Xiao family, meeting hall
Speaking of which, Xiao Zhan thought deeply about it all night after chatting with his eldest son.
Although what Xiao Yan said was very nice, Xiao Zhan, as the leader of the clan, also had his own judgment. He sent someone to notify the three elders early in the morning to come to discuss the matter.
"What's the matter? Patriarch, he called us old men in a hurry early in the morning."
The second elder was the last one to arrive. He walked in with a big belly and said with a spring breeze. It's not that he is not ashamed of his age. What else has he done at such an old age? The main reason is that the Xiao family has expanded rapidly in Wutan City recently, and the three elders can't make enough money. Only with little money can you be happy.
"That's right, patriarch, is it Yan'er who brought back some good news?"
The Great Elder's expression was more indifferent, but when he mentioned Xiao Yan, there was a bit more smile on his face.
Yan'er was called very affectionately.
This is human nature. Xiao Yan has never had any problems with his talent. He has made rapid progress all the way. Becoming a fighting master at the age of sixteen is a promising future. Even the Xiao family is about to take off. The three elders have made money, and naturally their attitude has also changed. Something has changed.
As for the dispute in the original work, it was also because of problems with Xiao Yan's talent. The Xiao family saw no successor and was jointly checked and balanced by the other two major families in Wutan City.
Different situations lead to different attitudes.
At least now, the three elders are very optimistic about Xiao Yan and have already acquiesced that Xiao Yan is the successor of the clan leader. The Xiao family will also need to rely on him in the future, so naturally they have no intention of fighting for power.
"That's right, I'm telling you, Mr. Patriarch, stop being so secretive and just tell me." The third elder also had a good attitude.
"Hahaha, what the third elder said is absolutely true, so the battle will not be a secret."
Xiao Zhan said with a smile on his face.
He couldn't help but be unhappy. Ever since he gave birth to a great son, the Xiao family seemed to have come out of their difficult situation step by step.
He completely took root in Wutan City, and the three elders who were not easy to deal with also respected him more and more, and gave up fighting for power with him. He took sole control of the Xiao family, and the two major families in Wutan City, the foreign enemies, also gave in recently. There was a vague message that he did not want to continue fighting with the Xiao family and was willing to respect the Xiao family as the first family in Wutan City.
This man has a better attitude and looks much younger.
Xiao Zhan has jet black hair and no wrinkles on his face. He looks like a middle-aged man in his thirties compared to being close to fifty.
"This is what happened." Xiao Zhan's expression became serious as he talked about business, while the eyes of the three elders became brighter and brighter as they listened.
Finally, after Xiao Zhangang finished saying that the Yunlan Sect was willing to provide help and absorb the children of the Xiao family into the sect as outer disciples.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
The great elder's eyes were the first to sparkle, and he said hello three times in excitement.
Even the first elder, who was always calm and did not express his opinions easily, said this, and the second elder and third elder Zhang were also excited.
"Yan'er has helped the family a lot this time!"
"Let's just say, Patriarch, you really gave birth to a Qilin child, who is the hope of the future of my Xiao family!"
"Ahem." Facing the excited elders, Xiao Zhan naturally knew why they were so excited.
There are almost more than a hundred people in the Xiao family, not counting the handyman servants. Among the younger generation, the three elders have cultivated talents respectively, such as Xiao Ning, Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, etc.
It's good to stay in Wutan City, but there are few resources and no good education and training.
But if you can go to the imperial capital, it will be different to go to the behemoth Yunlan Sect of the Jiama Empire.
In the future, the Xiao family may not be able to rise and become giants like other big families in the Jia Ma Empire, such as the Mu family, the Mo family, the Miter family, and the Nalan family.
The benefits that can be obtained are much greater than shrinking in the small Wutan City.
"This is simply God's plan to revitalize our Xiao family!" The first elder calmed down and said, "Clan leader, you summoned the elders for a meeting today and you just want to talk about this?"
Xiao Zhan acted somewhat calmly, and even looked at the three elders who were so ecstatic and almost wanted to laugh at the situation, and felt very proud in his heart.
"That's right, Zhan can't make the decision on such a major matter of relocating the entire clan by himself. I would also like to hear the thoughts of the three elders."
"You're welcome, Patriarch." Upon hearing this, the three elders all restrained their smiles and stood up together to give Xiao Zhan their hands.
Xiao Zhan's meaning is very clear, that is, he does not monopolize power or monopolize the benefits, but is willing to respect old guys like them.
This made the three elders, who had been worried that if they handed over power, their lineage would be suppressed, calm down.
When Xiao Zhan saw what he wanted, the three elders accepted it and achieved the desired effect, and his smile became even brighter.
"Everyone is doing it for the family, and Xiao Zhan and I are the same. As long as the family can prosper again, Xiao Zhan is willing to devote all his efforts to the Xiao family even if he dies!"
"For the Xiao family!" the eldest elder affirmatively repeated.
