The Interesting Xiao Clan

"Different Fire?"

Xiao Xun'er's brows furrowed even deeper.

There was only one explanation for someone to so easily break through the aura of the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame: Xiao Han possessed a Different Fire!

"Phew!"

Xiao Xun'er let out a long breath. Since arriving at the Xiao Clan in Wutan City, this was the first time she had shown such an expression.

Xiao Han actually possessed a Different Fire?

But how could a mere disciple of the Xiao Clan in tiny Wutan City possess a Different Fire?

One had to know that Different Fires were incredibly tyrannical. Even powerful Dou Emperors would not dare ignore them.

Could it be that Xiao Clan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan, had left behind a Different Fire that had been passed down to this day?

As the young lady of the Gu Clan, Xiao Xun'er knew that Xiao Xuan had been an extraordinary senior who possessed three Different Fires by himself.

Very quickly, Xiao Xun'er dismissed this speculation.

According to the Gu Clan's intelligence, Xiao Xuan, the Xiao Clan's ancestor, had indeed possessed three Different Fires. However, at the critical moment when he used the bloodline power of the entire Xiao Clan in an attempt to break through to the Dou Di realm, he was besieged by two Nine-Star Dou Shengs of the Hun Clan and the Void Swallowing Flame, ranked second on the Different Fire Ranking. He suffered severe injuries, triggering a backlash from his three Different Fires. In the end, his Physical Body was destroyed, leaving behind only a remnant soul.

Moreover, even if the Xiao Clan had inherited a Different Fire, the Different Fires possessed by Senior Xiao Xuan had only been lower-ranked flames on the Different Fire Ranking.

Being from the Gu Clan, Xiao Xun'er knew that once one's cultivation reached the Dou Sheng realm, one could use their own cultivation to accommodate multiple Different Fires within their body at once. However, they had to be lower-ranked Different Fires.

Yet Xiao Han had remained completely unharmed beneath the aura of the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame. This indicated that the Different Fire he possessed was definitely not one of the lower-ranked flames on the Different Fire Ranking.

Besides, even if the Xiao Clan had inherited a Different Fire, Xiao Han could never have been its inheritor. After all, Xiao Yan was Xiao Zhan's son and the Young Master of the Xiao Clan. Or perhaps Xiao Yan's two biological elder brothers.

Since Xiao Han's Different Fire was not one inherited by the Xiao Clan, the speculation in Xiao Xun'er's heart became even firmer.

Xiao Han was actually from the Hun Clan.

If he was from the Hun Clan, then they indeed had the ability to obtain a Different Fire.

Different Fires were not some cheap street-stall goods. They were priceless treasures.

Since Xiao Han, like her, Xiao Xun'er, was qualified to possess a Different Fire, his status within the Hun Clan was definitely not low.

At this thought, Xiao Xun'er's heart sank. She was immensely curious about Xiao Han and thought to herself, Xiao Han, who exactly are you?

Of course, no matter how hard Xiao Xun'er racked her brains, she would never have guessed that Xiao Han did indeed possess a Different Fire. However, Xiao Han's Different Fire had been seized from Yao Lao.

"Vendor."

Xiao Yan shot Xiao Han a hostile look, wanting only to quickly conclude this transaction and return to refine Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid to improve his cultivation. He asked, "Well? These things total four hundred and seventy Gold Coins. Are you selling them or not?"

Before the vendor could speak, Xiao Han cut in first. "Vendor, five hundred Gold Coins. I only want that Black Iron Shard!"

"What? Five hundred Gold Coins for just that Black Iron Shard?"

The vendor, Xiao Xun'er, and Xiao Mei all stared at Xiao Han in astonishment, unable to understand why he would spend such a high price on such an ordinary-looking object.

"That's right." Xiao Han nodded.

"Xiao Han, what are you doing?" Xiao Yan glared coldly at Xiao Han.

Others might not know the hidden secrets within the Black Iron Shard, but Xiao Yan, whose soul perception was exceptional, knew that the Black Iron Shard before him concealed a treasure. He had even received confirmation from the Old Grandpa in his Ring.

Seeing the treasure about to fall into Xiao Han's hands, Xiao Yan mocked, "Are you so full you have nothing better to do? You're offering five hundred Gold Coins for an ordinary Black Iron Shard. Xiao Han, even if you want to target me, there's no need to waste money like this, right?"

"You got that right. I just like targeting you." Xiao Han looked at the vendor and asked, "So? Five hundred Gold Coins—are you selling it or not?"

