Chapter 333: Post-War, Return to the Cloister
Xiao Yi Xian gave orders to her subordinates and then followed Xiao Ze back to the city of Canaan.
Upon entering Canaan City, Xiao Yi Xian guided them, saying:
"After receiving the personnel from the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance, the Dark Alliance, led by Brother Xiao Yan, took charge of relocating them. Due to the large number of people, we have temporarily settled them in the east of the city."
Xiao Ze nodded. He wanted to see the people from the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance because he knew several of them.
When they arrived at the temporary camp of the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance, Xiao Yan was already waiting for them. Seeing them arrive, he smiled and stepped forward.
"Fourth brother, you finally made it. I told Miss Ya Fei that you had returned to the northwest continent, and she was so excited she kept asking when she could see you."
"Haha, I had no choice. The matters with Yun Lan were only resolved just now. As soon as I finished, I came straight here."
Just as Xiao Ze finished speaking, hurried footsteps approached. A slender figure appeared around the corner, with her hair tied in a ponytail. Her simple clothes could not hide her nobility and elegance.
Compared to the Ya Fei that Xiao Ze had seen at the auction house a few years ago, Ya Fei now seemed more mature and serene. Although she no longer wore an elegant qipao, her charm was even more attractive.
Seeing Xiao Ze, Ya Fei smiled with joy and quickened her steps.
"Brother Xiao Ze, you finally returned. I thought I would never see you again."
Ya Fei ran into Xiao Ze's arms, causing everyone present to look on in surprise.
Xiao Ze felt Ya Fei's joy and patted her back to calm her.
Perhaps due to the intensity of the stares around them, Ya Fei didn't stay long in Xiao Ze's arms and stepped back, looking at him.
"I'm glad to see that Sister Ya Fei is safe. The culprit behind this chaos in the northwest, Yun Lan, is now practically dissolved."
"Yun Lan has paid the price it deserved. This consoles the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance and those who lost their lives for the cause."
Ya Fei nodded firmly. "Thanks to you, Brother Xiao Ze, for returning in time. Otherwise, the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance would have disappeared."
Then, Xiao Ze followed Ya Fei and Xiao Yan into the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance camp to catch up with old acquaintances.
Shortly after, in the meeting hall, the high command of the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance sat respectfully on one side, while Xiao Ze and his companions sat on the other.
The Anti-Yun Lan Alliance did not have a formal leader; decisions were made collectively by its high command. Xiao Yan had gained a good position in the Alliance thanks to his strength and skills in alchemy. Now, thanks to Xiao Ze, Xiao Yan held the top position among the high command.
Among the high command of the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance, Ya Fei stood out not because of Xiao Ze's help, but due to her own skills and capabilities. Although her strength was not the greatest, in terms of management and organization, no one in the Alliance could surpass her.
Xiao Ze sat in the main position, lightly tapping the table with his fingers. He was not only there to catch up with old acquaintances but also to resolve the future of the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance.
Now that Yun Lan was almost destroyed, the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance, as a considerable force, had to be properly managed.
Before the return of Xiao Ze and the others, the Dark Alliance could not deal with the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance due to their alliance. But now, with Xiao Ze's return and several powerful fighters joining the Dark Alliance, the situation had changed drastically.
Moreover, the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance had also benefited from the Dark Alliance's help. To be clear, the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance had almost been expelled to the Black Horn Region by Yun Lan and had allied with the Dark Alliance out of necessity.
"Actually, I don't have many demands for the Alliance. I just hope it disbands and everyone returns to their homeland to help manage the remnants of Yun Lan."
Xiao Ze explained calmly. Hearing his words, the high command of the Anti-Yun Lan Alliance sighed in relief. They feared the worst, but Xiao Ze did not seem interested in their Alliance.
"No problem. We will follow Mr. Xiao Ze's instructions."
The high command exchanged glances and nodded, which pleased Xiao Ze. He liked when things went smoothly, as his conditions were quite reasonable.
"Afterwards, coordinate with the Dark Alliance."
Xiao Ze signaled to Xiao Yi Xian. He had returned briefly and was not up to date with the Dark Alliance's affairs, so he left Xiao Yi Xian in charge.
When Xiao Yi Xian had organized everything, it was already getting dark.
Xiao Ze said worriedly, "The sun is setting. We must return to the cloister quickly. If we delay another day, Grand Elder Su Qian might come personally."
His words made everyone smile, and they returned to the cloister together.
Upon reaching the cloister entrance, Xiao Ze, who once saw the spatial barrier as something complicated, now passed through it with ease. Upon reaching the gorge, he waved his hand, and a silver door appeared.
Before they could do anything, the door opened, revealing their acquaintances from the cloister.
"You finally decided to return to the cloister!" said Su Qian, smiling.
Vice-Dean Hu Gan approached and examined Xiao Ze.
"I haven't seen you in years, and now you look more handsome and at a level I can't decipher."
Su Qian joked, "Hu Gan, if you could understand the level of a Dou Zun, Xiao Ze would have wasted his efforts."
Xiao Ze smiled at his mentors' jokes and waited for them to look at him again.
"I went to the Pill Tower in Zhongzhou to study, and I missed you all very much."
"Haha! What have you achieved at the Pill Tower?" Hu Gan asked.
"In the eighth-level alchemist category, I have had some achievements."
His words surprised the elders present.
After several years, Xiao Ze was still a prodigy to them.
The same monster as always!