Grandfather's Secret (Part One)

At the beginning of his transmigration, Xiao Yan displayed a cultivation talent far exceeding that of others, so everyone in the Xiao Household praised him.

At that time, Xiao Yan thought that the Xiao Household family members were kind to him because of his talent.

But after experiencing three ups and downs, he finally understood what family meant.

Family members treat you well unconditionally, not because of your talent for cultivation.

Only after realizing this did Xiao Yan slowly begin to change himself.

Hearing his grandfather bring up the matter again, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

In response to Xiao Yan's reply that he was being immature, Xiao Lin simply gave a meaningful smile.

Just as he wouldn't reveal his secret as a transmigrator, Xiao Yan also wouldn't reveal it to the outside world!

"Oh right, so that means the teacher did know about your situation, Grandpa, right?"

At this moment, Xiao Yan realized something else.

After all, his own grandfather had asked his teacher to help educate him; how could the two sides not communicate on this matter?

"That's right. Your teacher and I discussed this and decided to keep it from you."

Xiao Lin did not deny the matter.

Xiao Yan: "... No wonder I always felt that Teacher's attitude towards you, Grandpa, was quite special. So that's why."

After a long silence, Xiao Yan finally had an answer in his heart regarding this matter.

"Since you already knew about the teacher's existence, Grandpa, your strength couldn't have remained at the Dou Wang all along, right? Also, even the story about your injury must have been faked, right?"

If the Dou Wang could find traces of his former teacher, he'd be thrilled!

As far as he knew, anyone capable of sensing their teacher's soul hidden within their Storage Ring would have to be at least Dou Venerable (Battle Venerable) in strength...

This means that his grandfather was already Dou Venerable long before he was born!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but catch his breath.

He was Dou Venerable even before he was born. How could Xiao Yan not understand the significance of that?

It's no exaggeration to say that if his grandfather had been willing, he could have made the Xiao Household a dominant force in the Northwest Continent, instead of them being confined to the small Jia Ma Empire as a so-called Dou Wang Family.

So, what was his grandfather's purpose in pretending to be a mere Dou Wang?

With one question answered, Xiao Yan had even more questions arising in his mind.

"Of course, in that small place in the Northwest Continent, who could possibly hurt me? Besides, I'm definitely not Dou Wang. I had already broken through to the Dou Zun Realm long before you were born..."

Finally, Xiao Lin, in his true capacity, put on a show of being an AC (Anti-Cheat) in front of his grandson.

However, Xiao Yan had already guessed this.

"If that's the case, Grandpa, then why did you...?"

"You want to ask me why I keep pretending to be a mere Dou Wang, and even fake being injured, right?"

Before Xiao Yan could even ask his question, Xiao Lin had already guessed what he wanted to ask.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but nod.

That's exactly what he wanted to ask!

"Speaking of this, we have to talk about the grudges between our Xiao Household and the Hun Clan. If I were to reveal my strength, it would surely attract the attention of the Hun Clan! Tell me, back then, could I have stood against the Hun Clan on my own?"

Xiao Lin looked into Xiao Yan's eyes and asked in return.

In fact, when Xiao Lin revealed the grudges between the Xiao Household and the Hun Clan, Xiao Yan had already guessed that his grandfather was hiding his strength.

As expected, it's related to the Hun Clan!

Considering that the Soul Hall is already so troublesome, the Hun Clan behind it must be even more terrifying.

His grandfather was all alone at the time. What could he do, even if he were a Dou Venerable Zun or Dou Sheng?

If exposed, death is absolutely certain!

In that case, feigning injury to retire and remain behind the scenes is indeed the wisest choice!

Xiao Yan was very clever; he understood immediately after Xiao Lin only mentioned it briefly.

Of course, there was one more thing Xiao Lin didn't mention.

He was actually on guard against the Gu Clan.

Xiao Lin had previously made some guesses about the relationship between the Xiao, Gu, and Hun clans.

But at that time, he wasn't in a high enough position to understand many things.

But things are different now.

He has become one of the most powerful figures in the Dou Qi Continent, and his perspective on issues has become much clearer.

Looking back now, Xiao Lin believes that whenever the powerful figures who once emerged from the Xiao Household were preparing to lead the Xiao Household to rise again, the Xiao Household's whereabouts were most likely revealed to the Hun Clan by the Gu Clans.

In this way, the Hun Clan will eliminate the powerful members of the Xiao Household.

Next, the Gu Clan intervened and moved the Xiao Household again, making it impossible for the Hun Clan to find them, so that they could take control of the Xiao Household.

It is precisely for this reason that, a thousand years later, before Xiao Lin rose to power, the Xiao Household was so weak.

It's not that everyone in the Gu Clan wants to do this, but rather that a considerable number of people within the Gu Clan no longer acknowledge the friendship between the Xiao Clan and the Gu Clan from a thousand years ago.

Those who disagree with this approach, if they casually leak even a little information when dealing with the Hun Clan, will cause the Xiao Household members to die within days!

However, because of Xun'er's relationship with Gu Yuan, Xiao Lin doesn't want to reveal his suspicions right now.

The blame should be placed entirely on the Hun Clan.

Anyway, the Hun Clan has plenty of debts, so it's not a burden.

"I understand. A weakened Xiao Household will be less likely to attract the attention of the Hun Clan. Grandpa, is that what you wanted to tell me?"

Without mentioning the Gu Clans, Xiao Yan naturally assumed everything was related to the Hun Clan.

"This child is teachable!"

Xiao Lin nodded with satisfaction.

In addition, the main reason why Xiao Lin did not mention the Gu Clan was that he did not want to cause any further trouble in the relationship between Xiao Yan and Xun'er.

Furthermore, based on Xiao Lin's own interactions with Gu Yuan, the latter didn't seem like the kind of person who would resort to scheming and plotting against the Xiao Household.

At most, it means that Gu Yuan did not have absolute control over the Gu Clan, which led to his subordinates having ulterior motives towards the Xiao Household.

However, that's where the matter ends!

"Grandpa, do your parents, older brothers, and other family members know about your situation?"

After the previous topic ended, Xiao Yan asked again.

"Um, well, how should I put it... At first, they really didn't know anything, but over the years, they've gradually come to know some things about me."

Xiao Yan, your question would be more appropriate if you asked me, "Is there anyone in the Xiao Household who doesn't know about me?"

Xiao Lin looked at Xiao Yan, whose cheeks were starting to twitch, with a serious expression and said...

A bolt from the blue!

This is Xiao Yan's truest feeling at this moment!

"Grandpa, so, in the Xiao Household right now, am I the only one who doesn't know about your affairs?"

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yan, looking completely stunned, pointed at himself and asked in shock.

"Yes, you could say that!"

The moment Xiao Lin finished speaking, Xiao Yan's face turned dark.