Martial Cultivator Chapter 325: Two Families

Chen Chao lowered his head and said in surprise, "How am I considered big?"

Xie Nandu did not notice his action and still had an indifferent look as she explained, "Although you might not be considered a big fish now, it's evident that as time passes, your upper limit will definitely be very high. Moreover, considering your complicated identity, His Majesty cannot truly be indifferent."

Chen Chao said, "I'm not that pessimistic. Although the imperial family has no true relatives, it's clear that this emperor of ours is different from ordinary emperors."

Xie Nandu glanced at Chen Chao and asked, "Are you trying to say that you're different from a typical royal too?"

Chen Chao felt a bit embarrassed, "How can my status be considered royal? I'm just an illegitimate child."

Xie Nandu smiled and did not refute Chen Chao's words. However, she also did not agree, saying, "In this world, few people would be kind to you without any reason. It's often better to believe in the balancing act of interests than those choices based on feelings."

Chen Chao did not speak, understanding the logic.

Xie Nandu looked at Chen Chao, saying each word carefully, "You must become powerful quickly."

Chen Chao also looked at Xie Nandu and said, "So that when the day comes that His Majesty wants to kill me, I can resist a bit?"

Xie Nandu shook her head, leaving Chen Chao somewhat surprised. Did he say something wrong?

"Not just His Majesty, you still have many enemies. You need the ability to protect yourself. By the way, what are you cultivating for?"

Xie Nandu looked at Chen Chao, suddenly curious.

Yes, ever since Chen Chao left Tianqing County and arrived in the Divine Capital, truly appearing under the scrutiny of various prominent figures, everyone started paying attention to this young man always dressed in black. Everyone knew his future was limitless, and everyone knew that he was a genius, but no one had ever asked this genius what he was cultivating for.

Xie Nandu was probably the first.

Chen Chao frowned and fell into

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