Battle Through the Heavens: Emperor Yan, please restrain yourself; your elder brother is truly hones

"I just got home not long ago." Zhang Yuan said with a smile, "Uncle, I have broken through to the Dou Ling level and am now the city lord of Shimo City, as well as the commander of the Black Armor Guard. I have been granted a year's leave and came back to the family to talk to you about some things that are related to our Xiao family."

Xiao Zhan immediately showed a look of surprise.

Zhang Yuan is only seventeen years old, yet he has already become a Fighting Spirit.

With this kind of talent, becoming a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) is a certainty, and he might even become a Dou Zong (Battle Master).

Although Zhang Yuan is not surnamed Xiao, the Xiao family has Xiao Yan, and with Zhang Yuan's help, they will definitely regain their former glory.

"What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Don't just stand there, come in and let's talk."

Xiao Zhan pulled Zhang Yuan into the study.

The two sat down at the desk. Zhang Yuan didn't rush to speak, but instead threw out the Five Elements Spirit Turtle Pearl, which enveloped and isolated the study.

Then he spoke up, "Uncle, do you know the history of the Xiao family?"

Chapter 81 Three Arrangements Determine the Xiao Family! Cultivation Cheating Technique

"The history of the Xiao family?"

Xiao Zhan looked at Zhang Yuan with a strange expression.

As the head of the Xiao family, naturally no one understands the Xiao family better than him.

Every family has things that only the patriarch knows and things that only the patriarch can pass down.

Which part would you like to hear?

Xiao Zhan didn't ask Zhang Yuan why he was interested in the history of the Xiao family, but instead prepared to give him a proper explanation.

"Uncle, do you know where the Xiao family operated before they came to the Jia Ma Empire?" Zhang Yuan asked.

"?" Xiao Zhan's smile froze.

According to the clan records passed down by the patriarchs of each generation, the founders of the Xiao family were three brothers named Xiao Yu, Xiao Feng, and Xiao Kun. Among them, Xiao Yu was a Dou Huang powerhouse, while the other two were peak Dou Wangs.

The family the three established in the Black Corner Region offended a second-rate power with a Dou Zong in charge, so they had no choice but to flee to the Jia Ma Empire to develop their family. On the way, Xiao Yu was seriously injured and Xiao Feng died.

All three ancestors had descendants. Xiao Zhan's father, Xiao Lin, was a descendant of Xiao Yu, while the First Elder and the Second Elder were descendants of Xiao Feng and Xiao Kun, respectively.

This part of history is only mentioned briefly in the clan history records, and there is not much to say about it. The history of even earlier times is a blank, with no records.

However, a family with a Dou Huang and two peak Dou Wang in charge must have had a more glorious history in the past, but the descendants were not up to par and it is now impossible to know.

“It seems my uncle doesn’t know, but I do,” Zhang Yuan said. “After I broke through to the Dou Ling realm, someone told me some things behind Xun’er’s back.”

Using the ancient clan as an excuse, Xiao Zhan had no way to verify it, nor would he want to; he could only believe it.

"Xun'er?" Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat.

He didn't know Xun'er's specific background, but he knew she was definitely extraordinary, because she was sent to the Xiao family by a Dou Huang powerhouse so that he could make arrangements for her to grow up happily in the clan.

In return, the powerful figure warned Jia Lie and Aoba, preventing them from wiping out the Xiao family when they were at their weakest.

“Xun’er comes from a powerful ancient family.” Seeing that Xiao Zhan did not interrupt, Zhang Yuan continued, “It is said that this family has a legendary Dou Sheng powerhouse, and they were old friends with the Xiao family at their peak.”

hiss!

Xiao Zhan stood up abruptly from his chair.

He had considered that Xun'er might come from a second-rate power, or even a first-rate power, but it was unlikely that she came from a top-tier power on the continent.

However, Zhang Yuan told him that Xun'er came from a super power on the continent with a Dou Sheng level expert in charge.

What's even more terrifying is that the Xiao Clan and this Saintly power were old friends during their peak.

