Ancient martial arts are reviving, and powerful cultivators are emerging into the world. This was the conclusion Xiao Yufan drew from his grandfather’s words…
The resurgence of ancient martial arts and the emergence of powerful figures were conclusions Xiao Yufan drew from his grandfather’s words…
The realm of Qi Condensation, though several times stronger than an ordinary person, was considered the lowest tier among martial artists. This realization fueled Xiao Yufan’s competitive spirit.
“How many hidden families are there in all of China? If Qi Condensation practitioners were crawling everywhere, that would be truly terrifying!”
Just at Tsinghua University alone, Xiao Yufan had encountered three people from hidden families. The frequency seemed alarmingly high. If this were the case, wouldn’t the number of hidden families across China be vast?
“Do you really think anyone can step into the realm of Qi Condensation? The ratio of martial artists to ordinary people is even one to tens of thousands. Even among hidden families, not many can enter the realm of Body Refinement!”
Grandpa Situ couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Xiao Yufan. The boy’s imagination was running wild. If Body Refinement experts were everywhere, wouldn’t the entire country be in chaos?
Xiao Yufan was somewhat satisfied with this answer. If things were as he had imagined, his grandfather wouldn’t have been so surprised when he stepped into the realm of Body Refinement. Clearly, not everyone possessed such strength.
“Then, I must be quite lucky…”
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan smiled. Through a twist of fate, he believed this was his stroke of luck, and he felt he should thank his woman.
“If it weren’t for your extreme Yin birth date and constitution, you might have stepped into the realm of Body Refinement even earlier. How could the Situ family produce mediocrity?”
Grandpa Situ didn’t hold back his praise. He understood better than anyone that Xiao Yufan’s talent was formidable. It was just that he had no foundation initially. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be merely at the Qi Condensation stage now.
Xiao Yufan nodded. Indeed, how could the Situ family produce mediocrity? At this moment, a surge of ambition welled up within him. What did hidden families matter? One day, he would stand at the pinnacle!
“Do you remember that jade pendant…”
As if suddenly remembering something, Grandpa Situ asked. He had entrusted the pendant to Xiao Yufan’s grandfather for safekeeping, and it should have been passed on to Xiao Yufan.
“The jade pendant?” Xiao Yufan was startled, then recalled the package his grandfather had left him. Could there be something special about that pendant? He had worn it before, but now it was tucked away.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had thought the pendant was a means for his parents to find him, but now it seemed unnecessary…
“When you were born, someone gave you that pendant, saying you were a destined person. Over twenty years have passed since then. I don’t know if that person is still around, but one thing is certain—that pendant is no ordinary object. The person who gave it to you had reached a terrifying level of strength!”
“I’ve put the pendant away. I’ll take it out and examine it later.”
Anyone praised by his grandfather was undoubtedly a formidable figure. Xiao Yufan didn’t know his grandfather’s exact strength, but stepping into the realm of Qi Condensation made him feel the weight of that power.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan could see the glimmer in his grandfather’s eyes. It seemed the pendant held some secret, one even his grandfather might not fully understand.
“By the way, Grandpa, do you know about the Huangpu family…”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. He had a constant feeling of being watched, perhaps because of her. Moreover, he realized that woman seemed to have latched onto him.
“Don’t tell me you’ve also crossed paths with the Huangpu family!”
Grandpa Situ was initially surprised, then a playful smile crept onto his lips. This grandson of his was truly unique—not only had he tangled with Situ Xuan, but it seemed he had also gotten involved with the Huangpu family.
“It’s not that I crossed paths with the Huangpu family, but rather, a woman from the Huangpu family sought me out…”
Xiao Yufan felt like crying. Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s affectionate demeanor, he had a bad premonition. Though she was beautiful, she was also very dangerous. He’d rather keep his distance.
He recounted everything that had happened, though he omitted the more intimate details. Even now, the memory of her body pressed against his stirred a faint impulse within him.
A woman so ethereal naturally exuded a fatal allure, and Xiao Yufan had no immunity to such temptation.
“If I’m not mistaken, this Huangpu Xian’er must be the little princess of the Huangpu family. I never expected you to have a connection with her!”
Grandpa Situ’s restrained laughter finally broke through. This grandson of his was truly exceptional. Even the little princess of the Huangpu family was throwing herself at him. He hadn’t realized Xiao Yufan possessed such charm.
