Although Yao Lao could not discern Xu Ran's identity, he knew that Xun'er came from the renowned Gu Clan.
For the Gu Clan to be willing to hide such a genius in the Xiao Clan, the Xiao Clan had to have some secret.
Now Xiao Yan was the Xiao Clan's greatest genius, and he also had Yao Lao's guidance. If he found that earth-shattering secret, he would surely be able to seize the opportunity to rise.
Back then, Xiao Xuan, a Nine-Star Dou Sheng, had extracted the Dou Di Bloodline from everyone in the Xiao Clan, staking everything on becoming a Dou Di to secure countless generations of prosperity for the clan. In the end, Xiao Xuan had failed, and the Xiao Clan, stripped of its Dou Di Bloodline, had gradually declined, even traveling far away to recuperate in such a barren place.
He did not believe Xiao Xuan would have left no fallback at all. The Xiao Clan had to have another great secret.
It was simply impossible to unravel that secret without sufficient strength.
"Right now, you're weak, and everyone outside is talking about you. But once you become strong, all they'll say is that Nalan Yanran had poor judgment. All confidence comes from strength. As long as you're powerful, everyone will cheer for you," Yao Lao said earnestly.
"Teacher, I understand now. I want to cultivate and become stronger. I'm willing to endure any hardship. I just want to become stronger!" Xiao Yan said, his eyes red. He understood that this was his mission.
What exactly had that son of a bitch Xu Ran come to the Xiao Clan for?
Was Xu Ran coveting his clan's treasures?
Everyone in the Xiao Clan now thought Xu Ran was a good person. Only he knew the truth, and he