Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan Came Calling

"Snort!"

Before Jialie Bi could say anything more, Xue Tian snorted coldly, and a burst of snow-white Vigor Qi shot straight at him.

Jialie Bi could react, he felt a powerful, chilling force surge through his chest, sending his body flying and crashing heavily against the wall. He coughed up a mouthful of blood, and due to the rebound, he slammed to the ground again, coughing up another mouthful of blood.

"Cough cough cough..." Watching the blood he spat out quickly congeal into ice, and feeling a surge of Vigor Qi coursing through his body, frantically destroying it, Jialie Bi faced reality and spoke with difficulty.

"My Jialie Family will withdraw from Wu Tan City within ten days, cough cough..."

"Hmm." Xiao Ming nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Oba Pa.

When Xiao Ming turned his gaze to him, Oba Pa broke out in a cold sweat. Especially after Xue Tian also turned his fierce gaze to him, the Aura Magical Beast his legs go weak.

Swallowing hard, Oba Pa said with a bitter expression, "The Aoba Family will also withdraw from Wu Tan City within ten days."

Seeing the fate of Jia Lie and Aoba's families, a thought flashed through the minds of the other families present: they must never provoke the Xiao Family again.

After Oba Pa announced his departure from Wu Tan City, Xiao Ming didn't waste any more words. Instead, he waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

Following Xiao Ming's instructions, Jialie Bi stood up shakily and left the hall with Oba Pa.

Afterwards, members of each family bid farewell.

Soon, only the Xiao Family members and Master Gu Ni Ya Fei in the hall.

Knowing it was no longer appropriate for her to stay in the Xiao Family, Ya Fei slowly rose and said sweetly, "Supreme Elder, Clan Leader Xiao, I'm sorry to have bothered you today. It's getting late, Ya Fei 'll take my leave now."

Master Gu Ni also stood up and said respectfully to Xiao Ming, "Thank you very much for your guidance today, Master Xiao Ming. Tomorrow, I will have someone prepare a small gift; please don't find it offensive."

Throughout the banquet tonight, Gu Ni received guidance from Xiao Ming, making her the most rewarded among all the guests from the Xiao Family.

"Do as you please, there's no need for this." Xiao Ming glanced at Gu Ni and said softly.

Even with the backing of the Mitel Auction House, Gu Ni, a Second Grade Alchemist, couldn't offer anything of value that would impress him. Besides, he was only offering casual guidance, so there was no need for Gu Ni to accept gifts.

"I learned a lot from Xiao Ming today, how could I not express my gratitude?" Gu Ni's attitude was very firm.

Seeing this, Xiao Ming smiled slightly, said nothing more, and nodded gently, "Alright, if you like it, then give it to me."

Watching Xiao Zhan see Ya Fei and Gu Ni off, the Great Elder, who was sitting not far from Xiao Ming, suddenly ran up to Xiao Ming and asked excitedly.

"Will Guest Elder Xue Tian really stay with the Xiao Family?"

"Okay." Xiao Ming nodded. "Xue Tian will stay in the family to cultivate from now on, but unless it's urgent, don't disturb him."

Xue Tian is still Magical Beast, and its habits are different from those of humans, which is why Xiao Ming gave this order.

The Great Elder nodded happily. Having a Dou Wang expert in the family was enough; it would be helpful if they could play a crucial role in critical moments.

You should know that before Xiao Ming even returned home, he had already sent back many high-level Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills and Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, which would make anyone envious.

Without a powerful figure in charge, he was genuinely afraid that some powerful individual might try to steal their belongings.

He had been planning to find some time in the next few days to ask Xiao Ming if he had any solutions, but he never expected that Xiao Ming had already come up with one!

After a moment of excitement, the Great Elder cupped his hands to Xue Tian beside him and said, "Guest Elder Xue Tian, Xiao Family will be relying on you from now on."

Xue Tian nodded in response.

Seeing that it was almost time, Xiao Ming stood up and said goodbye.

The next day, early morning.

When Xiao Ming opened his eyes, he was sitting cross-legged on the bed. He saw Zi Yan sitting at the table, her hands supporting her cheeks, her bright eyes staring at his face.

Touching his face, Xiao Ming smiled and looked at Zi Yan.

What are you looking at?

"It's nothing, I just suddenly realized that you're different from other humans."

"Hmm, what's different?" Xiao Ming asked curiously.

Xiao Ming's question yielded no results, because Zi Yan did not answer. Instead, she took out a strange, withered branch that was entirely blood-red and twisted in shape, resembling a winding python, and handed it to him.

