A white-clad elder stood up, addressing Gu Yuan. His tone held gravity, seriousness, and an unwavering resolve.
This elder, known as Gu Xuan, held a significant position among the three sages of the Gu clan, possessing substantial influence.
His words carried weight, and as they fell, Gu Yuan nodded slightly, saying, "Elder Gu Xuan, rest assured. Gu Xiao is too important; naturally, I won't allow him to leave the ancient realm. Please, have a seat."
Relieved, Gu Xuan sat down.
Gu Yuan scanned the surroundings, his gaze shifting slightly. Mentioning Gu Xiao reminded him of the extraordinary circumstances of Gu Xiao's birth.
It was a morning when he stood atop a mountain peak in the ancient realm, gazing at the sea of clouds.
Suddenly, the entire Central Province quaked inexplicably. The sky burst into myriad hues, rainbows cascaded, and abundant golden lotuses surged from the heavens, covering the ground.
A purple mist surged from the east, spanning an endless thirty thousand miles.
Even within the ancient realm, he witnessed this astonishing scene.
Overwhelmed, he hurried to its source.
There, he was met with an extraordinarily brilliant twelve-colored lotus descending from the sky.
This lotus, about three meters in diameter, had twelve petals, each composed of different colors, emitting an aura of utmost nobility.
The ancient, terrifying aura it emanated caused even him, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, to shiver involuntarily, incapable of resistance.
He couldn't gauge the strength of this aura precisely, but he knew it at least reached the level of a Dou Di. Only that level of aura could strike fear into a Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
At the center of the twelve-petal lotus, on the lotus platform, lay a bright and pure baby emitting a dazzling glow. This baby was none other than the current Gu Xiao.
It was because he sensed Gu Xiao's extraordinariness that he immediately brought Gu Xiao back to the ancient realm.
Gu Xiao's origin was exceedingly mystical. The phenomenon caused by his birth was even more astonishing than the records of the birth of the ancient Emperor, Tuoshe.
Trapped at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Sheng for many years, Gu Yuan yearned to become a Dou di.
He had speculated about Gu Xiao's identity: was he a divine child descended from the heavens, or the reincarnation of an ancient Dou di?
Truthfully, he wasn't sure!
But regardless, Gu Xiao's incredible background and mystique made him suspect that Gu Xiao might hide the potential to become a Dou di. Thus, he naturally wouldn't allow Gu Xiao to step out of the ancient realm.
After all, it wasn't just him who sensed Gu Xiao's existence; some others might be plotting.
"Patriarch, since Gu Xiao, cannot leave the ancient realm, and you don't want to pressure Miss Xuan'er, I suggest we select another suitable candidate within the clan to replace her. Regardless, we still need to obtain the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade from the Xiao family," an elder spoke upon hearing Gu Yuan's words.
This suggestion garnered agreement from other elders; it seemed like an ideal compromise.
"Then, as Elder Gu Lin suggested, let's quickly choose the candidate. I will personally send them to the Xiao family. It shouldn't pose a problem," Gu Yuan confirmed with a firm gesture.
"We understand," the numerous elders replied unanimously.
"Well, let's call it a day. Disperse," Gu Yuan's voice fell, and he vanished on the spot.
The elders exchanged glances and gradually withdrew.
---
On the other side, Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er continued walking hand in hand along the road.
A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, immersing them in a captivating scent.
"Xun'er, did Uncle Gu mention again about sending you to the Xiao family?" Gu Xiao asked as they walked.
He knew that Gu Xun'er stayed in the ancient realm until now solely because of him.
Gu Yuan had expectations of him, and the entire Gu clan believed he harbored a world-shaking secret—the potential to become a Dou di.
To them, his existence was more critical than the eight jades required to open the Dou di's ancient cave, a near-impossible task!
He knew those people were desperately trying to uncover his secrets, to strengthen the Gu clan.
Gu Xun'er being close to him, and building a good relationship, made them less likely to oppose her. It made him feel a sense of belonging to the Gu clan, ensuring they wouldn't pressure Gu Xun'er as long as he was around.
