Xiao Xun'er Reveals Her True Identity!

"Clan Head!"

The First Elder spoke first, his aged face flushed crimson.

"The Third Young Master is right! Our Xiao Family can no longer remain as it was before!"

"With these medicinal pills, the strength of our Xiao Family will surely advance by leaps and bounds!"

"When that time comes, let's see who still dares to look down on our Xiao Family!"

The Second and Third Elders nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with excitement.

The other clansmen were whispering amongst themselves, so thrilled they could almost jump for joy.

"Long live the Third Young Master!"

"Long live the Xiao Family!"

Cheers rose one after another, echoing throughout the entire hall.

Xiao Zhan raised a hand to quiet the discussion, his expression turning solemn.

"Everyone!"

His voice was steady and powerful, his gaze sweeping over every person present.

"You are all the bloodline of the Xiao Family; the development of the Xiao Family cannot be separated from a single one of you."

"Yan'er brought out these pills not for any one person to enjoy alone, but for the sake of the entire Xiao Family!"

"Therefore—"

He paused, his tone grave.

"We must establish rules for how these pills are distributed!"

"First, we look at contributions to the Xiao Family!"

"Second, we look at talent!"

"Furthermore, we look at cultivation level!"

He stated the three rules in one breath, clear and logical.

"Those with contributions get priority!"

"Those with high talent receive key cultivation!"

"Those with high cultivation gain more resources to break through to higher realms!"

"These three criteria are indispensable!"

Hearing this, the crowd nodded one after another.

These three rules were indeed fair and reasonable.

Prioritizing those with contributions was to encourage clansmen to exert themselves for the family.

Focusing on those with high talent was for the future of the family.

Giving more to those with high cultivation was to rapidly improve the overall strength of the family.

"The Clan Head is wise!"

The three elders spoke first, expressing their agreement.

The other clansmen nodded repeatedly as well, with no one raising any objections.

After all—

The pills were provided by Xiao Yan, and the power of distribution lay in the hands of Xiao Zhan. They were lucky to receive anything at all; how could they dare to be picky?

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan nodded with satisfaction.

"Good! Since that is the case, let the distribution begin!"

As soon as his voice fell, the three elders immediately sprang into action, beginning to tally the clansmen's contributions, talent, and cultivation levels.

The hall was a scene of busy activity.

And on the faces of the Xiao Family members, excited smiles beamed.

With these pills, their cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds!

The Xiao Family was truly about to rise!

[Ding—]

The system's notification sound rang out in Xiao Yan's mind.

[The host is truly a cunning schemer, hehehe...]

[With just a few words, you've made the Xiao Family plan to exhaust their family fortune to purchase various medicinal herbs for refining pills. This move will secretly and ruthlessly destroy the bloodline foundation of the Xiao clansmen!]

[Host has gained +1000 Super Villain Points!]

Xiao Yan: "..."

He was speechless.

This system interprets everything from the perspective of a villain.

He was clearly sincere about wanting to strengthen the family, so how did it become "destroying the foundation of the bloodline"?

However—

Xiao Yan couldn't be bothered to explain.

As long as the system was happy, that was all that mattered.

He turned to look at Medicine Elder beside him and smiled:

"Medicine Elder, selecting candidates suitable for learning alchemy and taking charge of teaching the techniques will have to rely on you."

Medicine Elder heard this, nodded slightly, and cupped his hands:

"Rest assured, leave everything to your sub... to this old man!"

He had almost said "subordinate" again, but fortunately, he corrected himself in time.

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, not minding it at all.

Medicine Elder was now fiercely loyal to him; never mind being a subordinate, he would even be willing to work like a beast of burden.

"Then I will trouble you, Medicine Elder."

Xiao Yan said politely.

Medicine Elder waved his hand and laughed: "Young Master, you are too kind. This old man's life belongs to you; this little matter is nothing."

[Ding—]

[Hehehe, the host is working Yao Chen like a beast of burden, ruthlessly squeezing out his value, yet the other party is enjoying it!]

