MM Racing Chapter 3 The Foster Girl
Chapter 3 The Foster Girl
However, Xiao Yan also has an advantage.
That means he's very easy to fool.
Xiao Ce simply went along with him, saying, "How can my talent be compared to that of my cousin Xiao Yan? I've always felt that it's only a matter of time before Xiao Yan surpasses me. The future of the Xiao family still rests on Xiao Yan's shoulders!"
Just two ordinary sentences almost made Xiao Yan fall for them.
The same compliment can have different effects depending on who says it.
For example, Xiao Ning had already heard Xiao Yan compliment him like that countless times.
But Xiao Ce was different; he was the second most talented person in the Xiao family after himself.
Gaining his approval made Xiao Yan feel more refreshed than receiving a hundred compliments from Xiao Ning.
In a very short moment, Xiao Yan had already given Xiao Ce a completely new identity.
My future right-hand man!
"By the way, Xiao Ce, do you know who these people who just came here are?"
"My father and the others seemed to be very careful."
Xiao Yan craned his neck to look at the scene in the reception hall from afar and asked curiously.
Xiao Ce shrugged: "I'd like to know too."
Seeing this, Xiao Yan thought to himself: That's true, even I don't know, so how could Xiao Ce know?
Meanwhile, inside the reception hall.
After exchanging pleasantries, Gu Yuan explained his purpose for coming.
"Clan Chief Xiao, I have come here today mainly to ask you for a favor."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan hurriedly replied, "Mr. Gu, please speak freely. If there is anything that my Xiao family can do to help, please let me know."
The reason he valued Gu Yuan so much was naturally because Gu Yuan had shown him a little skill when he first came to visit.
Although that was only the tip of the iceberg of Gu Yuan's true strength, it still made Xiao Zhan feel that he was unfathomable.
The Xiao family was once a top family in the Jia Ma Empire, and Xiao Zhan's father, Xiao Lin, was even a peak Dou Wang.
When he was young, Xiao Zhan had the good fortune to witness battles between Dou Huangs, but those Dou Huangs were far less terrifying to him than the Mr. Gu before him.
Therefore, Xiao Zhan boldly guessed that this Mr. Gu was likely a legendary Dou Zong powerhouse.
Although it's unclear how the Xiao family got involved with such a powerful figure, it would certainly be beneficial to establish a connection with him.
After hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Gu Yuan smiled with satisfaction, then glanced at Gu Xun'er beside him with a gentle expression.
"Clan Chief Xiao, this is my daughter Xun'er. Due to some reasons that cannot be explained, I would like to entrust her to the Xiao family for a period of time."
Foster care?
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan and the three elders of the Xiao family all turned their gazes to the delicate and quiet little girl beside Gu Yuan in the reception hall, and their hearts immediately stirred.
Although they didn't know why Mr. Gu would entrust his daughter to the Xiao family for foster care, if they could establish a connection with Mr. Gu through this little girl, it would undoubtedly be an opportunity for the Xiao family.
With Mr. Gu's strength, even a small treasure slipped from under his fingernails would be enough to feed the Xiao family.
Xiao Zhan and the three elders exchanged glances and nodded slightly, having settled the matter with just a few words.
Finally, Xiao Zhan spoke up, saying, "Mr. Gu, you're too kind. Although the Xiao family isn't a prestigious clan, we can still take care of a child. Your daughter can stay here in peace."
Gu Yuan nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Then I will trouble Clan Chief Xiao!"
As he spoke, he flipped his right hand, and a jet-black storage ring appeared in his palm.
With a casual flick of his wrist, Gu Yuan's storage ring was gently propelled to Xiao Zhan's front by an invisible force.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Zhan's eyes lit up.
I never expected Mr. Gu to be so perceptive!
The other three elders also stared intently at the storage ring in Xiao Zhan's hand.
Given the mysterious origins of this Mr. Gu, the gifts he gave must also be extraordinary.
Xiao Zhan coughed lightly. Although he really wanted to take the storage ring immediately, he still pretended to be reserved and said, "Mr. Gu, what do you mean by this?"
Gu Yuan chuckled and said, "Clan Chief Xiao, this storage ring is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it."
"Oh dear, how could I possibly accept this?" Xiao Zhan feigned hesitation, but his hands moved with lightning speed, effortlessly slipping the storage ring into his pocket.
Upon seeing this, Gu Yuan's lips curled into a slight smile.
...
The conversation in the lobby lasted for about half an hour.
Gu Yuan stood up: "Clan Chief Xiao, I entrust Xun'er to you!"
His tone was calm, but when his gaze fell on Gu Xun'er, a trace of barely perceptible tenderness and reluctance still flashed deep in his eyes.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhan also stood up and solemnly clasped his hands, saying, "Please rest assured, Mr. Gu, I will treat Xun'er as my own daughter and will never let her suffer the slightest grievance."
Gu Yuan nodded slightly upon hearing this, then glanced at his daughter, reached out and touched her hair, gave her a few simple instructions, and walked towards the door.
The three elders also stood up and, together with Xiao Zhan, personally escorted Gu Yuan out of the mansion gate.
Only after he disappeared did the four of them turn their attention away.
The eldest elder of the Xiao family asked with a solemn expression, "Clan leader, what exactly is the background of this Mr. Gu?"
Xiao Zhan shrugged: "You're asking me? I'd like to know too."
Xiao Hai said solemnly, "Tell me, what he just said, was it true or false? When did our Xiao family ever have any connection with such a powerful figure? Why haven't we heard the old patriarch mention it before?"
The second elder rubbed his hands together and said urgently, "Who cares? Anyway, such a powerful person has no ill intentions towards our Xiao family. Clan leader, didn't Mr. Gu just give you a storage ring? Let's see what good things are in it."
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and their attention instantly shifted.
Xiao Zhan didn't hide anything and took out his storage ring, immersing his consciousness into it.
The next second, he gasped in shock.
Seeing his expression, the three elders urged anxiously, "Clan leader, what treasures are in the storage ring? You seem quite shocked."
"See for yourselves!"
After speaking, Xiao Zhan handed the storage ring to the nearest elder.
The Grand Elder took a look.
I gasped in shock.
"This Mr. Gu has quite the generosity!"
"Quick, let me see too!"
Xiao Hai couldn't wait to snatch the storage ring from the Grand Elder's hand.
The next second, after looking at the gifts in the storage ring, Xiao Hai couldn't help but exclaim in surprise and burst into laughter in a state of complete disarray.
"So many pills, and even three Qi Gathering Powders!"
"And these gold coins, there must be hundreds of thousands!"
"We've struck it rich! Our Xiao family is truly rich now!"
Inside the storage ring, there were not only many first and second-grade pills, but what surprised Xiao Zhan and his companions the most was the Qi Gathering Powder.
After all, the Qi Gathering Powder is a fourth-grade pill. Its effect is to allow a ninth-stage Dou Qi to condense a Dou Qi vortex 100%, saving a lot of cultivation time. It is most suitable for some geniuses in the clan to take.
What geniuses lack most is time.