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Earlier, Xiao Zhan had said he would look for Xiao Lin in the afternoon.
As it turned out, Xiao Lin stayed with Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng for the entire day!
This left Xiao Zhan feeling quite depressed, spending half the afternoon waiting around in Xiao Lin's courtyard for nothing. As for Xiao Lin, he was still chatting away with Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng.
"So, in these past six years, you've actually experienced so many things!"
After listening to Xiao Lin's narration, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Such a rich and colorful experience made Xiao Dongcheng very envious; it even gave birth to the thought that if he were twenty years younger, he would also want to head out and explore the world.
But unfortunately, his life was already nearing its end.
"It's nothing much. If you are willing, Clan Leader, I can take you out for a stroll one day. With my current strength, ensuring your safety would be quite easy."
Xiao Lin wasn't boasting.
With his current status as a One-Star Dou Zun, combined with a mid-stage Heaven Realm soul and being a Rank 5 Spiritual Array Master, fighting a mid-level Dou Zun was absolutely no problem.
Moreover, in this region of the Northwestern Region, where would one find so many Dou Zun? Even if there were some, they were likely all tucked away in seclusion practicing; why would they have the time to come out and start a conflict with him?
Therefore, even if Xiao Lin took Xiao Dongcheng for a tour around the Northwestern Region right now, there would absolutely be no safety risks.
"Forget it, I'm old. Even if I'm going to die, I don't want to die out there!"
Hearing Xiao Lin say this, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng simply smiled and shook his head. Not wanting to cause trouble for his clansmen and juniors was Xiao Dongcheng's most honest thought right now.
To this, Xiao Lin could no longer offer any persuasion.
After a moment of silence, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng seemed to remember something, but a look of hesitation appeared on his face. There were some things he didn't know if he should ask Xiao Lin.
Seeing the Clan Leader's expression, Xiao Lin understood perfectly.
"Clan Leader, if there's anything on your mind, just ask directly. As long as you want to know, I will tell you everything I know!"
Facing this old man who had dedicated his entire life to the Xiao Clan, Xiao Lin gave a solemn promise. At this point, just as Xiao Lin said, he no longer wanted to hide anything from the other party.
Because just a moment ago, Xiao Lin had quietly used his soul power to investigate Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng's body. Given the other party's current physical condition, he would reach the end of his life in three to five years at most!
It wasn't that Xiao Lin hadn't thought about letting him practice an Earth Grade Cultivation Technique to improve his strength and thus extend his lifespan.
It was just that the old man's body was no longer capable of supporting a change in Cultivation Technique or a breakthrough. To be blunt, perhaps only some high-quality longevity-extending medicinal pills could still work for him.
However, such pills were something even Xiao Lin couldn't obtain right now. It was precisely because of this that Xiao Lin had made up his mind.
No matter what Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng wanted to know, he would tell him everything without reservation. This was the respect Xiao Lin held for Xiao Dongcheng, who had always treated him like a biological son!
"Hahaha, it's not that serious. Relax a bit, I'm not at the point of being buried just yet."
Seeing Xiao Lin become so solemn, Xiao Dongcheng suddenly burst into laughter, dispelling the somewhat heavy atmosphere.
Once Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng regained his composure, he shot a seemingly casual glance at Xiao Lin and asked, "Xiao Lin, can you tell me what your true cultivation level is right now?"
After finishing, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng stared intently into Xiao Lin's eyes.
Hearing the question, Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment, then showed a look of realization. It could be said that Xiao Lin had long expected the Clan Leader to ask this.
In fact, back when Xiao Lin first awakened his past life's memories, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng had already begun to suspect him.
After all, others might not know where the Heaven Realm soul power that swept through the capital of the Jia Ma Empire came from. But as the Clan Leader residing within the Xiao Clan, how could Xiao Dongcheng be completely ignorant of it?
Furthermore, if Xiao Dongcheng only had suspicions when Xiao Lin awakened, the later trip to the Secret Realm basically confirmed his guesses.
Don't forget, back then, Xiao Lin had killed the Dou Huang expert of the Luo Yan Empire, Ying Changkong, and even stripped the storage ring from his body.
After receiving Ying Changkong's storage ring from Xiao Lin's hands, Xiao Dongcheng had long been certain in his heart that the Xiao Lin of that time was not as simple as being in the Dou Wang realm.
Add to that the stories Xiao Lin told today about his experiences over the years, and he was even more certain that these were not things a mere Dou Wang could participate in.
One must know, that was the Sky Serpent Empire—the overlord of the Northwestern Region!
A Dou Wang stirring up trouble in the Sky Serpent Empire? Most likely, their ashes would be scattered and no one would ever know!
In the face of one event after another, if Xiao Dongcheng still couldn't tell that Xiao Lin was hiding his true strength, then his time as Clan Leader would have been spent in vain.
True, while Xiao Lin's retelling of his experiences to Xiao Dongcheng was a mix of truth and fiction. However, many of the events were actually true.
From these true events, Xiao Dongcheng could naturally see that Xiao Lin's strength had already far surpassed that of a Dou Wang. Although he didn't know why Xiao Lin wanted to hide his strength, he chose to respect Xiao Lin's decision.
But that didn't stop him from wanting to know Xiao Lin's real power!
Facing Xiao Dongcheng's eager gaze, Xiao Lin didn't hesitate this time and directly gave his answer. Because he had already promised this old man, who treated him like a son, that he would tell the truth about everything.
"Six years ago, when I left the Xiao Clan to travel and gain experience, I was a One-Star Dou Zong. As for now... I am a One-Star Dou Zun!"
Xiao Lin took a small sip of tea from his cup and spoke with a calm face.
Clatter
The sound of a cup shattering rang out.
As Xiao Lin's words fell, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng's eyes, which had been squinting, instantly widened!
"Dou... Dou... Dou... Dou Zun?"
At this moment, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng's jaw nearly hit the floor. Actually, Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng had guessed that Xiao Lin might be a Dou Huang, or perhaps even a Dou Zong.
But a Dou Zun? He truly had never considered that! This was truly a bit terrifying. After all, before Xiao Lin awakened his memories, he was merely at the Dou Ling cultivation level.
Of this, Xiao Dongcheng was absolutely certain!
But who would have expected that in less than twenty years since then, Xiao Lin was like someone using a cheat code; his Dou Qi realm had soared all the way to Dou Zun. How could this not leave Xiao Dongcheng shocked?
Even though he had prepared himself mentally, he was still frightened by Xiao Lin at this moment. To be sure, Xiao Dongcheng even went as far as pinching his own thigh and digging his ears.
Finally, he confirmed that this wasn't a dream and he hadn't misheard!
Watching Clan Leader Xiao Dongcheng's actions, Xiao Lin couldn't help but laugh out loud.
How had he never noticed that the Clan Leader could be so adorable?
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