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Chapter 168 A Bigger Stage

"Three years have passed. It's been a long time since I've been back to the Xiao family. It seems to have changed a lot."

Three years have passed, and although the Xiao family has not changed the location of the Xiao residence, its scale has indeed increased several times compared to before.

Although the Xiao family does not yet have a Douling (Double Spirit) level, they already have the style of a Douling power.

During this time, some Dou Shi in the Xiao family also broke through to the Great Dou Shi level with the resources sent by Xiao Yan.

The Xiao family now boasts nine Great Dou Masters, not even counting the vassals of other families.

"Halt! This is the Xiao family's territory. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter."

As soon as he approached the Xiao family's gate, Xiao Yan was stopped by two five-star Dou Zhes.

The Xiao family has risen in status, and even the gatekeepers must have the strength of a fighter.

These two words left Xiao Yan both amused and exasperated; he had unexpectedly become an outsider.

"That's interesting. So, even I, with the surname Xiao, am not allowed to enter the Xiao family's gate?"

These two warrior guards were newcomers in recent years and had never seen Xiao Yan before.

The two exchanged a glance. Although they suspected the other might be lying, their demeanor and speech suggested the other was not an ordinary person.

"You claim to be a member of the Xiao family, then tell me who you really are?"

If the other party can answer the question, that's fine. But if they're trying to sneak into the Xiao family's place, then I can't let them pass.

"Me? My name is Xiao Yan. You must have heard of that name before."

Upon hearing the name Xiao Yan, the two guards suddenly raised their iron rods: "Xiao Yan, I knew you were an imposter! Everyone in Wutan City knows that the third young master of the Xiao family is long dead. How dare you use a dead man's name? You must be tired of living! Get out of here!"

Xiao Yan was taken aback by what the other party said, and then he remembered that a few years ago he had faked his death and won a war against the Jia Lie family and the Ao Ba family.

The news that Xiao Yan is still alive is only known within the Xiao family, while most people in Wutan City believe that Xiao Yan is dead.

"They really brought it on themselves."

Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly, but he didn't make things difficult for the two people. He simply flashed into the Xiao family compound.

However, in the eyes of the two Dou Zhe guards, Xiao Yan seemed to have vanished into thin air as if he had teleported, leaving them stunned: "Where is he?"

Where did you go?

Although the Xiao family has expanded considerably, the most basic places have not changed. At least Xiao Yan's room and his two older brothers' room have remained the same.

Now, returning to his hometown, Xiao Yan walked through the Xiao family courtyard, feeling everything that was once familiar, and a unique feeling welled up in his heart.

However, what lingered most in his mind was the lively girl who always followed him around like a little shadow.

Fortunately, when he returned to the Xiao family, he received news of Xun'er. After meeting with his father and staying for a few days, he would set off for Canaan Academy.

"Hehe, today I purchased another high-level Xuan-rank fighting technique from the Miguel Auction House. It seems that my Xiao family's fighting technique collection can be expanded again."

Xiao Zhan smiled broadly, chatting and laughing with the elders. With the substantial financial support from Xiao Yan, the auction of those cultivation techniques and fighting skills worth four or five hundred thousand gold coins was no longer a problem.

The Xiao family has now become the biggest customer of the Mittel family. In the past three years, they have purchased two high-level Xuan-rank cultivation techniques and five combat skills.

In the past, it would have taken the Xiao family several years to afford one copy, but now, there is no need to worry about funding at all.

It was precisely because of these techniques and combat skills that the Xiao family's overall strength was greatly enhanced.

Many Yellow-Rank Battle Techniques have even been removed from the Xiao Family Battle Technique Pavilion and are now used as rewards and compensation for guards and servants.

However, when they saw the boy standing in the center of the courtyard, Xiao Zhan was stunned, as were the elders.

"Father, I'm back."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly. After three years apart, father and son were reunited, and he missed each other a little.

Xiao Zhan's eyes widened, his expression first turning somber, then he smiled: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Men, cancel all the plans for this afternoon and prepare a grand banquet! The genius of my Xiao family has returned, so naturally we must celebrate properly!"

The Xiao family was unusually lively that day. Even though there was no special occasion, it was as lively as a festival.

Xiao Yan naturally didn't refuse and joined the Xiao family members in a drinking session until they were completely drunk.

The banquet lasted until midnight before finally ending. Although Xiao Yan did not have a long talk with his father all night, some things could be expressed clearly in just a few words.

The next morning, Xiao Yan took the initiative to find his father.

"Father, I don't plan to stay long this time. In a couple of days, I plan to pay my respects to Mother and then leave the Gama Empire for Canaan Academy."

Xiao Yan explained his plans and ideas, and Xiao Zhan listened silently.

However, when Xiao Yan mentioned Canaan Academy, Xiao Zhan remembered that he still had the special admission badge that Xiao Yu had left behind a few days ago.

"Since you're going to Canaan Academy, take this with you." Xiao Zhan took out the special admission badge and handed it to Xiao Yan. "This is something your cousin Xiao Yu left behind a few days ago."

He said that if you return to the Xiao family, he would give you this Canaan Academy special admission badge. You can take it and go directly to Canaan Academy to pass the special admission assessment without needing a tutor to accompany you.

Looking at the special recruitment badge in Xiao Zhan's hand, and recalling Xun'er's words, everything seemed to connect.

Although it was Xiao Yu's doing, it's most likely that Xun'er played a role in it.

After all, Xiao Yu's relationship with him was only so-so, so there was no need for him to make a special trip back to the Xiao family just for him.

"I understand, Father."

Xiao Yan accepted the special recruitment badge: "I will stay in the Xiao family for another day or two. Please try not to disturb me during this time."

As he was about to leave the Gagama Empire, and not knowing when he would return, Xiao Yan decided to refine some pills for his father before leaving.

Previously at the Alchemist Conference, Guild Master Fa Ma gave me three sets of materials for the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill. Now, I'm lucky enough to have made one set in one go and gave it to Nalan Yanran.

There are two sets of materials left, and I plan to refine two more pills myself.

Xiao Zhan naturally wouldn't refuse, and even specifically instructed people not to disturb Xiao Yan, giving him two days to concentrate on refining pills.

However, the difficulty of refining the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill is greater than imagined. Even if he succeeds once, Xiao Yan cannot guarantee that he can refine it 100% successfully.

Fortunately, the difficulty of obtaining the second-patterned Azure Spirit Pill was much lower. In order not to waste materials, Xiao Yan would stop the flame transformation when he was about to lose control.

In the end, they refined one two-patterned Azure Spirit Pill and one three-patterned Azure Spirit Pill.

Anyway, his father is now an eight-star Grand Dou Master, so the difference between two and three patterns isn't that big for him.

If his father could break through to the Dou Ling level, then Xiao Yan could leave with peace of mind.

With these two days of focused effort in refining pills, Xiao Yan finally broke through his final bottleneck and officially advanced to the level of a two-star Dou Wang.

After handing the two pills to Xiao Zhan and paying respects to his mother, Xiao Yan left Wutan City once again.

This time, his target will be the Black Plains.