He had already made up his mind to leave this cage, the only thing he couldn't bear was the little girl in front of him.
"Host, if you don't make a decision and leave the ancient realm, you'll never be able to grow at ease, nor will you ever achieve true freedom. As for Gu Xun'er, when you become stronger, there will naturally be another day of reunion."
The voice of the system sounded, seemingly firm in Gu Xiao's departure.
"You don't need to tell me. I'm well aware. Do you still have the nerve to speak up? If it weren't for your meddling, would I have been brought to the ancient realm by Gu Yuan? Would I be in this trouble now?"
Rolling his eyes, Gu Xiao spoke in his mind.
"But if it weren't for this system, Host, you wouldn't have met Gu Xun'er."
The system said softly.
"So, are you implying that I should thank you?" Gu Xiao asked, somewhat amused.
"That's right. Host, you should thank this system," the system said solemnly.
"Heh!" Gu Xiao sneered, withdrawing his mind from his thoughts and focusing on Gu Xun'er.
As for the system, he was not interested in conversing with it. This system of his was efficient most of the time but could also be very troublesome.
On the first day he arrived on the continent, it caused a huge stir. This was the fundamental reason for his appearance in the ancient realm and why he felt it was a cage.
The actions of the system crafted a mysterious and illustrious origin for him but also brought him considerable trouble, leaving him in his current predicament.
"Gu Xiao gege, don't worry. Xun'er's aftereffects have completely healed, all thanks to the jade token you gave. It's really useful."
In response to Gu Xiao's inquiry, Gu Xun'er smiled sweetly and then took out a jade token from her bosom. This token was shaped like a Yin-Yang fish, entirely black like ink, except for a small white dot in the center of the fish's head, which appeared exceptionally peculiar.
The entire jade token shimmered with radiance, emitting a gentle and soothing energy fluctuation.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao smiled, reached into his bosom, and brought out a jade token entirely white with a black dot. He gently brought the two tokens together, and they seamlessly merged, fitting perfectly without any gaps.
"These two tokens are called the Yin-Yang Profound Heart Tokens. Yours is the Yin Token, and mine is the Yang Token. Each of us has one. In the future, if I'm not around, relying on these tokens, we will still recognize each other."
The Yin-Yang Profound Heart Tokens, ninth-grade treasures, could nurture one's foundation, enhance physique, and possess extraordinary power, among the beginner's gifts given by the system.
The Yin Token had an extremely pure Yin attribute energy, perfectly calming the aftereffects brought by the fusion of the Golden Emperor's Sky-Burning Flame in Gu Xun'er. Therefore, he gave the Yin Token to Gu Xun'er, and indeed, with the token worn, her slight aftereffects had completely recovered.
And now that he had made up his mind to leave, these tokens could serve as a symbol of their recognition, also leaving a thought for Gu Xun'er. He knew that if he left, Gu Xun'er would be saddened. Leaving this was a token of his sentiment.
"In the future, if you're not here? Gu Xiao Gege, what do you mean? Don't scare Xun'er."
Sensing a hint of unusual meaning in Gu Xiao's words, Gu Xun'er's heart suddenly clenched, feeling a foreboding sense of unease.
"It means nothing. I was just speaking casually. Xun'er, don't take it seriously." Squeezing Gu Xun'er's small hand, Gu Xiao smiled and said.
"Really?" Gu Xun'er asked with uncertainty.
"Really." Gu Xiao nodded.
Seeing Gu Xiao, Gu Xun'er bit her lip, her eyes still carrying a trace of doubt, but she ultimately didn't ask further.
"Gu Xiao Gege must be hiding something in his heart. Xun'er always feels he might suddenly leave her."
Murmuring to herself, Gu Xun'er inexplicably felt a strong sense of reluctance and sadness.
---
In a vast conference hall in the ancient realm, a group of elderly people sat. They were all white-haired, each emanating a majestic aura, filled with terrifying pressure.
At the highest position, where the gazes of many elders converged, a middle-aged man sat. His aura seemed ethereal and fused with the heavens and earth, sitting there yet seemingly untraceable, giving off an extremely mysterious feeling.
