Fights Break Sphere: Rock King's Leisurely Journey into the Mortal World

Chapter 5: Become a disciple of Zhongli
Xiao family, meeting room.

The scene where the Xiao family's children and three elders were supposed to mock Xiao Zhan and his son was completely replaced by the shock of Zhongli's Fire Contract.

However, the guests have left, and it’s time to talk about family matters.

The Great Elder was the first to speak: "Master Clan Leader, won't you introduce us to Mr. Zhongli? And what about that three-year agreement? Don't you think our Xiao family is embarrassed enough?!"

The Great Elder naturally didn't dare reprimand Zhongli. After all, Zhongli's background was as shrouded in mystery as a fog, making it difficult to fathom. While he could expel Zhongli from the Xiao Family on the pretext of not being a member, how could he dare to do so? He was already timid even when facing Ge Ye, so how could he possibly have the courage to look directly at Zhongli, who could even intimidate Ge Ye?
"Because of this so-called three-year agreement, my Xiao family lost four Qi Gathering Powders and an opportunity to enter the Yunlan Sect for further study. How can you be the clan leader?!"

If he could really obtain the four Qi Gathering Powders, he would at least give one to his grandson Xiao Ning. If he used some tricks, getting two would not be difficult. However, all of this was ruined by Xiao Yan and Zhongli.

Zhongli didn't dare to choke, but there was no problem in putting pressure on the clan leader Xiao Zhan. Anyway, he and the clan leader usually had no good relationship.

The Great Elder was very jealous of Xiao Yan when he was a genius.

When Xiao Yan was a waste, the Great Elder often instigated Xiao Ning to take advantage of his misfortune.

This is in line with the saying: Some relatives feel that you owe them something.

"Hahahaha." Xiao Zhan's hearty laughter interrupted the elder who was "talking about it with great relish" and he stood up and said, "Since the elder asked sincerely, then I will tell you!"

"Mr. Zhongli is a distinguished guest of our Xiao family! Just before this, he helped Yan'er resolve the physical condition that had caused his cultivation to decline. This means that Yan'er's cultivation talent has returned to its peak. This is also why Yan'er dared to choose to confront the powerful when facing family humiliation!"

"Just now, Mr. Zhongli chose to help our Xiao family gain a three-year grace period even though he could have stayed out of this matter. Otherwise, the three elders would have thought that if the Yunlan Sect continued to use its power to pressure us, how could our Xiao family not surrender?"

"And you, the Great Elder, as the elder of the Xiao family, didn't take the lead, but instead chose to stay out of it. You threw the family's dignity aside for a so-called quota and a few pills that were given as alms! You old coward, you old white-haired wretch! You lived seventy-six years in vain! How dare a broken-backed dog bark in this meeting hall where generations of Xiao family ancestors have handled important matters?!"

"You...you!" The Great Elder suddenly became angry and spoke in a rapid and halting voice.

"Shut up!" Xiao Zhan spoke in an imposing manner, not giving the Great Elder any chance to fight back. "Today, I will make Zhongli's identity clear. Mr. Zhongli has been very kind to Xiao Yan, and for this reason alone, it's not too much for Xiao Yan to worship him as his adoptive father. This is what I, his biological father, say. Moreover, I also want to make Zhongli a guest official of the Xiao family. Who agrees? Who opposes?"

Xiao Yan stood upright on the stage, his childish face revealing an extraordinary determination. He felt no wavering at his father Xiao Zhan's plan; instead, he felt it was exactly what he wanted.

Just as Xiao Zhan said, Zhongli gave him a new life. If it weren't for Zhongli, he wouldn't be so confident when he said "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don't bully the young and poor" today.

You may not even have the courage to say these words.

"It was Mr. Zhongli who gave me the opportunity to cultivate again. It was Mr. Zhongli who rescued me from the abyss of 'waste.'" As Xiao Yan spoke more and more, his emotions grew more intense, and his body began to tremble involuntarily. Finally, driven by an impulse, he resolutely turned to Zhongli, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands together.

"If Mr. Zhongli doesn't forsake me, Xiao Yan is willing to become his disciple."

A moment earlier, Zhongli had been immersed in deep respect for Clan Leader Xiao, but the sudden scene before him left him bewildered. A hint of confusion crossed his eyes, as if he was struggling to comprehend what was happening.

At the same time, Xiao Zhan also revealed a slight look of surprise, his eyes gleaming with curiosity and confusion. Zhongli, after a brief moment of shock, gradually solidified his conviction: every action Xiao Yan took stemmed from a spontaneous choice deep within his heart, not from any external factors.

Being a guest of the Xiao family wasn't a big deal, after all, he had experience in this field at the Wangsheng Hall. Moreover, in this unfamiliar Douqi Continent, having a place to stay and take shelter was the best option.

As for being Xiao Yan's master... Zhongli himself didn't know what he could teach Xiao Yan. After all, he knew nothing about fighting spirit, and he had never understood the alchemy that Yao Chen had mentioned before.

