The Xiao Clan is about to welcome great fortune.

"Look, is someone waving at us up there?"

Suddenly, the City Lord pointed toward the Magical Beast.

As the distance closed, not only did the beast's form become clear, but the figure on its back also gradually came into focus.

Everyone strained their eyes, vaguely making out a figure waving, though their features remained indistinct.

Just then, that voice rang out once more.

This time, Xiao Zhan finally located the source of the sound.

He muttered, "It sounds like Yu'er's voice."

"The Young Clan Head is actually on top of a Magical Beast!"

"Am I dreaming?"

The three Elders were completely dumbfounded, their expressions losing all composure.

The City Lord, however, calmed down slightly. "If that's the case, doesn't that mean Wutan City is safe?"

The next second, he hurried away from the Xiao Clan.

The City Lord recalled the defensive orders he had issued and feared that the guards' attacks might provoke this beast.

Before long.

Xiao Yu sat on the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King as it approached Wutan City, not stopping until it flew directly toward the Xiao Clan.

In the city below, countless people stood in the streets, heads tilted back as they watched the massive, dozen-meter-long beast soar overhead.

Then, they watched with their own eyes as it landed in the Xiao Clan's courtyard.

"Father." Xiao Yu dismounted from the beast's back and stood before Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan looked at the massive beast behind him with a hint of trepidation. "Yu'er, what is going on? It, it..."

Even though the Amethyst Winged Lion King was trying its best to restrain its aura.

The inherent pressure of a king still radiated in faint wisps.

Coupled with its massive, dozen-meter-long body, which stood as tall as several buildings, it loomed over Xiao Zhan and the others.

The sense of oppression was palpable!

"It is our Xiao Clan's beast now," Xiao Yu said simply, before lifting the unconscious Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian down.

Afterward, he untied the vines binding the Amethyst Winged Lion King and ordered it to head to the back mountain.

As for the location of the back mountain, Xiao Yu had already pointed it out from the air, so there was no need to worry about it getting lost.

With the departure of the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Xiao Zhan and the others finally dared to breathe deeply.

"Father, I'm going to heal her first." After placing Xiao Yi Xian on the bed, Xiao Yu picked up Yun Yun and walked into the room.

Having taken a claw from the Amethyst Winged Lion King, blood was flowing from Yun Yun's chest, staining her pale cyan robes a faint red.

"Right, right, I'll have someone get you some food."

Xiao Zhan snapped out of his daze and signaled the three still-stunned Elders to head toward the front hall.

"Clan Head, this, this..." The Great Elder swallowed hard, not knowing where to begin.

Xiao Zhan shrugged. "I know as much as you do."

What on earth was that brat up to?

He went to the Magical Beast Mountain Range claiming he was looking for a wife—one was Xiao Yi Xian, but who was the other woman?

And that beast; he didn't even give a heads-up. Xiao Zhan had nearly been ready to flee with the rest of the Xiao Clan.

Thinking back on that moment, Xiao Zhan felt incredibly embarrassed.

As they reached the front hall, they happened to run into the City Lord returning.

"Clan Head Xiao, what was that beast just now?" the City Lord asked cautiously.

"To be honest, City Lord, I'm not sure myself," Xiao Zhan sighed. "Yu'er only said it was our Xiao Clan's beast, and it seems very obedient to him."

The latter part was added as Xiao Zhan recalled the scene of Xiao Yu commanding the beast.

The City Lord was startled, then immediately cupped his hands in a salute. "Congratulations, Clan Head Xiao. The Xiao Clan is about to come into great fortune."

"City Lord, why do you say that?" Xiao Zhan asked, completely bewildered.

The City Lord smiled faintly. "Clan Head Xiao, you didn't recognize that beast?"

Xiao Zhan shook his head.

"I once visited friends in the Imperial Capital and heard them speak of a king among beasts in the eastern Magical Beast Mountain Range. Its body is like purple crystal, its feet burn with purple flames, and it is known as the Amethyst Winged Lion King."

Facing the curious gazes of Xiao Zhan and the three Elders, the City Lord spoke slowly.