But truth be told, he had no extraordinary secrets or the potential to become a Dou di.
In the end, it was all a setup by the system. Those so-called phenomena were arranged by the system. He was just a so-called genius whose body was still sealed.
"Since that time, Father hasn't mentioned it to Xuan'er again."
As expected, Gu Xun'er's words confirmed his speculation.
"It seems Xun'er's tears back then had quite an effect," Gu Xiao smiled, recalling the incident.
Gu Xun'er was merely four years old at the time. Despite her early maturity, her mentality was that of a seven or eight-year-old back then. Unlike now, where her mentality was equivalent to that of a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl. When things got urgent, she burst into tears instantly.
Hearing Gu Xiao bring up the past incident, Gu Xun'er blushed slightly, perhaps the only embarrassing thing she had done so far.
From childhood till now, that was the only time she had cried.
"Gu Xiao!" Gu Xun'er bit her lip, a hint of embarrassment in her voice.
"Okay, okay, I won't mention it," knowing Gu Xun'er was sensitive, Gu Xiao immediately dropped the topic.
"Let's go sit over there, Xun'er!" Gu Xiao pointed to a nearby pavilion and spoke softly.
"Sure!" Gu Xun'er agreed and took small steps towards the nearby pavilion with Gu Xiao.
Inside the pavilion was a stone table, a frequent spot for Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er to play. It was often stocked with fruits and pastries. The two sat at the stone table, enjoying the pastries, fostering a particularly harmonious atmosphere.
"It seems like you two little fellows are in good spirits today," a soft chuckle sounded nearby as Gu Yuan's figure appeared before them.
He watched the two quietly, his face carrying a gentle smile.
"Father!"
"Uncle Gu!"
Upon seeing Gu Yuan, both Gu Xun'er and Gu Xiao called out, and Gu Xun'er even jumped off her seat, diving into Gu Yuan's embrace.
A white-clad elder stood up, addressing Gu Yuan. His tone held gravity, seriousness, and an unwavering resolve.
This elder, known as Gu Xuan, held a significant position among the three sages of the Gu clan, possessing substantial influence.
His words carried weight, and as they fell, Gu Yuan nodded slightly, saying, "Elder Gu Xuan, rest assured. Gu Xiao is too important; naturally, I won't allow him to leave the ancient realm. Please, have a seat."
Relieved, Gu Xuan sat down.
Gu Yuan scanned the surroundings, his gaze shifting slightly. Mentioning Gu Xiao reminded him of the extraordinary circumstances of Gu Xiao's birth.
It was a morning when he stood atop a mountain peak in the ancient realm, gazing at the sea of clouds.
Suddenly, the entire Central Province quaked inexplicably. The sky burst into myriad hues, rainbows cascaded, and abundant golden lotuses surged from the heavens, covering the ground.
A purple mist surged from the east, spanning an endless thirty thousand miles.
Even within the ancient realm, he witnessed this astonishing scene.
Overwhelmed, he hurried to its source.
There, he was met with an extraordinarily brilliant twelve-colored lotus descending from the sky.
This lotus, about three meters in diameter, had twelve petals, each composed of different colors, emitting an aura of utmost nobility.
The ancient, terrifying aura it emanated caused even him, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, to shiver involuntarily, incapable of resistance.
He couldn't gauge the strength of this aura precisely, but he knew it at least reached the level of a Dou Di. Only that level of aura could strike fear into a Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
At the center of the twelve-petal lotus, on the lotus platform, lay a bright and pure baby emitting a dazzling glow. This baby was none other than the current Gu Xiao.
It was because he sensed Gu Xiao's extraordinariness that he immediately brought Gu Xiao back to the ancient realm.
Gu Xiao's origin was exceedingly mystical. The phenomenon caused by his birth was even more astonishing than the records of the birth of the ancient Emperor, Tuoshe.
Trapped at the peak of Nine-Star Dou Sheng for many years, Gu Yuan yearned to become a Dou di.