The other two elders also said with excitement, "For the family!"
Although they compete for power and gain, they all identify as one Xiao family. They originally believed that the family is dedicated. Only when everyone sticks together and unites as one can the Xiao family be strong and everyone be prosperous.
Soon, after the three elders recovered from the ecstasy of having pies dropped from the sky, Xiao Zhan straightened his back slightly and said seriously, "It's just that I'm still a little hesitant."
"The Xiao family has finally established its roots in Wutan City. Do we really want to abandon this property and return to the imperial capital? Although Yan'er has outstanding talent, the Xiao family still lacks a real backbone after all, and the imperial capital is no better than Wutan City. As the saying goes, I’m afraid this step is too big and I might strain my muscles.”
After listening to Xiao Zhan's words, the three elders also fell into deep thought.
The Great Elder's expression quickly darkened, and he knocked on the handrail and thought, "It is true what the Patriarch said. With our three elders and the Patriarch sitting in Wutan City, we can intimidate Xiao Xiao, but it is different in Jiama Holy City. Xiao My family is weak, so I have to rely on others when I go there, fearing that I will be targeted by someone who wants to do it.”
Eat as much food as you have an appetite. It would be bad if you overeat in one bite or your stomach becomes bloated.
In Wutan City, the Xiao family was still the dominant one, but when they went to the imperial capital, they were dependent on others, and they couldn't help themselves in what they did.
"Yes, that's what I'm worried about."
Xiao Zhan nodded, they had only moved to Wutan City for more than ten years.
In the past, when Xiao Zhan's father was around, Dou Wang was in charge, and he could still settle in the imperial capital, but now let alone Dou Wang, not even Dou Ling, the Xiao family
"Hmph, what are you afraid of?"
The second elder had a different idea. He got up and walked around the hall, expressing his opinion loudly, "I think, Patriarch, you are worrying too much. Compared with the imperial capital, these small towns in Wutan City, and the surrounding towns. How much profit can a business make? ”
"Besides, the Nalan family's daughter is engaged to your son Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan is the disciple of the Yunlan Sect leader. The Nalan family will not annex my Xiao family, nor do they dare to use any tricks."
"Furthermore, didn't the Yunlan Sect also promise to give us a place to stay? If we can rely on the big tree of the Yunlan Sect, those little ones will naturally be afraid. We only need to wait ten years for Xiao Yan to grow up. There is no need to worry.”
After hearing this, the third elder nodded in agreement, "I agree with the second elder's idea."
However, the First Elder was still thinking deeply, and finally shook his head slightly, "In my opinion, the clan leader is not unreasonable. As the saying goes, it is better to be a chicken head than a phoenix tail. The family does not have to rush for a while. In my opinion, we can send out young people from the clan. Go to the imperial capital and train in the Yunlan Sect.”
"First of all, when the young people in the clan take root, there is no need to refute the good intentions of the Nalan family and the Yunlan Sect. If the young people are in the imperial capital, the Xiao family will gradually transition to the imperial capital in the future and will not be too hasty."< br>
"Secondly, there is no need to give up the interests of Wutan City, and there is no need to go too far to attract attention and cause trouble."
"Come on three times."
When the great elder said this, he stroked his white beard and said righteously.
"The three of us are also very old. Instead of going to the imperial capital, it is better to stay in this small city, help the family maintain this family business, and leave the future to the clan leader and the strong men in the clan."
Although the Great Elder's three suggestions are somewhat selfish, they are not much different from Xiao Zhan's ideas.
He also planned to let the young people in the clan go to the imperial capital to gain some experience. With a big tree like Yunlan Sect, there would be no big problems.
However, Xiao Zhan was worried that once there was a de facto family separation, he went to the imperial capital and there would be another Xiao family separation in Wutan City.
"Hey, since it's a young man going out to explore, it's enough for my son Xiao Yan to lead him. As the clan leader, I can stay here with the three elders and guard the Xiao family." Xiao Zhan waved his hand and said.
He and the great elder looked at each other, and the same idea came to their minds.
"Hmph, old fox!" Seeing Xiao Zhan and the first elder speaking, the second elder who supported the family's relocation couldn't help but look to the third elder for support.
The third elder didn't say anything. He pondered for a while and nodded, "Indeed, relocating the clan is too risky. I agree with the views of the clan leader and the first elder."
This time it was difficult to support a single tree, and the second elder had no choice but to nod to express his agreement.
"Then we still need to discuss the selection of young people who will follow Yan'er back to the imperial capital this time." Xiao Zhan said again.
When the three elders heard this, their eyes lit up, and they began to argue with each other again.
And the other side.
Yang An was still visiting the market and didn't know about this.
After all, it has only been less than a day since the Soul Palace was awakened, to be precise, it was just one night.
The soul palace that awakened last night.
Xun'er then came over and was woken up by Xiao Yan again in the morning.
