Rubbing his aching head, Xiao Yan staggered and slowly opened the tightly closed door.
Stepping out of the courtyard, despite the immense difficulty in accepting it, Xiao Yan had no choice but to accept it.
The ring doesn't seem to have served any purpose.
However, having absorbed so much of his own Dou Qi, Xiao Yan could no longer simply leave it unused.
Having already placed his hopes on this ring, Xiao Yan believed that regardless of success or failure, the ring should at least produce some kind of reaction.
Although his cultivation level had fallen back to the Dou Qi Third Stage.
Fortunately, no one in Wutan City dares to continue attacking the Xiao Clan family.
The Ao Ba Family, in particular, which had already submitted to the Xiao Clan, was subject to special constraints from Oba Pa.
As the patriarch, he always stood at the forefront, directing the Ao Ba Family members to help the Xiao Clan rebuild.
"Young Clan Leader..."
Xiao Yan walked forward, and every member of the Xiao Clan he met greeted Xiao Yan.
Even with immense pressure in his heart, Xiao Yan still had to maintain a calm demeanor.
Although young, Xiao Yan has memories of his previous life and knows that in times like these, he must remain calm and not panic.
Fortunately, the current situation doesn't require Xiao Yan to make too many arrangements.
After all, he's only twelve years old.
The real concerns have already been taken care of by the three elders.
There was no need for Xiao Yan to make a move, and naturally, he didn't need to reveal his cultivation level in the short term.
For seven days in a row, there wasn't much Xiao Yan could do except show up occasionally.
Until they heard that the Nalan Family's support had arrived.
Xiao Yan personally went with the Second Elder to welcome Old Master Nalan Jie.
This was originally a good thing, after all, the Xiao Clan and the Nalan Family had a marriage agreement.
Now that Xiao Zhan's fate is unknown, it is most appropriate for Xiao Yan to go and greet him.
However, when Nalan Jie helped Xiao Yan up, he sensed Xiao Yan's depleted Dou Qi and only then did he realize that Xiao Yan's cultivation level had dropped.
The three elders thus learned that Xiao Yan's cultivation level had fallen back to the Dou Qi Third Stage.
However, Nalan Jie did not complain or treat Xiao Yan with any unusual reaction when he saw him looking dejected.
Instead, he secretly left Xiao Yan a lot of pills for cultivation and healing, and instructed him to cultivate diligently.
After all, Xiao Yan had briefly met him in the capital.
Nalan Jie knew that Xiao Yan's talent was terrifying.
Although the reason for their fall is unknown, the Nalan Family now values Dou Huang expert who is protecting Xiao Clan from behind the scenes!
This is a powerful being comparable to the Misty Cloud Sect Master!
If the other forces of the Jia Ma Empire had a better reason, they probably would have already fled to Wutan City.
However, the Dou Emperor Ling Ying is involved with Xun'er.
Even the three elders remained silent when faced with news related to Xun'er.
So, apart from Xiao Yan and the three elders...
The rest of the Xiao Clan had no idea about the Dou Huang expert.
I stayed in Wutan City for half a month.
Most of the Xiao Clan's mansions have finally been rebuilt.
Although Nalan Jie did not get to see Ling Ying, he had already made the necessary gestures of goodwill towards the Xiao Clan before returning to the capital.
He also told Xiao Yan that the matter of recommending him to the Misty Cloud Sect could be handled at any time.
As Nalan Jie departed...
The news of Xiao Yan's decline in strength gradually spread within the Xiao Clan.
Although everyone was wary of Xiao Yan's status as the young clan leader and dared not speak openly, much Yan Feng was inevitable.
But even so...
Compared to Xiao Yan's previous attitude of always being respectful and obsequious to everyone he met, this was quite different.
Xiao Yan also felt as if he had become a stranger to many people.
" Brother Xiao Yan..."
However, Xun'er remained unchanged.
She even worried that Xiao Yan would be distracted by these things, so she often took the initiative to come to Xiao Yan's courtyard.
Soon, a full month had passed since the Xiao Clan was attacked.
During this time, Xiao Yan's mind matured considerably.
Having experienced the upheaval in the Xiao Clan, the support from the Nalan Family, and the Yan Feng from the Xiao Clan family members after his cultivation level dropped.
Especially now, many of the younger generation who were originally suppressed by Xiao Yan have...
He was already fantasizing about being able to crush Xiao Yan.
