Return to the Xiao Clan!

Wutan City. Xiao Tian walked along the streets as scattered pedestrians passed by. Quite a few people were talking, and from their conversations, he learned that today was the day the Xiao Clan's younger generation underwent their battle qi testing.

Hearing this, Xiao Tian quickened his pace. After crossing a street, a familiar aura rushed toward him. He stopped at the entrance and looked up at the familiar Xiao Clan emblem.

That was right. This was the Xiao Clan he had been searching for all this time. Xiao Tian clenched his fists as leaves fluttered down from the trees!

Looking at the Xiao Clan's gates, he considered it for a moment before walking inside. Today, everyone had gone to watch the younger generation's battle qi test, and all the clan members had gathered there.

As he passed down a small path, Xiao Tian sighed. This was the place his mother had always longed for while she was alive. Today, he had finally come.

At that moment, a burst of clamor rose from nearby. "Look, it's Young Clan Leader Xiao Yan. It's his turn to test."

"Yeah, he's the genius of our Xiao Clan."

A black-haired youth stepped forward. His face still looked childish, but there was a trace of his mother's bearing between his brows.

Xiao Yan was his younger brother. Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian walked over, but there were too many spectators for him to get close.

The young Xiao Yan clenched his fists and placed his hand on the stone tablet.

"Battle Qi, third stage!"

A voice full of disappointment rang out. Xiao Yan's face instantly turned pale. He clenched his fists so hard that his nails dug into his flesh.

"What a waste. The genius youth who once shook Wutan City has actually become a waste overnight!"

A wave of piercingly harsh voices came from the crowd. Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and stood where he was, his heart suffering a crushing blow.

Xiao Tian took one look and saw that it was indeed just like the original story: a fallen genius. His younger brother, whom he had never met, had become a good-for-nothing. But how could his own brother possibly fall like this!

What fallen genius? As long as he was here, it would be impossible.

It seemed that not only had Father Xiao Zhan failed to manage the Xiao Clan well over the years, the clan had even declined further and further.

For now, he could only see his fourth brother, Xiao Yan. As for his third brother Xiao Li and second brother Xiao Ding, they were not here. They had probably gone out to train, and would later establish the Desert Iron Mercenary Corps!

He merely observed from afar for a moment. Xiao Tian did not go to meet Xiao Yan right away.

A young and immature boy sometimes needed to endure trials as well!

Without weathering wind and rain, how could one see a rainbow and transform into a true powerhouse?

Afterward, Xiao Tian headed straight for the Xiao Clan's main hall. At that moment, Xiao Zhan had just learned that Xiao Yan's battle qi was at the third stage, and his face was full of melancholy. Three elderly men sat below him—the three elders.

"Clan Leader, Xiao Yan only has third-stage battle qi now. This is bad."

"Yes. If this continues, our Xiao Clan in the future may..."

Xiao Zhan directly raised his hand and said, "Three elders, no matter what, Yan'er is my, Xiao Zhan's, son. He is a member of the Xiao Clan."

"Your son is such a waste. If Xiao Yan cannot break through after one year, then he will not be qualified to enjoy the clan's resources!" the First Elder said.

Xiao Zhan's face was filled with anger as he retorted, "Enough! Yan'er is not a waste. I know my son. He was a genius who became a Fighter at the age of eleven!"

"You..."

The three elders could only shake their heads. Why would they not hope that Xiao Yan possessed such dazzling talent and could lead the Xiao Clan to rise?

But at present, there truly was not the slightest sign of hope.

Moreover, Xiao Zhan still held hope for Xiao Yan. They could not understand it.

Just then, Xiao Zhan noticed someone entering. He raised his head and looked over, only to see a figure walk in from outside the doors.

Xiao Zhan immediately became vigilant. "Who goes there!"

The three elders were also startled and all looked toward the entrance.

Only after the other party fully emerged did Xiao Zhan clearly see his appearance. He rose from his seat, his face filled with shock.

