Xiao family, martial arts training ground.

Xiao Yan half-knelt in a horse stance, the color of the Dou Qi gauze robe lingering around his body gradually became richer. As the Dou Qi in his body surged, his momentum gradually climbed until it reached a peak. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the wooden stake in the distance.

"Xuan-level low-level fighting skill-Crazy Lion Explosion!!"

With a low shout, Xiao Yan suddenly pounced out, his fists covered in dark red fighting spirit, and smashed heavily on the wooden stake.

"boom!"

With a loud roar, the wooden stake wrapped with a thick rope was instantly shattered by this force, and flew into pieces. The scene was so vivid that it amazed the disciples of the clan who were watching from all sides. They all looked at the young man in the center with envy.

"A low-level Xuan-level fighting skill! Such terrifying power, it can even blow up a tree stump half the thickness of a person. If it hits us, our internal organs will be blown up!"

"As expected of Master Xiao Yan, he has mastered this level of fighting skills. I'm sure he can fight against a six or seven star fighting master head-on!"

"I'm so envious. I wonder when I can break through to the Fighter level!"

……

Under the gaze of everyone, Xiao Mei's tender figure flew to Xiao Yan like a butterfly. She tilted her head, and looked at him with concern in her charming eyes. She handed over the towel she had prepared long ago, and said softly, "Brother Xiao Yan, wipe your sweat... take a break. You have been practicing for an hour."

"Thank you~" Xiao Yan thanked him and took the towel. At the same time, he looked at the wooden stake that he had blown up, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

He has already mastered the Crazy Lion Explosion that his father taught him. This fighting skill is a low-level Xuan-level fighting skill. When practiced to perfection, one can condense a mad lion and blast out with such power that it is powerful enough to split mountains and crack rocks. Even opponents who are several stars stronger than him will never dare to take this move lightly.

Feeling the improvement in strength, Xiao Yan revealed a smile. Although his cultivation speed was not as fast as before, he was confident that he could break through to the Grand Fighter level within two years, and even reach the Fighting Spirit level before he was twenty years old!

By then, he would be considered a top figure even in the Gama Empire.

If I can break through to the Dou Wang level in the future, I will be able to fly in the sky and see the wider world.

"Brother Xiao Yan, when are you planning to go to Canaan College?" Xiao Mei hesitated for a moment and asked. She knew that Xiao Yu had written to her some time ago, hoping that Xiao Yan could go to Canaan College for development.

With Xiao Yan's talent, it was obviously not difficult for him to enter Canaan College.

“Maybe just one or two years, but the competition in Canaan College is very fierce. According to my cousin Xiao Yu, only those who are above the Grand Fighting Master level are eligible to enter the inner courtyard… If there is still time, I plan to enter the inner courtyard directly!” Xiao Yan clenched his fists, with a hint of expectation and caution in his eyes.

This world is not very safe. In family businesses, casualties sometimes occur. Therefore, without a certain level of strength, he has no intention of leaving his father's protection.

And with his current strength, studying in the outer courtyard of Canaan College is no longer useful to him. Only the mysterious inner courtyard can attract him.

"Then Mei'er should work harder in the next two years and strive to enter Canaan College with Brother Xiao Yan. When the time comes, Brother Xiao Yan must protect Mei'er~" Xiao Mei smiled sweetly, her eyes turned into a pair of crescents, and she spoke softly.

"Of course. Even if we go to Canaan College, I will protect Mei'er." Xiao Yan looked at the charming girl in front of him and nodded in assurance.

This was actually the reason why he chose to go to Canaan College a year or two later. As the most talented person of the younger generation in the family, he had the obligation to protect the younger sisters in the family, such as Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er. With the looks of the two girls, they would definitely cause some trouble. Without sufficient strength, how could he protect them in Canaan College?

The outside world is not as stable as within the family, and conflicts are bound to be extremely frequent.

It's always better to be cautious.

At this moment, a young man suddenly came trotting over to the gate of the martial arts arena and said in a hurried voice, "Something…something happened! Miss Xun'er's fiancé showed up!"

As soon as the other party finished speaking, the originally lively atmosphere in the martial arts arena suddenly became quiet. Many people looked at each other in disbelief, wondering if they had heard it wrong. Even Xiao Yan felt the same way.

"Xiao Gu, what nonsense are you talking about! Where did Xiao Xun'er get her fiancé?"

