NFBE Chapter 202 Mysterious Origin
Chapter 202 Mysterious Origin
However, this unusual state lasted only for a very brief moment, and in the blink of an eye, as if by magic, it returned to its original natural state at an astonishing speed.
Although this fleeting and extremely subtle change was like a flash in the pan, it still could not escape Ling Feng's sharp, hawk-like gaze.
However, Ling Feng did not falter at all upon noticing this detail; on the contrary, he continued speaking eloquently:
"Without a doubt, Daoist Master, you are not related to the current branch of the Qingyun Sect, but rather to the lineage of disciples from the mysteriously disappeared lineage of the Qingyun Ancestor. It is no exaggeration to say that you may be the direct descendant of that lineage."
After Ling Feng finished speaking, Zhou Yixian, who had always been able to control his emotions and facial expressions well, could no longer maintain his composure. He was instantly frozen in place, as if someone had cast a spell on him.
Seeing his appearance, Ling Feng secretly thought to himself that what he had just said was probably pretty much true.
However, at the same time, Ling Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise. He really didn't expect that the netizens who were active in the online world in his previous life were as amazing as Sherlock Holmes. They were able to make accurate predictions based on various clues, and they actually guessed correctly.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, Zhou Yixian quickly came to her senses.
The reason he lost his composure just now was simply because Ling Feng had revealed his background and origins without reservation, which shocked him greatly.
It should be noted that the lineage he belongs to has always been a single-lineage lineage passed down through generations.
What has been passed down are mostly exquisite physiognomy techniques and Taoist supernatural powers that can protect one's life.
That's why their lineage isn't proficient in combat skills; in fact, they're quite unfamiliar with them!
For a long time, for various reasons, they have basically never mentioned the origins of their lineage to outsiders.
He truly hadn't expected that in this vast world, there would be someone who knew his origins.
It should be noted that even Xiao Huan, whom he had adopted and loved like his own granddaughter for many years, only recently learned of this matter!
As for how Ling Feng discovered the mystery of his origins, he was truly baffled.
Suddenly, as if a flash of inspiration struck him, Zhou Yixian abruptly raised his head, staring intently at Ling Feng, and asked in astonishment:
"Could it be...could it be that you and I share the same origin, and are also descendants of a branch of the Qingyun Sect?"
Although he knew deep down that the possibility was extremely slim, it seemed that there was no other reasonable explanation for how Ling Feng knew so much about his past.
However, no matter how hard he racked his brains, he probably would never have imagined that the person in front of him was actually a transmigrator from another world.
In that previous world, countless enthusiastic netizens, relying on clues and extraordinary reasoning abilities, gradually analyzed and unearthed his origins, eventually piecing together a complete and clear picture.
Faced with Zhou Yixian's puzzled gaze, Ling Feng smiled slightly and slowly shook his head, saying:
"That's not the case. In fact, I never belonged to this world at all. To this place, I was just a passerby!"
Ling Feng seemed completely unconcerned about revealing this information to them.
It should be noted that with his current formidable strength, there are few things in the world that can cause him any worry.
Moreover, he firmly believed that the old Taoist priest would not recklessly reveal the secrets about his origins.
Upon hearing Ling Feng's words, Zhou Yixian was first taken aback, then exclaimed as if waking from a dream:
"Oh my! No wonder! I always thought your face looked strange, and even my physiognomy skills couldn't figure it out. Now that you've explained it, everything makes sense!"
Immediately afterward, Zhou Yixian stared intently at Ling Feng and pressed for an answer:
"If that's the case, then how do you know so much about my past since you come from outside? I dare say that my sect has always been discreet and has never had any information leaked out!"
Ling Feng looked at Zhou Yixian, who was filled with curiosity, and a mysterious smile appeared on his lips. He replied in a deliberately profound tone:
"Hehehe... Some things are better left unsaid, because once they're said, they won't work!"
Seeing Ling Feng's rambling manner, Zhou Yixian knew that asking further would be futile, so he simply stopped pressing the issue and assumed it was Ling Feng's unique secret method.
Seeing that Zhou Yixian wisely stopped asking, Ling Feng turned his head and looked at Xiao Huan beside him, asking softly:
"Speaking of which, I am quite curious about Miss Xiao Huan's background. Would you be so kind as to satisfy my curiosity and tell me a little about it?"
When Xiao Huan saw that Ling Feng had actually asked her a question, her pretty and lovely face instantly blossomed into a bright smile like spring flowers. Her silvery laughter rang out as she cheerfully said:
"Hehe, since you're so amazing, big brother, and know about my grandfather's mysterious background, why don't you use your intelligence to guess what my background is like?"
After saying that, she tilted her head mischievously and looked at Ling Feng expectantly.
Ling Feng couldn't help but chuckle at Xiao Huan's lively and spirited appearance. He gently shook his head and replied with a smile:
"Hehe, young lady, I've racked my brains trying to figure out your background! I wonder if you would be so kind as to satisfy my intense curiosity?"
Upon hearing Ling Feng's words, Xiao Huan blinked her large, watery eyes a few times, like two crystal-clear gems, sparkling with lively light.
She gazed at Ling Feng silently, as if deep in thought.
After a short while, as if she had suddenly made up her mind, she nodded and said:
"Alright, alright, since you're so interested in my background, I'll tell you! But before that, let me tell you an interesting story."
Then, Xiao Huan cleared her throat and began to tell the story vividly:
In ancient times, when chaos first opened up, the world was a vast expanse of darkness.
Just then, an incredibly magical tree quietly emerged on this vast land.
The tree had just sprouted from the ground when it displayed amazing vitality and growth rate. It grew wildly against the wind and rain, and before long, it towered into the clouds like a giant, becoming a truly towering tree.
Moreover, this ancient tree is very unique; not only is its texture exceptionally hard, but it also remains unharmed even when burned by a raging fire.
Despite the howling and raging winds, it still stands tall and unyielding;
Even when struck by lightning, it could not be split open;
Even when fiercely attacked with an extremely sharp sword, it remained completely unharmed.
Before long, some cultivators noticed the towering tree that reached into the clouds and blocked out the sun.
They approached with anticipation, eager to discover what mysterious and powerful force it possessed that allowed it to grow to such a size in such a short time.
However, after careful observation and research, the monks were greatly disappointed.
Despite the strange aura emanating from the tree, it was frustratingly unusable for crafting magical artifacts or weapons.
The news spread quickly throughout the world, and the cultivators who had originally held high hopes for this great tree all shook their heads and sighed.
Gradually, this once sensational tree became just another topic of conversation in people's spare time, and no one was willing to spend much time paying attention to it anymore.
It seems that, apart from providing some fodder for conversation, this big tree has no other value.
However, things in this world often turn out unexpectedly.
No one realized that there was a hidden secret inside this towering ancient tree.
Right in the center of that thick tree trunk, there was a hidden treasure trove!
This treasure trove has existed there since the birth of the great tree. As for where it came from and how it was formed, no one knows the answer, not even the towering ancient tree itself.