The middle-aged man, with a calm gaze, looked at the many elders in front of him, lightly tapping the tabletop, and making a clattering sound.
"Elder Gu Lan is right. The Ancient Emperor's Jade is too important. If it remains in the Xiao family, it's too risky. It might be exploited by the Hun Clan. Bringing it to our Gu clan is more secure."
Another white-haired elder chimed in.
But the identity of this middle-aged man became clear instantly; he was the patriarch of the Gu clan, one of the strongest beings on the continent today, a pinnacle Ninth Star Dou Sheng, Gu Yuan!
The other elders present were equally formidable, each being a Dou Sheng, constituting the true foundation of the Gu clan.
"However, you all know, Xun'er doesn't want to be separated from Xiao'er. You've also witnessed Xun'er's performance last time. After all, Xun'er is my daughter. I want her to have a happy childhood. I don't want her to do things she doesn't want to."
His gaze flickered slightly, and Gu Yuan spoke in a calm tone.
He was the patriarch of the Gu clan, but he was also a father who cared for his daughter.
Moreover, for him, compared to the Ancient Emperor's Jade, there was now another existence with even greater allure.
After Gu Yuan spoke, the atmosphere became silent for a while. Several elders exchanged glances, their eyes shimmering with thoughts.
"What if we let Young Master Gu Xiao go to the Xiao family together with Miss Xun'er? This way, Miss Xun'er won't make any trouble."
A senior elder sitting toward the back suggested.
"No!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Young Master Gu Xiao must not leave the ancient realm!"
As soon as this elder's words fell, he immediately faced vehement opposition from the other elders.
"Patriarch, think twice. This matter cannot be done. Young Master Gu Xiao's origin is too mysterious, and he carries earth-shattering secrets. It's of utmost importance to our Gu clan. Perhaps the real opportunity for our Gu clan's prosperity lies with Young Master Gu Xiao. Therefore, Young Master Gu Xiao must not leave the ancient realm, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."
He had already made up his mind to leave this cage, the only thing he couldn't bear was the little girl in front of him.
"Host, if you don't make a decision and leave the ancient realm, you'll never be able to grow at ease, nor will you ever achieve true freedom. As for Gu Xun'er, when you become stronger, there will naturally be another day of reunion."
The voice of the system sounded, seemingly firm in Gu Xiao's departure.
"You don't need to tell me. I'm well aware. Do you still have the nerve to speak up? If it weren't for your meddling, would I have been brought to the ancient realm by Gu Yuan? Would I be in this trouble now?"
Rolling his eyes, Gu Xiao spoke in his mind.
"But if it weren't for this system, Host, you wouldn't have met Gu Xun'er."
The system said softly.
"So, are you implying that I should thank you?" Gu Xiao asked, somewhat amused.
"That's right. Host, you should thank this system," the system said solemnly.
"Heh!" Gu Xiao sneered, withdrawing his mind from his thoughts and focusing on Gu Xun'er.
As for the system, he was not interested in conversing with it. This system of his was efficient most of the time but could also be very troublesome.
On the first day he arrived on the continent, it caused a huge stir. This was the fundamental reason for his appearance in the ancient realm and why he felt it was a cage.
The actions of the system crafted a mysterious and illustrious origin for him but also brought him considerable trouble, leaving him in his current predicament.
"Gu Xiao gege, don't worry. Xun'er's aftereffects have completely healed, all thanks to the jade token you gave. It's really useful."
In response to Gu Xiao's inquiry, Gu Xun'er smiled sweetly and then took out a jade token from her bosom. This token was shaped like a Yin-Yang fish, entirely black like ink, except for a small white dot in the center of the fish's head, which appeared exceptionally peculiar.
The entire jade token shimmered with radiance, emitting a gentle and soothing energy fluctuation.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao smiled, reached into his bosom, and brought out a jade token entirely white with a black dot. He gently brought the two tokens together, and they seamlessly merged, fitting perfectly without any gaps.
