That night, the Xiao Clan compound blazed with lights.
As the dominant power in Wutan City, the Xiao Clan naturally drew attention with every move it made. By that afternoon, news of Xiao Yu's return had spread throughout the city.
Upon learning that the empire's legend had returned, the people of the city erupted into discussion.
Many young people declared that they wanted to meet their idol.
As a result, the normally quiet, deserted entrance to the Xiao Clan compound was now surrounded by onlookers, though they all stood at a distance, not daring to approach.
Almost the entire street was packed. The scene bore a striking resemblance to those fan meetings for top celebrities back on Earth in his previous life.
Inside the Xiao Clan compound, at the Square.
Moonlight stones had been hung everywhere, illuminating the darkness. Hundreds of banquet tables filled the Square. Had it not been so spacious, there would never have been room for so many tables, chairs, and benches.
Every Xiao Clan member at the banquet wore a broad smile. They chatted back and forth, occasionally helping themselves to food or drinking wine, enjoying themselves to the fullest.
The conversation was even livelier in the area where the younger members of the Xiao Clan sat.
"Cousin Xiao Yu's return really is a big event. Look at the huge spectacle the clan has put on."
"Of course! Who is Cousin Xiao Yu? A powerhouse who can take the Misty Cloud Sect head-on! Now he's also the Young Clan Head. They have to take this seriously."
"If it weren't for Cousin Xiao Yu, the clan couldn't have developed so quickly over the past few years. We ought to thank him, too. Otherwise, how could we be living so well?"
"Exactly. Cousin Xiao Yu is my idol.