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Even if Yang An was clever and clever, he would never have thought that the plot could go as wrong as this.
He also thought that there was no need to be too anxious, as there would still be at least two years before the Soul Palace attacked.
There is plenty of time to plan.
Yang An has a rough plan in mind!
His initial thoughts were.
——First get the Tuoshe Ancient Jade and give it to Xun'er, then let her give it to the Ancient Clan, and let the Soul Clan fight with the Ancient Clan.
But you still have to consider how and when to pay.
After all, Xun'er's apparent purpose in coming to the Xiao family was to get the Tuose Ancient Emperor Jade. If she got it, it would mean that she would have to return to the ancient clan.
This raises a question. If it is left to the ancient tribe, the wife may return to her parents' home.
If you don't hand over, you will have to face the guardians and even the sages of the Soul Palace who are constantly coming to snatch her. Xun'er still has to go home.
Yang An rejected the first method.
The second method is to hand it over directly to the Soul Palace in exchange for peace.
But even if the Soul Palace gets the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, it might be able to eradicate it and kill it painfully.
In the original book, almost everyone in the Xiao family was attacked and killed, and only a few young people outside survived.
Instead of trusting the reputation of the Soul Palace, Yang An might as well think about how to increase his strength and go directly to the door to be reliable.
From this, the third method was born!
He planned to get the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade. He would first go to the Yunlan Sect to destroy Yunshan, then seize the soul palace protector who could only "Jie Jie Jie", and finally use the status of the Jie Jie Jie protector to offer the Tuo She Ancient Jade. Imperial Jade.
As long as there is Ancient Emperor Jade, the Soul Palace has no intention of paying attention to the Xiao family who has disappeared from everyone.
Maybe Yang An can also penetrate into the enemy and learn some information about the Soul Palace.
Then use clones to break into various areas of the Western Frontier, control the Overweight Empire and the Black Corner Territory, preferably control the Snake Tribe, and build it into one piece.
To sum up, this is the most reliable method that Yang An has thought of.
Look now.
Xiao Yan seemed to have done Yang An a big favor unintentionally.
Let him go to Yunlan Sect reasonably and implement this plan.
The lively streets of Fangshi.
"Hey, we've been shopping here for a long time, and there's nothing you two like?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but say.
After all, if he didn't say a few words, he would really have no sense of existence at all.
In the front, Xun'er held Yang An's arm affectionately, and from time to time she would whisper something into her ear.
Xiao Yan: Hundan, is there anything you can't let him listen to?
Occasionally, when Yang An passes by street food, he will stop and buy one to share with Xun'er.
Xiao Yan: Where is mine? You spend my money to pick up girls and you still don’t buy me a copy.
"It's nothing, they're all street vendors, what good treasures can there be." Yang An was feeding Xun'er candied haws.
The girl seemed to regard today as a date for two people. She was so intimate with him that she didn't even take the candied haws from him, but directly extended her little mouth to him.
Yang An's attention was focused on Xun'er's small and tender tongue, and he had no time to talk to Xiao Yan.
brother? Isn't it just for cheating?
Akimbo!
Yang An glanced at Xiao Yan and smiled, "Xiao Yanzi, stop looking for something to talk about. Why can't you find something to do by yourself?"
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Xiao Yan raised his middle finger in grief and anger, turned around and left
When they came back, their eldest and second brothers met and specifically told Xiao Yan to come back to visit Xiao An and comfort him to avoid him feeling uncomfortable.
Look now.
~I feed the dog with my sincerity~
"Hey, hey, don't leave, come back, come back."
Seeing that Xiao Yan was really angry and was about to leave, Yang An stopped him and tried to persuade Xiao Yan, who was still a little arrogant, to come back.
"If you want to be the young master of the Yunlan Sect, you have to learn to be generous, okay?" Yang An said with a shrug.
When mentioning Yunlan Sect, Xiao Yan looked proud and proud, "Humph, I need you to remind me."
Yang An shook his head, fate is really magical.
Wutan City is close to the Warcraft Mountains and is the town with the largest supply point. It has a large floating population and makes business very prosperous.
There are people selling all kinds of supplies for hiking into the mountains, including swords and weapons, rations and drinks.
There are also many mercenaries who have explored the Warcraft Mountains and will come directly here to set up stalls and sell goods.
The quality of the goods varies, some are good and some are bad, which requires discernment, but most of the good ones will be picked up directly, and the sellers are not fools and will not keep them for others to pick up.
Those who think they are smart enough to pick up the slack are deceived in countless cases.
Yang An doesn't have Yao Lao, so he doesn't know how precious the things here are, so he won't be fooled.
He planned to send a clone into the Warcraft Mountains first to recover some Warcraft, such as the Amethyst Lion King.
But as luck would have it, the three of them continued to move forward.
Yang An's expression suddenly froze, and then he quickly walked to a small stall.
There is really good stuff!
(End of chapter)