While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

As usual, Chen Xiao and Xun'er returned to the Xiao family one after the other.

As soon as Chen Xiao stepped through the gate, he saw Xiao Zhan and the three elders watching from a distance, seemingly waiting for something.

"It seems that Brother Chen Xiao has been exposed."

Xun'er was incredibly clever; she immediately guessed what was going on from the appearance of the group.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, without any other thoughts.

Back in the Xiao family, Chen Xiao didn't want to owe too many favors, so he tried to hide his strength as much as possible and did his daily chores perfectly so that no one could find fault with him, exchanging his labor for his daily food.

Now that he has decided to leave, revealing his strength won't cause him any trouble.

That's why he didn't even try to hide it when he went to the Obama family.

Go forth openly and honestly, and return openly and honestly.

As a result, many members of the Obama family met him during this process, including people like Galebi.

Since the Xiao family is involved in this division of the Obama family, they only need to inquire a little to find out the whole story.

"Let's go take a look."

As the two entered, Xiao Zhan and the three elders immediately went to greet them.

Xun'er's identity goes without saying.

Chen Xiao's ability to single-handedly defeat Obapa is enough to earn them their respect.

"Uncle Xiao Zhan."

"Clan leader, three elders."

Xiao Zhan and the three elders had already prepared a whole host of things to say, but when they got closer and heard the two men's ordinary greetings, they suddenly didn't know how to start.

They had figured out that Chen Xiao grew up in the Xiao family, but only today did they truly remember that such a person existed.

Cultivating connections?

From where do we begin to climb?

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but sigh softly, slightly regretting that he had discovered it too late.

"Xun'er, and Chen Xiao... young friend, you're back."

"Clan leader, please just call me by my name. Although Chen Xiao is not a member of the Xiao family, he grew up in the Xiao family. There is no need to be so formal."

Xiao Zhan understood what was said, as did the First Elder and the Second Elder, but the Third Elder was a little slower to react.

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you, Chen Xiao, for letting Xun'er know in advance about what happened last night, which brought many benefits to my Xiao family. Besides, it's fine if we didn't know before, but it's not appropriate for you and the guards to stay there now. I'll have someone arrange a new place for you."

Xiao Zhan first expressed his gratitude, and then quickly made arrangements.

Standing before Chen Xiao, he realized that he couldn't see through Chen Xiao's strength at all.

What this means is obvious.

Compared to this, even his youngest son, whom he was so proud of, seemed insignificant.

"Clan leader, there's no need for you to trouble yourself. My family's vengeance has been avenged, and I've made my decision. I'll be setting off tomorrow. Over the years, I've been able to cultivate in peace thanks to the Xiao family's legacy. I thank you for your help. If the Xiao family ever needs anything in the future, I will do my best to help without hesitation."

Chen Xiao spoke sincerely, but Xiao Zhan and the three elders understood that this bond of kinship could not last long.

Chen Xiao might lend a helping hand once or twice, but if it happens too often, the friendship will be worn away.

Therefore, it would be a big mistake to regard him as a helper who can be summoned and dismissed at will just because of this one sentence.

"Leaving tomorrow? So rushed?"

"It was decided a long time ago. Chen Xiao still needs to pack his bags. Clan Chief, Elders, farewell."

With a slight fist salute, Chen Xiao said nothing more and headed straight for his residence.

Xun'er followed closely behind.

Watching the two walk further and further away, the Third Elder suddenly became anxious.

"Clan leader, we should talk to him about our departure. Also, although our Xiao family isn't large, we can still offer some cultivation resources to cultivate a good relationship with him. It will definitely be beneficial!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan remained silent, only shaking his head repeatedly.

The First Elder then spoke up, "Third Brother, let it go. Too much of a good thing can be bad. If Chen Xiao truly wanted to deepen our relationship, he would have already revealed his strength. With his talent, wouldn't our Xiao family be focusing on nurturing him?"

"Yes, his name is Chen Xiao, not Xiao Chen. Maintaining the existing relationship is enough. Forcing him to stick around will only make people dislike him. Let him be. We can see from the Obama family incident that he is a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. Since he said this today, if my Xiao family is in trouble in the future, we will definitely not stand idly by."

The Second Elder echoed this sentiment.

After listening to what the two said, the Third Elder finally understood.

It seems that this is indeed the case.

It's already quite kind of Chen Xiao to appreciate the care the Xiao family has given him over the years. If it were someone more cold-blooded, they could have severed all ties with the Xiao family without any problem.

"Alas, it's a pity we discovered it too late, or to be more precise, he hid it too well. I guess only Xun'er in the entire Xiao family knows anything about it." The Third Elder accepted reality and sighed.

"The past cannot be changed, so we must make the most of the future. Xiao Yan's talent is also one in a hundred years. After he grows up, he may have more interactions with Chen Xiao."

"Looking at it this way, isn't the future of my Xiao family a smooth road ahead?"

After a moment of anticipation, the First Elder and Second Elder couldn't help but smile on their aged faces.

Surprisingly, at this point in time, the atmosphere among the Xiao family's upper echelons is exceptionally harmonious.

Unfortunately, this atmosphere probably won't last much longer.

...

the other side.

Packing his bags was just an excuse; after acquiring the storage ring, Chen Xiao always carried the more important items with him.

As for the bedding and other miscellaneous items in the small house, Chen Xiao had no intention of taking them with him; there was no need, and they took up too much space.

A low-level storage ring has limited space, so you have to be very careful with it.

Therefore, Chen Xiao took a roundabout route and brought Xun'er to the back mountain of the Xiao family.

Today, I will neither cultivate nor practice combat skills. I will simply lie down and watch the clouds drift by, stealing half a day of leisure from this busy life.

Looking up at the blue sky and white clouds, Chen Xiao glanced at the girl sitting quietly beside him.

"Xun'er..."

The girl looked over.

Chen Xiao swallowed his words, shook his head, and chuckled.

"I originally wanted to say something to say goodbye, but then I thought that there would be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future, so I decided not to spoil the mood."

"I remember Brother Chen Xiao saying that he would be going to Canaan Academy in six months. Xun'er thought about it and realized that the only chance she would have to see Brother Chen Xiao again was when he came back to register. How could there be so many opportunities?"

The usually well-behaved and obedient girl showed a rare playful side today, blinking her clear eyes innocently as if she was genuinely puzzled.

Chen Xiao couldn't help but chuckle. "Wutan City is too small, so small that it doesn't suit Xun'er's temperament at all. If I continue to stay in Wutan City, I'm afraid I'll have fewer and fewer opportunities to meet Xun'er in the future."

"Only by going out, out of the Jia Ma Empire, out of the Northwest Continent, can we see the countless wonders and magnificent scenery that we yearn for. Perhaps, only in this way can we meet Xun'er at the summit."

Xun'er, sitting next to him, was taken aback, and her gaze toward Chen Xiao changed.

Meeting at the summit—what a beautiful phrase.

He probably doesn't even realize how lofty a goal he's set for himself.

"Then Xun'er will look forward to that day."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, said no more, and quietly enjoyed this rare moment of leisure.

...

The next day.

Outside Wutan City.

Chen Xiao, dressed in new clothes, stepped out to greet the rising sun, gazing into the distance.

The sordid past is nothing to boast about; today, my unrestrained thoughts are boundless.

Goodbye, Utan City!