Relocation
The next day.
When Xiao Zhan announced his intention to lead the Xiao Clan family to the Black Corner Region, many clansmen were surprised and puzzled. The Great Elder stepped forward and asked Xiao Zhan, "Clan leader, why do you want to move the entire Xiao Clan to the Black Corner Region?"
The Great Elder's words also voiced the questions in the minds of all the Xiao Clan. The Xiao Clan's current status in Wu Tan City can be said to be number one, even higher than the Wu Tan City lord's mansion. Moreover, after Xiao Zhan's negotiations with the Jia Lie Family yesterday, Jia Lie Bi has agreed to sell nearly 80% of their family's market to the Xiao Clan at a low price of 200,000 Gold Coins per market.
Based on the current market prices of the Xiao Clan, the Gold Coins price of a market is over 800,000 Gold Coins. However, among the markets in Wu Tan City, only the Xiao Clan's business is the best, and therefore the most valuable. Just in terms of medicinal herbs and pills, the Xiao Clan Market business is several times better than that of the Jia Lie Family and the Ao Ba Family!
It was precisely because the Xiao Clan's market business was doing well that the markets of the other two major families also plummeted. A normal price was only 300,000 gold coins, and 200,000 Gold Coins was just the minimum!
The Ao Ba Family had already sold off more than 90% of their market share a month ago, and now they are just working for the Xiao Clan in the market. The Xiao Clan's strength has greatly increased due to the ancestral bloodline, and they are now the undisputed number one family in Wu Tan City!
Xiao Zhan glanced at Xiao Yu and chuckled, "Actually, I understand everyone's feelings right now, but we must be prepared for the worst. Our Xiao Clan's rivals have never been the other two major families in Wu Tan City. Back in the day, our Xiao Clan Xiao Clan was a prominent family in the Jia Ma Empire, and even further back, we were a major family in the Central Plains!"
After looking at the Xiao Clan family members, Xiao Zhan said, "Your strength is much higher than before, and you are practically unmatched in Wu Tan City. But are you really only willing to stay in Wu Tan City?"
The members of the Xiao Clan blushed at Xiao Zhan's words. They were proud of the Xiao Clan current strength, but Xiao Zhan's words also reminded them that Wu Tan City was still too small, and their Xiao Clan should not stop there.
However, they were even more surprised by Xiao Zhan's words. The Xiao Clan family's ancestors were a prominent family in Central Plains? How come they knew nothing about this?
The Great Elder frowned slightly as he looked at Xiao Zhan and said, "Clan leader, do you know something? And even so, our Xiao Clan family could send some of our clansmen with the young master to the Black Corner Region, while the rest remain here, right?"
The Second Elder chimed in, "Indeed, our Xiao Clan's businesses are now spread throughout Wu Tan City. If the entire Xiao Clan family were to relocate, wouldn't we be handing over our markets and businesses to others?"
At this moment, Xiao Yu stepped forward and said, "Actually, the reason I came back this time is for this matter. Three elders, fellow clansmen, to be honest, the Xiao Clan had enemies in Central Plains back then, and the reason we want you to leave Wu Tan City and go to the Black Corner Region is because these extremely powerful enemies have discovered us!"
"Young Master Xiao Yu, we are not afraid of them!"
"Yes, we are not afraid of them!" shouted a member of the younger generation of the Xiao Clan family, filled with righteous indignation.
Xiao Yu shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You don't know how powerful your enemies are. Even with the current strength of the Xiao Clan, we are like ants in front of them. The Dou Huang expert in your eyes are nothing in front of them. Go to the Black Corner Region. Only there can the Xiao Clan catch its breath and develop. Do you understand?"
Xiao Yu's words struck these people like a thunderclap. Dou Huang expert a powerful figure even in the Jia Ma Empire, yet they were like ants before the Xiao Clan's enemies. Just how strong were they?
Many members of the Xiao Clan family turned pale. To them, even Dou Emperor was an insurmountable force, let alone those who were even stronger than Dou Emperor!
"Actually, if everyone had stayed in Wu Tan City, I wouldn't have stopped you. Those people probably wouldn't have targeted you. The Xiao Clan family is a clan, and if a clan can't find anyone brave enough to resist, then the clan's hope is extinguished. I understand everyone's thoughts, and I can understand your decisions. I won't force you. Those who are willing to go to the Black Corner Region, please pack your things at the clan headquarters. We'll depart in ten days!" Xiao Yu glanced at the Xiao Clan family members and said expressionlessly.
This might just be a provocation from Xiao Yu, but it also reflects what Xiao Yu was thinking. The Soul Hall and even the Soul Clan are extremely powerful. It took the Soul Clan thousands of years to develop to its current scale, while the Xiao Clan has only been around for a few years. If they only cower and shrink back, then such a family will not have much development!
"I'm willing to go with Cousin Xiao Yu!" At this moment, a rather childish voice came from behind the Xiao Clan members. Everyone was startled, and then they made way for a little girl who was about ten years old standing at the door.
Xiao Yu's gaze swept over the little girl, then he slowly smiled and said, "You are, Xiao Qing? Would you like to come with me to the Black Corner Region?"
The little girl's face flushed with excitement when she saw Xiao Yu call out her name. She looked at him and said excitedly, "Cousin Xiao Yu Xiao Yu, my mother always tells me how amazing Cousins Xiao Yan and Xiao Yu are. You've brought glory to the family. I've always wanted to be like you, Cousin Xiao Yu. I'm willing to go to the Black Corner Region with you!"
With Xiao Yan's help, the Xiao Clan became the most powerful force in Wu Tan City, while Xiao Yu single-handedly defeated the Misty Cloud Sect. These achievements made the younger generation of the Xiao Clan look up to them!
Xiao Yu smiled at Xiao Qing and said, "Alright, follow your cousin, and I'll definitely make you a strong person just like him!"
Cai Lin, who was standing to the side holding Little Xiao Nian, rolled her eyes. This guy could be so narcissistic!
The remaining members of the Xiao Clan stepped forward upon seeing Xiao Qing, their expressions changing slightly. Several younger members then stepped forward and said, "We are also willing to follow Young Master Xiao Yu to the Black Corner Region!"
The members of the Xiao Clan looked at each other in bewilderment. In the end, everyone in the Xiao Clan was willing to follow Xiao Yu to the Black Corner Region. This scene made Xiao Zhan quite gratified. At least, they did not want the Xiao Clan to just stay in Wu Tan City like this.
Over the next ten days, everyone in the Xiao Clan was busy packing up the belongings within the family compound. Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan Xiao Clan, along with three elders, went to the Jia Lie Family and the Ao Ba Family to resell the markets that originally belonged to the two families to them for 250,000 Gold Coins. The Xiao Clan's own markets were then rented to the two families for 100,000 Gold Coins per year.
It's worth mentioning that the Xiao Clan's shady dealings, involving switching assets between their own hands, stunned the two clan leaders, Jia Lie Bi and Ao Ba Dun. Moreover, they had actually bought back the market they had originally sold at a higher price, making them think that the Xiao Clan was being far too bullying.
However, when they heard that the Xiao Clan was renting all of their markets to them, Jia Lie Bi and Ao Ba Dun were extremely surprised. They couldn't believe it when they heard that the Xiao Clan was going to relocate the whole clan. They only rented the markets after confirming it several times!