Eternal madness

Chapter 173 Presents the Imperial Jade
Looking at Xiao Kong in front of him, Gu Yuan naturally knew what kind of personality this former Great Elder of the Xiao Clan had.

"With you here in the Xiao Clan, the Xiao Clan must be much safer. So I'll head back now. After all, I can't stay away from the Ancient Realm for too long. Xun'er, I'm leaving now."

Gu Yuan gently patted Gu Xun'er's head and said softly.

"Wait, Clan Chief Gu, this is for you." Xiao Li tossed an ancient jade piece to Gu Yuan, who instinctively took it and was shocked upon closer inspection.

"This, this is the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade!" Gu Yuan exclaimed in surprise.

“Indeed, this broken jade is of no use to our Xiao family now. Patriarch Gu, I have a deal I'd like to discuss with you,” Xiao Li said with a smile.

Gu Yuan played with the ancient emperor's jade. Each of the eight clans had one of these jades. If they were combined, they could find the cave of the ancient emperor Tuoshe, which contained the legacy left behind by the ancient emperor Tuoshe.

"Oh? Tell me about the deal," Gu Yuan said calmly.

“I heard from our ancestor that our clan’s ancestor, Xiao Xuan, is in the Heavenly Tomb, so I plan to make a trip there,” Xiao Li said slowly.

Gu Yuan nodded: "So that's what it is. The Xiao Clan has always had a quota for the Heavenly Tomb, but our Gu Clan has been using it on their behalf. Now that the Xiao Clan has a young talent like you, it's time to return the quota to you."

Xiao Li sneered inwardly, but was also secretly pleased: "Since that's the case, the ancient clan chiefs and nobles have occupied the quota of my Xiao clan for so long, how about contributing more quota this time?"

"Our Xiao clan would like to have more slots available for entering the Heavenly Tomb this time."

Xiao Li's question made Gu Yuan frown, and he immediately thought of whether the ancient clan had any powerful geniuses.

Looking at Gu Yuan's expression, Xiao Li naturally knew that he was weighing the pros and cons. His goal this time was to keep the two spots of the Xiao clan. If he could get more, that would be even better.

Gu Yuan's brain was working at lightning speed. It would be four years before the next opening of the Heavenly Tomb, but it seemed that there were few outstanding juniors in the current generation of the ancient clan.

Gu Yuan then glanced at Xun'er, who was squatting on the ground licking a lollipop, and then made up his mind.

"Hehe, it's just a quota, we can discuss it. But Brother Xiao Li, you need to be at least a Dou Zun to enter the Heavenly Tomb. Your ancestor Xiao Xuan's tomb is on the third level of the Heavenly Tomb."

Entering the second level of the light barrier requires one's strength to reach the five-star Dou Zun level; otherwise, the barrier will shatter the light. I know you are an alchemist. Aside from this peak Dou Zong, you might be able to pull him up to the five-star Dou Zun level, but you probably can't do it with others.”

Gu Yuan chuckled and said that for him, these were just some quotas. Now that he had obtained the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, these were no longer a problem.

"Is that so? Then, Chief Gu, could you give our Xiao clan a few spots?" Xiao Li said with a smile.

Gu Yuan pondered and said, "Let's have four spots. This is the only time the Heavenly Tomb has these spots. Next time, the Heavenly Tomb will still have two spots."

Xiao Li stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gu Yuan, and said, "Thank you, Clan Chief Gu. By the way, I have a request regarding this Ancient Emperor Jade."

Gu Yuan frowned: "What are your requirements?"

Xiao Li smiled and said, "Naturally, I would like to ask the clan chief to carry this ancient imperial jade with him. May I ask where your imperial jade is kept?"

Without hesitation, Gu Yuan replied, "Naturally, it will be placed in the ancestral hall and guarded by the Dou Sheng elders of our ancient clan in turns."

Xiao Li: "Please trouble the Ancient Emperor Jade to be carried by the Ancient Clan Chief. Don't keep it in the ancestral hall. After all, it is a symbol of the friendship between our Xiao Clan and the Ancient Clan Chief."

Gu Yuan stroked the ancient jade and murmured, "A symbol of friendship? Then I'll carry it with me."

Xiao Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then continued, "When Clan Chief Gu takes away my clan's ancient jade, remember to spread the word too. Tell the other imperial clans that my Xiao clan's ancient jade has been given to the nobles, so don't bother my Xiao clan anymore."

Gu Yuan waved his hand: "It's all a small matter! Is there anything else? If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving. Xun'er can stay and live in your house."

When Gu Xun'er heard that her father was leaving, she immediately stood up and grabbed his clothes. Gu Yuan was reluctant to part with her and picked her up, saying, "Xun'er, be good. I will come to see you often. Just play happily at the Xiao family home. When you grow up, I will take you home."

Gu Xun'er nodded and said timidly, "I understand."

Afterwards, Gu Yuan comforted Gu Xun'er for a while and then left with his people. After that, the Xiao family had a little girl named Xiao Xun'er.

. . . . . .

Xiao Family Martial Arts Training Ground
Xiao Zhan was leading a little girl who looked like a porcelain doll to introduce her to the Xiao family disciples in the training ground.

"This is Xiao Xun'er, my distant cousin. From now on, she will be your cousin and younger cousin. She is new to our family, so please take good care of her. If I find out anyone bullies her, hmph, the clan rules will apply! Come here, Xun'er, please introduce yourself."

Standing next to Xiao Zhan was Gu Xun'er, who should now be called Xiao Xun'er. Her face was cold and aloof, as if nothing could elicit any extra expression from her.

"My name is Xiao Xun'er."

"Wow~"

The Xiao family disciples were in an uproar. After all, with such a beautiful little cousin, their protective instincts were aroused.

In the crowd, Xiao Ning whispered to Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan, look how pretty that little girl is."

Xiao Yan nodded: "It is quite good-looking."

Xiao Yan's words were somewhat perfunctory. He looked Xiao Xun'er up and down, noticing that her face was pale and her breathing was unsteady, as if she might collapse at the slightest breeze.

'Is she suffering from heatstroke? It's not even that hot today. But children are more vulnerable, which makes sense. I'll take her to see a doctor when I have time. I remember that cupping therapy can relieve heatstroke symptoms.'

Xiao Yan stroked his chin, deep in thought. In his view, such a "delicate" young girl would be a terrible sin if she fell ill from heatstroke or even lost her life.

Xiao Yan planned to ask his cousin, Xiao Xun'er, if she was feeling unwell.

. . . . . .

Main hall,

The Xiao family's top leaders are all gathered here now.

“Ancestor, you have four more years before the Heavenly Tomb opens, and then four of us can enter the Heavenly Tomb,” Xiao Li said slowly.

Xiao Kong: "I heard you. You're definitely going. As for the remaining three, Yu Han, Yu Rou, and Xiao Ting, the four of you can go. Four years should be enough time for Xiao Ting to break through to the Dou Zun level."

"Take Yuhan and Yurou with you too. Although they don't share the Xiao surname, they still have Xiao clan blood, and they also have clan markings. They're quite powerful, so other imperial clans won't look down on our Xiao clan for lacking talent!"

Everyone nodded, agreeing with Xiao Kong's suggestion.

Xiao Kong then looked at Xiao Li: "It's that Dou Di bloodline..."

"Ahem." Xiao Li coughed.

Xiao Kong sighed: "Alright, leave it to the younger generation of the clan. But you have to be careful, kid. You can persuade me, but you also have to persuade the clan leader. The clan leader has a very stubborn temper."

(End of this chapter)