Misty Cloud Sect Arrives, Dou King Expert!

Xiao Ning thought for a moment, a smile appearing on his face.

"Grandfather is right. Let him go apologize himself; if he dies at the Misty Cloud Sect, he brought it upon himself."

The First Elder glanced at him without saying a word.

"Grandfather, when do you plan to speak to the Clan Head?"

"Tomorrow. I will bring this matter up with the Clan Head at tomorrow's clan meeting. The other elders will support me then, so rest assured, grandson."

Xiao Ning nodded vigorously.

"Grandfather, with your word, I can rest easy."

The First Elder picked up his teacup and took a sip. Xiao Yan, so what if you have recovered your strength? You killed someone from the Misty Cloud Sect; no one can protect you now.

Xiao Yan sat in his chair with his eyes closed, the system panel still lingering in his mind: Two-Star Dou King.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he felt a secret thrill. The speed of his strength's improvement was faster than he had anticipated. He had originally thought it would take some time, but he hadn't expected it to be this quick. At the level of a Two-Star Dou King, this strength was already considered that of a top-tier expert within the Jia Ma Empire.

Opening his eyes and pulling back his thoughts, Xiao Yan stood up and walked to the window. Outside, the sky had already darkened.

Misty Cloud Sect, if you are seeking death, I shall grant your wish.

In the Xiao Clan main hall, the three elders sat on either side with grim expressions.

The First Elder picked up his teacup, took a sip, and set it back down.

"Xiao Zhan, you must give us an explanation regarding this matter."

Xiao Zhan sat in the main seat and looked at him. "What explanation?"

"Xiao Yan killed someone from the Misty Cloud Sect; this cannot just be brushed aside. If he doesn't go to apologize and the Misty Cloud Sect comes knocking, what will happen to our Xiao Clan?"

"The First Elder is right."

The Second Elder chimed in, "Xiao Yan cannot implicate the entire clan for the trouble he caused himself."

"Xiao Zhan, as the Clan Head, you must prioritize the clan."

The Third Elder spoke up as well.

Xiao Zhan's expression darkened.

"Are the elders suggesting that I send Yan'er to the Misty Cloud Sect to die?"

"We aren't asking him to go die, just to go and apologize."

"Apologize?"

Xiao Zhan said coldly, "The Misty Cloud Sect has lost a person; do you think an apology will settle it?"

"Then what do you suggest we do? Wait for the Misty Cloud Sect to storm our gates? When that happens, our entire Xiao Clan will be buried along with Xiao Yan. You might be willing to sacrifice the Xiao Clan, but we are not."

The Second Elder nodded. "Xiao Zhan, you cannot drag the entire clan down for the sake of your son."

"Clan Head, think carefully."

Xiao Zhan looked at the elders, his expression incredibly ugly.

"Yan'er is my son. No one is allowed to touch him."

"You..."

The First Elder was furious.

"I said, no one is allowed to touch him."

Xiao Zhan cut him off.

"Xiao Zhan, you are too selfish. You are the Clan Head, not just Xiao Yan's father. You must be responsible for the entire clan."

"The First Elder is right. The hundreds of people in the Xiao Clan cannot be destroyed just because of your son."

Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth, just about to speak, when hurried footsteps sounded from outside the door.

"Clan Head, it's bad!"

A guard stumbled in.

"What is it?"

"Someone has injured our guards and broken in."

Xiao Zhan's expression changed. "Who is it?"

"I don't know. The disciples don't recognize them, but they don't look like ordinary people."

"Is it someone from the Jia Lie Clan?"

The First Elder asked.

"No, it's... it's."

Xiao Zhan stood up. "Let's go, let's go see."

The several elders also stood up and followed Xiao Zhan toward the exit of the great hall.

They had just reached the doorway when a voice drifted in from outside.

"There is no need."

An old man walked in, dressed in grey robes with a cold, stern face and sharp eyes; following behind him was a young girl, none other than Nalan Yanran.

Xiao Zhan's expression shifted the moment he saw Nalan Yanran.

"Niece Nalan, what brings you here?"

"Uncle Xiao, I am not here to see you; I am here for Xiao Yan."

Xiao Zhan's face darkened.

"Why do you seek Yan'er?"

