The Mystery of His Origins

"Did Teacher tell you all of this?"

Gu Han asked. After all, although Bibi Dong was the Saintess, matters concerning the Elders were still somewhat distant from her. The only possibility was that Qian Xunji had told Bibi Dong about them when he had nothing else to do.

"Yeah. Teacher also told me that the Angel Lineage possesses a set of 99,999-year Divine Gear Soul Bones. But Teacher's talent is limited, so he only has a Left Arm Bone and a right arm bone."

"Uh, Senior Sister, do you know that all of this is top secret?"

A few beads of cold sweat seeped from Gu Han's forehead. He could see it now—Bibi Dong really said whatever she knew.

No wonder that bastard Yu Xiaogang had known even the Angel Lineage's deepest secrets in the original story.

"I know, but you're my Junior Brother. You were bound to learn sooner or later, so it's fine."

"Uh, all right. But Senior Sister, you shouldn't mention these things to anyone else in the future, even if you're very close to them. Understand?"

Gu Han froze for a moment, feeling that he needed to make this girl more cautious. Just because someone was close to her did not mean she could tell them everything.

"Keep it secret—I know that. Other than you, Junior Brother, I haven't mentioned it to anyone." Bibi Dong smiled.

"That's good..."

Gu Han gave an awkward laugh and decided not to say any more about it. Such habits would have to be changed gradually. Then, he brought up something more important.

"Senior Sister, do you know where Spirit Hall's Archive in Spirit City is?"

He had another purpose in coming to Spirit City: he wanted to unravel the mystery of this body's origins.

He had been reborn into this world as a fetus, and he had naturally always wanted to know the whereabouts of his parents in this life.

All Spirit Masters on the continent, even those from the Upper Three Sects, had their information registered with Spirit Hall.

Those records were stored in Spirit Hall's Archive, and his parents in this life were surely no exception.

As long as he could find other Spirit Masters with the Mystic Ice Sword martial spirit, he might be able to learn who his parents were in this life.

"Of course I know. It's right beside the Spirit Hall Library, but what are you going there for?"

Bibi Dong was puzzled. The Archive was not some highly classified place. Anyone with status within Spirit Hall could enter directly, while others could enter as long as they had the proper authorization.

After all, it contained nothing more than information on Spirit Masters. There was nothing worth keeping secret.

"It's nothing much. I was adopted by Grandpa Cunzai. Ever since I was little, I've been curious about who my parents were. Why did they abandon me in Qinghe Village? Did they encounter some unavoidable circumstance?"

Gu Han did not hide anything and directly explained his purpose.

"I'm sorry, Junior Brother..."

Bibi Dong lowered her little head, like a kitten that had done something wrong.

"It's nothing. You didn't know, Senior Sister, so you don't need to apologize."

Gu Han subconsciously wanted to reach out and pat Bibi Dong's little head, but stopped just before touching her. Instead, he patted her shoulder.

"Then come with me now, Junior Brother. I'll take you there."

Bibi Dong raised her head and beckoned for Gu Han to follow.

"Okay."

Spirit Hall's Archive was located to the left of the Papal Palace. Though the palace complex here was not as grand and magnificent as the Papal Palace, it was not far inferior.

The Archive was housed in a smaller palace beside the library.

"Stop!"

The two Golden Armor Guards standing at the entrance immediately blocked their path.

"I am the Saintess of Spirit Hall. Let us enter."

Bibi Dong produced her Saintess token, and the two Golden Armor Guards immediately dropped to one knee.

"Saintess."

"Mm, rise."

Bibi Dong clasped her little hands behind her back and nodded with a solemn expression.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Bibi Dong ignored them further, turned to Gu Han, and waved. "Junior Brother, let's go in."

"Mm."

Gu Han nodded and followed behind Bibi Dong, passing the two Golden Armor Guards and entering the Archive.

Spirit Hall truly lived up to its name. The aura emanating from those two guards was exceptionally powerful—at the very least, they were Soul Ancestors.

The Archive was not empty. Behind the Front Desk sat an old man who appeared to be in his seventies or eighties. He looked utterly ordinary, yet he was a genuine high-level Soul Saint.

The old man naturally noticed Bibi Dong and Gu Han's arrival. Though he did not know Gu Han, he recognized Bibi Dong, the Saintess.

"Saintess, why have you come here?"

The old man rose and approached them, respectfully giving Bibi Dong a hand-over-heart salute.

"Manager Tuo Ma, I'm here to help my Junior Brother look up information about his parents."

"Your Junior Brother?"

Tuo Ma's gaze shifted to the youth beside Bibi Dong. He raised a brow and thought to himself, "When did His Holiness the Pope take on another disciple?"

Still, he knew it was not something he should ask about. Whether His Holiness the Pope accepted disciples was her own business; it was not his place to meddle.

"I see. Second Prince, just provide whatever clues you have, and I will help you search."

"The only clues I have are my Martial Soul and this jade pendant."

As Gu Han spoke, he summoned the Mystic Ice Sword and took out the Soul Tool fashioned like a White Jade Pendant.

"That does make things difficult. What is Your Highness's surname, and what is the name of your Martial Soul?"

Tuo Ma frowned slightly. Though the clues were not few, the target was still far too broad.

"My name is Gu Han. My Martial Soul is the Mystic Ice Sword."

"The surname Gu, Mystic Ice Sword... I've never really heard of it..."

"Senior, my name came from the Grandpa who adopted me. As for my Parents' surname, I do not know either."

"Mm, I understand. Your Highnesses, please sit here for a while. I'll go check."

After pondering briefly, Tuo Ma gave his instructions and then headed toward the area for Ice Attribute Spirit Masters.

Gu Han was certainly not as familiar with the Archive as Tuo Ma, so he did not wander around carelessly. Instead, he led Bibi Dong to sit in the chairs behind the Front Desk and wait.

After quite some time, Tuo Ma finally returned dejectedly. He sighed and said, "Your Highness, I'm sorry. Your Martial Soul is the first of its kind on the continent. There has never been a Mystic Ice Sword before. Perhaps your Martial Soul underwent a mutation or evolution. It seems you can only search for clues through the White Jade Pendant."

"However, This Old Man cannot investigate this item here. You can only seek out Ghost Bishop. He is responsible for gathering intelligence, so he should be able to discern something."

"How could this be..."

Bibi Dong looked somewhat disappointed. She had thought she might be able to help her Junior Brother.

"It's alright, Senior Sister. There's no need to rush. I've waited twelve years already; I don't mind continuing to wait."

Gu Han smiled and Shook Head, comforting Bibi Dong, who was even more downcast than he was. Then he turned to Tuo Ma and thanked him.

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Tuo Ma. My Senior Sister and I still have matters to attend to, so we won't disturb you any longer."

"No matter, no matter. Rather, I'm ashamed that I wasn't able to help the two of you, Your Highnesses." Tuo Ma waved his hand.

After exchanging a few more polite words, Gu Han left with Bibi Dong.