Chapter 544: Sun Seeker Ring (II)
The two pondered this for a while, then Li Qinghong spoke in a low voice, "Maybe another perspective is worth considering: was Xu Xiao's death also destined? Could his death have ensured the Six Ding Merging Fire Token would land in Guo Hongyao's hands? Even if he had not died, he might not have parted with the artifact."
Li Xijun mulled over the sequence of events before asking, "Aunt, did you bring back the immortal mirror?"
"Of course I did. With such an extended stay overseas, Yuanjiao insisted."
Li Qinghong then produced the mirror.
Li Xijun nodded. "In that case, if Xu Xiao was indeed under a destined path, he would not have died here naturally. But since Auntie wielded the mirror, it fell outside the threads of fate and disturbed its influence, leading to his swift end."
Li Qinghong raised her brows in slight confusion and said gently, "Then why would a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator from Crimson Reef Island not claim the Six Ding Merging Fire Token themselves? Not much time has passed since it fell from the great void…"
Li Xijun looked down.
"My guess is that Guo Hongyao was the nearest Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator of Crimson Reef Island, but given the changes to the situation, the artifact is now beyond fate's grasp. But what still puzzles me… is how Xu Xiao advanced so quickly, rising to such a significant level within only a year or so. Even Chu Yi took over a decade to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, and Xu Xiao's skills fall short by comparison."
The two exchanged a silent look. Although they had rid themselves of him, the entire family had been thrown into disarray. Li Qinghong took out the storage pouch, sifting through a stack of overseas pills and talismans.