bookbashuk Chapter 515 What's the rush? The throne will be yours sooner or later.
Chapter 515 What's the rush? The throne will be yours sooner or later.
Chapter 515 What's the rush? The throne will be yours sooner or later.
The space rippled slightly, and several figures appeared out of thin air beneath the Bodhi tree.
Leading the group was Xiao Bai, followed by Xun'er, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yun Yun.
Beside Xiao Bai, a gaunt figure slowly landed; it was Xiao Chen.
At this moment, the milky white light in Xiao Chen's eyes was rapidly fading, and his pupils were gradually returning to their clear state.
A thousand years of imprisonment almost completely eroded his consciousness.
If it weren't for Xiao Bai's purple lightning, he would probably still be under the control of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.
"here it is----"
Xiao Chen looked around blankly, and when he saw the figure in a blue robe standing with his hands at his sides and a smile on his face in front of the pavilion, he trembled violently.
"Brother Xuan!!"
His voice was filled with excitement and disbelief.
He took a step forward and instantly appeared in front of Xiao Xuan, his eyes instantly welling up with tears.
But when he saw Xiao Xuan's current state, his expression changed drastically.
"Brother Xuan, how could this be?!"
His voice trembled, filled with deep heartache and anger.
In his heart, Xiao Xuan was always that peerless and charismatic clan leader who looked down upon the world.
Now, however, his form is illusory, with only a wisp of his soul remaining.
Who on the entire continent could have brought him to such a state?!
Even Soul Emperor, the mortal enemy of his Xiao clan, couldn't do that!
unless----
Xiao Chen suddenly turned around, his gaze fixed on Gu Yuan, who had just stepped out of the void.
His eyes were bloodshot, filled with murderous intent.
"It's you?!"
"It was your ancient clan, in alliance with the Soul Clan, that caused Xuan Ge's demise?!"
His voice was hoarse, like that of a wounded wild animal.
Imprisoned for a thousand years, he had no idea what was happening outside.
But he couldn't think of any other possibility that could have led to Xiao Xuan's demise except for a joint effort by the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan.
Gu Yuan, who had just stepped out of the void, glanced at him indifferently, his face expressionless.
"A brute."
He uttered two words casually, his tone laced with disdain.
He had known Xiao Chen's personality for a long time.
The Xiao clan is known for its brutes; they only know how to talk with their axes when things get tough.
Xiao Xuan failed to break through to the Dou Di realm and was critically injured. He was eventually killed when Hun Tiandi led a group of people to launch a sneak attack.
What does it have to do with his ancient clan?
Too lazy to bother with this guy who only thinks with his muscles, Gu Yuan looked at Xiao Bai and slowly said, "The matter is settled. Now that the Soul Emperor's whereabouts are unknown, I need to return to the Ancient Clan to take charge."
After speaking, he glanced at Xun'er beside him, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
In the end, without saying a word, his figure slowly dissipated into the air.
Just as he disappeared, a faint voice transmission reached Xiao Bai's ears: "That girl Xiao Qing—not bad."
Xiao Bai was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
Then, as if he understood something, he turned to look at Xun'er beside him.
A faint blush rose on Xun'er's pretty face, like a newly blossoming peach blossom, delicate and beautiful.
Faced with Xiao Bai's gaze, her eyes darted left and right, not daring to meet his eyes.
Her ear tips were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.
Seeing Xun'er's appearance, Xiao Bai understood Gu Yuan's meaning perfectly.
This means she wants a grandson!
Xiao Bai's smile slowly spread across his face, a playful curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Just as he was about to tease the shy girl, Zhu Kun's voice rang out from the side.
"I also want to go back to Gulong Island for a visit."
Zhu Kun's gaze drifted into the distance, towards the endless void, a hint of nostalgia and complexity flashing in his eyes.
Ten thousand years have passed since then, and the world has changed beyond recognition.
I wonder how many of those little brats in the clan still recognize him as the Dragon Emperor?
"Xiao Bai, wait for me to come back!"
