Xiao Yang quickly walked towards the main hall.
Inside the main hall, the elders and clan leader Xiao Zhan were discussing clan business.
A guard immediately reported to the elders. "Elders, the disciple Xiao Yang is here. Should I let him in?"
The elders looked at Xiao Zhan for his decision. Xiao Zhan nodded in reply.
Xiao Yang entered the main hall and saw the clan elders. He respectfully greeted them. "Greetings, elders and Clan Leader."
The elders were satisfied with Xiao Yang's respectful nature.
Xiao Zhan raised his eyebrows in surprise and asked, "Xiao Yang, you disappeared for nearly three months. It seems you had a fortunate encounter."
"Fortunate encounter?" The elders immediately looked at Xiao Yang curiously. They began to scan him with their divine senses.
"Third stage Dou Zhi Qi!" exclaimed the elders.
Xiao Yang didn't hide his cultivation level because he wanted to attract the elders' attention.
The second elder asked impatiently with a dominating voice, "Disciple Xiao Yang, you went missing for three months. Now you suddenly come back. Can you explain yourself?"
Xiao Yang showed no expression and nodded his head calmly, surprising the elders with his composure, especially for a six-year-old.
"Elders, when I went to search for herbs in the forest, I was chased by a pack of black wolves. I escaped into a valley on the south side and found a strange cave where I took refuge. Deep in the cave, I found a red flame fruit. Hungry, I ate the fruit. As soon as I did, I felt like I was going to explode and lost consciousness due to the pain."
"When I woke up, my clothes were gone, and the entire cave seemed very smooth. I quickly returned to report to the clan but made a scene running naked through the streets," said Xiao Yang, scratching his head foolishly.
The elders looked at Xiao Yang suspiciously.
The second elder asked curiously, "Was there nothing else in the cave except the fruit you ate?"
Xiao Yang scratched his head and replied, "I don't know, elder. When I woke up, the entire cave had turned into black glass. It was very smooth. You can check the cave yourself. It's located in the southwest valley."
Before the elders could interrogate Xiao Yang further, Xiao Zhan said, "Xiao Yang, from now on, you don't need to gather herbs. You will move into the bamboo forest yard and practice diligently."
Xiao Yang showed an excited expression and immediately thanked Xiao Zhan, "Yes, Clan Leader. Xiao Yang will definitely work hard."
Xiao Zhan was satisfied with Xiao Yang's behavior and said, "You can leave now. I will ask the elders to check the cave."
Xiao Yang quickly left the hall along with the guard.
After Xiao Yang left, the second elder looked at Xiao Zhan and asked, "Clan Leader, don't you think he is suspicious?"
Hearing the second elder's question, Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "No, he didn't lie. I observed him with my technique. All he said is true."
The other elders nodded in agreement, as they had also verified Xiao Yang's honesty.
Another elder asked curiously, "What about the fruit he described?"
"Based on his description, it must be the Blazing Lava Fruit. It's a rank 5 fruit that I saw in our ancestors' records. Its main function is to cleanse the body. The boy's future achievements will not be ordinary," said Xiao Zhan with a smile.
"A rank 5 spirit fruit," the elders exclaimed one after another.
"It's a pity that it was eaten by that brat," some of the elders sighed with dissatisfaction.
Xiao Zhan sighed at the elders' behavior but also pitied that a miraculous fruit had been eaten by a mere child.
"Second Elder, go and check the cave. See if anything is left," said Xiao Zhan, leaving the main hall.
Xiao Yang followed the guard to the bamboo forest yard. The bamboo yard, located at the edge of the mountain, was an ideal place for practicing. Normally, only talented children of the clan received such treatment.
"This treatment is very nice," Xiao Yang murmured happily as he wandered around the bamboo yard.
"Clan brother," a voice called from behind.
Xiao Yang turned around and saw two clan disciples: Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er.
"Greetings, clan brother and sister," Xiao Yang greeted them warmly.
"Brother, are you new here?" Xiao Yan asked with interest. Xiao Xun'er quietly observed Xiao Yang's reaction.
Xiao Yang smiled and said, "Yes, brother Yan. My name is Xiao Yang. The Clan Head allowed me to live in the inner court from now on."
Xiao Yan showed a surprised expression and said, "Then let's be friends. We will meet frequently from now on."
Xiao Yang seized the opportunity and laughed, "It's my luck to be friends with brother Yan."
"Brother Yang, I need to go see Father. I'll meet you in the evening. This is sister Xiao Xun'er. You can talk to her about the inner court," Xiao Yan said hurriedly and left Xiao Yang alone with Xiao Xun'er.
Xiao Yang looked at the young girl with a jade-like face and star-like eyes, standing quietly. Her long, black hair flowed like a waterfall over her shoulders, and her simple, light green dress hugged her slender figure gracefully. She exuded an air of calm and elegance, her gentle gaze resting softly on Xiao Yan, who was running frantically.
"She looks really beautiful. I bet she will turn into a city-toppling beauty in the future," Xiao Yang thought as he looked at the beautiful girl in front of him.
"Hey, pervert! Where are you looking?" A sharp voice interrupted Xiao Yang's thoughts.
He looked at Xiao Xun'er, noticing her disgusted expression.
Xiao Yang immediately enraged he said angrily, "Who are you calling a pervert? You're the pervert! Your whole family is perverts!"
He stormed off, leaving a dumbfounded Xiao Xun'er behind.
"He cursed me. He really cursed me," Xiao Xun'er muttered in disbelief. Her cute facial features twisted in anger.
"I'm going to kill this guy. He is the first one to scold me like that. I will definitely kill this guy," Xiao Xun'er gritted her teeth in anger.
Suddenly, a dark shadow appeared behind a large tree and spoke, "Young Miss, should I get rid of the boy?" His voice was cold and emotionless, but respectful towards Xiao Xun'er.
"No need. I will take care of him. I'll make sure his life becomes a living hell," said Xiao Xun'er without looking at the man and continued walking.