What Have the Ancestors Even Blessed?

"Ladies first. Xun Er, you go first." Chu Xiao reached out and stroked Xun Er's head.

That intimate gesture made every cell in Xun Er's body rejoice.

She did not want to hide anything from Chu Xiao. With smiling eyes, she said, "Brother Chu Xiao, are you..."

Xun Er was about to mention the Diary when her heart suddenly clenched violently, as though someone had seized it.

Immediately after, a sense of taboo rose from the depths of her soul, telling her that she could not tell Chu Xiao about the copy.

Otherwise, she would not merely lose her memories—her soul would shatter. Even Chu Xiao would be affected in some way.

The feeling came quickly and vanished just as quickly, as though nothing had happened.

Meeting Chu Xiao's eyes, Xun Er naturally changed the subject. "Have you fallen for Xun Er?"

"I've always liked Xun Er." Chu Xiao answered openly. "It was just brotherly affection before. Now, it's different. I want to treat you well and protect you for the rest of my life."

Xun Er was now completely convinced of the Diary's power and the truth of its information.

If this had been before, Chu Xiao would only have said that he saw her as a younger sister.

But if he had returned after being reborn, then it made sense that Chu Xiao, who would make her his Empress in the future, would say such things.

"Then, Brother Chu Xiao, you also know that Xun Er's identity is extraordinary, right?" Xun Er clasped her hands behind her back and lowered her head to look at the tips of her feet, barely visible beneath her skirt.

"I know!" Chu Xiao's gaze turned resolute. "This is also what I wanted to tell you. No matter who you are, what faction you come from, or how much pressure there is in being with you, please believe in me."

"If a Dou Huang isn't enough, then I'll become a Dou Zong. If a Dou Zong isn't enough, then I'll become a Dou Zun. One day, I will definitely become strong enough that no one can oppose us being together. Trust me!"

Those sincere words moved Xun Er deeply, and her heart was as sweet as if she had drunk honey.

Before today, she would only have been happy about Chu Xiao's feelings, while believing she had to bear the pressure herself.

Because before the Ancient Clan, even Chu Xiao's only noteworthy talent right now amounted to nothing.

As the daughter of the Ancient Clan's patriarch, she was more likely to reach a level where the clan could not object.

But after reading the Diary, she knew she only needed to wait. Chu Xiao would definitely accomplish it.

"Then let's make a pinky promise." Xun Er held out her little finger. "Let's make an agreement the way you taught me."

Chu Xiao hooked his pinky around hers and said solemnly, "Pinky promise, hang ourselves for a hundred years and never change. Whoever breaks it is a puppy."

A breathtaking smile bloomed on Xun Er's face. After withdrawing her hand, she walked prettily into the courtyard, then turned back to look at Chu Xiao. "Brother Chu Xiao, Xun Er believes in you."

With deep affection in his eyes, Chu Xiao asked, "Xun Er, can you tell me what your surname really is?"

Xun Er's eyes flickered. Parting her red lips slightly, she said, "Gu!"

They looked at each other, and everything was understood without words.

A few breaths later, after Xun Er's figure disappeared around the corner of the courtyard wall, Chu Xiao finally turned and left.

As he was nearing his own courtyard, he encountered a girl at a corner. She wore a white dress, had a slender figure, and possessed a pure yet slightly seductive charm. She looked to be around fourteen years old.

Compared to Xun Er, she could only be considered a minor beauty. But if her picture were posted online in his previous life, she could become a huge internet celebrity in minutes, earning titles like "the pinnacle of pure desire," "a living white moonlight," and "the ideal first love."

"Cousin~"

The girl spotted Chu Xiao as well and immediately ran toward him like a cheerful butterfly.

"Mei'er, I heard that during the test a few days ago, your Dou Qi reached the seventh stage. Congratulations." Chu Xiao wore a gentle smile, though his eyes held a probing look.

Based on what he knew of Xun Er, she would not have gone to Fang Yi's for dinner tonight. Xiao Yan had just suffered a broken engagement, so it would not have been appropriate for her to appear there.

As for celebrating his birthday, she could simply make a special trip to his courtyard later.