“What do you mean by ‘a connection’?”
Xiao Yufan broke into a cold sweat, a few black lines appearing on his forehead. His grandfather’s words were… sharp!
“Honestly, do you have feelings for the little princess of the Huangpu family? From what you’ve said, it seems she’s quite taken with you. Don’t let her down. It’s said that the Huangpu family members are all quite proud!”
Xiao Yufan’s face darkened again. He had hoped his grandfather would offer some advice, but instead, the old man was mocking him. He felt utterly helpless.
“That’s not the case. I’m just curious why this woman is so interested in me. I’m not so arrogant as to think a woman that beautiful would fall for me at first sight!”
Xiao Yufan trusted his instincts. He felt he was being targeted. He had noticed it back at Yulan Pavilion, but the situation had been urgent. If he hadn’t helped her, perhaps none of this would have happened.
“In such matters, it’s best to wait and see. If this leads to any conflict with the Huangpu family, they likely won’t harm you. But if they dare to touch my grandson, Situ Lingyu, I will make them pay!”
In the end, Grandpa Situ didn’t offer a clear solution, but the sharp glint in his eyes didn’t escape Xiao Yufan. He suddenly realized he might have underestimated his grandfather’s strength…
“I hope nothing happens. For now, I’d rather not get involved with that woman.”
Xiao Yufan could only shake his head. At this point, there was little he could do but take things one step at a time. He hoped his instincts were wrong…
The resurgence of ancient martial arts and the emergence of powerful figures were the conclusions Xiao Yufan drew from his grandfather’s words…
The realm of Qi Condensation, though several times stronger than that of an ordinary person, was considered the lowest tier among martial artists. This realization ignited Xiao Yufan’s competitive spirit.
“How many hidden aristocratic families are there in all of China? If the realm of Qi Condensation were as common as crawling ants, that would be truly terrifying!”
Just at Tsinghua University alone, Xiao Yufan had encountered three individuals from hidden aristocratic families. The frequency seemed alarmingly high. If this were the case, wouldn’t the number of hidden aristocratic families across China be vast?
“Do you really think anyone can step into the realm of Qi Condensation? The ratio of martial artists to ordinary people is perhaps one in tens of thousands. Even among hidden aristocratic families, not many can enter the realm of Body Refinement!”
Grandpa Situ couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Xiao Yufan. If masters of Body Refinement were as common as street vendors, wouldn’t all of China be in chaos?
Xiao Yufan was somewhat satisfied with this answer. If it were as he had imagined, his grandfather wouldn’t have been so astonished when he stepped into the realm of Body Refinement. Clearly, not everyone possessed such strength.
“Then, I must be quite fortunate…”
Touching the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan smiled. Through a stroke of luck, he had broken through and risen from the ashes. He believed this was his fortune, and he felt he should thank his woman.
“If it weren’t for your extreme Yin birth date and constitution, you might have stepped into the realm of Body Refinement even earlier. How could the Situ family produce mediocrity?”
Grandpa Situ didn’t hold back his praise. He understood better than anyone that Xiao Yufan’s talent was formidable. It was only because he had no foundation at the start that he wasn’t more advanced than just the realm of Qi Condensation.
Xiao Yufan simply nodded. Indeed, how could the Situ family produce mediocrity? At this moment, a surge of ambition welled up within him. What did hidden aristocratic families matter? One day, he would stand at the pinnacle!
“Do you remember that jade pendant…”
As if suddenly recalling something, Grandpa Situ asked. He had previously entrusted the jade pendant to Xiao Yufan’s grandfather for safekeeping, and it was likely now in Xiao Yufan’s possession.
“The jade pendant?” Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned, then remembered the package his grandfather had left him. Could there be something special about that jade pendant? He had worn it before but had since stored it away.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had thought the jade pendant was a means for his parents to find him, but now it seemed unnecessary…
“When you were born, someone gave you that jade pendant, saying you were a destined person. Over twenty years have passed, and I don’t know if that person is still around. But one thing is certain: that jade pendant is no ordinary object, as the person’s strength back then was terrifyingly formidable!”
“I’ve stored the jade pendant away. I’ll take it out and examine it later.”
