Xiao Lingyu knew that he had obtained excellent results this time. He nodded with satisfaction and then invited Lu Jian and the other cultivators to the Xiao Family's side courtyard.
Xiao Lingyu's strength was strong enough to kill Extreme Star Realm masters, his wealth was so rich that he could casually take out hundreds of millions of Yang Crystals, and Xiao Lingyu's humility and politeness, without putting on airs or putting on airs, were all reasons why Lu Jian and the other cultivators were sincerely convinced.
"Although the Patriarch has accepted us, the 200 million Yang Crystals we owe will definitely be repaid through hard work in the future," Lu Jian said on the way.
"Haha, our family doesn't lack Yang Crystals. Don't mention this matter again in the future," Xiao Lingyu said with a generous smile.
"As for the grace of saving our lives, we can only repay it with our lives in the future," Lu Jian said with a firm tone.
"You don't need to repay anything. I'll say it again, I only ask two things of you, loyalty and courage. As long as you can fulfill these two requirements, it's enough," Xiao Lingyu replied indifferently.
Regarding the arrival of Lu Jian and the other cultivators, the group of Xiao Wei from You Ran was very surprised, but they didn't say anything.
When the Xiao Family's side courtyard was built, it was meant to accommodate about a hundred cultivators, so it was still very spacious with the addition of fifty cultivators.
After everyone was settled, Xiao Lingyu invited Lu Jian to a secret room in the side courtyard.
"I have an opportunity to give you," Xiao Lingyu said calmly.
"The Patriarch has already given us too much. This one really doesn't dare to ask for more. If there really is an opportunity, the Patriarch should consider other cultivators first," Lu Jian said sincerely.
"Haha, to obtain this opportunity, it is not without conditions. Only cultivators who are hell-bent on following me can obtain it."
Xiao Lingyu smiled and waved his hand, then said, "This opportunity can allow a Nirvana Realm expert like you to reach the Astral Extreme Realm very quickly, and there won't be too much risk. However, if you want to get this opportunity, you have to accept the soul restriction that I have planted."
"Is it an astral magnet?" Lu Jian asked curiously.
Xiao Lingyu shook her head and took out a jade bottle that was heavily sealed.
Through the jade bottle and the restriction array, one could see that there was a flame flickering with starlight in the bottle.
"Starlight Extreme Fire!" Lu Jian exclaimed.
"Since you know about the Star Pole Magnet and the Brilliant Star Fire, you should also know their uses. Are you willing to accept this opportunity?" Xiao Lingyu asked with narrowed eyes.
Lu Jian hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "This subordinate is willing!"
If he wasn't willing, it meant that he didn't want to accept the Soul Restriction, which also meant that he didn't wholeheartedly follow the Xiao Clan. Lu Jian wanted to use the Brilliant Star Fire to reach the Extreme Star Realm, but he also realized that he didn't have any other choice.
How could Xiao Lingyu not have a better choice? This Brilliant Star Fire came from the Sang Clan's Extreme Star Realm expert, but now, his family, friends, and children either already had the Brilliant Star Fire or the Star Pole Magnet. Either they had special constitutions, or their cultivation was too low, so they didn't need the Brilliant Star Fire. Furthermore, the Brilliant Star Fire couldn't be preserved for a long time like the Star Pole Magnet, so he could only choose from cultivators he could trust.
Apart from his own family, friends, and children, there were no cultivators in the Xiao Clan that Xiao Lingyu could completely trust. Therefore, he had to use the Soul Restriction method to solve this problem.
He originally trusted Lu Jian very much. After all, Lu Jian had already sworn an oath. However, if he also planted a restriction in Lu Jian's soul, then he could be completely at ease.
As for You Ran, even though he was incomparably loyal to Xiao Lingyu, and even though he would definitely be more willing to accept the Soul Restriction, Xiao Lingyu still felt that this guy was unambitious, cowardly, and not very useful.
After giving the Brilliant Star Fire to Lu Jian, Xiao Lingyu set up a formation diagram or spell formation in the quiet rooms of Lu Jian and the other cultivators, helping them speed up their cultivation. Afterwards, he returned to the Xiao Clan's courtyard to live a leisurely life.
In terms of cultivation, the only thing the Xiao Clan could do for the Xiao Wei was to provide as many cultivation resources as possible, so that they could wholeheartedly immerse themselves in cultivation without any worries. They would do their best to increase their cultivation and strength before the Xiao Clan needed them.
However, right now, the hundred-odd Xiao Wei members belonged to two different groups. They were not familiar with each other, and neither of them was willing to submit to the other. Furthermore, they all lived in the same courtyard, so it was inevitable that there would be friction and trouble.
At first, it was just one-on-one fights between people who didn't see eye to eye. Both sides would go to the training grounds to compete. After all, they were all members of the Xiao Wei, so they wouldn't fight to the death.
However, the resentment between the two sides grew thicker and thicker, and gradually, they started to fight in groups of three to five.
When Xiao Lingyu heard about this, he made Miling the Xiao Wei's leader, and You Ran and Lu Jian the vice-leaders.
