What Does It Mean to Slaughter Yun Shan?

"Not bad." Chu Xiao nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing through his eyes. "How can one allow others to snore beside one's bed?"

Whether it was to grow stronger faster, or to find and bind the owner of a Diary Copy and advance the Diary's contents, he would soon leave Wutan City—and even the Jia Ma Empire—for Jia Nan Academy.

The Xiao Family had raised him and treated him as a Young Master from a branch family. The Clan Leader and his wife had especially spared no effort in giving him extra support. Whether emotionally or materially, they had treated him exceptionally well.

Before leaving, it was only right for him to help the Xiao Family cross a small threshold and accelerate its development.

Otherwise, how would he be any different from those next door who were "courting death"?

Once he became stronger in the future, he could also lend the Xiao Family a hand whenever the opportunity arose.

What was more, the Xiao Clan had Xiao Xuan in the Heavenly Tomb and Bloodaxe Xiao Chen within the Demonic Flame Space. Both would be peak-level forces on the continent that he could rely on in the future.

Once Little Yan Zi became a Dou Emperor, the Xiao Clan would undergo a transformation and could serve as a core source of support after he ascended to the Great Thousand World.

"The Jia Ma Empire is nothing in the Northwest Continent, and Wutan City is nothing within the Jia Ma Empire, but it is still a major city."

"History tells us that the Jia Lie and Oba Families, two minor families once supported by the Xiao Family, chose to stab the Xiao Family in the back and bite down when it was in trouble. There is no need to keep them around."

"What they swallowed must be spat back out. They should return to where they came from."

Traces of killing intent emerged from Chu Xiao.

In his previous life, he had never even killed a chicken. But after breaking through to the Dou Zhe realm in this life, Fang Yi had taken him into the nearby mountains to hunt magical beasts, letting him see blood as he honed his combat skills and accumulated experience. During that time, some lone wolves and small teams who lived by the blade had targeted him after seeing his fine clothes, only to be killed by him instead.

"Your uncle wants that too, but even if the Mite'er Family helps us within the rules, it will not be easy. And the Xiao Family cannot withstand any setbacks." Xiao Zhan sighed wistfully.

The Xiao Family had four Da Dou Shi, while the Jia Lie Family and Oba Family had five between them.

They had once both been dogs of the Xiao Family. The Jia Lie Family and Oba Family had never had a particularly good relationship, but after choosing betrayal at the same time, they had naturally become allies. Thus, the three families formed a three-way balance of power in Wutan City.

If Fang Yi had not suffered serious injuries, and using Dou Qi did not consume her lifespan, she could have swept through them with her Dou Ling strength. Now, however, she could only serve as a stabilizing pillar.

The Xiao Family was waiting for its younger generation to rise. When that time came, they would naturally reclaim everything.

The other two families had never held an advantage in this regard, so they often resorted to assassination.

Chu Xiao naturally knew all this. A smile appeared on his face. "No, it will be easy."

As soon as he spoke, a thought crossed his mind, and Dou Qi surged forth wildly, forming blackish-purple armor around his body.

Xiao Zhan:?

Xiao'er's Dou Qi veil was so solid that it was nearly on par with his own Dou Qi Armor.

Could it be that Xiao'er had not just broken through to Dou Master, but had been hiding his true strength and was already in the late Dou Master stage?

Wait, this seemed to be Dou Qi Armor.

He was not sure. Better take another look.

"Gasp!"

Xiao Zhan pinched his own arm, swallowed, and asked in a trembling voice, "Xiao'er, y-you're already a Da Dou Shi?"

"I was lucky enough to break through during this period of seclusion." Chu Xiao smiled faintly.

Xiao Zhan: I fucking want to get lucky too.

"Didn't you only break through to Dou Master five days ago?" Xiao Zhan asked in disbelief.

"Actually, I was already at the peak of the Dou Master realm then, but naturally, I had to hide my strength before outsiders. Besides, the Misty Cloud Sect had clearly come with ill intentions." Chu Xiao lied without batting an eye. "I only displayed Dou Master cultivation, and that alone was enough for Sect Leader Yun Yun to personally come and accept a disciple on her master's behalf."

"Uncle, what do you think she would think if she knew I was a Dou Master—or that I had even broken through to Da Dou Shi now?"

Hearing this, the wild joy that had just risen in Xiao Zhan's heart dissipated. His expression turned grave. "Before you leave to study at Jia Nan Academy, do not reveal your true cultivation to anyone. As for the Jia Lie and Oba Families, endure them a little longer."