That was a Dou Sheng, someone even Dou Zun would look up to, and to have a family relationship with him meant that Dou Sheng had existed before.

Unbelievable, unbelievable!

"Really?" Xiao Zhan asked after a long moment of distraction.

“Really?” Zhang Yuan nodded.

If he were to directly say that the Xiao family was once an imperial clan, he felt that Xiao Zhan either thought he had lost his mind, or that he himself had gone mad, or that he suspected he had been deceived.

He originally didn't want to mention even the Battle Saint, but in order to make the conversation go more smoothly later, he decided to say it after much consideration.

"A Battle Saint, a Battle Saint... or even a Battle Venerable."

"It's unimaginable, unbelievable."

Xiao Zhan paced back and forth in the study, calming himself down after a long while.

He sat back down on the stool and asked, "Yuan'er, why did you tell your uncle these things?"

The Xiao family's past certainly inspired him, but it was ultimately just the past and had no effect on the present.

If the news were to get out, it could even attract the attention of powerful forces interested in the former saint's power, which would be a disaster.

"Uncle, why do you think a force once led by a Dou Sheng has fallen to the point where it doesn't even have a Dou Ling expert anymore?" Zhang Yuan asked rhetorically.

Xiao Zhan subconsciously clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly as he asked, "A powerful enemy?"

There are family friends, but also family feuds?

“Hmm.” Zhang Yuan nodded and said, “In Zhongzhou, there is a saying that there is one palace, one tower, two sects, three valleys and four pavilions, which is the collective name of eleven top forces. But in addition to these, there are also top forces such as Lingye Chamber of Commerce.”

"According to the person behind Xun'er, the Soul Hall, one of the eleven top forces, is at odds with my Xiao family and has a blood feud with them."

"Hiss~" Xiao Zhan's heart trembled again.

The strongest members of the Xiao family are only a few Great Dou Masters, and Zhang Yuan has several Dou Spirits, but they have a mortal enemy with a Saint in charge. How can they not have a chance to rise in the future?

“But Uncle, you don’t need to worry too much.” Zhang Yuan seemed to see through Xiao Zhan’s thoughts and said, “Those kinds of forces may not pay attention to the Xiao family now. Even if they do, they won’t care. And even if they do care, they won’t send much power to target them.”

It's a very simple principle. Back then, the Xiao clan, while not necessarily the top of the eight great imperial clans, was definitely among the top three. With Xiao Xuan's existence, they were even more likely to secure second place and compete for first.

Despite the formidable Xiao Clan's numerous Dou Sheng and Dou Zun experts, they all quickly declined and perished due to Xiao Xuan's failure to break through to Dou Di, which depleted his Dou Di bloodline. Coupled with the Soul Clan's reckless sneak attacks, they were quickly defeated and disappeared.

The Xiao family, now just a few big cats and small cats with only a handful of Grand Dou Masters in charge, is it worth the Soul Clan's attention?

Even external forces like the Soul Palace and its subordinate units wouldn't care.

Only the lowest-ranking people might resort to violence for a little bit of performance.

Unless there is a reborn member of the Soul Clan who knows that Xiao Yanzi will become an emperor in the future, only a fool would use a powerful person to deal with the current Xiao family.

Kill a chicken with a knife?

It's entirely possible that they were trying to seize the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade.

However, with Gu Yuan present, the Soul Emperor will not rush to make a move until he is fully prepared.

"Mm." Xiao Zhan nodded, regaining his composure.

As the head of the Xiao family, he was not stupid and could understand the meaning behind Zhang Yuan's words.

After a ninth-tier magical beast kills another ninth-tier magical beast, would it care about the tiny insects growing from the corpse of the first ninth-tier magical beast?

However, it is a fact that a super power with a Dou Sheng in charge is a mortal enemy of the Xiao family. As long as the Xiao family grows to a certain level, it will definitely be noticed and attract attention and targeting.

What should we do?

