Elder Yao's Amazement

Two months later, in the Heavenly Mansion, at the Starfall Pavilion.

Xiao Yan was summoned to the hall, completely bewildered. Looking at Elder Yao, who sat at the head of the table, he asked in confusion, "Teacher, is there something you need?"

Elder Yao chuckled, looked Xiao Yan up and down, and praised him, "Kid, not bad. After the Saint Relic, you were four stars, and now, after more than two months, you've improved by two stars."

"It seems that the Saint Marrow Pill is quite effective."

Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "It's all thanks to the teacher."

Xiao Yan's words were not without reason. Elder Yao used the essence of the Creation Saint's bones obtained from the Saint Relic as the main material, along with various rare medicinal herbs, to refine an Eighth Grade Pill, the Saint Marrow Pill, which attracted Seven-Colored Pill Lightning pill Saint Marrow Pill.

It was precisely because of the power of the elixir that Xiao Han was able to break through one after another in a short period of time without any side effects.

"The Gu Tribe Coming-of-Age Ceremony will begin in one month," said the Elder Yao.

"Judging by the time, you'll be leaving in a couple of days."

"There are some things I should give you." With that, Elder Yao took out a crimson Scroll and handed it to Xiao Yan.

The moment the latter received it, the scorching heat emanating from it startled him. The Elder Yao explained from the side:

"After you came back, you mentioned the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame Burning Flame Valley to me, so I took the opportunity to go and visit it."

"That old man from Burning Flame Valley gave it to me without asking any questions."

As she spoke, she added with emotion:

"I never imagined that Xiao Xuan, who created the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame, would actually be an ancestor of your Xiao Clan. What a coincidence!"

"Xiao Xuan?" Xiao Yan murmured, then asked curiously, "Teacher, do you also know about my Xiao Clan's Ancestor Xiao Xuan?"

The Elder Yao's thoughts drifted into the distance. "Your Ancestor Xiao Xuan, was a pinnacle figure in the Fierce Qi Continent back then!"

"As for the details..." the Elder Yao said with amusement, "Let someone else tell you!"

"Someone else?" Xiao Yan was taken aback, then followed Elder Yao's gaze and saw a burly middle-aged figure appear in his field of vision.

The moment their eyes met, Xiao Yan suddenly stood up, his heart trembling violently, his voice shaking slightly. "Father... Father?!"

Xiao Zhan smiled gently and said, "Yan Er, it's been a long time!"

As he spoke, he walked up to Xiao Yan and patted the latter's unmoving body. "You've grown taller and stronger, and your cultivation has improved too..."

Xiao Yan didn't hear what was said after that, but choked out, "Father, why are you here?"

"You're going to the Gu Clan, aren't you?" Xiao Zhan laughed nonchalantly. "Shouldn't I, as your father, come and support you?"

"So that those old fogies from the Gu Clan won't take advantage of their age and make things difficult for you."

Xiao Yan asked excitedly, "Does my older brother know?"

Xiao Zhan nodded. "I know you brothers have a deep bond. He will also be going to the Gu Clan this time."

"Hmm?" Xiao Yan scratched his head in confusion. He went to the Gu Clan for his wife, but did his elder brother really need to go?

"You little rascal!" Xiao Zhan laughed and scolded, "Can't you keep something serious in your head?"

"I'd like to see what you'll do with the person I brought today."

"Who is it?" Xiao Yan asked instinctively.

Xiao Zhan called out to the door, "Cai Lin, come in quickly and take a look at this good-for-nothing brat."

"Cai Lin?!" Upon hearing this name, Xiao Yan froze completely.

Then, he watched without moving as the familiar, charming, and stunning queen walked gracefully toward him.

"Just say what you have to say, you've got yourself into a mess of affairs." Xiao Zhan's tone carried a hint of exasperation. "If you drive such a good daughter-in-law away..."

"You'll see!"

After saying that, he walked out side by side with the Elder Yao who had been watching from the side.

After walking a long distance, a series of crackling sounds suddenly came from the pavilion behind them.

