The Gu Clan's Decision

Xiao Yan stared blankly at the receding figure, a Storage Ring still clutched in his hand. His lips were slightly agape, and after a long while, he could only utter a gasp of astonishment. "Holy crap!"

At this moment, Elder Yao emerged from the ring in Xiao Yan's hand, looking at Xiao Lin was walking away with a complicated expression. The Xiao Clan had indeed given this old man quite a few surprises!

Xiao Yan had almost never escaped the Xiao Clan's watchful eye throughout his journey.

"Little Yanzi, hurry up and see what's inside!" Elder Yao said anxiously. He couldn't wait to see the Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill.

"Oh, okay!" Xiao Yan suddenly realized what was happening and quickly probed his Soul Strength into it. Then he took a deep breath and his eyes sharpened.

"Teacher, let's talk somewhere else!"

The Elder Yao didn't speak, but silently agreed.

Back in his room, Xiao Yan took the lead and sat down in a chair, taking out a few items from his Storage Ring. However, even these seemingly few items could cause an earthquake in the Central Plains with any one of them.

When the Elder Yao saw the items taken out of his Storage Ring, Tong Kong shrank back. He first took the Jade Box and slightly opened it.

In an instant, a rich fragrance of elixir wafted out, invigorating Xiao Yan and the other man. Even the plants in the room that were about to wither instantly came back to life, and Elder Yao trembled as he closed the Jade Box.

"Hahaha... hahaha... hahaha!" The Elder Yao laughed intermittently. His voice revealed intense excitement, but he was also suppressing his emotions.

Xiao Yan watched in horror. What was going on? Had his teacher gone mad?

Finally, Elder Yao revealed the truth to Xiao Yan: "Ninth Grade Pill, Treasure Pill- level Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill! Hahaha..."

Xiao Yan was overjoyed upon hearing this, "Teacher, is it really Ninth Rank- grade Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill?"

After a long while, the Elder Yao finally calmed his thoughts and returned to his former appearance as a hermit with an air of otherworldly wisdom and ethereal grace.

He nodded slightly, his voice calm but still trembling slightly, "That's right, it is indeed Ninth Rank- grade Bone Growing Blood Melting Pill!"

However, despite their excitement, Xiao Yan and Elder Yao continued to focus their attention on the other two items.

The first thing that caught their eyes was the ancient, Demonic Flame Remnant Map, along with the letter attached to it.

"This is Incomplete Map of the Purification Lotus Demon Fire?!" Xiao Yan exclaimed, taking the map with a mixture of surprise and delight.

Xiao Yan no longer hoped to hide any secrets from his family; the fragment of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map was indeed his long-term goal.

"Take a look at this letter first!" Compared to Xiao Yan, Elder Yao was much more composed. In his opinion, since this letter was placed together with the Demonic Flame Remnant Map, it must have some hidden secrets.

Xiao Yan then glanced at the contents, slowly put down the letter, and said with a complicated expression, "Teacher, please take a look!"

"What's wrong?" Elder Yao asked, puzzled, and later showed the same expression as Xiao Yan.

The above details the extraordinary phenomena that occurred when the Purification Lotus Demon Fire was born. "Double Moons Appear Together, Nine Stars One Body, the Heaven and Earth Tide surged, and the Demon Fire Descends to World!"

Why would they need to come looking for something with such a big commotion?

Moreover, Elder Yao knew very well that although the Heaven and Earth Tide appeared once every thousand years, more than nine hundred years had passed since the last Heaven and Earth Tide appeared, and this time there were less than twenty years left.

At that time, whether it's competing for or refining the Purification Lotus Demon Fire, it will require exceptionally terrifying strength. Just look at Xiao Yan's current cultivation level— Dou Ling Peak!

Elder Yao wasn't sure if he could cultivate the other party to the Dou Zun Peak more than ten years later.

However, there are some details that Xiao Zhan did not write down, such as the fact that every battle for the Purification Lotus Demon Fire involves Dou Sheng Expert from Ancient Races.

This is because they are worried about crushing Xiao Yan all at once. Pressure can promote progress, but too much pressure can ruin a person.

Although Xiao Yan and his companion felt tricked and were seething with Child Flame, they did not give up on collecting the Incomplete Map. Since the map existed, it must have its own logic. They decided to collect it first and see if there would be any unexpected surprises!

Most importantly, including this one, Xiao Yan has collected three fragments of the Incomplete Map. He's missing one! His OCD is acting up.

"Little Yanzi, we need to hurry to Central Plains..." Elder Yao said solemnly.

