The descendants of the Ice Clan were strictly disciplined. Without the old Clan Leader's permission, no one dared to enter or exit at will.

There was one exception — Wen Jinjin.

For generations, the Wen family only bore sons and no daughters, marrying women from outside the clan before having more sons.

It was as if what they bore was destined by heaven.

Until Wen Jinjin was born.

The Wen family finally had a successor, and it was a girl. Wen Jinjin's mother thought having a daughter would cause the Wen family to reject them, but they never expected that as soon as Wen Jinjin was born, the old Clan Leader considered her the jewel of Sui City, cherishing her dearly.

On the day Wen Jinjin was born, the old Clan Leader announced to the entire Ice Clan that Wen Jinjin could have absolute freedom.

How could he bear to let such a precious gem suffer any grievance?

"Great-grandpa doesn't worry about me, so why are you bothering?"

Wen Jinjin looked at the Ice Clan guard with disdain.

If Tang Rao didn't see it wrong, the guard was at least an Immortal Emperor, yet he was so despised by Wen Jinjin.

How powerful the people of this Ice Clan must be?

Tang Rao remained still, waiting until Wen Jinjin finished mocking the guard before pulling Tang Rao inside.

"Great-grandpa, great-grandpa."

Wen Jinjin called out loudly, the only one in the entire Ice Clan with such daring.

"Jinjin, you're willing to come back? And who is this?"

Wen Guifu usually only saw Wen Jinjin herself. Seeing Jin Jin bring a man back, Wen Guifu was quite taken aback.

"Jinjin, weren't we supposed to see your grandfather? How did it turn into great-grandfather?"

Can you just change the way you address your family's elders at will?

Tang Rao couldn't believe it.

"Great-grandpa, Jinjin is back to reason with you. First, let these people leave; I want to speak with you secretly."

Wen Jinjin had the leverage, and whoever she asked to leave had to leave.

Tang Rao was about to step out first, but Wen Jinjin grabbed his hand: "I'm talking about them, not you. You don't have to leave!"

Wen Guifu suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

His instincts were always accurate.

Could it be that his granddaughter liked this man and wanted to elope with him?

That wouldn't do. No matter whom he entrusted his precious gem to, Wen Guifu would be worried.

"Jinjin, don't scare your great-grandpa. Great-grandpa isn't well lately and can't handle too much excitement. Speak to him gently."

While Wen Jinjin spoke with Wen Guifu, Tang Rao observed the kind-looking old man in front of him.

Tang Rao couldn't gauge Wen Guifu's strength.

Theoretically, at the level of an Immortal Emperor, one should be able to perceive those of equal or greater power, but when Tang Rao tried to observe Wen Guifu, his mind went blank. He couldn't grasp anything.

"Kid, the old man's strength is far beyond yours; don't bother looking."

Tang Rao tilted his head, still trying to understand what was wrong.

"Grandpa Wen, I apologize for any offense."

Tang Rao naturally held respect for the strong, and his apology won Wen Guifu's favor.

"Great-grandpa, look over here. This is my new good friend, his name is Tang Rao. He's a newcomer from Blue Star. He grew up alone; so pitiful."

Wen Jinjin couldn't focus on the main point in three sentences, nearly driving Tang Rao mad.

"So, does Jinjin want him to stay at our Ice Clan?"

Such a minor issue, Wen Guifu could settle with a wave of his hand. Did his granddaughter have to make such a fuss?

Wen Jinjin furrowed her brows, come to the Ice Clan?

Though it was a great idea, she could see Tang Rao anytime.

But Tang Rao had said that his dream was to justify his parents, and merely finding a place to live wasn't enough.

"Great-grandpa, you think our Ice Clan is that sought-after? All want to live here. Do you remember the trial questions you set? I'm here to leak the answers."

Ah, Jinjin, if you were a bit more subtle with your words, I would like you even more.

How could you reveal your true feelings without reserve? What if you hurt your great-grandpa?

Wen Guifu glanced at Tang Rao and said to Wen Jinjin, "Alright, that's simple. You step out first; I'll pass the answers to him now."

Wen Guifu's words were as consequential as thousands of others. No one had ever detected when he smuggled answers before.

What's wrong with providing an answer? After all, this wasn't the first time.

Wen Jinjin obediently left, with Tang Rao's heart pounding.

The high hall now only held Tang Rao and Wen Guifu. With such formidable strength, if Wen Guifu did something to Tang Rao, he'd have no way to fight back.

"Kid, take out your little Taotie and show the old man, let him broaden his horizons?"

Tang Rao was shocked. He hadn't expected that with just one glance, Wen Guifu could tell Tang Rao was from an ancient lineage, specifically an Ancient Taotie, the most powerful in the food chain.

"Great-grandpa has a keen eye. I've just awakened my bloodline, and if I don't handle it well, please don't laugh at me."

In front of a strong person, all little tricks would only detract points from oneself. Tang Rao understood this well. Whatever Wen Guifu said, Tang Rao would obediently comply, behaving exceedingly tamely.

"Go ahead, this high hall is somewhat lacking, but it can withstand the power of a Taotie."

With those words from his great-grandpa, Tang Rao finally felt his heart, which had been in his throat, settle down.

He shook his body, and a golden light appeared behind him as the ancestral power of the Ancient Taotie radiated forth.

It was fortunate that Wen Guifu was strong. Standing so close without any issues, otherwise, others would be coughing up blood in front of Tang Rao by now.

"Great-grandpa, what advice do you have?"

For someone of Wen Guifu's accomplishments, there was always a reason for everything he did. Tang Rao couldn't fathom this, so he simply asked directly.

"Your Taotie is impressive, but still too immature. With refinement, it will become stronger."

Wen Guifu was very satisfied with Tang Rao's foundational qualities.

In fact, Tang Rao was the most satisfying young person Wen Guifu had encountered in many years.

"Refinement?"

Chen Tuan had never mentioned anything about refinement to Tang Rao.

Perhaps Chen Tuan didn't know that the Taotie could be refined either.

"Yes, but unfortunately, your power is too lacking. If your Taotie refines into a mighty being, your primary consciousness could be overtaken by the Taotie, which would not be good for you."

In such a case, Tang Rao surely wouldn't agree.

"I think it's fine now, great-grandpa. I'll think about this later; no rush."

Tang Rao wasn't interested in refinement now. He wanted the answer concerning the unity of heaven and earth; what could he even talk about for the future if he hadn't dealt with the present?

Wen Guifu examined Tang Rao again, contemplating whether giving the answer was worthwhile.

This was someone introduced by Wen Jinjin. If he didn't handle it well and Wen Jinjin threw a tantrum, what then?

"Young friend Tang Rao, if I tell you the answer to the unity of heaven and earth, would you be willing to marry Jinjin?"

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