The person before him gave him an extremely familiar feeling. His features were delicate and handsome, and he resembled his wife somewhat!

"Father!"

Xiao Tian slowly uttered those two words. Having been reborn, his identity was that of the Xiao Clan's eldest young master.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan froze on the spot. His eyes widened in utter disbelief as he walked forward step by step, and a long-sealed memory surged into his mind.

That was it. The instant he spoke, Xiao Zhan had already guessed. Shock appeared on his face as he slowly said, "You are Tian'er!"

Xiao Tian had already walked up before Xiao Zhan. At last, father and son met once again!

Xiao Zhan could hardly believe it. He... his eyes immediately filled with tears. The people he had wronged most in this life were his eldest son and his wife.

"Father, I finally found you." Xiao Tian looked at his father, Xiao Zhan. His face had become far more haggard and weathered.

"You really are Tian'er. This is wonderful!" Xiao Zhan raised a hand to wipe away his tears. "Look at me, I'm so happy to see you."

"Right, how did you find this place? Where is your mother?" Xiao Zhan asked impatiently. "Didn't she come with you? Is she still angry with me?"

Xiao Tian clenched his fists. "Father, Mother passed away several years ago. Even at the very end, she was thinking of you, and of my brothers."

"This is what she asked me to give you!"

As he spoke, Xiao Tian handed Xiao Zhan a letter and a jade pendant.

At that moment, Xiao Zhan slumped into his chair, his face full of shock. "She... Tian'er, we encountered danger back then and lost contact. After that, Father searched for you and your mother for so many years, but there was never any news. Where exactly were you?"

Grasping the jade pendant in his hand, memories of the past surfaced in Xiao Zhan's mind.

At this moment, all three Xiao Clan elders were stunned, their faces filled with disbelief. He was the Xiao Clan's eldest young master!

How was that possible?

After so many years, they had thought that story had long since been buried.

"In a very distant place," Xiao Tian said.

Xiao Zhan then composed himself, his face full of joy. "Tian'er, now that you have returned today, Father must properly catch up with you."

Xiao Tian nodded. "Mm. However, Father, this time I returned for more than simply seeing all of you."

"I also came to lead the Xiao Clan back to its former glory!"

"Taking care of all of you, taking care of the entire Xiao Clan—that was her final wish."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan felt incomparably guilty. He owed far too much to that mother and son in this lifetime, more than he could ever repay.

As for reviving the Xiao Clan, he believed that the brothers would certainly be able to accomplish it. His heart was filled with pride.

"Tian'er, how did you find the Xiao Clan?" Xiao Zhan asked curiously.

"I traveled through many places and heard of the Xiao Clan from a friend. I wasn't sure, but I never expected that I would truly find it."

Xiao Zhan was stunned. "Good, good, good. Tian'er, it's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."

"Right, these three are the elders of our Xiao Clan."

The three elders stood and cupped their hands. "Greetings, Young Master."

Xiao Tian narrowed his eyes. These three elders were the core strength of the Xiao Clan, all Grand Fighters!

Xiao Zhan nodded in satisfaction. Now that another of his children had returned home, he was especially happy today. "Right, let me take you to meet your younger brother. His name is Xiao Yan. Come to think of it, he looks somewhat like you."

Xiao Tian said, "Father, I have already seen Brother Xiao Yan. When I first arrived, I happened to see him testing his battle qi."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan sighed softly. This also meant that Tian'er knew about Yan'er's situation.

"That boy is probably somewhere worrying right now!"

"It seems it's time for me to meet him." Xiao Tian slowly rose to his feet.

Xiao Zhan nodded slightly. "Good! He should be at the Xiao Clan's rear mountain now. It would be good for you brothers to meet. Father will go with you."

Under Xiao Zhan's lead, Xiao Tian headed toward the Xiao Clan's rear mountain. Along the way, they talked about many things.