"He killed an elder of our Misty Cloud Sect. My teacher has ordered me to bring him back to the Misty Cloud Sect."

Xiao Zhan felt a jolt of alarm; the retaliation from the Misty Cloud Sect had come even faster than he had anticipated.

"Uncle Xiao, hand him over. My teacher said that as long as Xiao Yan comes with us, this matter will not implicate the Xiao Clan."

Just as Xiao Zhan was about to speak, the First Elder cut him off.

"Miss Nalan, please wait a moment."

Turning to look at Xiao Zhan, the First Elder said, "Xiao Zhan, did you hear that? As long as we hand over Xiao Yan, the Misty Cloud Sect will not implicate the Xiao Clan."

"The First Elder is right. For the sake of the clan, hand Xiao Yan over."

"Xiao Zhan, do not be so stubborn anymore."

Xiao Zhan looked at the several elders, his eyes filled with fury.

"I said, no one is allowed to touch Yan'er."

"Xiao Zhan!"

The First Elder shouted in anger, "Have you lost your mind?"

"I have not lost my mind. Yan'er is my son; whoever wants to touch him must first get past me."

"You..."

The First Elder trembled with rage.

"Uncle Xiao, why must you be like this? Xiao Yan killed someone from the Misty Cloud Sect, and the sect will not let this go. Handing him over is best for everyone."

Xiao Zhan looked at her and said coldly, "Say no more. I will not hand Yan'er over."

Nalan Yanran's expression also darkened.

"Uncle Xiao, you had better think this through clearly."

"I have thought it through."

Nalan Yanran said nothing more and stepped aside, glancing toward the Fourth Elder.

The Fourth Elder stepped forward and looked at Xiao Zhan.

"You are Xiao Zhan?"

As Xiao Zhan looked at him, a wave of pressure surged in his heart. A Dou King expert—this old man's strength was definitely at the level of a Dou King.

"I am."

"This old man is the Fourth Elder of the Misty Cloud Sect. Your son, Xiao Yan, killed one of our people, and I have come today to take him away."

"Impossible."

The Fourth Elder frowned. "Have you thought it through?"

"I have."

"Then you are courting death."

Dou Qi surged within his body, and a formidable aura erupted outward.

Xiao Zhan's expression changed.

The First Elder hurriedly stepped forward. "Fourth Elder, please calm your anger. That is not what Xiao Zhan meant."

"Then what did he mean?"

"The Clan Head is merely confused for a moment. Xiao Yan has committed a crime, and our Xiao Clan will not shield him."

"The First Elder is right. Regarding Xiao Yan, our Xiao Clan will certainly give the Misty Cloud Sect an explanation."

"Fourth Elder, please be patient."

The Fourth Elder looked at the three elders, his expression softening slightly.

"At least you know your place."

Xiao Zhan looked at the several elders, feeling both indignant and furious.

"You..."

"Shut your mouth."

The First Elder barked, "Are you trying to get the Xiao Clan killed?"

"The First Elder is right, Xiao Zhan, stop being so muddled."

"It is not worth it for the sake of one Xiao Yan."

Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth, just about to speak, when a voice drifted in from outside the door.

"Elders, what is the meaning of this?"

Everyone turned to look toward the entrance.

Xiao Yan walked in, dressed in black robes with no expression on his face.

A flash of hatred crossed Nalan Yanran's eyes when she saw him.

"Xiao Yan."

Xiao Yan glanced at her.

"You've come again?"

"You killed Elder Ge Ye; I am here today to take you back to the Misty Cloud Sect."

"Take me back to the Misty Cloud Sect? On what authority?"

Nalan Yanran's face turned pale.

"Insolent."

The Fourth Elder said coldly, "So you are Xiao Yan?"

"And who are you?"

"This old man is the Fourth Elder of the Misty Cloud Sect. You killed Ge Ye, and I have come today to drag you back to the Misty Cloud Sect for punishment."

Xiao Yan looked at him with a blank expression.

"On what authority?"

The Fourth Elder's face darkened.

"What an arrogant brat."

"Whether I am arrogant or not has nothing to do with you. If you want to take me away, you had better see if you have the ability to do so."

"You seek death."

The Fourth Elder roared in anger, his Dou Qi surging within him as he struck a palm toward Xiao Yan.