"Thank you, Senior. But..."
He paused before continuing.
"Rest assured, Senior. Let us make a deal. So long as you help me accomplish one task, not only can I bring a descendant of the Xiao Clan before you, I can also help the Xiao Clan flourish once more."
"It would not be impossible for the Xiao Clan to become a Dou God Clan again."
A derisive snort came from within the stone stele.
"My Xiao Clan has already declined. Becoming a Dou God Clan again is even more distant than ever. Boy, do not try to deceive me."
Liu Bai's expression remained unchanged as he spoke calmly.
"This junior naturally knows what Senior experienced in the past. It was merely a failed attempt to break through to the Dou Emperor realm. Does Senior wish to know why you failed?"
As soon as those words fell, the stone stele suddenly fell silent.
That silence was deeper and heavier than before.
After a long while, the voice sounded again, this time carrying a trace of disbelief.
"You... know?"
Liu Bai smiled faintly.
"I naturally know a little. However, that information is quite valuable. How about we discuss it all after I bring your Xiao Clan descendant here?"
The stone stele remained silent for a moment.
The aged voice slowly spoke.
"Fine. So long as you can bring a descendant of my Xiao Clan here, no matter what condition you name, if it is within my power, I will certainly help you."
Liu Bai cupped his hands.
"Good. Then Senior Xiao Xuan may wait here for good news."
He turned and walked toward the Blood Blade Saint.
Behind him, the ancient stone stele sank back into silence.
Yet the faint energy fluctuations revealed the unrest in that Xiao Clan ancestor's heart.
The Blood