Hai Lao Er and Xiao Changsheng's Method to Save the Clan!

In less than half an hour.

The news that a mysterious Golden Core sword cultivator had descended upon the Purple Cloud Sect and, in order to avenge his disciples, had swiftly destroyed the Purple Cloud Sect's outer courtyard reached the ears of various powerful forces.

At the same time, the news of Little Village, a mortal village that had been sealed off by the Purple Cloud Sect and the Qing Kingdom's Imperial Family five years ago, also spread widely.

Logically speaking, it should have been just the destruction of an ordinary village.

There was absolutely no chance that it would attract the attention of the major powers.

However, there were too many Golden Core cultivators involved in that village.

Qing Kingdom.

The Hanhai Royal City.

Although it was already night, the city and the Royal City were still brightly lit.

The streets were bustling with activity.

This also highlights the political integrity of the Qing Kingdom and the valor of its current emperor.

City center street.

As usual, Hai Lao Er sat with his legs crossed, humming a tune, leisurely setting up his stall.

He gazed at the starry sky, his face filled with emotion and pride.

"First, they descended upon the Qing Kingdom, forcing the Qing Kingdom Imperial Family to compromise and assist in investigating Zhang Tiedan's whereabouts."

He then descended upon the Purple Cloud Sect, shattering the outer courtyard with his sword.

Senior, you really know your stuff.

A powerful swordsman in the Late Golden Core stage!

Getting beaten up by you is a blessing in disguise!

Sigh, I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to see you again!

I've thought long and hard about the fine Essence Condensing Pill you gave me, but I still don't plan to take it.

This is proof that I've ever seen Late Golden Core sword cultivator!

After my wife goes to visit me in a couple of days and gives birth, I will definitely tell them about this!

Thinking of this, Hai Lao Er seemed to see his descendants looking at him with admiration and respect.

I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This attracted the attention of nearby stall owners.

"Hey, Hai Lao Er, have you gone mad today?"

Why are you always smiling?

Also, today is your protection money collection day, it's already dark, why haven't you collected it yet?

What, changed your personality?

The speaker was a cultivator at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. He wasn't particularly afraid of Hai Lao Er and asked loudly.

Upon hearing this, Hai Lao Er raised an eyebrow:

Hey! You were right, Wang Ergou!

We won't accept them anymore! We won't accept them anymore!

I, Hai Lao Er, will marry, have children, and establish the Hai Clan Immortal Family!

I won't collect protection money; I'll bring blessings to my descendants!

Enough with the chit-chat, my sister-in-law introduced me to a woman these past few days, and she's different from you bunch of single dogs.

He's gone.

After saying this, Hai Lao Er picked up the spiritual objects laid out on the ground and disappeared into the long, dark night, ignoring the shocked gazes of the crowd.

Meanwhile, the Xiao Clan...

After listening to the information reported by the scout.

Main Hall, the Patriarch and elders all wore expressions of regret.

Patriarch Xiao Jingwu sighed and said, "Alas, what a pity."

If Purple Lightning True Person had taken a tougher stance, my Xiao Clan would have certainly caused great damage to the reputation of the Purple Cloud Sect this time.

Well, how could someone who can become Golden Core Ancestor be a fool?

Moreover, that Golden Core sword cultivator was extremely powerful, so it was only natural for the Purple Cloud Sect to admit their mistake and show weakness.

He said this to comfort himself, and also to comfort the Xiao Clan's senior members.

During this period, the Xiao Clan lost two Second-Order Mines to the Purple Cloud Sect, and their Resentment Qi towards the Purple Cloud Sect was extremely strong.

Now that they finally have a chance to humiliate them, they can't take advantage of it.

Young Patriarch Xiao Changsheng was shocked to see that the clan's higher-ups had been so easily defeated.

I was very disappointed.

If things continue like this, the day the Lineage Ancestor reaches the end of his life will be the day the Xiao Clan perishes!

But he is not the Clan Leader yet, and everyone present is an elder, so he has no right to preach.

The only option is to change the subject.

He looked at his father, who was sitting in the main seat, and said, "Clan Leader, the identity of the Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Xiao who came some time ago has been verified."

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Xiao Jingwu and the other elders were successfully distracted.

"Oh? Changsheng, is Xiao Yan a descendant of my Xiao family?"

Upon hearing the question, Xiao Changsheng replied:

"Clan Leader, you are indeed a descendant of the Xiao family, and were once a branch of the Xiao Clan."

Xiao Yan's great-grandfather, Xiao Jing, decisively scattered his family fortune and fled to Penglai Islands a hundred years ago. In order to protect his family, he left behind only a token of the Xiao Clan and destroyed everything else related to the Xiao Clan, including the Xiao Clan's inherited Cultivation Method and Law Technique.

In addition, there were two Golden Core sword cultivators in the Xuanxiao Mountain Zhang Clan at that time, who were very famous, so the Purple Cloud Sect Disciple did not dare to search extensively.

Xiao Jing's family was thus saved.

In order to repay the Zhang Clan, they took the initiative to attach themselves to the Zhang Family and established the Wutan Mountain Xiao Family.

The current Clan Leader, Xiao Zhan, is at the peak of the Qi Refining Ninth Layer and has the potential to Foundation Establishment.

Xiao Yan is Xiao Zhan's son, and at the age of twenty-three, he has already entered the Foundation Establishment.

Their talent far surpasses mine.

