Chapter 49: Visitors from Two Clans

"Then many thanks for Clan Leader Xiao's hospitality." Since the kindness was hard to refuse, Gu Yuan could not well decline.

In his heart, he was actually also clear that Xiao Zhan might be completely unaware of his own cultivation level, and was worried that if he were to erupt, it would bring danger to everyone.

Before coming, Xiao Zhan had specifically sent a message to Yi Huang and the other person who were still halfway there.

If the senior and the others were suddenly caught in the act, then everything done previously would become a bubble.

"This is not easy to handle now!" After receiving the message from Xiao Zhan about the suspected arrival of someone from that clan, Yi Huang's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she felt a bit of a headache.

"Mistress, what is wrong?" Xiao Wu, who was at her side, noticed Yi Huang's actions and asked in confusion.

At this moment, he was in the midst of the struggle of being about to see his clansmen; he was both joyful and at the same time somewhat worried, as they were completely unfamiliar, and he did not know how to get along with them.

Moreover, after passing through that Space Wormhole, Xiao Wu already had some inkling that his master and mistress had likely made arrangements long ago.

They hide so deeply! Xiao Wu silently sighed in his heart.

After all, not everyone could use a pseudonym from the very beginning of their debut like Xiao Han; it was truly too cowardly... um, too cautious!

"We might have some trouble this time." Yi Huang did not intend to hide it from Xiao Wu, and then she told him the news Xiao Zhan had sent, word for word.

Hearing Yi Huang's words, Xiao Wu also knew that he would likely have to turn back on this trip.

If they were to stubbornly rush over now, the identity that his master and the Langya Pavilion had painstakingly hidden would become a joke.

All the layouts would be directly shattered.

Sure enough, after pondering for a while, Yi Huang said somewhat dejectedly: "We might not be able to go this time, let's go back first."

"Very well, Mistress." Xiao Wu had no objections. The two simply returned the way they came.

The days ahead were still long; he didn't believe that person would just stay there forever, would he?

Returning to the other side, Xiao Zhan was chatting happily with Gu Yuan.

"I never expected Clan Leader Gu to have such rich experience in managing a clan; it truly makes me, Xiao, admire you," Xiao Zhan said with respect.

However, at this moment, his heart was somewhat panicked.

Damn it, what this person said is likely true; with the status of a clan leader, could it be that he is the Ancient Clan's Clan Leader?

Xiao Zhan had naturally heard Xiao Han emphasize information about the Ancient Clan's Clan Leader; back then, Xiao Han had suspected that the Ancient Clan or Gu Yuan should have some way to find the location of the Xiao Clan.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be better informed than the Soul Hall, which was spread across the continent, actually being able to find the Xiao Clan more than ten years in advance and even sending their own princess in.

Therefore, he had specifically popularized Gu Yuan's background for Xiao Zhan.

Peak Dou Sheng, Ancient Clan's Clan Leader.

Just these eight characters left a very deep impression in Xiao Zhan's heart.

"Clan Leader Xiao is too kind," Gu Yuan said modestly, "I have merely served as clan leader for a slightly longer time by a tiny bit."

A real "tiny bit"!

Then, Gu Yuan continued: "I wonder if Clan Leader Xiao could let me see the Third Young Master?"

"That is naturally no problem," Xiao Zhan agreed very generously; he had no other choice, and he couldn't stop him anyway.

Moreover, he also believed that a peak powerhouse like the Ancient Clan's Clan Leader would naturally not lay a hand on a child.

Of course, if Gu Yuan knew that this brat Xiao Yan would snatch away his apple of his eye in the future, that would be a different story.

"Please follow me."

Arriving at the Xiao Clan's backyard, Xiao Zhan had Gu Yuan wait first, then walked into the room.

Before long, Gu Yuan saw Xiao Zhan carefully holding a swaddled infant and walking out on tiptoe.

