Flawless Calculations

Xiao Yuan did not follow them. The Gale Family's strength had never matched the Xiao Clan's, and after the Xiao Clan's income had increased these past days, they had hired another batch of skilled fighters above the Dou Zhe level, originally intending to use them as guards to manage the market district.

Now was the perfect time to send them out as well. After all, once the Gale Family was destroyed, the Xiao Clan would gain tremendous room for growth. And once the Xiao Clan grew stronger, these subordinates would be able to obtain greater benefits and resources.

While receiving the rewards promised by the Xiao Clan, they naturally also had the duty to stand or fall alongside it.

Supported by Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu, Xiao Yuan returned to the Xiao Clan and went back to his room to rest for the time being.

After all, this round had drained him far too heavily. Even if he followed them to the Gale Family now, he would probably only become a burden. Since Xiao Zhan had been able to lead the Xiao Clan to flourish in Wutan City, he naturally had his own methods, so Xiao Yuan was not worried that anything unexpected would happen.

The only troublesome matter was that the Oba Family would likely try to interfere.

"Sister Xiao Yu, I'm a little hungry. Could you help me get some porridge from the kitchen?" After pondering for a moment in his room, Xiao Yuan asked with a light smile.

"Alright!"

Xiao Yu did not think much of it. She immediately smiled gently, nodded, and strode out of the room on her long legs.

Watching Xiao Yu's retreating figure, Xiao Yuan's expression became more solemn. He said in a low voice, "Xiao Yan, just in case, go invite your teacher over to protect the Xiao Clan for now. Most of the clan's fighting force has already left with Father and the others. The remaining guards watching the house are not strong enough. If the Oba Family suddenly attacks us, things may become troublesome."

Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, then his heart jolted. Third Brother is right. Father, the three elders, and many of the clan's uncles and clansmen are all at the Gale Family. If Oba Pa takes the opportunity to attack the Xiao Clan, Father and the others may not be able to return in time to help.

Although the Oba Family also has three Da Dou Shi-level experts, even if they go to the Gale Family, they cannot possibly join forces with the Gale Family's two Da Dou Shi and risk their lives against Father and the three elders.

If Oba Pa is not an idiot, he really might come looking for trouble at the Xiao Clan.

"Teacher, what is the lower limit of your current strength?"

Xiao Yan put on a contemplative expression on the surface, but secretly asked in his heart.

"Hehe, your Third Brother has thought things through quite thoroughly. A large group of auras is indeed heading toward your Xiao Clan from the south. But you needn't worry. Although I am only in a soul-body state now, with the Heavenly Flames, dealing with small fry like Da Dou Shi and Dou Ling is not a problem."

Hearing Yao Lao's soft laugh, Xiao Yan finally relaxed.

Then, he raised his head, looked at Xiao Yuan, and nodded. "I'll go find Teacher right away. Third Brother, take this first. It's a medicinal liquid I only started trying to refine yesterday. It has an Essence Nurturing effect."

As he spoke, Xiao Yan rummaged through the Storage Ring on his hand and pulled out a small green jade bottle, handing it to Xiao Yuan.

"Alright. Oh, and call Xiao Ning over while you're at it."

After taking the jade bottle and giving the instruction, Xiao Yuan opened it and drained the green liquid inside in one gulp. Smacking his lips, he said with lingering satisfaction, "The taste is pretty good. It's like drinking honey—sweet and refreshing."

Seeing Xiao Yuan decisively gulp down the medicinal liquid he had refined, Xiao Yan smiled as well. Then he nodded at Xiao Yuan and ran out the door.

A moment later, Xiao Ning walked in with a puzzled expression.

To be honest, he did not particularly like being ordered around by Xiao Yuan, his nominal younger brother.

However, the scene of Xiao Yuan killing Gale Bi earlier had truly shocked him.

Thus, he was no longer quite so resistant to the idea of Xiao Yuan becoming his brother-in-law.

So, the moment he heard from Xiao Yan that Xiao Yuan wanted to see him, his mind had barely processed it before his body honestly walked in.

"Xiao Ning, please head to the Gale Family immediately and tell the Clan Leader and the three elders that I have already made arrangements here. Tell them to clean up the Gale Family thoroughly without worry before returning."

Seeing Xiao Ning's blank expression, Xiao Yuan smiled slightly. Then he circulated the small amount of Douqi he had just gathered, his expression turning more serious as he spoke in a low voice.

As his Ice Attribute Douqi circulated, a trace of chill appeared in the air, clearing Xiao Ning's mind once more.

"What does that mean?"

Xiao Ning came back to his senses and asked in confusion.

Xiao Yuan fell silent for a moment before saying somewhat helplessly, "You don't need to care what it means. Just deliver the message. This concerns the future development of our Xiao Clan. You only need to know that this matter is important and that it must be handled by you. Understand?"

Xiao Ning immediately perked up at those words, catching the key phrases: "concerns the entire clan," "the matter is important," and "must be handled by me."

He immediately straightened his back and said confidently, "Don't worry, I'll definitely deliver the message!"

With that, he hurriedly ran out.

Watching how easily Xiao Ning had been fooled, Xiao Yuan shook his head with a smile.

Kids at this age really were easy to fool! A moment later, Xiao Yu entered carrying a bowl of hot porridge. She sat beside Xiao Yuan with a gentle expression, scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and lightly touched it to her lips. Once she confirmed it was not too hot, she fed it to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan gave Xiao Yu an odd look. Honestly, in all his years, this was the first time he had seen Xiao Yu act so gentle.

"What kind of look is that? I just saw that you were injured and couldn't bear to let you get burned. Don't be so ungrateful!"

Willow Eyebrows slightly furrowed, Xiao Yu could not help softly scolding him.

"No, it's just the first time I've seen you being this gentle, so I was a little surprised. But it looks quite nice too."

Xiao Yuan obediently drank the porridge from the spoon, then smiled as he explained and winked at Xiao Yu.

"Don't try anything funny. Your body is still weak right now. It wouldn't be appropriate, it wouldn't be appropriate..."

At once, Xiao Yu recalled how, after Xiao Yuan had praised her beauty that night, he had nearly devoured her whole. She immediately leaned back warily, putting some distance between them. Then, blushing and lightly biting her lip, she said shyly.

"???"

Xiao Yuan was stunned. What exactly is going on in this long-legged sister's mind? And what's with that look of wanting to refuse while welcoming it? "Sigh, Sister Xiao Yu, food food, hungry hungry!"

But clearly, this was not the time for flirting. Xiao Yuan sighed helplessly, then deliberately repeated himself in a disgustingly cutesy tone.

"You seem to have some serious illness."

Having grown up with Xiao Yuan since childhood, Xiao Yu knew that he occasionally acted strangely and said bizarre things. She immediately tossed her shyness aside, rolled her eyes at him, and said flatly.

"Hehe!"

Xiao Yuan laughed.

If he did not show his true self in front of his own people, was he supposed to show it to outsiders? What a miserable way to live that would be.

Just as the two of them were enjoying the intimate scene of her blowing on the porridge and him drinking it, Oba Pa's voice suddenly rang out from outside the Xiao Clan's front gate.

"Your Xiao Clan has dealt such a vicious hand to the Gale Family. Today, I, Oba Pa, will rid Wutan City of a scourge like your Xiao Clan!"