Anyone praised by his grandfather was undoubtedly a powerful figure. Xiao Yufan wasn’t sure of his grandfather’s exact strength, but having stepped into the realm of Qi Condensation, he could feel the oppressive weight of such power.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan noticed the glint in his grandfather’s eyes. It seemed the jade pendant held some secrets, ones even his grandfather might not fully understand.
“By the way, does Grandpa know about the Huangpu family…”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. He had a persistent feeling of being watched, unsure if it was due to Huangpu Xian’er. Moreover, he realized that woman seemed to have latched onto him.
“Don’t tell me you’ve also crossed paths with the Huangpu family!”
Grandpa Situ was initially surprised, then a playful smile crept onto his lips. This grandson of his was truly unique, not only having tangled with Situ Xuan but also with someone from the Huangpu family.
“It’s not that I crossed paths with the Huangpu family, but that a woman from the Huangpu family sought me out…”
Xiao Yufan felt like crying but had no tears. Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s affectionate demeanor, he had a bad premonition. Though beautiful, that woman was dangerous, and he preferred to keep his distance.
Xiao Yufan recounted everything, omitting the more intimate details. Even now, the memory of her delicate body pressed against his stirred a faint impulse within him.
Such an ethereal woman naturally exuded a fatal allure, and Xiao Yufan had no immunity to such temptation.
“If I’m not mistaken, this woman named Huangpu Xian’er must be the little princess of the Huangpu family. I never expected you to have a connection with her!”
Grandpa Situ’s restrained laughter finally burst forth. This grandson of his was indeed a dragon among men. Even the little princess of the Huangpu family was throwing herself at him. He hadn’t realized Xiao Yufan possessed such charm.
“What do you mean by ‘a connection’!”
Xiao Yufan broke into a cold sweat, black lines forming on his forehead. His grandfather’s words were… sharp!
“Honestly, do you have feelings for the little princess of the Huangpu family? From what you’ve said, it seems she might have some interest in you. Don’t let her down. Rumor has it that the Huangpu family is quite arrogant!”
Xiao Yufan’s face darkened again. He had hoped his grandfather would offer some advice, but instead, the old man was mocking him. He felt utterly helpless.
“Nothing like that. I’m just curious why this woman is so interested in me. I’m not so arrogant as to think such a beautiful woman would fall for me at first sight!”
Xiao Yufan trusted his instincts. He must have been targeted. He had noticed it at Yulan Pavilion, but the situation had been urgent. If he hadn’t helped that woman, perhaps none of this would have happened.
“In such matters, it’s best to wait and see. If this leads to conflict with the Huangpu family, they likely won’t harm you. If they dare to touch my grandson, Situ Lingyu, I will make them pay!”
In the end, Grandpa Situ didn’t offer a clear solution, but the sharp glint in his eyes didn’t escape Xiao Yufan. He suddenly realized he might have underestimated his grandfather’s strength…
“Let’s hope nothing happens. For now, I don’t want to get involved with that woman.”
Xiao Yufan could only shake his head. At this point, there was little he could do but take things one step at a time. He hoped his intuition was wrong…
At Huqing University alone, Xiao Yufan had encountered three people from hidden aristocratic families. Such a high frequency seemed unreasonable. If that were the case, the number of hidden families across the entire nation would be unimaginable.
The resurgence of ancient martial arts and the emergence of powerful figures were conclusions Xiao Yufan drew from his grandfather’s words…
The realm of Qi Condensation, though several times stronger than an ordinary person, was considered the lowest tier among martial artists, which fueled Xiao Yufan’s competitive spirit.
“How many hidden aristocratic families are there in China? If Qi Condensation practitioners were everywhere, that would be truly terrifying!”
Just at Tsinghua University alone, Xiao Yufan encountered three individuals from hidden aristocratic families. The frequency seemed alarmingly high. If this were the case, wouldn’t there be a vast number of hidden aristocratic families across China?
“Do you really think anyone can step into the realm of Qi Condensation? The ratio of martial artists to ordinary people is perhaps one in tens of thousands. Even among hidden aristocratic families, not many can reach the realm of Body Refinement!”
Grandpa Situ couldn’t help but give Xiao Yufan a sidelong glance. He really had quite the imagination. If Body Refinement experts were everywhere, wouldn’t the entire China be in chaos?
