In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 186: A Matter of Life and Death for the Xiao Family

Since Xiao Ran and Xiao Yan successively revealed their respective opportunities and talents within the clan,

These three old geezers, who were originally despicable, immediately became obsequious.

Xiao Zhan felt helpless but could only accept it.

Why hit someone who's smiling?

He shook his head helplessly and said to Steward Mo,

"The training here is now in your hands. They are not allowed to leave until noon."

"I'll go take a look now."

After saying that, he ignored everyone else and left the training ground in a hurry, regardless of whether they agreed or not.

Watching Xiao Zhan leave,

Many of the younger generation of the Xiao family were watching Xiao Zhan's back with curiosity in the training ground.

They also unconsciously stopped training.

Manager Mo frowned, then his face darkened, and he said loudly,

"You're so young, you should be enduring hardship and toil, how can you be so greedy for pleasure?"

"If anyone slacks off, don't blame this old man for being ruthless."

"Yes, Grandpa Mo."

A series of childish voices responded obediently.

……

In the Xiao family's reception hall,

Xiao Ran rolled his eyes in exasperation.

Looking at those old guys who didn't care about their age at all,

He showered Xiaoqing with praise.

"As expected of someone Young Master Xiao Ran brought back, she's so well-behaved and adorable; she looks like a good child!"

"This little girl looks very kind, and she must have a very good personality. Young Master Xiao Ran has excellent taste!"

"If you ask me,..."

Xiao Qing's face turned as red as a sunset, and she looked at Xiao Ran with a timid, pleading gaze.

Xiao Ran reluctantly pulled Xiao Qing over.

He stood protectively behind himself and addressed the elders.

"Elders, let's talk this out. Why are you all staring at my little maid?"

The elder awkwardly touched his nose.

"Well, well, I just think she's about the same age as my grandson, and very endearing..."

The second elder said with a smile.

"Isn't it because Young Master Xiao Ran suddenly brought back a new face that everyone is happy?"

The Third Elder nodded repeatedly, winking at Xiao Ran as he spoke.

"Young Master Xiao Ran, I must express my concern for you. You've brought this young girl back; I wonder what will happen to Miss Xun'er in the future..."

Xiaoqing shook her head and waved her hands worriedly, then said to the three elders,

"Grandpas, please don't misunderstand. I, I, I'm the young master's personal maid, not..."

The more he spoke, the softer his voice became, barely audible.

The three elders were slightly taken aback, and at the same time, their faces showed a look of sudden realization.

"Oh! We understand, it's intimate!"

I don't know when,

These three old geezers have actually turned into lewd old men.

Xiao Ran rolled his eyes in exasperation.

Just as he was about to speak, a loud laugh suddenly came from outside the reception room.

"Hahaha! Ran'er, you're back?"

"Why didn't you tell your father beforehand?"

A burly, imposing man strode confidently into the hall.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ran and three other elders quickly bowed and clasped their hands in greeting to the newcomer.

"Greetings, Chieftain!"

Xiao Ran smiled and bowed to Xiao Zhan.

"Your son has met with his godfather. It has been many days since we last met. You are still as handsome as ever, and I am very happy to see you."

Xiao Zhan looked Xiao Ran up and down, then smiled and nodded.

"Hmm! Not bad! It looks sturdier!"

Then, just like the three elders before them,

Their curious gaze fell upon the well-behaved and clever Xiaoqing beside them.

Xiao Qing felt a little uncomfortable under Xiao Zhan's gaze and shyly lowered her head.

"Xiao Qing greets the clan leader!"

Her face flushed, she unconsciously moved closer to Xiao Ran.

This sight made Xiao Zhan burst into laughter, then he looked at Xiao Ran and asked,

"Ran'er, this is..."

Xiao Ran glanced at Xiao Qing beside him and reached out to pat his head.

Then, he recounted Xiaoqing's background.

However, Xiao Ran did not reveal Xiao Qing's true identity.

It was just said that she was a homeless girl taken in by the mercenary group formed by her eldest and second eldest brothers.

After I went there, I saw how pitiful she was.

So she took him in as a maid.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan and the three elders all suddenly realized what was going on.

Xiao Qing had already obediently walked to the side, poured Xiao Zhan a cup of tea, and brought it over.

Xiao Zhan was slightly taken aback.

He took the tea, took a sip, and nodded with a smile, looking very satisfied.

"He's a good kid with good judgment, just not very talkative!"

Seeing Xiaoqing's shy expression, he said,

"In that case, you will stay with Ran'er from now on and serve him well."

Xiaoqing bowed respectfully.

"yes,……"

He raised his head, unsure how to address Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan said with a smile,

"Just call me clan leader!"

Xiaoqing was overjoyed upon hearing this, and tears welled up in her eyes.

In this way, she will now be a formal member of the Xiao family and have her own home.

Xiao Ran naturally understood, and cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Zhan.

"Thank you, godfather!"

Xiaoqing also quickly bowed in greeting.

"Thank you, Chieftain!"

Xiao Zhan smiled and nodded, looking at Xiao Ran and saying,

"He's a good kid, you should take good care of him from now on."

Xiao Ran nodded.

"Yes, Godfather, I understand!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Ran and asked,

"So, you did see your older brothers during your recent training trip?"

Xiao Ran nodded and smiled.

"Yes, the mercenary group that my eldest and second eldest brothers run in the Tagor Desert is also quite powerful."

The three elders were all overjoyed and showered Xiao Zhan with flattery.

"The clan leader is indeed wise and powerful; his four children are all outstanding individuals."

"That's right, I've known since they were little that Xiao Ding and Xiao Li would be successful in the future."

"Me too!"

"..."

Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes helplessly, listening to these three old geezers' shameless flattery.

Thinking back to the past, the merciless mockery they showed when Yan'er lost her talent still made him furious.

But after all, we're family, and since the matter is in the past, it's not appropriate to say anything more.

Noticing Xiao Zhan's expression, Xiao Ran smiled and said to Xiao Zhan,

"By the way, godfather, the reason I made a special detour to Wutan City this time is because there is a matter concerning the life and death of my Xiao family that I need to discuss with you and the other elders."

"Life or death?"

Xiao Zhan and the three elders looked at each other in bewilderment.

……

An hour later.

After a heated discussion and debate.

Xiao Zhan cleared his throat and began to make arrangements for the matters with a serious expression.

"Ran'er has already made things very clear. It has indeed come to the point where the life and death of my Xiao family are at stake."

"If Ran'er hadn't told us, we wouldn't have imagined that a powerful figure would come to Wutan City to investigate us."

"At present, my cultivation level is only seven stars of the Great Dou Master. Faced with the attack of powerful enemies, I have no ability to protect my family."

"In a couple of days, the eldest and second eldest brothers will also be back. Once they return, we will move the entire clan."

(End of this chapter)