Cursed by the demonic source?
Gu Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan in confusion. Even as the Gu Clan's young lady, she had never heard of such a thing.
Still, the name alone sounded terrifying. Presumably, it had something to do with that Demon Emperor from Ancient Times.
Xiao Yan continued to exude a gloomy, brooding air. He sighed softly and said, "The Demon Emperor's demonic source is something on the same level as a Dou Di's dou di power."
At that explanation, Gu Xun'er's expression finally shifted slightly.
Anything that touched upon the terrifying realm of Dou Di was bound to be fearsome.
"So, why are you telling me all this?"
Gu Xun'er knitted her delicate brows slightly and looked at Xiao Yan in puzzlement.
"Because of the demonic source, I must become a Dou Sheng within three years. And in the process of becoming one, I have to eradicate this demonic source.
Otherwise, once its power erupts, I'll die without even a place to be buried."
With a trace of a bitter smile on his face, Xiao Yan looked at Gu Xun'er as he spoke.
At those words, emotion finally stirred across Gu Xun'er's lovely face. She could not help asking, "Since Lord Xiao Xuan values you so highly, could this Demon Emperor's source really threaten you?"
Heh heh, she's taken the bait.
Xiao Yan secretly rejoiced, but his face showed only helplessness and bewilderment.
"The Clan Ancestor said he won't give me any help before I become a Dou Sheng. Even if this Demon Emperor's source corrupts me, he won't intervene.
Not only will he refuse to help, but none of the clan's other experts will help me either."
At this point, determination and an imperious resolve once again surfaced in Xiao Yan's eyes.
"Even so, I must