When Duoduo's grandfather heard the name "Ouyang Hao," his expression changed, and he fell silent.
After a long while, he slowly said, "That's right! I am Ouyang Hao! May I ask where you heard that name, Young Master Xu?"
Xu Qingtong smiled. "There's no need for concern, Senior Ouyang! I heard your name from an acquaintance in the Anyang Sect. I came today not to investigate your identity, but for another important matter!"
Ouyang Hao's expression eased slightly. "Whatever it is, Young Master Xu, please speak freely!"
"Senior Ouyang, were your ancestors from the Ou Ye Aristocratic Clan?"
Ouyang Hao froze, then asked in puzzlement, "How did you learn that, Young Master Xu?"
"Senior, not only do I know that you belong to the Ou Ye Aristocratic Clan, I also know that the Gongye Clan of the Heavenly Mystery Palace has deep ties to your Ouyang Lineage!"
Ouyang Hao was stunned for a moment before saying, "Yes, we were originally one family. Our ancestors said that our Ouyang Lineage was a foremost aristocratic clan in the Ancient Era! We surpassed even the present Five Great Sects!"
"But later, our fortunes declined, and we gradually fell to a second-rate lineage. After that, disputes within the clan split us in two, and our circumstances grew worse still. By now, we have no one left to carry on!" Ouyang Hao said quietly.
"In a hidden place, I met someone from your clan!"
"What? Impossible! Could you have met someone from the Gongye Line?"
Xu Qingtong shook his head. "No! He belonged neither to the Ouyang Lineage nor to the Gongye Line. He was from the Ou Ye Aristocratic Clan of ten thousand years ago!"
Ouyang Hao's eyes widened as he stared at Xu Qingtong in disbelief. Only after a long while did he