Xiao Yufan was somewhat satisfied with this answer. If it were as he had imagined, his grandfather wouldn’t have been so surprised when he stepped into the realm of Body Refinement. Clearly, not everyone possessed such strength.
“Then, I must be quite fortunate…”
Touching the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan smiled. Through a stroke of fate, he believed this could be considered his luck, and he felt he should thank his woman.
“If it weren’t for your extreme yin birth date and constitution, you might have stepped into the realm of Body Refinement even earlier. How could the Situ family produce mediocrity?”
Grandpa Situ didn’t hold back his praise. He understood better than anyone that Xiao Yufan’s talent was formidable. It was just that he lacked a foundation initially. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be merely at the Qi Condensation level now.
Xiao Yufan nodded. Indeed, how could the Situ family produce mediocrity? At this moment, a surge of ambition welled up within him. What did hidden aristocratic families matter? One day, he would stand at the pinnacle!
“Do you remember that jade pendant…”
As if suddenly recalling something, Grandpa Situ asked. He had previously entrusted the jade pendant to Xiao Yufan’s grandfather for safekeeping, and it was likely now in Xiao Yufan’s possession.
“The jade pendant?” Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned, then remembered the package his grandfather had left him. Could there be something special about that jade pendant? He had worn it before but had since put it away.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had thought the jade pendant was a means for his parents to find him, but now, it seemed unnecessary…
“At the time of your birth, someone gave you that jade pendant, saying you were a destined person. Over twenty years have passed since then, and I don’t know if that person is still around. But one thing is certain: that jade pendant is no ordinary object, because the person’s strength was terrifyingly formidable back then!”
“I’ve put the jade pendant away. I’ll take it out and examine it later.”
Anyone praised by his grandfather was undoubtedly a formidable figure. Xiao Yufan wasn’t sure of his grandfather’s exact strength, but stepping into the realm of Qi Condensation, he could feel the oppressive weight of that power.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan noticed a glimmer in his grandfather’s eyes. It seemed the jade pendant held some secrets, though even his grandfather might not know them.
“By the way, does Grandpa know about the Huangpu family…”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. He had a constant feeling of being watched, unsure if it was because of Huangpu Xian’er. Moreover, he realized that woman seemed to have latched onto him.
“You’re not telling me you’ve also crossed paths with the Huangpu family, are you?”
Grandpa Situ was initially surprised, then a playful smile appeared on his lips. This grandson of his was truly unique, not only having tangled with Situ Xuan but also with someone from the Huangpu family.
“It’s not that I crossed paths with the Huangpu family, but rather a woman from the Huangpu family sought me out…”
Xiao Yufan felt like crying but had no tears. Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s affectionate demeanor, he had a bad premonition. Though she was beautiful, she was also very dangerous. He’d rather keep his distance.
Xiao Yufan recounted everything, though he omitted the intimate encounter. Even now, the memory of her body pressed against his stirred a faint impulse within him.
A woman so ethereal naturally exuded a fatal allure, and Xiao Yufan had no immunity to such temptation.
“If I’m not mistaken, this woman named Huangpu Xian’er must be the little princess of the Huangpu family. I never expected you to have a connection with her!”
Grandpa Situ’s restrained laughter finally broke through. This grandson of his was truly exceptional. The little princess of the Huangpu family was throwing herself at him. How had he not noticed Xiao Yufan’s charm before?
“What do you mean by ‘a connection’?”
Xiao Yufan broke into a cold sweat, a few black lines appearing on his forehead. His grandfather’s words were… sharp!
“Honestly, do you have feelings for the little princess of the Huangpu family? From what you’ve said, it seems she has some interest in you. Don’t let her down. It’s said the Huangpu family members are quite haughty!”
Xiao Yufan’s face darkened again. He had hoped his grandfather would offer some advice, but instead, the old man was mocking him. He felt utterly helpless.
“Nothing like that. I’m just curious why this woman is so interested in me. I’m not so arrogant as to think such a beautiful woman would fall for me at first sight!”
Xiao Yufan trusted his intuition. He must have been targeted. He had noticed it at Yulan Pavilion, but at the time, the situation was urgent. If he hadn’t helped that woman, perhaps none of this would have happened.
