chsdbacks Chapter 237 Hai Lao 2 and Xiao Changsheng's Method to Save Their Clan!
Chapter 237 Hai Lao 2 and Xiao Changsheng's Method to Save Their Clan!
In less than half an hour.
The news that a mysterious Golden Core sword cultivator had descended upon the Purple Cloud Sect and, in order to avenge his disciples, had swiftly destroyed the sect's outer courtyard reached the ears of various powerful forces.
At the same time, the news of Xiaozhai Village, a mortal village that had been sealed off by the Ziyun Sect and the Qing Kingdom royal family five years ago, also spread widely.
Logically speaking, it should have been just the destruction of an ordinary village.
There was absolutely no chance that it would attract the attention of the major powers.
But there were too many Golden Core experts involved in that village.
Qing Kingdom.
Hanhai Royal City.
Although it was already night, the city and the royal palace were still brightly lit.
The streets were bustling with activity.
This also highlights the political integrity of the Qing Kingdom and the valor of the current emperor.
City center street.
As usual, Hai Lao Er sat with his legs crossed, humming a tune, leisurely setting up his stall.
He looked at the stars in the sky, his face showing emotion and pride.
"First, they descended upon the Qing Kingdom and forced the Qing royal family to compromise and assist in investigating Zhang Tiedan's whereabouts."
He then descended upon the Purple Cloud Sect, shattering the outer courtyard with his sword.
Senior, you really know your stuff.
A powerful swordsman in the late Golden Core stage!
It's my blessing to be beaten up by you!
Sigh, I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to see you again!
I've thought it over and decided not to take the premium Essence Pill you gave me.
This is proof that I've ever seen a great swordsman in the late Golden Core stage!
"After my wife goes to the wedding in a couple of days and the baby is born, I will definitely tell them about this!"
Thinking of this, Hai Lao Er seemed to see his descendants looking at him with admiration and respect.
I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
This attracted the attention of nearby stall owners.
"Hey, Hai Lao Er, have you gone mad today?"
Why are you always smiling?
Also, today is the day you collect protection money. It's already dark, why haven't you collected it yet?
What, changed your mind?
The speaker was a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining. He wasn't afraid of Hai Lao Er and asked loudly.
Upon hearing this, Hai Lao Er raised an eyebrow:
"Hey! You were right, Wang Ergou!"
We won't accept them anymore! We won't accept them anymore!
I, Hai Lao Er, will marry and have children, and establish the Hai Clan Immortal Clan!
I won't collect protection money; I'll bring blessings to my descendants!
I'm not going to waste my breath on you guys. My sister-in-law introduced me to a woman these past few days, and she's different from you single guys.
They're gone.
After saying that, Hai Lao Er picked up the spiritual object placed on the ground and disappeared into the long night, ignoring the shocked gazes of the crowd.
Meanwhile, the Xiao family.
After listening to the information reported by the scout.
Inside the main hall, the patriarch and elders all wore expressions of regret.
The patriarch, Xiao Jingwu, sighed and said, "Alas, what a pity."
If Master Zidian had taken a tougher stance, my Xiao family would have certainly caused great damage to the reputation of the Ziyun Sect this time.
Well, how could someone who can become a Golden Core Ancestor be a fool?
Moreover, that Golden Core sword cultivator was extremely powerful, so it was only natural for the Purple Cloud Sect to admit their mistake and show weakness.
He said this to comfort himself, and also to comfort the Xiao family's senior members.
During this period, the Xiao family lost two second-tier mines to the Ziyun Sect, and their resentment towards the Ziyun Sect was extremely strong.
Now that they finally have a chance to humiliate them, they can't take advantage of it.
Young clan leader Xiao Changsheng was shocked to see that the clan's higher-ups had been so easily defeated.
I was very disappointed.
If things continue like this, the day the family patriarch reaches the end of his life will be the day the Xiao family perishes!
But he is not the clan leader yet, and everyone present is an elder, so he has no right to preach.
The only option is to change the subject.
Looking at his father sitting in the main seat, he said, "Clan leader, the identity of the Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Xiao who came some time ago has been verified."
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Xiao Jingwu and the other elders were successfully distracted.
"Oh? Changsheng, is Xiao Yan a descendant of my Xiao family?"
Upon hearing the question, Xiao Changsheng replied:
"Clan Chief, you are indeed a descendant of the Xiao family, a branch of the Xiao family back then."
Xiao Yan's great-grandfather, Xiao Jing, decisively scattered his family fortune and fled to Penglai Islands a hundred years ago. In order to protect his family, he left behind only a token of the Xiao family and destroyed everything else related to the Xiao family, including the Xiao family's inherited cultivation techniques and spells.
In addition, there were two Golden Core sword cultivators in the Zhang clan of Xuanxiao Mountain at that time, who were very famous, so the disciples of Ziyun Sect did not dare to search extensively.
Xiao Jing's family was thus saved.
In order to repay the Zhang family, they took the initiative to attach themselves to the Zhang family and established the Xiao family of Wutan Mountain.
The current clan leader, Xiao Zhan, is at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining and has the potential to establish a foundation.