He originally thought that with Miling overseeing the side courtyard, the two groups of Xiao Wei would be more well-behaved. After some time, everyone would become familiar with each other, and after a period of adjustment, they would stop fighting. However, he underestimated the resentment of the two groups of proud cultivators. They gave Miling face and didn't fight again. However, when they met, they would always say a few words to each other, and there were a few times when it almost led to a fight.
One day, two hundred years after Mi Ling became the team leader, the quarrel between the two groups of Xiao Guards finally escalated into a fight. Moreover, more than ten cultivators from both sides were involved in the fight.
Fortunately, the side courtyard was very close to the Xiao Clan's main courtyard. As soon as the situation escalated, Xiao Lingyu received the news and rushed to the scene.
"Hmph! How dare you! "
Xiao Lingyu snorted coldly and walked into the martial arts arena with an ashen face.
The Xiao Wei might not give Miling face, but when they saw Xiao Lingyu, they were still a little afraid. After all, Xiao Lingyu was the head of the Xiao Clan.
The two groups of Xiao Wei who were fighting in full swing just now all dispersed at this moment. Both sides formed their own groups and stood on opposite sides.
Xiao Lingyu stood in the middle of the two groups of Xiao Wei. He coldly swept his gaze over the crowd and said, "Lu Jian, You Ran, the two of you come out."
Lu Jian and You Ran each stepped out and stood in front of Xiao Lingyu.
You Ran didn't care at all at this time. He had a provocative look on his face and seemed to be very confident.
Lu Jian's expression was serious, but there was a hint of guilt in his expression.
"Since you all think that your side is more powerful, then let's compete in this martial arts arena today and see who's more powerful.
"The losing side had better behave in the future. If you're not strong enough, don't come out to make a scene and make a fool of yourself!
"The competition is divided into three parts. The first part is a single arena battle. The second part is a five-on-five group battle. The third part is a group battle where everyone moves out.
"The so-called arena battle is where one side first sends a cultivator to the arena. The side that loses will send another cultivator to the arena until the opponent in the arena is defeated. Then, the opponent will send another cultivator. In other words, if you're strong enough, you can fight until the end. The winner of the competition depends on which side's cultivator is on the arena at the end.
"In the five-on-five competition, it depends on the combat strength of your teams. You'll each be divided into ten teams and fight ten rounds to see which side wins more rounds.
"The group battle where everyone moves out is to see the level of cooperation and tacit understanding of your team as a whole. It also depends on the overall combat strength of your team. The two of you are not allowed to participate in the first two rounds. You can only participate in the third round.
"Are the two of you clear?"
After Xiao Lingyu said this, he looked at Lu Jian and You Ran beside him.
"Yes." Lu Jian and You Ran responded in unison.
"Go and prepare yourselves. The first round of the competition will begin in three months!"
After Xiao Lingyu said this, he floated away.
Three months passed in a flash. Xiao Lingyu brought his family and friends to the side courtyard. They casually found a place to watch the competition in the corridor on the third floor of the side courtyard.
The first round was an arena battle, but the result was a little surprising. The winner was actually the group of Xiao Wei from You Ran. Moreover, they won before ten people even entered the arena.
But thinking about it, after all, You Ran's subordinates came from big clans. They didn't have to worry about cultivation resources before. Most of their time was spent on cultivation and comprehending various spells and techniques. Their individual combat strength was indeed very strong.
If they didn't have some real skills, they wouldn't have disliked each other.
With Big Sister Gu watching from the side and Xiao Lingyu as the referee, there were only injuries in the competition. No one lost their lives.
After giving both sides a year to rest and reorganize, the second round of the competition began.
The winner of the second round was Lu Jian's side. They had been running around outside all year round and had experienced countless battles. Their teamwork and skills were extremely strong. On the other hand, You Ran's bodyguards had never gone out to carry out any missions, let alone go to the Stellarsky Forest. They had always been studying how to improve their individual strength. Their teamwork was a little weak. They directly lost six rounds in a row and lost this round of the competition.
The third round of the competition would only begin three years later, but everyone was optimistic that Lu Jian's team would win.
The fact was as everyone expected. Although You Ran's guards used to fight together often and had a certain sense of teamwork, You Ran's commanding ability was too poor. Moreover, You Ran had been hiding at the back, very timid. You Ran didn't know much about their own subordinates. Their loss was not unjustified at all.
On the other hand, Lu Jian's team quickly integrated into five teams as soon as they came up. Soon, their formation turned into a very clever battle formation. Moreover, this battle formation seemed to be something they used often in the past, so their movements were as smooth as moving clouds and flowing water. There was no unfamiliarity at all. Almost every member knew what they were going to do. This battle formation also exerted the strength of almost every cultivator. From the beginning, they suppressed the opponent. The scene was very exciting.
"If the commanders of both sides were changed, maybe the result would be different." Anya commented.
"Changing the commander can't change the result, but maybe it can make You Ran's Xiao Wei last a little longer. Lu Jian's brothers have already developed a good sense of teamwork and teamwork. Even without Lu Jian's command, they can still exert a very high level of combat power. You Ran's group can't do that. They still need some time to train." Big Sister Gu shook her head and said.
The result of two out of three rounds was obvious. Lu Jian's team won Xiao Wei's competition.
Because it was a three-round competition, even if they won, there was no reward. However, those who lost were naturally severely reprimanded by Xiao Lingyu.
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