“In such matters, it’s best to wait and see. If this leads to a conflict with the Huangpu family, they likely won’t harm you. If they dare to touch my grandson, Situ Lingyu, I will make them pay!”
In the end, Grandpa Situ didn’t offer a clear solution, but the sharp glint in his eyes didn’t escape Xiao Yufan. He suddenly realized he might have underestimated his grandfather’s strength…
“I hope nothing happens. For now, I don’t want to get involved with that woman.”
Xiao Yufan could only shake his head. At this point, there was nothing he could do but take things one step at a time. He hoped his intuition was wrong…
Old Master Situ couldn’t help but glare at Xiao Yufan. He really had quite the imagination. If experts of the Body Cultivation realm were everywhere, wouldn’t the entire nation fall into chaos?
Xiao Yufan found this answer somewhat satisfying. If things were as he thought, wouldn’t his grandfather have been less surprised when he reached the Body Cultivation realm? Clearly, not everyone possessed such strength.
“So then, am I really lucky…”
Rubbing his nose bridge, Xiao Yufan smiled as he spoke. Somehow, after experiencing rebirth through destruction, he considered this his fortune. Perhaps he should thank his woman.
“If it weren’t for your extremely Yin birth date and constitution, you might have entered the Body Cultivation realm even earlier. How could the Situ family possibly have any mediocrity in it!”
The resurgence of ancient martial arts and the emergence of powerful figures were the conclusions Xiao Yufan drew from his grandfather’s words…
The realm of Qi Condensation, though several times stronger than an ordinary person, was considered the lowest tier among martial artists, which fueled Xiao Yufan’s competitive spirit.
“How many hidden aristocratic families are there in all of China? If the realm of Qi Condensation were as common as crawling ants, it would be truly terrifying!”
Just at Tsinghua University alone, Xiao Yufan encountered three individuals from hidden aristocratic families. The frequency was alarmingly high. If this were the case, wouldn’t the number of hidden aristocratic families across China be vast?
“Do you really think anyone can step into the realm of Qi Condensation? The ratio of martial artists to ordinary people is even one to tens of thousands. Even among hidden aristocratic families, not many can enter the realm of Body Refinement!”
Grandpa Situ couldn’t help but give Xiao Yufan a look of disbelief. If masters of Body Refinement were as common as dirt, wouldn’t all of China be in chaos?
Xiao Yufan was somewhat satisfied with this answer. If it were as he had imagined, his grandfather wouldn’t have been so surprised when he stepped into the realm of Body Refinement. Clearly, not everyone possessed such strength.
“Then, am I not very fortunate…”
Touching the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan smiled. By a stroke of luck, he had broken through and rebuilt himself. He considered this his fortune and felt he should thank his woman.
“If it weren’t for your extreme Yin birth date and constitution, you might have stepped into the realm of Body Refinement even earlier. How could there be mediocrity in the Situ family!”
Grandpa Situ didn’t hold back his praise. He understood better than anyone that Xiao Yufan’s talent was formidable. It was just that he had no foundation initially. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be merely at the realm of Qi Condensation now.
Xiao Yufan simply nodded. Indeed, how could the Situ family produce mediocrity? At this moment, a surge of ambition welled up in his heart. What did hidden aristocratic families matter? One day, he would stand at the pinnacle!
“Do you remember that jade pendant…”
As if suddenly remembering something, Grandpa Situ asked. He had previously entrusted the jade pendant to Xiao Yufan’s grandfather for safekeeping, and it should have been passed on to Xiao Yufan.
“The jade pendant?” Xiao Yufan was startled, then recalled the package his grandfather had left him. Could there be something special about that jade pendant? He had worn it before but had since put it away.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had thought the jade pendant was a means for his parents to find him, but now, it seemed unnecessary…
“When you were born, someone gave you that jade pendant, saying you were a destined person. Over twenty years have passed, and I don’t know if that person is still around, but one thing is certain: that jade pendant is no ordinary object, as the person’s strength was terrifyingly formidable back then!”
“I’ve put the jade pendant away. I’ll take it out and examine it later!”
Even Grandpa could praise that person, so there was no doubt he was a formidable figure. Xiao Yufan didn’t know his grandfather’s exact strength, but stepping into the realm of Qi Condensation, he could feel the oppressive weight of that power.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan could see the glint in his grandfather’s eyes. It seemed the jade pendant held some secret, but even Grandpa didn’t know what it was.