Xiao Zhan and Elder Yao exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.

"Elder Yao, what you did back then was truly wonderful."

Xiao Zhan thanked the Elder Yao. Otherwise, he, Xiao Zhan, would be dreaming if he wanted to hold a granddaughter.

Even her own father, Xiao Lin, after hearing about this, sent a message saying that he would hold his great-granddaughter as soon as he returned.

"Oh?" The Elder Yao looked bewildered. "I didn't do anything. Xiao Clan Leader has misunderstood."

Although he was surprised by Elder Yao's powerful acting skills, Xiao Zhan did not expose him.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

Then, the two began to discuss serious matters. "Elder Yao, Zhan came here today hoping that you could do me a favor."

"Oh? Tell me about it!" Elder Yao chuckled. He really wanted to see what kind of problem could stump a Dou Sheng Expert like Xiao Zhan.

"It's like this..." Xiao Zhan recounted the whole story in detail.

"I see." The Elder Yao nodded, indicating he understood. He said in surprise:

"However, I never expected that the Xiao Clan would have such courage to give up such a treasure as the Tou She Ancient God Jade."

What is the Tou She Ancient God Jade? It's the key to the Ancient Emperor Cave Abode! Even just for a sliver of hope, it would drive Ancient Races mad. Xiao Zhan just gave up like that?

Xiao Zhan smiled slightly:

"My Xiao Clan has fallen to such a state that the Tou She Ancient God Jade is nothing but a useless trifle. It would be better to give it away in public, which would save us a lot of trouble."

And...

Xiao Zhan didn't say was that they already knew where the Tou She Ancient God's Cave Mansion was, and the ancestor had even left someone a big surprise.

"In that case, I'll agree to this," Elder Yao readily agreed.

"During the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, I will appear together with Xiao Clan Leader. I believe those old fellows from the Gu Clan will not interfere."

"Then thank you very much Elder Yao." Xiao Zhan said with a smile and bowed.

At this moment, Elder Yao suddenly said, "I have a question in my mind. I wonder if Xiao Clan Leader could enlighten me?"

"Speak freely!"

The Elder Yao slowly said, "I wonder what the current strength of the Xiao Clan is?"

"This..." Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment.

The Elder Yao thought he couldn't say, but then waved his hand and said, "If it's inconvenient, then so be it, I understand."

"No, it's not that it's inconvenient," Xiao Zhan shook his head, "I just hope that Elder Yao won't mind."

"Mind it?" The Elder Yao was taken aback. He didn't believe that the Xiao Clan had planted spies in his territory.

After Xiao Zhan transmitted his voice to Elder Yao, the latter's expression changed instantly. "Is this true?"

Xiao Zhan nodded.

The Elder Yao smiled wryly, "You've been hiding your true intentions far too well!"

Just now, Xiao Zhan actually told him that nearly one-sixth of the current Dou Zun expert in the Heavenly Mansion Alliance come from the Xiao Clan.

What does this mean?

Today's Heavenly Mansion is no longer the small and insignificant Starfall Pavilion of the past. As Super faction has integrated many top sects, Heavenly Mansion has an unprecedented number of strong people, with about six hundred Dou Zun expert, which can completely deter all the villains.

Among them, the four main forces, namely Pill Tower, Burning Flame Valley, Flower Sect, and Starfall Pavilion, provided about four hundred people.

The others were formed by integrating some top-tier forces from across the Central Plains.

In other words, after removing the four hundred Dou Zun expert from the four major forces, almost half of the remaining two hundred are from the Xiao Clan!

The Elder Yao suddenly realized why, in the early stages of the battle between the Heavenly Mansion and Soul Hall, when the situation was still unclear and many forces were observing, a group of forces that were not too strong joined in without hesitation.

He had initially thought those people were people with deep-seated hatred towards the Soul Hall, and he had even suspected that they might be spies. Now it seems that they are probably from the Xiao Clan.

"We should go back now." Sensing that the commotion in the pavilion had subsided, Xiao Zhan and Elder Yao returned.