Abdicate and Yield! A Soft, Round Ball of Dough
Everyone was simply surprised by Zhang Hongwen's reaction.
After all, Zhang Hongwen wasn't known for his sharp mind, so it was unexpected that he was the first to discover this.
Is it because the name contains a character?
After watching for a while, everyone looked away.
Zhang Hongzhan looked thoughtful and said softly:
"There are only two possibilities for Xiao Chen's cultivation to reach the Nascent Soul Middle Stage: either he was possessed by a powerful being, or he obtained an inheritance as Ninth Elder said, which temporarily boosted his cultivation and allowed him to engage in a bloody battle with that Demon Lord."
Based on Xuanbing's words and what happened within the Secret Realm, the latter is highly likely.
Otherwise, if it were a case of possession, there would be no way he could save Xuanbing, who was on the verge of Qi Deviation.
In other words, the reason why Xiao Chen's Soul Fire is so weak is likely because he forcibly increased his cultivation level too much, resulting in a backlash!
It's a miracle that he's still alive after forcibly increasing his cultivation level so much.
Just then, the Great Elder took out a piece of ore, about three cubic meters in size, from his Storage Ring.
Even though the Main Hall was extremely spacious, the temperature rose sharply in an instant.
Apart from Zhang Hongxi, who already knew, everyone else showed expressions of shock.
Zhang Guangyao rubbed his eyes and exclaimed:
"This... this is... the Dì Hé... the Earth Core Fire Crystal! My goodness!"
"This... is... so big!"
Everyone understood just how valuable such a large piece of Earth Core Fire Crystal was.
Looking at the expressions on everyone's faces in the store, Zhang Zujun spoke:
"Xiao Chen asked me to bring this back."
Zhang Xuanchen, it's Zhang Xuanchen again.
Since Zhang Xuanchen's birth, he has brought about tremendous changes to the Zhang Family.
It's no exaggeration to say that he's the Zhang Family's Lucky Star.
This single piece of Earth Core Fire Crystal is enough to keep the Zhang Family wealthy for hundreds of years.
There's absolutely no need to worry about not having enough money to buy Golden Core Pill, rare herbs, or other Spirit Pills and Potent Medicines like the heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
Looking at the sparkling, crystal-clear fire crystal in front of him, Zhang Hongzhan did not exclaim in surprise like the elders around him.
Instead, they fell silent once again.
Suddenly he shouted, "I've made up my mind!"
The sudden sound startled the six elders who were exclaiming in surprise.
They looked curiously at the Clan Leader, waiting for what he would say next.
Zhang Hongzhan looked around and spoke again, "I have decided to Abdicate and Yield and hand over the position to Xiao Chen as Clan Leader!"
Upon hearing this, the six elders' expressions changed drastically, and they cried out, "Clan Leader..."
Seeing the six shocked elders, Zhang Hongzhan waved his hand, thinking they didn't want him to step down.
After all, he had been the Clan Leader for nearly fifty years, so it's normal that they couldn't accept his sudden abdication.
"Stop talking. I've been thinking about this for a long time. When Xiao Chen comes back, he will succeed as the Clan Leader!"
If you disagree, then don't...
"The Clan Leader is wise!"
The six elders' unanimous shouts interrupted Zhang Hongzhan's words.
Zhang Guangyao exclaimed excitedly, "Clan Leader, that's a brilliant idea!"
Appointing Xiao Chen as the Clan Leader was absolutely the right thing to do.
After becoming the Clan Leader, he certainly wouldn't only consider himself when making decisions.
It would be the entire Lineage; otherwise, he certainly wouldn't be running around like this, getting himself covered in injuries.
This is worrying.
Hearing Zhang Guangyao's words, everyone nodded repeatedly.
Zhang Zujun stroked his beard and added, "Guangyao is right. During this time, Xiao Chen first brought back a Yao Beast Egg with the potential to become a Golden Core for the Lineage."
Later, he brought back First-grade Top-tier Crimson Stamen Spirit Liquid that could increase cultivation speed without any side effects.
Now he possesses the Earth Core Fire Crystal, and he has even received a powerful inheritance.
This is enough to prove that Xiao Chen is Favored by Heaven and Earth, has unparalleled luck, and more importantly, is extremely intelligent. He is simply the only candidate to lead my Zhang Family to rise!
The best option is to appoint him as the Clan Leader to oversee the overall situation.
We old folks can live for many more years. We'll help with clan affairs; he only needs to give orders. It won't affect his cultivation."
"The Great Elder is right, we still have quite a while to live."
The six elders chatted amongst themselves, praising the Clan Leader's wisdom, completely oblivious to Zhang Hongzhan's twitching lips and embarrassed expression.
Okay, okay!
Is this how you play it?
When I was the Clan Leader, you all wanted to enjoy your old age in peace, but now you say you still have a long time to live and can help Xiao Chen handle clan affairs.
Why don't I get this treatment?
That's what I thought, but seeing how much Zhang Xuanchen was loved by his elders made me extremely happy.
Over the years, although Zhang Xuanchen held an extraordinary position in the Zhang Family and possessed exceptional talent, he had no arrogance whatsoever. He was approachable and never acted superior or self-important, even when speaking to his servants.
In this way, he will face no obstacles in assuming the position of Clan Leader.
A slight smile involuntarily appeared on her lips; she felt genuinely proud of her son.
The next moment, his expression changed, and he said in a deep voice:
"Everyone, Blood Oath!"
Three days later.
Nourished by the water droplets, Zhang Xuanchen's injuries had mostly healed.
I groggily opened my eyes and looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings.
He closed his eyes again, enduring the excruciating pain in his body, and forced himself to turn over.
My hands landed on an extremely soft surface.
At the same time, a faint, pleasant fragrance wafted into my nose.
At this moment, Zhang Xuanchen was experiencing a sharp pain in his soul and had not yet fully recovered.
They didn't react immediately.
It felt like I was holding a soft, spherical dough ball in my hand.
I couldn't resist pinching it a few times.
"Have you squeezed enough?"
A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out inside the cave.
Holy crap!
The sound startled Zhang Xuanchen, who suddenly opened his eyes and realized that he was holding a stunningly beautiful woman in his arms.
She pressed her lips tightly together, her cheeks flushed, and she was extremely embarrassed and angry.
Only then did he realize that what he was holding in his hand wasn't dough at all, but rather the girl's...
In a moment of panic, he quickly released his right hand and rolled to the side.
He was terrified that the girl would kill him with her sword.
After all, he had touched the other person's rabbit.
After waiting a few seconds, the girl still showed no intention of attacking him.
However, what he didn't know was that Luo Lingshuang had no intention of harming him at all.
Although she was extremely ashamed and indignant, she blamed herself.
Luo Lingshuang, oh Luo Lingshuang, how could you fall asleep while recovering from your injuries!
Still sleeping so soundly!
What should we do now?!
Although this young man was very talented, a descendant of the Mystic Dragon Senior, and very handsome, I had already seen him naked.
Um?
Yeah, I saw him naked, and then he touched my... breasts.
This is my first time.
That evens things out, right?
Thinking of this, the shame and indignation on Luo Lingshuang's face quickly faded. She stood up and just looked at Zhang Xuanchen, completely unsure of what to do or say.
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