Marching on the Imperial Family!

In the Mittel Family's drawing room, everyone sat upright.

At the head of the list was Mittel Teng Shan, the Great Elder of the Mittel Family.

Xiao Yan, dressed in a magnificent purple-gold robe, sat beside him, while Ya Fei Xiao Yan next to him.

The elders of the Mittel Family took their seats in turn.

After half an hour of tedious discussion, Xiao Yan had almost finished listening to the Mittel Family's work summary for the past period.

Overall, the results were acceptable.

The people who needed to be contacted have already been contacted. Misty Cloud Sect's attitude towards the Yun Yun Sect is quite clear: she hopes that Xiao Yan will come to the Misty Cloud Sect in person for a detailed discussion. In essence, she has clearly expressed her support for Xiao Yan's alliance with the Jia Ma Empire to expand his influence.

The Nalan Family also showed their willingness to support, but they weren't particularly enthusiastic, unlike the Mittel Family, who had the same decisiveness.

On the Mu family's side, Elder Tengshan went in person, but his attitude was somewhat ambiguous. After all, it was hard to believe that someone they had never met would say he would lead the Mu family to expand the power of the Jia Ma Empire and make the pie bigger.

To put it bluntly, they still don't believe in Xiao Yan's strength.

After all, seeing is believing.

Xiao Yan wasn't surprised by this.

As for the Alchemist Guild, things didn't go very smoothly. Although Xiao Yan's strength as Sixth-Grade Alchemist was genuine, he hadn't really shown his skills in the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire. Even when Hai Bodong personally went to talk to the Alchemist Guild's president, Fa Ma, it still yielded very little result.

However, Xiao Yan wasn't worried about that.

He's a master at dealing with alchemists.

Even if Xiao Yan called out all the alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire, not one of them could defeat him!

Thanks to the improvement in his Dou Qi realm, his soul power also increased. However, after advancing to Dou Emperor, he went to the Snake-Person Tribe and did not have time to refine his Alchemy. But with his current soul power, he can already try to refine Seventh-Grade pills.

As for the Jia Ma Imperial Family, Hai Bodong has been working on that side recently, but it doesn't seem to be going very smoothly.

Fortunately, the Mittel Family is doing quite well in other aspects. The previously agreed-upon plan for the Xiao Family to rebuild their influence in the Imperial Capital is already on track.

With the full support of the Mittel Family, the Xiao Family purchased a sizable mansion in the capital Imperial Capital, where land is incredibly valuable. Moreover, the mansion is only one street away from the Mite'er Manor, making it very convenient to travel between them.

Originally, before the meeting began, Elder Tengshan had planned to send someone to invite Xiao Zhan and the two elders of the Xiao family. However, since they were already here, they would listen to Xiao Yan in such matters. Moreover, the main purpose of this meeting was for Xiao Yan to understand the situation, so there was no need for Xiao Zhan and the others to make another trip.

However, now that the meeting was over, Xiao Yan did not intend to stay at the Mittel Family to wait for Hai Bodong's news. He planned to return to the Xiao Mansion in the Imperial Capital first.

And tonight, there's another banquet he arranged, hosted by the Mittel Family, which has invited the four major powers Alchemist Guild, the Jia Ma Imperial Family, the Nalan Family, and the Mu Family.

As for the Misty Cloud Sect, there's no need for such trouble. Xiao Yan will persuade Yun Yun himself, and he also plans to check on the current situation of the Misty Cloud Sect. If nothing unexpected happens, he plans to formally join the Misty Cloud Sect and then rightfully purge the villains within the sect. Besides, he might even have to betray his master and ancestors.

However, just as Xiao Yan was about to get up and leave, a familiar aura appeared in his senses, making him temporarily abandon the idea of leaving.

"Elder Hai is back."

Xiao Yan said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Mittel Teng Shan and many elders of the Mittel Family were taken aback, as they had not sensed Hai Bodong's presence at all!

Ya Fei was not surprised at all. Following Xiao Yan's gaze, she looked towards the tightly closed door of the reception room.

Sure enough, a few breaths later, the door was pushed open, and Hai Bodong appeared in the doorway.

However, his expression was rather unpleasant, his brows were furrowed, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes.

His gaze swept past everyone in the hall and landed on the composed Xiao Yan. His expression changed upon seeing Xiao Yan's purple robe with gold patterns.

"You've stolen Queen Medusa's throne?"

Hai Bodong was not surprised by Xiao Yan's arrival, but he found the clothes Xiao Yan was wearing somewhat unbelievable.

The style was very similar to that of Queen Medusa. He had been in the Tagor Desert for many years and was quite familiar with the Snake-Person Tribe. This was an outfit that only the king of the Snake-Person Tribe was qualified to wear.

