A Deal with the Ancient Clan!

Hearing Xiao Tian's words, Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes blinked lightly as she looked at him. "Brother Xiao Tian, the Tou She Ancient God Jade was left to your Xiao Clan by Uncle Xiao Xuan."

Ever since she had come to the Xiao Clan, she had never asked about the Tou She Ancient God Jade, nor had she intended to complete this mission.

Yet Xiao Tian actually wanted to take it out now, which left her greatly shocked.

Xiao Tian nodded. "Of course. As long as your Ancient Clan meets my conditions, I can hand it over."

"Don't worry. I've already discussed the Ancient Jade with Father."

Xiao Xun'er paused slightly at that, then asked curiously, "In that case, Brother Xiao Tian, what resources do you want? If the Ancient Clan can provide them, we will satisfy your demands."

Xiao Tian thought for a moment before slowly saying, "Simple. I'm an alchemist. When refining certain high-grade pills, I need a great deal of precious medicinal herbs and rare natural treasures."

Xiao Xun'er froze for a moment. "Those conditions can be met. Brother Xiao Tian, there should be more, right?"

Xiao Tian said with a smile, "You little girl, of course. I also need the remains of a Dou Saint of at least three stars, a large number of Dou Techniques, cultivation resources, weapons, and so on."

Ling Ying could not help frowning after hearing that. This brat truly had an enormous appetite. If those things were handed over, the Xiao Clan would undoubtedly rise rapidly.

This fellow really dared to ask for them!

In other words, the Ancient Clan would have to devote itself to nurturing the Xiao Clan!

The elders of the clan would definitely not agree to this.

If not for the relationship between the Xiao Clan and the Ancient Clan back then, they would not even need to waste words. They could simply seize it by force.

Another reason was Xiao Xun'er. With her here, no one in the Ancient Clan would dare entertain such thoughts.

Xiao Xun'er was slightly stunned after hearing this. She did not seem to have the authority to decide on these conditions. The old stubborn elders of the clan would need to agree first.

Even as Gu Yuan's daughter and the Ancient Clan's holy maiden, she found it difficult to give a definite answer at present.

However, Xiao Xun'er suddenly stood up. "Brother Xiao Tian, I will do my best to persuade the clan elders to agree to your conditions, though it may be somewhat difficult."

Xiao Tian nodded. "All right. If the Ancient Clan agrees, I can hand over the Tou She Ancient God."

"It's getting late. Sister Xun'er, get some rest early."

At that moment, Xiao Tian clenched his hand and put away the Tou She Ancient God, then slowly rose to his feet and walked out.

After Xiao Tian left, Ling Ying stepped forward and said, "Miss, Xiao Tian truly dares to ask for anything!"

"I'm afraid the clan elders will find it difficult to agree."

After all, the purpose of sending Xun'er to the Xiao Clan had been to get it for free.

Now they actually had to trade resources for it.

There was no need to invest in the Xiao Clan in the first place.

They would only see it as a waste of resources.

Without Xiao Xuan, the Xiao Clan had no value whatsoever.

Moreover, their Ancient God Bloodline had already dried up!

Xiao Xun'er blinked and said, "Elder Ling, no matter what, Brother Xiao Tian is willing to offer the Tou She Ancient God in exchange for resources. I must make this happen."

"Otherwise, I will not take the Tou She Ancient God Jade from Brother Xiao Tian."

"If they refuse to trade, Xun'er will not take it either!"

"Elder Ling, I'll have to trouble you to deliver the message."

Hearing Xiao Xun'er's words, Ling Ying sighed softly. The young miss treated the Xiao Clan far too well. Having watched her for so long, he understood, yet he said nothing and could only carry out her orders.

He turned into a cloud of black mist where he stood and vanished.

Xiao Xun'er stood by the window as the gentle breeze brushed her face, scattering her silky hair. She raised a hand and tucked it behind her ear, her bright eyes gazing out the window. "If I truly obtain the Ancient Jade, I'll have to leave this place, won't I?"

Having lived in the Xiao Clan for so long, the one she would find hardest to leave was Xiao Yan.

After leaving the room, Xiao Xun'er arrived at the place she often visited.

Looking into the distance.

