Chapter 177: Breaking into Pieces

Ever since Xiao Yan had opened his heart and talked with Xun Er, his horizons had broadened, and he had learned about the affairs of those major clans in Zhongzhou, as well as the true goals of powerhouses like Gu Yuan, Hun Tiandi, and Zhu Kun.

These powerhouses had only one true goal, and that was to become a Dou Di. Apart from that, nothing else could pique their interest.

But the Dou Qi Continent had no Emperor Origin, so the only way to become a Dou Di was to open the Tuoshe Ancient God Cave Mansion and obtain the inheritance within.

Among the three, Zhu Kun was the most direct. Relying on the fact that he was a Void Ancient Dragon and could travel through space at will, he wanted to enter the Tuoshe Ancient God Cave Mansion directly, but he was outsmarted by the Tuoshe Ancient God and became the gatekeeper of the Tuoshe Ancient God Cave Mansion.

Hun Tiandi was no less determined than Zhu Kun, working hard to collect the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade and doing things that offended people.

Gu Yuan was the most cunning, not wanting to put in any effort at all and just wanting to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor.

After learning the thoughts of these three, Xiao Yan also had his own plan.

But then he thought, if the Hun Clan learned that the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade had been handed over to the Gu Clan by Xiao Yan, they would definitely retaliate against the Xiao Clan.

After the three Elders learned of Xiao Yan's idea, they naturally gave their full support.

After Xiao Yan left the residence of Xun Er and the Little Doctor Fairy, he went to his father's room again, wanting to make a final effort.

As soon as he entered the room, Xiao Yan saw Xiao Zhan chatting with the Great Elder.

Taking advantage of Jia Nan Academy's enrollment, he had all the clansmen who met the enrollment conditions sent to Jia Nan Academy. Even for those who did not meet the conditions, through the persistent pestering of Xiao Yan and Xun Er, as well as the offensive of gold coins, Instructor Ruo Lin accepted these people who did not meet the enrollment qualifications.

Having figured it out, Xiao Yan had actually wanted to hand the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade to Xun Er at the beginning and let her pass it on to Gu Yuan.

"Yan'er is here!" Seeing Xiao Yan arrive, Xiao Zhan greeted him with a smile.

Since the Hall of Souls would definitely take action against the Xiao Clan, the Xiao Clan could not just stay in Wutan City and wait for death, could they?

After having a solution, Xiao Yan found his father, Xiao Zhan, to discuss it, and the two hit it off immediately.

But most Exotic Fires had owners. Trying to obtain an Exotic Fire from those people was no simpler than collecting the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade.

After all, in the Dou Qi Continent, strength is always respected, and individual strength can directly determine the rise and fall of a clan.

Although Xiao Yan knew that his hope of persuading his father, Xiao Zhan, to leave the Xiao Clan was very slim, he still wanted to try.

"That's right! Yan'er, don't worry about us. Didn't you say so yourself? Before they find that piece of jade, they won't kill anyone. So, at most, they will just keep us under house arrest! We old, weak, sick, and disabled people are just worrying about having nowhere to retire!" The Great Elder walked to Xiao Yan's side, patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, and said with a smile.

Although their influence became much smaller after going to other cities, with the help of the Mittel Auction House and Xiao Yan's funds and pills, they could develop rapidly.

Without encountering a life-threatening situation, who would be willing to voluntarily hand over the Exotic Fire in their hands?

Since everyone wanted to open the Tuoshe Ancient God Cave Mansion, the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade would definitely be gathered; it was just a matter of time.

Seeing the two of them talking back and forth, looking like they would not leave no matter what, Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly.

And Xiao Yan also knew that the entire Xiao Clan had now become his burden.

After much persuasion, Xiao Yan only managed to persuade the Second Elder and the Third Elder to leave the Xiao Clan and develop in other cities. After all, although the clansmen were scattered, they still needed a leader, otherwise, they would just be a pile of loose sand.

So, after much thought, it was best to keep the Tuoshe Ancient God Jade in his own hands. This way, he would have a chess piece in his hand and become a chess player.

As Xiao Yan's father, he naturally did not want Xiao Yan to constantly focus his energy on guarding the Xiao Clan; he hoped his son could go further.

Since the people from the Hall of Souls would definitely take action against the Xiao Clan, how to preserve the Xiao Clan became Xiao Yan's primary task.

But one of them was the Xiao Clan Head, and the other was the Xiao Clan's Great Elder. Reasonably and emotionally, they had to live and die with the clan. How could they be deserters?

"Yan'er, the younger generation and core strength of the clan have already been transferred, and what remains are the old, weak, sick, and disabled. If even we leave, those people will definitely notice and then find the people we worked so hard to transfer out one by one. Only if the Great Elder and I stay will those people not be driven to desperation," Xiao Zhan said with a smile.

After thinking for several days and nights, Xiao Yan thought of a strategy a great man had adopted to deal with the enemy's encirclement and suppression, which was to break into pieces.

After discussion, the core strength of the Xiao Clan was divided into dozens of batches, and with the help of the Mittel Auction House, they went to other cities in the Gama Empire to develop.

When Xiao Yan wanted these old people to go to other places to enjoy their lives, he was directly opposed by all the old people, including the three Elders and the Clan Head, Xiao Zhan.

Think about it, when these small forces develop and become forces like the current Wutan City Xiao Clan, and then combine together, how powerful they will become.

The inheritance of the Tuoshe Ancient God Cave Mansion was something not only they wanted to obtain, but Xiao Yan also wanted to obtain.

After the younger generation of the Xiao Clan was settled, he began to deal with the core strength of the clan.

Xiao Yan walked through the path paved with blue stones, came to his father's room, knocked on the door, and after hearing a response from inside, he walked in.

Although Xiao Yan possessed the Burning Mantra and could become stronger by devouring Exotic Fires.

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Zhan and the Great Elder looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly. They knew Xiao Yan had good intentions.

After the two finished discussing, Xiao Zhan called the three Elders over. After all, such a big matter had to be discussed with the three Elders.

But if he kept the ancient jade in his own hands, the people from the Hall of Souls would definitely take action against the Xiao Clan, especially after Xun Er left the Xiao Clan for Jia Nan Academy, the people from the Hall of Souls would have no more scruples and would take action whenever they wanted.

It was just that they would not take action directly, but would use the hands of other forces. This way of deceiving oneself, in fact, everyone knew it clearly.

"Father, Great Elder. I have pills that can change one's appearance, so you don't have to..." Xiao Yan smiled and directly stated the purpose of his visit.

For example, if Xiao Yan became a Dou Huang, the Xiao Clan could instantly become a force surpassing the three great families of the Imperial Capital.

After the few of them finished discussing, they immediately took action.

Xiao Yan had calculated everything, but he had not calculated the thoughts of these old people in the Xiao Clan. These old people were also the last batch of people Xiao Yan needed to settle.

"Besides, didn't Yan'er say that not only will I have no danger, but I can also get some benefits and improve my strength? How could I refuse such a good thing?" Xiao Zhan said with a loud laugh.

In fact, Xiao Yan also knew that Xiao Zhan was right. If the Xiao Clan really did not even have a person in charge, those people from the Hall of Souls would definitely be furious.

And after being caught by the people from the Hall of Souls, one would only lose their freedom, but their strength would improve quite a bit. Upon returning, they would at least be a Dou Huang.

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