Chapter 315: The Shocked Xiao Xuan

"The Ancestor once said that Third Brother is the person most likely to break through to the Dou Di realm and allow our Xiao Clan's bloodline to revive once more," Xiao Ding said as such.

"Hmm?" Xiao Xuan's brows were tightly locked, and Xun'er, standing to the side, covered her mouth in surprise. Even with Xun'er's confidence in Xiao Yan, she dared not hope that one day the latter could break through to the Dou Di realm, yet that mysterious Ancestor of the Xiao Clan actually dared to say so.

Was it based on something, or were they just words of comfort?

"Dou Di?" Xiao Xuan questioned, "Are you certain it is Dou Di?"

As one of the rare powerhouses on the continent who had once touched the Dou Di realm, Xiao Xuan considered himself quite qualified to speak on this. This was no longer a matter of talent and resources, but a true defect of heaven and earth, something not achievable by human effort.

Furthermore, Xiao Xuan did not believe Xiao Yan's talent could compare to his own. If even he could not achieve it, was it truly appropriate to let a junior of twenty-some years bear this burden?

Xiao Ding heard the doubt in Xiao Xuan's words, but there was no hint of defense, "The Ancestor said it personally; it will absolutely not be wrong!"

"You all seem to have great faith in that Ancestor?" Xiao Xuan discovered another problem. He felt somewhat strange inside; that kid named Xiao Han had quite high prestige!

Even in his own time, he had almost become a totem and symbol in the Xiao Clan, with numerous clansmen worshipping and revering him, believing in his talent and potential, even going so far as to drain the Dou Di bloodline of the clansmen to provide for his breakthrough to Dou Di.

But Xiao Xuan dared to assert that even with his reputation in the Xiao Clan a thousand years ago, it would have been impossible to casually point to a junior and claim he could break through to Dou Di, and have everyone believe it without suspicion.

Therefore, Xiao Xuan felt very curious: how did this junior manage to do this?

And Xiao Ding actually revealed a look of intense reverence, "The Ancestor is the one who brought our Xiao Clan the prosperous scene of today!"

"It can be said that without the Ancestor's existence, our Xiao Clan would not have today."

"Back then..."

Subsequently, Xiao Xuan and Xun'er listened, dumbfounded, as Xiao Ding spoke with fervor and passion about the changes Xiao Han had brought to the Xiao Clan.

Finally...

Xiao Xuan shook his head and sighed, "The younger generation is to be feared!"

According to what Xiao Ding said, the original Xiao Clan, or rather the Xiao family, was indeed developing according to the worst-case scenario he had envisioned.

The clansmen left the Central Plains, scattered and fled, and eventually one branch settled in the Northwest Continent, declining generation after generation, falling into an ordinary family in a small empire.

The reason the Xiao Clan could have the foundation of these several Dou Sheng today was only because a peerless monster had emerged from the declining Xiao family. By his own strength, he had forcibly pulled the Xiao Clan's power up.

Although Xiao Ding intentionally spoke vaguely and altered the timeline in some places due to Xun'er's presence, it did not hinder Xiao Xuan from understanding the development of the Xiao Clan.

Xiao Xuan understood the origin of the Xiao Clan members' faith and even blind obedience toward Xiao Han.

Putting himself in their shoes, Xiao Xuan did not believe he could have achieved such accomplishments. As the person who pulled the Xiao family out of the abyss, the prestige of this Ancestor, Xiao Han, in the Xiao family could be said to be at its zenith, incomparable to anyone else.

Subsequently, Xiao Xuan also fell into deep thought, pondering a certain possibility. Judging from what Xiao Ding said just now, Xiao Han was not one to speak recklessly; in other words, there was indeed something special about Xiao Yan that could greatly increase the probability of him breaking through to Dou Di.

The first thing he ruled out was talent; there were countless people with brilliant talent, and Xiao Xuan did not believe Xiao Yan had the ability to break the limitations of heaven and earth based on talent alone.

Then...

Xiao Xuan's eyes lit up, "A Cultivation Method?"

The only thing about Xiao Yan that could be called rare in the world was that Cultivation Method capable of fusing Exotic Fire. The profoundness of this method was something even Xiao Xuan could not see through with his vision.

Originally, Xiao Xuan, like everyone else, thought that although this Cultivation Method was mysterious and unfathomable, it was just that, and he had not pondered it deeply.

However, combined with the evaluation made by his Nine-Star Dou Sheng junior, perhaps things were not that simple.

However, Xiao Xuan soon smiled and shook his head, muttering to himself, "I am but a remnant soul, why think so much."

He now knew the recent situation of the Xiao Clan and could be said to have no other requests. The thousands of years in the Heavenly Tomb had long since worn away the obsession with Dou Di in his heart; what he cared about was only the Xiao Clan he had implicated.