Zi Yan waved her little hand reluctantly, her voice tinged with a touch of coquettishness: "When I go back and abdicate, and let the old man succeed me, then I can stay in Zixiao Palace permanently!"
She blinked her big eyes, which were full of anticipation.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
His old face was as black as the bottom of a pot, his mouth twitched, and he turned his head to glare fiercely at Xiao Bai.
That look seemed to say: Kid, you just wait!
With a flick of his sleeve, he swept up Zi Yan beside him and vanished from the spot in a flash.
"Hey, hey, feed me—old man, what are you doing?! I haven't said goodbye to Sister Xun'er and the others yet—"
"Hmph! Is it wrong for me to rush back and 'assume the throne'?!"
"What's the rush?! I'll be staying in Zixiao Palace from now on, the throne will be yours sooner or later—"
In the void, the sounds of the father and daughter arguing drifted from afar, growing fainter and fainter until they finally disappeared.
Xiao Bai smiled and shook his head.
Zi Yan, that little girl, is really going against the grain.
Just as Xiao Bai shook his head and chuckled, he suddenly noticed several pairs of eyes on him from behind.
Looking back, he saw Xun'er, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, and Yun Yun looking at him with strange eyes.
In that gaze, there was scrutiny, amusement, and a hint of—an indescribable emotion.
Xiao Bai's heart skipped a beat, and a puzzled expression appeared on his face: "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Upon hearing this, the four women exchanged glances, a strange look flashing in their eyes.
With a radiant smile, Little Fairy Doctor stepped forward and approached Xiao Bai, so close that they could almost feel each other's breath.
"noob----"
Her voice was soft, with a hint of mischief: "Is Ziyan pretty now that she's grown up?"
Xiao Bai felt a chill run down his spine.
He immediately said seriously, "I have face blindness, I can't tell them apart very well."
He spoke with righteous indignation, his face clearly showing an expression that said, "I am a respectable person."
The four women were speechless upon hearing this.
Face blindness?
You're kidding me!
Xun'er smiled, took Xiao Bai's arm, and gently pressed her soft body against him.
Then, she gestured towards Cai Lin beside her and said softly with a smile, "Brother Xiao Bai, tell me, is Sister Cai Lin pretty?"
Xiao Bai felt the soft touch on his arm and subconsciously looked at Cai Lin.
At this moment, Cai Lin's long, narrow phoenix eyes were also fixed on him.
A playful smile appeared on her cold and beautiful face, her red lips slightly curved, as if she was waiting for Xiao Bai's answer.
Their eyes met, and Xiao Bai nodded without hesitation: "Beautiful!"
His voice was firm and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
"Pfft—"
Yun Yun covered her mouth and chuckled, a mischievous glint in her eyes: "Ah Niu, aren't you face-blind?"
Xiao Bai blinked, a look of sudden realization crossing his face. Overjoyed, he exclaimed, "Yun'er, I hadn't even noticed until you told me—"
"My face blindness seems to be cured!"
He looked "surprised," as if he had just recovered.
"Pfft—"
Little Fairy Doctor burst out laughing at Xiao Bai's clumsy acting.
The other three women also rolled their eyes at him.
That bastard—
They're really good at pretending to be confused!
Just as Xiao Bai was being "tortured" by the women, Xiao Chen, who had learned about the events that had happened to the Xiao clan over the past thousand years from Xiao Xuan and Xiao Yan, slowly walked over.
His gaze fell on Xiao Bai, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
He already knew everything from Xiao Xuan and Xiao Yan.
The Xiao family's resurgence was actually due to this orphan who was adopted by a member of the Xiao family!
What shocked him even more was—
Xiao Bai broke through to the Dou Zhe level at the age of fifteen, but now at the age of twenty-eight, he is already able to directly confront a nine-star Dou Sheng peak powerhouse like the Soul Emperor!
This talent surpasses even that of Xiao Xuan back then!
After all, although Xiao Xuan cultivated rapidly back then, he had the bloodline of a Dou Di and the resources of the entire Xiao clan to support him.
And what about Xiao Bai?
He rose to prominence from a small town in a remote corner of the continent, with the Xiao family offering him almost no assistance.
