Wealth and Glory Unseen Are Like Brocade Robes in the Night

After a night of cultivation, Xiao Yan quickly tidied himself up and then had Yao Lao withdraw his Soul Power.

He opened the door and discovered Mittel Teng Shan and Hai Bodong.

After a brief inquiry, I received a reply.

"Master Yan Xiao, tomorrow marks the Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran, so you must set off today."

"The Flying Boat is ready. If there's anything that needs to be done, you can do it on the Flying Boat," Mittel Teng Shan said.

Xiao Yan nodded and smiled, "There's nothing else to do, let's set off. It's been a long time since I've been back to the Xiao Clan."

"Alright, then follow me." Mittel Teng Shan led the way.

Before long, the three boarded a huge Flying Boat, Flying Boat was powered by flying magical beasts.

Besides the three of them, there was also Ya Fei and some maids who were responsible for serving their daily needs.

Xiao Yan wasn't used to it and refused outright.

High above the Wutan City, he learned from Hai Bodong and the Mittel Teng Shan.

His Three-Year Agreement with Nalan Yanran has attracted a lot of attention.

After all, as the Xiao Clan grows stronger and even shows signs of becoming a top family, many people will choose to give them face and come and see this Three-Year Agreement.

At the same time, many people are simply curious.

Just how powerful was the Xiao Clan genius who, after recovering his Heaven-Swallowing Talent, quickly raised his cultivation to the Nine-Star Dou Zhe and then disappeared without a trace?

They were also curious about the true extent of Nalan Yanran's strength, given that she was backed by the Misty Cloud Sect and had abundant resources to support her.

This curiosity alone has drawn many people from afar to come and see.

It's easy to imagine that the commotion caused by his Three-Year Agreement this time will probably be no less than that of the Three-Year Agreement in the original story.

Wutan City.

One of the major cities of the Jia Ma Empire, though called a major city, its internal power is not strong. The three major families, each with only Da Dou Shi in charge, can be considered dominant forces.

However, as the Xiao Clan has grown stronger in recent years, the Ao Ba Clan and the Jialie Clan, which were originally the three major families, have wisely withdrawn.

Wutan City, dominated by the Xiao Clan family, gradually gained fame as the Xiao Clan family prospered.

As the Foundation Building Spirit Liquid and Body Tempering Medicinal Bath sold by the Xiao Clan spread throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire, Wutan City also experienced rapid development.

Backed by the Magical Beast Mountain Range, Wutan City already possessed considerable development potential.

Over the years, the changes in Wutan City have been remarkable.

More mercenary groups, more Medicinal Herbs merchants, more shops, and more complete infrastructure.

However, the changes in the Xiao Clan, who actually ruled the city, were undoubtedly enormous.

Thanks to the enormous sums of money earned from selling Foundation Building Spirit Liquid and Body Tempering Medicinal Bath, almost everyone in the Xiao Clan received the best resources.

Xiao Zhan even broke through to the Dou Ling thanks to the pills left behind by Xiao Yan.

The Xiao Clan become a true Dou Ling family, with influence no less than that of the Mo Clan, which has not yet been destroyed, and it continues to expand.

The sun hangs high in the sky.

In a restaurant in Wutan City, Xiao Yan ordered a dish. As he ate the familiar food, the tension in his heart subsided a bit.

Having been away from home for two years and not seeing his father Xiao Zhan for a long time, it was impossible not to be nervous.

I'm looking forward to it... I'm looking forward to seeing what my father's expression will be when he sees how powerful I am and how much I've accomplished.

I'm worried... I'm worried that after two years apart, our feelings might have grown distant, and that our interactions might be awkward.

But after sitting in the restaurant for a while, looking at the Xiao Clan's buildings in the distance, the feeling of longing eventually overwhelmed him.

Xiao Yan suddenly stood up, clasped his hands in greeting to Hai Bodong and Mittel Teng Shan, who were eating at the same table, and said, "Elder Hai, Senior Teng Shan, please enjoy the local delicacies of Wutan City. I've been away from home for a long time and I'm feeling restless, so I'll head back to see my father first. Goodbye!"

Hai Bodong and Mittel Teng Shan exchanged a glance and laughed, "See you later. After we finish this food and rest a bit, we'll visit again this afternoon."

They had never seen Xiao Yan, who was usually so composed and calm, and didn't even look like a young man, so anxious and nervous.

The Xiao Clan.

The main hall of the Xiao Clan.

Xiao Zhan sat in the main seat, flipping through the bills in his hand, unable to suppress a smile, "We've earned so many gold coins again. The Foundation Building Spirit Liquid recipe and Body Tempering Medicinal Bath formula left by Yan'er are truly invaluable treasures."

"After deducting the portion used for family development, the remainder can buy a considerable amount of magical beast essence blood."

Speaking of his third son, Xiao Zhan's eyes slowly drifted into a daze. "Yan'er, I wonder how you're doing out there."

"Your family can support you now, so why make yourself so tired?"

Outside the main hall, Xiao Yan paused, rubbed his slightly sore nose, and smiled.

thump thump thump--

Knuckles tapped on the open door.

Xiao Yan stepped into the main hall.

Xiao Zhan, seated at the head of the table, looked up and instinctively asked, "Who?"

"Father, have I grown so handsome that you didn't recognize me?" Xiao Yan held back his tears and forced a lighthearted smile.

Xiao Zhan didn't speak, but stood up and walked to Xiao Yan, opening his arms.

"Yan'er!"

With strong arms, Xiao Zhan Xiao Yan tightly, his voice instantly becoming hoarse. "Yan'er, you've lost weight, you've suffered, haven't you?"

Xiao Yan couldn't hold back any longer and hugged Xiao Zhan back tightly, his voice muffled. "I missed you."

Inside the main hall, the father and son exchanged no words; a single embrace released all the emotions that had been building up over the past two years.

The hug lasted for a while.

As his emotions gradually subsided, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up, "Father, haven't you taken a bath for several days?"

Xiao Zhan's body suddenly stiffened, he released Xiao Yan, and immediately took a few steps away.

"Ahem, it's all because of your so-called Three-Year Agreement. I've been busy with this matter these past few days and haven't had much rest, so I've neglected my personal hygiene a bit," Xiao Zhan explained awkwardly, stroking his beard.

Xiao Yan smiled and quickly changed the subject for his father, "Father, the family has been doing very well these past two years."

Xiao Zhan's expression immediately brightened with joy. "Yes, it's all thanks to the things you left behind, Yan'er. The family is thriving now."

"Yan'er, now that you're back, I'll take you sightseeing sometime."

Xiao Yan nodded, not wanting to spoil the mood.

Xiao Zhan pulled Xiao Yan to sit down on a chair and asked with some curiosity, "Yan'er, what progress have you made in the two years you've been away from home?"

"Some time ago, your eldest and second eldest brothers sent me letters saying that your strength has changed a lot since you went there, and that it will definitely shock me. They told me to be prepared."

"Yan'er, tell me the truth, are you... already at the Dou Ling level?" Xiao Zhan guessed, feeling that his guess about Dou Ling cultivation was bold enough.

Xiao Yan smiled modestly and walked to the open space in the main hall.

Under Xiao Zhan's questioning gaze, the Dou Qi Wings, shimmering with dazzling light, slowly unfolded on his back.

"Father, I have lived up to your expectations; I recently broke through to the Dou Emperor!"