Feng Jiming's words lingered in his ears.

He once said that the daughter of the Strong Race in the Imperial Capital, Huo Mingxian, was his mother's maid, always following closely by her side.

Shortly after Chu Nan's mother gave birth to him, she left with Huo Mingxian for the Heavenly Balance Realm, but shortly after the Sword Demon died, only Huo Mingxian returned.

It has been sixteen years since then.

Deep down, Chu Nan was certain that Huo Mingxian, having returned from the Heavenly Balance Realm, surely knew where his mother was and definitely knew more of the truth from back then than Feng Jiming.

Therefore, when he heard Huo Xian unexpectedly mention Huo Mingxian's name in front of him, Chu Nan's heart raced uncontrollably, desiring to inquire about Huo Mingxian immediately.

But Chu Nan didn't act impulsively; he felt the situation wasn't so simple.

Though Huo Mingxian was his mother's maid, it didn't mean she was loyal, even less likely that she would stand with him.

Thus, Chu Nan feigned ignorance, "What are you saying, I don't understand."

The result was Huo Xian smiling, "Whether you understand or not, you know best in your heart."

Huo Xian scrutinized Chu Nan up and down, then spoke in a sighing tone, "Chu Nan, when Huo Lingjun returned to the Huo family and mentioned your name, my aunt was very shocked."

"Back then, you were just an infant, and ninety percent of the Martial Artists in the Cyan Demon Mountain Range died, yet you survived. I wonder who was it that sent you to the Chu family."

"There's no need for you to deny it. After Huo Lingjun returned home, my aunt investigated your identity and could confirm one hundred percent that you are indeed a survivor of the Cyan Demon Mountain Range battle."

Chu Nan showed a wary expression. It was difficult to ascertain whether the Huo Xian before him was a friend or foe.

Huo Xian then said, "There's no need for hostility towards me. My aunt told me she is very grateful to your parents."

"Without them, my aunt wouldn't be where she is today. Learning that the children of old friends still live makes her very happy."

"With just a word from you, I can take you back to the Imperial Capital now, and the matter of injuring Huo Lingjun and killing Huo Ba can be forgiven. My aunt would treat you as her child and nurture you."

"So, come back to the Imperial Capital with me."

Huo Xian slowly stood up, his eyes gleaming with moisture, and his tone was extremely sincere.

His appearance almost made it seem like he was about to kneel and swear brotherhood with Chu Nan on the spot.

The sincerity from Huo Xian showed no flaw that even Chu Nan could detect, as if truly from the heart.

But for some reason, Chu Nan didn't want to believe a word from Huo Xian.

This was an instinct developed after seeing much treachery.

Huo Mingxian was his mother's maid. Would a maid really be grateful to her master after gaining freedom?

If she was truly grateful, why did Huo Mingxian not even glance at Qingshan County over these years?

Even if she came just once, with her cultivation, she could easily find him.

Yet she hasn't, not once in over a decade.

It's not that Chu Nan begrudges her ungratefulness; he just feels that if Huo Mingxian were truly grateful to his parents, her current attitude would be impossible.

She didn't personally come; if she couldn't stop the Huo family's pursuit, she should have at least sent someone to protect him.

Therefore, until matters become clear, Chu Nan would not confide in Huo Xian, hence he said flatly, "I will visit the Imperial Capital myself in the future; there's no need to trouble you."

Huo Xian frowned, attempting to persuade once more, "Chu Nan, the rest of the Huo family wants you dead because of Huo Lingjun. Following me is your safest option."

"You are Chu Nan; my aunt will always be your ally. She can help you break through the Cloud Sea Realm and beyond!"

Huo Xian's words were very tempting, but unfortunately, the target wasn't an ordinary person.

"No need to trouble you; I will walk my own path."

Leaving those words, Chu Nan slowly stood up, preparing to leave.

Chu Nan had to see for himself in the Imperial Capital what Huo Mingxian's attitude toward his parents truly was!

Just as Chu Nan was about to leave, Huo Xian stood abruptly, then said sternly, "Chu Nan, wait!"

"I've already said what needed to be said. Are you going to forcefully take me away?" said Chu Nan.

Huo Xian fell silent briefly, then gritted his teeth and said, "Chu Nan, aren't you curious about what Huo Mingxian brought back from the Heavenly Balance Realm?"

"Just some cultivation techniques and treasures, I'm not interested," Chu Nan replied calmly.

Huo Xian's eyes narrowed slightly, using an extraordinarily peculiar tone, "She brought back a baby girl, whose bloodline should be the same as yours."

Boom!

Chu Nan's aura erupted, his whole body boiling like magma, he demanded of Huo Xian, "What did you say!"

Huo Xian had reached the point of no return, he gritted his teeth and revealed, "You are not an only child. What Huo Mingxian brought back from the Heavenly Balance Realm is your newly born sister."

"She is now in the Huo family; don't you want to meet her?"

Chu Nan's mind was reeling, he had a sister? He had never considered that he might have a sister.

For a moment, he didn't know whether to be excited or what to feel, his lips trembled slightly, wanting to say something but couldn't find the words.

Huo Xian was very pleased with Chu Nan's reaction and said, "I came here with utmost sincerity. As long as you go back with me to the Huo family, you can meet your sister."

Upon hearing this, Chu Nan almost agreed instantly. Compared to his own blood-related sister, the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm was of little significance.

But quickly, Chu Nan calmed down, and recalling Huo Xian's behavior when mentioning he had a sister, he became immediately suspicious.

Of all the times, why mention it now when he was about to leave?

Why must he go to the Imperial Capital to meet, why not anywhere else?

From the moment he met Huo Xian up to now, this guy had been trying every means to get him to go to the Imperial Capital.

Chu Nan instantly realized that Huo Xian's behavior must hold deep secrets, perhaps there was no sister at all, merely a deception by Huo Xian.

So he calmed down and said, "I still want to explore the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm. After finishing this matter, I'll go to the Imperial Capital myself."

"As for a sister… I have no emotional connection with her; it doesn't matter if we meet or not."

Huo Xian was taken aback, you wouldn't even want to meet your sister?

"Chu Nan, think carefully. Without me, you have no way to survive even if you reach the Imperial Capital!"

Chu Nan replied, "No way to survive? Then I will carve out a path myself."

Huo Xian continued, "The Huo family has many who want you dead. Without me, you're as good as dead."

"Whoever wants to kill me, I will kill them," Chu Nan said coldly.

Huo Xian's face turned grim, then added, "I remember now, your sister did come with us to Qingxuan Province. If you come with me, I can take you to see her."

Chu Nan's mind was stirred, but still disregarded it and said, "She has her own path, I won't disturb her."

"You..." Huo Xian gritted his teeth, completely losing composure, he snarled, "A drop of blood, just give me a drop of blood, and I'll take you to meet your sister right now!"

Chu Nan's eyes flashed with murderous intent, the hidden dagger was revealed, he finally understood why Huo Xian was here.

It was for his Treasure Blood!

Huo Mingxian, being his parents' maid, might know the secret of the Treasure Blood; Huo Xian coming here was likely for this reason.

"You want my blood? I still don't even know if there is a sister, dreaming of my blood!"

"Huo Xian, all who have wanted my blood have died, do you want to try as well?"

Their gazes locked, soaring killing intent rising to the heavens, a bloody battle was at the brink of eruption.

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