Three Arrangements for the Xiao Clan! A Cheat Method for Cultivation

"The history of the Xiao Clan?"

Xiao Zhan looked at Zhang Yuan with a strange expression.

As the Xiao family, naturally no one understands the Xiao Clan better than him.

Every family has things that only the patriarch knows, and things that only the patriarch can pass down.

Which part would you like to hear?

Xiao Zhan didn't ask Zhang Yuan why he was interested in the Xiao Clan's history; instead, he prepared to give him a thorough explanation.

"Uncle, do you know where the Xiao Clan operated before they came to the Jia Ma Empire?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"?" Xiao Zhan's smile froze.

According to the clan records passed down through generations of patriarchs, the Xiao Clan was founded by three brothers named Xiao Yu, Xiao Feng, and Xiao Kun. Among them, Xiao Yu was a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) level expert, while the other two were Peak Dou Wang) Dou Huang expert.

The family the three established in the Black Corner Region offended a second-rate power with Dou Zong as its leader, so they had no choice but to flee to the Jia Ma Empire to develop their family. On the way, Xiao Yu was seriously injured and Xiao Feng died.

All three ancestors had descendants. Xiao Zhan's father, Xiao Lin, was a descendant of Xiao Yu, while the Great Elder and the Second Elder were descendants of Xiao Feng and Xiao Kun, respectively.

This part of history is only mentioned briefly in the clan records, and there's not much to say about it. The history before that is completely blank, with no records.

However, a family with a Dou Emperor and two Peak Dou Wang in charge must have had a more glorious history in the past, but the descendants were not up to par and it is now impossible to know.

"It seems my uncle doesn't know, but I do," Zhang Yuan said. "After I broke through to the Dou Ling, someone behind Xun'er told me some things."

Using the Ancient Clan as an excuse, Xiao Zhan had no way of verifying it, nor would he, so he could only believe it.

"Xun'er?" Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat.

He didn't know Xun'er's specific background, but he knew she was definitely extraordinary, because she was sent to the Xiao Clan by a Dou Huang expert so that he could make arrangements for her to grow up happily in the clan.

In return, the powerful figure warned Jia Lie Clan and Ao Ba Clan, preventing them from wiping out the Xiao Clan when they were at their weakest.

"Xun'er comes from a powerful ancient family." Seeing that Xiao Zhan didn't interrupt, Zhang Yuan continued, "It is said that this family has a legendary Dou Sheng Expert, and they were old friends with the Xiao Clan at their peak."

Hiss!

Xiao Zhan stood up abruptly from his chair.

He had considered that Xun'er might come from a second-rate power, or even a first-rate power, but it was unlikely that she came from a top-tier power on the continent.

However, Zhang Yuan told him that Xun'er came from a super power on the continent with a Dou Sheng Expert in charge.

What's even more terrifying is that the Xiao Clan and this Saint power were old friends during the Xiao clan's heyday.

That's Dou Sheng, someone even Dou Zun would look up to. To have a family relationship with someone of that caliber indicates that Dou Sheng once existed.

Unbelievable! Unbelievable!

"Really?" Xiao Zhan asked after a long moment of distraction.

"Really?" Zhang Yuan nodded.

If he were to directly say that the Xiao Clan was once Emperor Clan, he felt that Xiao Zhan either thought he had lost his mind, or that he himself had gone mad, or that he suspected he had been deceived.

He originally didn't want to mention even the Dou Sheng, but in order to make the conversation go more smoothly later, he decided to tell her after much consideration.

"Dou Sheng, Dou Sheng, even if you say Dou Zun"

"It's unimaginable, unbelievable."

Xiao Zhan paced back and forth in the study, calming himself down after a long while.

He sat back down on the stool and asked, "Yuan'er, why did you tell your uncle all this?"

The Xiao Clan's past certainly inspired him, but it was ultimately just the past and had no relevance to the present.

If the news were to get out, it might even attract the attention of powerful forces interested in the former Saint's influence, which would be a disaster.

"Uncle, why do you think a force once led by Dou Sheng has fallen to the point where it doesn't even have Dou Ling expert anymore?" Zhang Yuan asked rhetorically.

Xiao Zhan subconsciously clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly as he asked, "A powerful enemy?"

There are family friends, but also family feuds?

"Hmm." Zhang Yuan nodded and said, "In Central Region, there's a saying that there's eleven top-tier forces: One Hall, One Tower, two sects Three Valleys, Four Directions Pavilion. But besides these, there are other top-tier forces like the Ling Ye Chamber of Commerce."

"According to the person behind Xun'er, the Soul Hall, one of the eleven top powers, is at odds with my Xiao Clan and has a blood feud that could lead to the extermination of our clan."