He said to Gu Yuan with lingering fear: "I snuck Yan'er out while his mother was resting, so I ask Brother Gu not to make too much noise."

He looked like a henpecked bootlicker, without the slightest bit of the domineering aura of a head of a household.

Gu Yuan naturally agreed readily, though his impression of Xiao Zhan became a bit unique; this man was a fascinating character!

Then he began to size up the Xiao Yan in front of him. At this time, the infant had just been born and had not yet grown into his features; although his skin was delicate and fair, the rolls of fat were quite severe, so he naturally could not be considered very good-looking.

However, Gu Yuan did not care about this, but he subconsciously checked Xiao Yan's aptitude.

The aptitude was indeed quite good, Gu Yuan nodded slightly in his heart.

Although it could not be called top-tier, it was still superior; if resources and opportunities were sufficient, becoming a Dou Sheng should not be much of a problem.

Xiao Zhan was also clear about Xiao Yan's aptitude, which was even more excellent than his two older brothers who had been improved by taking Medicinal Pills.

He had originally hoped to take the opportunity of the full-month banquet to have the senior examine him, and if he could successfully let Xiao Yan become an apprentice in the future, that would be even better.

But he never expected that a Gu Yuan would suddenly appear halfway; one could only say that life is full of surprises!

After only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Gu Yuan returned Xiao Yan to Xiao Zhan. After all, he was still just a child, so naturally there was nothing that required him to pay much attention to; the days ahead were still long!

Before Gu Yuan could continue saying anything, suddenly a Xiao Clan member entered.

"Clan Leader, the clan leaders of the Jialie and Aoba clans request to see you."

The tone was flat, even somewhat disdainful.

"Oh?" Xiao Zhan's expression was somewhat impatient, "Do those two families have any business?"

Just a clan in a small city, do they really think they are something?

"They said they have important matters to discuss."

"Fine, let them wait for me a while." Xiao Zhan was somewhat helpless; I will endure you bunch of people who don't know whether you are living or dying for a little longer.

"Yes." The Xiao Clan member turned and left respectfully.

"Brother Gu, I am somewhat sorry this time," Xiao Zhan said with a hint of apology, preparing to take his leave.

"No matter." Gu Yuan expressed his understanding magnanimously; although he did not understand why a Dou Zun powerhouse like Xiao Zhan had to play along with two small clan leaders, he still let him go.

He did not have the leisure to meddle in the Xiao Clan's affairs.

At this time, the scene and atmosphere in the Xiao Clan's front courtyard were not very pleasant.

Jialie Bi and Aoba Pa both looked at each other with unkind expressions; cooperation was cooperation, but their two families were sworn enemies, so how could their relationship be good when they met?

Meanwhile, the representatives of other families huddled to the side, shivering and not daring to breathe; when immortals fight, mortals suffer!

Many members of the Xiao Clan looked on with cold expressions; were these two fellows here to be funny? Why come to someone else's territory to show off their might for no reason?

However, the stiff atmosphere was instantly broken.

"The arrival of the two Clan Leaders truly makes my Xiao Clan shine with brilliance!"

Hmm...

After several years of growth, Xiao Zhan had finally become shameless, no longer as honest as he was in his youth.

At the very least, his skill at saying what people want to hear had become increasingly profound.

Although he wished in his heart he could simply scatter these two blind things to the wind, he still kept a grinning face on the surface.

Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Jialie Bi and the other man both turned their heads to greet Xiao Zhan.

"I wonder what brings the two Clan Leaders here?" Xiao Zhan narrowed his eyes, looking exactly like a smiling tiger.

Jialie Bi and the other man exchanged a glance, glanced at the people around them, lowered their voices, and said to Xiao Zhan:

"Clan Leader Xiao, could we go inside to talk?"

"Oh?" Xiao Zhan was suspicious, but he didn't say much, "Please, come in!"

Subsequently, the three of them headed to the living room under the watchful eyes of everyone.