Chapter 402 Welcome Home (1/2)

Chapter 402 Welcome Home

"Pure Lotus Demon Fire?" Xiao Yan was stunned, "I remember you said it was on the list of strange fires."

"Well, it is the strange fire ranked third on the list of strange fires. You are lucky. You have collected three fragments of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire."

Yao Chen couldn't help but sigh. Many people spent their whole lives looking for this thing but couldn't find one. Xiao Yan had just been out for a short time and had accidentally obtained three.

"You can find it without any effort after searching everywhere", this is what it means.

However, although Yao Chen sighed like this, Xiao Yan didn't have much intention to find the fragments of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire.

Previously, he was looking for strange fires mainly to meet the basic conditions for Yao Chen to refine his body. Now that the three kinds of strange fires are available, collecting strange fires is no longer a must for him.

Yao Chen also saw Xiao Yan's thoughts and spoke slowly after a long silence.

"Xiao Yanzi, I have a question for you." Yao Chen stared into Xiao Yan's eyes and said lightly, "How strong do you want to become?"

This question made Xiao Yan a little confused. He had never thought about this question before.

Yao Chen lowered his head slightly and smiled softly.

"Although you have followed your teacher's advice these days and have not considered things related to your righteous path, and have lived a peaceful life in the academy, you are actually still thinking about it in your heart, right?"

"Yes."

Xiao Yan did not deny it and nodded gently.

"Know and act, unity of knowledge and action." Yao Chen said leisurely with his hands behind his back: "If you want to accomplish something, you must first have some knowledge of it before you can act to achieve the result."

"However, you are now in a state of not knowing and acting. You are acting without complete knowledge, so it is normal to encounter resistance."

"Put away the incomplete map first. When you really know your own righteous path in the future, I think you will need it. As for now, don't consider it."

"What's more, this is the third-ranked Pure Lotus Demon Fire on the Different Fire List. Even the master in his prime was unable to obtain it. It is useless for you to consider it now."

Hearing Yao Chen's words, Xiao Yan frowned slightly and lowered his head to mutter.

"Know and act, unity of knowledge and action" After muttering for a long time, Xiao Yan raised his head and bowed to Yao Chen, "Disciple remembers it."

Gama Empire, Wutan City

"Hey~ Hang that lantern a little higher, the one over there, the word "Fu" is pasted slantly."

At this time, in the Xiao family, the clan leader Xiao Zhan was leading the clan members to decorate the Xiao family, preparing to welcome the Xiao family members who came back from other places to celebrate the New Year.

In the past, these tasks were completed by Xiao Yan and the younger generations of the Xiao family, but this year the younger generations of the Xiao family also came back from other places, so this work can only be done by them.

At this time, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but sigh.

Xiao Yu and Xiao Li didn't go home at any time this year, but they also told him about their current situation through letters, which made Xiao Zhan very proud.

His eldest daughter actually became the imperial teacher of the Jia Ma Empire, and his second daughter also became a soldier under Nalan Jie, and solved the problem of the snake people who had troubled the Jia Ma Empire for many years. This was something Xiao Zhan never expected.

"Chief! Miss Xiao Jing and Miss Xiao Li are back!"

"Heh~ What you think is coming true."

Hearing this report, Xiao Zhan's face was overjoyed. He turned around and strode out of the house. He saw Xiao Jing and Xiao Li walking towards him, and Yue Mei following behind them.

As for Zi Yun, since it was her first time here, she took the little lion king to wander around Wutan City as soon as she got off the car, and then came to the Xiao family.

Yue Mei, a snake-man, is definitely a rare species in Wutan City. From the time she got off the car in Wutan City to the time she walked here, the eyes of passers-by were all focused on her.

Xiao Zhan was also slightly stunned when he saw Yue Mei, but after all, he was the head of the clan, so he quickly came back to his senses and looked at Xiao Jing and Xiao Li with his eyes full of relief.

"Girls, welcome home~"

"Hehe~ Dad, long time no see~" Xiao Li walked around behind Xiao Zhan and flattered him on the shoulder, "I haven't seen you for a year, did you miss me?"

"Yes! Of course I miss you?"

Xiao Zhan responded with a smile, his eyes full of love. Xiao Yu also smiled slightly, then slightly turned sideways and introduced to Xiao Zhan.

"Father, this is Yue Mei, the leader of the snake tribe. Because we helped a lot with the snake tribe, she came to the house as a representative to express her gratitude."

"Chief Xiao, nice to meet you."

Yue Mei politely stepped forward and bowed slightly, which made Xiao Zhan tremble.

