The Xiao Clan Ancestors' Worst Slander Ever

"The path to sainthood!"

Medusa's ample chest heaved. It was as if Xiao Ting had forcefully stuffed a ball of flame into her chest, where it instantly exploded and consumed her body and mind.

She was still planning how to evolve into a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python and become a Dou Zong, yet Xiao Ting had placed a broad road to becoming a Dou Sheng before her.

Her companion soul was a Purple Nether Flame Snake, but her own potential surpassed that of most Purple Nether Flame Snakes. Rather than find and cultivate another Purple Nether Flame Snake, Xiao Ting might as well choose her.

Medusa did not consider herself someone easily swayed by reasons or benefits.

But this was the path to sainthood!

"I must befriend him. Not merely as an acquaintance, but as a close friend—a true confidant!" Queen Medusa clenched her fists.

At that moment, Yun Yun, Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, and Xun'er were equally stirred.

From the smallest signs, one could infer the greater picture. Xiao Ting knew of a path to sainthood for a Purple Nether Flame Snake or Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, and he knew of a Quasi-Emperor inheritance.

Then finding them a broad road to supreme sainthood presumably would not be difficult.

"It seems Xun'er will have to rely on Brother Xiao Ting. How could it be Xun'er feeding him?" Xun'er held her cheeks as her mindset began to shift. "So being with Brother Xiao Ting clearly means the Gu Clan is getting an enormous bargain, especially once Brother Xiao Ting becomes an Emperor..."

"How can I take advantage of him with a clear conscience? Of course, I should give first before asking for anything."

Xun'er felt it was necessary to find an appropriate opportunity to ask that old man for a pile of resources for Xiao Ting.

[After breakfast, Xun'er and I went to the Mittal Auction House.]

[The Miteer Auction House indeed had a mechanism box from the Dou Ling Tomb.]

[This box...]

[Now, I will begin unlocking the mechanism box and verify whether the Plane Blessing is real.]

At the sight of the Plane Blessing, Queen Medusa and Yun Yun's gazes hardened.

They had also received Plane Blessings and wanted to verify them.

They could first observe the situation through Xiao Ting.

"So this is a Dou Shi Pill."

While the women were reading the Notes, Xiao Ting had already begun acting. He obtained silverwater to destroy the mechanism.

He was now forcing open the box and had obtained a porcelain bottle. Inside was a medicinal pill with a rich fragrance.

[The Plane Blessing has been confirmed as real. I obtained a Dou Shi Pill.]

[If I had obtained it yesterday, taking this pill would have been enough for me to break through to Dou Shi.]

[But today, I have already broken through while cultivating the Thunder Flame Treasure Mirror.]

[This shows that opportunities can change in an instant. If they are not seized in time, unforeseen changes may occur.]

"Opportunities can change in an instant..." Queen Medusa nodded slightly, fully agreeing with this statement.

Take the Green Lotus Core Flame. If she had discovered it any later, someone else might have taken it away.

Or take the remnant soul and damaged magic core of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. If they were not acquired in time, they would eventually perish.

"Whoosh!"

Medusa accelerated her journey.

On the other side, atop Misty Cloud Mountain of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun's eyes revealed a thoughtful look before ultimately turning resolute.

If an opportunity lay before her and she refused to seize it out of fear of danger, then what kind of cultivator would she be?

"Uncle."

"Elders."

Xiao Ting knew nothing of the effects his Notes had caused. He had just come to find Xiao Zhan.

The current head of the Xiao Clan was discussing arrangements with several elders in the Council Hall for the clan's disciples to participate in Jia Nan Academy's admissions.

Given Xiao Ting's status, no one would stop him from entering. Xiao Zhan and the elders treated him with great warmth.

"Ting'er, what brings you to see your uncle?" Xiao Zhan smiled kindly, his eyes full of affection. "I have yet to congratulate you on breaking through to Dou Zhe. Soon, it will be time for you to visit Chuangong Hall and obtain a cultivation method. When the time comes, make sure to choose carefully."

Of course, Xiao Zhan had not mentioned this merely out of concern. First Elder immediately spoke up, "Clan Head, with Xiao Ting's talent, going to Chuangong Hall to obtain a cultivation method would be a waste of time. Why not let him freely choose from among the clan's several mid-Xuan Tier fire-element cultivation methods?"

"Indeed, indeed." Second Elder immediately echoed him. "His Dou Techniques must keep up as well. This old man excels in fire-element Dou Techniques. Why not let me personally guide and teach him?"

