Plans

Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan both gave a wry smile. They knew their second brother's temperament very well; once he made a decision, not even nine oxen could pull him back.

They looked at their eldest brother, Xiao Ding, who was much more composed than Xiao Li. Xiao Ding said, "How about this, Xiao Li can go and explore the Black Corner Region on his own, while I'll take Xue Lan and the others to cultivate in Peace Town for a while, how about that?"

"Hahaha, little guy, have you forgotten me?" A hoarse laugh came from the side, and everyone's eyes turned to Hai Bodong.

Xiao Yu looked at Hai Bodong and bowed slightly, saying, "Thank you for seeing me off all the way, Elder Hai Elder Hai. Are you planning to stay in Peace Town for a while?"

Hai Bodong looked at Xiao Yu, his eyes narrowing slightly. Sensing the incredibly powerful aura emanating from Xiao Yu, he asked with some surprise, "Little guy, you've broken through?"

Xiao Yu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled and said, "Yes, I had a slight enlightenment some time ago, and directly broke through to the Dou Wang!"

Hai Bodong, Ruolin, and the others stared at Xiao Yu as if he were a monster. How long had it been? He had broken through to the Dou Wang! That was Dou Wang! And Xiao Yu had just broken through it so easily?

Even Xiao Yan, who returned with him, stared at Xiao Yu in astonishment. How could his strength have increased so rapidly in such a short time?

Hai Bodong lowered his head and chuckled, "Looks like I'm really getting old. You young man, it probably won't be long before you catch up to this old man!"

"Elder Hai, don't underestimate yourself. It probably won't take me more than a few years to catch up with Elder Hai!" Xiao Yu laughed.

Hearing Xiao Yu's almost arrogant words, everyone was stunned. Elder Hai immediately laughed loudly, "Good, good! I've also watched a genius rise to prominence. This is my good fortune!"

"By the way, you casually mentioned establishing a power back then, and this old man has traveled all the way to Black Corner Region to accompany you. You said your eldest and second brothers weren't strong enough, but my strength is passable. We agreed back then that I would be an elder in the Underworld. Influenced by the atmosphere in Black Corner Region, I'm getting a little itchy to get my hands dirty!" Hai Bodong said with a light laugh.

At this moment, Zi Yan, who was standing behind Xiao Yu, peeked out and looked at Hai Bodong, saying, "Old man, what kind of power did he establish? You can be an elder, but do you think I can?"

Hai Bodong wasn't angry at the little girl in white; he just found her very cute. He was also surprised to find that, despite his strength, he couldn't see through her – that was rather strange!

Xiao Yu looked at Zi Yan with some helplessness and said, "What are you doing here causing trouble?"

Zi Yan pouted slightly and said, "How can you say I'm causing trouble? My strength isn't weak, just let me be an elder for a bit! The Great Elder of the Inner Academy wouldn't let me be an elder, and now you won't even let me have a go at being an elder!"

Xiao Yu's face darkened as he looked at Zi Yan and said, "Don't you know why the Great Elder won't make you an elder? If you were made an elder, you'd probably empty the entire medicine storehouse of herbs!"

"Hmph! I don't care, I'm going to be an elder anyway!" Zi Yan said defiantly, her hands on her hips.

Xiao Yu shook his head helplessly and said, "Fine, I'll make you an elder!"

Xiao Yu noticed the strange looks around him and explained, "Don't underestimate Zi Yan. This girl's strength is probably invincible among Dou Wang level fighters now. If she takes more medicinal herbs in a while, even Dou Emperor would probably be in trouble with one punch from her!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's explanation, a hint of surprise appeared in their eyes.

Xiao Yu gently swiped his hand across the Storage Ring on his finger, and two thin sheets of paper appeared in his hand. Xiao Yu handed one of the papers to Hai Bodong and said, "Since Elder Hai is already an elder of the Underworld, I naturally cannot treat Elder Hai unfairly. This is the prescription for the Emperor Breaking Pill. The Emperor Breaking Pill is Sixth Grade Pills. After taking it, it can allow Dou Emperor- level expert to break through two minor realms in succession without affecting their foundation."

"If Elder Hai can gather them all, I will refine them. Elder Hai's current strength is at the Five-Star Peak Dou Emperor. If he takes this Emperor Breaking Pill, he might be able to break through to the Eight-Star Dou Emperor in one go!" Xiao Yu chuckled.

Hai Bodong looked at the prescription Xiao Yu handed him in astonishment, deeply moved. After putting the prescription away, Hai Bodong solemnly said, "I will accept this. In this Black Corner Region, as long as I am here, the Underworld will be here!"

Xiao Yu chuckled lightly, then handed another thin sheet of paper to Xiao Ding, saying, "This is the recipe for the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Subduing Liquid Elixir. The ingredients listed aren't particularly rare; they can be found in most pharmacies. I'll stay in the Outer Academy for a while, and then I'll refine the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Subduing Liquid for you. When you're cultivating, fill the medicine tub with water and add a drop of the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Subduing Liquid. It will make your cultivation twice as effective."

After speaking, Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning, who were watching him expectantly. The two had grown up a lot and were much more composed than before. Noticing Xiao Yu's gaze, they both trembled slightly. Xiao Yu simply said, "You also need to use this Marrow Cleansing Spirit Subduing Liquid. Improving your strength as soon as possible will be good for you and for the family. In a while, I will go home and have Father bring the Xiao Clan family to the Black Corner Region!"

Xiao Ding and the others frowned slightly and said, "Should we move the entire Xiao Clan family to the Black Corner Region?"

Xiao Yu nodded and said, "Yes, our Xiao Clan will not only stay here, but will also return to Central Plains in the future!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, everyone in the Xiao Clan was shocked. Xun'er, who was standing to the side, also showed a hint of joy in Xiao Yu eyes. She knew that Xiao Yu would eventually bring the Xiao Clan back to Central Plains, because the Xiao Clan originally belonged to Central Plains!

Seeing the somewhat puzzled looks on Xiao Ding's and the others' faces, Xiao Yu didn't explain for the time being, but said, "I'll tell you everything about the Xiao Clan when we Xiao Clan!"

Hearing this, they were puzzled but did not ask any further questions. However, they could all feel that the burden on their shoulders had become even heavier!

After settling things here, Instructor Ruo Lin chuckled and said, "If I ever decide I don't want to stay in the Outer Academy anymore, could I perhaps find a position in your Underworld?"

Xiao Yu smiled faintly, "Instructor Ruo Lin wants to come, then of course she can. The Underworld is newly established, and the more people who join, the better, especially someone with an impeccable background like Instructor Ruo Lin!"

Xiao Ding spotted a small figure hiding behind Cai Die. Peeking out, he saw a beautifully sculpted little girl and exclaimed in surprise, "Is this Little Xiao Nian? She's grown so much! Come here, let your uncle give her a hug!"

Seeing Xiao Ding's excited expression, Xiao Li also turned to look over. Little Xiao Nian was so frightened by the excited looks of Xiao Ding and Xiao Li that she hid behind Cai Die and dared not come out.

Xiao Yu chuckled, "This girl is a little shy!" He then picked her up and introduced her to Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and the others. After a while, they finally managed to overcome their initial awkwardness with Little Xiao Nian!