In the distance, Patriarch Xuan You led a group of clan elders over to greet them.
Xuan You appeared exceedingly forthright. He stepped forward, clasped his hands, and spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"I am Xuan You, the Xuan Clan Head. Greetings, Young Master Su."
"I had heard rumors of Your Young Mastership several years ago. Seeing you today, your reputation is indeed well deserved. Young Master Su is truly dignified and handsome, a dragon among men and a phoenix among mortals!"
The elders at his side also wore respectful expressions as they stepped forward to offer courteous greetings.
Name: Xuan You Title: "Heartless Evil Emperor" Destiny Protagonist's Birth Father Age: 2561, Personality: Mercurial, Biased Identity: Xuan Clan Head of the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family Cultivation: Saint Realm Seventh Layer
Su Chenxiao smiled warmly and said,
"I have only just arrived here. Knowing that the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family was here, I came by to take a look."
"The Xuan Family's grand hall is majestic and imposing, truly living up to the name of a Hidden Ancient Clan."
This Young Master Su possessed an extraordinary background. Though he was clearly from an Imperial Clan, he was so courteous that Xuan You's favorable impression of him rose sharply.
Xuan You laughed heartily and said,
"You flatter me, Young Master!"
"Please follow me, Young Master Su. I, Xuan You, shall welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey."
Water Cloud Pavilion of the Xuan Family.
A pavilion stood in the middle of a pond.
All around it were planted Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that emitted fragrant scents. The spiritual energy here was abundant, blue waves flowed gently, mountains and waters were fair, and the scenery was pleasant.
Xuan You poured a pot of tea suffused with a faint fragrance, slowly pushed it forward, and said with a smile,
"The realm where my Xuan Family resides is remote, merely a small domain with no special products. Young Master Su, please try this Origin Tea. It can stabilize one's cultivation and allow one to faintly sense the power of the Great Dao."
As he spoke, Xuan You looked toward Elder Qing and Yuan Fengxiao beside Su Chenxiao and served each of them a cup as well.
"This must be the senior of the Su Clan Shadow Guard, I presume?"
"And this gentleman is the Tianxuan Sect Master. I have long admired you."
Elder Qing remained unmoved, standing beside Su Chenxiao like a statue without uttering a word.
Yuan Fengxiao, however, was flattered beyond measure. He had never imagined that this highly esteemed ancient clan head would actually know a minor sect master as insignificant as himself.
Little did he know that with the abilities of the Ancient Clan Xuan Family, the moment he arrived, every detail of his background had already been thoroughly investigated.
Although he knew the other party was doing this for Young Master Su's sake, Yuan Fengxiao still hurriedly clasped his hands and thanked him.
"You honor me too greatly. Thank you, Patriarch Xuan, for the tea!"
Xuan You smiled, then turned to Su Chenxiao and asked,
"Granny Qian of the Ancient Clan Ming Family informed us some time ago. Young Master Su, you have come this time for the matter of the Crimson Meteor Burial Ground, correct?"
Su Chenxiao sipped his tea, his expression calm as he said with a faint smile,
"The Crimson Meteor Burial Ground opens once every thirty years and is controlled by the Ancient Clan Xuan Family."
"Since I have come to such a treasure land, naturally I must take a look."
"However, I will have to trouble Patriarch Xuan regarding a slot."
Upon hearing this, Xuan You hurriedly waved his hand.
"What are you saying, Young Master?"
"If Young Master wishes to enter the Crimson Meteor Burial Ground, let alone one mere slot—even ten or a hundred—my Xuan Family should offer them with both hands."
As he spoke, Xuan You took out a jade token from his Storage Ring and handed it over.
"What is this?" Su Chenxiao asked.
Xuan You said, "Young Master Su, please keep it safe."
"This is a Qualification Token. The Crimson Meteor Burial Ground was discovered by chance by my Xuan Family's ancestors ten thousand years ago. It is said to have been a battlefield where a Great Emperor of the Dark Era fought dark creatures, and it contains a Great Emperor's opportunity."