"How could that be? I've merely gained the recognition of the Snake-Person Tribe -Snake-Person Tribe and become their Prince Consort. Considering that Medusa asked me to come and negotiate with the Jia Ma Imperial Family on her behalf before I left, Elder Hai, it's not wrong for you to consider me the king of the Snake-Person Tribe."

As Xiao Yan spoke, he flipped his palm, and the Snake-Person Tribe Prince Token appeared in his hand.

"Holy crap, you actually got that woman?"

Feeling the strong Queen Medusa aura Prince Token's Decree, Hai Bodong couldn't help but swear.

Seeing the usually indifferent and aloof Supreme Elder Hai Bodong display such a vivid expression, the members of the Mittel Family exchanged bewildered glances.

They had been reporting things, and although Elder Tengshan had told them that Xiao Yan was powerful and no weaker than him, it was all hearsay and they didn't have a definite idea of how strong Xiao Yan really was.

But the moment that token, carrying a chilling aura, appeared, they began to truly realize just how terrifying this fourteen-year-old boy was.

How dare they provoke Queen Medusa and even defeat her?

What did they do with it?

Is this still the Dou Qi Continent?

When you say you've taken down Queen Medusa, is that the kind of takedown we're thinking of?

"Perhaps when Medusa sees Elder Hai in the future, she'll still have to call you that, just like I do."

Xiao Yan looked at Hai Bodong with a half-smile and said.

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong immediately felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and hurriedly waved his hands:

"No, if you dare let her call me that, I wouldn't dare listen. Let's just talk things out ourselves later."

"Haha!" Seeing Hai Bodong's flustered appearance, Xiao Yan couldn't help but chuckle. He shook his head with a smile and then stopped teasing the old man, getting straight to the point. "I noticed that Elder Hai wasn't in a good mood earlier. It seems things aren't going smoothly with the Jia Ma Imperial Family?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong strode to the seat that Mite'er Tengshan had specially reserved and sat down. He picked up the hot tea served by the waiter but had no intention of tasting it. He drank it all in one gulp and then slammed the teacup down with a thud, which made the elders in the hall jump.

"Hmph! Don't even mention it!" Hai Bodong's voice was filled with suppressed anger. "That old monster in the Jia Ma Imperial Family is completely impervious to reason! And yet, he's even slightly stronger than me. I can't reason with him, and I can't win a fight either. It's so frustrating!"

He looked at Xiao Yan, his tone filled with helplessness and resentment:

"That old geezer has probably lived too long and is starting to fear death. After hearing about your plan, he's probably worried that you're eyeing the Jia Ma Imperial Family's inheritance. Every time he talks to me, he avoids the topic, saying things like 'This matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration,' or 'The Snake-Person Tribe are fierce and we must be wary.' His hesitant and indecisive manner belies the composure of Peak Dou Emperor expert."

I told that old man outright that the Snake-Person Queen had successfully overcome that hurdle and advanced to the Dou Zong realm. If we couldn't reach an agreement, it would definitely be his Jia Ma Imperial Family that would be in trouble. But that old man actually wanted to do what you did and drag our three major families, the Misty Cloud Sect, and the Alchemist Guild together to resist the Snake-Person Tribe invasion.

Heh, I think you should just go and slap Jia Xingtian twice, otherwise you won't wake him up."

By the end, Hai Bodong was almost laughing in exasperation.

He felt that Jia Xingtian had lost his mind.

He's already acting as an intermediary for Xiao Yan, how could he possibly help the Jia Ma Imperial Family fight against the Snake-Person Tribe?

If it weren't for the good relationship between Xiao Yan Queen Medusa, Hai Bodong would never have wanted to meet Queen Medusa, let alone fight her.

The Mu Family only had one Dou Wang. If it weren't for their considerable influence in the military, which would be beneficial for Xiao Yan to consolidate the strength of the Jia Ma Empire, Hai Bodong wouldn't have bothered with them.

After all, with his current strength as a Seven-Star Dou Emperor, he could take on the Mu Family single-handedly.

As for the Nalan Family, although Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan's engagement has been dissolved, Hai Bodong can see that if Nalan Jie really had to choose a side, even if he didn't choose Xiao Yan, he wouldn't help the Jia Ma Imperial Family.

As for the Misty Cloud Sect Yun Yun's support for Xiao Yan from the Yunlan Sect, it goes without saying.

None of the people present were fools; they were all shrewd businessmen, and they naturally understood why Hai Bodong was laughing.

If the Jia Ma Imperial Family is truly obstinate, they wouldn't mind lending a hand and making the Xiao Family the new Jia Ma Imperial Family. Then, if Xiao Yan wants the Snake-Person Tribe to settle anywhere in the Jia Ma Empire, wouldn't that be a piece of cake?

However, in business, harmony brings wealth; if you can reason with people, there's no need to resort to violence.