The visitor continued, "Really! Her fiancé is in the living room right now, and the clan leader is meeting him. If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the place suddenly became restless. Xiao Yan's expression also changed. He knew more than the others. He knew that Xiao Xun'er was not a member of the Xiao family, but was an old friend of the Xiao family who was entrusted to the Xiao family. As for more information, he was not clear. He only knew that this sister Xun'er had a lot of secrets and would disappear for a period of time every year.

The emergence of a fiancé now is obviously very likely, after all, he also has a fiancée.

However, it was obviously impossible for Xiao Yan to have no feeling at all after the other party's sudden appearance. It was just like his sister, who he had watched grow up, was suddenly kidnapped by a little yellow-haired boy.

This world really loves arranged marriages... Xiao Yan complained in his heart.

"Brother Xiao Yan, let's go and take a look too." Xiao Mei pulled Xiao Yan's arm and said. She was secretly happy at the moment. Without Xiao Xun'er, no one would compete with her for Xiao Yan. At the same time, she was also curious about what Xiao Xun'er's fiancé looked like. If he was not that good, it would be interesting.

But even if she could, she would never be able to compare to her brother Xiao Yan.

Her brother Xiao Yan is an unrivaled genius, and even the Yunlan Sect has sent people to recruit him!
"Yeah!" Xiao Yan suppressed his inner irritability, nodded to Xiao Mei, and went to the living room in the front yard with everyone. When they arrived, there were already quite a few people standing at the window in the corner of the living room, but when they saw Xiao Yan coming, they all tacitly made way and gave him the best seat.

The Xiao family’s living room is not small. As one of the three major families in Wutan City, the living room is the face of the family, so they naturally will not save money on decoration, so it appears extremely spacious.

There were several people sitting inside at the moment. The leader was naturally Xiao Yan's father. On one side were the three elders of the clan. Further down were some elders who had some say in the clan. They were all accompanying the guests, and sitting opposite them was a young man who was so handsome that he was almost enchanting.

Xiao Yan had never seen such a handsome young man. He looked to be in his early twenties, wearing a black brocade robe with gold edges, with long black hair tied behind his back. He had an excellent temperament and an indescribable feeling that had to be described... It was like the Taoist unity of man and nature, giving people an extremely comfortable feeling.

Xiao Yan had never felt this from anyone before.

His facial features were as delicate as a painting, there was a heroic air between his brows, and a hint of purple lines between his brows added a touch of nobility. Although he was clearly in his own home, he had the illusion that everyone else was just a foil.

"Is this Sister Xun'er's fiancé? What a handsome man!" Xiao Mei opened her eyes wide, her eyes sparkling. "He seems a bit old." Xiao Yan replied indifferently. He never liked pretty boys. Although the man in front of him didn't look like a yellow-haired boy, he looked like a pretty boy. As everyone knows, men don't need to rely on their looks to make a living.

Just as the two were whispering.

The handsome man in the room glanced at them, causing the peeping people to shrink their heads instinctively. Only Xiao Yan remained motionless and looked into their eyes. His gaze showed no sign of weakness, but only confidence and arrogance.

……

The spirited young man... Yao Yan glanced at him and then looked away. He continued to look at Xiao Zhan and said softly, "Xun'er has disturbed the Xiao family over the years. This three-pattern Qingling Pill is my nephew's thank you gift. I hope that Patriarch Xiao can accept it."

Three-striped Green Spirit Pill? !

The moment he finished speaking, Xiao Zhan suddenly gripped the handle of the chair, and the three elders stood up directly, looking at the jade bottle that Yao Yan took out in disbelief. With the Xiao family's vision, they naturally knew what this pill was.

The three-patterned Qingling Pill is a fourth-grade pill. It is rumored that if three patterns can be refined, it will be comparable to some fifth-grade pills.

Its medicinal effect is also extremely amazing. It can help a Fighting Master break through to a Grand Fighting Master. A Grand Fighting Master can directly increase his strength by one to three stars. It has a good effect even against Fighting Spirit masters.

The price of this kind of medicine is enough to buy the entire Xiao family.

How could the Xiao family sit still?

The three elders were about to agree but were suppressed by Xiao Zhan's gaze. Although he was also excited, he also knew what it meant to take the pill. The other party intended to repay the favor with this pill. As the head of the Xiao family, he had to consider the long-term interests.

