"Father, Second Uncle."

  "Three months ago, during the attack on our Xiao Family."

  "Have you found out who was involved?"

  With the distribution of resources complete, Xiao Lingchen finally voiced the question that had been weighing on his mind.

  Three months ago, the Xiao Family was besieged.

  Even back then, Xiao Lingchen knew that it wasn't just the Ye Family behind the attack.

  After all, among the three major families of Azure Cloud City, the Ye Family alone couldn't have pushed them to such a desperate situation!

  There had to be other forces supporting them from the shadows!

  Xiao Lingchen had a few suspicions, but he believed his father and Second Uncle knew more.

  As expected.

  Under Xiao Lingchen's inquiry, Xiao Dan and Xiao Huan revealed the truth:

  "For the past three months, we've been investigating those who attacked us that day."

  "On the surface, the attack was led by the Ye Family, but in reality, over twenty forces from Azure Cloud City, including the Lin, Han, Feng, and Hu families, were involved."

  "However, the true support behind them came from the City Lord's Mansion and the Tianyan Sect!"

  Hearing this, Xiao Lingchen's heart tightened.

  Just as he had suspected, there were major forces backing the attack.

  Otherwise, how could minor families like the Lin, Han, Feng, and Hu dare to strike against the Xiao Family?

  Even the Ye Family would have to think twice!

  Xiao Lingchen clenched his fist and asked, "Why did they target us?"

  Xiao Huan shook his head with a bitter smile, "We don't know."

  Xiao Lingchen smiled faintly, "No matter the reason, since they dared to strike at us, they must pay the price!"

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  "I will confront them one by one!"

  Xiao Dan patted Xiao Lingchen's shoulder and said, "Chen, there's no rush for this matter."

  "You've just been through two major battles, you're exhausted both physically and mentally. It's best to rest and recover first."

  "Besides, your reputation has likely spread throughout Azure Cloud City by now. Those surviving forces are probably lying low."

  "Instead of wasting effort seeking them out now, it's better to wait for a month."

  Xiao Lingchen asked in confusion, "Why wait so long?"

  Xiao Huan chuckled and said, "In a month, a Secret Realm in the Thousand Cloud Mountain Range will open. All the forces from Azure Cloud City and surrounding towns will be there to vie for opportunities."

  "This includes the City Lord's Mansion, the Tianyan Sect, and those forces that attacked our Xiao Family three months ago. They won't want to miss such a chance."

  "You should rest for a month. During this time, not only can you recover to your best state, but with your talent, your strength will surely improve significantly. Then, when you head to the Secret Realm in the Thousand Cloud Mountain Range, you can not only deal with your enemies but also have a better chance at seizing opportunities."

  Hearing this, Xiao Lingchen nodded.

  He had to admit, Second Uncle's words made a lot of sense.

  "In that case, I'll follow Second Uncle's advice."

  Over the next month, Xiao Lingchen stayed at home.

  He focused on enhancing his strength while waiting for the Secret Realm in the Thousand Cloud Mountain Range to open.

  In his room, Xiao Lingchen took out the Treasure Mirror.

  He also placed the newly acquired Divine Power manuals of Anger of the Thunder and Shadow Assault Technique on the table.

  In the next moment, the Treasure Mirror emitted a dazzling light, absorbing the two manuals. Xiao Lingchen concentrated, entering the Void Space within the mirror.

  In the familiar Void Space.

  Aside from the three previous shadows, two new ones appeared.

  These two new shadows had already begun practicing Anger of the Thunder and Shadow Assault Technique.

  In no time, both Divine Powers were mastered at the Entry Level.

  The training experience was fully synchronized into Xiao Lingchen's mind.

  Feeling the newly acquired Divine Powers in his mind, Xiao Lingchen smiled.

  He couldn't help but marvel once more, "This Treasure Mirror is truly wondrous!"

  "Such a miraculous mirror should have a name, right?"

  "With its ancient appearance yet vast inner world, let's call it the Qian Kun Mirror!"

  Xiao Lingchen thought to himself, feeling that the name seemed exceptionally fitting for the mirror.

  From now on, he decided to call it the Qian Kun Mirror!

  Then, Xiao Lingchen took out a pile of spiritual herbs and pills from his storage ring and swallowed them.

  Instantly, the potent medicinal energy surged through his body, rampaging within.

  But in the next second, it was suppressed by the Pure Yang Sacred Body and the Yin-Yang Creation Method.

  Xiao Lingchen sat cross-legged, actively circulating the Yin-Yang Creation Method, absorbing all the medicinal energy.

  ......

  Time flew by, and half a month passed.

  While Xiao Lingchen was focused on cultivating Divine Powers and absorbing spiritual herbs and pills.

  At the Supreme Mystical Sect.

  By the familiar small river.

  Ning Huanhuan, in a white dress with tassels at her waist, was anxiously waiting for something.

  "Where's that lewd scoundrel? Why hasn't he shown up since that day?"

  "Is he really afraid I'll kill him?"

  The day she returned to Small Bamboo Peak.

  Ning Huanhuan discovered that her cultivation realm had unexpectedly broken through to the third level of the Dao Palace!

  Thinking it over, Ning Huanhuan became more convinced that it was because of Xiao Lingchen that she had made the breakthrough!

  This speed was unparalleled!

  It was so much faster and easier than her own cultivation!

  This made Ning Huanhuan's heart race.

  Of course, she knew that relying on such an effortless way to become stronger wasn't good.

  It could easily lead one to lose their true self and the drive to strive.

  But she was running out of time!

  In less than half a year, the Sect Tournament would take place.

  To secure a better ranking for Small Bamboo Peak, she had to become stronger!

  She had to reach at least the fifth level of the Dao Palace!

  If she continued to cultivate step by step, forget half a year, even five or ten years might not be enough!

  Moreover.

  Half a month ago, she had just offended Song Ling'er and others, and who knew when they would come with Liu Yue to confront her.

  Liu Yue was at the fifth level of the Dao Palace. If she couldn't quickly reach the fifth level, she would face even more severe humiliation and bullying!

  At this moment, Ning Huanhuan kept looking around by the river, searching for Xiao Lingchen's figure.

  Her heart was filled with urgency.

  "Where are you, lewd scoundrel?"

  "Why haven't you come yet?"

  "I won't kill you, isn't that enough?"