Regaining his senses, he saw Xiao Ding waiting on the spot and said gently, "I was lost in thought for a moment."

Xiao Ding did not mind this and immediately said, "There is one more thing I hope the Ancestor will grant this junior upon entering this time."

"Oh?" Xiao Xuan gave a light sound of surprise, "Speak!"

He had lingered on until now for the sake of leaving something for the Xiao Clan. Since the junior had a request that could help the current Xiao Clan, his years of sacrifice and waiting had not been in vain.

Xiao Ding flipped his hand and took out a jade box, held it up with both hands, and respectfully presented it before Xiao Xuan.

"This is..." Xiao Xuan looked at the jade box in confusion. Why would a junior be giving something to an old relic like himself?

However, since it was the junior's good intention, Xiao Xuan still opened it gently.

Yet, the moment Xiao Xuan lifted the lid of the jade box slightly, a rich medicinal fragrance surged from within, refreshing the heart and lungs!

Xiao Xuan's expression changed. He opened it completely, and a golden-yellow Medicinal Pill lay quietly inside the jade box.

Xiao Xuan was all too familiar with this kind of pill. He stared at Xiao Ding in astonishment and said in a deep voice:

"This is a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill?!"

Hearing this, Xun'er, who was beside them, looked in shock at the calm-faced Xiao Ding. As a standout of the younger generation of the Ancient Clan, with her father being the Clan Leader of the Ancient Clan, the vast majority of the continent's secrets were not kept from her.

Golden Pill Masters were now extinct, and the Profound Pill was the highest level. Alchemists of this rank did not exceed the number of fingers on one hand in the Dou Qi Continent, and for many years, there had never been news of a Profound Pill appearing in the world, so the Profound Pill was also regarded as a legend.

Yet, today, one had actually appeared right before his eyes?!

Xun'er raised her head and met Xiao Ding's calm eyes. The latter said, "Everything you see concerns the grand plan of my Xiao Clan, and I hope Cousin Xun'er will keep it a secret!"

Xun'er sorted through her thoughts and guessed that this was trust in her. Although as a member of the Ancient Clan, she should have reported these things to the Ancient Clan, her peripheral vision caught Xiao Yan, her eyes suddenly became firm, and she nodded, saying:

"Please rest assured, Brother Xiao Ding."

Xiao Ding did not speak, but looked at Xiao Xuan and said, "This pill is called the Yuanhun Pill, specially developed for powerhouses like the Ancestor who only have a remnant soul left. After taking it, it can replenish a missing soul."

Xiao Xuan's heart trembled violently, and he stared at Xiao Ding, "Replenish a remnant soul?"

His tone was filled with disbelief, and even more so with excitement. If he had a choice, how would he be willing to be trapped in such a godforsaken place.

"I hope the Ancestor will walk out of the Heavenly Tomb and contribute a portion of strength to the revival of my Xiao Clan!"

Xiao Xuan was already very tempted, and this additional sentence from Xiao Ding directly dispelled all his doubts, and he immediately said:

"Good!"

Xiao Xuan did not dawdle and accepted it directly. At this time, Xiao Ding asked again:

"Can the Ancestor summon other Xiao Clan predecessors in the Heavenly Tomb?"

"Hmm?" Xiao Xuan's fist clenched violently, and he looked straight at Xiao Ding, "You still have a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill?"

Xiao Xuan had already been numbed by the surprises given by his own junior. To think that such a rare thing as a Ninth-Grade Profound Pill still existed; the Xiao Clan of the past was not even this wealthy!

Xiao Ding shook his head, which made Xiao Xuan heave a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there were no more, but why did he feel a bit disappointed?

Xiao Ding continued, "The Ninth-Grade Profound Pill level Yuanhun Pill is for the ancestors with an Emperor Realm Soul."

"The other ancestors do not possess an Emperor Realm Soul, so taking a Precious Pill will suffice."

Xiao Ding said these words calmly, as if he had just bought a few Tier 1 Magic Crystals at a street stall.

"How many?" Xiao Xuan asked subconsciously.

"There are about ten or so Precious Pills, which should be enough for all the ancestors to take."

Xiao Xuan immediately said, "Wait! We shall discuss everything after I have recovered."

He was joking; he was, after all, a Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan. Even after entering the Heavenly Tomb, how could he not have any Fighting Saint lackeys following him? The current Xiao Xuan was only regretting in his heart why he hadn't sent a few more in back then.

However, Xiao Xuan did not call for anyone immediately; he needed to ensure that these Medicinal Pills were effective, otherwise, it would only bring greater despair to his clansmen.