After hearing Gui Hou, Lu Yin raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "A secret you learned from the Supreme Ancestor's memories?"
Gui Hou nodded and grinned broadly. "I nearly had that old monster take over my consciousness, but I got its memories too. Important memories, concerning Ancestor Hui. But I can only tell you, Seventh Brother."
Lu Yin's gaze sharpened.
Master Shan was wary. "Young Master."
Lu Yin waved a hand. "Even if the Supreme Ancestor were here, I wouldn't be afraid."
Gui Hou looked bitter. "Seventh Brother, why are you still suspicious of me?"
Lu Yin led Gui Hou away from the others to the back mountain, then kicked the door open. "Go on."
Gui Hou darted his eyes around, then leaned close to Lu Yin and whispered, "Actually, the Supreme Ancestor didn't become an ancestor on its own. Ancestor Hui helped it."
Lu Yin was astonished. "What did you say? Ancestor Hui helped the Supreme Ancestor become an ancestor?"
Gui Hou nodded solemnly. "The Supreme Ancestor had the potential to become an ancestor, but plenty of creatures in this universe have that potential. How many actually manage it? It was only because Ancestor Hui kept giving the Supreme Ancestor Wisdom Root tea and helping it cultivate that it was able to become an ancestor. This secret was known only to them—and now, to us."
Lu Yin was puzzled. "Why would Ancestor Hui help the Supreme Ancestor?"
Gui Hou's expression turned grave. "That's the real secret—the most important one. Seventh Brother, before I tell you, you have to promise me something."
"No one from the Tianlu Ice Phoenix Clan can compete with you. You have my word," Lu Yin said flatly.
Gui Hou smiled. "You really understand me, Seventh Brother."
"Stop stalling."
"Yes, Seventh Brother. Do you remember the humanoid Origin