The Mittel Family, having endured a night of warfare, was exceptionally lively the next morning.
Inside the council hall, nearly every high-ranking figure in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, aside from those of the Misty Cloud Sect, was present. Their purpose in coming here was the black-haired young man seated first among the side seats.
Xiao Yan swept his gaze over the crowd, some tense and others expectant, and revealed an easygoing smile. "I am deeply grateful that everyone answered my call and came here today!
"You all know that three years ago, the Misty Cloud Sect sent people to destroy my Xiao Family and cruelly slaughtered hundreds of my clansmen. This grudge must be repaid in blood. Between them and me, it has already become a struggle to the death.
"Of course, the Misty Cloud Sect has expanded madly over the past three years. Quite a few forces within the empire have suffered its persecution to varying degrees. You all understand that deeply, don't you?"
Everyone exchanged glances, then nodded one after another.
Xiao Yan tapped the table, and his smile gained a few traces of gravity. "That is why I called everyone here this time. I want to join hands with you all and remove this rotten, poisonous tumor from the Jia Ma Empire."
"Hehe, although the Misty Cloud Sect has not directly acted against the Royal Family these past few years, it has already secretly taken control of many regional cities. Because of our own lack of strength, the Jia Ma Imperial Family has endured in silence all these years. But with Mister Xiao Yan here today, I can finally rest easy and collect the debt they owe us." Yao Ye glanced at Jia Xingtian, and after receiving his approval, smiled at Xiao Yan as she spoke.