Chapter 1023 Secret File
Two black silhouettes suddenly appeared in the study. The two of them were located on the left and right of Xiang Nan. They were obviously the personal guards of the City Lord.
These two guards were both at the early Fortune Realm, and as soon as they came out, they pressed down on Xiang Nan's shoulders.
Xiang Nan's expression remained unchanged.
The City Lord leaned back and said with interest, "Aren't you afraid of death?"
Xiang Nan smiled, "Of course I'm afraid, but if I insist on escaping, I'm afraid you won't be able to stop me."
"Furthermore, the Amethyst City is not peaceful lately. I have secretly helped you deal with a lot of troubles. To you, my role is greater than my arrogance."
The City Lord narrowed his eyes and nodded. He waved his hand at the two guards, and the two guards released Xiang Nan.
The City Lord said, "Tell me, what kind of deal do you want to make with me? If it doesn't exceed my tolerance, I will consider it."
Xiang Nan shook his shoulder and said, "I want to see some secret files you have."
The City Lord shook his head. "The secrets of the empire are not something you can see if you want to."
Xiang Nan said seriously, "I'm not interested in the secrets of your country. I only read a part about Su Ran's father."
"You know, someone is secretly chasing after Su Ran. I have to know the reason, so I can know how to protect her."
The City Lord pondered for a moment and said, "Wait here."
After saying that, the City Lord pushed open the door and left. After about half an hour, he came back with a thin book.
The City Lord handed the book to Xiang Nan and said, "I roughly guessed that you would want to understand Su Hongtian's secret, but I still advise you not to waste your effort."
"This is about Su Hongtian's situation. As you wish, I'll give you an hour to read."
"Su Hongtian" Xiang Nan chanted and opened the book.
This was a secret file about Su Hongtian. From what the city lord said, it was as if they had investigated Su Hongtian before.
Xiang Nan flipped through the file, and the more he looked at it, the more incredulous he felt.
On the Iron and Steel Continent, there was a first-rate sect called the Natural Sect. There were two famous Profound Dao Masters in it. These two were senior brothers.
Senior Brother's name is Su Hongtian and Junior Brother's name is Xiang Qingchou. The relationship between the two of them is extremely good, and they are like biological brothers.
As two respected elders of the Natural Sect, they were naturally of extraordinary status and had spent their entire lives studying the profound dao.
However, there was a time when Xiang Qingchou dared to attempt to create a forbidden-level Profound Dao technique, but in the end, he was unable to live or die, and his life was not long.
As his senior brother, Su Hongtian begged the sect for Xiang Qingchou's life. However, to save Xiang Qingchou, he had to use the foundation of the natural sect and pay an unimaginable price.
The Natural Sect finally chose to remain silent.
Su Hong recited his brotherhood and broke into the Demon Sea that was open in the Northern Domain by himself.
It was unknown what Su Hongtian had experienced in the Devil Sea. When he walked out of the Devil Sea, he was chased by countless people.
There were secret rumors that Su Hongtian had obtained a Profound Grade cultivation technique in the Devil Sea, and some even said that it was a Dao Grade cultivation technique.
Originally, the credibility of this secret rumor was not very high, but Su Hongtian had indeed cured Xiang Qingchou and saved Xiang Qingchou's life.
As a result, this matter attracted the attention of all sects, even the strongest empire on the steel continent, the Steel Empire.
They secretly investigated and chased after Su Hongtian, trying to force Su Hongtian to reveal the secrets of that Profound Grade or Dao Grade cultivation technique.
Xiang Qingchou turned to the Natural Sect to protect Su Hongtian.
At this time, the Natural Sect made a decision that made Xiang Qingchou feel desperate. Not only did they not protect Su Hongtian, they instead exposed Su Hongtian's hiding place.
At that time, the various sects and forces of the Iron and Steel Empire surrounded Su Hongtian.
Su Hongtian had no choice but to hand over his life's masterpiece and four combat puppets to the Iron and Steel Empire officials, but what was interesting was that he did not hand them over to the sect.
At this point, Su Hongtian committed suicide and disappeared from the world forever with that unknown secret.
It is said that one of the four combat puppets was unfortunately damaged during the forging process. The other three were brought back and studied for decades.
Of course, the result was nothing. The officials also believed that the news that Su Hongtian had mastered a profound or dao-level cultivation technique was a miscommunication. Otherwise, Su Hongtian would not have died so easily. He should have become even stronger.
As for the three combat puppets, they were the final prizes of this year's competition. As the authorities had already abandoned their investigation into Su Hongtian, these three puppets were meaningless.
As for Xiang Qingchou, he had "seen through the mortal world". He had sought help from the Natural Sect twice. The first time was for his own life, and the second time was for Su Hongtian's life. However, the actions of the Natural Sect had caused Xiang Qingchou to feel disheartened.
At this point, Xiang Qingchou completely broke away from the Natural Sect. Before he left, he even destroyed the Natural Sect's library and changed his name to Old Man Tianji. He spent his days in the folk and wasted his time.
Xiang Nan closed the file as if he was deep in thought.
There were many things worth thinking about in this matter.
In the introduction to Su Hongtian, there was no mention of Su Hongtian getting married and having children, and Su Ran's birth was unclear.
Next was the three combat puppets. This was the only thing left behind by Su Hongtian. If Su Hongtian really had a secret, it must be hidden among the three puppets.
However, the Iron and Steel Empire had studied the three puppets for more than ten years, but had yet to come up with a reason. This meant that there might really be nothing inside the puppets.
But before Su Hongtian left, he told Su Ran that he must win the championship of this competition and obtain the three puppets.
Xiang Nan rubbed his chin, unable to figure out the reason.
"Thank you, City Lord. Goodbye." Xiang Nan cupped his fists and bowed. He stood up and was about to leave.
The city lord stopped Xiang Nan and said, "Su Hongtian's contribution to our steel continent is outstanding. However, our steel continent has failed him."
"It can be said that we owe him and Su Ran. I hope you can stay and protect Su Ran with your strength."
"This is my personal request."
Xiang Nan nodded and said, "I have reservations about Su Hongtian's actions, but regarding Su Ran, even if you don't say anything, I will still protect her."
With that, Xiang Nan turned around and left.
Then, Xiang Nan went to the Zheng Manor to find Su Ran and brought her back to the Crystal Palace.
As for the puppets that had been seized, they were naturally returned to the various clans as a price for the transaction.
Crystal Palace, Su Ran's room.
Su Ran stretched and yawned, "It's been a very tiring day. I want to rest early. You should go take a shower as well."
Xiang Nan stood quietly behind Su Ran. Suddenly, a hand knife cut Su Ran's neck, knocking him unconscious on the bed.
Xiang Nan took out the Nightmare Saber and cut Su Ran's arm open!
Looking at Su Ran's cut arm, Xiang Nan suddenly felt a mixed feeling, and a sad feeling surged into his heart.
Su Ran's flesh and blood was normal, but her bones were …
Metallic.
It turned out that the fourth puppet hadn't been damaged. Su Ran was the fourth puppet that Su Hongtian had forged!
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