Xu Yuan'er Emerged from Seclusion, Absorbed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, and Chen Dao Came to Visit...

"Oh, right, Your Majesty. Before Brother Tianyi left, he gave me a Jade Tube. It seems to contain some important information or secrets.

But I'm not really sure what's in it, so please take a look yourself."

As Qian Fan spoke, he carefully rummaged through his Storage Ring and took out a golden Jade Tube that gave off a faint glow.

He gently offered the Jade Tube to Xu Fangyuan, a hint of anticipation and curiosity in his eyes.

Xu Fangyuan accepted the Jade Tube and examined it closely.

The Jade Tube was golden all over, with exquisite patterns carved into it, and looked quite mysterious. He gently stroked its surface, feeling its smooth warmth, and curiosity welled up inside him.

"All right, Fan. Let me see what secrets this Jade Tube holds," Xu Fangyuan said slowly, then focused his attention on it.

He tried to probe inside the Jade Tube with his divine sense, only to discover what seemed to be an invisible barrier around it, blocking his divine sense from entering.

Xu Fangyuan frowned slightly and thought, This Jade Tube actually has such powerful safeguards. Whatever is hidden inside must be extraordinary. He decided to exert more power and try breaking through the barrier again.

After some effort, Xu Fangyuan finally broke through the barrier, and his divine sense successfully entered the Jade Tube.

Inside, he saw a passage of ancient, mysterious writing. The characters shimmered with a strange light, as though they contained endless wisdom and power.

Xu Fangyuan read the writing carefully, growing more alarmed with every word.

Xu Fangyuan drew a deep breath, a glimmer of resolve flashing in his eyes, as though he had made up his mind.

He stared intently at the object in his hand and said in a low voice, "Fan, can you vouch for this? If this information is true, this is no small matter!"

Qian Fan carefully took the Jade Tube back and looked at Xu Fangyuan in utter bewilderment.

He frowned and asked in confusion, "Um... Your Majesty, I really can't read the writing on this. Could you decipher it for me?"

Upon hearing Qian Fan's words, Xu Fangyuan suddenly burst out laughing.

His laughter echoed through the air, carrying a hint of mockery and smugness.

"Hahahahaha! Boy, so even you have days like this! You can't read these characters, can you? I'm the only person in the entire God Star Hall who can understand them. Feeling helpless, aren't you? Fine, fine, fine. I simply won't tell you. What are you going to do about it?"

Xu Fangyuan wore a thoroughly smug expression, seemingly relishing the feeling of having everything under his control.

Qian Fan looked at Xu Fangyuan as though he were the mortal enemy next door who owed him a million.

Fine, fine, fine, you old dog. Enjoy strutting around while you can. Later, once I reach the Supreme God realm on my own, let's see if you're still so smug.

Just then, a deafening bang rang out!!!!!! The heavy door was smashed straight open! "Brother Qian Fan, I finally broke through to level seventy!!!!!"

Accompanied by a clear, melodious cheer, a petite figure came racing in from outside like a whirlwind.

The little girl who charged in so recklessly was none other than Xu Yuan'er.

Her face brimmed with excitement and joy, and her lively, large eyes sparkled brightly. At that moment, her whole body seemed to radiate a unique charm that was impossible to ignore.

Her hair fluttered in the breeze, her sleeves billowing. She was like a cheerful little bird, brimming with energy and vitality.

Xu Yuan'er ran all the way over, her light steps almost flying.

Qian Fan smiled at Xu Yuan'er, his eyes filled with delight. "Congratulations, Yuan'er."

Xu Fangyuan's smile vanished as he looked sternly at Xu Yuan'er. "Nonsense! Who told you to barge in so recklessly? This is a forbidden area of the God Star Hall, not somewhere you can enter as you please!"

Xu Yuan'er stuck out her tongue. "I just wanted to hurry and tell Brother Qian Fan the good news."

She turned to Qian Fan and took his hand. "Brother Qian Fan, did you know? I just broke through to level seventy!

Now I'm an expert too!" Qian Fan patted Xu Yuan'er's head. "Mm, you're amazing, Yuan'er. But you mustn't be so rash again, understand?"