“But if a man does not plan for the future, he will have trouble in the present.” Zhang Yuan changed the subject and said, “Knowing that there is a powerful enemy, the Xiao family can no longer grow wildly. We need to make some long-term plans and not wait until disaster strikes before we do anything.”

"Yes." Xiao Zhan nodded emphatically, then looked at Zhang Yuan with hopeful eyes: "What are your plans?"

Zhang Yuan and Xiao Yan showed maturity and composure far beyond their peers from a young age. Zhang Yuan, in particular, not only had great talent for cultivation, but also planned ahead for every step he took, demonstrating great method.

Since he came to me to talk about these things, he must already have some kind of plan.

As the uncle, all you should do is lie down.

"Three arrangements!"

Zhang Yuan raised three fingers, then lowered one, saying, "Jade must be carved to become a vessel, and shallow water cannot raise a dragon. Let all the younger generation of the Xiao family participate in the Canaan Academy's assessment in six months, and then join the Canaan Academy to study."

“There is competition within Canaan Academy, but it is relatively safe. Canaan Academy is located in the Black Corner Region, and the outside world is extremely dangerous. It can provide a training ground for the younger generation.”

Among the younger generation of the Xiao family, only Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning were originally qualified to go to Canaan Academy.

However, ever since the Xiao family monopolized Wutan City and expanded their business empire with Foundation Establishment Elixir as a specialty, the younger generation of the family have been nurtured. While not every one of them is a genius, they are all qualified to join Canaan Academy.

The inner courtyard of Canaan Academy has the Fallen Heart Flame, a cultivation cheat device. When Xiao Yan goes there, he will solve the fire poison problem, and he can also acquire various cultivation techniques and fighting skills. He can also build some connections. It would be a waste not to take advantage of these opportunities. It's perfect for the younger generation to go.

"Okay." Xiao Zhan nodded immediately.

It's good to not put all your eggs in one basket. It's right for the younger generation to go out and seek training, but there's no rush for them to take over the family business.

"The second arrangement is that all members of the Xiao family's upper echelons who are related by blood will go into seclusion and focus on cultivation!" Zhang Yuan continued.

Once he and Xiao Yanzi become emperors, the cultivation levels of all those related by blood will skyrocket, making them useful in the future. What needs to be done now is to stay alive and prevent the Xiao clan from dwindling in number.

This is also his way of repaying the Xiao family for their tireless efforts in nurturing him over the years!

Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment.

He was somewhat reluctant to give up his legacy in Wutan City.

If the high-ranking members of the Xiao family all go into seclusion to cultivate their skills, then their control over the power will be insufficient, and where will they obtain resources?

“The third arrangement,” Zhang Yuan said, understanding Xiao Zhan’s concerns. “The Xiao family’s businesses will all be managed by Consort Ya.”

"?" Xiao Zhan was a little confused.

Why does it feel like you're trying to sell our Xiao family to your business representative?

“Uncle, broaden your horizons!” Zhang Yuan said earnestly, “Because of Xun’er, the forces behind her will support me. In the future, I will definitely become a Dou Zong, and even Dou Zun is not out of the question.”

There are only two possibilities when it comes to waving a big flag: zero times or countless times!

“With my help, Xiao Yanzi has a bright future. With his alchemist master, he may even have the opportunity to become a seventh-grade alchemist in the future.”

"With Xiao Yanzi and me joining forces, building a force surpassing the Jia Ma Empire would be a piece of cake. Is it really necessary for the Xiao family to be so fixated on a small city like Wutan?"

"As for resources, I am about to become the city lord of Stone Desert City, and I am currently the imperial tutor of Princess Yao Ye of the Imperial Family. At that time..."

Zhang Yuan analyzed the situation from multiple angles and quickly helped Xiao Zhan understand.

A Douhuang powerhouse can single-handedly govern a nation, while a Douwang powerhouse can dominate a region of an empire.

Zhang Yuan and Xiao Yan have promising futures, so there's really no need for them to cling to their family fortune in Wutan City.