The realms beyond the Pre-natal and Post-natal seemed too distant for Xiao Yufan, for currently, he hadn’t even reached the Qi Condensation stage—how could he possibly think about advancing further?
Nonetheless, Xiao Yufan firmly believed he would become stronger. He had yet to avenge the injustice done to the Guo family, and the old man responsible had already cast a shadow upon his heart. That man must die by his hand!
“Oh, right. Earlier, Grandpa Huangpu mentioned the strange phenomenon that occurred at the bamboo hut. Do you know what happened back then?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan’s momentary distraction, Situ Lingyu suddenly recalled something and asked curiously.
“The bamboo hut anomaly?” Xiao Yufan was momentarily startled, unsure what his grandfather meant. However, he remembered the broken jade pendant and decided to tell his grandfather everything, for there was no need to hide anything from him.
“Your jade pendant broke?”
Situ Lingyu reacted intensely upon hearing this. After Xiao Yufan nodded, his expression gradually turned to disbelief.
“I once tried every method to uncover the secrets within that jade pendant, yet nothing could even slightly affect it. How could it just break for no reason?”
Muttering to himself, Situ Lingyu fell into deep thought. He knew that pendant was no ordinary item. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been given to him by a mysterious figure, especially around the time Xiao Yufan was born. All these signs indicated its extraordinary nature.
Yet now Xiao Yufan told him it had shattered. How could he not react strongly? Could this mean something significant?
However, noticing his grandfather’s expression, Xiao Yufan quickly leaned close and whispered something into his ear, causing the old man’s previously puzzled face to break into a rare expression of joy.
Of course, Xiao Yufan had revealed the existence of the True Dragon Art to his grandfather. This was a matter of utmost importance, so naturally, it couldn’t be spoken openly. Even though those present were trustworthy individuals, such a revelation was still shocking.
Internal energy masters, or cultivators, were already set apart from ordinary people by a clear boundary. The True Dragon Art was undoubtedly an extraordinary cultivation method, which explained how Xiao Yufan’s power had risen from the peak of Qi凝聚 to the middle stage of Qi凝劲 in less than a month.
Everyone else was puzzled, unsure what the two were whispering about, but the genuine smile on Situ Lingyu’s face was clearly visible to all.
“What good news does that kid have that he won’t tell me!”
Situ Yonghui felt even more displeased. Although they had reconciled, he understood that Xiao Yufan was naturally closer to the old man, who had been by his side for over twenty years.
Xiao Yufan himself also found the events surrounding him hard to believe, especially the lingering voice and the vivid dragon roar within the True Dragon Art, which had astonished him greatly.
Of course, this was a rare opportunity for him, and Xiao Yufan naturally welcomed it. With the True Dragon Art, his power had surged rapidly—all thanks to that mysterious jade pendant.
“Yufan, this might be a great opportunity for you. You must seize it tightly. Some matters and certain forces aren’t as simple as they appear. In the future, you will take over the Tian Alliance and even lead the hidden Situ family. Therefore, improving your strength is the most important thing!”
After a long silence, Situ Lingyu finally spoke slowly. Even with his formidable power, he couldn’t detect the existence of this True Dragon Art, which only proved how extraordinary this opportunity was for Xiao Yufan.
“I understand!” Xiao Yufan nodded. He naturally knew the importance of strength. That old dog from the Guo family had caused him so much pain, and he would make them pay a hundredfold.
“If I don’t kill you, I am no man!”
This was what Xiao Yufan thought. Only by killing that old dog from the hidden Guo family and Guo Junyu could he eliminate his inner demons, and his strength would surely improve further. After all, one’s mindset was crucial in the path of cultivation.
“Do you plan to return to the capital first, or go directly to the north? If I’m not mistaken, the Hidden Gate and Yuan Gang are already in confrontation!”
From the cold glint in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, Situ Lingyu could roughly guess his intentions. The hidden Guo family had indeed left a shadow in his heart, which was why he had originally spared them.
But now, it seemed his earlier decision had been a mistake. Recent actions by the hidden Guo family suggested they were plotting something.
“The Hidden Gate and Yuan Gang are already in confrontation?”
Xiao Yufan paused, unaware of recent events. In less than a month, the Hidden Gate had developed to such an extent? This seemed to have accelerated by at least half a year compared to his expectations.
“It should be so. However, you don’t need to worry. That little girl from the Dongfang family has already led the Assassin Alliance there. Even if the Yuan Gang is an ancient underground dynasty, they might not withstand the combined assault of the Hidden Gate and the Assassin Alliance.”
Situ Lingyu’s network of informants allowed him to monitor the Hidden Gate’s developments. He also knew that Dongfang Yanran had already joined the Hidden Gate with the Assassin Alliance.
“Yanran controls the Assassin Alliance?” Xiao Yufan was somewhat surprised. He clearly remembered how the Assassin Alliance had once pursued them both, yet in such a short time, Yanran had become its leader. The hardships involved must have been immense.
And Dongfang Yanran’s decision to target the Assassin Alliance was likely for his sake…
“It’s all because of you, kid. It seems your fate with women isn’t entirely bad. At least the women around you are all exceptional!”
Situ Lingyu laughed heartily, causing Huangpu Xian’er’s face to blush slightly. Naturally, she was very pleased to gain the old man’s approval.
“Since the Hidden Gate has come this far, you can handle the situation there. However, you should entrust the matters behind you to someone else to act as your backup, for you have more important things to attend to and cannot be limited to just this.”
Before Xiao Yufan could speak again, Situ Lingyu’s expression turned very serious. Previously, the old man hadn’t interfered with Xiao Yufan’s path, wanting him to gain better training. But now, if Xiao Yufan continued to be absorbed in this, he would miss many opportunities.
“I’ve already thought about this, Grandpa. There’s no need to worry…”
Their thoughts coincided. This time, Xiao Yufan intended to completely eliminate the Yuan Gang and also delegate his responsibilities behind.
Everyone is encouraged to help think about the previous plot holes left in the story. Please point them out, as it’s already over a million words and some details might have been forgotten. As for Yufan’s women, rest assured, not a single one who has a connection with him will be left out, cough cough…
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