"What does the Fourth Generation Chaos mean? I'm not quite sure I understand,"

staring at Old Gao in front of him. Although Qi Xiu vaguely guessed the purpose of this old man's sudden visit, he still shook his head.

"Alright, kid, stop pretending with me.

The ability to use this Hunyuan Palace, aside from people of the Primordial Lineage, no other cultivators can possibly have this means.

But logically speaking, in the present world, there should be only one [Primordial Chaos].

Even though the old man is considered the worst among the former [Primordial Chaos].

But regardless, I am still alive, there shouldn't be another [Primordial Chaos] appearing."

Rubbing his coarse hands together, Old Gao thoughtfully looked at Qi Xiu.

"Someone who shouldn't appear, yet appeared reasonably.

If that's the case...

You must be someone from the future."

With just a few words, Old Gao guessed Qi Xiu's identity, considering how unique the Primordial Lineage is.

Just like the Phoenix Clan.

Only one per generation.

Only when the previous one dies does the successor become the true [Primordial Chaos].

So before coming to find Qi Xiu, Old Gao had already suspected that this person with the aura of Primordial Chaos might have crossed the River of Time from the future.

What he hadn't expected,

was that Qi Xiu was not a Primordial Spirit True Honor but a True Monarch of the Dao Body.

After all, crossing the River of Time is almost exclusively a method used by Primordial Spirit True Honors, impossible without that realm.

Seeing that Qi Xiu neither confirmed nor denied, Old Gao's eyes subtly shifted, indicating that he clearly guessed correctly.

"A strong sense of caution, fine, if you don't want to say, this old man won't ask more.

In fact, I came to see you this time because I want to talk to you."

With a flicker in his eyes, Old Gao chuckled, his face creased like the grooves of an orange peel:

"You must have met Dugu Wuhui."

Upon hearing the name Dugu Wuhui, Qi Xiu's eyes suddenly focused. Seems like my guess was right, this Fourth Generation Chaos indeed came for that item.

"I have."

Old Gao's accurate mention of Dugu Wuhui's name led Qi Xiu to realize it was pointless to continue hiding, better to openly discuss with this Fourth Generation Chaos.

"And that item he has..."

With a slight change in expression, knowing Qi Xiu had indeed met Dugu Wuhui, Old Gao's face clearly showed some change.

"It's with me."

"Just as expected." With the confirmation, Old Gao's expression turned complicated, murmuring softly:

"He still doesn't trust me..."

After muttering a bit, Old Gao looked up at Qi Xiu, showing a serious expression:

"Kid, the reason I came to find you this time is in the hope that you can hand over the item Dugu Wuhui gave you.

Don't be too quick to refuse.

I know Dugu Wuhui told you when he gave you the item that it was an Exotic Treasure.

But this thing is also a double-edged sword.

In your hands, it may not be a blessing.

It could also bring you deadly trouble."

Old Gao spoke sincerely, his words serious, implying the item handed over by Dugu Wuhui to Qi Xiu was a hot potato.

Yet having gone through countless trials, Qi Xiu, who initially entered the Dao as a fledgling, had grown into a formidable being.

He wouldn't easily believe anything just because of a few words from Old Gao.

Calmly watching Old Gao, Qi Xiu neither hastily agreed nor refused, but slowly uttered two words.

"Proof."

"Proof?"

Looking at Qi Xiu's calm and unmoving face, Old Gao suddenly let out a laugh:

"Truly a consistent temperament across the lineage.

I don't have any concrete proof, but if anything counts, it would be this."

With that, Old Gao pulled open the collar of his short coat, revealing a terrifying scar running down from his chest, almost splitting him in half.

Judging from the smooth edges, this wound must have been inflicted by a blade or sword.

Looking at the scar on Old Gao's chest, Qi Xiu narrowed his eyes, faintly sensing a familiar aura from it.

"This wound..."

"With my aptitude and comprehension, I originally didn't qualify to inherit the Primordial Lineage.

But because of an accident, my nephew was severely injured, on the brink of death, and I was the only one by his side then. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Thus I had to temporarily inherit the mantle of this old man.

Boy, I am not here to take away your treasure.

But that item is far more complex than what Dugu Wuhui thinks.

It's an Exotic Treasure forged with half a lifetime's effort by Wei Ruyi.

But it isn't fully completed.

It's only a half-finished product.

To fully complete it would cost you at least half your lifespan.

This point, I'm afraid Dugu Wuhui didn't tell you."

Old Gao's words made Qi Xiu faintly frown.

He is protected by Human Path Merit, and in this Great Tang Dynasty, during the flourishing time of the Human Race, the effectiveness of Human Path Merit is even stronger.

Thus, he sharply sensed that what the Fourth Generation Chaos said was true.

But if what he said is true, then what about Dugu Wuhui, the protector?

Handing over a half-finished Exotic Treasure to him, is it for him to complete the relic of the Third Generation Primordial?

Half a lifespan, the price seems too steep.

"You are the future Primordial Chaos, your presence indicates... we have all failed."

Looking at Qi Xiu, Old Gao's eyes carried a hint of confusion and bewilderment, but he quickly suppressed these emotions.

"I am old, in my youth, I was so frightened that I became timid, hesitant in every matter.

Dugu Wuhui said I was too cowardly, unfit for significant responsibilities.