"Xiao Ming?" Upon hearing this name, the girl was obviously a little surprised.
"It turns out that he came back from Canaan College. No wonder the Xiao family is so lively today."
As someone who was sent to the Xiao family by the ancient tribe to steal the ancient emperor jade from Tuoshe, Gu Xun'er knew the development of the Xiao family over the years very well.
Over the years, she has searched through almost every secret corner and important location of the Xiao family.
Except for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, which has never been found, she knows all the treasures in the Xiao family, and she can easily detect any extra items.
She has sneaked into the Xiao family's most tightly guarded martial art pavilion countless times. She even knows the extra martial arts and fighting skills better than the ordinary members of the Xiao family.
Those things were given by Xiao Ming to the Xiao family. Now that Xiao Ming is back, in order to show that they value him, the Xiao family will of course hold a welcoming banquet and make it lively.
"A year ago, the Xiao family claimed that it had broken through to the level of Dou Wang. Mr. Ling, is this true?"
It's no wonder that Gu Xun'er has doubts. Such a young Dou Wang is really incredible, especially in a small place like the Jiaji Empire, the probability of a genius of this level appearing is really low.
Fortunately for Gu Xun'er, at least she has a much broader vision and still believes in this matter. Now she is just asking to make sure.
When some people in the empire heard about the teenage Dou Wang, they just thought the news was a rumor, because it was really beyond their scope of knowledge and too difficult to accept.
Facing his lady's question, Ling Ying replied with a respectful voice:
"His aura is not deliberately hidden. It is indeed the Dou Wang level, but the specific level is difficult to sense. I feel that he is at least a five-star Dou King, and it may be because of his alchemist status. His soul perception is very powerful. If it weren't for mine, The fighting spirit attribute is suitable for hiding, and he might have discovered it."
Speaking of the latter part, there was a hint of admiration in Ling Ying's voice. She didn't know whether she admired her superb concealment skills or admired Xiao Ming's sharp perception.
Gu Xun'er's voice was slightly surprised when she heard this, "I didn't expect this to be true. There are not many such a young Dou Wang even in Central Continent where there are so many geniuses."
"Well, I didn't expect that a golden phoenix could fly out of the straw nest of the Jiaji Empire. The Xiao family, which has been in decline for thousands of years, may be able to rise again because of this."
Compared to Gu Xun'er, who spent most of his time in the Xiao family, Ling Ying, who was already an old man, actually knew Zhongzhou better.
He had traveled to Central Continent when he was young, and knew that Xiao Ming's current talent was the best in Central Continent. He was still very optimistic about the future of Xiao Ming and the Xiao family. As long as Xiao Ming did not fall, it was impossible to lead the Xiao family back to the Xiao clan. The peak, but there is no problem in occupying a place in the northwest continent.
Before the two could continue talking, a voice sounded from outside the door.
"Miss Xun'er, are you there?" A girl wearing a maid's costume outside the door asked respectfully.
"Come in."
The maid opened the door and walked in. She saw a girl with a calm temperament like a lotus sitting on a chair alone, with no one around. Obviously, Ling Ying had hidden her figure again at this time.
The maid didn't show anything strange because she couldn't hear the conversation between Gu Xun'er and Ling Ying before.
Slowly bowing, she first admired the beauty of Miss Xun'er in her heart. The maid just said: "Young Master Xiao Ming has returned to the family from Canaan College and has been elected as the supreme elder of the family. In order to help Young Master Xiao Ming cleanse himself from the dust and celebrate, Due to his appointment, the family will hold a banquet in the evening, and the patriarch specially asked me to invite Miss Xun'er to the banquet."
"Supreme Elder, banquet?" To be honest, Gu Xun'er was not interested in these things, but thinking of something Xiao Ming did when she was a child, she nodded. "I know, I will go, please step back."
"yes."
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Night came soon with many people's expectations. Tonight, the Xiao family was brightly lit and there was laughter and laughter everywhere.
In the past, the Xiao family's door should have been closed tightly at this hour, but now it was full of people, and there were endless noises.
In the past, people who were considered important people in Wutan City all carried gifts and rushed to show some flattering smiles to the guard.
A fat middle-aged man held a sharp red sword and shouted:
"Dali, the weapon dealer of Dali, heard that the Supreme Elder of the Xiao family has returned and came here to pay a special visit. This third-level magic core sword is a gift from me. Please accept it."
These words could not help but make some people outside exclaim. The third-level magic core sword is not cheap. In Wutan City, it is the annual turnover of some small families. Daliko is really willing to give it up.