Yet, in just thirteen years, he rose from a mere fighter to a pinnacle figure across the entire continent!
What extraordinary talent!
How difficult must it have been to achieve this?!
"Xiao—Xiao Bai."
Xiao Chen spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse.
Looking at the incredibly young and powerful man before him, he ultimately chose to address him by his given name.
After all, from Xiao Yan's perspective, he and Xiao Bai are of the same generation.
Although Xiao Bai's strength far surpasses his, addressing him as "sir" would seem too formal.
Thank you!
Xiao Chen clasped his hands in a respectful bow.
This gift is very significant.
It was to express gratitude to Xiao Bai for saving his life.
It was to express gratitude for his help to the descendants of the Xiao family.
They were especially grateful to him for helping Xiao Xuan.
If it weren't for Xiao Bai, Xiao Xuan's remnant soul would probably have already dissipated.
If it weren't for Xiao Bai, it would be questionable whether the Xiao family would even exist today.
If it weren't for Xiao Bai, Xiao Chen would probably have been forever trapped under the control of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame.
"You're too kind, senior."
Xiao Bai waved his hand and said seriously, "You are also a senior of the Xiao clan, so it is only right that I save you."
These words were spoken very sincerely, without any affectation.
Upon hearing this, a hint of emotion flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes.
He quickly waved his hand: "No need to call me senior! If you don't mind, we can call each other brothers from now on!"
He spoke sincerely, and it was clear that he meant it.
Xiao Bai smiled noncommittally, but his gaze turned to Xiao Yan beside him.
She gave him a meaningful look.
Xiao Yan's face darkened, and he was speechless.
From Nalan Yanran's perspective, he was already a generation younger.
Now we have another ancestor, Xiao Chen—
The seniority is plummeting like an avalanche!
Brother Bai isn't Brother Bai anymore, he's become Old Ancestor Xiao Bai?!
"Do you want the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame?"
Xiao Bai suddenly spoke, his voice slightly raised.
He had noticed before that Xiao Yan's gaze would occasionally steal glances at the pink flame in his hand.
A hint of longing flickered in his eyes.
That is the natural desire of those who cultivate the Burning Technique for high-level exotic flames.
Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.
He nodded subconsciously, then quickly shook his head.
He looked at Xiao Bai speechlessly, inwardly roaring:
Brother Bai is so shameless!
For the sake of being called "Ancestor," she actually used a strange fire to tempt him!
Even if Xiao Yan's cultivation is slow, he will never succumb to this temptation!
no way----
Ok?
etc----
what is this?
Xiao Yan looked at the three fragments that Xiao Bai handed him and blinked in confusion.
He took it and examined it carefully for a while.
The fragment has a unique texture, with intricate patterns engraved on it, much like the flaming lotus in Brother Bai's hand.
Xiao Yan looked up and asked hesitantly, "This is... a map showing the location of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame?"
At the same time, he was curious.
Now that the Pure Lotus Demon Flame has been found, what use is this map?
"This is a contingency plan left behind by the Pure Lotus Demon Saint back then."
Seeing the curious looks on everyone's faces, Xiao Bai explained, "It will help you subdue the Pure Lotus Demon Flame."
"This map is extraordinary; it seems to contain a spiritual aura."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan carefully sensed it for a moment and added softly, "However, it seems to be somewhat incomplete."
After all, he was a soul at the Emperor Realm, and his perception of soul power was extremely keen.
"What a pity, we're still missing one piece."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan pieced together the three fragments and immediately felt somewhat dejected.
The three fragments can only piece together most of the map.
The most crucial part is missing.
"Want to know where the last piece is?"
Xiao Bai looked at the somewhat dejected Xiao Yan with a mocking expression.
"There's news?!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was overjoyed and hurriedly ran over.
He massaged Xiao Bai's shoulders and back, fawningly pleading, "Old—oops! Brother Bai! Tell me!"
Xiao Yan felt a little embarrassed.
That was close! We were just a hair's breadth away from being demoted in terms of seniority!
He knew that when Brother Bai took this out to him, it was clearly for him.
