Zhang Lexuan trembled upon hearing this. The other person's tone and words seemed to indicate that he had known about her all along.
Based on her previous intuition and the two people's Martial Soul, Zhang Lexuan is now basically certain of her guess.
His voice trembled slightly. "You... you know me?"
When Zhang Lexuan was very young, her family was wiped out, and she was the only one left. She was rescued by the Dragon God Douluo Mu En and brought back to Shrek Academy.
Because of her powerful talent, she has been nurtured like a treasure by the academy since her Martial Soul Awakening. Apart from the incident with a certain "supreme elder", she has hardly suffered any grievances.
But this doesn't mean she doesn't miss her family; she just keeps that longing hidden in her heart.
Now, an elderly man who seemed to be a family member was right in front of her, and she felt uneasy, her emotions hard to describe, because the other party was, after all, a person from the Sun Moon Empire.
Seeing Zhang Lexuan's constantly changing expression, Kong Deming said with a hint of emotion, "The first time I heard your name was several years ago at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament."
Zhang Lexuan clenched her fists, her breathing becoming rapid; the other party had indeed known about her all along.
A hint of nostalgia flashed in Kong Deming's eyes as he continued, "Back then, someone sent word that Shrek Academy had produced a student with the Moon Martial Soul at the competition. You must know, the Moon Martial Soul is the inherited Martial Soul of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family!"
With each word Kong Deming spoke, Zhang Lexuan's heart beat faster involuntarily.
Shrek Academy has always regarded the Sun Moon Empire as an enemy, and normally they should try their best to understand their opponent and gather all kinds of information about the Sun Moon Empire.
However, the reality is that Shrek Academy has absolutely no understanding of the Sun Moon Empire, much like a self-important superior who looks down on those who challenge him.
In the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, the Shrek Academy members only learned about Xu Tianzhen's Sun Martial Soul through He Caitou, the fugitive prince of the Sun Moon He Caitou.
So Zhang Lexuan was really unaware that the Moon Martial Soul was actually a royal inheritance Martial Soul unique to the Sun Moon Empire!
So she's not just a member of the Sun Moon Empire, but also of royal blood?!
"The news reached the country, and the royal family took it very seriously, immediately initiating an investigation. Your identity was quickly ascertained."
Zhang Lexuan listened quietly, without saying a word.
Upon hearing this, a hint of fear mingled with the expectation in her eyes.
Suddenly, I felt like I didn't want the other person to continue, but in my dilemma, I didn't have the courage to leave directly.
"You were born into the Heavenly Soul Empire. Your father was a minor nobleman, but after his clan was wiped out by enemies, you were the only one left who was rescued by the Dragon God Douluo Mu En."
Zhang Lexuan also knew this information; Mu En had told her about her background, but it had nothing to do with the Sun Moon Empire.
Your mother's name is Kong Lin!
Zhang Lexuan was too young when her family's tragedy occurred, and her memories of her parents were already hazy; she couldn't even remember their names or faces.
Now that Kong Deming specifically mentioned her mother's name, Zhang Lexuan knew that her Martial Soul was likely inherited from her mother, and that her mother, Kong Lin, had the bloodline of the Sun Moon Imperial Family.
"My Kong Clan also suffered misfortune, and our clansmen were scattered to various places. I have never met your mother, but according to seniority, you should call me Uncle."
Zhang Lexuan's throat bobbed, but she remained silent.
It was partly because what Kong Deming said was unacceptable to her at the moment, and partly because it was only one side of the story and she couldn't yet determine its truthfulness.
" The Kong Clan's involvement in the palace coup nearly led to their extermination, causing suffering for their descendants. It is our family's fault."
"Knowing that you were raised by the Dragon God Douluo and educated at the Shrek Academy, and that you were already Six-Ring Soul Emperor before you were even twenty years old, I was relieved. That's why I didn't look for you, for fear of causing you unnecessary trouble."
"I just never expected that we would meet like this. The continent is so vast, yet we've run into each other in this Far North."
Kong Deming spoke sincerely, with a hint of apology in his eyes.
"If that's the case, then why... why are you saying it now, senior?"
Zhang Lexuan's voice was no longer as gentle as before, sounding slightly low and hoarse.
Kong Deming smiled and said, "I wasn't planning on acknowledging her, but since my little granddaughter has said that our Martial Soul are the same, there's no way to hide it now."
Upon hearing this, Kong Ling lowered her head, feeling as if she had done something wrong.
Zhang Lexuan thought for a moment. She knew that if the other party didn't tell her, she would ask about the matter of Martial Soul.
She fell silent, unsure how to respond.
Given the current situation, Kong Deming's words are logically clear and supported by his Martial Soul, so what he said should be the truth.
However, having grown up at Shrek Shrek and received its education, while not exactly hostile towards the Sun Moon Empire, it was certainly not friendly.
Now that she suddenly knows she is of royal blood from the Sun Moon Empire, she naturally finds it hard to accept.
Just when Zhang Lexuan was at a loss, her savior appeared.
Two figures flew over from behind and landed beside Zhang Lexuan; they were her two other teammates on this mission.
Wu Ming was unaware of what had happened and looked warily at Kong Deming across from her.
" Lexuan, what's wrong?"
Zhang Lexuan shook her head, gave Wu Ming a reassuring look, then took a deep breath. "I've remembered what you said, senior. Thank you again for your help. We have some things to attend to, so we'll be leaving now."
After saying that, Zhang Lexuan gave Wu Ming and Ling Luochеn a look, and the two of them flew away without hesitation.
Watching the three figures disappear into the snowstorm, Kong Ling pursed her lips and said, "Grandpa, did I say something wrong just now?"
Kong Deming smiled, patted Kong Ling's little head, and said, " Ling'er didn't say anything wrong. Perhaps this is fate."
Kong Xuan knew that many readers had speculated that Zhang Lexuan's Moon Martial Soul was related to Kong Deming, and now he was certain. He never expected that he would witness this on his trip to the Far North.
He walked to Kong Ling's side, looked at Kong Deming, and said, "Grandpa, the Kong Clan is now dwindling in talent. She's already Soul Douluo at such a young age, why not let her return to the Sun Moon?"
Kong Deming gazed into the distance and sighed, "How could I not want that too? But as I said before, it was the family that wronged her. Now that she's living well at Shrek, there's no need to disrupt her life. Even if she returns to Sun Moon, it might not be the life she wants."
As he spoke, Kong Deming looked at Kong Xuan and Kong Ling, his eyes filled with pride, and said, "Besides, the Kong Clan now has two little geniuses like you, Grandpa is already very satisfied!"
After being praised, Kong Ling finally raised her head, no longer looking down as before.
Although Kong Xuan did not show anything on his face, his inner thoughts were quite complex.
He knew all too well that Zhang Lexuan's life at the Shrek Academy wasn't as idyllic as it seemed.
It's true that Dragon God Douluo Mu En trained her, but a large part of the reason was also for the sake of his great-grandson Bei Bei.
After all, the reason Zhang Lexuan was brought back to Shrek was to be Bei Bei's child bride.
If Kong Deming knew this, out of guilt towards his clan, he probably would have stormed Shrek Academy to snatch Zhang Lexuan back!
However, Kong Xuan ultimately did not reveal this matter, firstly because it was difficult to explain how he knew, and secondly because he already had his own solution.
After the Continental Advanced Soul Master Soul Fighting Tournament next year, he will have the opportunity to study at Shrek, where he will have plenty of time to get to know his "big sister"!