Therefore, Yao Lao was worthy of being called "teacher" by her.
"The Falling Star Pavilion couldn't protect Teacher back then, and it would likely be even harder now; being in the Pill Tower would be much simpler."
"Moreover, I also want to join the Pill Tower."
After explaining her reasons, Xiao Xue also made a slight concession:
"Of course, if opening a wormhole from the Pill Tower proves troublesome, Senior could simply inform the Three Great Elders of the Pill Tower that Teacher is here."
"At that point, the junior can handle the remaining negotiations with them."
If Venerable Feng learned that Yao Lao was in the Northwest Continent, he would likely open a wormhole directly from the Falling Star Pavilion himself;
Similarly, Xuan Yi, one of the Pill Tower's Three Giants, would probably travel thousands of miles to come here if she knew Yao Lao was present.
Therefore, as long as Gu Yuan passed on the message, she could handle everything else herself.
To put it simply, this was all about connections and mutual benefit.
"Good," Gu Yuan nodded. "I can mobilize the power of the Gu Clan to help you and your teacher connect with the Pill Tower."
If it was just passing on a message, the Gu Clan wouldn't owe the Pill Tower a favor; in fact, they could gain goodwill from both sides. This was a completely profitable deal.
Moreover, Gu Yuan was curious how Xiao Xue planned to get the Pill Tower to open its doors to the Xiao Clan.
Even if Xiao Xue failed, he could consider helping her again; either way, he wouldn't suffer a loss.
"Do you still need anything?" Gu Yuan continued to ask.
Xiao Xue took out a fragmented jade piece, looked at Gu Yuan, and smiled:
"Senior, this junior wishes to use this to exchange for two spots to enter the Heavenly Tomb."
Hearing this, Gu Yuan fell silent.
After a long time, he finally spoke, "It seems you know more than I anticipated."
In response to Gu Yuan's words, Xiao Xue simply smiled without speaking.
She knew that Gu Yuan could not refuse this condition.
Although the ancient jade had split into eight pieces a thousand years ago, with each of the eight great ancient clans holding one.
Unless all eight pieces of the ancient jade were gathered, it was essentially useless.
Yet, Gu Yuan had gone so far as to send his own daughter to the Xiao Clan just to obtain this piece of jade.
Now that the jade was right in front of him, even if it was useless for the moment, it didn't stop him from wanting to hold onto it first.
—I may not need to use it, but I must possess it.
Moreover, once Xiao Xue and Xiao Yan began to make a name for themselves in the eyes of the ancient clans.
Those two Heavenly Tomb spots would have to be returned to the Xiao Clan regardless.
After all, every ancient clan was entitled to two Heavenly Tomb spots.
If any ancient clan forfeited their spots, the Gu Clan, as the guardians of the Heavenly Tomb, could utilize those slots.
This was a rule passed down from ancient times.
A long time ago, there were more than eight ancient clans.
However, due to the upheaval caused by the Soul Devouring Clan, the number of ancient clans sharply decreased.
Likewise, the total number of available spots decreased whenever the Heavenly Tomb opened.
Failure to return the Xiao Clan's two spots would mean classifying the Xiao Clan as "no longer among the ancient clans."
In that case, every time the Gu Clan had used the Xiao Clan's spots over the years, it would have been a violation of the rules, essentially granting the Gu Clan double the allocation.
Even the Gu Clan could not bear such a reputation.
Therefore, returning the Heavenly Tomb spots to the Xiao Clan as a favor, while simultaneously obtaining the Xiao Clan's ancient jade... Gu Yuan realized that this, too, seemed profitable.
Since the Heavenly Tomb spots had to be returned eventually, Gu Yuan couldn't refuse Xiao Xue's offer to exchange the ancient jade for the Heavenly Tomb slots.
"...Once you reach the Dou Zun level, I can personally authorize the transfer of the Xiao Clan's two Heavenly Tomb spots to you," Gu Yuan stated.
"Thank you, Senior," Xiao Xue said with a smile, handing the Xiao Clan's Tou She Ancient God Jade to Gu Yuan.
In truth, how could Xiao Xue not understand the implications regarding the spots?
However, it was impossible for her to spend the effort gathering all eight pieces of the ancient jade to open the Tou She Ancient God's Cave.
If the ancient jade remained with the Xiao Clan or if she carried it, it would only attract unnecessary trouble.
A common man is innocent, but possessing treasure makes him guilty.
Therefore, how could the Xiao Clan losing the jade not be a blessing in disguise?
In any case, with the System and her foresight of the plot, she could ensure that she and her cheap older brother reached the Dou Sheng level much sooner.
Once the Ancient Emperor's Cave opened, they could just go and snatch the prize.
Your Gu Clan might profit greatly, but my Xiao Clan will certainly not lose.
Gu Yuan accepted the ancient jade, looked at Xiao Xue, and warned, "Be careful, and absolutely do not let anyone discover your bloodline."
"That bloodline might not be considered much by the ancient clans, but it will definitely drive Dou Zuns without Emperor bloodline mad."
"Half-Saints, or even Dou Shengs who lack the Emperor bloodline, might become envious."
Xiao Xue was slightly startled, then realized that Gu Yuan must be referring to the Heavenly Fox bloodline within her.
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Xue asked, "May I ask, Senior, how much do you know about the Heavenly Fox?"
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