Following behind Xiao Xuan, Xiao Yan successfully passed through the tight guards outside the hall. He then gently pushed open the door …
"Creak …"
After the door to the hall was opened, an exceptionally majestic space appeared in Xiao Yan's sight. Xiao Xuan hurriedly walked in when the door to the hall was opened. An old man coincidentally walked out. Xiao Xuan hurriedly bowed to the person in front of him and said, "This old man is Xiao Yan.
"Third elder!"
Behind him, Xiao Yan also saw the human figure at the same time the latter walked out. His eyebrows were lifted slightly before he immediately smiled and bowed in the same manner as the former.
"Hehe, little guy, in just a few short years, your growth has surprised the entire Xiao clan!"
The old man's eyes paused on Xiao Xuan when he saw the two people in front of him. A regretful expression flashed across his face. Immediately, he looked at Xiao Yan behind Xiao Xuan and spoke with a face full of praise.
The old man was Xiao Mingyuan, who had taken Xiao Xuan away in the extreme south. Now that they had met again, the old man seemed the same as before. However, Xiao Yan was no longer the Returnance brat from before. Even with the entire continent in perspective, he could be regarded as a true expert now.
"Long time no see. Senior, you're becoming more and more vigorous with age."
Xiao Yan smiled. He was rather polite.
Xiao Mingyuan had saved him and Xiao Xuan before after all. Coupled with the fact that he was an elder of the Xiao clan, they might need his help in the future. Xiao Yan should treat him with respect.
"Haha, you can go in. I have matters to attend to, so I won't be accompanying you. The patriarch is still waiting inside."
Xiao Mingyuan parted his mouth and smiled. He immediately lifted his foot and walked past the two of them. He swiftly left in front of the respectful gazes of the guards outside the door. After which, Xiao Yan and Xiao Mingyuan exchanged glances with each other. They smiled slightly and slowly walked into the large hall.
At this moment, there were nearly ten plus figures seated in the large hall. Looking at their faces, it was clear that they were quite old. Their expressions were indifferent and did not reveal any surprised expression because of the arrival of Xiao Yan's group. It was as though they had already expected this.
A well-built middle-aged man with grayish-white hair was seated at the leader's seat in the large hall. The latter's chiseled face was filled with a smile from beginning to end. Although he appeared a little unrestrained, no one present revealed any dissatisfaction. Clearly, they were clearly aware of the importance of this middle-aged man in front of everyone.
Everyone in the hall finally threw their indifferent gazes over as the footsteps in the hall grew closer. This was especially the case when everyone saw Xiao Xuan. Many pairs of eyes involuntarily flickered. They hesitated for an instant before shifting their gazes away from Xiao Xuan. Immediately, they looked at Xiao Yan behind him.
However, when Xiao Yan's exceptionally young face was reflected in the eyes of everyone in the large hall, the gazes of everyone in the hall involuntarily stilled. Many pairs of turbid eyes that were filled with the vicissitudes of life flashed with surprise. Compared to the information that they knew, the appearance of the person in front of them appeared to be much younger.
"Xiao Yan greets the patriarch."
Xiao Yan did not care about those slightly strange gazes. He followed Xiao Xuan's footsteps and walked straight to the center of the hall. His gaze directly looked at the gray-haired, middle-aged man at the main seat. The moment he entered the hall, he faintly sensed a Spiritual Pressure probing him. The source of this pressure was the gray-haired, middle-aged man, who seemed somewhat out of place with everyone else.
When the middle-aged man saw Xiao Yan, he was also slightly surprised. However, in comparison, he hid it very well and did not reveal it. His gaze slowly swept over Xiao Yan. As he smiled and nodded, the astonishment in his eyes grew even more intense.
"Haha, little fellow, you're not bad. I didn't expect you to reach the Source Ancestor level at such a young age. Such talent is truly rare."
The middle-aged man smiled as he looked at the respectful Xiao Yan below.
"Patriarch, you flatter me. This junior was just lucky."
Xiao Yan's expression did not change, but he was inwardly surprised. This middle-aged man was indeed the patriarch of the Xiao clan. With a single glance, he could see through the depths of his cultivation. As thoughts swirled in his mind, Xiao Yan's gaze also swept over the middle-aged man at the main seat. He was somewhat shocked to discover that when he looked over, the middle-aged man's body seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist. It was extremely hazy, making it difficult for Xiao Yan to see his face clearly, let alone probe his aura …
"He's actually … so powerful!"
Xiao Yan did not doubt that the middle-aged man's cultivation was at least comparable to Sword Saint Youlan of the Ouyang clan …
"Haha, whether it's talent or luck, as long as you can obtain it, it's your ability. Furthermore …"
The middle-aged man acted as though he did not hear Xiao Yan's probing. His mouth praised. However, his expression suddenly became serious when he reached the end of his words. His body slowly stood up. At the same time, the group of Xiao clan's Elders seated below also stood up one after another. Numerous gazes gathered on Xiao Yan like spotlights. The middle-aged man mused for a moment before speaking with a serious expression.
"Since you've come to our Xiao clan today, it means that you've acknowledged us and yourself. Now, I, Xiao Yuheng, and the elders present here, on behalf of the entire Xiao clan, extend an official invitation to Xiao Yan. Are you willing to officially join the Xiao clan from today onwards?"
As the words from Xiao Yuheng's mouth sounded, a faintly discernible pressure began to surround Xiao Yan in the eyes of those Elders present when they looked at Xiao Yan …
Xiao Yan involuntarily knit his brows when he sensed the special meaning contained within those gazes. If it was an ordinary person, it was likely that he would have bowed and acknowledged the pressure from so many experts. However, at this moment, the strange gazes that he received caused a feeling of rejection to surge out of Xiao Yan's heart.
It was not impossible for him to join the Xiao clan. However, it was not in his character to submit to the pressure of outsiders. If these fellows continued to act in this manner, he might make other choices.
"Of course, we'll respect your wishes. If you're not willing to return to the clan for the time being, there's no need to force yourself. You can slowly get used to it in the future. If you're willing, you can also stay. It won't be too late to join us when you're willing."
Appearing to have sensed the change in Xiao Yan's emotions, Xiao Yuheng hurriedly coughed softly. At the same time that the words were spat out from his mouth, the somewhat strange atmosphere within the large hall finally became relaxed.
"If that's the case, thank you, Clan Leader."
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