"My dear nephew, you are too polite. I have always considered Xun'er a family member. There is no need to thank her... Besides, the Xiao family cannot accept such an expensive pill." He declined politely.

The three elders' faces changed when they heard this, but due to the prestige of the clan leader, they could only hold back their words and looked at the jade bottle on the table reluctantly.

"Patriarch Xiao has misunderstood. This elixir is just a simple gift. It is not used to repay a favor or sever ties. What's more, this favor is Xun'er's private matter. She and I haven't married yet, so I'm not going to make any decisions for her." Yao Yan shook his head slightly, as if he knew Xiao Zhan's concerns, and explained softly.

"Besides, my clan has a long history with the Xiao family, so it is unreasonable for us to come empty-handed. If the elders in the family knew about this, they would blame me."

Xiao Zhan did not ask about the other party's family. Today's Xiao family no longer has the glory it once had. The family friendship of the past is obviously worthless now. The other party said so, which can only mean that the other party has a good family education. If he takes advantage of the situation to climb up, it will make both parties embarrassed.

Keeping this favor to Xiao Xun'er was also for Xiao Yan's consideration. He was the hope for the rise of the Xiao family. With this favor, it might bring him some help in the future.

He was just about to say something when a girl's cold voice came from the door.

"Uncle Xiao, just accept what he gives you."

As the words fell, the girl's elegant figure came into everyone's sight. However, she was obviously a little impatient. Her usually cold and pale face was now flushed, and her breathing was a little rapid, as if she was jogging. It was obvious that Yao Yan's sudden appearance had brought great shock to the girl.

Gu Xun'er blinked her long eyelashes, her cold eyes lacked some of the childishness of a girl. She looked at Yao Yan quietly, without any emotional fluctuations towards his extremely handsome appearance. Her moist lips moved slightly, and her voice was a little serious, as if giving a warning.

"This is a private matter between you and me. Don't involve the Xiao family." The girl took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly. "Let's talk about it outside!"

"This is our first meeting, and you seem to have a big misunderstanding of me..." Yao Yan chuckled, and then thought of the Soul Clan's reputation in the outside world. It was normal for Gu Xun'er to misunderstand him like this. He paused, looked at Xiao Zhan, stood up and bowed.

"My nephew may have to stay at the Xiao family for a while. I hope Patriarch Xiao will forgive me for my nagging."

"No...it's okay." Xiao Zhan responded a little dazedly.

Gu Xun'er looked at Yao Yan in surprise, then frowned slightly. She obviously didn't expect that her fiancé who was about to break into the "Fighting Saint" would have the leisure to stay in a place like the Xiao family. Is he so leisurely?

Or does the other party have other purposes, such as the Xiao family's Tushe ancient emperor jade!

However, she said nothing in front of Xiao Zhan and others, because there are some things that it is best for them not to know, otherwise it will only harm them.

"The guest should follow the host's wishes. You are more familiar with this place than I am. Where do you want to go to talk?" Yao Yan looked at Gu Xun'er and asked.

"Come with me."

Gu Xun'er said this softly and walked towards the back mountain.

Everyone in the Xiao family just watched until the two of them went away. Then the three elders couldn't wait to walk to the seat where Yao Yan had been sitting before. Looking at the exquisite jade bottle, the eldest elder reached out and took it in his hand, then carefully opened it, and immediately a pill with three gold, green and white lines came into his eyes.

"Three...three-patterned Qingling Pill!!" He couldn't help but utter the words in shock.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's expression changed slightly, and he felt more bitter in his heart. Although he had long known that Gu Xun'er and Hun Yan's identities were not simple, and perhaps they were from a large family in Zhongzhou, the fact that a young man in his early twenties could casually take out a Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill as a gift was beyond Xiao Zhan's imagination.

Hundreds of years ago, the Xiao family was able to make friends with such a family. What happened to the Xiao family back then to make it fall to such a state?

Can Xiao Yan really revive his family?

Xiao Zhan was a little confused because the gap was too big, so big that he felt a little desperate. As the clan leader, he knew that Xiao Yan was the only hope, but as Xiao Yan's father, he didn't want his son to bear all this.

This was too heavy, enough to crush a teenager.

Compared to these elders whose eyes were blinded by a pill, he might be the only sober person present! (End of this chapter)