"Interesting." Wang Baole's lips curled into a smile. The Dharma Idol disappeared, and when it reappeared, it was at the meteorite where Xiaowu had been found.
The meteorite … was gone too.
It was as if it had never appeared. Even when Wang Baole's Daoist Rhyme spread out, he still couldn't find it. However, he could sense a very faint trace of time fluctuations here.
This trace was very faint, so faint that even a Divine Emperor wouldn't be able to detect it. Only Wang Baole, who cultivated the Dao of Time and whose Dao was the time of the outside world and was more complete than the Stone Tablet Realm, could sense it.
"All of this is even more interesting." As Wang Baole muttered, the Dharma Idol disappeared again. At the same time, Wang Baole's original body, who was sitting in front of Inferno Laozu in the Solar System, raised his head and smiled at his master. He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for his master. Then, he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and turned to look at Xiaowu.
When he looked at Xiaowu, Xiaowu also raised his head and looked at Wang Baole. When their eyes met, Xiaowu instinctively dodged his gaze as if he had been electrocuted. However, in the next moment, he reacted and revealed an expression that was uglier than crying. He forced a fawning expression and looked at Wang Baole anxiously.
"Father …"
As soon as Xiaowu spoke, Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya's eyes suddenly widened. This was the first time Xiaowu had addressed Wang Baole this way in front of them. Hence, Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya's eyes were filled with shock. They looked at Xiaowu and then at Wang Baole.
Wang Baole, who was drinking tea, coughed at this moment even though his cultivation was astonishing. However, he had experienced a lot after all. At this moment, he put down the teacup calmly and spoke calmly.
"You are a direct descendant of the Black Earth Empire, I am not worthy of this title."
When Wang Baole said this, Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya's expressions eased up. Even though they knew that it was impossible, they still felt quite a bit of ripples in their hearts. At this moment, as they felt at ease, new doubts surfaced in their hearts. Hence, they looked towards Wang Baole, clearly curious about the Black Dust Empire that Wang Baole mentioned.
Just as Wang Baole mentioned the Black Dust Empire and Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya looked at Xiaowu, Eldest Senior Sister's eyes narrowed. An undetectable glint flashed across Old Cow's eyes. Opposite Wang Baole, Inferno Laozu narrowed his eyes.
As for the donkey, it took advantage of this opportunity to kick its hooves and flee. It looked at the crowd from afar with lingering fear, as if it had just survived a calamity.
Being stared at by everyone, Xiaowu's body trembled, and he pulled a long face.
"Daddy, don't you want me anymore? Did Xiaowu do something wrong? Tell Xiaowu, Xiaowu will change, okay? Don't abandon me."
"Xiaowu, answer three of my questions." Wang Baole spoke slowly. His gaze moved away from Xiaowu and swept over Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya. He was even more certain of his guess.
Because … according to his master, if they did not have enough cultivation, Zhao Yameng and Zhou Xiaoya would not be able to remember the Black Earth Empire even if they heard it. But looking at their expressions now, they clearly remembered it.
This scene was also seen by Inferno Laozu. Hence, after the master and disciple looked at each other, and when Xiaowu nodded fearfully, Wang Baole slowly spoke.
"Xiaowu, there's no need to purposely show such a frightened look. Whether you answer or not, I won't do anything to you. After all, it's all thanks to you that the donkey is able to achieve what it has today.
"Especially when I recall that in the Divine Eye civilization, the Violet Gold civilization appeared and captured the donkey, you, and Yameng. When they wanted to threaten me, you should have also shown signs of wanting to expose yourself and attack. But later, you saw that I could handle it, so you didn't expose yourself."
As Wang Baole spoke, Xiaowu stopped trembling. Instead, he fell silent and stood there with his head lowered. He did not speak.
"So you can think about whether you want to answer me or not." Wang Baole spoke softly. He did not lie to Xiaowu. Even if Xiaowu did not answer the three questions he was going to ask, he would not target him. He would even do his best to help him. Everyone would part on good terms.
"First question, Xiaowu, who exactly are you?
"Second question, why did you choose me?
"Third question, what is your goal?"
Wang Baole's three questions seemed ordinary, but every single one of them held a deeper meaning. The first question asked about one's identity, and the second question asked about one's origins, such as one's true identity and one's background. The answer depended entirely on one's intentions.
The second question told Xiaowu that he already knew everything.
The third question asked where the end was. Similarly, there were all kinds of answers. It all depended on one's intentions and how one explained.
Xiaowu was silent for a moment. He raised his head and looked at Wang Baole. There was a complicated look in his eyes, and there was even a wry smile. After a moment, he sighed and bowed deeply to Wang Baole.
"Daddy is indeed Daddy. Xiaowu is impressed. These three questions all seem very simple, but in reality, my answers will represent my heart. Daddy, what you want is not an answer, but my attitude."
Wang Baole looked at Xiaowu and nodded with a smile.
Xiaowu smiled bitterly and simply walked to Wang Baole's side. After bowing to him and Inferno Laozu, he sat on the ground and sighed.
"Daddy, I'm really called Ji Wuzi, and I'm indeed from the Black Earth Empire. However, I'm not from this era. To be precise, I'm from the past. When the Black Earth Empire was destroyed, I was sent away.
"The reason why I chose Daddy is that when I heard your question, I understood that you already know a lot. Indeed, after I woke up, I searched for a long time. It wasn't until that day that I sensed your aura that I appeared. It was because I felt very close to you, as if I was waiting for you. I don't know why I feel this way.
"As for my goal, you've actually asked me this question before. I didn't lie to you, nor do I have any ill intentions. I just want to go home, and I hope that Daddy can help me go home."
"The Black Earth Empire has fallen." Inferno Laozu suddenly spoke, his eyes shining as he looked at Xiaowu.
"Grandmaster Inferno …" Xiaowu hurriedly cupped his fists and said softly.
"Grandmaster, I don't know how to explain, but I'll tell you a few facts. First of all, my hometown is called the Never-Ending Dao Domain. However, in the Never-Ending Dao Domain where my hometown is, there is no Underworld Sect in history …
"As for the Black Earth Empire, it was destroyed by the Never-Ending Clan because of its independence. The person who did it … is known as … the Emperor in my hometown's Never-Ending Dao Domain.
"At the same time … although the Black Earth Empire fell, my father … who is the emperor of the Black Earth Empire, did not fall. I can feel that he is waiting for me to return …
"When I first woke up, I thought that this was my hometown. However, I soon realized that this place … is not. I don't know why I appeared here …" Xiaowu said softly.
His words made Inferno Laozu stand up abruptly, his face full of disbelief. Wang Baole's eyes also narrowed. After taking a deep look at Xiaowu, the words that Little Missy's father said after appearing in his previous life surfaced in his mind.
"This is not the real Never-Ending Dao Domain …"
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