"No, Xun'er's real name isn't Xiao Xun'er. It's Gu Xun'er," Xiao Tian said, shaking his head.
"Ah?"
"What's going on? I'm a bit confused. Why is Xun'er's surname Gu? Isn't she your childhood sweetheart? Didn't she grow up with you in the Xiao Family? And according to the information I gathered when I was in Wutan City, Xun'er has been in Wutan City since she was little."
Ya Fei's cherry lips parted slightly as she voiced her confusion.
"Xun'er is the Young Master of the Ancient Clan. Her father is the Patriarch of the Ancient Clan, and his cultivation is at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng level."
After Xiao Tian finished speaking, Yun Yun and the others were so astonished by this revelation that they shot to their feet.
"What? Peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng? That's too terrifying! Xun'er's background is incredibly significant. Given her status, how could she have come to the Jiama Empire?"
A peak Nine-Star Dou Sheng was the absolute pinnacle of existence on the entire continent.
"I'll tell you about this later. The implications are quite large. She came here because our Xiao Family was once one of the Ancient Eight Clans—the Xiao Clan. But it later declined, and our bloodline completely withered."
Xiao Tian then explained the bloodline problems the Xiao Family once faced, the difficult decision made by their ancestor Xiao Xuan, the attack by the Hun Clan, and the role of the Dou Di bloodline.
"I believe you can revitalize the Xiao Family. Look at the Xiao Family now—it has gradually recovered a lot and will soon be able to return to the Central Plains." The Little Fairy Doctor didn't care about Dou Di or not; she only wanted to comfort Xiao Tian.
The others also nodded, quietly offering their words of encouragement.
"Little Brother Xiao Tian, I didn't expect your background to be so grand. It seems this elder sister truly found a treasure, hehe." Ya Fei smiled, reaching out to hold Xiao Tian's hand. "With your talent, you might even break through to Dou Di in the future. Then, will we all be Imperial Consorts?"
Although Xiao Tian treated everyone equally, everyone was very clear about their own positions. The main wife was only Xun'er, and having spent time together, everyone fully recognized Xun'er's status.
And Xun'er didn't have much jealousy regarding Xiao Tian's harem, mainly because Xiao Tian had been subtly influencing her since childhood.
The kind of people one encounters in childhood shapes different personalities; one is influenced by their surroundings.
Xiao Tian then briefly introduced the strength of the Ancient Eight Clans.
"Among the Ancient Eight Clans, the strongest is the Hun Clan with two Nine-Star Dou Shengs, followed by the Ancient Clan with one Nine-Star Dou Sheng, then the Lei Clan and Yan Clan, who have late-stage Eight-Star Dou Shengs, then the Medicine Clan, and finally the Stone and Spirit Clans." After listening to Xiao Tian's words, Yun Yun summarized.
"So Jia Nan Academy also has such a significant background. I didn't expect the Headmaster to be an elder of the Lei Clan." Han Yue spoke with slight surprise. She had only come for Jia Nan Academy's cultivation resources and environment at the time.
"Yes, these are all the top forces in the entire Central Plains. Just pay a little attention. If there's any problem, just run to the Boundless Heaven Realm," Xiao Tian chuckled.
"Hmph, when I grow up, I'm going to challenge all the forces in the entire Central Plains!" Zi Yan put her hands on her hips, declaring her grand ambitions with the look of someone ready to fight right now.
Pfft~
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at Zi Yan's appearance—a little girl claiming she would overturn the entire Central Plains.
Xiao Tian also dotingly stroked her head. You know, if she evolves in the future and brings out her daughter-slave father, this might actually be achievable.
"Alright, alright. I believe you!"
"Hmph hmph!" Zi Yan then comfortably leaned into Xiao Tian's embrace, taking out pills to eat. "I'm going to start working hard now. Just you wait and see."
"Yes, yes. I'll wait."
Seeing the two of them, everyone couldn't help but smile knowingly, and the tense atmosphere from understanding the strength of the entire Central Plains dissipated considerably.
The Little Fairy Doctor and the other women exchanged glances, their eyes filled with fervent fighting spirit, nodding to each other.
Their meaning was very clear: to work hard to help Xiao Tian manage the Boundless Heaven Divine Palace. Xiao Tian had given them their current aptitude and strength, and they, in turn, were constantly supporting Xiao Tian, acting as virtuous helpers behind him.
Simply because Xiao Tian had once said he preferred to be a kept man, they all worked very hard to ensure they could confidently serve him the "soft rice" they cooked.
Afterward, everyone started chatting and playing around.
Five days later.
Inside Heavenly Emperor Palace, in Yun Yun's arms was a newborn baby—the one the Little Fairy Doctor had just given birth to.
"Mother, let us see our little brother." Xiao Ling was pacing anxiously at Yun Yun's feet, and Xiao Meng was doing the same.
After hearing their plea, Yun Yun placed the baby from her arms onto the soft bed that had already been prepared.
The two hurried over, tiptoeing closer to the crib to look at the baby inside.
"Why is little brother so ugly!" Xiao Ling pouted.
Slap!
Xiao Meng lightly slapped Xiao Ling's head. "Sister, you just refuse to read. Newborns are naturally a bit ugly. He'll get better when he grows a little. And with Xian'er Mother and Daddy's looks, little brother will definitely be a big handsome boy in the future."
Ya Fei and the others weren't too surprised by Xiao Meng's reversal of roles; it had happened many times before.
The two of them acted as if Xiao Meng were the older sister—already very steady at a young age—while Xiao Ling was more like a mischievous and active younger sister.
"I just get sleepy when I read. I can't help it. From now on, I'll provide the strength, and you provide the brains. Together, we'll be courageous and resourceful, invincible!" Xiao Ling wasn't angry; instead, she smiled ingratiatingly.
Han Yue and the others watched the two bicker, all showing fond, aunt-like smiles, then all looked toward the baby in the crib.
"Can't tell if he looks more like Daddy or Xian'er's mother!" Xiao Ling kept scrutinizing the baby, wrinkling her cute brow.
"You'll know when he grows up!" Zi Yan interjected between the two, whispering. She looked at the baby in the bed, her eyes darting around as if thinking of some mischievous idea.
"What are you thinking?"
"Oh~ I'm thinking about how to train him into a little troublemaker." Zi Yan accidentally blurted out her thoughts.
After speaking, Zi Yan stiffly turned her head to look at Xiao Tian, who was standing behind her, her eyes full of embarrassment.
"I have something to do, so I'll head back first!" Zi Yan quickly scurried on her short legs, trying to leave. But as soon as she took a step, she realized she seemed to have grown taller.
Oh, it wasn't that she had grown taller—Xiao Tian had picked her up, raising her perspective.
Slap~ Slap~ Slap~
A series of flesh-hitting sounds echoed in the palace.
Afterward, Zi Yan covered her bottom, sprawled on a chair, looking at Xiao Tian with a resentful expression.
Just now, Xiao Tian had fiercely spanked her bottom. Her entire bottom was now burning, and she knew without looking that it must be red and swollen.
"How hateful! To hit so hard! Just you wait—I'll definitely rise up and sing my song someday!! Hmph hmph!"