[Host gains +300 Super Villain Points!]

The corners of Xiao Yan's mouth twitched slightly.

This system is truly...

At this moment—

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed when he saw Medicine Elder agree.

He knew that Medicine Elder was an eighth-tier alchemist!

An eighth-tier alchemist!

In the entire Dou Qi Continent, that was an existence standing at the very pinnacle!

To have such an alchemy master provide guidance was a heaven-sent opportunity for the Xiao Family!

Afraid that the other party might change his mind, he hurriedly spoke up:

"Senior Medicine Elder, this junior will go arrange the clansmen right now for you to choose from!"

Without waiting for Medicine Elder to respond, he turned and walked out.

"Someone come!"

He shouted.

"Call all the clansmen in the family to the plaza!"

"Let Senior Medicine Elder choose for himself!"

"Yes!"

Someone immediately responded and ran off quickly to pass the order.

Xiao Zhan turned his head to look at the three elders and instructed:

"Three elders, send people to Wutan City immediately to purchase all kinds of basic medicinal herbs!"

"Buy as much as there is!"

"Remember, be quick!"

The three elders nodded repeatedly and hurried off to arrange the manpower.

In an instant, the entire Xiao Family became busy.

Xiao Yan watched this, smiling slightly.

He didn't need to worry about these trivial matters.

With his father and Medicine Elder there, everything would naturally be handled perfectly.

He only needed to—

Wait to reap the rewards.

After settling the matters, Xiao Yan took Xiao Xun'er's small hand and began to stroll around.

The sun was just right, and the breeze was gentle.

The trees on both sides were lush and green, and occasionally a few fallen leaves drifted down with the wind, which had a unique charm of its own.

Xiao Xun'er kept her head bowed, letting Xiao Yan hold her small hand as a faint blush crept across her cheeks. Every now and then, she would steal a glance at Xiao Yan before quickly looking away; in that moment, there was not a trace left of the cold, haughty pride of an Ancient Clan prodigy.

She looked exactly like a young girl who had fallen head over heels in love.

Xiao Yan saw this and found it amusing, though he chose not to point it out.

The two walked along in silence, neither speaking, yet an indescribable sense of harmony and warmth flowed through the air between them.

[Ding--]

[Detected that the host is alone with the Daughter of Destiny, Xiao Xun'er. The atmosphere is ambiguous, and affection is rising! Successfully suppressed the Destiny Protagonist!]

[Destiny Protagonist's Luck Value -200!]

[Host's Luck Value +200!]

[Obtained 300 Super Villain Points!]

[Hehehe... Keep it up, Host. Strive to win over Xiao Xun'er as soon as possible and make the Destiny Protagonist lose his childhood sweetheart completely! When that happens, the Destiny Protagonist's luck will surely plummet!]

The corners of Xiao Yan's mouth twitched slightly.

What on earth was this system thinking about all day?

However--

He looked down at Xiao Xun'er. The girl's profile was as fair as jade under the sunlight, her long eyelashes trembling slightly; she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Win her over directly?

Hmm... that wouldn't be impossible, would it?

Walking side by side, chatting and laughing, they unknowingly arrived at the pavilion in the backyard.

Xiao Xun'er leaned against Xiao Yan's shoulder, feeling the warmth radiating from him, her heart filled with immense peace.

But, suddenly.

"Brother Xiao Yan."

She called out, her voice soft and gentle.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yan replied.

"Do you... really not blame Xun'er?"

Xiao Xun'er looked up, her clear eyes fixed on him, a hint of trepidation flashing within them.

"Blame you for what?"

Xiao Yan was somewhat puzzled.

"Blame Xun'er... for not telling you my true identity."

Xiao Xun'er bit her lip, her voice dropping a notch.

"Brother Xiao Yan--"

"I believe that with your intelligence, you must have guessed that I had other motives for staying in the Xiao Family, right?"