Xiao Yan is Xiao Zhan's son, and at the age of twenty-three, he has already entered the Foundation Establishment stage.
Their talent is far superior to mine.
I suggest that the Xiao family of Wutanshan be returned to the clan and nurtured with the full strength of the clan.
This will surely add another Golden Core Ancestor to the family!
When Xiao Yan was mentioned, Xiao Changsheng's eyes were filled with emotion.
At twenty-three, he had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, a full ten years ahead of him!
With such talent, it wouldn't be difficult for him to become a Golden Core cultivator under the full support of the Xiao family.
As for himself, although he had some talent, he believed that the possibility of breaking through to the Golden Core stage was not great, or even extremely small.
A person in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage at the age of forty-three is not considered a potential Golden Core cultivator.
Upon hearing Xiao Changsheng's words, Xiao Yuanli, the eldest elder of the Xiao family, was somewhat tempted.
But after serving as the young patriarch of the Xiao family for more than 20 years, does Xiao Changsheng really believe that his position will be replaced?
Are they really willing to hand over a large amount of cultivation resources?
So, he tentatively asked:
"Chang Sheng, have you thought this through? If Xiao Yan returns and the family devotes all its efforts to nurturing him, your cultivation resources will be reduced by at least half."
At that time…
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Xiao Changsheng's handsome face, and he unfolded his feather fan and gently fanned himself.
As intelligent as he was, he naturally understood the meaning behind Xiao Yuanli's words.
He said gently, "Elder, you don't need to test me. I am serious and willing."
If I were talented enough, I certainly wouldn't have said that.
But it's clear that my talent isn't enough to save the Xiao family.
Neither my father nor any of the elders are qualified to attempt the Golden Core stage.
At most, our ancestor can protect the Xiao family for another sixty years.
If no Golden Core is born in my Xiao family within sixty years, the family will perish.
Rather than waiting to die, why not take a gamble and make Xiao Yan the young patriarch of my Xiao family?
"At least if we give our all to nurture Xiao Yan, our Xiao family still has a glimmer of hope, doesn't it?"
Xiao Changsheng's eyes were utterly sincere, without the slightest hint of pretense.
The current patriarch of the Xiao family is willing to give up everything for the sake of the family, returning from the Nascent Soul sect in the Northern Xuanwu Sea to save the Xiao family from danger.
They have guarded the family for over a hundred years.
He was born and raised in the Xiao family, so it can be said that his traces can be found in every part of the Xiao family.
How could we just stand by and watch it disappear into the long river of history!
During his more than twenty years as the young patriarch of the Xiao family, he not only diligently cultivated his skills but also sought a glimmer of hope for the family's survival.
I made many plans and preparations.
Although the Xiao family bloodline can be preserved sixty years later, the Xiao family will still perish.
Now, a way to protect the Xiao family has finally been found, and the only price is losing the position of young clan leader and some cultivation resources.
What's there to hesitate about?
Compared to the price our ancestors paid, what is this?
For the sake of our ancestor, and for his own sake, the Xiao family must not perish!
Hearing Xiao Changsheng's words, Xiao Yuanli was not angry at all about being interrupted.
On the contrary, he looked at Xiao Changsheng with even more satisfaction.
He laughed loudly: "Hahaha!"
Good! Excellent! Immortality!
"Since you're willing to live long, what are we old folks waiting for?"
Upon hearing the Grand Elder's words, Xiao Changsheng smiled.
He had originally thought that the Grand Elder would refuse because Xiao Yan was not born into the Xiao family and therefore lacked a strong sense of belonging to the family.
It seems the Grand Elder is not a pedantic person.
As for his father, Xiao Changsheng was not worried; Xiao Jingwu would generally listen to what his father said.
Just then, Xiao Yuanli's voice rang out again, asking in confusion:
"Chang Sheng, I heard that Xiao Yan left a month ago, right? Do you know where he went?"
Xiao Changsheng shook his head and said:
"I don't know, but I'm sure he'll come back soon. We can explain the situation to him then."
"Okay, you know what you're doing, we trust you to get things done."
……
The back mountain of the Xiao family.
Xiao Changsheng stood beside a clear stream.
Quietly watching the fish swimming in the water.
Actually, there was something he hadn't told his father or the elders of the Xiao family.
That is, Xiao Yan broke through from the first level of Qi Refining to the Foundation Establishment stage in just five short years.
Even a fool would know that Xiao Yan possesses a great opportunity.
He feared that the clan elders might have ulterior motives because of this, so he chose to remain silent.
As for the guard who went to investigate, he is already dead; he killed him himself.
He had to die to prevent family turmoil.
As for him, he was naturally interested in the opportunities Xiao Yan had, but he was afraid of dying.
Because Xiao Yan knew he would be investigated, yet still dared to go to the Xiao family alone, he didn't dare to make a move.
That's why he came up with this solution.
A way to help the Xiao family completely get out of their predicament.
If Xiao Yan has the strength to lead the Xiao family to prosperity, Xiao Changsheng is willing to wholeheartedly assist him!
He took some spirit insects from his storage ring and sprinkled them into the stream.
This immediately attracted dozens of spirit fish to fight over it.
"Xiao Yan, don't disappoint me. I've given up so much for you..."