Brainstorm (Eighteen)

Wutan City has become the domain of the Xiao Family.

Although Xiao Zhan's three sons had all gone far away, and the Xiao Family had lost three geniuses, Xun'er left behind some usable things before she left.

This allowed Xiao Zhan to break through to the Dou Ling.

For the other two families that only have Da Dou Shi, this is a complete Dimensional Strike.

With strength, there's no need for schemes or tricks. Xiao Zhan only needs to personally visit the territories of the two major families to make them back down.

As a result, the Xiao Family prospered (in a positive sense).

Xiao Yan's return didn't alarm many people—after all, he couldn't stay long.

Well, actually, Xiao Yan n't care about those cattle and horses on the Northwest Continent at all. His reputation as the son-in-law of the Gu Clan is enough to suppress all dissent. Just showing his face is enough to make the Jia Ma Imperial Family bow down to the Xiao Family.

However, the Soul Clan has a Soul Hall in the Northwest Continent, while the Gu Clan does not have a corresponding Black Annihilation Army stationed there, so they have to be on guard and can only keep a low profile.

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed that his son had really lived up to his expectations and won over Xun'er, who had an incredibly powerful Xun'er.

However, Xiao Zhan did not take out his family heirloom jade and hand it over to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Zhan was unaware that the Xiao Family's heirloom jade was the Tou She Ancient God Jade, which was connected to the legendary Dou Imperial Capital. He only knew that this jade could record the aura of a soul and confirm the specific situation of the corresponding person.

In the Xiao Family, only the Patriarch of each generation possess family heirlooms infused with their Soul Power.

Xiao Yan eventually "married" into the Gu Clan and was no longer considered a "Xiao Family." Although Xiao Zhan was very supportive, this concerned the family, and Xiao Zhan was not clear about the specific value of the jade, so he did not take it out.

Xiao Zhan didn't mention it, and Xiao Yan didn't ask for it either—his uncle Gu Yuan and his wife Xun'er, the two most important figures in the Gu Clan, hadn't spoken up, so he didn't need to either.

Of course, Xiao Yan also had his own ulterior motives.

This Tou She Ancient God Jade is right here, and the Soul Hall is also nearby. Before it was exposed, the Xiao Family was just an ordinary little family. Once Xiao Yan shows his talent, the Soul Clan will definitely be able to discover the special nature of the Xiao Family.

Regardless of whether or not Xiao Yan obtains the Tou She Ancient God Jade, the Gu Clan will at least give Xiao Yan some face and provide some protection to the Xiao Family.

The Black Corner Region is a barren land as a whole; from above, large swathes of land appear as a dark black.

This blackness is not from fertile black soil, but from dry black sand, where almost no life can survive.

Due to the lack of vegetation, strong winds can howl across the land with impunity, and black sand will be swept up by the winds, forming large-scale sandstorms.

In the wilderness where there are no landmarks, being caught in a sandstorm can easily lead to disorientation, getting lost, and eventually dying silently.

However, the Black Corner Region also has its own geographical advantages.

Initially, it was outlaws from all over who gathered in this lawless area, forming a land of pure sin.

Furthermore, due to the lack of management, some unsavory "black goods," such as inherited Dou Technique from major forces and Pills of dubious origin, have been traded in the Black Corner Region.

One by one, people without connections and seeking opportunities entered the Black Corner Region, forming various forces. Over a long period of time, even beings at the Dou Zong level were born.

Furthermore, the Jia Nan Academy, established based on the Fallen Heart Flame, adds even more depth to the Black Corner Region.

However, the Black Corner Region has now returned to its original state—it has been cleared out.

The once bustling city is now deserted, with only a few scattered figures still wandering around, trying to find something to eat.

Xiao Yan glanced around briefly, but his Soul Power was not hindered and he did not find anything special, so he stopped paying attention.

"It seems there's more to the story than meets the eye regarding the Jia Nan Academy incident," Xun'er suddenly said, drawing Xiao Yan's attention.

The two stared at each other for a moment. Xiao Yan realized that Xun'er was deliberately keeping him in suspense, so he reached out and pulled Xun'er close, whispering in her ear, "What's the secret?"

