Puppet, Xiao Zhan's Shock and Warning!

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw the Xiao Family Market's guard unit striding over aggressively.

At the front were Payne, captain of the Xiao Family Guard, and Xiao Yan, the Third Young Master Xiao.

Xiao Yan had been in the market buying Medicinal Herbs for refining Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid when he happened to notice the conflict here and saw Galeo's subordinates gang up on Xiao Lei.

Worried that Xiao Lei and Xiao Xun'er might suffer, yet unable to help them himself, Xiao Yan hurriedly summoned the Xiao Family Market's guard unit.

"Cousin Xiao Lei, are you two all right?" Xiao Yan rushed over and asked with concern.

"Greetings, Young Master Xiao Lei!"

Following behind Xiao Yan, Payne also stepped forward quickly and bowed to Xiao Lei.

Although Xiao Lei's status in the Xiao family was not as high as Xiao Yan's, the clan leader's son, it was still far above that of the guards.

Xiao Lei nodded to Payne, then looked at Xiao Yan with a smile. "We're fine. What brought you here?"

"I was shopping in the market today too. When I saw the commotion here, I went to get help," Xiao Yan said.

"Thanks." Xiao Lei patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder.

Xiao Yan spread his hands. "It seems I didn't help much. I never expected you to be this strong already, Cousin Xiao Lei."

"Just having the intention to help me is enough." Xiao Lei smiled faintly.

Then, Xiao Lei looked at the Xiao Family guards and said, "Sorry for troubling everyone."

"Hehe, Young Master Xiao Lei, you're too polite. This is our duty to begin with."

Payne replied with a smile, then bid farewell to the three of them and led his men away.

"Cousin Xiao Lei, Cousin Xun'er, I won't disturb your shopping any longer."

After Payne and the others left, Xiao Yan also bade the two farewell before turning to continue his shopping.

"Come on, let's keep looking around."

Xiao Lei smiled, then took Xun'er's hand and continued strolling through the market as though nothing had happened.

Only after Xiao Lei and Xun'er's backs disappeared from everyone's sight did Galeo's subordinates hurry forward, carry Galeo away, and return to the Jia Lie Family.

Some of the mercenaries and merchants with stalls in the market felt somewhat unsatisfied as they watched the spectacle come to an end.

The name Xiao Lei was deeply imprinted in their minds as well!

Xiao Lei took Xun'er wandering through the streets of Wu Tan City until evening before they returned hand in hand to the Xiao family.

"Young Master Xiao Lei, the clan leader requests your presence," a Xiao Family guard said as he approached Xiao Lei just after they returned.

Clearly, Xiao Zhan had also learned about what had happened in the market today.

Worried that Xiao Zhan might punish Xiao Lei, Xiao Xun'er said, "Brother Xiao Lei, I'll go with you."

Xiao Lei rubbed Xun'er's head and smiled. "Don't worry. The clan leader is a reasonable man. He won't do anything to me."

At the same time, the familiar voice of the system rang out in Xiao Lei's mind once more.

Ding! You touched Gu Xun'er and obtained a Three-Star Dou Ling Level Puppet!

A Three-Star Dou Ling Level Puppet!

Upon hearing the reward, Xiao Lei was immediately delighted.

Originally, Xiao Lei had planned to keep a low profile and cultivate within the Xiao family for a while, lest that old bastard Gale Bi disregard all propriety and send clan experts after a junior like him.

Now that he had this Dou Ling Puppet, he no longer needed to worry.

If the Jia Lie Family dared provoke him again, he would not mind sending out the Dou Ling Puppet to destroy the Jia Lie Family outright!

With that, Xiao Lei followed the guard toward the clan leader's study.

Xiao Xun'er watched Xiao Lei leave. After hesitating slightly, she did not follow him. Instead, she whispered into the air, "Uncle Ling, keep an eye on Uncle Xiao's side for me."

