146: Zi Yan: Didn’t you promise to give me a chance?

Wutan City, Xiao Family.

Xiao Yan lay dejectedly on the table, his fingers drumming against it, each tap harder than the last. If not for Yao Lao by his side, he would have lost his temper and vented all the anger in his heart on the table.

"Teacher, it's been months, and there's no clue. Has my father truly disappeared?"

Previously, Xiao Yan suspected that Xiao Zhan had been taken by the Cloud Mist Sect, but he had infiltrated the Cloud Mist Sect for a long time and still hadn't found any news about Xiao Zhan, which greatly disheartened him.

In his heart, there was anger towards the person who abducted Xiao Zhan, and also resentment towards his own incompetence.

"Xiao Yan Zi, since the other party abducted your father, they must want to get something from him. Your father should be safe for a short period!"

Yao Lao spoke to comfort Xiao Yan.

"The most urgent task is to first possess powerful strength. Only by becoming strong can you investigate more things."

Xiao Yan nodded in agreement.

For example, the black Soul body that appeared in the Cloud Mist Sect; Yao Lao said they came from the mysterious Hall of Souls.

At Xiao Yan's current level, he wasn't even qualified to know what the Hall of Souls was.

He clenched his fists, eager to become even stronger.

"Let's go to Starfall Pavilion first. Once Teacher recovers his strength, he will investigate this matter for you!"

...Magical Beast Mountain Range, Snake-People Tribe New Holy City.

In the New Holy City, lanterns were hung and decorations adorned every corner. Every household wore smiles, performing ancient Snake-People Tribe rituals of prayer.

They weren't praying for the rebirth of the Snake-People Tribe Holy City, but for the rebirth of Little Xian Le.

Little Xian Le was celebrating her first birthday today. This news was originally only known among Gu Fei, Xiao Yi Xian, and others, but somehow, it was leaked.

Thus, all the Snake-People of the Snake-People Tribe spontaneously celebrated Little Xian Le's birthday.

Caier stood at the peak of the Holy City, looking down at the Snake-People below. A sweet and content smile graced her face, and she said in an excited tone, "Your prestige among the Snake-People Tribe is almost surpassing mine."

Gu Fei smiled slightly, looking at the cheering Snake-People, thinking that the feeling of being adored by thousands was quite good.

"Daddy... what... are you doing!"

Suddenly, a tender voice sounded beside Gu Fei. It was Xiao Yi Xian, holding Little Xian Le, walking over.

The little one had finally learned to speak. Although she could only utter simple words, her tender voice was as adorable as an angel's.

"Little Xian Le, hug!"

Gu Fei reached out and held Little Xian Le in his arms, bringing her to watch the jubilant Snake-People below.

Little Xian Le didn't understand what they were doing, but she also started to jump along.

The New Holy City represented not only the rebirth of the Holy City but also the rebirth of the entire Snake-People Tribe. They would embark on a path to greater prosperity here.

The revelry lasted for a long time before gradually subsiding. The Snake-People Tribe adapted to their new environment and slowly returned to a peaceful life.

One day, Zi Yan was playing with Little Xian Le when she suddenly thought of something. She bounced up and rushed straight towards Gu Fei.

Gu Fei was startled to see Zi Yan charging at him like a meteor. If he hadn't been prepared, being hit by that girl wouldn't have been pleasant.

"Big Brother Gu Fei, didn't you forget something?"

"What is it?" Gu Fei asked, puzzled.

"Didn't you say before that you would give me a great Opportunity? When we were in the Pill World, you can't go back on your word!"

Zi Yan recalled Gu Fei's promise before entering the Pill World.

Looking at the serious Zi Yan, Gu Fei understood the thoughts in her heart.

Don't let Zi Yan's cheerful demeanor fool you; she might seem carefree every day, but deep down, she also harbored concerns.

She had already returned to Ancient Dragon Island, accepted the Legacy, and was very aware of the current situation of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan. She was the only Imperial Bloodline of the Void Ancient Dragon Clan.

In the future, Zi Yan was destined to become the new Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan.

No matter how much Zi Yan yearned for freedom,

she would unconsciously think of her own race.

She wanted to become stronger, to quickly unify the Dragon Clan, to prevent the Void Ancient Dragon Clan from splitting further, and to allow everyone on her Ancient Dragon Island to live a peaceful and stable life.

Gu Fei had indeed promised Zi Yan an Opportunity, but that Opportunity still had many uncertainties.

"That Opportunity, it's not time for it to appear yet, and I don't know if I can find it..." Gu Fei mused.

The Opportunity he spoke of was the Ancient Ruins left by the ancient powerhouse, the Sage of Creation.

Ancient Ruins, as the name suggests, are naturally things that have been passed down from ancient times.

Ancient times and the present are completely different eras. Over countless years, many Ruins would naturally be left behind. Some Ruins might be buried or disappear over time.

But some would, by chance, see the light of day again.

In fact, it was simply that the Seal of the former owner of the Ruins had weakened over time, causing the sealed space to reveal itself on the continent.

"We definitely won't find it just waiting here. Let's go look for it and try. Maybe it will appear!"

Seeing Gu Fei acknowledge the existence of the Opportunity, Zi Yan was very happy. Immediately, she wanted to drag Gu Fei to search for it.

Gu Fei nodded in agreement. With his current strength, he might be able to make the Ruins appear earlier. If not, he would have to ask the elders of the Family for help.

Anyway, he knew the approximate location of the Ruins. He would find the Ruins first, and then deal with the rest later.

After making arrangements with Zi Yan, Gu Fei informed Xiao Yi Xian and Caier.

"Zi Yan's Opportunity?"

"If she gets the Opportunity, Zi Yan will become even stronger."

Xiao Yi Xian smiled and patted Zi Yan's little head.

"Yes, I want to become super strong, as strong as Big Brother Gu Fei!" Zi Yan said proudly, looking at Gu Fei.

"Why not become stronger than Big Brother Gu Fei?" Qing Lin suddenly asked.

Zi Yan immediately turned to look at Qing Lin and said, "Big Brother Gu Fei is already exceptionally talented. It's very difficult to surpass him. I'd be very satisfied to be as strong as him."

Gu Fei looked at the back of that girl, Zi Yan, knowing that she was afraid he wouldn't take her to find the Ruins, so she was deliberately trying to please him.

"Alright, after settling the matters of the Snake-People Tribe, we'll prepare to leave."

Afterward, Caier went to give some instructions regarding tribal matters. After all, she was the Queen of a Tribe and couldn't be as unburdened as the others.

Soon after, Gu Fei and his group left the Magical Beast Mountain Range, with Lion King still serving as their mount.

Upon their return this time, Lion King's child had achieved a Breakthrough to the fifth rank. Before leaving, Lion King instructed it to guard the Snake-People Tribe and for them to look after each other.

"Where are we going?" Zi Yan asked Gu Fei on the way.

"To your territory, the Beast Region!"

The Beast Region was entirely the territory of Demonic Beast Families. Although there were also Humans mixed in, generally speaking, the Demonic Beasts that formed Families still possessed a very strong xenophobic mentality.

The living environment for Humans there was extremely harsh, with them walking on the edge of death every day.