People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 88 The Fallen Genius (1?)
"Strength of fighting, third level!"

"Xiao Yan, Dou Qi, third stage! Level: low level!"

Next to the magic stone tablet, a middle-aged man took a look at the information displayed on the tablet and announced it in an indifferent tone.

Today is the day for the Xiao family's annual test. It is more rigorous and formal than the usual tests, and all the younger generations must participate.

It was also because of this incident that Xiao Yan's decline in strength three years ago was completely exposed to the public and could no longer be concealed.

As expected, the middle-aged man's announcement caused a commotion of ridicule in the crowded square.

"Third stage? Haha, as expected, this 'genius' has been standing still again this year!"

"Alas, how arrogant I was back then, how miserable I am now. People should not get too carried away."

"Come on, his father is the clan leader. Maybe one day we can find a way to cure him. Didn't the Miter Auction House announce a few days ago that they will soon hold the largest auction in Wutan City? I heard there will be a lot of good stuff."

"Speaking of which, it's really surprising that this Yafei from the Mitel Auction House would come to our Xiao family to watch the ceremony today."

"It's a good thing that a distinguished guest has come to visit us. Mitel Auction House has always been very close to our Xiao family in recent years. It's a pity that Xiao Yan has completely lost face."

The crowd was whispering, some sighing with regret, some laughing in disdain.

Many of them were uncontrollably attracted by the enchanting figure standing in front of the square. They were trembling with fear, and dared not speak out loud.

On the stage.

Listening to the sounds coming from all around him, Xiao Yan lowered his head, smiled bitterly, turned around dejectedly, and quietly returned to the last row of the team. His lonely figure seemed somewhat out of tune with the world around him.

Thinking about the faces these people had when they saw me three years ago, and comparing them to how they look now...

With a self-deprecating smile, Xiao Yan felt that he had been taught a hard lesson in the past three years.

Unfortunately, when I woke up, it was too late. I don’t know if I will have another chance to start over in this life.

In front of the crowd, Ya Fei was watching Xiao Yan's appearance silently. She was very puzzled. Since that distinguished guest had given such a great benefit to the Xiao family in the past, why would he let her come to investigate the Xiao family now and pay special attention to Xiao Yan?
Such an ambiguous attitude is really hard to understand.

With this in mind, Ya Fei didn't want to get too involved with the Xiao family, so as not to get herself into trouble.

Now that I've seen Xiao Yan's testing process, then...

"My mission is accomplished."

Thinking in her heart, Ya Fei immediately walked towards Xiao Zhan.

"Chief Xiao Zhan, we have something important to attend to at the Mitel Auction House. Ya Fei will take her leave first."

"In that case, I'll see Miss Yafei off, please."

Xiao Zhan forced a smile and saw him off in person.

It is really hard for him to remain calm as his youngest son, who used to be his proudest son, now has such a strange problem.

In the past few years, he had thought of many ways, and even used the family income to buy many potentially useful medicines for Xiao Yan.

However, the results were still unsatisfactory.

On the contrary, it was because of his repeated partiality that several elders in the clan were extremely dissatisfied with him, making the atmosphere in the Xiao family extremely tense and no longer as harmonious as it used to be. If the Xiao family had not developed well in recent years, I am afraid that several elders would have been even more dissatisfied with his status as the clan leader.

When he arrived at the Xiao family's gate, Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Ms. Yafei, when will your bank's auction be held?"

In the past few days, the news that the Miter Auction House will hold a grand auction has been spreading throughout Wutan City. However, apart from hearing that there are many good things, there is no specific information at all, which is really confusing.

What they didn't know was that even Ya Fei, the temporary person in charge, didn't know when the auction would be held.

She was just following orders.

Although he felt helpless, he had a smile on his face.

"Don't worry, Patriarch Xiao Zhan. Mitel Auction House is attaching great importance to this auction and must make thorough preparations. I can't elaborate on the specifics, but I can reveal to Patriarch Xiao Zhan that fighting skills, techniques, elixirs, medicinal herbs, and so on will all be on display, and the quality of each item is high enough to be the highlight of the previous auction. That's all I have to say. Patriarch Xiao Zhan, I bid you farewell."

Bowing slightly, Yafei twisted her waist charmingly and walked out of the Xiao family's gate.

Xiao Zhan returned the salute and watched the other person leave.

...

A few minutes later, at Mittel Auction House.

Chen Xiao sat in the main seat and listened to Yafei talk about the Xiao family's test today.

Zi Yan sat on a chair beside her with her legs dangling in the air, chewing non-stop with a "crunching" sound in her mouth.

She has no interest in the Xiao family or anything like that.

However, she felt quite comfortable staying in this small Wutan City. Gu Ni was much more obedient than the young alchemist in the inner courtyard. She simply did what she said. The supply of pills had never been interrupted in the past few days.

"Well done. Keep your eye on the Xiao family and find more excuses to go there. Also, have someone produce a batch of auction catalogs. The more the better, especially for the Xiao family. Make sure everyone in the family has one. All expenses can be deducted from the auction proceeds."

As he spoke, Chen Xiao took out a pile of miscellaneous items.

During the years of training in the Black Horn Region, although he and Zi Yan did not obtain anything too rare, they did gain countless spoils of war. Even after dealing with many of them, they still had a lot left on them.

