For a moment, Ji Yuanyuan did not understand the meaning behind Chen Wen's words, and instead began thinking about it in all seriousness.
Only after a long while did she nod. "Now that you ask, I do remember. The Ximen Clan truly are not original residents."
"As for whether they came from the Heavenly Ruins, I cannot be too certain."
"If this answer is very important to you, I can have someone look into it for you."
"No need. I just thought of a possibility, so I asked in passing."
Chen Wen shook his head.
But at this moment, he could be absolutely certain that the Ximen Clan had come from the Heavenly Ruins.
In the Heavenly Ruins, he had offended the Ximen Clan before.
Now that such a thing had happened, he had every reason to suspect that the Chen Clan, the Xiao Clan, and the other forces had already contacted Ximen Tiankuang.
Their goal was very simple: to use every resource and connection they had to obstruct his cultivation.
This method was not only safe, it could also achieve their objective to the greatest extent.
Just imagine—if, after half a year, he had not grown much stronger, what kind of ending would await him?
That already went without saying.
If his guess was not wrong, then Ximen Tiankuang had not come today to apologize or explain.
He had come to confirm whether he was Chen Wen.
Thinking of this, Chen Wen let out a soft breath in his heart.
At this moment, he had connected everything together, and everything made sense.
At the same time.
The moment Ximen Tiankuang left the Territory Lord's Mansion, he immediately contacted Jiang Zhanlei.
"How was it? Was it that kid?"
Jiang Zhanlei's voice came through at once, his words carrying an urgency