"Hiss~" Xiao Zhan's heart trembled again.

Currently, the Xiao Clan's strongest members are only a few Da Dou Shi, and even with Zhang Yuan's multiple Dou Ling, they have a mortal enemy—a force with Saint- level expert at its helm. How utterly hopeless is this?

"But Uncle, you don't need to worry too much." Zhang Yuan seemed to see through Xiao Zhan's thoughts and said, "That kind of power might not even notice the Xiao Clan now, and even if they did, they wouldn't care, and even if they did care, they wouldn't send much force to target them."

It's a very simple principle. Back then, the Xiao Clan, while not necessarily the top of the Eight Great Emperor Clans, was definitely among the top three. With Xiao Xuan's existence, they were even more likely to secure second place and contend for first.

Despite the formidable Xiao Clan's numerous Dou Sheng Expert and Dou Zun expert, they quickly declined and perished due to Xiao Xuan's failed attempt to break through to Dou Emperor, which depleted his Dou Emperor Bloodline. Coupled with the Soul Clan's reckless sneak attacks, they were quickly defeated and disappeared.

The Xiao Clan, now just a handful of minor figures with only a few Da Dou Shi in charge, hardly deserves the attention of the Soul Clan.

Even external forces like the Soul Hall and its subordinate units wouldn't care.

Only the lowest-ranking people might resort to violence for a little bit of performance.

Unless there is a reborn member of the Soul Clan who knows that Little Yan will become an emperor in the future, only a fool would use a powerful figure to deal with the current Xiao Clan.

Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

It's entirely possible that they were after the Tou She Ancient God Jade.

However, with Gu Yuan present, the Hun Tiandi will not rush to make a move before he is fully prepared.

"Hmm." Xiao Zhan Divine Points.

As the Xiao family, he wasn't stupid; he could understand the meaning behind Zhang Yuan's words.

After Ninth-Rank Demonic Beast kills another Ninth-Rank Demonic Beast, would it care about the tiny insects that sprouted from the corpse of the first Ninth-Rank Demonic Beast?

However, it is a fact that a super power with Dou Sheng) in charge is a mortal enemy of the Xiao Clan. As long as the Xiao Clan grows to a certain level, it will definitely be noticed and attract attention and targeting.

What should I do?

"But a man who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present." Zhang Yuan First Turn, saying, "Knowing that there is a powerful enemy, the Xiao Clan can no longer grow recklessly. We need to make some long-term plans, and not wait until disaster strikes before we do anything."

"Hmm." Xiao Zhan nodded emphatically, then looked at Zhang Yuan with hopeful eyes. "What are your plans?"

Zhang Yuan and Xiao Yan showed maturity and composure far beyond their peers from a young age. Zhang Yuan, in particular, not only had great talent for cultivation, but also planned ahead in everything he did, demonstrating great method.

Since he came to me to talk about these things, he must already have some kind of plan.

As the uncle, all you need to do is lie down.

Three arrangements!

Zhang Yuan raised three fingers, then lowered one, saying, "Jade must be carved to become a vessel, and shallow waters cannot nurture a dragon. Let all the younger generation of the Xiao Clan family participate in the Jia Nan Academy's assessment in six months, and then Jia Nan Academy to study."

"Jia Nan Academy has internal competition but is relatively safe. Located in the Jia Nan Academy Black Corner Region, the area outside the academy is extremely dangerous, providing a training ground for the younger generation."

Among the younger generation of the Xiao Clan, only Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning were originally qualified to go to the Jia Nan Academy.

However, ever since the Xiao Clan monopolized Wutan City and expanded their business empire with Foundation Building Spirit Liquid as a specialty, the younger generation of the family have all been nurtured. While not every one of them is a genius, they are all qualified to the Jia Nan Academy.

The Inner Academy of the Jia Nan Academy has the Fallen Heart Flame, a cultivation cheat device. When Xiao Yan goes there, he will solve the fire poison problem, acquire various Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, and build some connections. It would be a waste not to take advantage of these opportunities. It's perfect for the younger generation to go.

"Okay." Xiao Zhan nodded immediately.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket. It's good that the younger generation is going out to seek training and development; there's no rush for them to take over the family business.

"The second arrangement is that all high-ranking members of the Xiao Clan who are related by blood will go into seclusion and focus on cultivation!" Zhang Yuan continued.

Once he and Little Yan become emperors, the cultivation levels of all those related by blood will skyrocket, making them useful in the future. What needs to be done now is to stay alive and prevent the Xiao Clan from dwindling in number.

This is also his way of repaying the Xiao Clan for their tireless efforts in nurturing him over the years!

"This..." Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment.

