svetikya 729. The Current Situation of the Xiao Family
729. The Current Situation of the Xiao Family
"Wash your neck clean and wait for me to come and get it!"
Having received Xiao Yan's instruction and confirming that the God of Slaughter had no further orders, the Black Annihilation Army soldier felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He immediately left at his fastest speed, not daring to look back, as the near-death pressure Xiao Yan exerted on him was simply too great.
Then Xiao Yan went to Xiao Zhan's side immediately. Long before he fought with Ling Quan, the Three Thousand Thunder Illusion Body had already stabilized Xiao Zhan's injuries before Xiao Yan could.
A glance at his father's pale face and blood-stained robes filled Xiao Yan with a sharp pain. He immediately realized that Ling Quan's primary objective was humiliation, deliberately avoiding vital areas. Therefore, although Xiao Zhan was seriously injured, his life was not in immediate danger. With the help of medicinal pills, Xiao Zhan's recovery was only a matter of time.
Xiao Ding was already waiting beside Xiao Yan. Having witnessed the death of Ling Quan, who had relentlessly tormented the Xiao family members these past few days, even he felt a surge of relief, and his breathing became easier. He then inquired about Xiao Zhan's condition from Xiao Yan.
"Don't worry, elder brother, Father's life is not in danger."
After saying this, Xiao Yan glanced around at the Xiao family members again. The number still present in the hall was probably less than a third of what it was during the Xiao family's heyday. He knew perfectly well where the rest had gone.
All the eyes of these members of the Xiao family were now focused on Xiao Yan. Although most of them knew Xiao Yan and had heard rumors about him killing a Dou Zun and winning the Pill Gathering in the Ancient Clan, none of them dared to speak to him at this moment.
Xiao Yan's methods in annihilating the ancient clan members were so terrifying that they even frightened the Xiao family members who had suffered successive blows.
Seeing his clansmen, who were like frightened birds with only panic in their eyes, Xiao Yan was so overwhelmed with guilt that he froze on the spot, not daring to move an inch. After regaining his composure, Xiao Yan simply took out bottles of pills and, with the help of his Dou Qi, distributed them to each clansman.
"Everyone, the Xiao family has suffered such a great calamity because of my decision, and Xiao Yan cannot shirk the responsibility."
"Don't worry, everyone. I've arrived today, and I will definitely bring you all home safely!" Xiao Yan said in a deep voice, looking at all his clansmen.
Xiao Yan was met with indifference. No one dared to borrow his elixirs to heal their injuries, nor did anyone honor his promise. The Xiao family's main hall was now mostly filled with the elderly, women, and children, many of whom had already experienced the pain of separation from their families. Even though the ultimate culprit was a member of the ancient clan, they had come here because of Xiao Yan. Looking at him now, the Xiao family members felt a complex mix of emotions. This incident had created a distance and estrangement between them and Xiao Yan.
Even Xiao Ding remained silent for the time being. As the elder brother, he naturally knew that Xiao Yan must have had his reasons for making that decision, and he wouldn't blame Xiao Yan for anything. However, he also understood that it was normal for the clansmen to have any feelings towards Xiao Yan over the past three years, and that whatever he said now would be seen as trying to excuse his brother.
Finally, a hunched, white-haired old man stepped forward first. That was the Great Elder of the Xiao family. Xiao Yan clearly remembered how, when his Dou Qi had plummeted, this Great Elder had repeatedly made things difficult for him, even attempting to remove him from his position as the young clan leader. Those attacks had once been a tremendous driving force for Xiao Yan's relentless climb upwards.
"Are you all deaf? The young patriarch is back safe and sound. He just saved our lives and is preparing to rescue the Xiao family from this predicament. What kind of attitude is this?!"
"The way you're behaving now only brings shame to the Xiao family!"
After the First Elder finished speaking, he immediately gripped the pill Xiao Yan had given him and swallowed it in one gulp. He was one of the clansmen who had been taken away by the Ancient Clan but had miraculously survived. Originally, he was severely injured and would have died sooner or later due to his wounds, so the Ancient Clan had stopped targeting him.
The pill that Xiao Yan received came at the perfect time. Its gentle and mild medicinal power gradually took effect in his body. The Grand Elder's body was originally severely injured, but now that he had received this pill, it was like a long-awaited rain after a drought. His chest began to rise and fall powerfully, and his face quickly regained its healthy color.
With him taking the lead, the remaining members of the Xiao family also picked up the pills and began to take them. The hall was filled with the sounds of swallowing and the comfortable groans that people couldn't help but let out due to the effects of the medicine. Although the atmosphere was still heavy and sorrowful, it had already shown signs of gradually easing.
At the same time, the First Elder had already come to Xiao Yan's side: "Young Clan Leader, I apologize on behalf of everyone. Please don't blame us. It's just that the clansmen have suffered too much these days. Everyone is almost driven crazy by these guys from the Ancient Clan."
Xiao Yan shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Elder, rest assured, since I started this, I will definitely resolve it. No more members of the Xiao family will sacrifice themselves in front of me!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's stance, the First Elder's eyes showed some worry. He whispered to Xiao Yan, "Young Clan Leader, may we speak in private?"
Xiao Yan nodded. With three thousand Thunder Illusion Bodies here, nothing unexpected would happen. Then, Xiao Yan and the Grand Elder walked to the other side.
"Young clan leader, may this old man ask you for a favor?"
After the two arrived at a quiet place, the first words spoken by the Grand Elder completely surprised Xiao Yan. Looking at the old man before him, Xiao Yan's sense of guilt did not diminish in the slightest.
"Elder, please speak!"
"I humbly beg you, please, do not even think of seeking revenge against the ancient clan!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's confusion deepened. He would have agreed to other requests, but this was something he naturally could not.
Why?
"Now that you're back, the ancient clans will surely have many concerns. If we let this matter rest, we might have a better chance of keeping our clansmen safe."
"Of course, it's not that this old man is so afraid of death. Anyone can die for the future of the Xiao family, but you, young patriarch, cannot die! You are a genius who even the ancient clans fear. Only if you live can the Xiao family have hope!"
"Actually, I just don't know. If I were Xiao Ding, I would never let you return to the Ancient Clan, no matter what it takes. The Ancient Clan is far too powerful, so powerful that we can't even begin to reach them now. Whether we surrender or flee for our lives, we must protect your life, Young Clan Leader!"
"Given time, after a hundred years of dormancy, I believe even ancient clans will fear your existence, Young Clan Chief!"