Chapter 041: Sacred Relics

Chen Xiao was momentarily stunned, then his heart stirred, but he showed no outward reaction.
Chen Xiao had become increasingly composed.
“Since the war a hundred years ago, all ancient treasures have been returned?” Chen Xiao countered.
“All of them?” Chris froze for a moment before forcing a wry smile. “I can only guarantee that all treasures within the territories controlled by the Thirteen Clans can be returned. As for those under other factions’ control, I can’t make a decision.”
Chen Xiao immediately understood. After all, the treasures plundered from Huaxia were among the finest in the world. For Chris to agree to return the Huaxia treasures under the Thirteen Clans’ control was already a significant concession—after all, the vampires didn’t fully rule the supernatural world of Europe either.
“Agreed,” Chen Xiao nodded. “But you must do your utmost to gather the Huaxia treasures scattered across Europe and even the entire Western world and return them to Huaxia.”
“Is that all your conditions, or just some of them?” Chris raised his thin eyebrows. “And can you represent the forces behind you?”
Such conditions were a breeze for Chris. Chen Xiao’s demands made him uneasy—interests among supernatural beings couldn’t be compared to ordinary worldly matters.
“What do you think? Can I represent them?” Chen Xiao smiled nonchalantly. It was just a joke; there were no forces behind him, so of course he could represent his own wishes.
“As for my conditions, I need to know exactly what’s involved and how to proceed. What I just mentioned was merely the condition for allowing you to operate on Huaxia’s soil.”
Chen Xiao tilted his head proudly. In truth, he was just exaggerating. After all, the three sixth-tier powerhouses from the Nest Marks had already intimidated Chris sufficiently.
Chris’s expression instantly turned grim. As a clan leader of the Thirteen Clans, he naturally had his dignity and pride. But the next moment, the images of Mu Mu and Gui Gui, two other sixth-tier powerhouses, flashed through his mind—their faces showing fear just because of Chen Xiao’s praise.
Suddenly, Chris was speechless.
“What other conditions do you have, sir?” Chris tried to force an elegant smile.
“Let’s first discuss the specifics of this matter,” Chen Xiao said, secretly amused by Chris’s reaction. “If I cooperate with you, will it cause dissatisfaction among the Eastern supernatural beings? Though I’m strong enough, I can’t withstand the wrath of the entire Eastern supernatural world.”
“No, definitely not!” Chris seemed to see some hope. “What’s about to be unearthed this time isn’t just our vampires’ sacred relics—it also includes treasures left by other ancient supernatural beings. I’m afraid not only the Eastern supernatural beings but also the vampires will get involved, and the entire supernatural world could fall into chaos.”
Chen Xiao’s brows immediately furrowed. If what Chris said was true, the consequences would indeed be severe.

“How did you find out about this?” Chen Xiao took a deep breath and countered, “And how many people know about this? Were those ancient supernatural artifacts unearthed in the secular world of Huaxia Country or in the supernatural world? How much longer before they are unearthed?”
Chen Xiao posed several questions in a row.
“The sacred relics of the vampires hold an incomparable appeal to us vampires. The moment those relics descended to the mortal world, we sensed their presence,” Chris said, his face filled with fanaticism and boundless faith.
“Through sensing those relics, we also detected countless powerful auras around them. Some of those artifacts are even as powerful as our own sacred relics. As for this matter, so far, only two major forces seem to be aware of it: one is our thirteen vampire clans, and the other is the Dark Blood Clan from the supernatural world, who also possess the bloodline of Cain the Progenitor. And they are our rivals in the struggle for those relics.”
“As for the time and location of the relics’ unearthing, we can’t be sure yet, but it’s certain they’re in the secular world within Huaxia Country’s territory. My reason for coming to Huaxia this time is simply to find out the exact location of those relics,” Chris explained slowly.
During this time, Chen Xiao didn’t interrupt; he was deep in thought. Even before the artifacts were unearthed, the vampires in the West and those unheard-of Dark Blood Clan members had already noticed it. If the artifacts were unearthed, the powerful spiritual fluctuations would likely attract all the supernatural beings in the world. Wouldn’t Huaxia Country fall into complete chaos then?
This was no longer a matter that Chen Xiao could decide alone.
“Is your goal merely the progenitor’s sacred relics?” Chen Xiao asked finally.
“Yes,” Chris nodded. “Of course, if we can obtain other ancient supernatural artifacts, we won’t give them up either.”
“Good,” Chen Xiao nodded. “I’m representing only myself and the forces behind me in cooperating with you. But I can’t guarantee whether I can help you seize those relics.”
Upon hearing Chen Xiao’s words, Chris’s eyes lit up. No one knew whether they would succeed, but just having Chen Xiao send those three powerful sixth-tier warriors to assist them would already be a huge help.
“Then, sir…”
“Just call me Chen Xiao,” Chen Xiao interrupted him.
“Alright, Chen Xiao. So what kind of reward do you expect? You surely won’t help us for free, right?” Chris asked with a smile.
“Tell me, if I really helped the thirteen vampire clans, which control half of Europe’s supernatural forces, for free this time, what benefits do you think I’d get?” Chen Xiao smiled, took a goblet from the table, poured himself a drink, then raised it slightly toward Chris.
After all, Chen Xiao used to work as a waiter in a five-star hotel, so his movements were flawless, without the slightest imperfection.
Chris’s eyes immediately shone. Of course, he understood what Chen Xiao meant.
“Hahaha, great! Dear Xiao, you’ll be our thirteen clans’ eternal friend!”
Ding…

As they spoke, the goblets in their hands gently clinked together.
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“Sōhen, I’m relying on you.”
In the Main God’s Space, Chen Xiao let out a soft sigh. He was merely a low-level third-tier ability user—how many people would believe him?
So Chen Xiao thought it would be best to have Sōhen go to the ability world and inform the ability users in China. Sōhen was a sixth-tier ability user, an almost invincible powerhouse in the ability world; he had enough influence to make the higher-ups of the Ability Association believe in this matter.