Fleecing His Father Through Strength

"Grandfather! Does the Xiao Clan have any inherited token?" Xiao Han suddenly asked Xiao Ding Tian.

According to the Storyline of Battle Through the Heavens, the Fragment of Tuoshe Ancient Jade would ultimately be obtained by Soul Hall from Xiao Zhan.

The Tuoshe Ancient Jade was connected to Dou Di's Mansion left behind by the last Dou Di. If he got there before Soul Hall and Xiao Yan, the Experience Points he gained would be absolutely immeasurable.

"An inherited token?" Xiao Ding Tian frowned. "Why are you asking about that?"

"Just asking. All great clans and major sects have inherited tokens, personally kept by the clan leader or Sect Leader as symbols of their authority. As one of Wutan City's three great clans, with such a long history, does our Xiao Clan not have an inherited token?" Xiao Han had wanted to mention the Fragment of Tuoshe Ancient Jade directly. Given the Xiao Clan's current decline, even if the jade fragment were placed before Xiao Ding Tian, he probably would not recognize it.

"That's right. Our Xiao Clan does indeed possess inherited tokens. You are so outstanding that, even if you do not become clan leader in the future, you will still become an elder of the clan. There is no harm in telling you now." Xiao Ding Tian's expression returned to its usual solemnity as he continued, "Our Xiao Clan has three inherited tokens in total. The first is a Candle Dragon Sword of Mysterious Tier Upper Grade. It can slice through hair blown against its edge and is incomparably sharp."

"The second is a Mysterious Tier Intermediate battle skill—Raging Lion's Fury. Only the elders and clan leader are qualified to learn it."

"The third is rather strange. It is a piece of crystal-clear precious jade."

"Precious jade?" Xiao Han was slightly stunned. This was very likely the Tuoshe Ancient Jade inherited by the Xiao Clan.

"Yes." Xiao Ding Tian frowned slightly and said, "This jade can be called a peerless beauty. However, there is not the slightest fluctuation of battle qi upon it. I truly do not understand why the ancestors of the Xiao Clan passed it down as a token. I have even wondered whether it was some ancestor's prank."

After hearing Xiao Ding Tian's words, Xiao Han was already quite certain that this piece of jade was ninety-nine percent likely to be the Fragment of Tuoshe Ancient Jade.

"Grandfather, is becoming the clan leader the only way to obtain this jade?" Xiao Han got straight to the key issue. According to the Storyline, Soul Hall would seize this Tuoshe Ancient Jade in the future.

"Yes." Xiao Ding Tian looked at Xiao Han with satisfaction. He could sense Xiao Han's interest in the jade.

Back then, had he not been the same? He had thought it was some extraordinary treasure.

Behind the scenes, Xiao Ding Tian had relied on his authority as an elder to study it with Xiao Zhan several times, yet they had failed to uncover even a trace of useful information.

To them, that jade was merely an ordinary object.

A person could not be without goals, especially someone as gifted as Xiao Han.

With that in mind, Xiao Ding Tian tempted him, "If you want to obtain that ancient jade, you can only become the Xiao Clan's leader. With your talent, if you cultivate diligently, you will be fully qualified to become the Xiao Clan's leader in the future. At that time, you can obtain the ancient jade. Oh, and the Candle Dragon Sword and Raging Lion's Fury as well!"

The Candle Dragon Sword and Raging Lion's Fury!

Xiao Han looked calmly at Xiao Ding Tian.

Perhaps, in Xiao Ding Tian's eyes, the Candle Dragon Sword and Raging Lion's Fury were the true treasures. Little did he know that the ancient jade was the greatest treasure on the Battle Qi Continent, without equal.

"Father!"

At the mention of the clan leader, Xiao Han cast an ill-intentioned glance at Xiao Hao. "Didn't you just say that you had not given me much money or any additional material assistance? Now that my talent is so outstanding, shouldn't you compensate me for what you owed me in the past?"

"Uh..."

Xiao Hao stared blankly at Xiao Han.

In the past, Xiao Han had suffered from a severe fetish for objects and liked collecting little underwear. That was why Xiao Hao had always neglected this son of his.

Now, Xiao Han was so exceptional, exceptional to the point of near perfection. As his biological father, Xiao Hao felt it was necessary to make up for the care he had failed to show Xiao Han in the past.

Xiao Hao gritted his teeth and made up his mind. With a wave of his hand, he tossed a crimson sword toward Xiao Han.

"The Blazing Flame Sword!"

As a son, Xiao Han knew that the Blazing Flame Sword in his hand was Xiao Hao's personal sword. It was Mysterious Tier Lower Grade.

For Xiao Han, who was currently in desperate need of targets from which to extract attributes, this was quite a good item.

"Grandfather, shouldn't you show something too?" Xiao Han looked toward Xiao Ding Tian.

Seeing Xiao Ding Tian deep in thought, Xiao Han gave a mischievous smile and reminded him, "Grandfather, you are an elder and the Xiao Clan's Third Elder. Whatever you give me cannot diminish your status."

"Uh..."

Xiao Ding Tian looked at Xiao Han in astonishment, feeling both amused and helpless. This was simply fleecing his father. No, fleecing his grandfather.

However, Xiao Han was fleecing his grandfather through sheer strength!

In the past, Xiao Ding Tian and Xiao Hao had not taken much care of Xiao Han in terms of cultivation. Now that Xiao Han was so outstanding, they ought to make it up to him.

The Blazing Flame Sword Xiao Hao had just given him alone was worth at least several hundred thousand gold coins. It was simply something with a price but no market.

Just as Xiao Ding Tian was about to take out a battle skill he had acquired privately, Xiao Han spoke again. "Oh, right. I am only interested in weapons and equipment. Do not give me battle skills or cultivation methods."

It was not that Xiao Han did not want battle skills or cultivation methods. Rather, he simply did not think much of the battle skills and cultivation methods Xiao Ding Tian possessed. It would be more practical to give him decent weapons and equipment so he could extract their attributes.

"You are only a Five-star Fighter right now. With the Blazing Flame Sword your father gave you, it is enough to use until you reach the Dou Shi realm. What do you need more weapons and equipment for?" Xiao Ding Tian voiced the doubt in his heart.

"Grandfather, that is a secret." Xiao Han answered calmly.

Xiao Ding Tian looked at Xiao Han. Xiao Han's gaze was profound, revealing no clues whatsoever. He could only say, "Very well. Since that is the case, I will give you this item."

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Ding Tian tossed a sword as crimson as fire toward Xiao Han.

"The Purple Flame Sword!"

At the side, Xiao Hao named the sword. He knew that back then, he and his second brother had shamelessly begged Xiao Ding Tian for it, yet Xiao Ding Tian had refused to give them this Mysterious Tier Middle Grade sword.

Xiao Hao had not expected Xiao Ding Tian to be willing to give the sword he regarded as his second lifeline to his son, Xiao Han.

Xiao Ding Tian closed his eyes, making it clear just how reluctant he was to part with it.

Xiao Han naturally noticed this gesture as well.

However, in order to grow stronger, he still accepted the sword.

At worst, after becoming powerful in the future, he could give Xiao Ding Tian an even better sword.

"Alright, Father, Mother, Grandfather, it is getting late. You should all return and rest. Also, if you come across any good swords, remember to gather them for me. When it comes to weapons and equipment, the more the better." Xiao Han said calmly.

"Mhm."

Though they were filled with doubts, since Xiao Han did not say anything, Xiao Hao and Xiao Ding Tian wisely did not ask.

After seeing off Xiao Hao and Xiao Ding Tian, Xiao Han could no longer wait to take out the Lucky Draw Ticket.