He had speculated about Gu Xiao's identity: was he a divine child descended from the heavens, or the reincarnation of an ancient Dou di?
Truthfully, he wasn't sure!
But regardless, Gu Xiao's incredible background and mystique made him suspect that Gu Xiao might hide the potential to become a Dou di. Thus, he naturally wouldn't allow Gu Xiao to step out of the ancient realm.
After all, it wasn't just him who sensed Gu Xiao's existence; some others might be plotting.
"Patriarch, since Gu Xiao, cannot leave the ancient realm, and you don't want to pressure Miss Xuan'er, I suggest we select another suitable candidate within the clan to replace her. Regardless, we still need to obtain the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade from the Xiao family," an elder spoke upon hearing Gu Yuan's words.
This suggestion garnered agreement from other elders; it seemed like an ideal compromise.
"Then, as Elder Gu Lin suggested, let's quickly choose the candidate. I will personally send them to the Xiao family. It shouldn't pose a problem," Gu Yuan confirmed with a firm gesture.
"We understand," the numerous elders replied unanimously.
"Well, let's call it a day. Disperse," Gu Yuan's voice fell, and he vanished on the spot.
The elders exchanged glances and gradually withdrew.
---
On the other side, Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er continued walking hand in hand along the road.
A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, immersing them in a captivating scent.
"Xun'er, did Uncle Gu mention again about sending you to the Xiao family?" Gu Xiao asked as they walked.
He knew that Gu Xun'er stayed in the ancient realm until now solely because of him.
Gu Yuan had expectations of him, and the entire Gu clan believed he harbored a world-shaking secret—the potential to become a Dou di.
To them, his existence was more critical than the eight jades required to open the Dou di's ancient cave, a near-impossible task!
He knew those people were desperately trying to uncover his secrets, to strengthen the Gu clan.
Gu Xun'er being close to him, and building a good relationship, made them less likely to oppose her. It made him feel a sense of belonging to the Gu clan, ensuring they wouldn't pressure Gu Xun'er as long as he was around.
But truth be told, he had no extraordinary secrets or the potential to become a Dou di.
In the end, it was all a setup by the system. Those so-called phenomena were arranged by the system. He was just a so-called genius whose body was still sealed.
"Since that time, Father hasn't mentioned it to Xuan'er again."
As expected, Gu Xun'er's words confirmed his speculation.
"It seems Xun'er's tears back then had quite an effect," Gu Xiao smiled, recalling the incident.
Gu Xun'er was merely four years old at the time. Despite her early maturity, her mentality was that of a seven or eight-year-old back then. Unlike now, where her mentality was equivalent to that of a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl. When things got urgent, she burst into tears instantly.
Hearing Gu Xiao bring up the past incident, Gu Xun'er blushed slightly, perhaps the only embarrassing thing she had done so far.
From childhood till now, that was the only time she had cried.
"Gu Xiao!" Gu Xun'er bit her lip, a hint of embarrassment in her voice.
"Okay, okay, I won't mention it," knowing Gu Xun'er was sensitive, Gu Xiao immediately dropped the topic.
"Let's go sit over there, Xun'er!" Gu Xiao pointed to a nearby pavilion and spoke softly.
"Sure!" Gu Xun'er agreed and took small steps towards the nearby pavilion with Gu Xiao.
Inside the pavilion was a stone table, a frequent spot for Gu Xiao and Gu Xun'er to play. It was often stocked with fruits and pastries. The two sat at the stone table, enjoying the pastries, fostering a particularly harmonious atmosphere.
"It seems like you two little fellows are in good spirits today," a soft chuckle sounded nearby as Gu Yuan's figure appeared before them.
He watched the two quietly, his face carrying a gentle smile.
"Father!"
"Uncle Gu!"
Upon seeing Gu Yuan, both Gu Xun'er and Gu Xiao called out, and Gu Xun'er even jumped off her seat, diving into Gu Yuan's embrace.
