Boom!
Ye Qiu felt as if struck by lightning, utterly stunned.
Su Xiao Xiao is the daughter of the Nine Thousand Years?
How could this be possible!
Isn’t the Nine Thousand Years a eunuch, how could he have a child?
Could it be that the Nine Thousand Years had a child before becoming a eunuch?
If Su Xiao Xiao is truly the daughter of the Nine Thousand Years, it would explain why the Witch God Sect has repeatedly tried to kill her.
Ye Qiu continued watching the video.
Cao Yuan said with a smile, “I never expected that I, a eunuch, could have my own child in this lifetime.”
“Su Xiao Xiao is the child of me and Su Zi.”
“Back then, Su Zi was captured and taken back to the Witch God Sect because she fell in love with me and became pregnant.”
“I thought this child would never have a chance to be born, but I didn’t expect Su Zi to secretly give birth to her, and for so many years, I was unaware of Su Xiao Xiao’s existence.”
“At the time, Su Zi entrusted Xiao Xiao to a reliable old lady to raise. A few years later, the old lady passed away and left the young Xiao Xiao in the care of another person in the Witch God Sect.”
“That person was the previous leader of the Witch God Sect.”
“When the leader of the Witch God Sect learned of Xiao Xiao’s identity, they initially intended to kill her but consulted the Witch God. The Witch God, likely fearing I would seek revenge on the sect in the future, ordered the leader to raise Xiao Xiao, planning to use her to control me later.”
“This information came from a trustworthy source, and I believe Su Xiao Xiao is my daughter, but I still need to verify it with the Witch God himself.”
“This has three purposes: first, to see if the Witch God has emerged from seclusion.”
“Second, to find out how much of the Witch God’s cultivation has been restored.”
“Third, to confirm whether Su Xiao Xiao is my daughter.”
“If I die, it means the Witch God has not only emerged from seclusion but has also regained considerable strength. If Su Xiao Xiao is my daughter, then after my death, she would lose all value, and the Witch God would surely not spare her.”
“Ye Qiu, if Su Xiao Xiao is my daughter, please take good care of her. If she isn’t…”
Cao Yuan paused here, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, “Then eradicate her completely!”
Ye Qiu understood that the Nine Thousand Years was worried that if the Witch God Sect wasn’t completely destroyed, it would rise again.
“Oh, there’s one more important thing I need to tell you.”
Cao Yuan continued, “Since many years ago, after the Witch God had issues with his cultivation, he has needed to drink the blood of women to sustain his life.”
“To fully restore his power, he must unite with a woman of a special constitution.”
“I’ve just learned through secret channels that the current leader of the Witch God Sect has a very special constitution.”
“She is the adopted daughter of the previous leader of the Witch God Sect and is like a sister to Xiao Xiao. If her constitution is indeed special, it’s highly likely that the Witch God discovered this years ago and deliberately groomed her to become the leader, waiting for the right moment to take her.”
“So, no matter what, you must find the leader of the Witch God Sect and prevent the Witch God from getting to her. Otherwise, if the Witch God restores his power, it will bring a catastrophic disaster to the Dragon Gate.”
“After you find her, don’t kill her. Keep her by your side, she will be useful to you.”
“One last thing.”
“In my life, I’ve always longed for a carefree existence, but alas, in the martial world, one is not free to choose.”
“Ye Qiu, after I die, don’t put me in a coffin, it’s too dark inside, I don’t like it.”
“There’s no need to place me in a small box and bury me in some auspicious site, that’s too troublesome.”
“After cremation, please scatter my ashes in the Yangtze River, let me flow away with the rushing waters!”
“Alright, business is done, it’s time to say goodbye.”
“If, a hundred years from now, we meet again in the underworld, I’ll drink thirty thousand cups with you!”
“Ye Qiu, take care!”
With that, Cao Yuan stood abruptly, his green robes fluttering loudly.
The video ended there.
Ye Qiu felt a lump in his throat.
In all the time he’d known Cao Yuan, this was probably the longest conversation he’d had with him, but sadly, he could only listen, unable to speak with him, a regret for this lifetime.
Ye Qiu stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the vast sky.
He remained still for a long time.
Like an ancient statue, his solitary figure evoked pity.
After about five minutes.
Ye Qiu turned around and instructed Yang Qi, “Bring Su Xiao Xiao here.”
Yang Qi immediately brought Su Xiao Xiao before Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu waved his hand, and Yang Qi understood, retreating to her original position.
“What do you want?” Su Xiao Xiao saw Ye Qiu’s expressionless face and felt a bit scared.
Ye Qiu said, “The one who ordered your death was the Witch God, wasn’t it?”
Su Xiao Xiao’s pupils contracted sharply, “You, how did you know?”
“Not only do I know it was the Witch God who wants you dead, I also know why.”
“Why?”
Ye Qiu said, “Because you are the daughter of the Nine Thousand Years.”
Su Xiao Xiao froze, then laughed, “You say I’m Cao Yuan’s daughter? That’s impossible. I grew up in the Witch God Sect, how could I be Cao Yuan’s daughter? Ye Qiu, that joke isn’t funny at all.”
“It’s not a joke. To be honest, I also find it hard to believe that the saintess of the Witch God Sect could be the daughter of the Nine Thousand Years, but if not, how do you explain why the Witch God wants you dead?”
“I know it’s hard for you to accept this fact right now.”
“So, I’ll let you watch a video.”
Ye Qiu handed his phone to Su Xiao Xiao.
Su Xiao Xiao opened the video and watched it silently.
After watching, she was dazed.
“Cao Yuan says I’m his daughter, how is that possible? How could I be his daughter? He must be lying to me.”
Su Xiao Xiao still didn’t believe it.
Ye Qiu said, “At the height of a great battle, why would the Nine Thousand Years have the time to deceive a little girl like you?”
Su Xiao Xiao said, “Ye Qiu, do you think I could be Cao Yuan’s daughter?”
“I don’t know, but based on what the Nine Thousand Years said, it should be true. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone alone to the Witch God Sect’s headquarters to verify your identity.” Ye Qiu added, “Once I find the Nine Thousand Years’ body, I’ll do a paternity test for you both.”
“Su Xiao Xiao, whether you are the daughter of the Nine Thousand Years or not, you should understand that the Witch God Sect no longer has a place for you.”
“Now, you have only one choice, and that is to work with me.”
Su Xiao Xiao fell silent.
“Still need to think about it?” Ye Qiu said, “I don’t know what you’re hesitating about, but I think at this point, you don’t need to think anymore, and there’s no time to think.”
Su Xiao Xiao remained silent.
Ye Qiu didn’t want to waste any more time and said, “If you don’t want to work with me, I won’t force you…”
“I can work with you,” Su Xiao Xiao suddenly said, “But Ye Qiu, you have to agree to one condition.”
Ye Qiu asked, “What condition?”
