Nighttime Visitor

This One Star Dou Zhe carried many implications.

Xiao Bai had become a Dou Zhe at merely thirteen years old, advancing five levels in a year. Such talent was rare even in a century.

It also meant that his future achievements would be no lower than those of a Dou Emperor, perhaps even greater.

This was an opportunity for the Xiao Family to rise above the other forces in Wutan City, perhaps even become a top-tier power within the Jia Ma Empire.

Thus, whether for the family's interests or for Xiao Bai himself, this was an immensely beneficial matter.

They might suffer a small loss now, but it was a long-term investment. The future returns would be terrifyingly immense.

These elders were no fools. They were all shrewd old hands, so how could they fail to understand such reasoning?

After Xiao Zhan had enlightened them, their attitudes changed drastically.

After thinking for a moment, the Second Elder said to Xiao Zhan, "Clan Leader, I believe we should agree to Xiao Bai's conditions. Adding flowers to brocade may be good, but it can never compare to offering charcoal in the snow."

He paused, looked at the others' expressions, and continued:

"His current talent has already determined that his future accomplishments will not be low. Moreover, he is presently in a stage of growth, at a time when he faces many difficulties. Our help will have the greatest value now."

The other elders also spoke in agreement.

"I agree with the Second Elder. Helping him now will make Xiao Bai remember the family's kindness."

"Previously, we neglected him, which may have caused him to harbor some resentment toward us. I suggest that not only should we provide these resources, we should provide even more."

"Yes, yes, yes. His parents sacrificed themselves for the family. We must grant them honor."

"Mm, mm, that makes sense."

Watching these people change their faces so quickly, Xiao Zhan's cheek twitched involuntarily. He said in a deep voice:

"Enough. Let's leave it at that for now. We'll discuss it further in the Family Council Hall later."

Thus, the discussion came to an end.

On the other side, Xiao Bai left without giving it much thought. Wearing an utterly cocky smile and striding with equally cocky steps, he looked somewhat smug and somewhat arrogant.

When the surrounding clansmen saw him, their expressions turned ugly.

"That bastard is acting so smug just because he has a little strength. He's far too arrogant. He'd better pray he doesn't suffer a decline in strength like Xiao Yan, or he'll be in for it then."

A young man who could not stand the sight of him muttered unhappily.

"Shh, stop talking. He's already a Dou Zhe now, not someone you or I can afford to provoke!"

The people nearby quickly tugged at him when they heard that, stopping him from saying any more.

The young man's expression changed as well. He hurriedly glanced furtively at Xiao Bai in the distance, then clamped his mouth shut.

Xiao Bai completely ignored their gossip and strode back to his own courtyard.

Time passed quickly, and night fell.

Stars glittered in the sky, while a full moon hung high above. Its pure moonlight spilled across the land, draping the world in a silver veil.

In Xiao Bai's courtyard, a young man lay on his side atop the roof, his hands behind his head as he stared blankly at the moon. He looked utterly relaxed and lazy.

Yet something about the scene seemed strange. Moonlight swirled around the young man, seemingly being absorbed by his body.

It made the area around Xiao Bai brighter than anywhere else, turning him into a huge source of light in the night.

The young man had noticed the changes in himself as well. It was all thanks to the Nine Yang Radiant Heaven Art, which circulated ceaselessly within his body. This energy could strengthen his level again.

Xiao Bai muttered to himself without stopping.

"Ah! It's all because I'm too outstanding! Why do I have so many good qualities? This is so troubling."

Seemingly unwilling to accept it, he roared, "I really am the most dazzling guy around. Wherever I go in the future, I'll be the center of attention! But how am I supposed to hide myself, keep a low profile, and play the pig to eat the tiger like this?"

Life was like that. If he could not resist it, he could only accept it.

Xiao Bai accepted this fact in less than a second.

The moonlight at night seemed to possess a special kind of magic. Though it carried a trace of chill, it was exceptionally enchanting, causing Xiao Bai's thoughts to drift.

In ancient times, poets gazed at the moon and thought of home. Today, the transmigrator Xiao Bai gazed at the moon and sighed.

He raised his head to gaze at the bright moon, then lowered it to think of his hometown. Home was far away, and the road back was so difficult.

"I wonder if I'll be able to do it once I reach the Dou Di realm."

Xiao Bai thought distractedly, as though becoming a Dou Di was not all that difficult for him.

If others knew what he was thinking, they would probably laugh themselves sick, mocking him for his wild fantasies and ignorance of the immensity of heaven and earth.

Just then, a young man approached Xiao Bai's courtyard carrying two bottles in his hands. Each bottle bore a single word—wine.

Wine was good stuff. It could help people accomplish many things.

Although Xiao Bai and Xiao Yan were still young, only thirteen years old, the family did not care much about such matters, so Xiao Yan had brought it anyway.

Carrying the wine, the young man's steps were hesitant, but after a while, they became firm as he strode toward Xiao Bai's courtyard.

"Cousin Xiao Bai, are you there?" Xiao Yan knocked on the door and asked.

"Come in. The door isn't locked."

Upon hearing that, Xiao Yan gently pushed open the door and walked in. The courtyard was dark, with only the pure moonlight spilling onto the ground and laying down a layer of silver-white.

Xiao Yan swept his gaze around the courtyard but did not spot Xiao Bai, leaving him somewhat puzzled.

He had clearly heard Xiao Bai's voice coming from inside the courtyard just now, yet he could not find him anywhere.

Xiao Yan asked doubtfully, "Cousin Xiao Bai, where are you?"

"I'm up here. Come on up!"

The voice came from the roof. Xiao Yan looked in the direction it had come from and saw a figure lying atop the roof. Moonlight fell over him like a veil, making him appear somewhat hazy.

Looking carefully, the pure moonlight seemed to surround him, accentuating his body and making him appear filled with holiness.

Seeing this, a flicker of surprise passed through Xiao Yan's eyes. A moment later, a smile appeared on his face. Since he had already been invited up, there was no need to put on airs. He would gladly accept.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and inner shock. He looked around and found a ladder in one corner beneath the eaves, leaning against the edge of the house.

Xiao Yan understood. It seemed that the person above had climbed up using that ladder as well.

Xiao Yan walked over, climbed up the ladder, and finally sat beside Xiao Bai.

As he took in the view before him, Xiao Yan's originally urgent heart gradually calmed.

The night wind blew gently, carrying a trace of coolness. From time to time, insects chirped in the darkness, while one or two points of firelight could be seen in the distance. Clearly, the people there had not yet gone to sleep.

Feeling the surroundings, a sense of peace unconsciously arose in his heart.

Xiao Yan could not help sighing, "This really is a good place!"