He kept this sentiment in his heart.
"Aren't you going to ask—"
Instead of immediately bringing up the map, Xiao Bai smiled and asked an unrelated question: "Why didn't I just bring the strange fire back to you before? Why go through all this trouble?"
Xiao Yan's eyes darted around, and an idea immediately formed in his mind.
He chuckled. "Brother Bai wants me to do it myself, right?"
Xiao Bai looked at Xiao Yan beside him with a strange gaze and nodded slightly: "Smart."
"With your current cultivation level of Nine Revolutions Dou Zun, even though the Pure Lotus Demon Flame has been weakened, it is still not something you can subdue in your current state."
"Perfect timing, there are still several years until the next time two moons coincide."
"You'd better use this time to raise your cultivation to the level of Dou Sheng."
"Otherwise, even if the Pure Lotus Demon Flame were placed in front of you, you would only be able to stare at it helplessly."
Xiao Bai paused, his gaze softening, patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, and said with a gentle smile, "Besides—"
"As a man, it's never a bad thing to experience more hardships."
These words were spoken with great earnestness.
Because of his influence, Xiao Yan experienced far fewer things in this space-time.
He knew Xiao Yan's potential and the heights he could reach in the future.
Therefore, he didn't want to ruin Xiao Yan's life.
Flowers in a greenhouse cannot withstand wind and rain.
True strength is forged in blood and fire.
Xiao Yan was taken aback.
Looking into Xiao Bai's gentle gaze, he felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
So that's how much Brother Bai had considered for him in the smallest details.
This brotherly care deeply moved him.
Even a biological brother—I doubt he could do that!
Xiao Xuan and Xiao Chen, who were standing to the side, nodded secretly.
It must be said that Xiao Bai possesses a captivating charm in terms of strength, character, and demeanor.
"Thank you, Brother Bai, Xiao Yan understands!"
Xiao Yan suppressed his playful expression, straightened his clothes, and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting.
"alright."
Xiao Bai waved to help him up, then flipped his hand, and a golden invitation appeared in his palm.
"You know about the Space Trading Fair, right?"
Xiao Yan nodded, his gaze falling on the gold-edged invitation: "I've heard my teacher mention it before."
"This trade fair is extremely mysterious; even ordinary Dou Zun are not qualified to participate."
The Space Trade Fair is one of the most prestigious auctions on the mainland.
Only those at the Dou Zun level or above are qualified to receive an invitation.
Moreover, one must possess sufficient status and strength.
"This was given to me by an old semi-saint who used to be behind them."
Xiao Bai handed the invitation to Xiao Yan: "The date on it is very recent."
"That last fragment of the map should appear at this space trade fair."
Xiao Yan took the invitation and glanced at the date on it.
Two months later————
A sense of urgency suddenly rose in his heart; he had a lot to prepare in two months.
"Brother Bai, I need to go back and prepare more pills."
He was determined to get the Demon Flame Remnant Map!
At this level of auction, gold coins are no longer of any use.
The most reliable currency is still the elixir.
Moreover—it's at least an eighth-grade elixir!
Xiao Bai waved his hand, indicating that he should do as he pleased.
Xiao Yan didn't mind, and turned to look at Xiao Xuan and Xiao Chen, and said with a smile, "Two patriarchs, let me take you to meet my father and the others."
"They are now—in this Zixiao Palace."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan and Xiao Chen exchanged a glance, then looked at the scene in the pavilion where only Xiao Bai and the four women behind him remained, and immediately understood.
They smiled and nodded, then followed Xiao Yan away.
"Finally, some peace and quiet —"
Xiao Bai stretched and slowly walked to the pavilion to sit down.
He looked at the four women beside him, pointed to the seats next to him, and said with a smile, "Sit down, let's have a chat as a family."
When the four women heard him say "family," they exchanged glances, each with a gentle smile on their face, and took their seats.
Sunlight filters through the branches and leaves of the ancient Bodhi tree, casting dappled shadows in the pavilion.
A gentle breeze carries a refreshing scent.
At this moment, time seemed to slow down.