Liu Bai looked at him and slowly said, "He is well. It's just... after waiting for over a thousand years, he still never found a descendant of the Xiao Clan."
Xiao Yan clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white.
Liu Bai continued, "I made an agreement with him. I would help him find a descendant of the Xiao Clan and bring them before him. In return, he would do something for me."
He looked at Xiao Yan. "Now, I have come for you. Come with me. I will take you to meet Ancestor Xiao Xuan."
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Yan said in a deep voice, "Alright! I'll go with you!"
Xun Er frowned slightly and softly said, "Brother Xiao Yan, the third level of the Heavenly Tomb is fraught with danger. If you go alone..."
Xiao Yan turned to her with a slight smile. "Xun Er, I have to go. He is my ancestor, the final source of my Xiao Clan bloodline."
Seeing the determination in his eyes, Xun Er fell silent for a moment before gently nodding. "I'll go with you."
Xiao Yan shook his head. "No need. You and Commander Qingyang should stay here and wait for news from me. With Brother Liu Bai there, nothing will happen."
Xun Er wanted to say something more, but when she saw Xiao Yan's resolute gaze, she finally nodded.
Gu Qingyang stepped forward and said gravely, "Xiao Yan, are you sure? The third level of the Heavenly Tomb is no joke."
Xiao Yan nodded. "I'm sure."
Gu Qingyang looked at Liu Bai, then at Xiao Yan, and finally sighed. "If that is the case, be careful."
Xiao Yan nodded, then turned to Liu Bai. "Brother Liu Bai, let's go."
Liu Bai raised his hand and lightly sliced through the air