"Yes, Miss." Ling Ying, hidden in the shadows, replied with a helpless look on his face.

Whenever it involved Xiao Lei, Miss always seemed to lose her composure somewhat!

Meanwhile, Xiao Lei followed the guard and soon arrived at the clan leader's study, where he met Xiao Zhan.

"I heard that you crippled that brat Galeo's five limbs in the market today?" Xiao Zhan glanced at Xiao Lei and asked.

Xiao Lei put on an innocent expression. "Galeo challenged me and was defeated, but he actually sent his men to break my four limbs. I was angered in the moment and did hit him a little too hard, but you can't blame me for that!"

"Good beating! Don't worry, I don't mean to blame you." Xiao Zhan laughed loudly. "Damn it, that little bastard Galeo had it coming!"

During the past two or three years, ever since Xiao Yan's cultivation had regressed and he had been called trash, not only the younger members of the Xiao family but also many people in Wu Tan City had constantly mocked and humiliated him.

Among them, Galeo had caused Xiao Yan trouble more than once.

As Xiao Yan's father, Xiao Zhan naturally had a deep dislike for Galeo.

However, he was both an elder and the Xiao family's clan leader, so he could not act on Xiao Yan's behalf.

Now that Xiao Lei had ruthlessly taught Galeo a lesson, he had helped father and son vent their anger. Naturally, Xiao Zhan was greatly pleased.

Xiao Lei smiled. "As long as the clan leader doesn't blame me, that's good. May I ask why you summoned me?"

"What is your current cultivation?" Xiao Zhan asked instead of answering.

Xiao Lei's thoughts flickered. "Seven Star Dou Zhe."

His strength had been more or less exposed when dealing with Galeo's subordinates today, so there was no harm in admitting it directly.

Besides, his cultivation would soon improve again.

"Seven Star Dou Zhe!" Though Xiao Zhan had already guessed at Xiao Lei's cultivation, he was still deeply shaken upon receiving confirmation.

Taking a deep breath to suppress his shock, Xiao Zhan solemnly warned, "You have completely crippled Galeo. Gale Bi definitely will not let this go."

"As long as you remain within the family, I can naturally ensure your safety. But if you go outside, it will be difficult to prevent the Jia Lie Family's experts from launching a sneak attack."

"So for the time being, stay at home and avoid going out as much as possible. If you must leave, inform me beforehand."

Xiao Lei understood Xiao Zhan's meaning and felt somewhat grateful. He nodded. "Thank you, Clan Leader. I will."

"Mm, you may go. If you need any help, don't stand on ceremony with me. You can also pass word through Xiao Yan." Xiao Zhan patted Xiao Lei on the shoulder and smiled.

"Mm." Xiao Lei agreed, then turned and left the study, heading back to his residence.

After returning to his room, Xiao Lei locked the door. With a thought, he retrieved the Dou Zhe Pill he had obtained from Galeo from the System Space.

"I hope this pill is potent enough," Xiao Lei muttered before placing the Dou Zhe Pill into his mouth.

The pill melted the instant it entered his mouth, transforming into a surge of pure energy that flooded into Xiao Lei's body.

Without hesitation, Xiao Lei immediately circulated the Thunderclap Skill and refined the pure energy.

Before long, his cultivation reached the peak of Seven Star Dou Zhe, then smoothly broke through to 8-Star Dou Zhe!

A quarter of an hour later, Xiao Lei's cultivation broke through once again, reaching the realm of 9-Star Dou Zhe!

Only when Xiao Lei's cultivation reached the peak of 9-Star Dou Zhe was the medicinal power of the Dou Zhe Pill completely absorbed!

Already a 9-Star Dou Zhe. Having cheats really felt great!

Xiao Lei slowly opened his eyes. Sensing his cultivation level, he felt quite satisfied.

After a while, Xiao Lei's thoughts stirred as he thought of something else. It was time to find a more powerful set of Dou Skills!