Chapter 121 Xiao Feng's Speculation: Xiao Yan Takes Action
Xiao Feng narrowed his eyes and continued to think, "In that case, only a member of the Xiao clan could have created this 'Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade'!"
"Within the Xiao Clan, there are not many people who can truly come into contact with the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. Apart from myself, there are only Xiao Xuan and the eight elders of the Xiao Clan, as well as several other powerful elders. They all know everything about the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade and have the ability and strength to create such a replica that is indistinguishable from the real thing!"
"Before this, I wasn't qualified to come into contact with the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. It was only later that Xiao Xuan entrusted it to me for safekeeping. But that was afterward. As a result, there are very few people in the Xiao clan who can truly come into contact with the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade and create such a convincing fake!"
"But the real Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade is already in my hands, so why would they go to such lengths? And why was I completely unaware of it?"
"Could it be that the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade that Xiao Xuan gave me back then wasn't real? That's impossible! Xiao Xuan has no reason to do that! And he doesn't need to do that! He could have simply not entrusted the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade to me for safekeeping, so why go through all that trouble and give me a fake one?"
At this moment, Xiao Feng felt that the surroundings were gloomy, as if he had fallen into a huge mystery. All sorts of doubts surged into his mind, making him feel as if he were in a fog, unable to find the right direction.
"Could it be that they are trying to mislead the Soul Clan? To make the Soul Clan and other ancient races with ulterior motives turn their attention to other enemies, thus buying more time for themselves and their people in the Xiao Clan's small world?"
"But why didn't they tell me about this? Were they afraid I'd worry? Were they afraid I'd accidentally reveal this secret? Or were they afraid I'd be too soft-hearted to go through with it? Or that they couldn't guarantee the plan would proceed smoothly?"
"Or perhaps they never truly believed in me from beginning to end? Was I merely a pawn in their plan?"
Only then did Xiao Feng realize how little he knew about Xiao Xuan and the others, and how reckless and suspicious his initial actions had been. It seemed that his little schemes had already been discovered by Xiao Xuan and the eight elders of the Xiao clan, who were ancient and powerful figures who had lived for countless years; they had even devised more secretive plans based on his actions…
"Hoo!—" With a long sigh, Xiao Feng slowly closed his eyes, his mind beginning to recall everything he had experienced, from the initial transmigration to the Dou Qi Continent to the discovery of this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. It seemed as if an invisible hand was guiding and controlling him.
He didn't initially think much about the existence of the "Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade" of the Xiao family. He simply wanted to understand it and confirm his thoughts. Even if he didn't discover it, or if the Xiao family's treasure was not the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade but had become another kind of treasure, it wouldn't matter.
Because he can understand this, after all, it is a real world, and with his presence and intervention, it is only natural that some changes will occur.
However, when he actually saw the "Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade" from the Xiao family, he realized that he had oversimplified everything. From the moment he discovered the "Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade," he was already caught in a huge mystery.
"This is chaos! I need to calm down!" Xiao Feng roared inwardly. His mind was in turmoil, and he wanted to calm himself down, but how could he calm down in such a short time? How could he calm down and think about the root of the problem?
"What on earth is going on?!" he roared inwardly.
Regarding the "Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade" in the Xiao family, he wanted to take it away to study it carefully, because he had a feeling that "this 'Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade' must contain something!"
But he couldn't, because this was still the Xiao family's territory, and the "Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade" was still the Xiao family's treasure. If it were discovered by Xiao Zhan or a member of the Xiao family, things would get complicated, especially since he didn't know what was hidden behind this matter. He couldn't afford to act rashly and alert the enemy.
However, given his current condition, he is no longer able to support his continued exploration downwards, nor can he take anything with him; he can only wait to explore again at a later time.
With no other choice, Xiao Feng could only make this decision. After putting the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade back in its original place, he planned to leave.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Xiao Yan, who should have been fast asleep long ago, was tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep. His tender face was filled with struggle and a trace of infatuation, things that shouldn't be seen in a child his age.
However, although Xiao Yan, as a transmigrator, appears to be only a four-year-old child, he actually has the soul of a thirty-something-year-old adult residing in his body. Therefore, even if he behaves abnormally, it is not surprising.
However, Xiao Yan was in a state of great inner turmoil. Just a few days ago, he had been amazed by Gu Xun'er, who had come to the Xiao family for the first time. This had awakened a certain attribute hidden deep within him, and even caused him to develop a slight infatuation. This was the reason why he couldn't sleep at night.
However, Xun'er was extremely indifferent, remaining unmoved by his repeated attempts to curry favor, as if she had already seen through these childish tricks. She was something he could only desire but not obtain, which made Xiao Yan's heart itch even more.
After tossing and turning for a long time, he finally stopped, then suddenly stood up. Looking around at the darkness, and at his small hands, a terrible thought suddenly arose in his mind, a crazy thought: "He must go and find Xun'er!"
"I'm just a kid now, so even if something happens, I can easily cover it up with an excuse! And it's already late at night, so as long as I'm careful, I shouldn't be discovered!" This thought strengthened his resolve and solidified his decision to proceed.
Without hesitation, he quickly got up, put on his clothes and shoes, and then quietly left his residence, heading towards Xun'er's residence.
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