A Child Destined by Heaven

Watching Xiao Wu and his companion's departing figures, Grand Elder Huang Yan of the Heavenly Barbarian Sect Huang Yan sighed, saying with great envy, "Such a promising talent, how wonderful it would be if he were a disciple of our Heavenly Barbarian Sect!"

Not only was Xiao Wu shocked by the strength of the Heavenly Barbarian Sect, but the Elder of the Heavenly Barbarian Sect also valued his top-notch cultivation talent.

While being beaten can enhance physical strength, the effect varies from person to person. Xiao Wu is clearly a genius in the path of physical cultivation.

What's even more enviable is that the other party's Dou Qi in cultivating battle qi is also quite strong, making Huang Yan extremely envious of such a genius.

"No need to think about it anymore. Human Race geniuses are not suited to our race's cultivation methods." A cold voice rang in Huang Yan's ears.

The latter was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy. He turned around and asked, "The Sect Master has emerged from seclusion?"

"That..."

Huang Jing Tian replied, "My strength has increased slightly!"

"Good, good, good!" Huang Yan was even more delighted. What did he mean by "slight increase"? His Sect Master had already reached the limit of advancement at the Eight Star Dou Sheng, so how could he possibly increase his progress?

Nine Star Dou Sheng) – such cultivation is enough to make one stand out on the continent.

Although Huang Jing Tian's face was expressionless, the slight upturn of his lips indicated that he was indeed in a good mood.

"I really look forward to meeting you again, Ice Saint!" Huang Jing Tian murmured to himself, gazing in the direction of the Central Region, Langya Pavilion.

Meanwhile, Xiao Han, whom Huang Jing Tian Jingtian had been longing for, had already returned to the Xiao Clan. Since the Heavenly Tomb was about to open, Xiao Zhan's presence was essential.

Only...

As fate would have it, the moment they met, his grand-nephew struck him on the head with a stick.

"Come, Xiao Xiao, greet the Ancestor!" Xiao Zhan called out to the little girl beside him with a smile.

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Hearing a delicate little girl call him "Ancestor" in a clear and sweet voice, Xiao Han felt not surprise, but astonishment.

With a twitching mouth, Xiao Han stared at Xiao Zhan in disbelief, his voice trembling, "Whose child is this?"

Upon hearing that familiar name, Xiao Zhan personally brought him over. Xiao Han had already guessed most of it, but he still wanted to confirm it.

Xiao Zhan scratched his head sheepishly, then said with a happy expression, "Uncle, this is Yan Er and Cai Lin's child."

"Cai Lin was originally Queen Medusa of the Jia Ma Empire." He then added.

"Tell me properly!" Xiao Han had already thrown his own plans to the wind. He wanted to know which link had gone wrong and how this child had appeared.

"It seems that the Ancestor also likes children!" Xiao Zhan thought it was because of Xiao Han's eagerness.

He began to explain to the latter, and as Xiao Zhan spoke, Xiao Han's eyes almost popped out.

"What the hell?" Xiao Han was astonished after hearing the story. He could only hope that Xiao Yan wouldn't actually turn the story into an accident!

Unlike the aftereffects of the fusion of Exotic Fire in the Original work, Cai Lin was completely influenced by the emotions of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, which had been fed by Xiao Yan for a long time, had a deep attachment to him, and this feeling was also inherited by Cai Lin, who had merged with the latter's soul.

However, all of this is understandable and not Xiao Yan's fault. It just goes to show that the "love grows over time" principle does apply to the vast majority of situations.

Starting with the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, Cai Lin spent several years with Xiao Yan, following him all the way to Central Plains.

When Elder Yao was unable to intervene, Cai Lin took care of many of the formidable opponents Xiao Yan encountered.

Their feelings for each other deepened gradually under these circumstances. Furthermore, for some unknown reasons (Xiao Han suspected that Elder Yao was secretly matchmaking them), the two of them ended up doing everything they should and shouldn't have done without any clear explanation.

Xiao Yan isn't a scumbag; if something really happens, he'll naturally take responsibility afterwards. Although they can't get married immediately, he still made a promise.

Because she was always concerned about the Snake-People Tribe, Cai Lin left immediately after sending Xiao Yan to Central Plains, only telling him not to forget their promise.

