Two Heroes Join Forces

My excitement gradually subsided.

At this moment, inside Xiao Xuan's tomb, the five people had already sat down facing each other.

Perhaps it was because of his reunion with his cousin, but Xiao Xuan wore a smile on his face the entire time.

"Gu Yuan, it's been a long time!"

Xiao Xuan was the first to speak and greet them.

"Yes, after all, I'm a little embarrassed to come see you, my old friend..."

Gu Yuan didn't hold back at this point and directly spoke his mind.

Hearing Gu Yuan say this, Xiao Xuan was slightly taken aback.

He knew what Gu Yuan was thinking, which was one thing, but the fact that the other party just said what was on his mind was another.

This couldn't help but make Xiao Xuan sigh with regret.

"Sigh, when did we ever need to be so polite with each other..."

Xiao Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

A thousand years ago, the two were close friends who could talk about anything.

Otherwise, why would Xiao Xuan entrust his affairs to Gu Yuan before making a desperate gamble?

This is enough to prove the friendship they once shared.

Seeing the somewhat awkward situation between the two, Xiao Yan quickly stepped in to smooth things over and change the subject, saying, "Ancestor, the reason we came to the Heavenly Tomb this time is actually to seek your help!"

After all, Gu Yuan was his future father-in-law, and the other party had always treated him quite well, so Xiao Yan didn't want the other party to continue in this awkward situation.

"Oh? You need my help?"

Xiao Xuan's eyes flashed, and after glancing at Gu Yuan, he vaguely guessed what was going on.

At the same time, Xiao Xuan subconsciously recalled something he had talked about with Xiao Lin before.

Xiao Lin had told him back then that one day in the future, either Xiao Yan or Gu Yuan would come seeking his help.

If they come at the same time, it must be for the same thing!

That matter involved the Heavenly Tomb Spirit...

Xiao Xuan's original idea was that if any of his descendants came to him for help...

He would then destroy the Heavenly Tomb Spirit, thus benefiting his descendants who sought his help.

But now that he has given up the idea of suicide, that's a different story.

Gu Yuan's request for his help was clearly also related to the matter of the Heavenly Tomb Spirit.

If the other party wants him to take action, then there must be some price to pay, right?

So, using the very essence of the Heavenly Tomb Spirit as the price isn't too much to ask, is it?

You know, he really did the Gu Clan a huge favor!

At the same time, after obtaining the essence of the Heavenly Tomb Spirit, he can use it to help Xiao Yan!

In this way, he could help with both tasks.

Furthermore, whatever Gu Yuan could think of, Xiao Xuan could naturally think of as well!

If the two of them join forces, they won't need to pay a heavy price to deal with the Heavenly Tomb Spirit, which originally required his self-sacrifice to defeat!

These matters had already been discussed with Xiao Xuan when Xiao Lin first came to the Heavenly Tomb.

However, to Xiao Xuan's surprise, everything that Xiao Lin had told him back then had actually come true today!

This made him marvel at Xiao Lin's amazing precognitive abilities!

Yes, the scheme was already in place from the moment Xiao Lin first came to the Gu Clan.

This is not because Xiao Lin has the ability to predict the future, but simply because he has a god-like perspective, which allows him to better plan and steer things in the direction he envisions.

Immediately after Xiao Yan finished speaking, Xiao Xuan subconsciously checked the former's cultivation level.

Xiao Xuan was shocked when he investigated.

His attention was initially focused on his cousin Xiao Chen, but he never expected that Xiao Yan would become Eight-Star Dou Sheng after a short time!

Even with Xiao Xuan's capacity for understanding, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

"Xiao Yan, you've reached the Eight-Star Dou Sheng? That's incredibly fast!"

Even Xiao Xuan couldn't help but gasp in surprise, almost instinctively.

Gu Yuan had already anticipated Xiao Xuan's reaction.

After all, when Xiao Yan arrived at the Gu Clan and revealed his Late-Stage Seven-Star Dou Saint cultivation, it also gave him quite a shock!

It's safe to say that such an advancement to the Dou Sheng Realm is bound to be astonishing!

And then, Xiao Yan gave that familiar answer again.

"Heh heh, ancestor, I was just lucky!"

Xiao Xuan: "..."

It's been less than ten years since we last met, and he's already risen from Dou Venerable to Eight-Star Dou Sheng!

If this is still considered lucky, then everyone on the entire Dou Qi Continent would be out of the question and wouldn't need to cultivate.

How can you compare when someone gets promoted just because they were lucky?

Therefore, Xiao Xuan was speechless at Xiao Yan's answer.

Of course, while probing Xiao Yan Dou Qi level, Xiao Xuan also noticed his soul realm.

Seeing that Xiao Yan's Soul Power was still at the Heaven Realm Great Perfection, Xiao Xuan naturally knew that the favor Xiao Yan was seeking his help with was the matter he had discussed with Xiao Lin.

"Alright, 'lucky it is' is what it is. As for the favor you need from me, I think I understand... However, this favor might require the combined efforts of your father-in-law and me..."

After saying that, Xiao Xuan turned his gaze to Gu Yuan, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

"Uncle Gu Yuan?"

Since his relationship with Xun'er was now practically out in the open, Xiao Yan felt no embarrassment whatsoever.

At the same time, everyone's attention turned to Gu Yuan.

"... The Heavenly Tomb Spirit? So, it really exists within the Heavenly Tomb. Coincidentally, I was originally planning to ask you, Xiao Xuan, to join forces with me to deal with that thing. This is quite a perfect opportunity!"

After a moment of silence, Gu Yuan seemed to understand something and spoke up.

At this level, some things don't need to be explicitly stated; a little guessing is enough to figure them out.

"It's rare that you've finally learned of the existence of the Heavenly Tomb Spirit! Let's join forces then. After we defeat the Heavenly Tomb Spirit essence will serve as payment, is that alright?"

Anyway, it's going to be used by your future son-in-law, so your Gu Clan won't be at a disadvantage, how about it?"

Xiao Xuan then countered with a question.

"Can!"

Gu Yuan agreed without much thought.

After all, Xiao Yan is now practically a member of their Gu Clan!

If there are benefits to be given to Xiao Yan, then the Gu Clan is indeed not at a disadvantage.

However, Xiao Yan was completely baffled by the cryptic exchange between Xiao Xuan and Gu Yuan.

"Ancestors, Uncle Gu Yuan, what are you talking about? I don't understand a word you're saying! And what is this Heavenly Tomb Spirit?"

Xiao Yan could only say that he recognized every single word they spoke, but when put together, he couldn't understand the meaning...

All of this is Xiao Lin's fault.

It's because he only told Xiao Yan to go to the Heavenly Tomb, saying that his ancestor could help him break through to the Emperor Realm.

Then Xiao Yan took his grandfather's letter and went to the Gu Clan.

He didn't even know the contents of that letter...

No wonder Xiao Yan is confused now.