"My Ancient Clan Xuan Family knew we could not control it alone, so we opened a thousand qualifications. Every thirty years, other orthodoxies and ancient clans may enter with this token."
"This token is the qualification to enter the burial ground. Only by holding it can one crush it and leave when the burial ground closes."
The Crimson Meteor Burial Ground had existed for tens of thousands of years. As one of the Hidden Ancient Clan Xuan Family's major sources of income, the revenue brought in every year merely through issuing these Qualification Tokens was enormous.
If they had not feared that issuing too many would exhaust the resources within the burial ground, even if this Imperial Clan Young Master wanted a hundred Qualification Tokens, it would not have been a problem.
Su Chenxiao accepted the jade token.
At the very center of the jade token was the prominently engraved character "Xuan."
He could vaguely sense incomparably profound formation patterns flowing within it. Other than that, there was nothing unusual about it.
"Then I shall thank Patriarch Xuan."
Xuan You grinned and declared in high spirits,
"What are you saying, Young Master Su!"
A Qualification Jade Token was something cultivators outside would fight until their heads bled to obtain.
But for the Xuan Family, who issued Qualification Tokens, they had as many as they wanted.
If they could befriend this noble young master from an Imperial Clan, whose background was terrifying, it was simply the most worthwhile bargain imaginable!
As though he had thought of something, Xuan You continued,
"However, Young Master Su, the Crimson Meteor Burial Ground is a continent that forms a world of its own. There are countless ferocious beasts and killing formations within it. Its regional location differs every thirty years, and only those below the King Sealing Realm may enter..."
"The protector beside you likely cannot enter."
"If Young Master Su intends to go, you might as well enter alongside the disciples of my Xuan Family. Our Xuan Family knows a fair amount about the burial ground, after all. That way, we may also help you seize opportunities!"
The only thing he worried about now was that this Imperial Clan Young Master might suffer harm within the burial ground.
If such a thing truly happened, then for his Ancient Clan Xuan Family, it would truly be a disaster rather than a blessing.
Su Chenxiao's eyes flickered as he thought of Xuan Ning, the younger brother of the Destiny Protagonist whom he had seen outside the hall.
The corners of his lips rose as Su Chenxiao said with a faint smile,
"I wonder if Patriarch Xuan has anyone in mind?"
Xuan You's eyes lit up.
Compared to the small opportunities within the burial ground, if someone could enter alongside him and be fortunate enough to befriend this noble Imperial Clan Young Master, the future would hold limitless promise!
His first reaction was to give this heaven-sent opportunity to cling to an Imperial Clan Young Master to his eldest son, Xuan Aotian.
But then his youngest son's dissatisfied, resentful face suddenly appeared in his mind...
Alas.
Xuan You sighed softly inwardly. Aotian was far too impulsive in temperament and unwilling to acknowledge him as his father.
Moreover, he truly had neglected Ning'er all this time...
After thinking it over, only his youngest son, Ning'er, possessed the most suitable strength within the clan.
In the end, he could not favor one over the other.
Thus, Xuan You smiled and said,
"Young Master Su, my unworthy youngest son, Xuan Ning, can undertake this important task."
"My youngest son Xuan Ning has just turned twenty. He possesses the Two Forms Divine Body, and not only is he sensible and obedient, his cultivation has also reached the Undying Realm Ninth Layer."
"If he is fortunate enough to assist you, Young Master, then regarding this burial ground expedition, you will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort!"
"I wonder what you think, Young Master?" Xuan You asked tentatively.
Su Chenxiao drank his tea, pondered for a moment, and nodded slightly.
"Then let it be so."
Delight filled Xuan You's face, and for a moment, he could not help feeling excited and fortunate.
Fortunately, the other elders were not here. Otherwise, the matter of accompanying Young Master Su might not have gone so smoothly.
Xuan You struck while the iron was hot and said,
"Since that is the case, Young Master Su, I shall call my unworthy youngest son over at once."
With that, Xuan You immediately used divine sense transmission to summon Xuan Ning from within the clan.
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