Hu Xi bowed slightly, her movements elegant, and said, "Divine Son Xunran, thank you for your care."
Although it wasn't actually him taking care of her, and she had hardly ever met him.
Nan Xunran nodded slightly, his movements simple yet graceful.
Hu Xi frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, and said, "You don't seem surprised at all?"
Nan Xunran's gaze was calm as he slowly said, "The current patriarch of the Nine-Tailed Clan Hu Xi."
Hu Xi looked surprised, her delicate face filled with astonishment, and said, "You recognize me?"
Nan Xunran's expression remained unchanged, his voice clear and cold like the wind. "I've seen it before; the barely noticeable pale purple markings at the tip of your tail are quite unique."
Hu Xi froze, as if frozen in place. After a moment, she regained her composure, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes, and slowly said, "We've only met once?"
At that time, he was only three or four years old, yet he was able to notice such subtle details; this child was truly exceptionally intelligent.
Nan Wang approached, a hint of pride on his face, and said loudly, "How about it? Xunran clever, isn't he?"
Hu Xi glanced at him sideways, sighing inwardly: He's much older than the Nan Clan's divine son, yet he doesn't even know who she is.
Then, Hu Xi respectfully bowed to Nan Xunran, her expression solemn, and said, "Divine Son Xunran, please help me return to my clan."
Nan Wang crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow slightly, saying, "Will we need help going back?"
Hu Xi frowned, her expression solemn, and said in a deep voice, "There is infighting within the clan, and my supporters are all being controlled. If I go back alone, I will surely die."
Nan Wang pressed further, "And your king? Does he just let you cause such a ruckus?"
Hu Xi shook her head gently and sighed helplessly, "Father is in seclusion, which is why they are so fearless."
Nan Wang said leisurely, "I suppose you're dissatisfied with your position as clan leader. I've heard that you only got this position because of your king's favoritism, and your own strength isn't particularly outstanding."
Hu Xi was not angry. She raised her chin and replied, "To be a clan leader, strength is certainly key, but strategy is also indispensable. My strength is about the same as my brother's, but I am more meticulous than him, so Father values me more."
Then, she turned slightly to the side, her hands unconsciously clenching, and continued, "Among our generation, only my brother and I are qualified to be the clan leader. If I die, even if Father is furious, there is nothing he can do but let my brother succeed to the position of clan leader."
Nan Xunran, slowly spoke, her voice cold. "If you want the Nan Clan to help you, you should expect something in return."
Nan Wang narrowed his eyes, a half-smile on his face, and said, "Little Xunran, tell me, what benefits would we gain if we handed her over to her brother?"
Hu Xi's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. She took a deep breath and calmly said, "If the Nine-Tailed Clan falls into brother's hands, it will surely decline!"
Nan Wang crossed his arms and said nonchalantly, "Oh? What does this have to do with our Nan Clan? Even if your Nine-Tailed Clan is wiped out, what does it have to do with us?"
Hu Xi pursed her lips, looked directly at Nan Xunran, and said, "The Nan Clan is powerful, but the Nine-Tailed Clan is willing to sincerely submit. Will the Nan Clan refuse?"
Nan Xunran slightly raised her eyes and said calmly, "Will your father agree?"
Hu Xi raised her head slightly and calmly replied, "The Black Ice Spirit Dragon Clan has already submitted to Divine Son Xunran, hasn't it?"
Upon hearing this, Nan Xunran merely raised an eyebrow slightly.
Hu Xi continued, "I can perceive things that others cannot. This is my talent, and also the reason why my father values me."
She took a step forward, looking directly at Nan Xunran with neither arrogance nor servility, her head held high and her gaze resolute.
"Father will not say much. Now, in this entire Sacred Domain, the Nan Clan is the only powerful force, and the Demon Race has declined."
If our clan does not submit, the Nan Clan will eventually wipe us out completely.
Nan Xunran's gaze was deep, as if he could see through everything, yet he remained unmoved.
Hu Xi's expression was solemn as she slowly said, "Although I am unwilling, I have to admit that if the Nan Clan wanted to destroy my clan, it would be as easy as turning my hand."
Rather than waiting to die, it's better to surrender willingly.
Then, she knelt down, her movements solemn and dignified, and said in a deep voice, "Divine Son Xunran, from this day forward, the Nine-Tailed Clan is willing to follow you."
Nan Wang stepped forward and said, "Little Xunran, if you agree, I will immediately deal with her brother."
Hu Xi kept her head down, her body motionless, the strands of hair on her forehead swaying gently in the wind, anxiously awaiting Nan Xunran's reply.
Nan Xunran parted his thin lips slightly, "Okay."
Upon hearing this answer, Hu Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense shoulders relaxed.
Nan Wang stepped forward, patted her shoulder, and solemnly said, "Choosing to follow Xunran will be the wisest decision you ever make."
Hu Xi thought to herself, she had long heard that the Nan Clan doted on their divine son, but she never expected it to be to this extent.
Their entire clan submitted to their lord, not the entire Nan Clan. His first reaction wasn't anger, but joy?