Desert City.
After confirming Hai Bodong's location, Xiao Tian Ce did nothing further. Although Hai Bodong might well sense someone probing him with soul power, Xiao Tian Ce was supremely confident that he would find no trace.
And that was indeed the case. After being sealed by Medusa, Hai Bodong's strength had fallen to the level of a Dou Ling, leaving him unable to detect anything at all.
Unlike Black Rock City, Desert City was desolate. Rather than a city, it looked more like a small town.
Thus, after spending a day resting with Huai En, Xiao Tian Ce tore open space and took him back to the Xiao Clan Old Residence in the Imperial Capital.
The moment he appeared, he saw Huang Min, Huang Lingyun, Xiao Lei, and Xiao Feng hurrying over.
"The clan leader is back!" "Teacher is back!"
Reaching out to stroke Huang Min's little head, Xiao Tian Ce nodded before asking, "Has anything happened during my absence?"
Knowing that he meant the Central Plains, Xiao Lei shook his head. "Reporting to the clan leader, nothing significant has happened in either the Central Plains or the clan."
"Good. Oh, let me introduce you. This child is an orphan I brought back with me. I named him Xiao Huai'en, and from now on, he'll be a member of the Xiao Clan. Take him to find a room and get him settled first," Xiao Tian Ce instructed casually with a nod.
"Teacher, I'll take him."
Huang Lingyun volunteered, then took Huai En by the hand and left the courtyard.
At that moment, Xiao Feng spoke quietly from beside him. "Clan leader, Xiao Yin sent word that Ling Ying, that Dou Huang from the Gu Clan, seems to have discovered him."
Xiao Tian Ce's brows furrowed slightly. After a brief