Wutan City, Xiao Family
The Xiao Family estate was brilliantly lit today. Countless clan members and guests had gathered in the main courtyard, drinking and making merry as they celebrated.
The Xiao Family now stood at the height of its power in Wutan City. Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Family clan leader, had broken through to Dou Ling and become the strongest person within a hundred miles of Wutan City. With three Da Dou Shi-level elders in the clan as well, the Xiao Family had leapt to become Wutan City's ruler.
Then, news arrived last night from the Mittel Family in the Imperial Capital: Xiao Yan, the Xiao Family's Third Young Master, had refined a Fifth-grade Pill under the alias Yan Xiao and won the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Competition. This news was even more shocking than Xiao Zhan becoming a Dou Ling, sending the clan's upper ranks into a frenzy of delight.
A Fifth-grade Pill was a treasure that could tempt even Dou Wang experts.
Thus, with the unanimous agreement of the clan's upper ranks, Xiao Zhan made a grand gesture and invited every force friendly with the Xiao Family from Wutan City and its surrounding areas to a lavish feast in the Xiao Family's main courtyard.
"Everyone, the Xiao Family owes all its current glory to your efforts and support. Xiao Zhan offers you all a toast!" Xiao Zhan rose from the seat of honor, lifted his cup, and spoke in a powerful voice.
"You're too kind, Clan Leader Xiao!"
"You flatter us, Clan Leader Xiao!"
Everyone rose to their feet, raising their cups in praise.
The Xiao Family now held sway over the lands within a hundred miles of Wutan City. Though powerful, they had never acted tyrannically. On the contrary, they took the lead in obeying the