"Here, this is what I got last night. Remember to refine it into pills for me."

"Blood Python Branch..." Looking at the strange, withered branch that was twisted and grotesque, resembling a winding python, Xiao Ming was somewhat surprised. This Blood Python Branch was a rare medicinal herb, a key ingredient in refining the Dou Spirit Pill, and he didn't have it in his Na Ring. It seemed there were quite a few good things around Wu Tan City.

Valley Tears

"Perhaps I can take a stroll around the neighborhood with Zi Yan soon." A thought flashed through Xiao Ming's mind. He then got out of bed, walked up to Zi Yan, took the blood-red branch from Zi Yan hand, and smiled.

Did you eat the pills I made for you yesterday?

"No, there's still half left." Although she didn't understand why Xiao Ming asked that, Zi Yan still answered honestly.

"No, I'll make it for you after you finish eating."

As he spoke, Xiao Ming stuffed the Blood Python Branch into his Na Ring.

Blood Python Branch are too rare; even he doesn't have any. Xiao Ming plans to use a different kind of medicinal herb for Zi Yan next time, and keep this one for himself as a keepsake.

Zi Yan was unaware of Xiao Ming's thoughts. Watching his actions, she blinked her large, adorable eyes and hesitated, saying, "This... alright."

Knock knock knock!

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door from outside the courtyard.

Xiao Ming extended his Soul Power outwards and immediately sensed two familiar Aura.

"Xiao Zhan Xiao Yan, haha, Xiao Zhan is quite impatient, coming here so early in the morning."

With a chuckle, Xiao Ming stood up, walked out of the room, and opened the Academy Gate.

Appearing before him were Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan, both looking somewhat nervous.

"Supreme Elder, I apologize for disturbing you." Seeing that it was Xiao Ming who opened the door, Xiao Zhan put on a somewhat ingratiating smile.

"Clan Leader, please come in." Xiao Ming waved his hand, leading Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan into the courtyard.

At that moment, Zi Yan also ran out of the room.

Seeing the petite Zi Yan run out of Xiao Ming's room early in the morning, Xiao Zhan's smile turned strange for a moment. Could they have slept together last night?

Despite his thoughts, Xiao Zhan didn't say anything. Instead, he reached out and pulled Xiao Yan out from behind him.

"This is my son, Xiao Yan. You should have met him when he was little. He's about a month younger than you. Yan'er, hurry up and call him cousin."

"Cousin... cousin."

The way Xiao Yan addressed his cousin was quite awkward.

In fact, Xiao Ming Xiao Yan were complicated. When Xiao Ming's talent had not yet been revealed when he was a child, although he had some impression of Xiao Ming, he only thought that Xiao Ming was a child with a withdrawn personality because his parents died early. Although he was a bit cute, he was no different from other children in the Xiao Family.

That period was also his most triumphant time, because he was the most talented in the entire Xiao Family.

However, after Xiao Ming's talent was revealed, his title as the number one genius of the Xiao Family was directly taken away, leaving him speechless. That kind of talent far exceeded his imagination, leaving him speechless.

He had tried hard to cultivate and catch up with Xiao Ming, but he gave up after less than two months.

Because cultivation is truly a tedious and boring thing. If one could easily surpass 99% of people through cultivation, why would he work so hard?

Fortunately, not long after Xiao Ming revealed his talent, he left his family to pursue his studies.

Among those who remained in the Xiao Family, he was the most talented.

From that time on, like most of the children in the Xiao Family, he treated Xiao Ming as a legend.

It can be said that the children of the Xiao Family are divided into three groups: Xiao Ming is in the first group, he is in the second group, and the rest are in the third group.

Xiao Ming may be talented, but that doesn't mean he'll approve of him just because Xiao Ming's talented.

Because he was a time traveler, and had been verbally abused by his family for more than two years, he only acknowledged his father and two older brothers in the entire Xiao Family.

Although Xiao Ming left the Xiao Family when he was very young, he never scolded him and is now preparing to treat him.

However, when others criticize him, they often compare him to Xiao Ming, saying that he used to be arrogant and domineering because he was talented, while Xiao Ming, who was also a genius, was humble and made contributions to the family.

Hearing these kinds of things too often will eventually affect his feelings towards Xiao Ming.

Coupled with the anxiety before treatment, even though she felt grateful to Xiao Ming for being willing to treat her.

That "cousin" didn't sound very sincere.

Xiao Ming understood this, but didn't care. He knew from reading the book that it wouldn't be easy to get Xiao Yan to genuinely call him cousin.

He didn't need anyone's approval; he only showed it to Xiao Yan because they were from the same clan.