This is also why Xiao Han knew nothing about it; before they arrived in Central Plains, Langya Pavilion had not paid any attention to them.

If things continue to develop this way, things will perhaps fall into place naturally, and the Xiao Clan will simply come to propose marriage. Even the issue of the Snake-People Tribe will not be a problem.

But Xiao Xiao's birth may have been ordained by heaven, as Medusa, who had returned to her clan, was soon found to be pregnant.

Queen Medusa originally only intended to give birth to the child and raise it herself. With the numerous collections she acquired during her adventures, she was fully confident in this plan.

Her strength was enough to make her the sole ruler of the Snake-People Tribe, so she didn't need to care about the Elder's opinions.

However, quite coincidentally, shortly after Xiao Xiao's birth, the Jia Ma Empire, where the Xiao Clan lived, started fighting with the Soul Hall's forces in the Northwest Continent.

The Snake-People Tribe naturally suffered collateral damage as well, and with no other choice, Cai Lin immediately decided to seek help from the Xiao Clan.

Even with her strong and even stubborn nature, she could not bear to watch her people walk down a path of death.

It is easy to imagine the immense shock that the bloodline connection brought when Xiao Xiao appeared in the Xiao Clan.

When they confirmed that this was Xiao Yan's daughter, their own granddaughter, Xiao Zhan and his wife were almost overjoyed. They arranged all sorts of good things for her, and she was practically pampered like a treasure by the Xiao Clan.

When Xiao Han came last time, Xiao Xiao was out playing with Xiao Long, and Xiao Zhan didn't mention it. This time, Xiao Han just happened to run into Xiao Zhan with a big smile on his face while taking care of the child; otherwise, Xiao Han doesn't know when he would have found out about this.

Xiao Han secretly circulated his Dou Qi to calm his turbulent emotions and asked, "You didn't tell that brat Xiao Yan about this?"

Anger flashed across Xiao Zhan's face. "Why did you tell him? He didn't even know he was pregnant, and his wife doesn't care. How will he be the head of the family in the future?"

"Grandpa..." As if sensing Xiao Zhan's anger, Xiao Xiao gently touched Xiao Zhan's stubble-covered face with her soft little hand.

"Grandpa, don't be angry. Mom said Dad had very important business outside; he didn't do it on purpose!"

Hearing Xiao Xiao's words, not to mention Xiao Zhan, even Xiao Han felt his heart melt. What a sweet little cotton-padded jacket!

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed. "Yes, yes, Xiao Xiao is right. Grandpa won't talk about your father anymore!"

At this moment, Xiao Zhan finally realized Xiao Han's presence and told Xiao Xiao to go play with her grandmother first.

He then said apologetically, "Uncle, is there anything I can do for you this time?"

"It's nothing!" Xiao Han said with a hint of sourness, "I just wanted to see how my grand-nephew is doing."

"Looks like you're doing pretty well now!"

"Hehehe~" Xiao Zhan chuckled foolishly without saying a word.

"Alright!" Xiao Han's expression was solemn. "I've come here to send you to Central Plains."

"Central Plains?" Xiao Zhan was taken aback.

"You've broken through to the Dou Sheng, haven't you?"

"Of course." Mentioning this, Xiao Zhan chuckled and said, "I have to thank Uncle for the elixirs!"

"Not bad!" Xiao Han nodded. "The Gu Tribe Coming-of-Age Ceremony is about to begin, and the Heavenly Tomb is about to open. As the current Xiao Clan Patriarch, it is naturally necessary for you to make a trip there."

Xiao Han's expression turned cold, and his fist clenched suddenly. "Take back the Heavenly Tomb quota for my Xiao Clan!"

"Yes!" Xiao Zhan replied solemnly. All those years of preparation were for that trip to the Heavenly Tomb.

Xiao Han changed the subject, "Of course, after this, tell that kid Xiao Yan everything!"

"Everything about the Xiao Clan can be made public to him, including my existence. After the Heavenly Tomb, there is no need to hide these things anymore."

"Yes!" Xiao Zhan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he smiled. He wondered how surprised those arrogant Ancient Races would be to see them!