Originally Elder Yao thought the matter wasn't so urgent, but now there are only a little over ten years left. If Xiao Yan continues to wander around the Northwest Continent, the already slim hope will probably become negligible.

Only by reaching Central Plains, or returning to the Starfall Pavilion and utilizing its numerous cultivation resources, can one have even the slightest chance.

"Yes, teacher!" Xiao Yan said firmly. The Heart Fire Body Tempering in two days would be the best opportunity.

And that wicked disciple's Sea Heart Flame, I'll take it! Elder Yao's heart was filled with murderous intent. Since he was leaving, he might as well do one last job before he left.

As for the "ordinary" jade Jade Pendant on the table, the letter naturally instructed that it should be "safeguarded at all costs!"

Xiao Yan thought the Jade Pendant was exceptionally precious, but Elder Yao had a vague idea from Xiao Zhan's attitude. He was just a little puzzled as to why the Xiao Clan would entrust the extremely weak Xiao Jade Pendant with this Xiao Yan pendant.

Leaving aside the matter between Xiao Yan and the other two, the Gu Clan is currently holding an extremely important meeting.

"Gentlemen, what are your thoughts on the details of this transaction?" asked a middle-aged man with a simple and unassuming appearance, seated at the head of the table.

Although he made no move or show any power, he simply sat there and there, and an extremely terrifying pressure rose up, simply because his name was Gu Yuan, one of the strongest people standing at the top of the Fierce Qi Continent!

Two days ago, Xun Er had already sent the contents of her conversation with Xiao Lin back to the clan, requesting the clan to make a decision.

And so, today's meeting came about.

Because the meeting concerned the Gu Clan's Dou Sheng Expert and the Tou She Ancient God Jade, it was personally presided over by Gu Yuan, the strongest member of the Gu Clan. At the same time, the participants were mostly Supreme Elder with Dou Sheng strength.

After Gu Yuan finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the room, with everyone displaying different expressions.

Many Elder believed that there was no need to consult with the other party about such matters; they should just start seizing the goods directly!

Even the Dou Sheng cherish their lives. If they can live peacefully, who would be willing to risk their lives to fight against the Soul Clan Dou Sheng?

However, they were all aware of the clan leader's intentions, so they had to respect his advice and not be too blatant.

Finally, an Elder stood up, his gleaming forehead testifying to his wisdom. "Clan Leader, I believe this matter requires further consideration. Perhaps we could change the terms...?"

After saying all that, the implication was clear: no way!

Gu Yuan remained unresponsive, his expression unchanged, and continued, "Does anyone else have any other opinions?"

Just then, a voice rang out, "I think this condition is acceptable!"

The voice was somewhat calm and arrogant, but no one dared to show the slightest dissatisfaction with its owner. This was none other than the Black Annihilation King, Gu Lie, who was second only to Gu Yuan in the Gu Clan and was Eight Star Dou Sheng powerhouse!

While the others were waiting for Gu Lie to explain his reasons, he continued to close his eyes and rest, remaining silent, leaving the others speechless.

Next, everyone else expressed their opinions. However, with Gu Lie's statement preceding them, the attitudes of the Elder became much milder. Even if they disagreed, they did not hurl insults at each other.

In addition, there were already some Elder held a favorable view of the Xiao Clan.

A strange balance has been formed between the supporters and the opponents.

Finally... Gu Yuan revealed his decision. "This transaction involves our Gu Clan ..."

"Next!"

The others exchanged bewildered glances. This was to be expected; if it weren't for the clan leader's orders, the entire Xiao Clan would probably have been brought back by now.

However, no one objected to the decision. If Gu Yuan were the only clan leader, the other Elder could have united to directly reject his decision.

However, the two factions are now evenly matched, and Gu Yuan has the only overwhelming advantage.

"Yes!"

After the other Elder left, only Gu Yuan and Gu Lie remained in the main hall.

"Clan Leader, is it necessary for our Gu Clan to go to such lengths for the Xiao Clan?" Gu Lie asked, frowning.

Clearly, Gu Lie's support just now was nothing more than a charade orchestrated by Gu Yuan. With the support of the two strongest members of the Gu Clan, the outcome of this meeting was already predetermined!

However, although Gu Lie said these words on behalf of Gu Yuan, he did not actually believe that the Gu Clan needed to go to such lengths for the Xiao Clan. Fighting to the death with the Soul Clan was not in the interests of their Gu Clan.

"Sigh!" Gu Yuan sighed, "Consider it compensation for the past relationship between our two races! In the future, keep a close eye on those Dou Sheng of the Soul Clan."

"Yes!" Now that the decision had been made, Gu Lie was not one to change his mind, and the order had to be carried out.