Chapter 45: Xiao Tian, You Should Be the Clan Leader
That very day, Hai Bodong publicly froze the entire Jia Lie family in Wu Tan City. From then on, one of the three major families of Wu Tan City ceased to exist. This action sent shockwaves through the entire city, but no one dared to speak against it. After all, this was a world where strength ruled supreme. If you had enough power, you could do anything you wanted.
In the past, when the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was angered, he had frozen an entire city. Now, seeing a figure they thought to be a Dou Wang fly directly into the Xiao family, the people of Wu Tan City were terrified. They couldn't believe that the Xiao family was acquainted with such a powerful figure.
Suddenly, everyone, including the Oba family and the Mittel Auction House, sent people to deliver gifts to the Xiao family, fearing they might face the same fate as the Jia Lie family. The entrance of the Xiao family became a bustling place, crowded with people bringing gifts. Even the gatekeepers and servants of the Xiao family received gifts from the various factions. The Xiao family had become the undisputed overlord of Wu Tan City.
Xiao Family
Conference Hall
Xiao Zhan and the three elders were in high spirits, expressing their gratitude to Hai Bodong. "We are immensely grateful to the Ice Emperor for your assistance!"
Hai Bodong waved his hand dismissively. "There's no need to thank me. I am now in the service of Young Master Xiao Tian."
The three elders exchanged glances, and the first elder spoke up, "Clan leader, I believe that Xiao Tian, with his outstanding talent and virtuous character, should be our next clan leader."
"I agree."
"So do I."
The second and third elders nodded in agreement.
"I also think Xiao Tian is fit to be the next clan leader," Xiao Zhan said, without any hint of dissatisfaction. Although his son, Xiao Yan, used to be the most talented, he was now far behind Xiao Tian, only at the seventh stage of Dou Qi. In contrast, Xiao Tian not only had exceptional Dou Qi talent but was also an alchemist with a powerful master and even the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong at his command. If Xiao Tian became the next clan leader, the Xiao family would surely prosper.
"Clan leader, elders, I think we should forget about this idea," Xiao Tian said, shaking his head. Honestly, he didn't care much about the position of clan leader. The Xiao family wasn't as influential as it once was, and he was currently the strongest in the clan. Moreover, with the Soul Clan and Soul Hall eyeing him, his primary goal was to quickly enhance his strength. Becoming the clan leader would divert his focus and delay his cultivation. In this world, strength was everything, and with enough power, he would be highly respected in the Xiao family regardless of his title.
To avoid further persuasion, Xiao Tian continued, "Clan leader, elders, rest assured, I won't ignore the Xiao family. For now, gather the highest-level techniques and Dou Skills in the clan, and I'll help you enhance them."
"Enhance them?" Xiao Zhan and the elders were puzzled.
"Yes, clan leader, demonstrate your techniques and Dou Skills for me," Xiao Tian instructed.
"Alright," Xiao Zhan said, though still confused, and proceeded to demonstrate.
After watching, Xiao Tian sat down, closed his eyes, and began using the Stone Talisman to deduce. Shortly after, he stood up and said to Xiao Zhan, "Clan leader, now I will transmit the enhanced techniques and Dou Skills to you." He touched Xiao Zhan's forehead, transmitting the information.
"This… this…," Xiao Zhan was visibly moved after receiving the information. In just a moment, his mid-level Xuan technique, "Furious Lion Wild Gang," had been upgraded to high-level Xuan, and his low-level Xuan Dou Skill, "Lion Mountain Split," had become mid-level Xuan.
"Xiao Tian, how did you do this?" Xiao Zhan asked, astonished.
"For now, that's a secret," Xiao Tian replied.
"I understand," Xiao Zhan said, shaking his head. "I was being presumptuous."
The third elder, known for his fiery temper, couldn't contain his curiosity, "Clan leader, what's going on?"
"Xiao Tian just upgraded my technique to high-level Xuan and my Dou Skill to mid-level Xuan," Xiao Zhan explained.
"What? That's impossible!"
The three elders were in disbelief, but their faces soon lit up with excitement. If Xiao Tian could enhance their techniques, their cultivation could continue to improve. Their stagnation at the Da Dou Shi level was partly due to mediocre talent and partly due to inferior techniques. Since the decline of the Xiao family, the highest-level technique they had was "Furious Lion Wild Gang," a mid-level Xuan technique. The rest were only high-level Huang techniques. With such low-level techniques, even talented individuals would progress slowly.
"For now, use these techniques," Xiao Tian said. "Next, you can spend money through the Mittel Auction House to buy high-level Xuan techniques. Don't worry about the cost; I'll upgrade them to low-level Di. With such techniques, even mediocre talents can reach the Dou Wang level in a lifetime."
"Thank you! We don't know how to repay you!" Xiao Zhan and the elders were overjoyed.
"No need to thank me. After all, I'm part of the Xiao family," Xiao Tian said.
After leaving the Xiao family, Xiao Tian and Hai Bodong headed to the Mittel Auction House.
"Young Master Xiao Tian, welcome," a servant greeted him obsequiously. The Mittel Auction House used to maintain a neutral stance due to the backing of the Mittel family. But now, even they had to curry favor with the Xiao family. With a Dou Huang in their ranks, the Xiao family was on par with the Mittel family, making it necessary for the auction house to strengthen their ties with the Xiao family.
(End of Chapter)