"Hehe..."

A crafty gleam flashed through the street vendor's eyes as he revealed a profiteer's smile. With a faint chuckle, he said, "Five hundred Gold Coins... I'll have to consider that. But if you can offer eight hundred Gold Coins, I can sell this item to you without a second thought!"

"Eight hundred?"

At the side, Xiao Mei's Dai Eyebrows knitted together as she could not help but snap, "You might as well rob someone! It's just an ordinary Black Iron Shard. It's worth one Gold Coin at most."

Xiao Han smiled and raised a hand, signaling Xiao Mei to stop. With his other hand, he snatched the Black Iron Shard from Xiao Yan's grasp. Then, he spent eight hundred Points from the system to exchange for eight hundred Gold Coins, tossing them before the vendor as he said happily, "Alright, deal!"

Damn!

The vendor stared at Xiao Han, dumbfounded.

Xiao Han had actually agreed?

The street vendor had been setting up shop here for more than a day or two. He had seen plenty of suckers, but this was the first time he had seen one so straightforward.

"Ding dong!"

While everyone except Xiao Yan was still stunned, the system's voice suddenly rang out:

"Congratulations, you have obtained the Black Iron Shard and overturned the story line of Battle Through the Heavens. Reward: 60 Experience Points."

"Ding dong!"

"Congratulations, your Experience Points are full and you have leveled up. Current level: Three-Star Dou Zhe!"

Name: Xiao Han.

Level: Level 3 (Three-Star Dou Zhe, 5220).

Energy: 1.22 points.

Combat Skill: Immense Strength.

Cultivation Method: None.

Equipment: None.

Treasure: Bone Spirit Cold Fire.

Item: Black Iron Shard.

Special Item: None.

Auxiliary Divine Ability: Grafting Flowers onto Trees (1010).

Points: 400.

From his personal information panel, Xiao Han learned that he still needed 215 Experience Points to advance to the next level.

"Advanced?"

Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Mei, and the street stall owner all stared in astonishment. The stall owner in particular was dumbfounded—Xiao Han had merely touched the Black Iron Shard, yet he had directly advanced.

Could that Black Iron Shard actually be a treasure?

The stall owner regretted it to death. Judging by the fluctuations in Xiao Han's aura just now, Xiao Han seemed to possess the cultivation of a Dou Zhe.

At such a young age, he was already a Dou Zhe. Would such a genius really be some gullible fool?

"Was it the Black Iron Shard?"

The stall owner's instincts told him that Xiao Han's advancement had to be related to the Black Iron Shard.

The moon shone bright amid sparse stars. Within the Courtyard House where Xiao Xun'er lived alone in the Xiao Clan, a shadow appeared out of thin air and dropped to one knee before her.

By the dim candlelight, Xiao Xun'er continued reading the book in her hands and asked, "Ling Ying, have you found out?"

The shadow cupped his fists and replied with utmost respect, "Reporting to Miss, according to this subordinate's investigation, Xiao Han is indeed the biological son of Xiao Long of the Xiao Clan and Chen Susu!"

Xiao Xun'er's expression tightened slightly, but she continued reading the book in her hands. In a clear voice, she said, "Then he is not from the Hun Clan?"

"Miss!"

The shadow respectfully continued, "This subordinate also investigated Xiao Han's parents, Xiao Long and Chen Susu."

"Was there anything unusual?" Xiao Xun'er calmly continued reading.

"There is nothing unusual about Xiao Long. He is indeed Xiao Dingtian's son. However, this subordinate could find no information regarding Chen Susu's background. All I know is that Xiao Long once went out to travel, and when he returned, he brought Chen Susu back with him. The two were in love, and not long after, they gave birth to Xiao Han," the shadow reported every detail respectfully.

"Is that so?" Xiao Xun'er finally closed the book in her hands and stood up.

"Yes." The shadow nodded and continued, "What is strange is that ever since then, Chen Susu has never returned to her family home, nor has anyone from her family ever visited the Xiao Clan. There has not even been any correspondence between the two sides!"

"Is that all?" Xiao Xun'er smiled faintly.

"Yes." The shadow nodded.

"Alright, you may leave." Xiao Xun'er waved her hand.

"Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, the shadow vanished into thin air without any visible movement.

A short while later, Xiao Xun'er looked up at the bright moon overhead. Her pearly teeth parted as she smiled. "The Xiao Clan is becoming more and more interesting!"