A Significant Background
Xiao Tian naturally understood that the other party's request for him to leave was not out of fear of being implicated, but rather out of concern that he would suffer losses in a conflict with the people of Burning Flame Valley.
After all, the reputation of Burning Flame Valley is the most powerful in the Southwest Region of Central State, and its influence has long been deeply ingrained in people's minds.
Xiao Tian looked at Liu Shan: "If I leave, won't your Liu Family have to face the wrath of Burning Flame Valley?"
"It's alright, we'll cover this up and make it look like a fight between two factions. We're both under the control of Burning Flame Valley, so this will only be considered internal competition. Burning Flame Valley will just issue a warning and that'll be the end of it," Liu Shan said, stepping forward.
Hearing their words, Xiao Tian understood that they intended to take the blame, but if exposed, their Liu Family would definitely be the first target of the Burning Flame Valley's wrath.
He could sense from their words that they were very sincere, not just empty pleasantries. Xiao Tian shook his head and said:
"But we can't hide it for long. Your Liu Family will be in danger then. But don't worry, I'll handle this matter today and won't implicate your Liu Family."
Xiao Tian was somewhat wary of Burning Flame Valley, but that wariness was only towards Old Ancestor Huo Yun. The strongest among the others was Tang Zhen, a peak Five-Star Dou Zun.
It has to be said that the gap in strength between the Burning Flame Valley and other valleys is too severe.
If Burning Flame Valley insists on attacking me, even if Burning Flame Valley has a connection with my former Xiao Family, I wouldn't mind sending them some help from time to time.
I'll also try to see if I can kill a Dou Sheng by combining four and a half Spirit Thunder Thunderbolt's Wrath attacks with all my trump cards.
Looking at the confident expression on Xiao Tian's face, Liu Shan couldn't help but open his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
Suddenly, a streak of light appeared in front of Liu Shan, and after the light dissipated, an exquisite token floated in the air.
Upon seeing the pattern on the token and the words on the back, Liu Shan's pupils dilated instantly, and he stared intently at the token in front of him.
"Family Head Liu, you must be very clear about the weight of this thing, right?" Xuan Yi brought Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng, who had recovered after taking the pills, to Xiao Tian's side and said in a calm voice.
Although his voice was calm, it carried an unwavering confidence and authority.
After seeing the token, Liu Shan understood why Xiao Tian and the others were so confident they could resolve the matter.
With this token, and already in the right, let alone destroying a mere subordinate force, even killing one of the Elder of Burning Flame Valley would force the other side to bow their heads and even apologize.
After all, the power represented by this token is too great and too terrifying. Most forces on the continent are unwilling and dare not offend it.
After all, offending them is no different from stirring up a hornet's nest, and may even trigger a series of chain reactions.
"That's enough. It seems our worries were unnecessary."
With a huge weight lifted from Liu Shan's heart, he felt completely relieved and couldn't help but rub his hands together and laugh.
He hadn't expected that this woman, who had simply followed behind Xiao Tian silently and rarely spoke, would actually have such a powerful background.
Xuan Yi retrieved the token and stood quietly behind Xiao Tian without saying a word.
Xiao Tian's impression of Liu Shan and the others improved even further; at least in terms of gratitude, they had enough courage.
Xiao Tian was quite satisfied with the Liu Family's family traditions. He had already decided to help them out after handling the matter, as a return on their earlier investment of courage.
"I may have to continue bothering Uncle Liu for the next few days. If the people from Burning Flame Valley come, just say what you need to say." The intelligence department of the Free and Unfettered Hall had already started its work, and he knew what the token in front of him was, although it wasn't Xuan Yi's exclusive identity token.
"No trouble at all, stay as long as you like." Liu Shan hurriedly waved his hand. With such a powerful figure in his family, even if they blew up their ancestral graves, they couldn't pray for Lai Fu.
Xiao Tian nodded slightly and led Xuan Yi and the others back towards the Liu Family's guest rooms.
Liu Shan glanced around at the Liu Family members and said in a deep voice, "You all understand what should and shouldn't be said about what happened today, right?"
"Understood, Family Head!!" The members of the Liu Family all nodded solemnly, as this concerned their own life and death, and they naturally understood this.
"Yes, Grand Elder, everyone today will receive a reward. Please make the arrangements." Liu Shan said to an old man.
"Yes, Family Head!"
"Alright, a few of you stay here and clean up, the rest of you can leave." After using a combination of harsh words and sweet talk, Liu Shan waved to the crowd.
Upon hearing this, the members of the Liu Family all bowed to Liu Shan and left.
In front of the entire Liu Manor, only the Liu Family father and son, Liu Fei, and a dozen or so guards were left to handle the aftermath.
Liu Shan looked toward the Cheng Family's stronghold. Today, the Cheng Family's elite forces had all been deployed and perished here. The Cheng Family, which had always been the Liu Family's mortal enemy, had officially declared its demise.
I have accomplished something that my ancestors could not do. In the future, when I meet my ancestors, I can stand tall and I can even have my own family genealogy.
"Father, you should tone down your expression. It's not good to keep gloating like that," Liu Qing said hastily, noticing his father's increasingly upturned smile.
"Ahem, Father, I wasn't secretly enjoying myself. I was just moving my face around to avoid it becoming stiff. There's absolutely nothing like what you're saying," Liu Shan coughed twice and said seriously.
Liu Fei, who had overheard their conversation, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
"By the way, Father, what exactly was that token that surprised you so much? And from your conversation, it seems that even the Burning Flame Valley is quite wary of that token?"
Liu Qing looked at his father with a thirst for knowledge and asked.
Liu Shan glanced around, his expression grave, and uttered two words: "Pill Tower!!"
Upon hearing those two words, Liu Fei and Liu Qing's eyes widened instantly, filled with disbelief.
The Pill Tower" is legendary in the Central State Plains. If one were to discuss the most formidable force, Pill Tower would undoubtedly be number one.
The Pill Tower is a sacred place in the hearts of Alchemist across the entire continent, and it is also extremely powerful. Even the Burning Flame Valley has to bow down in front of the Pill Tower.
"Moreover, this token isn't just an ordinary one from the Pill Tower; it represents far more powerful energy and carries an even more terrifying identity." Liu Shan's voice reached their ears again.