The Toshagudi Jade? Hearing those strange words spilling out of Xun'er's mouth and seeing her face filled with astonishment, Xiao Yan's brows furrowed slightly. He clutched the cool, mysterious ancient jade in his hands, asking, "Do you know this?" Taking a deep breath of the crisp air, Xun'er's expression shifted constantly. After a long while, she bit her silver teeth and quickly stepped beside Xiao Yan, whispering, "Xiao Yan, brother, where did you obtain this jade?" "It was given to me by the elders when our family relocated, to be kept safe," Xiao Yan said, his brows furrowing even deeper as he observed Xun'er's unusual demeanor, his voice steady. "What's wrong?" "Ah, so it's this very jade... The jade that the Xiao family has long held—the key portion they've always possessed—is indeed the Toshagudi Jade," Xun'er said, her gaze fixed intently on the ancient jade in Xiao Yan's hands. Her thoughts surged like waves, rapidly flowing through her mind. After a while, she slowly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the astonishment in her eyes had gradually settled into calm. "Xiao Yan, brother, don't show this Tosheda Ancient Emperor Jade to anyone in the future—remember, to *anyone*!" Xun'er tightly held Xiao Yan's hand, her expression on her cheeks carrying an unprecedented sense of seriousness. "Though perhaps only a few people on this continent are familiar with this jade, if others find out you possess it, you might face immediate danger—possibly even your life. And even... the Gan Nan Academy itself might grow envious and take action." Xun'er spoke softly, as if afraid someone might overhear. Seeing Xun'er's serious demeanor, Xiao Yan's face grew serious as well. Holding the mysterious ancient jade in his hand, a gentle coolness radiated from it, keeping his mind calm at all times. He nodded slowly and murmured, "Why is this jade called the Tosheda Ancient Emperor Jade? Isn't it already the symbol of my family's status?" "Xun nodded slightly, speaking softly, "After so many years, perhaps no one in the Xiao family now knows the true origins of this jade. Therefore, it has simply been passed down as a family patriarch's emblem, with a fragment of the patriarch's soul imprint preserved within, so that family members can always be aware of the patriarch's life and death status." "What exactly is its origin? From what you've said, this so-called Tuo She Ancient Emperor's Jade seems to be something truly extraordinary. How, then, has it come to be in our Xiao family?" Xiao Yan asked in a low, serious tone. "More than extraordinary," Xun sighed internally, shaking her head. "Xiao Yan, due to certain circumstances, I currently cannot reveal much to you. Otherwise, it would do you no good at all. If you trust me, then listen to me once—never show this jade to anyone again!" Frowning, Xiao Yan gazed at Xun'er's face, slightly pleading, and after a moment, his heart softened. He sighed and nodded, then flipped his hand, sealing the mysterious ancient jade into his storage relic. Seeing Xiao Yan secure the jade, Xun'er finally exhaled in relief, speaking softly, "Xiao Yan, take good care of it. Though the Tu She Ancient Emperor's jade in your hands is not yet complete, it still holds immense energy and powerful effects. Currently, however, the elders of the Xiao family have only discovered its ability to store soul imprints—a rather modest function. In the future, it may prove to be of great assistance to you." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his eyes bright and fixed on Xun'er. For a moment, both of them fell into quiet silence. Feeling somewhat uncomfortable under the quiet atmosphere, especially under the steady gaze of Xiao Yan, Xun'er couldn't help but smile gently at the thought, sighed softly, raised her head, and looked straight into Xiao Yan's eyes, her voice soft and gentle. "Xiao Yan brother, I have indeed concealed many things. But believe me—this will never do any harm to you at all..." "I'll trust you. Once you have the strength to stand against Yunlan Sect, I'll tell you everything—everything, including the power behind me and my connections with the Xiao family." Staring at the figure of Xiao Yan fading into the staircase, Xun sighed again, biting her silver teeth and murmuring softly, "Well, then, let's just drop the clan's tasks. I simply can't manage to take the 'Doshagui Emperor's Jade' from Xiao Yan's hands. After all, no one else knows about this, and the clan members will surely never guess it's in Xiao Yan's possession." "Master..." Seeing the old doctor's figure, Xiao Yan's mouth moved slightly as he was about to speak, but the elder merely waved his hand and murmured, "I know you'd like to ask about the 'Tosha Ancient Emperor Jade.' However, I've only heard of it vaguely—never actually seen it." Hearing this, Xiao Yan felt a bit disappointed and