The new residence was tiny: a two-story pavilion with a courtyard. It was nothing compared to the luxurious manor from before.
A family's decline could often be seen from its place of residence.
The manor that had once been magnificent, resplendent, luxurious, and grand had now become a two-story pavilion.
Such a stark contrast—who knew whether the Ye Family could accept it?
But judging from the man's appearance, he did not seem to care much.
Pushing open the gate, the man said, "Come in. This place can't compare to the Chen Family's residence, so please forgive me."
Xu Xiao smiled and waved his hand. "You flatter me, Senior. This is already very good."
"Mountains need not be high; with immortals, they become famous. Waters need not be deep; with dragons, they become mystical."
"This is a humble abode, yet my virtue gives it fragrance!"
"This quiet and secluded place suits Senior's refined tastes quite well."
The man chuckled. "You have quite a talent for literature, Sheng Xin. In a moment, I'll write down those two lines from Little Friend and paste them in the rear courtyard."
Ye Shengxin hurriedly nodded. "All right, Father!"
The man nodded. "Come in together."
Everyone arrived at the rear courtyard. The man sent the two women beside him out to purchase supplies, then sat down with Ye Shengxin and Xu Xiao in the pavilion behind them.
"Little Friend, I wonder why Your Eminence sent you here. Does he have some instructions?"
"Or perhaps you need me to treat an illness?"
The man did not beat around the bush. At a time like this, there was nothing he could use to entertain Xu Xiao with, so there was no need to bother with so many social formalities.
Xu Xiao looked at the man and Ye Shengxin before speaking softly. "Senior, actually, I didn't come at the Seven Kill Douluo's command."
"I merely borrowed his name."
Xu Xiao's words amused the man. You really are bold.
I'm an idiot too, for actually believing a little brat's words.
"You're not afraid of dying?"
"You used his name. If Your Eminence finds out, you won't have a good ending."
"The door is over there. I won't see you out!"
"Let's pretend we never met today."
The man directly ordered him to leave, but Xu Xiao only smiled and showed no intention of departing.
Xu Xiao looked at the man and said calmly, "Senior, although I didn't come under his orders, I do have dealings with Your Eminence."
"I am sworn brothers with the Seven Kill Douluo's son."
"You can verify that with Your Eminence."
"I came here to point out a way forward for Senior."
"And I came from Chuan Ling!"
Xu Xiao calmly explained, making his position and attitude clear without the slightest hesitation.
Bringing up Chen Jianjun was partly for his own safety and partly to make his words more convincing.
Chuan Ling?
What kind of organization was that?
The man and Ye Shengxin exchanged a glance. It was obvious that neither of them knew what kind of organization this was.
It could be said that this was the first time they had ever heard of it.
Could it be some new organization? But where did the other party's confidence come from?
Suddenly, the man seemed to think of something. Xu Xiao had not come under the Seven Kill Douluo's orders, yet he was connected to the Seven Kill Douluo.
Now he had mentioned the organization Chuan Ling. Didn't that mean this fellow had come bearing Chuan Ling's orders and was in contact with Your Eminence?
Could it be that the Seven Kill Douluo was part of this Chuan Ling organization?
At that thought, the man seemed to understand.
If the Seven Kill Douluo was present, then Chuan Ling had the capital to contend with the major powers.
That explained everything.
After figuring this out, the man's attitude softened considerably. "Tell me, then. Why exactly did you come here?"
Xu Xiao had no idea what the other party was thinking, but seeing that he was willing to talk was the best possible outcome.
What he feared most were hotheads who knew nothing but how to fight.
"Senior, could you tell me why you fell out with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Xu Xiao would not be foolish enough to simply believe the words of those watching from the sidelines. They might contain some truth, but they certainly did not contain the whole story. If he wanted to know the details, he had to ask the person involved.
"Hmph. Isn't it because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants the title of the continent's greatest support?" Ye Shengxin snorted, his disdain obvious.
Xu Xiao paused. They couldn't possibly be that stupid, could they? All this over some meaningless title?
Seeing Xu Xiao's confusion, the man explained, "Little Friend, you should know that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is known as the continent's greatest Beast Martial Soul."
"They established that reputation through their own strength."
"And the greatest weapon Martial Soul is naturally the Clear Sky Hammer of the Clear Sky Sect. The Clear Sky Douluo Tang Chen, the strongest on land, is renowned throughout the world. That is also beyond doubt."
When Xu Xiao heard this, he merely smiled. The greatest Beast Martial Soul? Wasn't that a title they gave themselves? As for the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Chen is indeed formidable. That much is beyond doubt.
But only Tang Chen is strong. The others are merely average.
As for the title of greatest weapon Martial Soul, I think it can be given to my Fifth Brother.
The Deadly Seven Kill Sword should be able to split the Clear Sky Hammer apart with a single strike.
Ye Shengxin's Father continued, "As for the Spirit Hall, it can be said to be the strongest organization. Even the two great empires and the Clear Sky Sect have to avoid its edge."
"They look down on such things."
"With a weapon Martial Soul already claiming the title and a Beast Martial Soul doing the same, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the great powers, naturally wanted to take the title of greatest support Martial Soul for itself."
Xu Xiao calmly continued, "So your Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul became an obstacle on their path to supremacy?"
The man nodded, then shook his head. "You could put it that way. After all, the healing ability of our Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul is indeed quite formidable."
Xu Xiao asked in confusion, "Senior, there must be a deeper reason, right? After all, only two Nine Heart Begonia Martial Souls can exist at the same time."
"They shouldn't be enough to affect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
The man looked at Xu Xiao with curiosity. This fellow actually knew that fact. It seemed the Chuan Ling organization behind the boy was not weak.
Then he thought of it another way. With the Seven Kill Douluo present, it naturally could not be weak.
"Excellent. Little Friend, have you ever heard of Twin Martial Souls?"
The man suddenly turned his gaze toward him, and Xu Xiao instinctively looked back.
Twin Martial Souls?
What did this have to do with Twin Martial Souls?
Suddenly, Xu Xiao seemed to realize something. "Senior, could it be that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants to create Twin Martial Souls?"
The man chuckled. "It seems you know about Twin Martial Souls."
"Just as you thought."
"It is indeed about Twin Martial Souls."
Xu Xiao's thoughts came to a halt. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect knowing about Twin Martial Souls was understandable. Xu Xiao remembered that in the original story, Ning Fengzhi had resolutely supported Little Scumbag after learning that he possessed Twin Martial Souls.
Ning Fengzhi had plenty of ways to learn about Twin Martial Souls. After all, Bibi Dong was a Twin Martial Souls wielder at that time.
It was perfectly normal for Ning Fengzhi to know about Twin Martial Souls then.
But how did he know about Twin Martial Souls now?
After all, Xu Xiao was the first person on the continent to possess Twin Martial Souls.
And he had not revealed himself.
"Senior, why would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect know about Twin Martial Souls?"
Xu Xiao voiced his curiosity. He knew about Twin Martial Souls because he was a transmigrator, but how many people knew about them at this point in time?
The man said, "I don't know the specifics either. I imagine they saw it in some ancient book."
"After that, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect set its sights on us."