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"Xun Er, has something big happened?" Xiao Yan, who had recovered from all his injuries, finally walked out of the room once again, completely unharmed.

In this situation, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shout, "I, Xiao Han San, am back!"

Seeing the Xiao Clan hurrying back and forth and the lively atmosphere around them, their curiosity suddenly burst forth.

For the past month, Xiao Yan has been lying in bed recovering from his injuries, completely unaware of the changes happening in the outside world.

"Ah, it's Xiao Yan Gege!" Seeing Xiao Yan's lively and energetic appearance, Xun Er seemed a little excited and ran towards him with light steps.

However, when Xiao Yan saw Xun Er's actions, he subconsciously took a step back, causing her to pout and look like she was about to cry.

"Xun Er, I'm sorry, Xiao Yan Gege's injuries haven't fully healed yet!" Xiao Yan hurriedly comforted her. When he saw the pitiful Xun Er, his first reaction was not pity, but fear.

Oh no, if Mother finds out Xun Er cried, I'm doomed again! Thinking this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but shiver, and his wounds still throbbed.

"Really?"

"That's so true!" Hearing Xiao Yan's excuse, Xun Er burst into laughter through her tears. With a flick of her small hand, her tears vanished instantly, leaving Xiao Yan utterly bewildered.

Then, Xun Er began to explain, "Uncle said that the Xiao Clan family's Clan Gathering seems to be about to begin. This year's Clan Gathering is quite grand, and many Xiao Clan elders who live elsewhere will be returning!"

Oh, how come I didn't know there was such a magnificent sight! Xiao Yan was a little suspicious.

Xiao Yan was well aware that many of the Xiao Clan elders were away from home for most of the year, as the deserted state of the Xiao Clan Residence was impossible to hide.

However, it was just Clan Gathering. Xun Er might not know this since she had just arrived, but he was very clear about it.

The Xiao Clan Gathering Xiao Clan gathering every year, almost always coinciding with the coming-of-age ceremony, but it has never been so grand in the past.

"Shall we go take a look?" Xiao Yan suggested.

"Yes, Xun Er will listen to Xiao Yan Gege." She nodded cutely as always. Seeing this, Xiao Yan almost couldn't resist reaching out his paw to rub Xun Er's little head again.

"Slap!" Xiao Yan couldn't help but slap his own mischievous hand.

"Hmm?" Xun Er blinked her big eyes, full of doubt. Her adorable appearance once again struck Xiao Yan's heart.

Central Region, Langya Pavilion.

At this time, the Langya Pavilion disciples who were responsible for guarding the secret realm had been transferred, and replaced by another group of people.

The various members of the Xiao Clan exuded different auras, some gentle and refined, some cold and ruthless, and some bloodthirsty and violent, and so on.

Noticing some figures who would never return, Xiao Han fell silent for a moment.

"Is everyone here?" Upon hearing this, some people subconsciously looked around for familiar faces, while others sadly stroked the Storage Ring on their hands.

"Everyone's here!" Yet, the final response was still remarkably uniform.

"Then... let's set off!" Xiao Han nodded casually.

"Huang'er, I'll go first," Xiao Han said gently to Yi Huang.

"Hmm." Yi Huang could also sense the low spirits of the Xiao Clan, and her tone became much lower as well, after all, some of them would never come back.

Xiao Clan Back Mountain, Xiao Zhan and several Elders were anxiously waiting.

"Grand Elder, take a look at my appearance. Is it messy or not?" Xiao Zhan looked around nervously and asked the Grand Elder in a hurry.

"Oh my, my dear Clan Leader." The Grand Elder was getting impatient with Xiao Zhan's nervousness. He had asked eight times a day, every hour. Wasn't that enough?

"Your appearance is already quite good; you haven't disgraced the Xiao Clan family. Isn't that enough?"

"That's good," Xiao Zhan breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that Xiao Zhan lacked mental fortitude; rather, today was the day that the Xiao Clan Members who had left ten years ago were returning.

Those people were originally the most talented members of the Xiao Clan. Even if they stayed in the Xiao Clan and cultivated step by step, there would be no problem for them.

However, for the sake of the Xiao Clan's future, they all resolutely left the shallow waters of the Northwest Continent and headed to the deep sea of Central Plains, paying a huge price.

Therefore, as the clan leader, how could he not be in his best condition to welcome this respectable group of the Xiao Clan?

Finally, under Xiao Dou Dou Zun's keen perception, a fluctuation came from the void. Before he could show his joy, a team of more than seventy people appeared in front of him.

More than seventy people?!

Upon seeing the white-clad man at the front, Xiao Zhan quickly stepped forward and asked expectantly, "Uncle, were the others held up by something?"

Xiao Zhan was thinking to himself, "It can't be what I think; there must be some delay." But he couldn't hide the anxiety on his face.

Xiao Han didn't speak, but turned his head to gesture to the group. Immediately, dozens of Xiao Clan Members stepped forward, took out an ordinary black wooden box from their Storage Ring, held it with both hands, and stood solemnly.

Now, Xiao Zhan could no longer deceive himself, and the other Elder of the Xiao Clan who followed him also showed sorrow on their faces.

"How many of our clansmen are missing?" Xiao Zhan asked, his voice choked with emotion.

It's only been ten years, and so many people have already disappeared with the naked eye. What about the long years to come? What will we do then?

Moreover, these clansmen sacrificed themselves for the Xiao Clan, which makes him, the clan leader who stands behind them, feel unbearable.

This time, Xiao Han answered directly, his tone calm, "Nineteen people: Xiao Ying, Xiao Yun, Xiao Mie, Xiao Jie..."

And so, Xiao Han announced the names of all the Xiao Clan members who had died in battle. As each name appeared, Xiao Han's voice grew lower and lower.

Among these people were both Dou Emperor and Dou Wang; some were all alone, while many more had both parents alive and children; some were rogue cultivators wandering the Central Plains, and others were guards of the Southern City Guard.

Regardless of where they are, what their strength is, or what their status is, they all share a common name— the Xiao Clan.

"Uncle, I understand. The Xiao Clan will never forget the hero's sacrifice." The thought of giving up flashed through his mind, but was quickly banished. Now that things had come to this, how could he easily give up? Xiao Zhan said resolutely.

"The affairs of these soldiers who sacrificed themselves for the Xiao Clan must be handled properly. As for the news, it should be kept secret for a while." Xiao Zhan made up his mind.

"Shall we go to the Clan Gathering?" Xiao Zhan asked for everyone's opinion. The Xiao Clan family members were all in favor of it. They were already longing for their hometown, and now would be a good time to see how the Xiao Clan was doing.

Xiao Han declined, saying, "It's not appropriate for me to show my face right now, so I won't go."

No one else objected to this. Although Xiao Han had brought about tremendous changes to the Xiao Clan, many adult members of the clan knew that the Xiao Clan had a powerful ancestor.

However, most people only know his name but never see him. Minors under the age of sixteen don't even know who he is.

"Alright, then let everyone see the changes my Xiao Clan has undergone over the years, as well as the outstanding descendants of my Xiao Clan." Xiao Zhan said with great pride. He was indeed quite confident in the development of the Xiao Clan over the years, and he was certain that there were outstanding descendants.

This is a good opportunity to showcase our abilities at the family Clan Gathering and put everyone's minds at ease.