He was somewhat reluctant to give up his legacy in Wutan City.

If the higher-ups in the Xiao Clan all go into seclusion to cultivate their skills, then their Control realm over the power will be insufficient, and where will they obtain resources?

"The third arrangement," Zhang Yuan continued, understanding Xiao Zhan's concerns. "The Xiao Clan's businesses will all be managed by Ya Fei."

"?" Xiao Zhan was a little confused.

It feels like you're trying to sell our Xiao Clan to your business representative.

"Uncle, broaden your horizons!" Zhang Yuan said earnestly, "Because of Xun'er, the forces behind her will support me. In the future, I will definitely become Dou Zong, and even Dou Zun is not out of the question."

There are only two possibilities when it comes to waving a big flag: zero times or countless times!

"With my help, Little Yan has a bright future. With his Alchemist master, he might even have the chance to become Rank 7 Alchemist in the future."

"With Little Yan and me joining forces, building a power surpassing the Jia Ma Empire would be a piece of cake. Is it really necessary for the Xiao Clan to be so fixated on a small Wutan City?"

"As for resources, I am about to become the Stone Desert City Lord, and I am currently the Imperial Family Imperial Tutor of Princess Yaoye of the Imperial Family. At that time..."

Zhang Yuan analyzed the situation from multiple angles, and Xiao Zhan quickly understood.

Dou Huang expert can single-handedly govern a nation, Dou Wang expert can dominate a region of an empire.

Zhang Yuan and Xiao Yan have promising futures, so there's really no need for them to cling to their current assets in Wutan City.

Moreover, the Xiao Clan merely went into seclusion, rather than abandoning Wutan City; they simply managed it through Ya Fei.

If we have enough strength, we don't need to worry about Wutan City slipping out of our Control realm. If we don't have enough strength, Jia Lie Clan and Ao Ba Clan serve as cautionary tales. Even dogs bite their owners; you have to be strong yourself to succeed.

"But Yuan'er, your uncle has another question." Xiao Zhan habitually tapped his hand on the table for a while before asking, "The Northwest Continent is the most barren of the Nine Provinces, and the Jia Ma Empire is located in the Northwest Continent. Its overall strength is inferior to the surrounding empires, and Wutan City is just a backward large city in the Northeast Province of the Jia Ma Empire."

"Our Xiao Clan is here; it's no different from living in seclusion, is it?"

Zhang Yuan is right, but there's no need for the Xiao Clan to hide in some remote mountain valley, is there?

If a force of Dou Sheng Expert attacks, hiding seems useless.

"That's because there are better, more secluded places."

Zhang Yuan smiled and raised his hand to put away the Five Elements Spirit Turtle Pearl.

Just then, Xiao Yan's voice rang out from outside the study. "Father, cousin, I'm here."

"Come in quickly," Zhang Yuan urged.

Xiao Yan immediately pushed open the door and entered, arriving beside Zhang Yuan and Xiao Zhan.

Before he could speak, Zhang Yuan took out the Mirage Fish Flood Dragon Pearl and placed it on the table, then said, "Uncle, Brother Yan, don't resist anymore. I'll take you somewhere."

His plan was to send all members of the Xiao Clan who were related by blood to live in their personal Small World.

In the original timeline, the Misty Cloud Sect and the Xiao Clan became enemies. Yun Shan was transformed by the Soul Hall into a treacherous person to deal with the Xiao Clan. Xiao Zhan disappeared, and the Xiao Clan was hunted down for several years, barely surviving under the protection of the Mittel Family.

No one can guarantee that such a situation won't happen again. To be on the safe side, it's better to live in seclusion. Besides, the spiritual energy in the Small World is more abundant, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort.

This was his way of repaying the high-ranking members of the Xiao Clan, but young people shouldn't lose their drive, so he arranged for them all to study at the Jia Nan Academy.

As for entrusting the Xiao Clan family's businesses to Ya Fei, it was a way to avoid waste, to give an account to the older generation of the Xiao Clan, and also a test for Ya Fei.

Of course, there were benefits to doing this. When Ling Ying broke through to the Dou Zong, he discovered that by using his Soul Power to observe the person cultivating in the Small World, he could obtain some of their cultivation insights.

In other words, the Xiao Clan' efforts to cultivate in his Small World were also helping him cultivate.

As his understanding of cultivation techniques and Dou Technique increases, and by utilizing the power of the Thunder God Diagram training space, he can create more and better cultivation techniques and Dou Technique that are more suitable for him.

This is a win-win situation.

After settling the Xiao Clan in, there were no more worries.

With the backing of Dou Zong, he no longer puts on airs in the Jia Ma Empire!

(End of this chapter)