Chapter 56: Xiao Han's Apprehension

The moment Xiao Han decided to pass down the Ice Emperor Canon to Xiao Wu, he had already prepared himself for Xiao Wu to ask about the existence of Heavenly Ice.

Furthermore, it was not that Xiao Han was unwilling to speak, but that he dared not; the secrets within were completely different from the accounts circulating on the continent to this day.

Or rather, the history of the continent is incomplete, and the current Xiao Wu has not yet formed the heart of a true powerhouse, nor is his conviction firm enough.

Knowing these things too early would not be a good thing for him. Recalling that scene from back then, Xiao Han felt a shiver of dread.

That ruin was the most bizarre ancient ruin Xiao Han had ever experienced in his life. It has a history of tens of thousands of years.

It was precisely the results of exploring this ruin that gave him the qualifications to become a supreme powerhouse, allowed him to reach his current achievements, and even provided the possibility of continuing to advance.

But at the same time, it was also due to the appearance of this ruin that Xiao Han's original, confident, and all-controlling mindset instantly fluctuated.

Many situations had already deviated from the scope of what he knew, and precisely because of this, Xiao Han was so cautious; the continent is vast and has a long history, and who knows how many hidden secrets exist within it.

And of these, Xiao Han was completely ignorant, so naturally, he could not underestimate the heroes of the world.

"Strength, I am still lacking strength!" After Xiao Wu left, Xiao Han pondered in place for a long time, unconsciously clenching his fists.

However, Xiao Han had no way to deal with this right now; after reaching the Dou Sheng level, the progress of strength becomes increasingly slow.

This was no exception, even for someone as gifted as Xiao Han. If he wanted to further improve his strength, he could only rely on sufficiently powerful opportunities; as for things like Heavenly Ice, they were of little use to him now.

Revealing the news of Heavenly Ice to Xiao Wu was also something he did intentionally; at the very least, it was quite useful for this disciple of his.

Although he did not hold out much hope for it, Xiao Han still had the people of Langya Pavilion keep an eye out for relevant information.

As for it not existing?

Xiao Han gently stroked his own chest.

Furthermore, there was the matter of finding ways to improve the strength of the Xiao Clan and Langya Pavilion.

Langya Pavilion was easier to handle; the existence of the secret realm and the Gathering Yuan Array caused the cultivation speed of the Langya Pavilion Disciples to experience explosive growth.

This was also the source of confidence for why Langya Pavilion had so many powerhouses.

Today, the various systems and institutions of Langya Pavilion have gradually matured and entered a stable period, almost requiring no worry on his part.

However, the Xiao Clan…

This was a bit difficult to handle!

He, this Dou Sheng, would just have to do a bit more work himself!

Let them take control of Wutan City first, and then we shall see.

Moreover, according to Yi Huang, that little fellow named Xiao Yan seems to have been born already. Should he go take a look?

Subsequently, Xiao Han went on a trip that was as simple as leaving whenever he pleased.

Fortunately, with his cultivation level and extremely high degree of control over space, traveling would not waste too much time.

At full speed, in less than a day's time, Xiao Han had already appeared above Wutan City.

……

"Grand-uncle, you have finally come out of seclusion."

Seeing Xiao Han arrive, Xiao Zhan visibly let out a sigh of relief.

"What? Did something happen?" Xiao Han frowned; with the strength of the Xiao Clan, it was impossible for them to encounter any trouble. Looking at Xiao Zhan's appearance, it seemed he had encountered some rather thorny accident.

"People from the Ancient Clan have come," Xiao Zhan said nervously, completely lacking the domineering air he had when chatting and laughing with a Dou Sheng powerhouse that day.

"I know, isn't it just one Dou Sheng?" Xiao Han's tone was quite arrogant; Yi Huang had already mentioned this matter to Xiao Han back then.

"It is the Ancient Clan Clan Leader, Gu Yuan." Xiao Zhan had originally thought Xiao Han would be greatly shocked, because when he sent the message, he did not know this information and thought Xiao Han would be unaware.

A peak powerhouse like the Ancient Clan Clan Leader is someone no one could face calmly, right!

But…

"So? Is this the reason you are so panicked?" Xiao Han said in a calm yet slightly dissatisfied tone.