“By the way, Grandpa, do you know about the Huangpu family…”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. He had a constant feeling of being watched, and he wasn’t sure if it was because of Huangpu Xian’er. Moreover, he realized that woman seemed to have latched onto him.
“You’re not telling me you’ve crossed paths with the Huangpu family, are you?”
Grandpa Situ was initially surprised, then a playful smile appeared on his lips. This grandson of his was truly unique, not only having crossed paths with Situ Xuan but also with someone from the Huangpu family.
“It’s not that I crossed paths with the Huangpu family, but that a woman from the Huangpu family sought me out…”
Xiao Yufan felt like crying but had no tears. Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s affectionate demeanor, he had a bad premonition. Though she was beautiful, she was also very dangerous. He’d rather keep his distance.
Xiao Yufan recounted everything, though he omitted the intimate details. Even now, the memory of her body pressed against his stirred a faint impulse within him.
Such an ethereal woman naturally exuded a fatal allure, and Xiao Yufan had no immunity to such temptation.
“If I’m not mistaken, this woman named Huangpu Xian’er must be the little princess of the Huangpu family. I never expected you to have a connection with her!”
Grandpa Situ’s restrained laughter finally broke through. This grandson of his was indeed a dragon among men. Even the little princess of the Huangpu family was throwing herself at him. How had he never noticed Xiao Yufan’s charm before?
“What do you mean by ‘a connection’!”
Xiao Yufan broke into a cold sweat, black lines forming on his forehead. Grandpa’s words were truly… sharp!
“Honestly, do you have feelings for the little princess of the Huangpu family? From what you’ve said, it seems she has some interest in you. Don’t let her down. Rumor has it that the Huangpu family is quite arrogant!”
Xiao Yufan’s face darkened again. He had hoped Grandpa would offer some advice, but instead, the old man was mocking him. He felt utterly helpless.
“That’s not the case. I’m just curious why this woman is so interested in me. I’m not so arrogant as to think such a beautiful woman would fall for me at first sight!”
Xiao Yufan trusted his instincts. He must have been targeted. He had noticed it at Yulan Pavilion, but the situation had been urgent. If he hadn’t helped that woman, perhaps none of this would have happened.
“In such matters, it’s best to wait and see. If this leads to conflict with the Huangpu family, they likely won’t move against you. If they dare to touch my grandson, Situ Lingyu, I will make them pay!”
In the end, Grandpa didn’t provide a clear answer, but the sharp glint in his eyes didn’t escape Xiao Yufan. He suddenly realized he might have underestimated his grandfather’s strength…
“I hope nothing happens. For now, I don’t want to get involved with that woman.”
Xiao Yufan could only shake his head. At this point, there was little he could do but take things one step at a time. He hoped his instincts were wrong…
Xiao Yufan simply nodded. Indeed, how could the Situ family produce anything but excellence? At that moment, a surge of ambition welled up inside him. What were these hidden aristocratic families anyway? One day, he would stand at the peak!
“Do you still remember that jade pendant…”
As if suddenly recalling something, Old Master Situ asked. Previously, he had asked Yufan’s grandfather to keep the pendant safe, and he assumed it had now been passed on to Xiao Yufan.
“A jade pendant?” Xiao Yufan was momentarily taken aback, then remembered the package left to him by his grandfather. Could there be something unusual about that pendant? He had worn it before, but now he had stored it away.
Initially, Xiao Yufan had thought the pendant was simply a token to help his parents find him. But now, it seemed unnecessary…
“When you were born, someone gave you that jade pendant, calling you a person of destiny. Twenty years have passed since then. Whether that person is still alive or not, I don’t know. But one thing is certain—that jade pendant is no ordinary object. The person who gave it to you back then had reached an incredibly terrifying level of power!”
“I’ve stored the pendant away. I’ll retrieve it later and examine it more closely.”
The resurgence of ancient martial arts and the emergence of powerful figures were conclusions Xiao Yufan drew from his grandfather’s words…
The realm of Qi Condensation, though several times stronger than an ordinary person, was considered the lowest tier among martial artists, which only fueled Xiao Yufan’s competitive spirit.
