Chapter 429: Asking a Favour
"Xin Haotian? The Sword Saint?" Baron Rosalind asked in wonder. He already knew that Xin Haotian had been with Aldrian’s group all this time, as Elena had informed him.
"Yes. Do you know Xin Haotian’s origin, Your Excellency?" Aldrian asked.
"Well, his origin has been a mystery for a long time. No one knows anything about it since his rise to the title of Sword Saint thousands of years ago. Many theories have emerged since then—some believe he is a hidden young master from an unknown noble family—but none of them have been proven." The baron answered.
"Theories about his origins are based on the power of his cultivation technique, his swordsmanship, and the sword he wields. He is still young for an Emperor-stage cultivator, and his sword—said to be a divine-grade artifact—is not something that can be obtained just anywhere."
"However, some argue that the Sword Saint might simply be a fortunate man who stumbled upon an unknown inheritance, gaining all of this power by chance."
After hearing the baron’s answer, Aldrian turned to Elena.
"Uhm, I only know as much as everyone else. I truly don’t know the Sword Saint’s origin," she admitted.
Aldrian nodded, but at that moment, something finally clicked in Baron Rosalind and Elena’s minds. Their eyes widened.
"Wait, Young Master, don’t tell me—?!"
"Yes, you’re right. Xin Haotian comes from one of the hidden families within the Everlasting Forest. In fact, he is their young master. You could say he is indeed from a noble family. His family members sometimes blend in with the people of the continent, but due to their secretive nature, no one truly knows about them," Aldrian explained.
He had learned about Xin Haotian’s status directly from the man himself during their journey. Xin Haotian had revealed that he was the young master of the Xin family, which explained why his family dared to bestow upon him something as rare as a divine-grade artifact—most likely a legacy artifact.