Xiao Clan

Biodata

History

Arrival and early development

During the Xiao family's journey to Wutan City, Xiao Yang's parents died while covering the retreat. The clan compensated him for their loss, and Xiao Yang later used that money and the clan's commercial channels to begin trading. 4

Xiao Zhan helped Xiao Yang establish his first restaurant by lending him money, leasing a Xiao Clan marketplace property at a reduced price, and personally supporting his later cooperation with the Mittel Clan. 12 The clan acquired shares in Xiao Yang's restaurant business and assumed responsibility for brewing its strong spirits, creating a major source of income for the family. 4 22

Before its later expansion, the Xiao Clan was one of Wutan City's three major clans alongside the Jia Lie Clan and Aoba Clan. 83

Growth through Xiao Yang

Xiao Yang's businesses substantially increased the clan's assets, cultivation resources, and members' allowances. His status became exceptionally high among both the junior generation and elders because he generated wealth while leaving most commercial profits to the clan. 22

After returning from the Heavenly Bright Pill Emperor's cave, Xiao Yang and Xiao Yan gave Xiao Zhan several high-grade Profound-tier cultivation methods and combat skills for the clan archives. Xiao Zhan agreed to restrict them to trustworthy members to avoid attracting outside attention. 20

The clan's standing rose further when Xiao Yang revealed himself as a five-star Dou Zhe at the annual Testing Ceremony, having advanced from the fifth stage of Fighting Qi within one year. 49

War for Wutan City

The Jia Lie and Aoba Clans escalated their conflict with the Xiao Clan by ambushing the Second Elder while he escorted medicinal herbs, leaving him severely wounded and without his right arm. Xiao Yang treated him, while Xiao Zhan and the elders united in response. 81

After revealing his eight-star Dou Shi cultivation and poison-based methods, Xiao Yang persuaded the clan leadership to retaliate immediately. 82 Xiao Yang, Xiao Zhan, the First Elder, and the Third Elder infiltrated the Jia Lie Clan, poisoned its gathered experts, and launched a night assault. 84 85

The Xiao Clan defeated the Jia Lie Clan and then moved directly against the Aoba Clan. By the end of the night, Xiao Clan guards controlled both rival compounds, leaving the Xiao Clan as Wutan City's sole dominant clan. 87

Organization

Testing Ceremony

The Xiao Clan holds an annual Testing Ceremony in which juniors demonstrate their Fighting Qi using a Magic Stone Stele. Reaching the seventh stage of Fighting Qi by adulthood prevents a member from being sent away to serve as a manager. 48

Territory and Holdings

• Xiao Clan back mountain — Located on the edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range; clan experts have cleared most threats from its outer area, making it a relatively safe training ground. 12
• Xiao Clan marketplace — Sells medicinal products, including Xiao Yang's first-tier Blood Coagulation Powder; its restocks drew mercenaries away from rival markets. 80
• Restaurant and wine business — The clan holds a share in Xiao Yang's restaurants and brews the distinctive strong liquor sold through them. 4 22
• Cultivation archives — Expanded with high-grade Profound-tier cultivation methods and combat skills supplied by Xiao Yang and Xiao Yan. 20
• Former Jia Lie and Aoba Clan assets — After the takeover, the elders compiled the seized medicinal herbs, magic cores, cultivation methods, combat skills, and other valuables for distribution. 87 89

Notable Members

• Xiao Zhan — Clan Head; Xiao Yang's uncle and Xiao Yan's father. He supported Xiao Yang's early business ventures and led the campaign against the Jia Lie and Aoba Clans. 12 87
• Xiao Yang — The clan's principal benefactor and foremost young genius; his businesses, alchemy, poison tactics, combat strength, and donated techniques transformed the clan's resources and position. 20 82 87
• Xiao Yan — Xiao Zhan's son and Xiao Yang's close companion; his restored cultivation talent renewed the elders' hopes for the clan's future. 48
• Xiao Yi Xian — Accepted into the clan by Xiao Yang; resides near his courtyard and works as a physician in the Xiao Clan marketplace. 73 93
• First Elder — Senior elder who participated in the retaliatory raid against the Jia Lie Clan. 84 85
• Second Elder — Was gravely injured in the herb-escort ambush but survived through Xiao Yang's treatment. 81
• Third Elder — Senior elder who joined the night raids and helped distribute medicinal products through the clan market. 80 84

Relationships

• Mittel Clan — Commercial partner; holds shares in Xiao Yang's restaurants and provides staff for their branches. 4 59
• Jia Lie Clan — Former rival clan; targeted Xiao Yang and later attacked the Second Elder. The Xiao Clan destroyed and occupied it during the night campaign. 29 81 87
• Aoba Clan — Former rival clan allied with the Jia Lie Clan against the Xiao Clan; defeated and occupied immediately after the Jia Lie Clan's fall. 81 87
• Misty Cloud Sect — Visited the Xiao Clan to recruit Xiao Yang; the sect ultimately respected his refusal, while Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan's engagement was privately dissolved. 54 55