“How many hidden families are there in all of China? If Qi Condensation practitioners were crawling everywhere, that would be terrifying!”
Just at Tsinghua University alone, Xiao Yufan had encountered three people from hidden families. If this frequency held, wouldn’t the number of hidden families across China be staggering?
“Do you really think anyone can step into the realm of Qi Condensation? The ratio of martial artists to ordinary people is even one to tens of thousands. Even among hidden families, not many can enter the realm of Body Refinement!”
Grandpa Situ couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Xiao Yufan. If Body Refinement experts were everywhere, wouldn’t all of China be in chaos?
Xiao Yufan was somewhat satisfied with this answer. If it were as he had imagined, his grandfather wouldn’t have been so surprised when he stepped into the realm of Body Refinement. Clearly, not everyone possessed such strength.
“Then, I must be quite lucky…”
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan smiled. Through a twist of fate, he believed this could be considered his luck, and he felt he should thank his woman.
“If it weren’t for your extreme Yin birth date and constitution, perhaps you would have stepped into the realm of Body Refinement earlier. How could the Situ family have any mediocrity?”
Grandpa Situ didn’t hold back his praise. He understood better than anyone that Xiao Yufan’s talent was strong, but he lacked a foundation initially. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be just at the realm of Qi Condensation now.
Xiao Yufan nodded. Indeed, how could the Situ family have any mediocrity? At this moment, a surge of ambition welled up in his heart. What did hidden families matter? One day, he would stand at the pinnacle!
“Do you remember that jade pendant…”
As if suddenly remembering something, Grandpa Situ asked. He had previously entrusted the pendant to Xiao Yufan’s grandfather for safekeeping, and it should have been passed on to Xiao Yufan.
“The jade pendant?” Xiao Yufan was startled, then recalled the package his grandfather had left him. Could there be something special about that pendant? He had worn it before but had since put it away.
Previously, Xiao Yufan had thought the pendant was a way for his parents to find him, but now, it seemed unnecessary…
“When you were born, someone gave you that pendant, saying you were destined. Over twenty years have passed, and I don’t know if that person is still around, but one thing is certain—that pendant is no ordinary object, because that person’s strength was terrifyingly formidable at the time!”
“I’ve put the pendant away. I’ll take it out and examine it later!”
Even Grandpa praised that person, so there was no doubt they were a formidable figure. Xiao Yufan didn’t know his grandfather’s exact strength, but stepping into the realm of Qi Condensation made him feel the weight of that power.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan could see the glint in his grandfather’s eyes. It seemed the pendant held some secrets, but even Grandpa didn’t know them.
“By the way, Grandpa, do you know about the Huangpu family…”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. He had always felt like he was being watched, and he wondered if it was because of Huangpu Xian’er. Moreover, he realized that woman seemed to have latched onto him.
“You’re not telling me you’ve also crossed paths with the Huangpu family, are you?”
Grandpa Situ was initially surprised, then a playful smile appeared on his lips. This grandson of his was truly unique—not only had he tangled with Situ Xuan, but it seemed he had also gotten involved with the Huangpu family.
“It’s not that I crossed paths with the Huangpu family, but that a woman from the Huangpu family sought me out…”
Xiao Yufan felt like crying. Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s affectionate demeanor, he had a bad premonition. Though she was beautiful, she was also very dangerous. He’d rather keep his distance.
Xiao Yufan recounted everything, though he omitted the more intimate details. Even now, the memory of her body pressed against his stirred a faint impulse.
A woman so ethereal naturally exuded a fatal allure, and Xiao Yufan had no immunity to such temptation.
“If I’m not mistaken, this Huangpu Xian’er must be the princess of the Huangpu family. I never expected you to have a connection with her!”
Grandpa Situ’s restrained laughter finally broke through. This grandson of his was indeed extraordinary—even the princess of the Huangpu family was throwing herself at him. How had he never noticed Xiao Yufan’s charm before?
“What do you mean by ‘a connection’?”
Xiao Yufan broke into a cold sweat, a few black lines appearing on his forehead. Grandpa’s words were… sharp!
“Honestly, do you have feelings for the Huangpu family’s princess? From what you’ve said, it seems she has some interest in you. Don’t let her down. It’s said that the Huangpu family members are all quite arrogant!”