They were called sundries, but if these things he took out were placed in Wutan City, as Ya Fei said, most of them could be the finale of previous auctions.

A third-grade magic core, a mid-level Xuan-grade fighting skill, a mid-level Xuan-grade martial arts technique, some useless elixirs below the third grade obtained during his training in the Black Horn Domain, some poisons he concocted himself that could threaten even great fighting masters, and many rare medicinal herbs with strange tastes that even Zi Yan disliked.

It’s not that these are all he has, but considering the purchasing power of the two major families in Wutan City, the things Chen Xiao picked out are things that they want very much and can be bought by them with a little effort.

Finally, there was the fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire diagram he had found in the stone chamber in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. Chen Xiao had not divided up this fragment, nor was he planning to exchange it for too much.

If you want to fish, you first need bait!

Just like those unscrupulous businessmen Chen Xiao had seen before, every time they held an event, the beginning would make you feel very hopeful.

"I understand. I will arrange it as you said. Also, seven days have passed since your message. I believe it must have been delivered to Hai Lao and Teng Shan Clan Leader by now, but we haven't received a reply yet."

Looking at the pile of things Chen Xiao took out, Yafei's eyes lit up.

He is indeed a noble person!

These things may be ordinary in the imperial capital, but if they are placed in various branches, it will definitely be a huge achievement.

What she needs is to achieve results so that she can impress the people in the family and gain some power.

Restraining the surprise in her heart, Yafei quickly agreed, put away all the things, and went to work decisively.

Without paying attention to Ya Fei, Chen Xiao recalled what she had said about the Xiao family.

The opening is the power of fighting, three stages...

This is so much fun. So, today is when the original plot begins!
That is, Chapter 1: The Fallen Genius.

Then, wouldn’t the next thing be Nalan Yanran coming to the house, and the famous scene of “Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west”?

To be honest, if going to the Xiao family might not make Yao Chen alert, Chen Xiao would have wanted to disguise himself and join in the fun tomorrow.

With a light laugh, Chen Xiao called out.

"Guni."

Soon, the extremely respected alchemy master in Wutan City walked in quickly.

"What do you want, sir?"

"Send someone to find out if there is a group of people from the Yunlan Sect heading towards Wutan City."

Gu Ni bowed and was about to reply when he suddenly heard a hearty laugh.

"Hahaha, I once stood proudly on the top of Gama Peak, but was sealed away and trapped by the passing years. Fortunately, my friend brought the arrival of spring, and I can once again show my edge and break through the fog and smoke!"

"Chen Xiao, how are you?"

Before anyone arrives, the sound comes first.

Chen Xiao laughed when he heard the voice. He was indeed worthy of being called the refreshed and energetic True Lord. Even after not seeing him for a few years, he was still full of dirty talk!

Soft footsteps were heard, and two figures appeared in front of the three people in the living room.

The white-haired old man in the lead was very eye-catching in his blue robe. He strode over with a smile on his face, looking very imposing, as if wherever he was was the stage.

Behind him was a relatively younger old man with black hair, dressed in fine clothes. The smile on his face was not as exaggerated as the previous one, giving people the feeling that he had been in a high position for many years.

There is no need to explain the identities of the two people.

"Greetings to Hai Lao, clan leader!"

Gu Ni was shocked. He never expected that the two most important figures in the Miter family would come to the small city of Wutan.

Quickly coming back to his senses, Gu Ni bowed.

Chen Xiao also stood up to greet him with a frank smile on his face.

"Old Hai, Chief Tengshan, it would be too grand for you to come here in person."

"Hahaha, I'm already bored staying in the imperial capital. Since you have something to do and can't leave for the time being, I have no choice but to come here myself. As for Tengshan, he's busy and might not be able to stay for a few days."

Hai Bodong laughed loudly, without any estrangement due to not seeing each other for more than three years. He had the attribute of ice, but at this moment he was passionate as fire.

"Good fellow, it's only been a short time, and your strength has improved quite a bit. You're much taller than Tengshan now, and your appearance has fully blossomed. You're quite handsome, ten times more handsome than Tengshan in his youth, and not much different from me before."

After greeting him, Hai Bodong looked at the changes in Chen Xiao and was immediately amazed.

Listening to Hai Bodong's words, Tengshan on the side was helpless. Every time he was with Hai Bodong, he was frequently used as a reference.

Numb, used to it.

"Chief Tengshan works hard for the family, so naturally he doesn't have much time for cultivation."

Chen Xiao felt a little sympathetic to Tengshan, so he found an excuse for him and then led the two of them to sit down.

Seeing the two of them looking curiously at Zi Yan, who had not moved the whole time and was still eating snacks, Chen Xiao gave a brief introduction.

"This is Zi Yan, a friend I met at Canaan College. She came back with me to play."

Zi Yan nodded slightly towards the two of them as a greeting.

A Dou Huang and a Dou Wang are just average. In Canaan Academy, someone with such strength is just an elder. She has seen too many of them.

Zi Yan has always been very casual with strangers, and she will only get close to people she truly recognizes.

In addition, Zi Yan would also give some face to the people around her friends after spending a long time with them.

For example, Chen Xiao’s fellow buildingmates in the inner courtyard.

(End of this chapter)