"It has nothing to do with Xiao Yan. I have other matters to attend to in the Northwest Continent. I might be taking quite a lot of things this time, and I also have some requests to make of my father."
Gu Xun'er wasn't surprised that her father knew about Xiao Yan; it would be strange
if Gu Yuan didn't. Ling Ying's attempt to conceal Xiao Yan's affairs from Gu Yuan was utterly delusional.
Gu Yuan simply wanted to shield Xun'er from the clan's troubles at a young age, so he turned a blind eye to Gu Xun'er and Xiao Yan.
Gu Yuan frowned upon hearing Gu Xun'er's words
. "Judging from Ling Ying's previous reports, wasn't Xun'er quite concerned about Xiao Yan of the Xiao family? Every time she returned to the clan, she couldn't wait to go back to the Xiao family.
Why is it that now, when Xiao Yan is mentioned, Xun'er doesn't even show the slightest emotion? And this girl has never asked me for anything like this before.
What exactly has she been through during her time at the Xiao family? What is Ling Ying doing? How come he hasn't heard a thing?"
However, this wasn't Ling Ying's fault. Indeed, in his eyes, apart from occasionally going out shopping, Gu Xun'er stayed at home at the Xiao family every day and hadn't done anything wrong.
It could only be said that Hun Changqing's "Mirror Flower Water Moon" technique was flawless, leaving no flaws for Ling Ying to detect.
Gu Yuan took a deep breath and said,
"Xun'er, did something happen at the Xiao family?"
Gu Xun'er smiled and shook her head, saying,
"No, Xun'er just participated in a test. When I revealed my cultivation as a Great Dou Master, everyone who participated in the test was shocked. Father, am I very amazing?"
Gu Yuan nodded subconsciously. Although he felt a little strange, Great Dou Master... didn't seem to be associated with being amazing...
but since his precious daughter was showing off her achievements in front of him, as a father, he could only acknowledge her.
"Those people also think it's very impressive, but Xun'er, as a person of Emperor-grade bloodline, is already sixteen years old but only has the strength of a Great Dou Master."
"Thinking back, the Divine-grade bloodlines of various races were already Dou Huang or Dou Zong at Xun'er's age, while Xun'er is just playing house with those frogs in a well, making Xun'er feel ridiculous."
"Xun'er has seriously reflected on her behavior over the years and realized that it was indeed too childish and willful, so Xun'er has changed. Xun'er now wants to become stronger, very strong, and that is also the purpose of Xun'er's return this time."
Gu Xun'er's beautiful eyes curved like crescent moons as she smiled at Gu Yuan.
Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan could see that Gu Xun'er indeed had a very strong determination to become stronger.
"That's right. After all, as a descendant of the Ancient Clan's Emperor-grade bloodline, Xun'er has experienced the scenery of the high places on the Dou Qi Continent since childhood.
Now, she's gone to that small place without seriously cultivating, resulting in low cultivation strength. It's normal for her to feel ashamed because of the praise she receives despite her weak strength.
It's a good thing that Xun'er wants to cultivate properly and strive to become stronger. It seems that Xun'er has matured through this experience."
Gu Yuan understood the key point in Gu Xun'er's words and looked at her with some satisfaction. He nodded and said,
"It's a good thing that you can think this way, Xun'er. After all, you are the pride of our Ancient Clan. As the saying goes, dragons don't associate with snakes. The fact that you can see this point now proves that you have matured."
Gu Xun'er nodded noncommittally.
Gu Yuan said again, "But...you and that Xiao Yan?"
"Xiao Yan is just a childhood playmate in my heart. When I first arrived at Xiao's house, he came to my room secretly. I ordered Ling Ying to set up a magic array to see what Xiao Yan wanted to do when he came to my room."
"Who knew that Xiao Yan saw my body that was weak due to the sealing of the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame, and wanted to use his weak fighting spirit that he had just cultivated to recuperate my body."
"I think this person is interesting and has a good heart. I know him well, so I am naturally close to him on weekdays. I also helped him a lot when he turned into a waste."
"But now that he has recovered, I am no longer his nanny, doing everything for him. Now I only want to become stronger. If Xiao Yan gets in my way, don't blame me for disregarding the bond between childhood friends and killing him."
Gu Yuan nodded with a smile after hearing Gu Xun'er's words. Gu Yuan naturally disliked Xiao Yan,
but because Gu Xun'er valued him highly before, he turned a blind eye and did not stop him. At this moment, he was very satisfied with Gu Xun'er's current thoughts. At this moment, his precious daughter truly resembled the proud daughter of the ancient clan, not the naive and innocent girl who spent her days mingling with those peasants in the mud.
Gu Yuan was in a very good mood, his smile wide and uncontrollable.
"Xun'er, you've grown up,"
he said, but then, as if remembering something, he added,
"If you want to become stronger, why go back? Wouldn't it be better to stay in the clan?"
Gu Xun'er shook her head at Gu Yuan's words and said,
"Father, staying in the clan to cultivate will not make me a true strongman. Even if I become very powerful in the clan, I won't have the mindset to match my strength.
There is a chaotic place in the Northwest Continent called 'Black Corner Region,' teeming with evil, where every day it demonstrates the darkest and most terrifying aspects of humanity on the Dou Qi Continent ." The terrifying side.
Xun'er wanted to rise to power in the Black Corner Region on her own, to forge her own strong heart in that region! I believe that Father, your current strength and status are the result of fighting your way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
As a divine bloodline with even greater talent than Father, I naturally cannot hide at home and be a caged bird!
Actually, there was another reason. Gu Xun'er wanted to see what Hun Changqing was going to do in the Black Corner Region. If it was because of a woman...
Thinking of this, a ruthless glint flashed in Gu Xun'er's eyes.
Hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Gu Yuan was greatly shocked. He did not expect his daughter to have such awareness, and he couldn't help but laugh loudly,
"Hahaha, good! Xun'er, you are very good! Hahaha!"
However, Gu Yuan's joy did not last long.
"I've destroyed the *Xuan Yuan Ancient Emperor Technique*."
"What!"
Gu Xun'er's words struck Gu Yuan like a bolt from the blue.
A terrifying aura erupted from Gu Yuan, reflecting his turbulent emotions. For the first time, he spoke to Gu Xun'er with a serious expression.
"Xun'er, are you telling the truth? Do you know what you're doing?"
Gu Xun'er ignored Gu Yuan's question and took out a jade slip from her storage ring, handing it to him.
The jade slip contained the *Burning Technique*!
Gu Yuan's terrifying aura instantly froze as he looked at the jade slip Gu Xun'er handed him.
He looked at Gu Xun'er, wanting an explanation.
Gu Xun'er smiled slightly and said, "Father, just open the jade slip and take a look."
Gu Yuan took the jade slip somewhat blankly, not knowing what trick his daughter was playing.
After opening the jade slip and receiving the information inside, Gu Yuan's eyes were filled with shock. He turned his head sharply to look at Gu Xun'er and said,
"This...this is..."