Xiao Zhan, the System's Hidden Mission

"Yes! Sister Qing Zhu is right! Xun Er has never seen such a fine sword before!"

Gu Xun'er spoke with a face full of wonder.

That was right! Dou Qi Continent and Tian Xuan Continent were two completely different planes!

On Tian Xuan Continent, the development of spiritual treasures had reached unprecedented prosperity!

Spiritual treasures of every grade were clearly distinguished!

In contrast, Dou Qi Continent had seen unprecedented prosperity in medicinal pills!

Some of the pills produced there were effective even for the legendary Dou Di!

Thus, one of these planes could be understood as a plane advanced in alchemy, while the other was a plane advanced in artifact forging.

Therefore, if cultivators from these two planes could visit each other's worlds, the cultivators of Tian Xuan Continent would surely develop a keen interest in the pills of Dou Qi Continent. Conversely, the cultivators of Dou Qi Continent would become deeply interested in the spiritual treasures of Tian Xuan Continent.

This was also why Ling Qingzhu and Gu Xun'er displayed such opposite reactions when faced with pills and spiritual treasures.

After all, people were always curious about new things. That was an eternal law!

Of course, Dongfang Jing had also noticed the Ling Shuang Sword!

A trace of surprise flashed through her beautiful eyes as well!

She had already discovered what was extraordinary about the Ling Shuang Sword. Though its grade was low, it had actually developed spirituality.

Not only that, it seemed to possess all kinds of wondrous uses and tremendous room for growth!

Even she could not ignore such a strange sword!

It seems Master truly is unfathomably mysterious...

At that moment, a rugged-looking middle-aged man clad in grayish-black robes walked over.

This middle-aged man was none other than the Xiao Clan Leader—Xiao Zhan.

After arriving, he clapped his hands and praised, "Good! Good! What a peerless young prodigy! You actually managed to kill Jia Le Bi, a Three-Star Great Dou Master."

Upon seeing Xiao Zhan arrive, Zi Yu remained completely calm!

It was as though he had long known the other man was coming.

When Xiao Zhan saw Zi Yu's calm expression, he was secretly startled. Could it be that this youth already knew I had come here?...

Before he could think further, Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, and the others stepped forward and bowed.

"Greetings, Clan Leader!..."

Hearing this, Zi Yu immediately understood.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan waved his hand. "Rise, all of you!..."

Then, Xiao Zhan looked at Zi Yu with an extremely solemn expression and said, "I am Xiao Zhan, Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan. May I ask this Young Master's esteemed name? How should I address you?"

"Zi Yu..."

Zi Yu replied indifferently.

"Oh! So you are Young Master Zi Yu! Young Master, your talent is truly unmatched! You were even able to kill that old fellow Jia Lie Bi so easily. Xiao is truly impressed!"

After saying this, he looked at Zi Yu with an inscrutable expression, inwardly filled with emotion!

Such an unparalleled young prodigy is truly rare in this world!

After his sigh of admiration, he thought of his youngest son, who had once been equally gifted. Though not comparable to Zi Yu, he had still been an exceptionally rare genius!

Ever since an accident half a year ago, his youngest son had fallen from the realm of Dou Zhe to Three Stages of Dou Qi, and he had yet to recover even now.

During this period, he had also suffered endless ridicule and mockery from the other descendants of the clan. Whenever Xiao Zhan thought of this, his heart would ache faintly!

He was heartbroken over what his youngest son was going through!

After hearing Xiao Zhan's praise, Zi Yu's expression remained unchanged. He said calmly, "Thank you for the compliment. But may I ask why Clan Leader Xiao has come here?"

"Haha! Xiao came here because I received a report from the clan's spies that Jia Lie Bi had hurriedly left his residence with several guards and headed this way. Since I already knew about yesterday's incident, I had guessed his intentions, so I came here to help Young Master resolve this predicament.

"After arriving, I had intended to intervene. But when I saw that Young Master could contend against Jia Lie Bi, a Three-Star Great Dou Master, I chose not to act and merely watched quietly from the side."

Xiao Zhan explained calmly.

That was right! Xiao Zhan had already arrived when Jia Lie Bi came here earlier.

Just as he had been about to make his move, he noticed that Zi Yu remained exceptionally calm and composed when facing Jia Lie Bi.

That was why he had not acted immediately.

When he saw Zi Yu dispatch Jia Lie Bi, a Three-Star Great Dou Master, so effortlessly, he was even more shocked!

At the same time, he became even more determined to befriend this young prodigy!

After hearing Xiao Zhan's explanation, Zi Yu smiled. "So that is how it is. Then I must thank Clan Leader Xiao."

"Haha! There is no need for thanks! This was merely Xiao's duty. After all, Young Master was the one who saved the descendants of my Xiao Clan."

At this point, Xiao Zhan continued humbly, "May I ask whether Young Master would honor us with your presence at the Xiao Clan? Allow Xiao to fulfill his duties as host and properly thank Young Master!"

After saying this, his face was full of anticipation.

After Xiao Zhan finished speaking, Xiao Yu hurriedly added, "That's right! Young Master Zi Yu! Xiao Yu has yet to properly thank you for saving my life yesterday. Moreover, our Xiao Clan is one of Wutan City's three great clans. We possess considerable connections and resources, as well as many marketplaces. If you need anything, our Xiao Clan will certainly do everything in our power to assist you!"

Her face was also full of expectation after she finished speaking!

What a joke! She would not miss any chance to spend time with the prince charming in her heart.

After hearing Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yu, Zi Yu's expression grew slightly solemn!

How could he fail to understand their intentions to win him over?

But just as he was about to refuse, the system's voice rang out in his mind.

"Ding-dong! Congratulations, Great Host! You have successfully triggered the system's hidden choice mission!"

"Mission One: Great Host, reject the invitations of Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yu. Choose not to have excessive dealings with the Xiao Clan. Reward: 5 Million Merit Points!"

"Mission Two: Great Host, accept the invitations of Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yu. Successfully enter the Xiao Clan and complete the mission of taking the Son of Destiny—Xiao Yan—as your subordinate. Upon successful completion, you will receive one Super Mysterious Gift Pack, as well as 50 Million Merit Points!

"Please choose, Great Host!"

After hearing the system's words, Zi Yu was stunned.

What?... What the hell? It can be played like this? Aren't you clearly trying to make this Host accept their invitation?

In reply to Great Host, this system never said that. Everything is entirely up to your own choice.

Zi Yu could not help rolling his eyes inwardly.

Hmph? Does it even need to be said? Anyone could tell that's what you're thinking. Do you really take this Young Master for a fool?

After silently grumbling about the system, Zi Yu smiled faintly and said, "Since Clan Leader Xiao has invited me so sincerely, this Young Master will accept."