This is the leader of the snake tribe, a great fighting king, who was not even close to the Xiao family before. Even if he was trapped in the Tagor Desert before, the entire snake tribe was far from the Xiao family. And now it's such a task, and he actually bowed to him?

But fortunately, Xiao Zhan was the clan leader after all, and soon calmed down. At this time, a light flashed from the ring in Yue Mei's hand, and a lot of pre-packaged gifts appeared beside her.

"These are various specialties of the snake people. I and the leaders carefully selected them. Please accept them, clan leader Xiao."

"Hey! This..."

Xiao Zhan waved his hand, and Yue Mei smiled before he said anything.

"If it weren't for Xiao Jing and his brother, our snake people might still be trapped in the Tagor Desert. It's just a small gift. Please don't refuse it, otherwise I won't be able to explain to the other leaders when I go back."

"Well, then, Xiao will accept it shamelessly."

Xiao Zhan handed over his hand to thank him. The other party was so sincere that any further refusal would be disrespectful to him. He immediately waved to the person.

"Move all these things in." Then Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Ling and said, "Take your friend to the guest room to rest first. The guest room has been cleaned."

"Xiao Li, take Chief Yuemei over. I have something to tell my father."

"Okay~ Yue Mei, come with me."

Xiao Ling ordered Xiao Li, and Xiao Li lightly raised her hand to Yue Mei after responding.

Obviously, compared to Xiao Zhan, Xiao Li's behavior toward Yue Mei seemed casual. At best, it was informal, and at worst, it was disrespectful.

However, Yue Mei didn't care. She didn't care about the red tape. What's more, Xiao Li had been supervising the work in Red Sand City for the past six months and had long been familiar with snake people like them. Who cares about this.

Seeing Xiao Li taking Yue Mei to the guest room, the smile on Xiao Ling's face disappeared, and there was a bit of seriousness in his eyes.

"Father, I have something to tell you."

Seeing Xiao Ling's eyes, Xiao Zhan also put away his smile. It was obvious that Xiao Ling wanted to tell him something very important. He nodded silently, turned around and walked towards his room. Xiao Ling also quietly Following behind, they entered the room together and started talking, while the other Xiao clan members were busy as usual.

However, not long after the two entered the room.

"What did you say?!!!"

Xiao Zhan's screams suddenly came from Xiao Zhan's room, causing everyone in the Xiao tribe who was busy to pause and look in the direction of Xiao Zhan's room in confusion.

What's wrong with the clan leader?

In the room, Xiao Zhan's forehead was covered with cold sweat. He was so nervous that he couldn't help but swallow, and confirmed with a trembling voice.

"Daughter, are you sure it's true?" "Well, father, you also know your daughter's character. I won't talk nonsense until things are confirmed."

Xiao Ling nodded solemnly. Xiao Zhan's head felt unprecedented pain, and he slowly sat on the chair and stroked his head.

"How could this kid Yan'er do this?"

"Father, don't blame Yan'er blindly. Although I don't know the specific situation yet, Yan'er's fault in this matter should not be that big. At least he is not the main fault." Xiao Ling defended his brother softly, and then helplessly He sighed, "But even so, Yan'er has an inescapable relationship with this matter, and he must bear this responsibility."

"Then, what does Sect Leader Yun mean?"

Xiao Zhan asked, while Xiao Ling shook his head helplessly.

"She wanted to hide this matter and didn't want Xiao Yan to know about it. Before coming back this time, I also went to Yunlan Sect to persuade her to come back with us, but she also refused."

To be honest, if Yun Yun was really that kind of person with a despicable temperament, Xiao Peng would definitely not have such a headache, and would try his best to prevent Xiao Yan from knowing about it.

She knew that with Xiao Yan's character, no matter what kind of person the other person was, as long as he did this, he would definitely take responsibility.

Xiao Ling just looks gentle and elegant, but she is not a believer in nature, and her love for Xiao Yan is well known. Even when necessary, she will probably try her best to make Yun Yun disappear completely, so as to avoid this woman's death. Existence brought disaster to Xiao Yan.

But the problem lies in this.

Yun Yun's character and conduct are so good that Xiao Ling can hardly find fault with her. So far she has been hiding the matter, firstly because she doesn't want to make Nalan Yanran sad, and secondly because she doesn't want to make things difficult for Xiao Yan.

The more Yun Yun behaves like this, the more she makes Xiao Ling, Xiao Yan's eldest sister, feel guilty.

Yun Yun's character is really suitable for Xiao Yan. If there was no issue about Nalan Yanran's engagement, Xiao Yan would definitely drag Xiao Yan to go to Yunlan Sect to propose marriage without any hesitation.

Then again, Yunyun and Yunshan should be in the same situation.

