Chapter 2: Xiao Han of the Xiao Clan

Jia Ma Empire, Imperial Capital, Xiao Clan assembly hall.

At this moment, the members of the Xiao Clan were filled with sorrow; their Clan Leader, Xiao Lin, had suffered critical injuries while battling a Magic Beast and was beyond saving.

With the loss of a Dou Wang, those past enemies of the Xiao Clan would surely kick them while they were down. Given the Xiao Clan's current strength, resisting to the end would be no different from digging their own graves.

The atmosphere was already thick with the tension of an impending storm.

"Bang—" A chair shattered in response to the sound.

"Those dog-eat-dog bastards, every one of them is like a wild dog, all wanting to tear a piece of meat off us."

At this time, Xiao Zhan was hot-blooded and furious at the behavior of the other factions who were kicking them while they were down.

"Young Clan Leader, calm your anger. The most urgent matter for us now is how to preserve the Xiao Clan."

"That's right, at worst we can just kill our way back in the future," the Elders on the side were all persuading him.

"Sigh—" Hearing this, Xiao Zhan was immediately doused with a bucket of cold water. He remained silent for a long time, eventually letting out only a sigh.

No matter how tough he was, he could not change the fact that the Xiao Clan was currently weak. He began to consider a strategy for the future.

After thinking for a long time, he could only say helplessly, "After Father passes away, our Xiao Clan will withdraw from the Jia Ma Imperial Capital." Then, as if all his strength had left him, he slumped into his seat.

"Yes," the Elders looked at each other and replied bitterly. They also understood that without the protection of a Dou Wang powerhouse, the current Xiao Clan was a piece of cake in the eyes of others.

Even former allies were now thinking of taking the opportunity to fish for some benefits.

Knowing when to retreat is the way to save one's life.

"Hm? What happened?" Just then, a figure in white suddenly appeared in the hall.

"Who are you? How did you break into my Xiao Clan?" The crowd was startled by this suddenly appearing figure, and the Great Elder asked with a stern expression.

The man had long black hair draped over his shoulders, sword-like brows and starry eyes, a slender build, and a white robe that was spotless; he was truly dashing and handsome.

If he were to walk around on the street, he could easily charm a large crowd of young women and wives.

However, the members of the Xiao Clan at this moment were not focused on the man's looks; they only felt his appearance was eerie.

Not only did he appear without a sound, but under their perception, the aura of the person in front of them was as still as an ancient well, yet as vast as the ocean.

Even Clan Leader Xiao Lin could not be mentioned in the same breath as him.

Could it be that he came to destroy our Xiao Clan? At this thought, the high-level members of the Xiao Clan felt completely hopeless.

"I asked what happened to this Xiao Clan? Who is your Clan Leader? Where is he?" The man spoke again, his tone mixed with a hint of displeasure.

This man in white was none other than the protagonist, Xiao Han, who was also a transmigrator.

It was just that he had transmigrated too early, becoming the great-grandfather generation of Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan did not even know where he was right now.

Perhaps as a benefit of being a transmigrator, Xiao Han had displayed powerful cultivation talent from the very beginning of his training.

Furthermore, unwilling to be lonely, he had left the Xiao Clan long ago to roam the continent, only to be accidentally trapped in a secret realm for over a hundred years.

Having only recently escaped, he had immediately rushed toward the Xiao Clan without stopping.

Of course, fortune and misfortune are interdependent; it was precisely because of this secret realm that Xiao Han successfully broke through to the Saint Realm, reached the Six-Star Dou Sheng level, and harvested a large amount of resources.

However, when Xiao Han arrived above the Xiao Clan, he was surprised to find that the Xiao Clan was currently filled with panic and busyness.

Feeling puzzled, he used his Soul Power to perceive the situation slightly and found the current high-level members of the Xiao Clan to ask for clarification.

???

Xiao Zhan was now extremely confused about the handsome man in front of him. Could it be that he wasn't here to cause trouble?

Xiao Zhan gathered his courage and asked, "Senior, are you not here to cause trouble for the Xiao Clan?"

"Hm?" Xiao Han was puzzled, "Why would I cause trouble for the Xiao Clan?"

Phew—the crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief; the Xiao Clan was saved, and their lives were still intact.

"Then may I ask, Senior is...?"

"Xiao Clan, Xiao Han," Xiao Han simply replied.

???!!!

Xiao Han!

At this moment, the Xiao Clan members could no longer sit still, and Xiao Zhan stood up directly, "Are you Great-Uncle Xiao Han?"

It was no wonder Xiao Zhan was so uncomposed; Xiao Han's experiences were simply a legend of the Xiao Clan.

As the top genius of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Han was known to everyone even throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire.

He practiced Qi at four, became a Dou Zhe at eight, a Dou Shi at nine, a Da Dou Shi at eleven, broke through to Dou Ling before thirteen, and then traveled the continent after fifteen.

In everyone's eyes, Xiao Han would surely be able to break through to Dou Zong, and even the legendary Zunzhe Realm was within his reach.

It was just that Xiao Han had not returned to the Xiao Clan for a hundred years, and everyone thought he had died on the road to the peak. This had made the Xiao Clan members quite sad.

But now... Xiao Han had returned. With his talent, he was at least a Dou Zong powerhouse. With Xiao Han presiding, the Xiao Clan would surely rise.

"That's right, I am that Xiao Han," Xiao Han was now almost losing his patience, "Answer my previous question; I will tell you about my affairs in a moment."

At this time, Xiao Zhan fully displayed the professional demeanor of a Young Clan Leader and answered fluently, "Reporting to Great-Uncle, the current Xiao Clan Leader is my father, Xiao Lin, but Father is currently severely injured, and I am acting on behalf of the Xiao Clan's affairs."

Xiao Han was a bit excited at this moment, "Is it Xiao Lin, the son of my eldest brother?"

Xiao Zhan nodded in affirmation.

Then, Xiao Han's expression turned gloomy, "Take me to see him now."

"Yes."

At this time, Xiao Lin was unconscious. Looking at the terrifying wound on Xiao Lin's body, which had almost split him in two, he would have long since perished if not for the protection of his Dou Wang cultivation.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Xiao Han took out a Medicinal Pill, helped Xiao Lin swallow it, and simultaneously circulated the Dou Qi in his body to help him heal.

The others also looked at Xiao Han with anticipation.

About half an hour later, Xiao Han withdrew his Dou Qi. "He is fine." The crowd's expressions turned joyful, but just as they were about to say something, they were stopped by Xiao Han's gaze.

Signaling to the crowd, he walked out with a displeased expression.

Since childhood, Xiao Han had been very close to his eldest brother, Xiao Lie; they had a friendship where they had caused trouble together, visited... explored brothels together, and shared both blessings and hardships.

Out of love for his nephew, Xiao Han also took great care of Xiao Lin when he was young, and every time he returned to the Xiao Clan, he would bring him many good things.

Xiao Lin also liked this uncle of his very much, and the relationship between the two was not bad.

Now that Xiao Lin had suffered such a severe injury, it was impossible for Xiao Han not to be angry; it was only because he was anxious to recover Xiao Lin's injuries that he had not yet delved into the matter.

But now was also the time to settle the score.

Returning to the assembly hall, Xiao Han asked with a gloomy face: "What is the current situation of the Xiao Clan?"

With Xiao Lin, the pillar of the Xiao Clan, having suffered such a serious injury, it was impossible for there not to be turmoil; the situation of the Xiao Clan would definitely not be good.

Therefore, Xiao Han did not do anything superfluous, but directly asked about the detailed situation of the Xiao Clan.