Preparing to head to the Black Corner Region

Xiao Zhan stayed in the Imperial Capital for two days before preparing to return to Wu Tan City. During those two days, Xiao Nian was held in Xiao Zhan's arms the whole time, which shows how much Xiao Zhan loved his granddaughter.

In the past two days, Xiao Zhan also told his four brothers about the sudden surge in the cultivation levels of the family members. Although they didn't understand what was going on, they didn't worry too much about it, since the improvement in cultivation levels was a good thing for the entire Xiao Clan!

Xiao Yu knew what was going on, but he wouldn't say anything, since it was something that couldn't be explained. Finally, when Xiao Yu told Xiao Zhan that the four brothers were going to the Black Corner Region together, Xiao Zhan simply sighed and said, "You made your own decision, so you have to bear the consequences. No matter what, I will always support you!"

Before leaving, Xiao Zhan said to Xiao Ding, "I've seen Xue Lan, she's quite good. When are you going to bring her home to settle things? Look at your fourth brother, he's already pregnant, you should hurry up too!"

Xiao Ding nodded somewhat awkwardly and said, "Understood, Father!"

Xiao Zhan glanced at Xiao Li and Xiao Yan, who were snickering, and said with a dark face, "You two little brats are the same. You still have the nerve to laugh? You don't even have a girl who likes you, how can you still laugh?"

"Find one quickly and give me a lot of grandchildren, do you hear me?" Xiao Zhan said, looking at them.

Xiao Li and Xiao Yan exchanged a helpless glance, and Xiao Yan said weakly, "We heard you, Father."

Only Xiao Yu stood to the side, holding the little one, watching calmly as Xiao Zhan lectured his older brother and the others. After all, no matter how they were lectured, it wouldn't affect him, right?

To everyone's surprise, Xiao Zhan glared at Xiao Yu and said, "And you, keep a close eye on Little Niannian, or I'll make you regret it!"

Xiao Yu's face fell. He glanced at the little guy in his arms who was staring at him with wide eyes, and said sullenly, "I know!"

Watching Xiao Zhan's departing figure, the four brothers all breathed a sigh of relief and said, "He's finally gone!"

Xiao Zhan's current cultivation level is Dou Ling, so Xiao Yu and the others felt at ease letting Xiao Zhan return to Wu Tan City. Apart from Wu Ying, the Soul Hall's forces have no other powerful figures, so it can be said that the Jia Ma Empire is still quite safe.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Tomorrow, eldest brother, you go out and buy some tents, water, and food that we need for our departure. I'll go to the Mittel Family to buy some medicinal herbs. Third brother, come with me!"

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li nodded and said, "Okay, tomorrow we'll take Xue Lan and the others to the street to prepare more supplies, so you don't need to worry about that!"

Xiao Yan also needed to buy some medicinal herbs, so he didn't refuse.

The next day.

The moment Xiao Yu opened the door, he found a beautiful figure already standing there.

"Nalan Yanran?" Xiao Yu looked at her in surprise.

Just then, the door next to him opened, and Xiao Yan walked out of the room. He was slightly taken aback when he saw Nalan Yanran, then said to Xiao Yu, "I'll wait for you outside!"

"Okay!" Xiao Yu nodded.

Nalan Yanran naturally saw Xiao Yan as well. She gently tucked her hair behind her ear and watched Xiao Yan's departing figure, a bitter expression appearing on her Nalan Yanran face.

Xiao Yu looked at Nalan Yanran and said, "You've come to see Little Nian?"

"Little Nian?" Nalan Yanran was taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized, "You mean, the teacher's child?"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I named her."

Nalan Yanran glanced at Xiao Yu with a complicated expression. He must have chosen such a name because he missed his teacher!

Xiao Yu didn't think much of it. He took a step back and welcomed Nalan Yanran into the room. Nalan Yanran went straight to the bedside and looked at Xiao Nian, who was still sleeping. Her affection for him was undisguised!

She gently picked up Xiao Nian, a touching smile appearing on her face as she looked at the child in her arms. Perhaps motherhood is an innate aura in women; she gently stroked the child's face with her delicate hand and looked up to ask, "When are you leaving?"

Standing by the door, Xiao Yu said softly, "Tomorrow!"

Nalan Yanran, holding the child, paused slightly before regaining her composure and looking at Xiao Yu, asked, "Can I stay with you all today?"

Xiao Yu initially wanted to refuse, but seeing the pleading look in Nalan Yanran's eyes, Xiao Yu softened and could only nod.

Outside the inn, Xiao Yan saw Nalan Yanran also come out, and his brows furrowed slightly. Although the grudges between the two had been resolved in the battle at the Misty Cloud Sect, it did not mean that their relationship was good.

Xiao Yu quickly stepped forward and said, "She's here to see the child, let her stay for a day!"

Xiao Yan sighed softly, but said nothing more. Nalan Yanran breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Nian, this little guy, doesn't cry or fuss at all. Except when he's hungry, he's usually very quiet. Xiao Yu originally thought that it would be difficult to raise a child, but now it seems that not every child is the same!

When the three arrived at the Mittel Auction House, Ya Fei was the first to run downstairs. Xiao Yu thought she was there to greet him, but to his surprise, Ya Fei went straight to Nalan Yanran and started teasing the little one.

Looking at the stunned Xiao Yan, Xiao Yu couldn't help but laugh, "It seems you're not as important to Ya Fei as the little guy!"

Xiao Yu shook his head and sighed, "Sigh, I'm just afraid this little guy will be spoiled rotten in the future!"

Soon, Hai Bodong arrived with Mittel Teng Shan. Hai Bodong looked at Xiao Yu and said, "You kid, you've finally shown up! Old Man Jia was hoping I'd go find you!"

"What do you want?" Xiao Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.

Hai Bodong chuckled and said, "You forgot? Didn't Old Man Jia want you to be a guest at the Imperial Family? I think that old guy just wants to find someone worthy of his two granddaughters!"

Speaking of this, Xiao Yu couldn't help but think of Yao Ye's long legs. But unfortunately, Yao Ye wasn't his type. As for Princess Yue'er, there was no need to mention her; she was too young!

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "Forget it, let's do it next time. Tomorrow, my brothers and I are heading to the Black Corner Region!"

Hai Bodong shrugged and said, "Alright then, I'll talk to Old Man Jia later. That old guy's going to be disappointed!"

Teng Shan looked at Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan and asked, "Did you two come to Mittel to buy medicinal herbs?"

Xiao Yu nodded, Teng Shan waved his hand, saying, "Please feel free to make any requests you may have. Whatever the Mittel Family has, we will certainly provide!"

Xiao Yu didn't refuse too much and agreed to Teng Shan's request. He said that if the Mittel Family needed any pills in the future, he could help refine them. When Teng Shan heard this, a sincere smile appeared on his face. After all, it wasn't easy to owe a favor to someone who was destined to surpass Sixth Grade Alchemist!

After Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan acquired a large quantity of medicinal herbs at the auction and made all the necessary preparations, Hai Bodong looked at Xiao Yu and said, "Tomorrow, I will travel with you to the Black Corner Region!"

"Elder Hai, are you coming with us?" Xiao Yu asked, somewhat surprised.

Hai Bodong nodded slightly and said, "I've been traveling around the Jia Ma Empire all this time, and I haven't been to the Black Corner Region Black Corner Region yet. Besides, if you're planning to establish your power there, I can lend you a hand. After all, it's the most chaotic place on the entire continent!"

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yu said, "That's right. With Five-Star Dou Emperor like Elder Hai backing us up, it's definitely much safer. In that case, let's set off for the Black Corner Region together tomorrow!"