He had been too far away and too panicked earlier to observe it properly.

But after the beast entered the city, he had looked closely and suddenly recalled the creature's distinct features.

The City Lord said in a deep voice, "Clan Head Xiao, such a beast is rare even in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Your Xiao Clan now effectively has a Tier 6 Magical Beast as its backer!"

By the time he finished speaking, a thick look of envy appeared in the City Lord's eyes.

With a Tier 6 Magical Beast guarding a clan, it would not take long before their status would likely be on par with the three great families of the Imperial Capital.

"Hiss!"

Upon learning the identity of the Magical Beast, Xiao Zhan and the three elders could no longer remain calm.

Constrained by the presence of an outsider, they did not show much, merely exchanging a few polite words.

Sensing this, the City Lord took the initiative to bid them farewell.

The Xiao Clan suddenly controlling a Tier 6 Magical Beast was no small matter; he had to report this intelligence to the Gama Imperial Family in the Imperial Capital.

The Third Elder stood up, personally escorted the City Lord to the door, and then ran back at top speed.

"Clan Head, are you really unaware of this again?"

The three elders stood in unison before Xiao Zhan, their faces full of suspicion.

As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than his father.

Once or twice might be a coincidence, but it was impossible to be kept in the dark every single time.

Xiao Zhan gave a bitter smile, "What benefit would I gain from lying to you?"

"Let's go, let's go ask the Young Clan Head." The Great Elder turned around immediately and headed toward the backyard.

Arriving at the backyard, they saw Xiao Yu sitting alone in the pavilion, eating.

After heading out in the morning, Xiao Yu hadn't eaten all day and was famished.

Having just finished tending to Yun Yun's injuries, he couldn't resist when he saw the food.

As he ate, Xiao Yu suddenly saw several shadows cast over him from behind.

He bit into a chicken leg and slowly turned around.

"Father, three elders, would you... like to have some?"

Looking at their serious expressions, which resembled an interrogation, Xiao Yu gave an awkward smile.

"Yu'er, is the Magical Beast you brought back called the Amethyst Winged Lion King?" Xiao Zhan asked.

"That's right," Xiao Yu replied.

The Great Elder took a deep breath, "It is a Tier 6 Magical Beast?"

"Yes," Xiao Yu answered again.

The Second Elder asked, "From now on, it belongs to our Xiao Clan?"

"Mm," Xiao Yu nodded.

The Beast Taming Talisman was used on the Amethyst Winged Lion King; its life and death were entirely within Xiao Yu's whim. As long as it disobeyed, it would suffer agonizing pain.

Receiving Xiao Yu's personal confirmation, Xiao Zhan and the others wore complex expressions, suddenly at a loss for words.

"Right, Father, the boss of the Myriad Medicine Pavilion and the leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group have already been dealt with by me, though I was in a rush to return today and didn't go to Green Mountain Town." Xiao Yu recalled something.

"Rest assured, Young Clan Head, leave such trivial matters to me." Hearing this, the Great Elder immediately understood the implication and took the task upon himself.

Xiao Yu nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Great Elder."

The Great Elder smiled and shook his head, thinking to himself, What hard work is there for me when you've already finished them off?

"Also, Father, have the family prepare; I plan to get married in two days." Xiao Yu immediately brought up another matter.

Xiao Zhan was stunned, then remembered—he had almost forgotten that his son went to the Magical Beast Mountain Range claiming he was going to find a wife.

He pondered, "Has the other party agreed?"

The Xiao Clan was a prominent household; if they were to take someone by force, it would sound rather unpleasant if word got out.

"Clan Head, why ask such a thing? The Young Clan Head is handsome, understands alchemy, and can even control Magical Beasts. Any young lady the Young Clan Head takes a fancy to would be overjoyed; why would she be unwilling?" The Great Elder waved his sleeve, looking somewhat displeased.

The Second Elder and Third Elder also chimed in to persuade him.

The three of them spoke over one another, ushering Xiao Zhan away and insisting that they would certainly handle the matter properly.