Chapter 48: Retrieving the Xiao Family’s Ancient Jade

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"I've been at the Xiao Family for so long, it's time to complete the task the clan gave me. Go and find the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade from the Xiao Family now. It should be in Xiao Zhan's Storage Ring. If you can't find it, then... kill!

Capture all the Xiao Family members and bring them to Xiao Zhan. If he doesn't hand over the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade, kill him! If one isn't enough, kill two; if two aren't enough, kill three... keep killing until he agrees to hand it over. If he remains stubborn, kill them all. The Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade is definitely within the Xiao Family; it won't escape.

The cold, heartless words flowed from Gu Xun'er's mouth, her expression unchanged as if she were narrating a trivial matter, sending chills down one's spine.

Gu Xun'er was well-taught by Soul Changqing, who almost always threatened her. Naturally, Gu Xun'er learned Soul Changqing's methods.

The ruthless and unscrupulous nature of Soul Changqing was also absorbed and applied by Gu Xun'er.

Ling Ying, who had been secretly pleased, instantly froze in place, her eyes filled with disbelief as she looked at Gu Xun'er.

"Miss, what's wrong with you lately?"

Ling Ying noticed that since Gu Xun'er emerged from her half-year-long seclusion, she had been acting strangely, often appearing dazed and lifeless.

This state persisted until she fixated on the goddess named Ya Fei, after which Gu Xun'er became somewhat terrifying.

She would often take out her frustrations on the furniture whenever she heard news of Ya Fei.

Now, she even wanted to wipe out the Xiao Family for the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade!

Ling Ying had known Gu Xun'er since she was little and knew how much she liked Xiao Yan and how much she had done for him.

Long ago, she had wanted to take the ancient jade but was stopped by Gu Xun'er because of Xiao Yan.

Although she didn't like Xiao Yan and thought he didn't deserve Gu Xun'er, she couldn't deny that Gu Xun'er deeply loved him.

Ling Ying had no idea what had happened to Gu Xun'er. Despite her staying at the Xiao Family, she had changed so drastically.

She couldn't figure it out, but Gu Xun'er was like her granddaughter, and seeing her in this state made Ling Ying genuinely worried.

She had wanted to know the reason for Gu Xun'er's strange behavior since half a year ago but had refrained from asking.

Now, Gu Xun'er's desire to destroy the family of the person she loved made Ling Ying finally speak up.

Seeing Ling Ying hesitate to carry out her orders, Gu Xun'er frowned.

Was she too polite to Ling Ying? Instead of executing the task, she was questioning her.

Instantly, Gu Xun'er released a terrifying killing intent, enveloping Ling Ying, and spoke coldly.

"Ling Ying, I won't say this a second time!"

Ling Ying's hair stood on end at Gu Xun'er's words and quickly replied, "Yes... Yes, Miss, I'll take care of it right away!"

She then vanished into the darkness in a panic.

Hearing Gu Xun'er call her name, Ling Ying remembered that she was just an outsider in the Ancient Clan, with no right to question her master. She only needed to complete the tasks given to her.

...

Ling Ying soon returned to Gu Xun'er's room, kneeling on one knee and presenting a jade pendant. The terrifying aura from earlier still made her feel uneasy.

"Miss, I found the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade in Xiao Zhan's Storage Ring. Please inspect it, Miss."

Gu Xun'er took the jade pendant from Ling Ying, examining it. The jade was exquisitely crafted with clear patterns, though incomplete. After confirming it was indeed the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade, she nodded and said, "Good, it is indeed the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade. I wonder if the Xiao Family is lucky or unlucky to have me find this Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade so easily."

Ling Ying's body was drenched in cold sweat at Gu Xun'er's words, which seemed to regret not being able to directly destroy the Xiao Family. She dared not say more.

After placing the ancient jade in her Storage Ring, Gu Xun'er said to Ling Ying, "Ling Ying, I will return to the clan tomorrow. Stay here and watch over Xiao Yan. He is currently on a journey. Protect him if he is in danger."

"Yes, Miss."

Gu Xun'er's words relieved Ling Ying. The fact that Gu Xun'er wanted her to protect Xiao Yan proved that she still cared about him.

Although Ling Ying didn't like Xiao Yan, seeing Gu Xun'er still care about him made her feel that at least some of the old Gu Xun'er was still there, not completely transformed.

Gu Xun'er then added, "If Xiao Yan is killed by someone else, it would be rather boring. I'll kill him myself when the time comes."

Ling Ying: ...

She felt that her Miss was now a bit twisted.

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Ancient Realm

In a quiet, ancient forest, Gu Xun'er walked along a narrow, winding path, the ancient trees towering and blocking out the sky, the wind rustling through the leaves, creating a deep, slow rustling sound.

At the end of the path stood an ancient, simple pavilion. Inside, a middle-aged man dressed in plain white, slightly slender and with a scholarly appearance, was sipping tea. His aura was ethereal, yet he emitted no trace of power, appearing like an ordinary mortal.

This man was none other than the current clan leader of the Ancient Clan, one of the strongest on the Martial Qi Continent, the Nine-Star Supreme Dou Saint, Gu Yuan!

Gu Xun'er approached Gu Yuan, took out the Tuo She Ancient Emperor Jade from her Storage Ring, and handed it to him, saying, "Father, I have retrieved the ancient jade from the Xiao Family."

Gu Yuan didn't look at the jade but stared at Gu Xun'er, a warm smile on his face.

"Oh? A Five-star Great Fighter? Have you finally decided to focus on cultivation? Have you had enough fun?"

Gu Xun'er nodded silently.

Gu Yuan looked at Gu Xun'er with surprise, feeling that she seemed different.

"This girl used to be so lively, always teasing me. Why has she become so cold this time? Did something happen at the Xiao Family?"

Gu Yuan said calmly, "Now that you've retrieved the ancient jade, are you planning to return to the clan?"

Gu Xun'er shook her head, speaking coldly, "No, I'm returning to the clan to get some things. I still need to go back to the Xiao Family."

"Still going back? For Xiao Yan?"

Gu Yuan didn't care about what Gu Xun'er needed to retrieve from the clan. The Ancient Clan could provide her with anything. He was only concerned that she wanted to return to the Xiao Family.

Thinking about the information Ling Ying had relayed, Gu Yuan felt somewhat annoyed. He had only wanted Gu Xun'er to have a happy childhood and keep an eye on the ancient jade. How did she end up being swayed by someone else?

(End of Chapter)