If Xiao Yan was really that kind of person with a despicable temperament, Xiao Yan would probably be dead long ago.

Yunshan must have mentioned the proposal of marriage to the Xiao family to Yun Yun, and Yun Yun must have objected to it in the end. The reason was very different from Xiao Ping's, both because Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan's engagement was in the way. With.

"This kid is really good at staying at home, and he can make such big mistakes when he goes out."

Xiao Zhan slapped his head with a headache. To be honest, his son and the head of the Yunlan Sect had cooked rice. As a father, he was quite proud, proud that his son had such great abilities.

That was the dignified head of the Yunlan Sect, and according to Xiao Ling, that head had a very good character and character. If he really had such an outstanding daughter-in-law, Xiao Zhan would be like smoke rising from his ancestral grave.

But, that's not what happened. The engagement with the Nalan family has not been terminated yet. How should I explain to the Nalan family if this is revealed?

"Ha, my daughter, why are you telling me this?"

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Ling complainingly. Even if you tell me about this, I can't solve it? The only effect of knowing this is a headache, it would be better not to know!

"After all, you are Yan'er's father. You have the right to know this matter, and you should know it." Xiao Ling said this, with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth: "And my daughter feels that I am the only one who has a headache about this matter. I always feel it’s not fair, so I just want to give you some support.”

"You kid."

Xiao Zhan raised his hand and pointed at Xiao Ling tremblingly. He didn't know what to say. After a long time, he sighed deeply and then asked.

"What can you do about this?"

"When Yan'er comes back, I'll try to find out what he's saying first. If there's a chance, I have to let Yan'er know about this even if Sect Master Yun doesn't want to."

Xiao Jing said this, revealing a little pity in her eyes.

As a woman, she sympathized with Yun Yun. She was pregnant but the father of the child didn't know. She had to hide this fact. For this reason, she couldn't even go out to see anyone in the past few months. She could only stay alone in the empty room.

This was too unfair to her.

Then Xiao Zhan and Xiao Jing walked out of the room. As soon as they came to the yard, they heard a familiar call.

"Sister Xiao Jing!"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Jing looked up in surprise and saw a figure falling from the sky. Instinctively, he stretched out his hand and took it steadily in his arms. Looking at the girl in his arms, Xiao Jing's eyes were instantly filled with joy.

"Qinglin!"

"Sister Xiao Jing! Qinglin finally sees you!"

Qinglin, who fell from the sky, hugged Xiao Jing tightly, with an indescribable smile on his face, and a few tears in the corners of his eyes, enjoying this familiar breath at ease.

At this time, two more people slowly landed in front of Xiao Jing in the astonished eyes of the Xiao family. They were Lu Man and Elder Qing from the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

"Xiao Jing, as agreed, I brought the Saint back."

Lu Man smiled slightly, and Xiao Jing nodded, responding with gentle eyes.

"Thank you." Xiao Jing held Qing Lin and looked at Elder Qing beside Lu Man, "Who is this?"

"This is my colleague Elder Qing, who is protecting the Saint with me."

After Lu Man introduced, Elder Qing also stepped forward and bowed slightly to Xiao Jing.

"It's our first meeting, Miss Xiao Jing. I often hear your name from the Saint, and now I finally meet you."

"Thank you for escorting Qing Lin with Elder Lu Man."

Xiao Jing said politely, and then slightly turned sideways to introduce to Xiao Zhan.

"Father, these two are the elders of the Heavenly Snake Mansion. Qing Lin is currently practicing with them."

"Oh, oh."

Xiao Zhan responded blankly, looking at Xiao Xi with strange eyes. How did his daughter get in touch with the Heavenly Snake Mansion? What did she do this year?

After a round of greetings, Xiao Zhan ordered his servants to arrange guest rooms for Lu Man and Elder Qing. The Xiao family has also expanded a lot this year, and there are definitely enough guest rooms.

At this time, there was a noise outside the Xiao family compound, and familiar voices kept coming into the courtyard, making many of the busy Xiao family parents show joy on their faces.

A few seconds later, several young people from the Xiao family came to the courtyard, carrying large and small bags of things. Everyone's face was full of nostalgia. It was the first time they had been away from home for so long, and it was impossible to say that they didn't miss home.

Xiao Yan, who was in the lead, looked at Xiao Zhan in the courtyard, his eyes flashing with excitement, and said softly.

"Father, we are back."

Xiao Zhan trembled again and again, and came to Xiao Yan, carefully looking at his son whom he had not seen for a year, and then glanced at the other juniors.

Dignified, yet warm words came out of his mouth.

"Kids, welcome home~"