"In that case, I'll go to the Jia Ma Imperial Family and have a talk with Elder Jia. As Prince Consort of the Snake-Person Tribe, I don't want the Jia Ma Imperial Family to target our Snake-Person Tribe. Otherwise, how long would it take me to kill the entire Jia Ma Imperial Family and their cronies?"

After a moment of silence, Xiao Yan stood up and said with a faint smile.

The chilling killing intent in those words sent shivers down the spines of everyone in the hall, even Hai Bodong felt a tightness in his scalp.

Ya Fei sat close to Xiao Yan, sensing the chilling aura that inadvertently emanated from him. Far from being afraid, her beautiful eyes shone even brighter.

She extended her cool, jade-like hand and gently grasped Xiao Yan's palm, conveying silent support.

No matter what decision Xiao Yan makes, she will support him.

Hai Bodong took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, and said in a deep voice:

"Speaking of which, the Jia Ma Imperial Family's Deep Sea Flood Dragon is too badly injured from years of war to fight. If that old monster is sensible, you can heal the Deep Sea Flood Dragon in exchange for recruiting him. If he is unwilling, I reckon with your strength, there shouldn't be any problem."

If we can't reach an agreement, I'll lead my men to seal off the Imperial Palace. Anyone in the Imperial Capital will not escape."

Hai Bodong naturally understood that it was unlikely that Xiao Yan would actually kill the Jia Ma Imperial Family; he wasn't a bloodthirsty person.

He said those words for two reasons: first, to demonstrate his determination, and second, to capitalize on the broken window theory.

This is the only way to better suppress the Jia Ma Imperial Family.

The Jia Ma Imperial Family would not want any power to lord it over them.

However, Xiao Yan also doesn't need anyone under his command who won't follow orders.

Once Xiao Yan has set the tone that he wants to kill everyone in the Jia Ma Imperial Family, then if he doesn't kill them, it will be considered an act of mercy and favor towards the Jia Ma Imperial Family. The Jia Ma Imperial Family will have to acknowledge this favor, whether they want to or not.

Because they dared not gamble on whether Xiao Yan would actually kill them all.

After all, Xiao Yan truly had the ability to kill them all.

"I'm not very familiar with the Jia Ma Imperial Family, so I'd appreciate it if Elder Hai could show me the way."

Xiao Yan flashed and appeared at the entrance of the reception room. Apart from Hai Bodong, no one in the room saw how Xiao Yan appeared there in an instant.

"Hehe, I'll personally take you there!"

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong's lips curled into a cold smile, and then his Dou Qi Ice Wings sprang out from behind him, carrying Xiao Yan directly towards the direction of the Imperial Palace.

"Great Elder?"

Ya Fei also stood up, releasing her aura One-Star Dou Wang without reservation, which immediately shocked the elders of the Mittel Family.

"The young Clan Chief has actually broken through to the Dou Wang realm!"

Many of the elders wore expressions of joy.

Thus, the Mittel Family now has one Dou Huang expert and two Dou Wang expert, which, on the surface, makes them capable of challenging the Jia Ma Imperial Family!

"Thanks to Xiao Yan's help."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei's face lit up with a happy smile.

"Very well, very well then, I'll take my leave first. From this day forward, Ya Fei will be the Clan Chief of my Mittel Family. All elders, obey my orders!"

Mittel Teng Shan was also surprised that Ya Fei had broken through to the Dou Wang realm without making a sound. So he immediately and decisively ordered Ya Fei to become the Clan Chief of the Mittel Family. It was most appropriate for her to mobilize manpower and impose a blockade on the Jia Ma Imperial Family.

As for him?

He really wanted to see Xiao Yan's true strength, so naturally he had to catch up as soon as possible.

"Yes, Great Elder!"

The elders naturally obeyed Mittel Teng Shan's orders. A few years ago, they might have had many complaints about Ya Fei becoming the young Clan Chief, but now that Ya Fei had become a true Dou Wang expert, they would naturally choose to wholeheartedly support Ya Fei as the Clan Chief.

Such talent is what allows the Mittel Family to go further and higher. Regardless of their private actions, the family's interests always come first. When the family prospers, they will also live better lives. This is not a difficult concept to understand.

Seeing everyone agree, Mittel Teng Shan nodded in satisfaction, then quickly transformed his Dou Qi Transformation Wings and chased after Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong in the direction they had gone.

After watching Mittel Teng Shan leave, Ya Fei took a deep breath, then said in a sharp voice:

"Elders, heed my command! Assemble your family guards and depart immediately to surround the Imperial Palace. Furthermore, order the Shadow Guards to be on standby at all times. Second Elder, Fourth Elder, and Seventh Elder, remain with your families; the rest of you, come with me!"

"Yes, Clan Chief!"

Upon hearing this, all the elders responded in unison.