Xiao Family Grounds, Council Hall. Numerous Xiao family disciples had gathered together. Clan Leader Xiao Zhan sat at the head, with two Elders seated beside him, their eyes filled with worry.
Anyone with eyes could see that the middle-aged man at the head of the room was extremely weak at the moment. His face was pale, and from time to time he coughed and pressed a hand to his chest.
"Alas, Clan Leader, the Galie Family and the Opa Family somehow learned of your injury. They actually joined forces to blockade our Xiao family and encroach upon our marketplaces. More than half the customers at our marketplaces have already been drawn away by them. If this continues..." the white-haired old man to Xiao Zhan's right said with a sigh.
"Cough, cough, cough!" Hearing the Xiao family's First Elder, Xiao Zhan grew agitated and aggravated his injuries. He immediately began coughing painfully, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. The many Xiao family disciples below also began discussing among themselves, filled with unease.
"Father!" Seeing Xiao Zhan's injuries flare up, Xiao Yan hurriedly ran out from the crowd to his side. He rubbed Xiao Zhan's chest to steady his breathing, his worry and anxiety plain to see.
"Yan'er, don't... don't worry. Your father is fine!" After catching his breath, Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan's hand and said gently.
"Clan Leader! Alas! Which damned villain did this? To injure you so badly that even the healing medicines refined by Gu Ni cannot cure you!" Seeing Xiao Zhan in that state, the Second Elder slammed his palm onto his chair and spoke fiercely.
"I... I don't know either. But the attacker's strength had definitely reached the Dou Spirit realm. We cannot afford to offend him. Forget it, forget it!"