At ease

Xiao Yu sat down at the desk and smiled, "Father understands me best. I did come back this time because there's something important I want to discuss with you!"

After considering for a moment, Xiao Yu said, "Actually, I once obtained a jade pendant in the family Library Pavilion. It was Soul Jade left behind by our Xiao Clan ancestor, Xiao Xuan. I learned about the Xiao Clan's history from that jade pendant. Father, do you know anything about Xun'er's family?"

Xiao Zhan was also surprised that Xiao Yu would suddenly remember to ask about Xun'er, and even more surprised that Xiao Yu would actually obtain the jade pendant of the Xiao Clan's ancestor in the Library Pavilion.

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yu in surprise and asked, "Where is that jade pendant?"

Xiao Yu shrugged and said, "The jade pendant was destroyed immediately after I examined it."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan sighed and said, "Alright, since you asked about Xun'er, I'll tell you what I know!"

"When Xun'er came back then, she came as the head of an extremely powerful family in Central Plains. At the time, only I knew this; the rest of the family didn't know Xun'er's true identity. Actually, I didn't understand why Xun'er's family, which was so powerful, would come to our Xiao Clan. But the people from that family only told me that Xun'er would stay in the family for ten years and then leave!"

"But later, I found out that you and Xun'er had such a good relationship, so I couldn't bear to tell you the truth. Then, after the ten years they mentioned expired, Xun'er didn't leave our Xiao Clan. In the end, she still went to the Jia Nan Academy. By the way, Xun'er now?"

Upon hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Xiao Yu sighed softly and said, "She went back; the Ancient Clan came to take her away!"

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yu with some surprise and said, "Judging from this, you should already know Xun'er's identity?"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Xun'er is indeed from Central Plains, and she is the young master of the Gu Ancient Clan, one of the Eight Ancient Clans in Central Plains. Her father is the Ancient Clan Chief!"

Xiao Zhan's mouth dropped open in astonishment. "Xun'er, she... she has such a powerful background?"

Seeing Xiao Zhan's surprised expression, Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Actually, Father, your status is no less than Xun'er's father's. The Soul Jade of our ancestor Xiao Xuan told me that our Xiao Clan Xiao Clan is actually one of the Eight Ancient Clans. Back then, our strength on the continent was no less than that of the Ancient Clan, and perhaps even stronger!"

"Now that my father is the patriarch of the Xiao Clan family, he's also the patriarch of the Xiao Clan. In terms of status, he's the same as the patriarch of the Ancient Clan. So, in that sense, I'm also the young master of the Xiao Clan, hahaha!" Xiao Yu joked.

"Go away, go away, is it appropriate for you to flatter yourself like this? How come you've become so shameless after just one trip?" Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes and said irritably.

However, after Xiao Yu's interruption, Xiao Zhan's awe of the Ancient Clan lessened a bit. Although you are Eight Ancient Clans, our Xiao Clan is not inferior, right? Besides, no matter how strong your Ancient Clan is, the young master will be our Xiao Clan's daughter-in-law in the future. Just thinking about this made Xiao Zhan feel extremely happy and excited!

Xiao Yu smiled faintly, "After telling me the history of the Xiao Clan, our ancestor Xiao Xuan also told me something else!"

"What is it? Hurry up and tell me, you brat!" Xiao Zhan urged.

"The Tou She Ancient God Jade is the key to the cave dwelling of the last Dou Di on the Dou Qi Continent!" Xiao Yu said, looking at Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately took out the jade piece that the family patriarch always carried, handing it to Xiao Yu and saying, "Could this be the Tou She Ancient God Jade you mentioned?"

Xiao Yu took the jade piece. A point of light was slowly moving around in the center of the piece, as if it possessed a spirit. After examining it, Xiao Yu said, "That's right, this is the key!"

Xiao Zhan suddenly realized what was happening and said with a rather grim expression, "Could it be that Xun'er was arranged by her family to enter our Xiao Clan for this key?"

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, this key is very important. Even for the Ancient Clan, it is an extremely attractive treasure!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xiao Zhan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Such a treasure in the Xiao Clan is truly a case of 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime!'"

Xiao Yu chuckled and looked at Xiao Zhan, saying, "If Father knew that besides the Ancient Clan, there is another family interested in this key, wouldn't he be even more surprised?"

Xiao Zhan glared at Xiao Yu and said, "Surprised? I was almost scared to death!"

Xiao Yu shook his head and laughed, "The Ancient Clan is actually quite benevolent; they just sent Xun'er over, but in the end, they lost more than they gained."

At this point, Xiao Zhan chuckled and said, "My son is truly amazing!"

Xiao Yu continued, "Besides the Ancient Clan, the Soul Clan is also interested in this key. However, the Soul Clan has an extremely powerful subordinate force, the Soul Hall. They act recklessly across the continent, even committing massacres. Moreover, they have taken notice of our Xiao Clan. I have already clashed with the Soul Hall!"

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yu with some concern and asked, "Are you alright?"

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "I'm fine, but the situation for the Xiao Clan is quite dire right now. The Soul Hall is too powerful, and it would be too dangerous for the Xiao Clan to stay in Wu Tan City. If something happens, I might not be able to handle it all!"

Xiao Zhan now understood Xiao Yu's intention. "You mean to say that our Xiao Clan is moving here?"

"Yes, but this is only temporary. Once I have completely resolved the issues with the Soul Hall and the Soul Clan, our Xiao Clan can still return to Wu Tan City!" Xiao Yu assured Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan laughed and scolded, "Do you think your old man is such a rigid and unreasonable person? It's just a relocation, right? I'll talk to the three elders tomorrow. Once you've dealt with that damned Soul Hall and Soul Clan, we'll have regained the glory of the Xiao Clan!"

Xiao Yu knew that his father was not such a rigid person. Now that everything was clear, Xiao Zhan would definitely support him in moving the family to the Black Corner Region!

Xiao Yu stood up and said, "Then I'll wait for Father's good news tomorrow!"

Just as Xiao Yu was about to walk out the door, Xiao Zhan Xiao Yu suddenly called out to him, "Wait a minute!"

Xiao Zhan took two steps and stood in front of Xiao Yu, handing him the jade piece representing the clan leader's status— the Tou She Ancient God Jade. Seeing Xiao Yu Xiao Yu's puzzled expression, Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "I think it's most suitable for you to have this jade piece. Now that you've grown up, your strength is beyond my comprehension, even after I become Dou Wang. This proves you're stronger than your father. I feel more at ease having this Ancient Jade with you!"

Seeing the look of satisfaction in Xiao Zhan's eyes, Xiao Yu's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. He took the Ancient Jade from Xiao Zhan's hand and said, "Father, don't worry, eldest brother, second brother, third brother, and I will definitely bring glory to the Xiao Clan!"

"Now that my eldest and second brothers have established influence in the Black Corner Region, I believe the Xiao Clan will have even greater opportunities there!" Xiao Yu said.

"Good, good, good! With you juniors in the Xiao Clan, I'm very relieved!" Xiao Zhan said "good" three times in a row, his face beaming with pride!