After everyone was reborn, I was strictly disciplined.

"What? Join your Hidden Edge Valley?"

Liu Xuan's usually gentle eyes narrowed, his expression towards Lin Feng filled with disbelief, then softened with deep sarcasm, his tone sarcastic:

"Lin Feng, have you lost your mind from all that cultivation? What is my grandson doing in your Hidden Edge Valley?!"

Lin Feng's cheeks flushed and his ears burned slightly after being rebuked by him.

How could he not hear the disdain and sarcasm in Liu Xuan's words? But thinking of Xie Xingran's talent, he steeled himself, took a deep breath, and said:

"Brother Liu, I know you're displeased, but Ranran is born with a sword-like spirit and possesses a chaotic spiritual root!"

"Such talent is a once-in-a-century sword-wielding prodigy. He will surely reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship in the future. It would be such a waste to bury such potential in alchemy..."

"How dare you call Ranran like that?"

Liu Xuan abruptly interrupted him, his spiritual energy surging violently, his robes fluttering wildly: "What innate sword bone? What chaotic spiritual root? I think you're getting old and blind!"

"My Ranran possesses a naturally gifted physique and spiritual root, making her a destined alchemy prodigy. She is destined to inherit my Fire Marrow Pill Sacred Ground, master countless pill formulas, and become the supreme alchemist. Why would she go to your Hidden Edge Valley to practice swordsmanship?"

He paused, his aggressive words filled with an undeniable force:

"Moreover, he is my grandson, Liu Xuan's own grandson, the rightful young sect master of the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land, and the next master of the Holy Land."

"Join your Hidden Edge Valley? Lin Feng, you've got a good plan, aren't you? Dream on!"

At this moment, Liu Xuan was already blinded by his protective instincts, and he paid no attention to the words "innate sword bone" and "chaotic spiritual root" that Lin Feng had mentioned, words that were enough to drive the entire cultivation world crazy. His mind was filled with the thought that he could not let outsiders take away his precious grandson.

They only focused on refuting and mocking, afraid that if they talked any more, Raymond Lam would develop more covetous thoughts.

"A naturally born physique...a naturally born spiritual root?"

Lin Feng was so shocked by Liu Xuan's anger that he took a half step back, muttering the two words repeatedly, his pupils suddenly contracting.

His gaze fell on Xie Xingran, who was being protected by Liu Xuan not far away. His eyes were burning with shock, elation, and an undisguised greed.

He had lived for nearly a hundred years and had seen countless geniuses. Even the most outstanding disciples of Cangfeng Valley throughout the ages possessed only one top-tier talent.

But this child, who is only three years old, actually possesses four heaven-defying talents at the same time: innate sword bone, chaotic spiritual root, innate elixir body, and innate spiritual root.

This isn't just a genius, this is practically the most favored son of Heaven!

Lin Feng screamed inwardly, his gaze carefully tracing Xie Xingran's small face.

With her exquisitely beautiful features, her eyes and brows held a touch of childlike innocence, yet also a hint of aloofness beyond her years. Such beauty was already among the best in the world.

His family background is even more illustrious; he is the young sect master of the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land and Liu Xuan's maternal grandson.

In addition to these four extraordinary talents, it's as if all the good things in the world have been gathered into this small body.

This is absolutely a once-in-a-century, even once-in-a-millennium, once-in-ten-thousand-years, person with extraordinary fortune!

Thinking of this, Lin Feng's gaze toward Xie Xingran became even more ardent, as if he had seen a rare treasure. The embarrassment he felt from being mocked by Liu Xuan earlier had vanished without a trace.

He rubbed his hands together, his tone becoming increasingly earnest, even tinged with humility, as he earnestly persuaded, "Brother Liu, I understand your predicament, and I know that Ranran is the apple of your eye and the hope of the Holy Land."

"Ranran's innate sword bones and chaotic spiritual root are supreme treasures of the sword path. It would be a great pity for the world to waste them like this!"

He pondered for a moment, as if he had thought of a perfect solution. His eyes lit up and he quickly said, "Brother Liu, how about this? Let Ranran follow you to the Holy Land to learn alchemy for three years and become familiar with the basics of alchemy. When he turns six, you can send him to my Hidden Edge Valley."

"At that time, it was the once-every-five-years disciple recruitment conference of my Hidden Edge Valley. All the elders in the sect would be present, and even the sect leader would personally select disciples."

"With Ranran's talent, she will surely be sought after by all the elders and obtain the most top-tier sword cultivation resources in Hidden Edge Valley. In the future, she will cultivate both alchemy and swordsmanship, and will definitely achieve extraordinary feats!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xuan's anger subsided slightly, and his expression softened a bit, but he still maintained a sense of distance and wariness. He glanced at Lin Feng indifferently, his tone so calm that it was impossible to discern any emotion: "I don't want to discuss this topic again later."