This eighteen-year-old "Dou Master" was fundamentally different from the young Dou Masters cultivated by the Misty Cloud Sect. By comparison, his talent was even greater.

Because he was a wild "genius," the Misty Cloud Sect had shown him courtesy. The royal family would likely express goodwill later as well.

But an eighteen-year-old wild Da Dou Shi—such talent was a treasure that invited disaster.

If they could not obtain him, they would certainly destroy him.

Even the royal family and the Misty Cloud Sect would not want the other side to gain such a genius.

Only by leaving the Jia Ma Empire could he survive.

"Don't worry, Uncle. I won't be that high-profile." Chu Xiao withdrew his Dou Qi and concealed his aura, smiling. "I even hid it from you and Aunt Fang, and I succeeded. What are outsiders compared to that?"

That was indeed true, and it put Xiao Zhan somewhat at ease.

"As for those two families, there is no need for us to deal with them head-on. Your nephew has a foolproof plan." Chu Xiao's gaze flickered as he changed the subject. "Rather than that, Uncle, you should go back and tell Aunt Fang the good news that I've broken through. Have her prepare a good meal."

"Then, while you're at it, say a few nice words, and you won't have to keep sleeping in the study."

Xiao Zhan's eyes lit up. He felt that this was a good idea.

Such wonderful news as Chu Xiao breaking through to Da Dou Shi—wasn't it perfectly reasonable for his wife to forgive him once she was happy?

"Good nephew." Xiao Zhan patted Chu Xiao on the shoulder, then turned and left with a smile.

But after taking only one step, he turned back and said, "Xiao'er, which do you like better, Xiao Yu or Xiao Mei? How about having her marry you as your wife?"

At eighteen, he had cultivated to the Da Dou Shi realm within the tiny Xiao Family using only a mid-level Yellow Rank cultivation method.

If he could enter Jia Nan Academy, he might well possess the potential to reach Dou Zong.

As the Xiao Family's Clan Leader, Xiao Zhan could not help but be tempted.

"Uncle, do you know that Xun Er has guards behind her?" Chu Xiao asked instead of answering.

"I guessed as much." Xiao Zhan nodded.

"The weakest one is a Dou Huang." Chu Xiao smiled. "A peak Dou Huang, on the verge of breaking through to Dou Zong at any time."

Xiao Zhan:?

Xiao Zhan:!

Gasp, would the Xiao Family not be wiped out by Xun Er?

"Then how about choosing one as a maidservant?" Xiao Zhan pretended he had never said anything before. "If Xun Er looks down on you in the future, you can promote her then."

Chu Xiao: "."

Do you hear yourself?

"Uncle, Xun Er is not Nalan Yanran."

"But the family behind Xun Er is not the Nalan Family either."

A family that could assign a quasi-Dou Zong as a guard was beyond anything he could imagine.

Chu Xiao's talent was high, but even if Xun Er truly loved him, there was only the slightest possibility.

"I have confidence in myself." Chu Xiao brushed the matter aside. "Besides, making my two cousins my maidservants would be inappropriate, wouldn't it?"

"If they are willing themselves, there is nothing inappropriate about it." Xiao Zhan felt there was hope.

"We'll talk about it later." Chu Xiao turned and took a step forward.

Mei'er might be willing, but Yu'er would be difficult to say.

"Gasp!"

Seeing Chu Xiao's speed, Xiao Zhan's pupils contracted.

"My eyes could barely keep up with that speed. A Black Rank movement Dou skill!?"

It must have been given to him by Xun Er?

Could this kid already be living off a woman?

Xiao Zhan felt a little envious. "Being young and handsome really is nice."

Chu Xiao had no idea that his bargain uncle was letting his imagination run wild. He was heading toward the Mittel Auction House while creating passionately.

It was not only little Yun Er who had unexpectedly come to the Xiao Family to accept a disciple on her master's behalf. Uncle had also told me that Ya Fei had arrived.

The Women: Being close really is nice.

But that did fit Ya Fei's usual character. She had a good eye, knew how to invest, and dared to go all in.

"Thank you for the compliment." Ya Fei's lips curved up slightly. This time, she would go all in even sooner.

Then I should first go meet my future chief steward.

But speaking of which, why couldn't I have been reborn a little earlier? Even one day earlier would have been fine.

The Women:?

One day earlier?

What was so special about that?

It just had to be when Little Yan Zi was rejected by Nalan Yanran, and the two had already made their three-year agreement.

The only thing worth being grateful for was that I had not been reborn after slaughtering Yun Shan.

Yun Yun:?

What did you mean, slaughtering Yun Shan?