Chapter 21

After considering this possibility, Xiao Ming's tightly wound nerves relaxed slightly. However, he could not be sure how long Yun Xi could remain in Wu Tan City before attracting Yun Ling's attention.

Xiao Ming knew that if Yun Xi did not return to the Misty Cloud Sect for a long time, it would inevitably draw Yun Ling's notice.

But in Xiao Ming's view, if he sent Yun Xi back to the Misty Cloud Sect now, then given the latter's vengeful nature, he would never let Xiao Ming off so easily.

Yun Xi might even become even more ruthless because of what Xiao Ming had done.

For a time, Xiao Ming sank into another bout of frantic deliberation.

Finding a solution that could satisfy both sides and resolve the predicament everyone faced was Xiao Ming's most urgent task.

But how could he possibly come up with any good ideas so quickly?

"Looks like I can only consider it after I recover from my injuries."

At the Xiao Clan's main residence, Xiao Ming was cultivating on his bed when he sensed a ripple from the communication talisman against his chest.

Earlier, he had made a few alterations to the contents of the communication talisman Yun Xi had sent, then dispatched it toward the Misty Cloud Sect.

Xiao Ming wanted to use this opportunity to probe Yun Ling's situation.

After waiting for several days, he had finally received a response.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Ming flashed out of his room and leaped onto the roof, catching the communication talisman as it descended from the sky.

At that moment, Xiao Ming opened the talisman in his hand with extreme apprehension.

Seeing the talisman densely covered in writing, Xiao Ming could tell just how much Yun Ling cared for this grandson he had never publicly acknowledged.

Nearly all of the lengthy message consisted of instructions for Yun Xi, but when Xiao Ming reached the final page, it felt as though an invisible hand had suddenly seized his heart in a death grip.

Xiao Ming had never imagined that he would happen to encounter Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's three-year agreement just after transmigrating to the Battle Qi Continent.

In a few days, it would be the date of Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's three-year agreement. Thus, Yun Ling urged Yun Xi to put aside whatever he was doing and return to the sect at once.

After reading the communication talisman, Xiao Ming's brows furrowed unconsciously.

He had not expected everything to converge at once.

Now, no matter how unwilling he was, he had to immediately relocate everyone from the Xiao Clan and Black Demon Stockade out of Wu Tan City.

Because after Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's three-year agreement, that old bastard Yun Ling would definitely make a move against the Xiao Clan.

At that time, the Xiao Clan would not have the slightest ability to resist.

They would have to flee eventually anyway, so why not start preparing earlier?

Gazing at the bright moonlight overhead, Xiao Ming inexplicably felt a slight chill in his heart.

He had not felt this way for a long time since arriving on the Battle Qi Continent.

After making his decision, Xiao Ming told Xiao Zhan and the others everything he knew about the Xiao Clan's current predicament the next day, without concealing anything.

When they learned that Yun Xi was from the Misty Cloud Sect, the faces of several clan elders in the hall instantly drained of all color.

Xiao Zhan's expression was also ugly to the extreme.

"Xiao Ming, are you saying that we should hide for the time being?"

After hearing Xiao Ming's words, Xiao Zhan asked with a grave expression.

"Mm."

"But if we do that, our losses will be considerable."

"Indeed."

Xiao Zhan's expression stiffened. "Is there truly no good way to resolve the crisis before us?"

"From what I can see, there isn't."

Xiao Zhan fell silent upon hearing this. But after a moment, his gaze suddenly became incomparably resolute.

"Since this is destined to become a calamity for our Xiao Clan, then as the clan head, I absolutely cannot, because of a momentary lapse in judgment, bury the entire clan's future. Since matters have already reached such an irreparable point, we will do as you say and relocate the entire clan."

Seeing Xiao Zhan make such a decision, a relieved smile appeared on Xiao Ming's lips.

To be honest, before coming here, Xiao Ming had not been certain about any of this. The Xiao Clan had only just managed to eliminate the other two great clans, yet before they could properly enjoy the fruits of victory, they had to hand everything over to others.

No ordinary person could possibly accept such a thing.

So at first, while on the way here, Xiao Ming had worried that Xiao Zhan and the others would be unwilling to give up the benefits before them and choose to remain in Wu Tan City.

Although Xiao Ming had accidentally transmigrated to the Battle Qi Continent, after spending this time together, he had developed some feelings for Xiao Zhan and the others.

If, at such a critical moment, Xiao Ming chose to abandon the Xiao Clan and flee alone, he would surely spend the rest of his life living in guilt. Fortunately, Xiao Zhan was not someone driven solely by profit. When it came to matters of right and wrong, he still made the correct choice.

"Clan Head, you..."

"Enough. Say no more. After everything that happened before, have you still failed to learn any lessons from the two great clans? Right now, nothing is more important than ensuring that our Xiao Clan continues on. My decision is final. You need not say anything further. From now on, Xiao Ming will be fully in charge of the relocation. If anyone dares to openly obey while secretly defying him at this time, they will all be punished according to clan rules!"

Although Xiao Zhan's voice was not loud, it carried an imposing authority that needed no anger.

After saying this, Xiao Zhan rose to his feet and left with a sweep of his sleeve.

As they watched Xiao Zhan's departing back, an elderly man with white hair and beard could not help sighing. "Clan Head, we cannot be so hasty about this matter."

"Heh, there is no need for you to say more. I will naturally make the correct choice. The Xiao Clan's crisis has reached its most critical point. We can only do everything in our power to save ourselves."

Xiao Zhan's tone was exceedingly calm.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's attitude, the many clan elders said no more.

Although Xiao Zhan's decision seemed extremely wise, they still did not quite agree with it.