This gradually made Xiao Yan realize the truth of those false compliments.
Father disappeared, and the clansmen scorned him.
It is not age that makes us mature, but experience.
Two things made Xiao Yan much more composed.
Xun'er, who had always been by Xiao Yan's side, was naturally the first to notice the change in Xiao Yan.
Similarly, after a month of cultivation, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi remained stable at the Dou Qi Third Stage.
The Dou Qi he cultivated was continuously being absorbed by the ancient ring on his finger, but the ring showed no reaction whatsoever.
"Could it be that you really are a bottomless pit...?"
He was alone in his room.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but recall the mocking look in the eyes of his clansmen as they passed by during the day.
His eyes were lowered, and all his resentment and anger were locked deep inside his mind.
"Buzz!"
Just as Xiao Yan remained silent, the ring on his hand suddenly emitted a faint blue light.
Xiao Yan suddenly sat up in bed, his eyes fixed on the glowing ring. His previously calm eyes were now filled with excitement!
He was praying, he was hoping!
He hoped that this ring would be his chance to turn things around and give him more power to rescue his father from that mysterious force!
Under Xiao Yan's gaze, a stream of light emerged from the ancient ring, then transformed into a phantom figure in front of Xiao Yan.
"Who are you..."
Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao in front of him, his throat seemed to be dry. After taking a deep breath, his eyes returned to calm as he looked Yao Lao in the eye.
He had no way out, so he was fearless!
"I?"
With a faint smile on his face, Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yan and said:
My name is Yao Lao.
" Yao Lao... the one who absorbed my Dou Qi before... shouldn't he also be a senior?"
"That's right. My soul was dormant within this Storage Ring, and it was only thanks to the nourishment of your Dou Qi that I was able to revive."
Yao Lao didn't hide anything, and his gaze towards Xiao Yan held a hint of appreciation.
During this month, although he continued to absorb Xiao Yan's Dou Qi, Yao Lao spent more time observing Xiao Yan.
After a month of observation, the Yao Lao felt that it was enough.
"Phew~"
Knowing that the illusory figure before him was the culprit that had absorbed his Dou Qi, Xiao Yan took a deep breath before carefully speaking:
"Senior, since that's the case, I believe I can be of some help to you. May I ask for your help in rescuing my father? Besides that, if you have any other requests, I will grant them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan respectfully bowed to the transparent old man in front of him.
He didn't know how strong his soul would have to be to remain in that Storage Ring.
However, this is the only "cheat" he can find at the moment.
The Yao Lao looked down at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He gently raised his hand, helped Xiao Yan up, shook his head, and said:
"Although I was once quite powerful, now I am nothing but a phantom soul, and the combat strength I can muster is even less than that of the Dou Emperor guarding outside."
The Yao Lao's calm words caused Xiao Yan to pause, his eyes darkening.
"Little child, why do you always think of relying on my strength?"
"Because... I'm too weak, I... I'm afraid my father won't live to see that day..."
A look of pain flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes.
In fact, he always knew what the optimal solution was.
Relying on his monstrous talent for cultivation, and with the existence of Douluo Xiao Yan and the knowledge of both worlds, he has the opportunity to stand at the very top of this world.
But when it actually happens...
He lost all reason.
In truth, he didn't think he had any feelings for Xiao Zhan, after all, he carried the memories of his past life.
But ever since he was a baby, the other person's care and presence had always been with him, and he only realized it without realizing it.
He has accepted his identity as " Xiao Yan of the Xiao Clan "!
That's why she was willing to risk everything to save her father.
"Your father is missing. What is their purpose? The fact that they haven't attacked your father immediately means they haven't gotten what they want yet."
You are the one who should be the most calm. If you lose your composure, who will save your father?
With his extensive experience, Yao Lao naturally saw things more clearly, and with just a few words, he made Xiao Yan realize the truth.
An outsider's perspective is often clearer, and Xiao Yan couldn't help but think of the broken jade in his arms.
Yes, as long as the other party doesn't succeed, Father will be fine!
Thinking of this, a raging fire seemed to ignite in Xiao Yan's eyes—a vengeful fire powerful enough to devour all living beings!
"Little one, I can help you."
The Yao Lao looked at Xiao Yan and spoke.
Having calmed down a bit, Xiao Yan's expression turned serious upon hearing Yao Lao's words, and he respectfully replied:
"Please enlighten me, senior!"