Hearing the Hongmen ancestor's words, everyone was even more shocked.
Didn't the ancestor's words imply that if Chen Xiao wanted to destroy the Hongmen, even the ancestor couldn't stop him?
Just how strong would he have to be?
And this kid actually saved the ancestor's life? What was going on?
In fact, Chen Xiao had already recognized this Hongmen ancestor as the old man in blue he had met once on Icefire Island.
However, the two disciples who had been with him last time were not by his side now.
He cupped his hands towards the Hongmen ancestor and said with a smile, "Old sir, have you been well!"
"It's truly a case of meeting everywhere in the world. I didn't expect us to meet again under such circumstances. My unworthy disciples and grand-disciples have offended you greatly. I apologize to you on their behalf!"
As he spoke, the Hongmen ancestor bowed to Chen Xiao.
Everyone was stunned again. The scene before them had exceeded their capacity to comprehend.
They had never seen the Hongmen ancestor be so polite and respectful to anyone, and this person was just a young man not even thirty years old.
A Le asked aggrievedly, "Ancestor, what exactly is going on? Are we really going to have a straw sandal wearer as our leader from now on?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Hongmen ancestor's face immediately darkened, and he asked coldly, "Did you not hear what I just said? Or did you not understand? Or do you want me to disband your faction?"
A Le was so scared that he trembled all over and said timidly, "A Le understands, A Le dares not..."
"If you understand, then get out of here quickly!"
The Hongmen ancestor pointed towards the door and shouted!
"Yes, yes, I'll get out of here now..."
A Le was so scared that he wet himself and rolled out immediately.
The others were dumbfounded and didn't know what to do.
The Hongmen ancestor glanced at them again, "Do you think I was only talking about him and not about you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone rushed out one after another, afraid that if they were slow, they would displease the ancestor.
In less than half a minute, only the Hongmen ancestor and Chen Xiao were left in the tea house.
"Mr. Chen, please sit. There were too many people, and it was inconvenient for us to talk. Please don't mind."
The Hongmen ancestor made a gesture of invitation to Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head, "It's nothing. Old sir, it was I who acted recklessly and interfered in your gang's internal affairs. Please don't blame me."
"Hahahaha."
The ancestor laughed heartily again, "Mr. Chen, you jest. You should be able to see that this Hongmen is not really my gang at all. When we originally formed the Hongmen, it was merely to raise funds. We never took it seriously. Otherwise, it wouldn't have degenerated to the point where people like A Le and Huo Shui are in charge of important matters of the gang."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao finally understood.
It turned out that this Hongmen ancestor didn't take the Hongmen seriously at all, which was why the ancestor readily agreed when Chen Xiao proposed that Brother Hua become the leader.
It made sense. If the Hongmen ancestor truly took the Hongmen seriously, he wouldn't have stood by and watched the various factions within the gang fall apart and fight amongst themselves.
The ancestor continued, "Mr. Chen, in front of you, I dare not accept the title of ancestor. My surname is Huang, and my given name is Zhan."
Chen Xiao politely said, "So it's Old Huang, my apologies."
"Mr. Chen, let's not beat around the bush. In fact, I asked them all to leave because I have something to ask of Mr. Chen."
Old Huang cut to the chase, without wasting any words.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, "If I'm not mistaken, Old Huang wants to ask me about Icefire Island, right?"
Old Huang's eyes lit up, "Mr. Chen is indeed quick-witted. That's exactly what I want to ask. After Mr. Chen displayed his divine might that day and killed the great demon Zhu Jiuyin, I was worried that Mr. Chen would trouble me, so I fled in haste. I hope Mr. Chen won't laugh at me."
His words were quite frank. Chen Xiao smiled and waved his hand, indicating it was alright, and then asked, "May I ask what specifically Old Huang wants to know?"
"Mr. Chen, I want to ask if you found any treasures on Icefire Island after you killed Zhu Jiuyin?"
Old Huang asked.
"I did find a few treasures. May I ask which one Old Huang is referring to?"
Chen Xiao observed Old Huang and found that his breathing had become rapid, and his complexion was even more ruddy, clearly showing some excitement.
"Sacred Relic, did Mr. Chen find that legendary Sacred Relic?"
Old Huang asked excitedly.
Chen Xiao was slightly stunned, "Sacred Relic? What Sacred Relic?"
Old Huang looked surprised and asked back, "Did Mr. Chen go to Icefire Island not to search for the Sacred Relic?"
Chen Xiao shook his head and truthfully said, "I've never heard of any Sacred Relic. I went to Icefire Island solely to find the Crimson Bloodwood to repair the Seven Fiend Blood Banner."
"This..."
A hint of suspicion flashed in Old Huang's eyes, "Mr. Chen, you really didn't find the Sacred Relic? Besides that Crimson Bloodwood, what other treasures did you find?"
Chen Xiao snorted, "Old Huang, are you questioning me?"
"Mr. Chen, please calm your anger. I wouldn't dare..."
Old Huang was extremely respectful and fearful, afraid of angering Chen Xiao, as with Chen Xiao's strength, he was not someone he could afford to offend.
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment, then said, "How about this, you tell me about this so-called legendary Sacred Relic, and I'll tell you everything I found on Icefire Island. What do you think?"
Old Huang gave an embarrassed smile, "Mr. Chen, you don't have to. The legendary Sacred Relic is not a great secret. Since Mr. Chen wants to know, I'll tell you."
Then, Old Huang told Chen Xiao what he knew.
It turned out that legend had it that in ancient times, an Immortal Emperor fell on Earth.
Although he had fallen, he had left behind five Sacred Relics on Earth. Each of these five Sacred Relics was an unparalleled magical treasure, and obtaining any one of them could make one invincible.
On Icefire Island, there was one such Sacred Relic left by this Immortal Emperor.
Old Huang and his fellow disciples had prepared for decades, but they didn't expect that before they could even see what the Sacred Relic looked like, they were annihilated by the treasure-guarding great demon Zhu Jiuyin.
"So that's how it is."
After listening to Old Huang's words, Chen Xiao nodded repeatedly, "Let's not beat around the bush, Old Huang. I did not see the Sacred Relic you mentioned on Icefire Island. The treasure I found was merely Ten Thousand Year Earth Core Rock, which is far inferior in preciousness to the Sacred Relic you mentioned."
Hearing this, Old Huang sighed softly, and disappointment appeared in his eyes.
"It seems that the legend may not be true..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Xiao negated it, "I think the legend might not be false, because I can feel that there is indeed a peerless treasure deep within that volcano..."