Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Family, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance

Chapter 87 goes a step further, the restrictions exert their power.

Xun'er's arms wrapped tightly around Xiao Yi's waist, the wrapping becoming tighter and tighter.

Although Xiao Yi didn't understand what was wrong with Xun'er, he didn't say anything, but just quietly hugged Xun'er tightly.

After what seemed like an eternity, Xun'er finally released Xiao Yi.

She looked up at Xiao Yi, her eyes already moist.

"Nizi, what's wrong with you—"

Xiao Yi was somewhat confused and asked softly.

After all, this was the first time I'd ever seen Xun'er drop her little pearls since I was a child.

In Xiao Yi's memory, Xun'er had always liked to follow him around since she was a child. She looked refined and gentle, like a lady from a well-to-do family.

But she is, after all, a noblewoman from an ancient clan, and her character is very strong. No matter what she encounters, she is never this heartbroken and sad.

After Xiao Yi raised his hand to wipe away the tears from Xun'er's eyes.

Xun'er slowly spoke, "Brother Xiao Yi, you must already know about my background—"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi was slightly taken aback: "Huh?"

Xun'er glanced at Xiao Yi's feigned expression, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly again, revealing that familiar smile from before.

"Brother Xiao Yi, you don't need to hide it from Xun'er anymore—"

"Back in the outer courtyard, I sensed a keepsake bearing my father's aura on you—"

"Although I don't understand why my father would personally travel to Canaan Academy to see you, I'm certain that you've already met—"

"You surely know my true origins; I belong to an ancient clan—"

Upon hearing Xun'er's words, a slightly embarrassed smile appeared on Xiao Yi's face.

Unexpectedly, the jade pendant that Gu Yuan gave her had already been discovered by Xun'er.

It has to be said that this girl is really good at keeping things hidden, only revealing them today.

"Brother Xiao Yi, I was arranged to enter the Xiao family when I was young, all for the sake of the ancient jade heirloom of the Xiao family—"

"But after my father met with you that day, he also came to find me and told me that I could no longer train outside and that I needed to return to the clan to receive the inheritance—"

As Xun'er spoke, the smile on her lips vanished, replaced by a look of deep reluctance.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi was slightly taken aback.

Xiao Yi had long known this day would come, after all, Xun'er was a noblewoman from an ancient clan, and one day she would have to return to the clan.

I just never expected this day to come so early—

A strange look flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes, his throat moved slightly, but he only uttered the words "Xun'er".

Although Xiao Yi was also unwilling to let Xun'er leave, he did not have the strength to keep her here, let alone protect her.

For Yu Xun'er, returning to the ancient clan was naturally the best option.

"Xun'er, don't be sad—"

"With your talent, it would be a waste for you to always be out there adventuring with me—"

"Returning to the ancient clan to cultivate is the best choice for you—"

"Besides, when I become powerful in the future, I will still go to the ancient clan to find you—"

Xiao Yi forced a smile and, as always, reached out and pinched Xun'er's cheek.

Upon hearing this, Xun'er nodded emphatically: "Yes!"

"I believe in Brother Xiao Yi; one day he will surely reach the pinnacle of the continent!"

"Xun'er will always wait for Brother Xiao Yi—"

As soon as Xun'er finished speaking, she took out a black scroll and handed it to Xiao Yi.

"Brother Xiao Yi, this is the ancient clan's high-level Earth-rank battle skill, [Emperor's Seal Technique]. You will be able to unlock it when you reach the Dou Wang level—"

"Xun'er is leaving soon, and there's nothing she can do to help Brother Xiao Yi, but it seems this fighting technique might be of some use—"

Xiao Yi slowly picked up the black scroll in his hand and glanced at it, his mind instantly filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Xiao Yi slowly stepped forward, hugged Xun'er tightly from behind, and whispered in her ear, "Xun'er, trust me—"

"I will definitely go to the ancient tribe to welcome you back—"

Feeling the warmth emanating from Xiao Yi's voice, Xun'er's earlobes instantly turned red.

Xun'er didn't say anything, but slowly turned around and kissed Xiao Yi.

On a dark and windy night, the candlelight outside was instantly extinguished.

A lone man and a lone woman, alone in a room.

The next second, a golden light suddenly shone from Xun'er's body, directly blasting Xiao Yi away a meter away.

Seeing this, Xun'er quickly stepped forward to help Xiao Yi up, and softly said, "Brother Xiao Yi—"

Xiao Yi waved his hand, looking somewhat embarrassed: "Xun'er, I'm fine—"

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The golden light just now was extremely gentle. Although it did not cause any real harm to Xiao Yi, he still felt a terrifying warning from it.

Presumably, this was the restriction set up by Gu Yuan that Xiao Xuan mentioned earlier.

Xun'er understood what it was, but there was nothing she could do about it.

"Brother Xiao Yi, please believe that Xun'er will definitely wait for you—"

Xun'er spoke in a very serious and soft voice, then turned and left.

Watching Xun'er's departing figure, Xiao Yi felt a mix of emotions.

The next second, Xiao Xuan's figure slowly appeared.

Looking at Xiao Yi, he burst into laughter: "Little fellow, I already warned you—"

"Things like that can't be rushed. She's a young lady from an ancient clan; that old bastard Gu Yuan is naturally very cautious—"

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"You're still in such a hurry—"

Xiao Yi pursed his lips in slight helplessness; it was just that the atmosphere had been right.

Seeing Xiao Yi's expression, Xiao Xuan didn't say anything more. He simply flicked his wrist and pulled the black scroll in Xiao Yi's hand away.

"Imperial Seal Technique—"

"This little girl is quite generous, actually giving you all her fighting techniques—"

"Little one, I see that the ancient girl is deeply devoted to you. You must never let her down—"

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Xiao Yi nodded: "Ancestor, what are you saying? I am a descendant of the Xiao clan, don't you know what kind of person I am?

Xiao Xuan smiled slightly: "The people of my Xiao clan are naturally upright and honest, and act with integrity—"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi remained silent, but a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

Xiao Xuan also noticed Xiao Yi's disappointment, and slowly stepped forward to pat Xiao Yi's shoulder, saying softly, "Little guy, don't be sad—"

"That girl is just going back to her ancient clan, she's not dead, we won't see her again—"

"Your top priority right now is to improve your strength so that the ancient clans will take you seriously. At that point, I doubt that old codger Gu Yuan will have a single complaint."

Xiao Xuan was extremely patient in comforting Xiao Yi.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi nodded emphatically.

"Ancestor, you were right!"

"All I can do now is become stronger!"

"Refine the potion! Make final preparations to subdue the Fallen Heartflame!"

Xiao Yi quickly stood up and spoke in a deep voice.

Seeing that Xiao Yi had returned to his energetic self, Xiao Xuan smiled and nodded.

At the same time, Xiao Xuan thought of Xiao Yi's dejected expression just now, as an ancestor of the Xiao family.

Xiao Xuan felt a sense of helplessness. If he had succeeded in reaching the Dou Di realm back then, the number of descendants in the Xiao clan would have been far greater than this.

Or perhaps I wasn't so impulsive back then—