After leaving the Fire Banyan remains, the four of them naturally headed back to the Xiao clan. There was no need to mention that Xiao Xuan's aim was to bring Xiao Yan back. Even if it was to find a place for Huo Xing and Huo Xin to stay, the Xiao clan was currently the most suitable place to stay despite the fact that the people there were a little tricky.
Along the way, Xiao Yan used the Serene Orchid Sword in Xiao Xuan's hand to learn about the decisive battle between the second Elder, Xiao Yitian, and Sword Saint You Lan. Moreover, from the tone of Xiao Xuan when he mentioned the two of them, it was likely that one of them had died.
Of course, Xiao Yan was more concerned about the matter of the Heaven Questioning Pill compared to the outcome of the decisive battle between the two of them. After all, this concerned Bai Hua's life. If he could use this opportunity to obtain the medicinal pill, it would undoubtedly resolve a large knot in Xiao Yan's heart. However, the outcome of the matter often went against one's thoughts. The answer that Xiao Xuan had given caused Xiao Yan to feel disappointed. At the same time, his brows were tightly knit together.
Since the two of them did not have the Heaven Questioning Pill, Bai Hua's matter could only fall on the third Heaven Questioning Pill or the ancestor of the Pill Tower!
However, these two points caused Xiao Yan to feel as though they were far beyond his reach. Forget about the third Heaven Seeking Pill whose whereabouts were unknown. Just a person like the ancestor of the Pill Tower was someone that he could only look up to.
Under the influence of various complicated emotions, the group traveled leisurely for nearly two months before finally returning to the territory of the Xiao clan.
Tianyang City.
The group of four exited the teleportation formation and headed straight for Xiao City. However, halfway there, they met the head of the An clan, An Nan, in Tianyang City.
"Haha, young master Xiao Yan, I haven't seen you for more than two years. Your cultivation has improved so quickly. It really makes this old man blush with shame!"
An Nan came forward with a smile and bowed to Xiao Yan. His respectful attitude caused some of the surrounding strangers to be stunned. Xiao Yan's body immediately turned numb when he heard the way An Nan addressed him. He frowned and curled his lips.
"Patriarch An, it's better if you just call me Mister. I can't accept such a form of address from Young Master."
As soon as these words came out, the girl Fire Heart snorted and almost laughed out loud. For someone of Xiao Yan's age to be called young master, it really felt like autumn leaves pretending to be young leaves. Even Annan pursed his lips awkwardly for a while, then he gave a few dry laughs, turned to Xiao Xuan and said respectfully, "Young master, Xiao Xuan, I'm Xiao Xuan.
"Haha, Elder Xiao Yan, you've just become the new head of the Cabinet. I came to congratulate you some time ago, but I didn't expect you to not be in the clan. I also didn't expect to meet you today with Mr. Xiao Yan."
"Cabinet in charge?"
The expression on Xiao Yan's face was immediately stunned when he heard these words. Soon after, a stunned expression surged. His face was filled with disbelief as he looked at Xiao Xuan beside him. His heart was surprised. The latter had not mentioned this matter during these many days.
Looking at Xiao Yan's shocked gaze, Xiao Xuan raised his eyebrows and chuckled, then he shrugged indifferently. But immediately after, when the former was about to ask, Xiao Xuan's gaze fell directly on Annan.
"Patriarch An, we've been on the road for two months. If there's nothing else, I think we'd better go back to the clan and rest first."
"Uh … In that case, I do have something to report to Elder Xiao Xuan."
Annan was slightly startled when he heard this. He hesitated for a moment, then quickly spoke.
"Three months ago, the An Family applied to temporarily take over some of the streets in Liyang City, and there has been a report."
Xiao Xuan lowered his eyebrows and smiled, then said in a slightly cold tone,
"You can directly report this matter to Elder Xiao Li of the Ancient Palace. It seems that you don't have to look for me, right?"
In this regard, Annan shook his head gently and said,
"Elder Li has been in the Ancient Palace for a long time, and he has no right to intervene in most of the clan's matters. Although he is in charge of this matter, the Zhao Family is after all under Elder Xiao Dingtian. Even if Elder Xiao Dingtian has retired to the back mountain, this matter is equivalent to a hot potato in anyone's hands. Moreover …"
At the end of his words, Annan's expression became even more cautious and cautious. His following words caused Xiao Xuan's expression to change instantly.
According to Annan, the Zhao Family's power was no longer as simple as Liyang City. Among the cities under the Xiao Clan, there were more than a dozen cities under their control, and the rest included nearly a hundred family forces of various sizes …
"I didn't expect the Zhao Family's power to be so great that even the cities are under their control …"
After a long while, after Xiao Yan's group left Tianyang City, Xiao Xuan finally muttered with a solemn expression. Then, a fierce look surged in his eyes as he said in a cold voice,
"Looks like it's time to teach them a lesson."
The few of them became quiet for the rest of the journey. Xiao Yan quietly mused in his heart. When he had left Tian Yang City earlier, he had learned from Xiao Xuan's explanation that the three great chiefs had been personally abolished by the ancestor of the Xiao clan. Xiao Yan felt surprised after understanding this. At the same time, he involuntarily recalled that mysterious expert when he had left the Xiao clan back then. Xiao Yan mused like this for the entire journey. Finally, Xiao City appeared in front of him.
Huo Rong and his sister looked at the magnificent and bustling city in front of them with astonishment. Their eyes couldn't help but reveal a trace of amazement. When they had been wandering around the Fiery Flowing Plains, they had been to many cities. However, compared to the city in front of them, they were undoubtedly dwarfed by it.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuan involuntarily chuckled when they saw the two of them become excited. They temporarily cast aside their thoughts and led the two of them into the city. Their originally hurried and heavy footsteps became much lighter.
Xiao Yan's gaze followed the two in front of him and scanned the surroundings. He was a little absent-minded as he looked at the city in front of him. He recalled that he had encountered many troublesome matters when he first arrived here. Now that he was here again, he naturally could not help but sigh emotionally.
"Ah, someone wanted to throw me out the last time I came here …"
A mocking smile slowly rose from the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth as he thought of a certain unlucky fellow. However, just as he was speaking in his heart, an incomparably shocked voice suddenly shrieked from the front of the street.
"Xiao Yan … you … you're back?"
Hearing the somewhat familiar voice, the expression on Xiao Yan's face immediately stilled. His gaze followed and looked over. Soon after, a face that carried some fear was reflected in his eyes.
"Xiao Chuhang?"
Xiao Yan was startled, and the corners of his mouth curled into a playful smile.
"Me too."
Soon after, the body in front of Xiao Chuhang blocked and a figure stood in front of him. The figure's sharp gaze stared at Xiao Yan as a cold word was spat out.
Xiao Yan was slightly surprised when he saw this. He tilted his head and swept his gaze back and forth between the two of them.
He slowly said, "The two of you are actually together. How surprising."
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