Li Clan Faxingguan
You can tell which family's territory it is just by looking at the name. The Li Yuan family in the Great Tang Twin Dragons World is one of the four famous clans, and this is one of the Li Family's strongholds in Yangzhou.
Xu Xiao's purpose in coming to the Twin Dragons World is to collect martial arts techniques from all over the world, and he also wants to study martial arts in this world, so he will stay for a long time.
But this was during the chaotic end of the Sui Dynasty, an environment he did not desire.
Regardless of who is in a position of power, maintaining order is paramount, and Xu Xiao is no exception.
The reason Xu Xiao didn't go directly to Yang Guang, kill him, and declare himself emperor was because he knew it would be futile.
At this time, the world was engulfed in war, and the powerful clans still nominally revered the emperor.
All that everyone lacked was the right opportunity and an excuse. After all, even if they wanted to rebel, most people needed a pretext of the Sui emperor's moral failings.
Throughout history, most people cannot escape the eight characters of 'loyalty, filial piety, propriety, righteousness, integrity, shame, honor, and disgrace' in their entire lives. The shackles on people's hearts are more effective than ropes, far less effective than Xu Xiao's free and unrestrained way of acting according to his nature.
Moreover, the emperors of this world are not just for show; that fellow Yang Guang even possessed the ' True Dragon Qi ' exclusive to emperors.
"The dragon veins and destiny of this world are real. The reason why these powerful families haven't rebelled yet is definitely not because they lack strength, but because they are waiting for Yang Guang's ' True Dragon Qi ' to dissipate."
"The emperor's True Dragon Qi, the protagonist's luck, the He Shi Bi, the War God Temple —if this world is properly developed, my strength should be able to experience another explosive increase."
As he thought this, Xu Xiao stepped into the gate of the Li Clan's mansion, the guards at the door completely ignoring him and the Twin Dragons behind him.
"Master must be a distinguished guest here, yet no one seems to care." Kou Zhong, supporting Xu Ziling, swallowed hard as he looked at the long sword at the waist of the guard beside him.
'These guys are obviously trained fighters. Master brought us here, so we must be meeting someone important.'
With trepidation, Kou Zhong and his companion followed Xu Xiao into the backyard of the manor, where they saw a beautiful woman playing the zither in an open space.
She wore a pale yellow dress that an ordinary woman would often wear, and her face was without makeup, but her delicate features and temperament were already eye-catching.
Li Yuan's third daughter - Li Xiuning
"What a beautiful woman!" Kou Zhong was still drawn to her as if by fate, and couldn't help but exclaim.
" Young Master Zhong, keep your voice down, Master hasn't spoken yet," Xu Ziling quickly reminded him.
However, since everyone here was under Xu Xiao's mental interference, even if he raised his voice, it wouldn't disturb anyone.
At this moment, Li Xiuning was still playing the zither and making music in the courtyard, completely unaware that Xu Xiao and the other two had entered, until Xu Xiao spoke, breaking the silence.
"Well played! Miss Xiuning is indeed a woman proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, martial arts, and strategy."
With the mental interference surrounding the Li Clan's residence lifted, Li Xiuning realized that three strangers were standing in front of her.
Who are you people?
With a sharp cry, Li Xiuning quickly assumed a defensive posture and plucked the strings of her zither, producing a piercing sound in an attempt to attract the guards' attention.
Anyone who can enter the Li Family's territory silently is definitely not someone to be trifled with.
"Relax, don't get so agitated. Even if you make a bigger noise, no one will come."
Xu Xiao smiled and spoke, then beckoned with his hand, and sets of tables and chairs flew out from the surrounding rooms and were set up in the open space.
'This!! Grandmaster or... a powerful figure from the Demon Sect sect?!'
Li Xiuning was startled, completely stunned by Xu Xiao's move.
To control objects with such ease and grace is beyond the capabilities of ordinary masters.
There are only a handful of Grandmaster in the world, and Li Xiuning knows a little about them all. Her only guess is that the other party is from the Demon Sect.
For example, that evil king...
'But that evil king is a legend from decades ago, and hasn't appeared for many years. Could it be him?'
Li Xiuning secretly sized up Xu Xiao. He looked to be about the same age as her, around twenty years old.
Moreover, judging solely from their appearance and demeanor, one would never guess they belong to the Demon Sect or evil sects.
"Miss Xiuning, you've been looking me over. Are you trying to guess who I am? Why don't we sit down and talk?"
Xu Xiao sat down first, inviting Li Xiuning to sit down as if he were the host.
Such composure made Li Xiuning's eyelids twitch.
'This person is truly confident and audacious, completely fearless. Even if he's not one of those world-renowned Grandmaster, he should at least be a newly emerging powerhouse.'
'Since he doesn't seem to have any ill intentions, I'll just listen to what he has to say.'
With that in mind, Li Xiuning walked over and sat down opposite Xu Xiao with grace and poise.
The closer he got, the more he looked at Xu Xiao, the more he felt a faint attraction.
'Could this person be practicing some kind of evil art that can captivate the soul? Why do I feel an irresistible urge to get closer to him?'
Li Xiuning only glanced at Xu Xiao twice before quickly lowering her head.
He silently circulated his Internal Energy, but there was no sign of him being affected by the charm.
'Something's not right. Why is that? There's absolutely no trace of evil magic.'
'But I just have this feeling of closeness to him!'
As a girl from the Li Clan, Li Xiuning is knowledgeable and skilled in martial arts, so it's impossible for her to be attracted by mere appearance.
To put it bluntly, she's seen plenty of handsome men, but it's rare to find someone who can make her feel something just from one meeting.
Besides, Xu Xiao's face isn't exactly exceptionally handsome; it's his Innate biological aura that gives him the advantage.
Innate attraction at the biological genetic level is far more insidious than any evil practice.
'Forget it, let's not look at him yet. Let's find out his identity and background first. This person is too strange.'
After calming herself down, Li Xiuning closed her eyes slightly and spoke softly:
"We still do not know your name, sir, or what brings you here?"
"Naturally, they have something to ask of the Li Clan. I've heard that the Li Family is one of the four great clans, with countless soldiers and fierce generals under their command. To end this chaotic world, we naturally need the Li Family's help."
With a smile, Xu Xiao poured two cups of tea, pushing one towards Li Xiuning, making no attempt to conceal his intentions.
"So you too have come to end this chaotic world? My father loves to befriend chivalrous heroes of the martial world, to work together to restore order to the Central Plains..."
Wait, have you misunderstood?
Xu Xiao Teuchi Li Xiuning. This girl clearly mistook Xu Xiao for one of those martial arts masters who had come to rely on her Li Family.
"Ah? So what does Your Excellency mean?" Li Xiuning's beautiful brows furrowed.
'This person isn't planning to do it all by themselves...'
"What I want is for your Li Family to be at my beck and call, to end this chaotic world. What, you want the Li Family to be at my beck and call?"
Xu Xiao gave a half-smile.
Sure enough, those who have been in positions of power for a long time have become accustomed to treating everyone as if they are just there to fawn over them.