Xu Yuan'er nodded obediently. "I understand, Brother Qian Fan." Then she looked curiously at the Jade Tube in Xu Fangyuan's hand. "Huh? What's that?"

Xu Fangyuan glanced at the Jade Tube in his hand and said thoughtfully, "This is an important object that concerns the future of the God Star Hall. However, it isn't time for you to know about it yet." With that, he put the Jade Tube away.

Xu Yuan'er huffed.

"Who cares about that stupid thing? Whoever wants to look can look. All I need is Brother Qian Fan."

Looking at his rebellious granddaughter, Xu Yuan'er, Xu Fangyuan felt helplessness and anger well up inside him. He straightened, a stern light entering his eyes.

"Xu Yuan'er, do you know what you're doing?" Xu Fangyuan's voice carried authority without anger, and even the air in the hall seemed to freeze.

Xu Yuan'er bit her lip and stubbornly raised her head to meet her grandfather's gaze.

"You child, you're becoming more and more unruly!" Xu Fangyuan snapped. "Your behavior goes against our family's traditions and violates the rules of the God Star Hall!"

Xu Yuan'er's eyes slowly reddened, but she still fought to hold back her tears.

"Grandpa, I know I was wrong." Her voice carried a hint of a sob.

Xu Fangyuan's heart immediately softened.

After all, this was the first time Xu Fangyuan had reprimanded Xu Yuan'er so sternly in all her years growing up. He really had gone a little too far this time.

At the sight before him, Qian Fan's face grew somewhat pale, but he still mustered the courage to step forward and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Your Majesty, please calm down.

Yuan'er definitely didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive her."

Just as Xu Fangyuan was about to say something to give himself a way out, an enormous crash suddenly erupted, as deafening as a thunderclap.

"Bang!!!!!!!!" The huge door was blasted open once again, so violently that the entire palace seemed to shake. The sudden turn of events stunned everyone into silence. Then an utterly furious roar followed: "Fuck, is this never going to end!!!!!"

Xu Fangyuan's eyes widened, his face full of shock. Ordinarily, he was refined and courteous, never one to swear lightly. But faced with such endless provocation and disrespect, he finally reached the limit of his patience. His emotions erupted, and he couldn't help blurting out that curse.

"Fuck you. What are you losing your temper for, you old bastard?"

The newcomer was Chen Dao.

His face full of anxiety, Chen Dao hurried toward Xu Fangyuan.

His eyes betrayed tension and urgency, as though a great mountain weighed upon his heart. As he walked, he fiddled with the memorial in his hand, seemingly verifying some important information. Every step looked somewhat frantic, as if he feared wasting even a single second.

At last, he reached Xu Fangyuan. Before he could even catch his breath, he hurriedly spoke.

"Fangyuan, you old dog, I have something extremely urgent to discuss with you!" His voice carried a note of urgency, and his hands unconsciously clenched, as though emphasizing how pressing the matter was.

Seeing Chen Dao in this state, Xu Fangyuan realized the gravity of the situation, and his expression turned serious too. He promptly kicked Chen Dao down as he was about to sit beside the throne.

"There. Now you can talk."

"You!!!!!!!"

Chen Dao looked thoroughly indignant, but given the importance of the matter, quibbling over this now would accomplish nothing.

Just as Chen Dao was about to speak,

Xu Fangyuan spoke first.

"Is it about the Phoenix Domain?"

?????????

The bewildered Chen Dao wore a bewildered expression.

"Where the fuck did you hear about that?"

Xu Fangyuan immediately grew confident.

He straightened his clothes.

He coughed twice.

"Oh, come on. Who do you think I am? Something like this is easy enough for me to find out."

After speaking, he even lifted his cup and drained it in one gulp.

"Quit fucking showing off, Brother Si Zhuang."

At those words from Chen Dao,

Xu Fangyuan spat out the tea he had just taken into his mouth.

Meanwhile, Qian Fan and Xu Yuan'er had already left and were heading toward Star Treasure City.

"Brother Qian Fan, take me to the Soul Fighting Arena to play..."