Such abnormal behavior had to be caused by an outside influence. Most likely, she had obtained a Diary Copy.

And their earlier conversation had convinced him that Xun Er truly had a copy and had already believed his nonsense.

Now that he had run into Xiao Mei outside the courtyard, he could not help but wonder whether this little cousin also had a copy.

"I can't compare to you at all, Cousin." A flush appeared on Xiao Mei's fair face as she stared straight at Chu Xiao, her dark eyes shining like stars. "You're already a powerful Dou Master. By the time I'm eighteen, I'll have to thank the ancestors for blessing me if I can reach three-star Dou Zhe~"

The corner of Chu Xiao's mouth twitched.

If Xiao Xuan in the Heavenly Tomb heard that, he would probably be so furious that he exploded on the spot.

The former imperial clan had actually dwindled to just one Dou Ling, and he was not even surnamed Xiao. What exactly had the ancestors blessed?

"You need to have more confidence." Chu Xiao took on an instructive tone. "If there's anything you don't understand in cultivation, you can ask me. Strive to break through to Dou Zhe before the coming-of-age ceremony."

"How could that be possible?" Xiao Mei boldly took the initiative to hug Chu Xiao's arm. With smiling eyes, she coquettishly said in a soft voice, "I'm not a genius like you, Cousin. There are less than ten months left. It would already be very good if I could raise my Dou Qi by one stage."

"That depends on whether you trust me." Chu Xiao tapped Xiao Mei's forehead with a finger. "As long as you listen to me, I guarantee you can do it."

In the Jia Ma Empire, there were no shortcuts for cultivation during the stage of condensing Dou Qi.

But Xiao Yan had now become Yao Chen's disciple and would refine pills like Foundation Establishment Liquid, which could assist in cultivating Dou Qi.

When the time came, Chu Xiao would naturally find a way to get a few bottles for Xiao Mei and the other younger members of the Xiao Family.

Once he and Xiao Yan became Dou Emperors, these people's Dou Di Bloodline would awaken twice.

By then, everyone in the Xiao Family would possess the most exceptional talent on this continent.

After they traveled to the Great Thousand World, every one of them would have the bearing of a Supreme Being and would serve as a pillar even within first-rate factions.

A little early investment could build good relationships, and he was more than willing to do that.

What was more, he truly had feelings for the Xiao Family. There was not that much calculation involved.

"Of course I trust you, Cousin. Then Mei'er won't hesitate to trouble you when the time comes~" Xiao Mei secretly rejoiced.

She did not care whether she could actually do it. Having a reason to spend more time with Chu Xiao was already a win.

When Cousin Xiao Yu returned, she would discover that she had already become a defeated dog. What use were long legs then?

"This is Mei'er's birthday gift for Brother Chu Xiao." Xiao Mei took out a handmade jade pendant.

"Thank you." Chu Xiao accepted the jade pendant and put it away close to his body.

After they exchanged a few more words, Xiao Mei finally left reluctantly, looking back with every step.

"Mei'er probably doesn't have a copy."

Chu Xiao thought to himself and communicated with the Diary. "Bind Xun Er for me."

The Diary immediately sent him a message: binding must be performed face-to-face.

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Chu Xiao looked at it with utter disdain.

The Diary went silent again.

"Just as unlikable as expected."

Chu Xiao curled his lips slightly and chose to bind Xiao Mei instead.

There was no need to rush off to find Xun Er again tonight. He could bind her when they met tomorrow.

Xun Er had quite a few valuable things on her. He had to pray that his luck was good.

The Diary returned a message: binding failed.

"Just as expected, she doesn't have one." Chu Xiao felt no ripples in his heart.

After Xiao Mei left, he entered his courtyard. Once he had bathed, he lay down on his bed.

With his hands behind his head and his eyes closed, he began writing in the Diary.

Who slept at night?

Diary Copy holders, get up and party.

And while he was at it, he would do a little brainwashing on Xun Er.

I've completely confirmed that I was reborn. I couldn't resist doing a few things, and now I have a bit of a headache.

The Women: Stare!

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