The middle-aged man had just finished speaking and was about to hand over the sword in his hand. Before the guard could say anything, he was pushed aside by an old man in yellow.
The old man in yellow clothes held a crystal box in his hand. Inside the transparent crystal box, a palm-sized fiery red and crystal-clear herbal medicine shone brightly in the dark night.
"In the Medicinal Materials Trading Company, Huang Zhong came to visit the Xiao family. I heard that the Supreme Elder has fire attributes. This is a thousand-year-old fire Ganoderma that I have treasured for many years. I hope you won't dislike it."
"Millennium Fire Ganoderma!"
This name caused another exclamation. This Fire Ganoderma was formed by absorbing a lot of fire energy. It has the effect of increasing one's realm. It is a very precious medicinal material.
Although Millennium Fire Lingzhi does not really refer to medicinal materials that have been grown for thousands of years, the fire Lingzhi that Huang Zhong took out showed that it was many years old by looking at the head, and it was clear at a glance that it was worth a lot of money. Compared with the sword just now, it was even It's several times more expensive.
Huang Zhong might have some plans for taking out the Fire Ganoderma. The melon-eaters glanced at the timid and pretty girl in yellow next to Huang Zhong, and a flash of understanding flashed in their hearts.
"Yunyan Tea Shop..."
This lively atmosphere has continued, but the number of people at the door has not decreased, because the Xiao family guard did not let anyone into the Xiao family, nor did he accept gifts.
It wasn't until a man wearing the clothes of a member of the Xiao family walked out of the gate and nodded to them that the guards began to accept the gifts and let them go.
Suddenly, the crowd quickly poured into the Xiao family's gate, probably because they were afraid of the Xiao family's strength. Although the crowd walked very quickly, there was a sense of uniformity as they walked.
"Concubine Ya from Miter Auction House, Master Gu Ni, came to visit the Xiao family."
A delicate voice full of charm rang out, freezing the steps of many people. Many people turned to look at the figure who made the sound. After they saw it clearly, they felt their blood surge and their mouths were dry.
Tonight, Yafei's dress is still the same red as always, but it has been changed from a cheongsam to a luxurious dress. The plump and exquisite figure wrapped in the red dress is looming and extremely alluring.
Yafei's smiling face was covered with light makeup, which made her already perfect face even more stunning. It was obvious that she had put a lot of thought into tonight.
Beside him, Master Gu Ni put on the robe of a plus-size empire alchemist, with an alchemist badge hanging on his chest. The arrogance that usually hung on his face all the time had long since disappeared.
Ya Fei had long been accustomed to this kind of gaze. She ignored the blazing gazes from around her. After Ya Fei and Gu Ni handed the gifts in their hands to the Xiao family guard, they stepped into the Xiao family gate.
After entering the Xiao family, the guards led the way, and everyone who entered the Xiao family came to a rather spacious hall. The hall was filled with banquets, and various drinks and food were placed on the table.
Many maids were passing through carrying plates.
As soon as Ya Fei and Master Gu Ni stepped into the venue, they found many familiar people there.
Gu Xuan
"Huang Zhong, a big merchant of medicinal materials in Wutan City, and Dali, who monopolizes the weapons industry in Wutan City... Haha, it seems that Xiao Ming's return has brought a great shock to these big shots in Wutan City in the past. ." Looking at those people, Ya Fei covered her red mouth and said with a smile.
Master Gu Ni next to him glanced at the crowd and nodded slightly: "Even the Jialie family, who used to have no dealings with the Xiao family, are here. Haha, it seems they want to come here to beg for mercy. I don't blame them for that. A strong fighter..."
Yafei and Gu Ni saw those people, and those people naturally saw them. Yafei today was so colorful that it was difficult not to notice.
After seeing Ya Fei, many people quickly went to establish relationships with her.
Miter Auction is now the second largest force in Wutan City after the Xiao family, and it is very necessary to maintain a good relationship.
Seeing them coming, Yafei put on a skilled fake smile on her face and started to deal with them.
Not long after I had dealt with it, I heard noise coming from outside.
Xiao Zhan, the head of the Xiao family, and a group of elders walked in.
Seeing Xiao Zhan and the others, these people who had just chatted with Ya Fei casually perfunctory, then turned around and squeezed in next to Xiao Zhan and the others.
He rushed to speak, and every time he spoke, the flattery on his face was looming.
Gu Ni and Ya Fei, who stayed where they were, looked at them in astonishment and then shook their heads. Master Gu Ni even whispered: "These people are too snobbish. After all, Xiao Zhan is also a great fighting master like them. Can the charming smile on his face be restrained?"
