As for what one might gain or luck upon in the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb,
Xiao Yi dare not make any promises.
However, if it’s merely about taking a trip there and managing to retreat safely, Xiao Yi is naturally confident.
Thus, he agreed.
"In that case, my thanks, Yi Xiao my young friend," Ao Donglou cupped his hands in gratitude.
"Farewell then," Xiao Yi cupped his hands and turned to leave.
"Farewell." Ao Donglou nodded, "Whenever you’re free, Yi Xiao my young friend is welcome to visit Dongli Sword Palace as a guest, and I will welcome you heartily."
Xiao Yi nodded, said nothing more, and left.
Though young, his displayed prowess undoubtedly rivals that of the supreme experts of the Central Region.
It wasn’t surprising Ao Donglou made such a request.
And as for Ao Yinfeng, being the most outstanding successor of Dongli Sword Palace, Ao Donglou naturally doesn’t want him to face any mishaps.
For any faction, any elder, their successors are of utmost importance, and they are most unwilling to see anything go awry.
After all, the younger generation is the hope of a faction, as well as the hope of the Central Region.
...
Xiao Yi had already left.
Just as he exited Dongli Sword Palace, he immediately saw Ran Qi, Ye Liu, Guu Lianxing, and Gongsun Huowu.
"Tsk tsk, Yi Xiao, you brat." Ran Qi’s face was full of indignation.
"Ye Liu really guessed it right, you left without a word."
Xiao Yi smiled lightly, "Are you all leaving as well?"
"Yes." Ye Liu nodded, "There’s still a month left until the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb opens."
"Since we’ve secured a spot, we’re naturally going to prepare and continue to close off for a while, to face the journey to the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb."
"We’ll return to the Eighteen Mansions Territory soon."
"Alright, farewell then." Xiao Yi cupped his hands.
"You really are cold-hearted." Ran Qi shook his head, "Oh well, since you’ve gotten a spot, see you at the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb."
"Alright." Xiao Yi nodded.
Whoosh... the next second, Purple Flame Fire Wings spread, directly flying off.
At the original spot, Ran Qi shook his head.
Guu Lianxing frowned and looked at Ye Liu, "Brother Ye, do you really have any certainty about your guess?"
Ye Liu hesitated for a second, then nodded.
"The silhouette, the back, the eyes, they’re incredibly alike, no, they’re carved from the same mold."
"You know my ability to remember, there’s no mistake."
"Although Yi Xiao’s voice is deep, but it might be feigned."
"Although the Central Region is full of countless beings, all manner of possibilities exist, let alone just a resemblance in silhouette and back."
"But, there’s one thing..."
Ye Liu paused and said, "Yi Xiao and we, have no real connection."
"Just chatted briefly before the match, yet despite his usual cold and uncommunicative nature, he engaged with us from time to time."
"Especially after you continually teased him, Yi Xiao didn’t bother with you?"
"You must know, strong individuals have their pride, not to mention a person like Purple Flame Yi Xiao."
"The only possibility is that he is actually Brother Xiao Yi, who knows us, knows your personality, so he didn’t mind."
"Ah... this..." Guu Lianxing’s face crumpled, "So I teased Young Master Xiao Yi several times before?"
"Not necessarily." Ye Liu smiled and shook his head, "As I said, it’s ultimately just my speculation."
"Moreover, regardless of whether he is Brother Xiao Yi, it doesn’t matter."
"If he is, Brother Xiao Yi intentionally hid it for his own reasons. Since we trust him, we shouldn’t speculate more."
"If not, then Yi Xiao is also a friend worth getting closer to, it’s insignificant."
"That’s right." Guu Lianxing nodded.
"But... that... that... that..." However, Gongsun Huowu next to them had a peculiar expression.
"If he’s really that little thief, then wouldn’t that mean..."
Gongsun Huowu recalled the words spoken months ago near Hengyuan Territory when they encountered Yi Xiao, as well as the words spoken in the spectator’s seat earlier...
Her face couldn’t help but flush bright red.
"Alright, don’t think about it, let’s go back to the Eighteen Mansions Territory." Ye Liu smiled.