Xiao Yufan’s face darkened again. He had hoped Grandpa would offer some advice, but instead, he was being teased. He felt utterly helpless.
“Nothing like that. I’m just curious why this woman is so interested in me. I’m not so arrogant as to think such a beautiful woman would fall for me at first sight!”
Xiao Yufan trusted his instincts. He must have been targeted. He had noticed it at Yulan Pavilion, but at the time, he had no choice but to act. If he hadn’t helped that woman, perhaps none of this would have happened.
“In such matters, it’s best to wait and see. If this leads to conflict with the Huangpu family, they shouldn’t dare to harm you. If they dare to touch my grandson, Situ Lingyu, I will make them pay!”
In the end, Grandpa didn’t offer a clear solution, but the sharp glint in his eyes didn’t escape Xiao Yufan. He suddenly realized he might have underestimated his grandfather’s strength…
“I hope nothing happens. For now, I don’t want to get involved with that woman.”
Xiao Yufan could only shake his head. At this point, there was nothing he could do but take things one step at a time. He hoped his instincts were wrong…
Old Master Situ said nothing else, but Xiao Yufan could see the glimmer in his grandfather’s eyes. It seemed that the jade pendant indeed held some secret, though even his grandfather was unaware of it.
“Oh, by the way, does Grandpa know about the Huangpu family…”
Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. He had always had the feeling of being watched—was it because of Huangpu Xian’er? Moreover, he noticed that woman seemed to have taken a liking to him.
“You’re not telling me you’ve gotten involved with the Huangpu family too!”
Old Master Situ was first surprised, then his lips curled into an amused smirk. This grandson of his was truly unique—not only had he tangled with Situ Xuan, but now it seemed he had also crossed paths with the Huangpu family.
“It’s not that I got involved with the Huangpu family—it’s that the Huangpu woman came looking for me…”
Xiao Yufan was almost in tears. Thinking of Huangpu Xian’er’s affectionate gaze, he felt a sense of foreboding. Though she was beautiful, she was also extremely dangerous. It would be better to keep his distance.
As he spoke, Xiao Yufan recounted everything that had happened, though he carefully omitted the more intimate moments. Even now, recalling the sensation of her soft body pressed against his, he still felt a stirring deep inside.
A woman who seemed untouched by the mundane world naturally exuded a deadly allure. And against such temptation, Xiao Yufan had absolutely no immunity.
“If I’m not mistaken, this woman named Huangpu Xian’er must be the little princess of the Huangpu family. I never expected you to have a connection with the Huangpu family’s little princess!”
Old Master Situ finally burst into laughter, barely containing his amusement. His grandson was truly extraordinary—having the little princess of the Huangpu family throwing herself at him, how had he not noticed Xiao Yufan’s charm before?
“What do you mean by ‘a connection’!”
Xiao Yufan was sweating, his eyebrows twitching with irritation. His grandfather’s words were really… quite sharp!
“Let me ask you honestly—do you have any interest in the Huangpu family’s little princess? From what you’ve said, she seems to have taken a liking to you. Don’t disappoint her. It’s said that the Huangpu family always holds themselves in extremely high regard!”
His expression darkened again. Originally, he had hoped his grandfather might offer some advice, but instead, the old man only mocked him. Xiao Yufan felt helpless.
“It’s nothing like that. I’m just curious why she’s taken such a special interest in me. I’m not arrogant enough to think that such a beautiful woman would fall head over heels for me at first sight!”
Xiao Yufan trusted his instincts. He must have been targeted. He had noticed it at Yulan Pavilion, but at that moment, circumstances had forced his hand—if he hadn’t helped that woman, perhaps none of this would have happened.
“Just wait and see. If you end up making enemies with the Huangpu family because of this, they won’t dare to act against you. If they dare to touch my grandson Situ Lingyu’s grandson, I will definitely make them pay the price!”
In the end, the old man didn’t offer much explanation, but Xiao Yufan caught a flash of coldness in his eyes. At that moment, he realized he might have underestimated his grandfather’s strength…
“I can only hope nothing happens. For now, I don’t want to get involved with that woman either!”
Xiao Yufan could only shake his head. At this point, there was nothing else he could do but take things one step at a time. He could only hope his intuition was wrong…
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