I suggest that the Wutan Mountain Xiao Family be returned to their Lineage and that the entire clan be mobilized to nurture them.

"This will surely add another Golden Core Ancestor to the Lineage!"

When Xiao Yan was mentioned, Xiao Changsheng's eyes were filled with emotion.

At twenty-three, he had reached the Foundation Establishment, a full ten years faster than him!

With such talent, becoming Golden Core True Person wouldn't be difficult under the full support of the Xiao Clan.

As for himself, although he had some talent, he believed that the possibility of breaking through to the Golden Core stage was not high, or even extremely small.

A 43-year-old in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage is not enough to be considered a Golden Core seed.

Upon hearing Xiao Changsheng's words, Xiao Yuanli, the Great Elder of the Xiao Clan, was somewhat tempted.

But having served as the Young Patriarch of the Xiao Clan for over twenty years, could Xiao Changsheng truly believe that his position had been usurped?

Are they really willing to hand over a large amount of Cultivation Resources?

So, he tentatively asked:

"Chang Sheng, have you thought this through? If Xiao Yan returns and the Lineage devotes all its resources to nurturing him, your Cultivation Resources will be reduced by at least half."

At that time...

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Xiao Changsheng's handsome face, and he unfolded his feather fan and gently fanned himself.

Being as clever as he was, he naturally understood the meaning behind Xiao Yuanli's words.

He said gently, "Great Elder, you don't need to test me. I am serious and willing."

If I were talented enough, I certainly wouldn't have said that.

But it's clear that my talent isn't enough to save the Xiao Clan.

Neither my father nor any of the elders are qualified to attempt the Golden Core stage.

At most, our Ancestor can protect the Xiao Clan for another sixty years.

If no Golden Core is born in my Xiao Clan within sixty years, the Lineage will surely perish.

Rather than waiting to die, why not take a gamble and make Xiao Yan the Young Patriarch of my Xiao Clan?

"At least if we give Xiao Yan all our efforts to nurture him, my Xiao Clan still has a glimmer of hope, doesn't it?"

Xiao Changsheng's eyes were utterly sincere, without the slightest hint of pretense.

The current Ancestor of the Xiao Clan is willing to give up everything for the sake of the Lineage, returning from the Nascent Soul Sect in the Northern Black Tortoise Sea Region to save the Xiao Clan from danger.

They have guarded the Lineage for over a hundred years.

He was born and raised in the Xiao Clan, so it can be said that his traces can be found in every part of the Xiao Clan.

How could we just stand by and watch it disappear into the long river of history!

During his more than twenty years as the Young Patriarch of the Xiao Clan, he not only diligently cultivated his skills but also sought a glimmer of hope for the Lineage's survival.

I made many plans and preparations.

Although the Xiao Clan bloodline can be preserved sixty years later, the Xiao Clan will still perish.

Now, a way to protect the Xiao Clan has finally been found, and the only price is losing the position of Young Patriarch and some Cultivation Resources.

What's there to hesitate about?

Compared to the price our Ancestors paid, what is this?

For the sake of our Ancestor, and for his own sake, the Xiao Clan absolutely cannot perish!

Hearing Xiao Changsheng's words, Xiao Yuanli was not angry at all about being interrupted.

On the contrary, he looked at Xiao Changsheng with even more satisfaction.

He laughed loudly, "Haha!"

Good! Good indeed! Immortality!

Since you're willing to live long, what are we old folks still hesitating for?

Upon hearing the Great Elder's words, Xiao Changsheng smiled.

He had originally thought that the Great Elder would refuse because Xiao Yan wasn't born into the Xiao Clan and therefore lacked a strong sense of belonging to the Lineage.

It seems the Great Elder is not a pedantic person.

As for his father, Xiao Changsheng was not worried; Xiao Jingwu would generally listen to what his father said.

Just then, Xiao Yuanli's voice rang out again, asking in confusion:

"Chang Sheng, I heard that Xiao Yan left a month ago, right? Do you know where he went?"

Xiao Changsheng shook his head and said:

"I don't know, but I'm sure he'll come back soon. We can explain the situation to him then."

"Okay, you know what you're doing, and we trust you to get things done."

The Xiao Clan Back Mountain.

Xiao Changsheng stood beside a clear stream.

Quietly watching the fish swimming in the water.

Actually, there was something he hadn't told his father or the elders of the Xiao Clan.

That is, Xiao Yan broke through from the Qi Refining First Layer to the Foundation Establishment in just five short years.

Even a fool would know that Xiao Yan possesses a great fortuitous opportunity.

He feared that the clan elders might have ulterior motives because of this, so he chose to remain silent.

As for the guard who went to investigate, he's dead; he killed him himself.

To prevent turmoil within the Lineage, he had to die.

As for him, he was naturally interested in the fortuitous opportunities Xiao Yan possessed, but he was afraid of dying.

Just because Xiao Yan knew he would be investigated, yet still dared to go to the Xiao Clan alone, he didn't dare to make a move.

That's why he came up with this solution.

A way to help the Xiao Clan completely get out of their predicament.

If Xiao Yan has the strength to lead the Xiao Clan to prosperity, Xiao Changsheng is willing to wholeheartedly assist him!

He took some Spirit Insects from his Storage Ring and sprinkled them into the stream.

This immediately attracted dozens of Spirit Fish to fight over it.

"Xiao Yan, don't disappoint me. I've given up so much for you..."