Inside the Xiao Clan ancestral hall, Clan Leader Xiao Zhan was discussing matters with several elders.
At that moment, someone suddenly rushed in from outside.
The moment he entered, he cried, "Clan Leader! The young master has gone mad!"
Xiao Zhan clenched his fist upon hearing that and slammed it onto the table, shattering it with a single blow.
The First Elder smiled and said, "What happened? Take your time and explain."
Xiao Zhan had always been filled with guilt toward his youngest son. Now, for some unknown reason, Xiao Yan's strength had regressed, turning him into a useless good-for-nothing known to everyone.
Xiao Zhan had no solution either. If anything happened to Xiao Yan because of this, he would have failed his late wife.
The messenger took two breaths before continuing, "Clan Leader, the young master went mad during the test just now. Young Master Xiao Yan tested at the third stage of Dou Qi, but instead of being upset, he actually left laughing happily."
The First Elder burst into laughter. The Second Elder stroked his beard and said, "He was already useless. We were planning to send him to one of the clan's businesses as a servant, but now that he has gone mad, he cannot do anything at all."
After hearing this, the First Elder said, "He is still the Clan Leader's son. Even if he cannot do anything, we will not let him starve to death. Right?"
Xiao Zhan snorted coldly and left the ancestral hall with his hands behind his back.
On the back mountain.
Xiao Yan looked at the bright moonlight and took out that ring.
"Hey, you have been absorbing my Dou Qi for three years. Why have you not said a single word?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, an aged figure emerged from the ring.
He looked at Xiao Yan with a puzzled expression.
"How did you know? Could it be that you know something?" Elder Yao asked doubtfully.
If it had been the previous Xiao Yan, he would have flown into a rage by now. But Xiao Yan was not angry that Elder Yao had absorbed his Dou Qi for three years.
That was because he had seen the later plot and knew that Elder Yao was a good person.
"You absorbed my Dou Qi for three years. I can forgive you, but you have to help me recover my former strength and talent as soon as possible."
Elder Yao hummed in acknowledgment, though he could not shake the feeling that something about this was wrong.
The two suddenly fell into an awkward silence, neither knowing what to say.
Elder Yao thought for a moment and sighed.
"Although I do not know how you discovered me, I did absorb your Dou Qi for three years and made you experience the warmth and coldness of the world. How about this? If you are willing to take me as your master, I can guarantee that you will stand at the peak of the entire Dou Qi Continent!"
Xiao Yan did not hesitate in the slightest. He immediately knelt on the ground.
"Master, please accept this bow from your disciple."
Elder Yao nodded and said, "In that case, I will begin helping you cultivate tomorrow. Someone is coming, so I need to hide first."
As soon as Elder Yao finished speaking, he returned to the ring.
"Yan'er, why have you come here again?"
Xiao Zhan's voice drifted over.
Xiao Yan smiled and turned around. To him, Xiao Zhan was an extremely important person. In this life, Xiao Yan would protect Xiao Zhan well and never let him suffer again.
"Father, why are you here?"
Xiao Zhan slowly walked over and said softly, "Yan'er, are you still thinking about this afternoon's test?"
"What is there to think about? I do not care at all," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
Xiao Zhan's heart tightened, then gradually relaxed.
"Yan'er, you are fifteen this year, aren't you?"
"Yes, Father."
"In another year, it seems it will be time for the coming-of-age ceremony." Xiao Zhan gave a bitter smile.
Xiao Yan did not feel nervous at all. He had already survived the college entrance exams. Could the coming-of-age ceremony possibly be more competitive than that?
"Do not worry, Father. I definitely will not disappoint you."
Xiao Zhan sighed.
"I am sorry, Yan'er. If your Dou Qi does not reach the seventh stage in a year, then your father will have no choice but to send you to one of the clan's businesses. After all, I am not the only one who has a say in this family." Xiao Zhan spoke with guilt.
Xiao Yan comforted Xiao Zhan. "Father, do you not believe in me? In one year, I will definitely reach the seventh stage of Dou Qi. I will not disappoint you!"
Xiao Zhan smiled. "Of course I believe in you. All right, let us not talk about this anymore. Go back and rest early. An honored guest will be arriving tomorrow."
Xiao Yan sneered inwardly upon hearing that. Isn't it just Nalan Yanran, who is coming to break off the engagement?
Xiao Yan held that Low-level Summoning Talisman tightly in his hand. It was his only trump card at the moment.
If it merely summoned a Da Dou Shi, that would not be enough to make everyone here wary. Only a Dou Ling expert could suppress those demons and monsters in the early stages.
After speaking, Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and left down the mountain slope.
Xiao Yan rubbed his face.
"System, how do I use this talisman?"
"Ding. The host only needs to select use."
Xiao Yan paused and placed the talisman against his chest.
The next moment, the Summoning Talisman disappeared.
An aged figure appeared beside Xiao Yan.
"Ding. Congratulations, host, for summoning expert Hai Bodong (sealed), a three-star Dou Ling."
Holy shit!
Xiao Yan had truly gotten unbelievably lucky. He had actually summoned Old Hai, Hai Bodong, who had once been a Dou Emperor, using a Low-level Summoning Talisman.
This was one of the most popular characters in the animation, known as the angel investor!
Xiao Yan looked at Hai Bodong, and Hai Bodong looked back at Xiao Yan.
"Old Hai, do you not find it strange that you suddenly appeared here?" Xiao Yan asked.
Hai Bodong said, "A mysterious voice asked me to sign a contract, saying that it could help me return to my peak. However, I would have to guard you forever."
Xiao Yan asked, "You believed it?"
"That mysterious power was very strong. I was once a Dou Emperor, after all, and I could sense it. So I was willing to sign a contract with it. Compared to searching for a Tier 6 Alchemist who possesses Heavenly Flames, this may be easier." Hai Bodong spoke calmly.
Xiao Yan was so happy he nearly jumped up. He had summoned Hai Bodong right at the start! If a Low-level Summoning Talisman was already this powerful, then could stronger Summoning Talismans summon even those legendary figures?
However, Xiao Yan calmed down after a moment and still told Hai Bodong, "Old Hai, I will need your help tomorrow. But you cannot appear before everyone yet. Otherwise, it will not be any fun."
Hai Bodong nodded. For a Dou Ling expert, finding a place to stay in Wutan City could not be easier.
Xiao Yan also returned home.
"Nalan Yanran! I will make you understand that even a useless good-for-nothing cannot be bullied whenever others please!"
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