Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan gradually recovered from his shock. He secretly sized up the middle-aged man before him and gave a dry laugh, momentarily at a loss for words.
Before such a terrifying figure whose strength reached the heavens, it felt as though any thought that crossed his mind would be discovered by the other party.
"Hehe, my name is Gu Yuan. Come to think of it, we met when you were born, though no one knew my identity then," the middle-aged man said with a faint smile.
Xiao Yan wore a stunned expression. He had clearly never expected that he had met the Patriarch of the Ancient Clan, this overwhelmingly powerful man, from the moment he entered this world.
"May I ask what important matter Patriarch Gu Yuan summoned this junior here for?" Xiao Yan hesitated before respectfully asking.
"Naturally, it concerns you and Xun Er!" Gu Yuan said with a smile.
Xiao Yan's heart tightened, and he could not help frowning. "Patriarch Gu Yuan, do you also disapprove of Xun Er and me being together?"
"That is not my intention. As long as Xun Er is willing, it would not be appropriate for me, as her father, to force her. Moreover, with her current Divine Grade Bloodline, even I, the Patriarch of the Ancient Clan, cannot forcibly order her to do anything," Gu Yuan said with a smile. "As for you, although you are still somewhat behind the peak of the Gu Clan's younger generation, your potential is immense. Coupled with your young age, you will surely accomplish great things in the future!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was startled, then joy surged into his eyes.
"Thank you, Patriarch Gu Yuan." Xiao Yan clasped his fists and said happily.
"Do not celebrate too soon. Though I will