"These two tokens are called the Yin-Yang Profound Heart Tokens. Yours is the Yin Token, and mine is the Yang Token. Each of us has one. In the future, if I'm not around, relying on these tokens, we will still recognize each other."
The Yin-Yang Profound Heart Tokens, ninth-grade treasures, could nurture one's foundation, enhance physique, and possess extraordinary power, among the beginner's gifts given by the system.
The Yin Token had an extremely pure Yin attribute energy, perfectly calming the aftereffects brought by the fusion of the Golden Emperor's Sky-Burning Flame in Gu Xun'er. Therefore, he gave the Yin Token to Gu Xun'er, and indeed, with the token worn, her slight aftereffects had completely recovered.
And now that he had made up his mind to leave, these tokens could serve as a symbol of their recognition, also leaving a thought for Gu Xun'er. He knew that if he left, Gu Xun'er would be saddened. Leaving this was a token of his sentiment.
"In the future, if you're not here? Gu Xiao Gege, what do you mean? Don't scare Xun'er."
Sensing a hint of unusual meaning in Gu Xiao's words, Gu Xun'er's heart suddenly clenched, feeling a foreboding sense of unease.
"It means nothing. I was just speaking casually. Xun'er, don't take it seriously." Squeezing Gu Xun'er's small hand, Gu Xiao smiled and said.
"Really?" Gu Xun'er asked with uncertainty.
"Really." Gu Xiao nodded.
Seeing Gu Xiao, Gu Xun'er bit her lip, her eyes still carrying a trace of doubt, but she ultimately didn't ask further.
"Gu Xiao Gege must be hiding something in his heart. Xun'er always feels he might suddenly leave her."
Murmuring to herself, Gu Xun'er inexplicably felt a strong sense of reluctance and sadness.
---
In a vast conference hall in the ancient realm, a group of elderly people sat. They were all white-haired, each emanating a majestic aura, filled with terrifying pressure.
At the highest position, where the gazes of many elders converged, a middle-aged man sat. His aura seemed ethereal and fused with the heavens and earth, sitting there yet seemingly untraceable, giving off an extremely mysterious feeling.
The middle-aged man, with a calm gaze, looked at the many elders in front of him, lightly tapping the tabletop, and making a clattering sound.
"Elder Gu Lan is right. The Ancient Emperor's Jade is too important. If it remains in the Xiao family, it's too risky. It might be exploited by the Hun Clan. Bringing it to our Gu clan is more secure."
Another white-haired elder chimed in.
But the identity of this middle-aged man became clear instantly; he was the patriarch of the Gu clan, one of the strongest beings on the continent today, a pinnacle Ninth Star Dou Sheng, Gu Yuan!
The other elders present were equally formidable, each being a Dou Sheng, constituting the true foundation of the Gu clan.
"However, you all know, Xun'er doesn't want to be separated from Xiao'er. You've also witnessed Xun'er's performance last time. After all, Xun'er is my daughter. I want her to have a happy childhood. I don't want her to do things she doesn't want to."
His gaze flickered slightly, and Gu Yuan spoke in a calm tone.
He was the patriarch of the Gu clan, but he was also a father who cared for his daughter.
Moreover, for him, compared to the Ancient Emperor's Jade, there was now another existence with even greater allure.
After Gu Yuan spoke, the atmosphere became silent for a while. Several elders exchanged glances, their eyes shimmering with thoughts.
"What if we let Young Master Gu Xiao go to the Xiao family together with Miss Xun'er? This way, Miss Xun'er won't make any trouble."
A senior elder sitting toward the back suggested.
"No!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Young Master Gu Xiao must not leave the ancient realm!"
As soon as this elder's words fell, he immediately faced vehement opposition from the other elders.
"Patriarch, think twice. This matter cannot be done. Young Master Gu Xiao's origin is too mysterious, and he carries earth-shattering secrets. It's of utmost importance to our Gu clan. Perhaps the real opportunity for our Gu clan's prosperity lies with Young Master Gu Xiao. Therefore, Young Master Gu Xiao must not leave the ancient realm, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."
