Family Gathering

Three days later, inside the Xiao Family's main hall.

After agreeing to attend the family gathering with Xiao Yan, Mo Yu had not gone back on his word and had ended his cultivation early.

As the Butler's Grandson, Mo Yu had never attended a family gathering before. After all, even ordinary Xiao Family Members had no right to attend such gatherings.

After Mo Yu gradually revealed his talent, he slowly gained the recognition of the Family High-Level Officials, who used this opportunity to show him goodwill and draw him over.

By the time Mo Yu arrived, the evening banquet was already prepared. At the head seat, Xiao Yan's father—the current Xiao Family Patriarch—was sitting there solemnly.

To his left and right sat the current Xiao Family's Three Elders and other high-ranking members. Behind them were the outstanding Juniors of the family.

Xiao Yan, Xun'er, Xiao Ning, and the others were all seated there.

When Mo Yu arrived, the Middle-aged Man seated at the head seat noticed him first.

The Middle-aged Man wore luxurious gray robes. His bearing was rather imposing, and his thick eyebrows added a hint of heroic spirit to his face. He was the current Xiao Family Patriarch, the Five-Star Great Dou Master, Xiao Zhan.

"Is that Little Yu? We haven't seen each other for several years. I never expected you to have grown so big." Upon seeing Mo Yu, Xiao Zhan was the first to stand and walk over. He patted the Youth's shoulder and laughed.

After he rose, Xiao Yan, Xun'er, and the others also stood one after another to greet him.

"Greetings, Clan Head." Upon seeing the Middle-aged Man before him, Mo Yu cupped his hands.

The fact that the Xiao Family could still possess such prestige after the previous Clan Head's death was inseparable from the Middle-aged Man's painstaking efforts to maintain it.

He was not only a good Clan Head, but also a good father. Mo Yu respected him immensely for this.

"Your mother is my Sister. Little Yu, just call me Uncle." Xiao Zhan looked at the Calm and Composed Youth before him, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his Eyes.

To be able to break through to Eighth Stage Dou Strength at such a young age and defeat Xiao Ning, who had the same cultivation level, with a single move—such talent was already worth personally winning over as the Clan Head.

"Mm, Uncle Xiao Zhan." Mo Yu did not refuse.

"Good. Little Yu, sit beside Yan'er." Xiao Zhan pointed toward the seat beside him.

At the dinner table, Mo Yu cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Ning across from him, who was viciously chewing his food with a somewhat gloomy expression, but paid him no attention.

Although Xiao Ning was the Grandson of the Great Elder, in this kind of setting, he obviously would not be allowed to act recklessly.

Mo Yu swept his somewhat bored gaze around. Looking at the serious Family High-Level Officials and the others, he asked Xiao Yan beside him, "Isn't the family gathering only held during certain festivals? Did something happen to the family recently?"

Hearing This, Xiao Yan was startled. After thinking for a moment, he answered, "It seems that the Mitel Auction House in Wu Tan City will be holding an auction soon. Some interesting items will appear then, and Father and the others are gathering family funds in preparation to Make a Move at the auction."

In truth, Xiao Yan had not mentioned another purpose of the gathering. This family gathering had originally been an ordinary meeting to discuss affairs, but after learning that Mo Yu had defeated Xiao Ning, Xiao Zhan had specially raised the gathering's standards to welcome Mo Yu.

Xiao Yan neither approved nor disapproved of his father's actions.

That was because he knew very clearly that his Cousin Mo Yu could not stay in the Xiao Family forever. Like him, Mo Yu had a heart unwilling to accept mediocrity.

Regardless, it was not a bad thing if this method could draw Mo Yu and the Xiao Family closer.

After hearing Xiao Yan's answer, a hint of interest also appeared in Mo Yu's bored gaze.

Auction houses were equally popular throughout the Divine Firmament Continent. In his Previous Life, he had attended quite a few auctions. If one's luck was good, one could indeed obtain many interesting items.

His realm had just stabilized during this period. If nothing unexpected happened, he could begin attempting to break through to Ninth Stage Dou Strength tonight.

It would be good to visit the auction now. If he happened to encounter an opportunity to break through to Dou Zhe, that would be even better.

The family gathering slowly ended in a slightly solemn atmosphere. When he saw the Clan Head, Xiao Zhan, wave his hand, Mo Yu politely bid farewell, then ran out of the hall and headed straight for his room without looking back.

After returning to his room, Mo Yu did not immediately fall asleep.

Once night fell and all things had fallen asleep, Mo Yu nimbly leaped down from the bed. He took out the three Magic Cores hidden in the cabinet and carefully placed them on the table.

These three Magic Cores were the remaining three First-Order Fire-Element and Lightning-Element Magic Cores from last time.

It had been nearly two months since he broke through to Eighth Stage Dou Strength. During this time, Mo Yu had not only gained an initial grasp of the Thunder Adamant Body, but had also completely stabilized his realm. It could be said that the time for another breakthrough had arrived.

The three Magic Cores on the table were the opportunity for this breakthrough!

With a thought, Mo Yu no longer hesitated. After summoning the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder from Inside Body, he tossed one of the Magic Cores on the table into it.

Just as last time, under the scorching of the Thunder and Flames, the outer layer of the Magic Core gradually began to melt. The violent Heaven and Earth Energy contained within it began to pour out as well, but the moment it appeared, it was Devoured and Absorbed by the Crimson Lightning surrounding it.

After the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder had grown, its speed of Devouring First-Order Magic Cores gradually increased as well. In only two hours, a Lightning-Element Magic Core had been completely absorbed.

Seeing this, Mo Yu's expression did not change at all. Instead, he calmly tossed both of the remaining Magic Cores on the table inside.

At this point, the form of the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder had expanded enough to simultaneously contain and Devour two Magic Cores.

The insertion of the two Magic Cores caused the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder to become excited again. Sizzling Electric Sound rang out continuously in the room alongside the Magic Cores' dissolution.

Another three hours slowly passed. By the time the sky had brightened and noon was approaching, the two Magic Cores were finally completely Devoured and Absorbed.

At this moment, the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder had grown once again. Its terrifying Thunder and Flames power seemed almost substantial, Emitting a terrifying and intimidating Aura.

Seeing this, a smile also appeared at the Corner of the Mouth of Mo Yu.

Devouring the Heaven and Earth Energy within Magic Cores was indeed a good method for growing Profound Thunder. Unfortunately, after this time, Devouring First-Order Magic Cores would probably no longer be of much use to the growth of the Vermilion Bird Sky-Burning Thunder.

If he wanted it to continue growing, he would probably need at least a Second-Order Demonic Core.

The value of a Second-Order Demonic Core was often dozens of times higher than that of a First-Order Magic Core.

At this thought, Mo Yu could not help feeling a headache over his future. Supporting even one Profound Thunder was so difficult, let alone the eleven others inside his body.

Mo Yu Shook His Head and cast the thought aside. Regardless of what the future held, it was Time to break through again with his current strength.

With several experiences under his belt, Mo Yu was no longer unfamiliar with the process.

Half an Hour later, Mo Yu walked out of the room looking full of energy. Breaking through overnight was better than spending the night in spring bliss.

Dou Strength, Ninth Stage!