"Misty Cloud Sect?"
Xiao Lang casually swept his gaze over the group. The silver sword shaped like a cloud embroidered on their cuffs was especially conspicuous, and his brows could not help but furrow.
He did not want any conflict with the Misty Cloud Sect right now.
After all, with his current strength, he was nothing more than an ant before the Misty Cloud Sect.
He would not do something as foolish as striking a stone with an egg.
From the looks of it, were they here to recruit him?
Still, Yun Yun really was a rare beauty. It was a pity Xiao Yan had failed to seize the opportunity back then.
Since that was the case, big brother would bear this burden instead.
Xiao Lang looked at the woman walking at the front, an imperceptible heat flashing through his eyes.
Everyone loved beauty.
No more pretending. He would come clean: he liked beautiful women.
"You must be Xiao Lang, the third young master of the Xiao Family?"
At that moment, an old man in white robes approached with a look of admiration and addressed Xiao Lang.
"That's right. I'm Xiao Lang. Why has the Misty Cloud Sect come looking for an eight-year-old child like me with such a grand display?" Xiao Lang nodded calmly.
The Xiao Family might not be able to provoke the Misty Cloud Sect, but as long as Xun Er remained in the Xiao Family, no one would dare touch them.
That was the basis for his composure.
"Neither humble nor overbearing, with clear eyes and not the slightest trace of panic. He truly has the potential for greatness." Yun Yun looked at Xiao Lang with satisfaction in her eyes.
She had come out this time to find a disciple she liked. Originally, she had wanted to take Nalan Yanran of the Nalan Family as her disciple. Although Xiao Yan of the Xiao Family was slightly more talented than the former, she felt closer to Nalan Yanran, who was also a girl.
However, she had heard yesterday that Xiao Lang, the so-called waste of the Xiao Family, had suddenly gone from three stages of Dou Qi to becoming a Dou Zhe overnight, making him the youngest Dou Zhe in the entire Jia Ma Empire. That was why she had come to see whether it was true.
Now that she saw him in person, he truly stood out among men, carrying himself with imposing dignity. At first glance, he looked like a good kid.
"Not only are you beautiful, but you also have excellent taste."
Xiao Lang looked at Yun Yun and said approvingly,
"If you're willing, how about we share a drink tonight, pretty sister, and talk until dawn?"
"..."
The corner of Yun Yun's mouth twitched, and the approving smile on her face froze on the spot.
The contrast between the silent Xiao Lang and the speaking Xiao Lang was so great that she was momentarily dazed.
Was the poised, neither humble nor overbearing youth from just now really the same person as this glib little brat before her?
"Shut your mouth, brat!"
Seeing his son act up again, Xiao Zhan shot Xiao Lang a glare and immediately stepped in front of him.
Then he said with an apologetic smile, "Sect Master Yun, children are ignorant. I hope you will not hold it against him."
"You're joking, Clan Leader Xiao. How could an adult like me lower herself to argue with a child? It is simply that your son's temperament may not be suited to becoming my disciple. I shall take my leave now. Forgive the disturbance." Yun Yun smiled.
Compared with talent, she valued character more. Xiao Lang might possess extraordinary talent, but only a genius who grew up could truly be called a genius. A genius who failed to grow up was merely a pile of dirt.
If Xiao Lang had a steady temperament, she might have accepted him as her disciple. But with such a troublemaking personality, it would already be fortunate if he did not drag the entire Misty Cloud Sect down with him someday.
It was only because she had a good temper and did not stoop to a child's level. Had it been anyone else, they might have slapped this foul-mouthed brat to death.
"That's fine. My son is still young. I feel more at ease keeping him by my side." Xiao Zhan smiled politely as well.
The Misty Cloud Sect was indeed powerful and deeply established. Xiao Lang might have had better prospects there, but that depended on both sides being willing.
Even if the Misty Cloud Sect was willing, as long as Xiao Lang refused, no one could take him away.
Not even if a Dou Emperor came. That was what Xiao Zhan said!
Anyway, he was only boasting in his heart. No one would know.
"Wait! You're just leaving like that? You woke me up early in the morning. Do you know how much that cost me? Do you?"
Seeing that they were actually leaving without following the script and desperately trying to persuade him to stay, Xiao Lang became furious!
