GBP Chapter 1803 - 68: Ziwei’s Kin?
Chapter 1803 - 68: Ziwei’s Kin?
"The Great Elder of the Lan Family? Isn’t he supposed to be nearing the end of his life, retiring to the back? I heard he is now only responsible for serving that particular person. Since he’s appearing here, the ancestor of the Lan Family must also be here, right?"
"The exploration of the Plague Relics gathers forces from all sides; isn’t there always an ancestor present on such occasions? If the ancestors of various clans do not come in person, what if they’re plotted against here, wouldn’t the entire family’s power be squandered?"
"Indeed, that’s true. I’ve heard that our family also has an ancestor here, right in..."
"Shh! Why are you speaking so loudly? Is this the place to discuss such things!?"
"Yes, yes... I got it... But speaking of which, with the Great Elder of the Lan Family stepping in, does it mean the ancestor has taken notice here? If that one were to take action, then perhaps this Ji Xing could be in danger..."
"Isn’t that great? Those who betray deserve punishment by all; if the ancestor of the Nan Family can rid us of such a scourge, everyone will surely celebrate!"
"But I have a feeling things aren’t as simple as they seem... He clearly had the opportunity to kill those dozen elders just now, but in the end, he only injured them. In my opinion, his actions don’t seem like those of such a person..."
"Ha, knowing someone’s face doesn’t mean knowing their heart. It’s just a disguise; you’ll see, this matter won’t end so easily."
"..."
While those outside anticipated the unfolding drama, inside the arena, Zhang Xiaoman frowned slightly.
In his perception, the Great Elder before him wasn’t all that powerful; his hunched figure looked elderly and frail, his vitality exhausted, even inferior to that of an ordinary low-level elder.
He knew little about this suddenly appeared Great Elder, only that he was supposedly the previous Family Head of the Lan Family, yet he seemed to be at death’s door.
Under the protection of several elite guards, this elder wobbled over, his sharp eyes fixed on Zhang Xiaoman, speaking:
"Ji Xing, I know of you. Little Yue Liang has spoken of you before me, claiming you’re the most gifted person she’s ever met. So young and already at the Upper Control Level, with limitless potential for the future. It now seems even Little Yue Liang underestimated you..."
Though appearing aged and frail, his voice was unexpectedly resonant, and his Control over Dark Spiritual Power was so precise that his Sound Transmission was clear.
"Little Yue Liang?"
Zhang Xiaoman was indeed puzzled by the name mentioned, but upon seeing the nearby Lan Yue’s sorrowful face, he immediately understood who was being referred to.
"May I know how to address the Great Elder? Why has the Elder appeared? Do you also believe the betrayer of the Lan Family is me?"
Zhang Xiaoman fearlessly faced the elder.
The Great Elder shook his head:
"I am already a man of the earth; names have been forsaken since the day I began serving the ancestor... As for whether I trust you, it’s not that I am unwilling, but your aura is so distinct, it’s hard for me to believe otherwise..."
"Oh? How so?"
Zhang Xiaoman showed curiosity, not understanding the elder’s reasoning.
The Great Elder pointed to the Mortal Bottle at his waist, saying:
"I am the former Family Head of the Lan Family, having cultivated the Stellar Treasure Mirror from a young age, forming an indelible bond with this Magic Treasure. Perhaps others cannot sense it, but I certainly can tell it’s now within your spatial device. So, tell me, how can I trust you?"
Zhang Xiaoman was taken aback but quickly understood; the elder indeed seemed to have a special connection with the Magic Treasure, speaking with such certainty.
Yet, considering he might be trying to trap him, Zhang Xiaoman decided it was not worth continuing the facade. The item originally belonged to their family, and since it was damaged, it had little use for him. He straightforwardly took it out from his space, holding it in his palm.
"Indeed, the Stellar Treasure Mirror is extraordinary, but now it’s damaged, of little use to me. Here, I return it to its original owner, considering this as my utmost goodwill to the Lan Family."
Zhang Xiaoman said as he handed over the Treasure Mirror, which directly landed in the Great Elder’s hand. The elder, looking at the thoroughly damaged mirror, couldn’t help but shake his head in heartache.
"Ah, my old friend, you’ve indeed gone first. To think that I would outlast you in the end..."
The Great Elder murmured to the mirror, his hunched figure looking extremely lonely.
Lan Yue, however, gazed at Zhang Xiaoman with eyes full of sorrow.
"Ji Xing, you finally admit it. So, it really was you who did all of this..."
Others also revealed expressions of having seen the truth; Lan Qi, who had been struck away earlier, appeared from somewhere, clutching his chest with one hand and pointing at Zhang Xiaoman with the other, shouting:
"Hmph, Ji Xing, I always said you were the culprit; now you finally admit it! And to think you even destroyed the Stellar Treasure Mirror! The Lan Family’s great misfortune was meeting you! Had I known you were such a scourge, I should have dealt with you the first time I saw you..."
"Noisy."
Zhang Xiaoman waved his hand, sending Lan Qi flying away again.
He then turned to Lan Yue, sighed softly, and said:
"Believe me or not, I’ll say it one last time: the one who attacked Lan Gu was Lan Ji, and he did it for someone named Xiao Yu. As for the Stellar Treasure Mirror, I snatched it from Alman’s hands. Now it’s been returned to its rightful owner. I’ll overlook today’s incident, but if I encounter Lan Family members seeking to attack me in the future, don’t blame me for being ruthless."