The World Is So Big, I Want to See It

Xiao Bai accepted the Storage Ring. Looking at the resources inside, he saw a pile of Magic Crystals glittering so brightly that he could not look directly at them, forcing him to narrow his eyes slightly.

It seems these old fellows came prepared. They even investigated me and knew I liked Magic Crystals, so they actually gathered this many.

Xiao Bai thought to himself.

Although these Magic Crystals were not of high grade, mostly around the second or third tier, with many first-tier ones as well, they were still an enormous fortune to both the Xiao Family and Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai was very satisfied with this transaction. Without hesitation, a brand-new scroll appeared in his hand, and he handed it to them.

The elders and Clan Leader took the scroll and opened it for a look. Inspection was still necessary.

Mystic Seal, an Earth-tier low-grade Dou Skill. It combined attack and defense and had seven levels in total. Once mastered, its transformations would be unpredictable and its power immense.

Seeing the description of the Dou Skill in their hands, their hands could not help but tremble. They had originally thought it was a high-grade Xuan-tier skill, but it turned out to be Earth-tier low-grade.

This delighted them even more, and they repeatedly exclaimed that the deal had been far too worthwhile.

With this Earth-tier low-grade Dou Skill, the Xiao Family's overall strength would rise by a tremendous level. At that time, how could the Jia Lie Family and Oba Family possibly contend with the Xiao Family?

Both sides were satisfied, so the transaction was considered complete.

After the deal was completed, the atmosphere in the hall became even more harmonious.

After some casual pleasantries, the Great Elder suddenly stood up and said to Xiao Bai with a solemn expression:

"Xiao Bai, over the years, the family has neglected you somewhat and caused you to live poorly. We feel deeply guilty about this. Therefore, after discussing it with the Clan Leader, we have decided to compensate you by granting your parents the title of elder and increasing your cultivation resources. We hope you can accept."

The Clan Leader also added from the side, "Your talent is very strong, and of course, that cannot be separated from your hard work. If your parents could see you from heaven, they would certainly be proud of you and gratified by your current strength. I hope that in the days ahead, you will continue working hard and lead the other younger members of the Xiao Family in their cultivation, strengthening our Xiao Family."

Xiao Bai nodded to show that he understood.

Hearing their words, he felt somewhat conflicted, mainly because of his parents in name.

Although those two were not his biological parents, he had ultimately occupied this body. By that reasoning, they could still be considered his parents.

Come to think of it, ever since arriving here, he had never gone to pay his respects to them. That was somewhat contrary to filial duty.

Forget it. After some time, he would go visit them. It would count as thanking them and would not disappoint their spirits in heaven.

The first matter was done. It was time for the second.

With that thought, Xiao Bai rose and cupped his hands toward the five of them, saying loudly, "Clan Leader and esteemed elders, thank you for your favor. I will accept the resources, but as for leading the family members in cultivation, you should seek someone more capable!"

The moment Xiao Zhan heard this, he became anxious. Could there still be something they had done poorly that had left him dissatisfied?

That would be disastrous.

He hurriedly asked, "Why are you refusing this? You must know that you are now the number one member of the younger generation in the family!"

Xiao Bai thought for a moment and decided to state his reason.

"The world is so big, I want to see it!"

"This..."

Xiao Zhan and the elders were all stunned. It was a fine reason, an overwhelmingly convincing one.

But giving up so easily was not their style, so they persuaded him, "The Dou Qi Continent is fraught with danger. Even with your current strength as a Dou Zhe, it is still difficult for you to protect yourself outside. How about waiting a little longer?"

So they want to keep me here and stop me from going out?

Heh, impossible!

Xiao Bai sneered inwardly, then said with a firm and solemn expression, "Don't worry, my teacher will be coming with me!"

Ignoring their puzzled looks, he continued speaking—or rather, making things up.

"A year ago, I went outside to clear my mind. I was standing at a street intersection in Wutan City, hesitating over which way to go. At that moment, an old man claiming to be from some Central Continent place said I looked like his disciple and possessed extraordinary talent. Then he grabbed hold of me and would not let me leave, insisting that I become his disciple. Would I submit? No!"

After pausing for breath, he continued, "Then I righteously refused him. But that old man was absolutely inhuman! He actually threatened me with death, saying that if I did not agree, he would die right in front of me. Sigh, for the sake of a living life, how could someone like me, who respects the elderly and cares for the young, possibly be so cold-hearted? So I was forced to agree."

As he spoke, Xiao Bai even wore a somewhat repressed expression, as though he were still shaken by what had happened.

Yet inwardly, he was cursing himself.

Damn, I think I overdid the act. But with such a professional performance, they should believe me, right?

"After I became his disciple, he guided my cultivation. Some time ago, after I became a Dou Zhe, he said the outside world was vast and wanted to take me out to broaden my horizons. You all know I can't beat him, so I could only agree!"

There was a trace of reluctance on his face, yet also the helplessness of having no other choice. It was hatred toward himself, hatred that he could not resist such dictatorial behavior.

How heartfelt and moving it was, enough to bring tears to one's eyes!

Xiao Zhan and the others found it utterly fascinating, just short of standing up to applaud and calling it brilliant.

They had nothing to say about Xiao Bai's performance. In the end, they understood only one meaning.

Xiao Bai had taken a teacher, and his teacher wanted to take him out for a journey.

Xiao Zhan knew quite a bit about Central Continent. After all, there was a little girl from Central Continent in his household.

Central Continent lay at the very center of this continent. It was the true paradise of martial practitioners, where powerful experts gathered like clouds.

Dou Zongs filled the skies, and Dou Emperors were as common as dogs. This was an accurate portrayal of Central Continent.

A mysterious expert wished to take the family's most outstanding youth out to see the world and gain experience. How could Xiao Zhan oppose such a good thing? He immediately nodded in agreement.

Besides, would opposing it be of any use? Heh.

Put nicely, the other party was seeking his opinion. Put bluntly, they were merely informing him.

When Xiao Bai saw the Clan Leader nod, he knew the outcome. Now that everything had been settled, he had no intention of lingering any longer and quickly rose to take his leave.

Xiao Bai left and soon vanished from their sight.

Only then did the Second Elder cautiously ask from the side.

"Clan Leader and elders, how much of what Xiao Bai said just now do you think was true, and how much was false?"

"Whether it was true or not is no longer important. We only need to know that Xiao Bai will accompany his teacher on a journey of experience. I believe that before long, when we see Xiao Bai again, his strength will surely leave us utterly astonished."

Xiao Zhan was, after all, the Clan Leader. He could not say anything so discouraging, so he could only give the others a hint from the side.

With Xiao Zhan taking the lead, the others were not fools. They understood in an instant.

As the small figure disappeared into the distance, Xiao Zhan looked at the Mystic Seal in his hand and made a decision: only those whose strength had reached the Dou Shi level would be allowed to cultivate this Dou Skill.