The Xiao Family Moves

Wutan City, Xiao Clan.

Xiao Xuan returned from the Misty Cloud Sect and found Yao Chen: "In two days, once the Xiao Clan moves to Misty Cloud Mountain, you and I shall set out to execute the plan!"

"No problem. I have waited far too long for this day!" Excitement surged across Yao Chen's face.

Xiao Xuan nodded: "Once it is done, I will help you restore your physical body!"

Yao Lao slipped into the ring, and Xiao Xuan took the ring and left the Xiao Clan.

On the other side, Xiao Zhan informed the three elders of the news that the Xiao Clan was preparing to relocate.

The three elders immediately made arrangements, ordering clan members under the age of twenty who had yet to break through to the level of Dou Practitioner to remain in Wutan City and continue managing the market.

Everyone else packed their belongings and set off toward their new home!

On the road.

All the young people were discussing where they would be moving to.

The three elders also wore knowing, indulgent smiles.

The First Elder asked tentatively: "Clan Head, who exactly is that senior?"

"That's right, it's come to this, yet you still refuse to tell us the truth!" the Second Elder chimed in.

"I... I promised the senior that I would not disclose anything without his permission, and besides..."

Xiao Zhan hesitated, stopping mid-sentence.

The Third Elder frowned and pressed: "Besides what?"

"The senior said that the time is not yet ripe; if you knew, it would only bring harm upon us!"

"..."

"However, the place we are going to this time is definitely somewhere our Xiao Clan would never have dared to imagine before."

Seeing that Xiao Zhan was determined to keep his mouth shut, the three elders exchanged glances.

They had no choice but to give up.

However, as the procession advanced, they roughly guessed their destination: the Jiama Holy City!

Several years ago, because the previous Xiao Clan head, Xiao Lin, was injured, the Xiao Clan had been forced to move from the Jiama Holy City to Wutan City.

They had thought that returning would only ever be possible in their dreams.

Never in their wildest imagination did they expect that after only a few years, they would be returning!

All of this was thanks to that mysterious senior!

"Elder Ling, do you know where the Xiao Clan is moving to this time?"

In a carriage at the very back of the procession.

A young girl dressed in pale purple robes spoke as if addressing the air.

"Miss, if my deductions are correct, it should be the Misty Cloud Sect!"

"The Misty Cloud Sect?"

"Yes. Not long ago, I heard that the Misty Cloud Sect leader, Yun Shan, was preparing to pass his position to his disciple, Yun Yun, and then, a powerful expert appeared..."

Ling Ying quickly recounted the information he had gathered.

However, he still did not know who that mysterious expert was.

"So that is how it is," Xun Er murmured.

Ling Ying paused and said: "Miss, the clan has sent word that the situation has changed and they would like you to return as soon as possible."

"I have already told Father; I will return once I have finished my business here."

"Very well, Miss."

Misty Cloud Sect.

A red carpet stretched from the mountain gate, following the endless flight of stairs all the way to the Misty Cloud Hall of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect stood on both sides of the red carpet, waiting respectfully.

At this moment, on the open ground outside the mountain gate, stood a group of people—all of whom were figures who could make the entire Jia Ma Empire tremble with a single stomp of their feet.

They all wore smiles, looking like... shop assistants trying to attract customers for a grand opening, or perhaps college students fresh to the workforce handing out flyers on a commercial street, unsure of what expression to wear to please the distinguished guests about to arrive!

To the side, Nalan Su pulled his daughter Nalan Yanran aside and whispered instructions:

"Yanran, when the Xiao Clan arrives, you must establish a good relationship with that Xiao Yan, understand? The future fate of the Nalan Clan rests entirely in your hands!"

"Why?" Nalan Yanran tilted her head, looking at Nalan Su in confusion.

"You have a betrothal agreement with that Xiao Yan, one set by your grandfather and Xiao Yan's grandfather back in the day. The fact that the expert from last time didn't kill us was likely out of consideration for this! You must seize this opportunity."

"What is a betrothal agreement?"

"A betrothal agreement is... it is... it means when you grow up, you will live together with him."

"No! I absolutely refuse to live with a stranger!"

"..." Nalan Su felt his blood pressure skyrocketing.

Rubbing his temples, he spoke again: "If we break off the engagement and that senior takes offense, our Nalan Clan cannot bear the consequences."

"I don't care, it was Grandpa who agreed to it, let Grandpa go live with him instead."

Nalan Su clutched his chest, nearly spitting out a mouthful of blood.

He hurriedly signaled his wife to take the child away.

Mu Chen, seeing his failure to discipline his daughter, was secretly overjoyed!

A cold sneer curled the corners of Yun Shan's mouth.

Regardless, he had already sent his disciple Yun Yun away.

The advantage was clear!

Just like that, after the group had stood there for two and a half hours.

Up ahead, a large procession was slowly approaching.

On the carriage hung a flag embroidered with the character "Xiao."

Yun Shan immediately alerted those behind him.

"Everyone, pay attention, they are here!"

Everyone immediately straightened their postures, their smiles becoming even more radiant.

Meanwhile.

In the Xiao Clan caravan, everyone looked at the scene ahead, all holding their breath!

"What's going on up there? Why are there so many people?"

"It looks like they're waiting for someone."

"Waiting for someone? Hiss! Could it be... could it be they're waiting for us?!"

"Ah? I heard from the three elders that those people ahead are all big shots of the Jia Ma Empire, how could they possibly be waiting here for our Xiao Clan!"

"Why is it impossible! Have you forgotten about that mysterious lord?"

At the very front of the caravan.

The three grand elders' heartbeats accelerated, their excitement impossible to conceal.

"Xiao Zhan, could this also have been arranged by that lord?"

The grand elder asked, struggling to contain his agitation.

Xiao Zhan nodded: "Mm, this will be the new starting point for our Xiao Clan!"

Hiss!

The three elders simultaneously gasped!

Their hands, gripping the reins, trembled uncontrollably!

This was the territory of the Misty Cloud Sect!

"Are you the Xiao Clan members from Wutan City?"

Yun Shan stepped forward and asked Xiao Zhan with a bow.

His attitude was extremely respectful; one who didn't know better would think Xiao Zhan was the Dou Emperor and Yun Shan was the Dou Grandmaster!

Xiao Zhan was flattered and hurriedly dismounted: "This Humble One is Xiao Zhan, current patriarch of the Xiao Clan, greetings to all you lords."

"Patriarch Xiao, please don't call us lords, I cannot bear it, you may just call me Yun Shan," Yun Shan said quickly.

"Yes, yes, just call us by our names."

Mu Chen and Mittal Tengshan also immediately expressed their agreement.

It was hard to imagine a group of Dou Kings and Dou Emperors speaking so deferentially to a Dou Grandmaster.

Xiao Zhan also realized they were all afraid of his ancestor.

He didn't act coy any longer.

"In the future, I will have to trouble you all for your support."

"Easy, easy, from this day forward, this Misty Cloud... Misty Cloud Mountain is your home."

As he spoke, Yun Shan flicked his sleeves.

A gentle surge of Dou Qi transformed into a breeze, lifting the red cloth covering a massive boulder behind them.

On the stone, over ten zhang tall, the character "Xiao" was carved with the grace of a dancing dragon and a phoenix!

This was something Yun Shan had thought about all night, finding a piece of hard rock just before dawn and carving it himself!

But that was not all.

Yun Shan then produced an exquisite Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Zhan: "Patriarch Xiao, this is my congratulatory gift for your relocation."