Third Elder inwardly cursed the two old fools for shamelessly currying favor with a junior so openly. He said, "There are also weapons and medicinal pills. I think his allocation can be increased appropriately."

Xiao Zhan was very satisfied. This was precisely his aim—to have everyone support Xiao Ting's cultivation together.

As for Xiao Yan, he had already taken a mysterious alchemist as his master and presumably lacked no resources. Xiao Zhan could simply ask him privately if he needed any help.

"Thank you, Uncle, and thank you, Elders, but there is no need to go to such trouble."

Xiao Ting smiled and declined. He truly had no need for the Xiao Clan's resources; they would be better used to cultivate others.

To avoid being overly polite, he directly took out the porcelain bottle and said, "Uncle, I have a Dou Shi Pill here that I wish to hand over to the clan. Just pay me its market price in gold coins."

"A Dou Shi Pill!?" Xiao Ting's words changed the expressions of everyone present.

With this pill, one Nine-Star Dou Zhe in the clan could break through to Dou Shi.

To the Xiao Clan, a Dou Shi might not be a decisive figure, but he would still be a pillar of the clan.

Whether joining the patrol team or opening a new market district, he could play an enormous role.

"Ting'er, where did you get it?" Xiao Zhan did not immediately take the pill. Instead, he looked Xiao Ting over with concern.

"It was luck, really." Xiao Ting explained how he had obtained the pill.

He omitted the role of the Notes and only said that he had gone shopping with Xun'er that day. Wanting to buy her something valuable, he had gone to the Mittal Auction House, and then...

"What incredible luck!" Xiao Zhan burst into hearty laughter. "A box worth only a few thousand gold coins actually yielded a Dou Shi Pill worth tens of thousands, one that has a price but no market. It is equivalent to several months of profit from the Xiao Clan's market district."

The Xiao Clan had quite a large population. Everyday necessities, food, clothing, housing, travel, basic cultivation resources, and much more all required money.

Tens of thousands of gold coins was not an enormous sum to the Xiao Clan, but even so, spending it required careful consideration.

However, purchasing a Dou Shi Pill at market price was absolutely not a problem.

"But Ting'er, are you really selling it to the clan?" After his delight, Xiao Zhan began considering Xiao Ting's interests. "With your talent, you will be able to attempt a breakthrough to Dou Shi in only a few years. This pill would be useful then as well. The clan might be willing to spend money to buy one for you at that time, but it would not be so easy to obtain."

"Why not keep it and use it in a few years? The clan will provide your cultivation resources. You do not need to exchange the pill for them."

Warmth rose in Xiao Ting's heart at those words. The Xiao Clan in his memories had always been united, not like the small temple full of troublesome demons described in books, where several elders constantly wanted to compete with the clan head.

Even if Xiao Yan no longer had his talent, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were still alive, and their talents were also outstanding among the younger generation of the Xiao Clan.

Moreover, Xiao Zhan was a Da Dou Shi. No one in the clan was foolish enough to cause trouble.

As for the younger generation being hot-blooded and competitive, that was perfectly normal.

"Uncle, I do not need this pill, nor do I need the clan's Dou Techniques or cultivation methods."

With a thought from Xiao Ting, Dou Qi surged out from within him and formed a gauzy robe around his body.

Bang!

Xiao Zhan and the others unconsciously crushed the teacups in their hands, their faces filled with shock.

"Dou Shi!?"

In a flash, Xiao Zhan appeared before Xiao Ting and raised his hand, sending Dou Qi into Xiao Ting's body.

After confirming it, he laughed wildly with joy. "Good, good, good!"

"A fifteen-year-old Dou Shi! Heaven blesses my Xiao Clan!"

The elders were equally excited, muttering, "The ancestors have blessed us."

The ancestors had blessed them?

A strange glint flashed through Xiao Ting's eyes.

This was the Xiao Clan ancestors' worst slander ever.

Meanwhile, within the small courtyard where Xun'er lived in the Xiao Clan.

A woman in black robes suddenly appeared and dropped to one knee before Xun'er, who was reading in the courtyard. "Miss, we have gathered recent intelligence on Medusa of the Snake-People Tribe, Yun Yun of the Misty Cloud Sect, and Xiao Yi Xian of Qingshan Town."

Xun'er continued reading with her head lowered and said coolly, "Speak."