He raised his hand and gently stroked Xie Xingran's soft hair, his eyes instantly filling with tenderness, and his tone softened: "Right now, I don't want anything, I just want Ranran to grow up safely and peacefully, undisturbed by these conflicts."

As he spoke, he looked up at Lin Feng, the tenderness in his eyes vanishing instantly, replaced by a cold threat.

Lin Feng instantly understood Liu Xuan's meaning, quickly waved his hand, and nodded solemnly:

"Brother Liu, rest assured, I will absolutely not tell anyone about this, not even the elders of Cangfeng Valley. I will not utter a word about it and will definitely protect Ranran's safety."

He was well aware of Liu Xuan's concerns.

Xie Xingran's talent is too heaven-defying. His innate Dan Body alone is enough to attract the covetousness of the entire cultivation world, not to mention his three even more heaven-defying talents: Chaotic Spiritual Root, Innate Sword Bone, and Innate Spiritual Root.

If today's events were to leak out, let alone Liu Xuan and the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land, even if Hidden Edge Valley were to take action, they might not be able to protect a three-year-old child who has not yet grown up.

Even the most extraordinary genius, before they reach maturity, is nothing more than a fish to be slaughtered. If they are not careful, they will end up having their talents taken away and their souls scattered.

"In that case, we'll be going now."

Liu Xuan stopped looking at Lin Feng and turned to leave with Xie Xingran. As he passed Lu Chengyuan and his two children, he paused, glancing at them coldly out of the corner of his eye, his tone carrying a hint of warning:

"Lin Feng, you should also discipline your newly recognized relatives properly, and prevent some of them from breaking the rules that shouldn't be broken and causing trouble that shouldn't be caused."

"I know that, Brother Liu, don't worry."

Lin Feng nodded quickly, his expression becoming increasingly solemn. He naturally understood what Liu Xuan was referring to.

Liu Xuan said no more, looked down at Xie Xingran in his arms, and gently coaxed, "Ranran, shall we go home?"

Xie Xingran didn't nod immediately. He turned his big, dark eyes over Liu Xuan's shoulder and glanced at Xie Jinghan standing not far away. His little brows furrowed slightly, and his small hands unconsciously played with his fingertips. His voice was soft and sweet, yet carried a hint of stubbornness:

"What about him? Is he coming back with us too?"

Now that things have come to this, he doesn't want to call Xie Jinghan "father" anymore.

Liu Xuan was slightly taken aback, then realized that Xie Xingran was referring to Xie Jinghan. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, but he still patiently and gently coaxed her:

"Ranran, be good. Daddy already knows he was wrong. When we get back, we'll have him apologize to you, okay?"

He sighed inwardly. Xie Jinghan's actions today had indeed angered him greatly, but after all, he was his son-in-law and Ranran's biological father. No matter how angry he was, he couldn't really kick Xie Jinghan out.

Moreover, Lin Feng is still here. If things get too ugly, it will only make the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land a laughing stock in front of outsiders.

Upon hearing this, Xie Xingran's lips trembled, her rosy cheeks instantly fell, and her eyes reddened slightly: "Is he still going back to the Holy Land with us? I don't want him to go!"

Seeing his grandson's aggrieved look, Liu Xuan's heart softened, but he patiently persuaded him, "Ranran, he is your biological father. We are connected by blood. No matter what, he has to go back with us."

"What's wrong? We can talk about it when we get back, okay?"

"No! I don't want to!"

Xie Xingran suddenly shouted, his emotions becoming increasingly agitated. He shook his head violently, his small body twisting in Liu Xuan's arms. Before Liu Xuan could react, he jumped out of his embrace.

The little body ran to Lin Feng's side with a "tap tap tap" sound, stretched out its soft little hand, and tightly held the corner of Lin Feng's clothes. The cute little face was tilted up, and the pair of big, dark eyes were full of pleading.

"Grandpa Lin, Ranran isn't going back with Grandpa. Ranran wants to go back to Cangfeng Valley with you. Ranran doesn't want to go back to the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land, and she doesn't want to stay in the same place as him!"

Lin Feng was startled by this sudden turn of events. He looked down at the small figure tugging at his clothes, and a wildly joyful smile instantly bloomed on his face. However, he dared not be too flamboyant because of Liu Xuan's expression.

Suppressing his excitement, he asked softly, "Ranran, is what you're saying true? You're willing to go back to Cangfeng Valley with Grandpa?"

Xie Xingran nodded vigorously, her little head bobbing like a rattle drum, her small hands gripping Lin Feng's clothes even tighter, her eyes filled with stubbornness:

"Yes! Ranran is telling the truth. As long as I don't have to go back to the Fire Marrow Pill Holy Land and stay away from him, Ranran will go back to Hidden Edge Valley with Grandpa Lin. Ranran will study swordsmanship diligently!"

Liu Xuan, who was not far away, watched this scene and his face darkened instantly. His spiritual energy began to surge again, but looking at his grandson's aggrieved appearance, he couldn't bring himself to scold him. He could only grit his teeth in silence, his eyes full of helplessness and frustration.