If those who were fawning over Xiao Zhan heard this, they would just shout and be speechless.
Frankly speaking, Xiao Zhan is a great fighting master like them. They didn't want to show such flattery, but they wanted to let the Xiao family have a fighting master.
Xiao Ming didn't come out, Xiao Shan, the powerful fighting spirit man, wasn't here, and Xiao Zhan was the current patriarch of the Xiao family, so if you could, please curry favor with him.
Not only Xiao Zhan, but also the First Elder and other members of the Xiao family stepped forward to cling to him.
…
In the backyard of the Xiao family, in a secluded courtyard, he handed the newly refined pills to Zi Yan, who was looking at the pill next to her.
After smiling and looking at Zi Yan who took the pill and stuffed it into her mouth anxiously, she looked up at the night sky.
He estimated that the time was almost up and said, "It's almost time, it's time to go to the banquet."
Zi Yan, who was smiling happily after taking a pill, couldn't help but frown when she heard this and muttered: "I don't know what's so good about this banquet. I might as well look for medicinal materials if I have this time."
Zi Yan actually dislikes that kind of scene, because she would feel bored in that situation, and if there are too many people, it will be very noisy.
Attending a party like that is a waste of time.
Xiao Ming understood Zi Yan's thoughts very well.
In fact, he doesn't like this kind of scene, but people happily celebrate his success, and as the protagonist, it's hard for him to refuse.
After taking a look at Zi Yan, Xiao Ming asked: "Don't you want to go?"
"Yeah." Zi Yan nodded her little head, blinked her big watery eyes, and said: "Actually, as soon as I entered this city, I found that I sensed a lot of medicinal materials. How about you let me Let’s find medicinal materials.”
Wu Tan City is right next to the Warcraft Mountains, so it is not surprising that Zi Yan can sense medicinal materials.
To be honest, Xiao Ming also sensed it. He glanced at Zi Yan, who is harmless to humans and animals, pondered for a moment, and then sighed:
"Okay, I'll let you go out tonight. But you have to come back tomorrow, you know?"
With Zi Yan's current strength, no one in the Jiaji Empire except Yunshan can keep her, so Xiao Ming is not afraid that something will happen to her after she goes out, but just reminds her to come back tomorrow.
"Yeah." Seeing Xiao Ming agree, Zi Yan's face looked happy. After putting the medicine bottle in her hand into the ring on her finger, a pair of wings appeared on her back.
His wings vibrated violently, and he flew up into the air, followed by a voice: "Xiao Ming, I'm leaving now. I'll be back tomorrow."
Looking at Zi Yan who disappeared in an instant, Xiao Ming shook his head and said to the snowy mountain next to him: "Come with me. I plan to let you take charge of the Xiao family in the future. It is necessary for you to show your face."
A hint of surprise appeared on Xue Tian's face when he heard this, but it quickly disappeared. Then he said in a low voice, "I understand, Master. I will protect your family from now on."
"Do your best. Tomorrow I will find some exercises and fighting skills that are suitable for you. Just concentrate on practicing in the Xiao family. It will be beneficial." Xiao patted Xue Tian's arm with a smile. Ming said.
"Cousin Xiao Ming, it's time for the dinner."
Outside the small courtyard, Xiao Shan's voice came in.
"Let's go." He said to Xue Tian, and Xiao Ming took the lead to walk out the door.
Outside the small courtyard, Xiao Shan was standing at the door waiting. After seeing Xiao Ming, a smile appeared on his face.
"Cousin, it's time, let's go to the hall together."
"Let's go."
…
Chatting along the way, the three of them soon arrived at the venue where the dinner was held.
As soon as Xiao Ming and the others stepped into the hall, there were many people.
The originally noisy hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at the trio at the door.
"The tall figure wearing Xiao family clothes is Xiao Shan, so the handsome young man next to him should be Xiao Ming, right?"
Although many people could not recognize Xiao Ming's appearance, these people were already familiar with Xiao Shan's appearance, so it was easy to guess his identity.
The goal of this trip was right in front of them, but these forces from Wutan City did not dare to get in front of Xiao Ming. Instead, they stayed in their positions and did not even dare to make a sound.
The reason is simple. Although many people in the Xiao family say that Xiao Ming has a good personality, after all, that is what others say.
You still have to observe carefully what is going on, and step forward rashly. What if others are unhappy?
You know, Xiao Ming crushing them to death is similar to crushing an ant to death.
The silence didn't last long.