Under the night sky, in the Xiao Clan's back mountain, a young man was drenched in sweat as he trained diligently.

Eight Extremes Collapse!

Boom!

Sucking Palm!

Xiao Yan stood beneath the moonlight, practicing without pause.

He had to become stronger as quickly as possible!

At that moment, Medicine Elder slowly spoke. "Brat, take a rest. Why are you working so hard?"

"Tomorrow, go out and gain some proper experience."

"For example, the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Fighting powerful magic beasts will improve your strength faster."

"Of course, your teacher will also begin teaching you how to refine pills. When the time comes, I'll pass a few medicinal formulas on to you!"

Xiao Yan had been lying exhausted on the ground, but upon hearing this, he instantly sat up. "Teacher, you're finally going to teach me alchemy! That's great!"

The night passed in the blink of an eye. Xiao Tian got up early, and a knock came at the door. He rubbed his eyes, stretched lazily, then walked over and opened it, only to find Xiao Zhan standing outside.

"Tian'er, didn't you say before that you wanted to meet your other two younger brothers?"

"They are currently in a place called Stone Desert City."

"I heard that mercenaries gather there and that it's a dangerous place. I wonder how the two of them are faring in their training."

Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Xiao Tian had already planned to go today. After all, he had promised his mother that he would look after his younger brothers.

Xiao Yan had now been accounted for, so he could not neglect Xiao Ding and Xiao Li either.

Their lives in Desert City did not seem to be going very well, either.

"All right. I was planning to go find them as well."

After breakfast, Xiao Yan waved goodbye to Xiao Zhan and Xiao Tian, preparing to leave and gain experience outside.

"Father, Big Brother, I'm heading out to train."

Xiao Zhan sighed softly and raised a hand to pat Xiao Yan's shoulder. "A good man should go out and gain experience."

"However, be careful in all things. No matter what you encounter, find a way to preserve your life. Never act recklessly."

"Before doing anything, calmly analyze it first."

"No matter when it is, if you can't get through it, remember to come home!"

Xiao Yan nodded, his face brimming with confidence. "Don't worry, Father. I'll take good care of myself."

With that, Xiao Yan left the Xiao Clan!

Watching Xiao Yan's departing back, Xiao Zhan felt a complicated mix of emotions. Children would one day leave home and search for their own paths.

Though he felt somewhat saddened, he felt even more proud!

"Father, I should be leaving too," Xiao Tian said.

"Mm. Leave the Xiao Clan to Father! Go without worry." Xiao Zhan nodded.

Then Xiao Tian pulled out several strands of hair and blew gently on them. Several Xiao Tians landed on the ground, each possessing the strength of a Dou Emperor. They were more than enough to protect the Xiao Clan.

Xiao Zhan was completely dumbfounded. He had thought it would only be a brief separation, yet so many had appeared!

"Take good care of the Xiao Clan." After saying that, Xiao Tian walked out.

"Master Xiao Tian!" Just as Xiao Tian stepped outside, a voice called out. He turned around and saw a breathtakingly beautiful figure approaching!

It was none other than Ya Fei of the Mittel Auction House.

"Sister Ya Fei!" Xiao Tian was startled.

"Mm!" Ya Fei smiled and walked over on her long, snow-white legs. "Mr. Xiao Tian, I came specifically to see you this time. I would like to do some business involving medicinal herbs with your Xiao Clan."

Hearing this, Xiao Tian said, "Since Sister Ya Fei wishes to do so, that is certainly possible."

After thinking it over, Xiao Tian still agreed. After all, Ya Fei was not a bad person.

The Xiao Clan also needed this sort of business now.

"That's wonderful." Ya Fei's face lit up with delight. If not for Xiao Tian standing before her, she would have jumped in joy.

Afterward, Xiao Tian brought Ya Fei into the Xiao Clan. Once she had finalized the partnership with Xiao Zhan and the other elders, she finally walked back out.

"Since that's settled, I'll see you back," Xiao Tian said.

"All right!" Ya Fei nodded slightly. A cloud descended from the sky, and Ya Fei gently lifted her snow-white leg and stepped onto it.

Her delicate brows immediately furrowed slightly as a soft, yielding sensation spread up from the sole of her foot.