Xiao Zhan sighed in his heart, *Truly worthy of being Grand-uncle! To be so calm; I have truly brought shame upon him. *

But how could Xiao Zhan know that Xiao Han had completely guessed the truth, and at the same time, was clear about Gu Yuan's attitude toward the Xiao Clan.

Xiao Zhan was panicked because he did not know Gu Yuan's intentions; after all, such a powerhouse could wipe out the entire Xiao Clan with a wave of his hand.

But Xiao Han knew very well that Gu Yuan was one of the few powerhouses in the Ancient Clan who held a relatively friendly attitude toward the Xiao Clan.

It was thanks to his status as the Ancient Clan Clan Leader and his strength as the strongest on the continent that he was able to suppress all voices of dissatisfaction.

If another Ancient Clan Dou Sheng had come here, Xiao Han might have had to tell Xiao Zhan to pack his things… no, that's not right, he should have told him to travel light and run away immediately.

But Xiao Han had no intention of explaining to Xiao Zhan, only telling him that everything was as usual; after all, he could not provide a clear reason, and saying too much would easily arouse suspicion.

This was no exception even for his own family, though they simply wouldn't care.

"How far has the plan progressed?" Xiao Han had not forgotten the real business for which he had come.

"It has already been agreed upon with the Jia Ma Empire; at the same time, the Miter Clan and the Yunlan Sect are both willing to help."

Xiao Zhan replied with some excitement; their Xiao Clan had been preparing for this plan for many years, and now that it was nearing its end, how could he not be excited!

"Good, remember to speed up the progress a bit over these next few years; the sooner, the better." Xiao Han nodded to show he understood; Xiao Zhan's speed was still acceptable.

"Remember to clear out those two families, Jialie and Aoba; the current Xiao Clan can be a little more ostentatious now." Subsequently, Xiao Han added.

Xiao Han also had some impression of the other two families that Xiao Zhan had occasionally mentioned, so he casually decided their fate.

If Jialie Bi and Aoba Pa knew that the Xiao Clan they had been painstakingly trying to deal with was actually a fierce tiger, one wonders what they would think.

"Yes." Xiao Zhan agreed without hesitation; as for those two families of clowns, he and the members of the Xiao Clan had long been unable to endure them. Now that Grand-uncle had spoken, it was only natural to send them off quietly and neatly.

Guaranteed to be a professional service, sent off painlessly.

"I heard you had another one, kid?" Xiao Han said with a smile.

"Yes, Yan'er's talent is much stronger than his two older brothers."

Hearing Xiao Han's words, Xiao Zhan also thought of his own cute son, felt his heart relax, and said with a chuckle.

"Let me see him?" Xiao Han asked.

"Please, Grand-uncle!" Xiao Zhan replied hurriedly.

Just kidding, for Great-Uncle to want to see his own son, that is an honor! What if the old man is happy and decides to take him as a disciple?

Although Xiao Zhan also knew that Great-Uncle already had a personal disciple, and furthermore, Xiao Han and Xiao Yan had different attributes, so the two were not a good match.

But Great-Uncle is a Dou Sheng powerhouse after all! Even if it were just as a Registered Disciple, a casual bit of guidance could make one benefit immensely.

……

"Your son has great talent..." The first sentence Xiao Han said after coming out made Xiao Zhan exceptionally excited; his son's talent had been affirmed by Great-Uncle.

For Xiao Zhan, who already regarded Xiao Han as an idol, this was completely worth throwing a grand banquet to celebrate for three days.

"However...", Xiao Han's turning point made Xiao Zhan's heart turn ice-cold; could it be that there was some problem with Xiao Yan?

"Xiao Yan is still too young, it is impossible to see where his future achievements will lie; you should also be clear that to become a powerhouse, having good talent alone is not enough."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan instead breathed a sigh of relief; he naturally understood that there are countless geniuses in the world, but those who become powerhouses are few and far between.

Disposition, resources, opportunities, and the like are all indispensable.

However, Xiao Zhan had confidence in Xiao Yan; he believed his son would become his pride.

In fact, Xiao Yan did not disappoint Xiao Zhan in the end, but these are stories for another time.