Gently pinching Xiao Yan's waist, Xun'er glanced guiltily in other directions of the warship. Seeing everyone busy, she breathed a sigh of relief and whispered an explanation:

"This is Feng City, which was originally the territory of 'Medicine Emperor Han Feng'. He was a Peak Dou Emperor and a Sixth Grade Alchemist."

Xiao Yan nodded, having roughly understood what had happened.

Han Feng's status should be enough for him to invite a Dou Zong expert. Apart from Mang Tianchi, the strongest person in the Jia Nan Academy is only a Dou Zong. As an Alchemist, and a low-quality Alchemist living in the Black Corner Region, Han Feng would definitely want to take advantage of the situation when Canaan Academy is in trouble, and also take advantage of the situation to eliminate the root of the problem and destroy Jia Nan Academy as well.

Then Han Feng was slapped to death by Mang Tianchi, and his forces were also wiped out.

But this was just a small matter, and shouldn't be enough to make Xun'er care so much, so Xiao Yan continued to ask, "Is there anything else that deserves attention?"

A strange light flashed in Xun'er's eyes, and her tone carried a strange meaning. "That Medicine Emperor Han Feng seems to be Brother Xiao Yan's 'senior brother'..."

"Senior brother?" Xiao Yan frowned; Old Yao had never mentioned this matter before.

"Back then, when the Venerable Yao was surrounded and killed by the Soul Hall, there were many suspicious points. It seems that Han Feng revealed his whereabouts and betrayed the Venerable Yao, which allowed the Soul Hall to succeed."

"Han Feng himself has already refined a Heavenly Flames, the Sea Heart Flame, which ranks fifteenth. Logically speaking, with the Venerable Yao laying the foundation for him, he should have broken through to the Dou Zong level after so many years, but he is still stuck at the Peak Dou Emperor."

"Furthermore, ordinary people simply cannot refine a second Heavenly Flames, yet Han Feng unusually plotted to seize the Fallen Heart Flame."

"Then he may have cultivated the Flame Mantra, but only refined one Heavenly Flames. The level of the Flame Mantra Technique is not high enough, which is why he is unable to break through to the Dou Zong level and needs a new Heavenly Flames to further evolve."

"So, perhaps Han Feng betrayed Venerable Yao for the sake of the Flame Mantra."

Xun'er finished speaking, a glint of golden fire flashed in her eyes.

When it comes to Xiao Yan, Xun'er's intelligence skyrockets. Han Feng was capable of betraying Venerable Yao back then, so if he fell into Mang Tianchi's hands, he would definitely be willing to pay any price to survive.

For example, offering up Heavenly Flames and the Flame Mantra.

The Flame Mantra is Xiao Yan's foundation, Xun'er will never allow this technique to leak out.

It's unclear whether Mang Tianchi has obtained the Flame Mantra; if Mang Tianchi, will he pass it on to his clan? The Lei Clan also possesses Fire Attribute Dou Qi; if they obtain the Flame Mantra, will they cultivate it? If the Lei Clan cultivates the Flame Mantra and discovers its abnormalities, is it possible they will use it against Xiao Yan? What are the chances that the Gu Clan will destroy the Lei Clan ...?

Just as Xun'er was brainstorming, a large hand suddenly descended from the sky and landed on her head, gently stroking her soft, long hair. The warmth of the palm made Xun'er feel extremely at ease, and all the heavy thoughts in her mind instantly ceased, as if all the problems had been solved at this moment.

The Golden Flame in Xun'er's eyes instantly went out, and her Beautiful Eyes turned to Xiao Yan.

"It's nothing," Xiao Yan comforted him.

"Hmm." Xun'er immediately believed Xiao Yan, and then stopped thinking about it. She leaned against Xiao Yan's chest, her pretty face squeezing out of shape, immersed in Xiao Yan's "everything is under control" attitude.

Xiao Yan rubbed Xun'er's head and then said, "By the way, Xun'er, contact your uncle. I might need him to cover for me."

"Uh-huh?"