Zhongli doesn't like being forced to do things. In the eyes of others, Xiao Yan does have some sense of moral kidnapping and coercion, but in Zhongli's opinion, that's not entirely the case.

That's because Xiao Yan only knelt on one leg. This guy is rough but thoughtful. Even if he is rejected, he will leave room for Zhongli and will only take the embarrassment and ridicule on himself.

Thinking of this, Zhongli truly developed a love for this young boy who was full of passion and had aroused the turbulence of the Heart of the God of Fire. Moreover, due to the establishment of the three-year contract, the completely worn Heart of the God of Rock on Zhongli's left chest was slightly repaired.

The authority of the Rock God seems to be gradually returning.

"It seems that only by continuously fulfilling my previous divine duties—continuously witnessing the establishment and completion of contracts—can I slowly restore the power of the Rock God."

"Okay, I agree to accept you as my disciple, but there are some things I want to say in advance. Your master will teach you about fighting spirit and alchemy. I will not interfere too much, and the daily training will be left to him." Seeing that the matter was already settled, Xiao Yan hurriedly put down his second leg and knocked it down heavily.

"What! Xiao Yan actually worshipped a master!"

"Oh my god! Second Master was able to scare off the elders who led the group from the Yunlan Sect. I'm afraid this Master is only stronger than me."

"You're all missing the point! Didn't you hear Mr. Zhongli just say that the master chef is also responsible for teaching Xiao Yan the art of alchemy?! It seems our Xiao family is about to produce a distinguished alchemist!"

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"No, buddy! He's the second master and I'm the first master?! What qualifications do I have to be ranked ahead of him? And he even lets me take charge of teaching fighting spirit and alchemy alone. What's he doing? A hands-off master?"

Yao Lao was silently venting his emotions in the ring, but the meeting hall had already been filled with the chattering of the Xiao family members. Xiao Yan was even more immersed in joy, so how could he care about Yao Chen?
There were only two women who felt uneasy, one was Xiao Mei and the other was Xiao Xun'er.

Xiao Mei would steal a glance at Xiao Yan from time to time. Between her long fingers, her slender thumb was unconsciously making circles, as if drawing some mysterious pattern in the air.

"Will Brother Xiao Yan forgive me for what I did before?"

For a woman like Xiao Xun'er, once she loses 100% control over the goal in her mind, she will immediately feel a sense of crisis. Although it is not a same-sex crisis, the unknown that Xiao Yan brought to her that night was too shocking.

"Two masters", "learning alchemy", "Zhongli's 'Emperor Flame'"... Xiao Xun'er was not sure how many things she didn't know about her brother Xiao Yan.

"Looks like I'll have to trouble Elder Ling again."

The great elder sitting next to the main seat collapsed completely on the chair.

At that moment, he unleashed his wrath on Xiao Zhan because, deep down, he harbored a deep fear of Zhong Li's unfathomable strength. But now, the situation had taken a strange turn: Xiao Yan had become Zhong Li's disciple. Xiao Zhan and Zhong Li were now like close allies, united on the same front. How could he even open his mouth so easily in such a situation?

At this delicate moment, the Second and Third Elders exchanged a glance, as if reaching some kind of tacit understanding in their silent exchange. Then, they both stood up simultaneously and began to applaud. The applause, like a special signal, reverberated through the slightly tense atmosphere.

"Congratulations to the Third Young Master for recovering his talent! Congratulations to the Third Young Master for meeting a good teacher!"

From now on, it will probably be difficult for the Great Elder's lineage to make a name for themselves.

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Xiao Zhan quickly ordered the housekeeper to clean up a superior guest room for Zhongli to live in permanently. The furniture and bedding were of the same level as Xiao Zhan's.

Inside Zhongli's room, Xiao Zhan asked, "Guest Zhongli, I don't know your specific level of cultivation."

"It can be considered as the Seven Stars of Dou Wang." From the previous complaints of Yao Chen and Xiao Yan, Zhongli also had a simple understanding of the cultivation level division in this world and the characteristics represented by each level. As for the seven stars, they were naturally taken from the Liyue Seven Stars.

Immediately afterwards, Zhongli concentrated his divine power on his back, and a pair of scarlet-gold "fighting spirit wings" condensed behind him. Combined with Zhongli's elegant and noble appearance and his cool and heroic demeanor, even Xiao Zhan was distracted for a moment.

This is like a celestial being who shouldn't exist in this mortal world; approachable but unapproachable.

"Guest, please rest early. If you have some free time tomorrow, you can go to my Xiao Family Market and have a look. Perhaps there will be some small items that may interest you."

"Then I will appreciate Patriarch Xiao's kindness. I would be disrespectful to refuse."

Xiao Zhan closed the door gently and let out a long breath on the way back to his room.

He and Xiao Yan had experienced too many ups and downs today, and such mental exhaustion could not be solved by simply sleeping.

"Well, at least get two naps!"

(End of this chapter)