Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 829 The Existence of a 'Hero' (Second Update)

Quiet.

Deadly quiet.

The mountain wind howled in his ears, and the clouds above were faintly visible, shimmering with light, but Xiao Yan had no interest in observing them.

As the literal meaning suggests, he was truly frozen in place.

To be honest, he was not unaware of Xun'er's unusual feelings. Rather, it was precisely because he vaguely sensed her thoughts that he maintained such a perfect distance between them.

Fortunately, Xun'er was not unreasonable and understood the situation perfectly, which allowed the tacit understanding among the three of them to continue.

However, at this moment, Gu Yuan's words were like a sudden, sharp blade, completely exposing this topic to the forefront.

After a long silence, the surprise on Xiao Yan's face gradually faded, replaced by a strange doubt. He said calmly, "Clan Chief Gu Yuan, please forgive me for not understanding your meaning."

In Xiao Yan's mind, even if Gu Yuan really cared about Xun'er, it was only because of her talent, and it would never be related to family affection.

Otherwise, given his status and strength as clan leader, how could he have sent Xun'er to the Xiao family back then, and even remained indifferent to the clan elders and the Black Annihilation Army's various difficulties?
"So, according to you, you're going to try and match me with Xun'er at this crucial moment?" Xiao Yan's tone grew increasingly cold as he spoke bluntly.

In his view, the reason why the other party chose this moment to bring him and Xun'er together was simply because of the Xiao Hun Alliance.

Given his strength demonstrated at his coming-of-age ceremony and his status as a descendant of the Xiao clan, if he could be recruited into the clan, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the Soul Clan's plans.

"Young friend, you've misunderstood me quite deeply," Gu Yuan said, not angry, but simply sighing.

"misunderstanding?"

Xiao Yan's gaze turned slightly cold as he said coldly, "If I remember correctly, it seems that Clan Chief Gu Yuan was planning to send Xun'er to marry into the Lei Clan, wasn't he?"

"Xun'er actually told you about this?" Gu Yuan's pupils shrank, and he asked in astonishment.

"If any of you had even the slightest concern for her, she would never have told me about this." Xiao Yan's voice was indifferent. "For a dignified clan leader to seek personal gain at the expense of his own daughter's happiness—I cannot condone such behavior!"

Now that things have come to this, Xiao Yan has even stopped using honorifics, clearly having completely broken off all pretense of civility.

Even now, being among the ancient clans, he no longer had any concerns.

After all, as the core of the Xiao Hun Alliance, he now has the qualifications and the right to challenge the ancient clans!

If you have grievances, you should resolve them today!
Looking at the fearless young man before him, Gu Yuan's ancient eyes showed a rare hint of bewilderment, as if he had quietly merged with a figure from a thousand years ago.

He opened his mouth, hesitated, and then suddenly closed it again, saying in a low voice, "I admit that I am not capable of selling my daughter for personal gain, and no one in this world is worthy of making me do such a thing."

"..." Xiao Yan frowned.

Before he could speak, Gu Yuan's body seemed to grow taller, and his voice carried a majestic air: "The marriage alliance with the Lei Clan is simply because there are no men in the clan who can meet her standards, and the new young master of the Lei Clan is indeed outstanding enough, which is why I agreed to the proposal of the elders."

"No one can catch her eye?"

Xiao Yan paused, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "But what about Gu Qingyang?"

However, before he could finish speaking, Gu Yuan slowly interrupted him: "Qingyang is upright and has no interest in romantic relationships. He and Xun'er are not a good match."

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Xiao Yan fell completely silent.

Compared to his previous weathered appearance, Gu Yuan has undoubtedly undergone a tremendous change. His aura, like that of a hibernating dragon, made him feel an unprecedented pressure.

He knew that the other party at this moment was the true patriarch of the ancient clan!

"So, that's why you chose me?" Xiao Yan's cold attitude softened slightly as he asked calmly.

“Not bad.” Gu Yuan nodded, his voice authoritative and unquestionable. “I can follow the instructions of the clan elders, but when it comes to Xun’er, I will not yield in the slightest.”

"I am quite satisfied with you. Although the bloodline in your body has been abandoned, you have achieved something that is in no way inferior to those who have the bloodline through your own efforts. This is truly admirable."

"Of course, the most important point is that Xun'er does have feelings for you. If you are willing to accept her, I will take care of any worries you may have."

After speaking, Gu Yuan gazed at Xiao Yan with his deep, dark golden eyes and slowly said, "Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you. I have said all I have to say."

After he finished speaking, Gu Yuan actually stopped talking and stood quietly with his hands behind his back.

Xiao Yan remained silent for a long time.

He knew perfectly well that, given the other party's status as the patriarch of an ancient clan, there was absolutely no reason for him to choose such a solitary environment to deceive a junior.

In other words, the care that the other party showed to Xun'er was genuine.

After a long pause, Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said, "I must say, it is quite unexpected that someone of your seniority would make such a weighty promise to a junior like me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not rush to respond, clearly realizing that there was something more to the other party's words.

As expected, Xiao Yan suddenly changed the subject and said calmly, "But this matter has nothing to do with identity."

“Xun’er is your biological daughter whom you fostered in my Xiao family. Not only you, but also my father, my eldest and second brothers, and even myself, have long regarded her as a member of my Xiao family. Even though the Xiao family is completely incomparable to the ancient clan, we still care for her just as much.”

"But I hope you can understand that love is not a shackle that binds others."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted.

“I am now fully aware of your care for Xun’er, and I am willing to apologize for my previous suspicions. However, I still cannot agree with your actions.”

Xiao Yan lowered his eyes slightly and said, word by word, "Before returning to the clan, Xun'er always regarded you as her idol, and even boasted to me countless times about your uprightness. But do you know? Since she returned from the clan, she has never mentioned a good word about you. Even when she mentions your existence, it is only to cut off any thoughts in her heart."

At this point, Xiao Yan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and said softly, "You should know my father, right?"

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Gu Yuan remained silent, but slowly nodded.

He was by Xiao Yan's side when Xiao Yan was born. In fact, it was because of this junior with extraordinary soul power that he was able to awaken Xun'er's dormant divine sense after thousands of years and eventually send her to the Xiao family.

As people from different eras, they would probably get along very well.

"Now that you know Father, things will be much more convenient."

Xiao Yan smiled with relief, his tone tinged with nostalgia, "Everyone says that a father is a child's idol, and I'm no exception. But my father is different from you; he doesn't have such great strength. He was a Great Dou Master before, and now he's a Dou Ling. The only time he ever flew into the sky was when Ruoruo went to save him. She was terrified, but she still stubbornly insisted on maintaining her dignity as an uncle."

"But I really admire him."

In an instant, Gu Yuan's pupils contracted sharply.

“My father not only maintained the crumbling Xiao family, but also shouldered the responsibility of raising the three of us brothers. When he was busy breastfeeding me while taking care of my mother in the hospital, my second brother said that he was his hero for life.”

Xiao Yan's voice was soft, but it carried an undisguised smile. "He is also my hero for life. So, he only loved one person in his life, and so do I, Xiao Yan."

His heart is already full.

It wasn't just his father's teachings, but also the bond he formed through repeated encounters with the blue-haired girl that made him truly understand why his father had only ever loved his mother.

In the past, letters were slow, and carriages and horses were slow. In Wutan City, the wind was gentle and the clouds were light. There were not so many life-and-death separations.

But it is enough to prove one's heart, bringing lasting joy and peace.

(End of this chapter)