More importantly, they were leaving before triggering the system's choice. Wasn't that ridiculous?
"This is a Qi Gathering Powder. It can allow someone at the ninth stage of Dou Qi to condense a Dou Qi Vortex with a hundred percent success rate. Consider it compensation."
Yun Yun frowned, then tossed out a box without even looking back. It flew steadily into Xiao Lang's hands.
"Sect Master, this..."
Seeing this, the old man in white could not help but feel a sharp pang of regret.
"No need to say more. Let's go." Yun Yun waved her hand, gave Xiao Lang a meaningful look, then turned and left.
"Dear nephew Xiao Lang, now that you have condensed a Dou Qi Vortex and become a Dou Zhe, you probably have no use for this Qi Gathering Powder, right? How about donating it to the family, so the family can gain another young Dou Zhe?"
Once the people from the Misty Cloud Sect had left, the Xiao Family's Great Elder immediately approached Xiao Lang with a benevolent smile.
"Yes, yes, Xiao Lang. Your younger brother Xiao Yan is also extraordinarily talented. He can definitely condense a Dou Qi Vortex on his own, so he has no need for it. Why not donate it to someone who needs it?" The Second Elder also came over with a warm expression.
"No way, no way. Are all the elders of our Xiao Family this brainless?"
Xiao Lang looked at the Great Elder and Second Elder as though they were idiots. "I don't think you need your brains at all. Why not donate them to the two pigs in my backyard?"
"You!"
"Enough. Let me say something fair."
Just as the Great Elder and Second Elder were about to lose their tempers, the Third Elder immediately stepped forward to play peacemaker.
He looked at Xiao Lang and said, "Xiao Lang, I know you're upset, but this Qi Gathering Powder concerns whether the Xiao Family can gain another young Dou Zhe. This is a matter of great importance, so you cannot act on impulse. If you donate it, everyone in the family will remember your contribution."
"In that case, whoever wants it can buy it from me for one million gold coins."
Xiao Lang tossed the box containing the Qi Gathering Powder up and down in his hand.
Everyone's eyes followed the wooden box as it rose and fell, terrified that it might hit the ground and damage the pill inside.
"Are you joking? One million gold coins?"
The Third Elder frowned.
"You were the one who started joking with me."
Xiao Lang swept a contemptuous gaze over the three elders. "Don't think that just because I'm young, I don't understand anything. You're trying to feed me empty promises."
"Before I became a Dou Zhe, every one of you looked vicious and mean, calling me trash at every turn. Now that you need something from me, you're trying to feed your grandpa here empty promises?"
"I think all of you have lived your long lives like dogs!"
"The Misty Cloud Sect gave me this Qi Gathering Powder. I can do whatever I want with it."
After saying that, Xiao Lang tossed the box to Xiao Yan beside him. "Fourth Brother, although you are exceptionally talented and only one major realm behind your Third Brother, I believe you'll catch up soon. Keep this Qi Gathering Powder safe."
"If you fail to condense it on your first attempt, use it directly for your second. It's just a Qi Gathering Powder. If I don't give it to my own younger brother, should I donate it to the family and give it to some trash?"
After saying that, Xiao Lang placed both hands behind his head, whistled, turned around, and returned to his room to continue sleeping.
Because the system choice had already been triggered.
"Third Brother..."
Xiao Yan looked at the box in his hands, then at Xiao Lang's retreating back. He could not help hugging the box tightly as warmth flowed through his heart.
He naturally knew how precious this Qi Gathering Powder was, yet his Third Brother had tossed it to him without even a second glance. How could he not be moved?
"Xiao Yan..."
"Elders, please leave. This is a gift from my Third Brother. I will not give it to anyone!"
Seeing the three elders turn their attention to him again, Xiao Yan refused righteously.
The three elders still wanted to say something, but Xiao Zhan stepped forward and said, "Have you had enough?"
"..."
Seeing Xiao Zhan step forward, the three elders exchanged glances and finally fell silent.
"The Demon Brother Who Dotes on Younger Brother System really lives up to its name. Sure enough, the choices trigger more frequently when Xiao Yan is around."
After returning to his room, Xiao Lang immediately revealed an excited expression. He rubbed his hands together and eagerly looked toward the reward the system had given him earlier.
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