cautiously inquired, "Then, Master, could you tell me what this thing actually is?" "All I can share with you is that the Tosha Ancient Emperor Jade might be connected to the ancient Tosha Emperor from a thousand years ago," the elder said after a long silence. "The Tosha Ancient Emperor?" Xiao Yan was momentarily startled, repeating the name aloud several times before hesitating and asking, "Is he a person?" "Perhaps calling him a god would be no exaggeration," the elder sighed, his tone filled with an unspoken reverence. A surge of emotion ran through his chest. Xiāo Yīn's throat rolled slightly—he naturally knew that there were no deities in the world, if there were any, they were merely beings who had refined their qi cultivation to a peak capable of rivaling the heavens and earth. "Could it be... could he be... a Qi Emperor?" The last two words carried a noticeable tremor in his voice. On this continent, whenever anyone mentioned the term representing unparalleled excellence and supreme supremacy, a sense of reverence inevitably arose. "Hmm." The spirit body of the medicine elder also trembled slightly, his deep voice resonating throughout the room: "On the Continent of Combat Qi, while Combat Saints may be rare, Combat Emperors are even harder to come by. That unbridgeable barrier has caused many prodigies—whose talents have left the heavens and earth in awe—to quietly withdraw. Setting aside the ancient times when such figures were already lost, in today's era, aside from the ancient Emperor Tosheda from a thousand years ago, I am aware of no other Combat Emperor having emerged on this continent..." "Though only one rank apart, the difference between a Combat Saint and a Combat Emperor is as vast as that between heaven and earth. For so many years, the pinnacle warriors qualified to reach this level have ultimately fallen short." "And perhaps the jade relic you hold in your hands—the Jade of the Ancient Emperor Tosheda—is an artifact left behind by that legendary Emperor Tosheda?" Though its exact purpose remains unclear, and judging by its appearance, it's only a small part of the whole... merely the reputation of its previous owner is enough to draw countless continental elites rushing in to claim it. Thus, your girlfriend's insistence that you not display it in front of anyone else does make sense. The old pharmacist's expression was notably serious. He hadn't expected the Xiao family to possess such a rare item capable of stirring the entire continent. Moreover, he fully understood the severe situation that Xiao Yan would face should this matter become public. The strength drawn by this item far surpassed that of Yunlan Sect. Indeed, anyone arriving would likely be at the peak of their abilities—far beyond what Xiao Yan could currently match. "Duo She Gu Di..." Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan smiled faintly, suddenly feeling a sense of unreality. He had once thought it merely an ordinary family heirloom, but now it seemed to have unexpectedly connected with that legendary figure—someone divine in myth—something so abrupt and unexpected that it felt almost unreal. "I know this must be a tremendous shock to you," the elderly pharmacist said, shaking his head with a sigh. "Just treat today's event as if it never happened. Only we three know about it, and I'm certain it won't leak out. In the future, this Duo She Gu Yu might prove beneficial to you. But right now, your strength is still far from sufficient to grasp its true essence. So, for now, let it rest quietly within your Na Ji." Xiao Yan nodded, a wry smile on his face. For now, there was little else he could do. Yet, with such a magnificent treasure suddenly bestowed upon him, he could hardly help feeling a flutter of nervousness within. "Starting tomorrow, you'll enter the Tianfen Qi Tower for your closed retreat. The sooner you reach the Douling level, the better your chances will be in securing the 'Falling Heart Flame.' " The Yeold smiled. Xiao Yan nodded, then remained silent for a while, his mind gradually at ease. The concept of Doudi and beyond seemed so distant and unattainable. What he truly desired now was the Falling Heart Flame within the Tianfen Qi Tower—the very flame that would provide him with tangible strength. As for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Jade, he couldn't be certain whether it was indeed an artifact left behind by the legendary Tuoshe Doudi. Even if it were, with so many generations of his family's ancestors having failed to make headway, Xiao Yan doubted he could achieve breakthrough simply by studying it himself. Therefore, rather than placing his hopes on something still uncertain, it made far more sense to strengthen his own capabilities and focus his efforts on the Falling Heart Flame. This approach would be not only more reliable but also far more practical.