Coming-of-Age Ceremony
After all the guests were seated, the Xiao Household began their Coming-of-Age Ceremony.
This Coming-of-Age Ceremony for the Xiao Household was personally overseen by the patriarch Xiao Dongcheng!
Of course, normally, this kind of Coming-of-Age Ceremony is usually handled by the Xiao Household Elder, and the clan leader does not need to be busy with these trivial matters.
The Xiao Household typically has three Elder positions: the First Elder, the Second Elder, and the Third Elder.
Just like when Xiao Lin participated in the auction held by the Mittel Family, in addition to bringing three peers, the other person who accompanied him was the Third Elder.
Also, during the trip to the Secret Realm, besides Xiao Lin and ten Da Dou Shi, the Xiao Household sent their Second Elder.
Unfortunately, after so many years, all three Elders of the Xiao Household, including the First Elder, have passed away.
Normally, with the passing of three Xiao Household Elders, new Elders should be appointed immediately to fill their vacancies.
However, the Xiao Household's current situation is somewhat unique.
The old patriarch Xiao Dongcheng, was about to step down. Therefore, after discussion, it was finally decided that the new Xiao Household Elders would be appointed after Xiao Lin took office.
This is also to establish Xiao Lin's absolute authority within the Xiao Household in the future!
After all, judging from the Original Work, when the three Elders joined forces, they were enough to rival the clan leader.
Given Xiao Lin's current prestige and strength within the Xiao Household, while he might not quite reach that level, appointing him as Elder would indeed be the most suitable choice.
As for the three Elders of Xiao Lin's generation, Xiao Lin already had a choice in mind.
Or rather, the Xiao Household family members were also aware of this.
If it weren't for the need for Xiao Lin to personally appoint them after taking office, these three might have already inherited the positions of Elder after the passing of the three older Elders.
Moreover, over the years, these three members of the Xiao Household, although they did not have the title of Elder, had already acted as Elders in reality.
Before Xiao Lin returned, the three of them usually helped the clan leader Xiao Dongcheng handle all the affairs of the Xiao Household.
These three people were naturally Xiao Zhen, Xiao Ze, Xiao Yi, who were favored by Xiao Lin and thus brought to the Mittel Auction House.
After Xiao Lin the position of clan leader, the three of them should become the new Three Great Elders of the Xiao Household.
However, for the time being, because the ceremony is not officially recognized, only the patriarch Xiao Dongcheng is qualified to hold this Coming-of-Age Ceremony for the Xiao Household.
In addition, since it was his last day as the head of the Xiao Household family, it was most reasonable for Xiao Dongcheng to handle many things.
In Xiao Lin's words, it's about continuing to contribute before stepping down.
Coming-of-Age Ceremonies are very complicated!
This was Xiao Lin's first feeling when he observed the ceremony held by clan chief Xiao Dongcheng.
However, since he was about to take over as clan leader, he couldn't slack off and had to learn it!
After all, as the clan leader, you may not like these things passed down from our ancestors, but you must know them!
These rules, so deeply ingrained in the blood of every member of the Xiao Household, are sometimes truly unavoidable.
Therefore, during the prelude to the Coming-of-Age Ceremony held by the clan leader Xiao Dongcheng, Xiao Lin, like a poor student, forced himself to memorize all the steps.
"Xiao Lin, you seem to be having a hard time adjusting?"
Just as Xiao Lin was forcing himself to memorize all of the clan leader Xiao Dongcheng's actions, a voice suddenly came to his ear.
There was a hint of schadenfreude in that voice.
Xiao Lin didn't even need to turn his head to know that it must have been sent by his best friend Nalan Jie.
Only Nalan Jie would tease him at this time.
"Brother Xiao, you'll get used to it. After all, Brother Nalan and I went through similar experiences before!"
These words were spoken by Mu Chen.
However, his words were less of a consolation and more of an insult to someone who's down!
Given Nalan Jie and Mu Chen's status, their seats were naturally very close to Xiao Lin's.
"Ugh, these rules can be really annoying sometimes."
Faced with his two friends' teasing, Xiao Lin couldn't help but retort.
This kind of rule is probably a common problem among some powerful groups.
"Xiao Lin, this is still considered good. If I'm not mistaken, the upcoming clan leader inauguration ceremony will only be more complicated than this. I hope you can handle it. Back when I took over as the Misty Cloud Sect Master— "
Seeing that Xiao Lin was already starting to get a headache, even Yun Shan couldn't help but add insult to injury!
However, as Yun Shan finished speaking, it seemed that he recalled some unbearable memories and hurriedly banished those memories from his mind.
At the same time, he subconsciously glanced at Yun Yun, who was watching the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony with great interest.
Feeling her teacher's gaze, Yun Yun turned her head and looked at Yun Shan with a puzzled expression.
"Teacher, what's wrong?"
Yun Yun asked, puzzled.
"It's alright, Yun Yun. Don't work too hard managing the Misty Cloud Sect in the future."
Yun Shan's words left Yun Yun feeling somewhat bewildered.
However, she still nodded her little head with difficulty.
On the other side, Xiao Lin felt his vision blurring after hearing Yun Shan's explanation.
I must say, Yun Shan's words make a lot of sense.
If Coming-of-Age Ceremonies are this complicated, how simple can the clan leader's enthronement ceremony be?
"I'll definitely change all these ridiculous rules for him from now on!"
At this moment, Xiao Lin secretly made a vow in his heart!
And so, the prelude to the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony took about two hours!
They worked from early morning until noon!
Even Yun Yun, who was initially very enthusiastic, later became less so.
However, judging from the expressions on the faces of the various factions, they were clearly quite accustomed to this kind of ritual.
After all, that's basically how their own families have lived.
"The ceremony is complete!"
Finally, as the clan leader Xiao Dongcheng finished his ceremony, everyone around, who had been dozing off, perked up immediately.
Because the climax of the Coming-of-Age Ceremony has finally arrived.
This is the scene that everyone is most interested in!
The potential of the younger generation in each family will be revealed by their future performance.
"Next, the final test will be conducted. By today, all members of the Xiao Household family who are 16 years of age or older must undergo a test of their Dou Qi cultivation. Those whose Dou Qi cultivation has not reached the Seventh Stage of Dou Qi before this test will be assigned to various regions under the jurisdiction of the Xiao Household for trials."
Clan Chief Xiao Dongcheng's extremely solemn voice rang out once again.
As for the so-called trials, they were actually just going to various places to serve as managers.
In this situation, there's basically no chance of getting ahead.
It's rare for someone to not reach the Seventh Stage of Dou Qi at the age of 16, and then be assigned to a management position, yet still manage to surpass it.
This system may seem cruel, but it is actually quite reasonable!
In a family, it's impossible for everyone to be allocated the same resources.
Therefore, talented clansmen can receive the clan's support; those without talent can only strive to assist the talented clansmen. This is the way for a clan's power to survive.
The idea of someone having no talent but still needing family support only exists in brainless novel plots.
Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility of clansmen who demonstrate their talent later in life.
But why should the family risk everything for this?
So, are you the one who's gone mad, or is this whole family mad?
Therefore, even though Xiao Lin has awakened his Past-Life Wisdom and has memories of his past life, he has no objection to this.