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

Chapter 187: Exchanging Ancient Jade for a Bride?

"Of course, until everything is confirmed, it should remain confidential!"

"Now, I make the following arrangements for clan affairs."

"Elder!"

The First Elder stood up and bowed to Xiao Zhan.

"Chieftain, please give your orders!"

Xiao Zhan looked at the elder and gave him instructions, word by word.

"Elder, immediately lead people to gather the family's valuable items, fighting techniques, and other valuables as quickly as possible. Also, organize the carriages, transportation, and other related matters."

"Yes, I will certainly live up to the clan leader's expectations," the First Elder replied solemnly.

"Second Elder."

Xiao Zhan looked at the Second Elder beside the First Elder.

"Please give your orders, Chief."

The Second Elder clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and said solemnly.

Xiao Zhan nodded and said,

"From this moment forward, you shall sell off all of my Xiao family's assets in Wutan City!"

"The Otto family wants our market share, right? Give it all to them."

"We must sell off what we can't take with us as soon as possible. Pills, fighting skills, gold coins, and medicinal herbs are all acceptable. You can handle these matters."

"Yes, Chieftain, I will definitely complete the mission."

Xiao Zhan nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at the Third Elder.

"Third Elder, gather the elite members of the clan together first."

"After Ding'er and Li'er return, you and Ran'er will lead the elite troops to the Black Corner Region to secure territory for the family."

"Once news of you arrives, I will lead the rest of my family to get there."

"Understood!" the Third Elder replied loudly.

Xiao Ran was in the last position, watching the arrangements made by the three elders and his godfather Xiao Zhan.

This is unconditional trust in oneself!

Because of his own words, the once-powerful Xiao family, which had been entrenched in Wutan City for decades, was wiped out and forced to relocate elsewhere.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

The Xiao family is currently in a very vulnerable position.

Neither he nor Xiao Yan had matured yet.

Once the Soul Palace sets its sights on you, there's no room for maneuver.

The Black Corner Region is different, although it is somewhat chaotic.

But it's also close to Canaan College.

As long as I escort the Xiao family to Canaan Academy first.

With some support, the Xiao family can establish themselves in the Black Corner Region.

When that time comes, we'll try to get the college to help us out.

Even if the Soul Palace comes, they still have to consider the reputation of Canaan Academy.

Moreover, by then, he and Xiao Yan would certainly have greatly increased their strength and be qualified to protect the Xiao family!

The Xiao family is currently not threatened by Yunyun from the Yunlan Sect.

But if either he or Xiao Yan were gone, any slightly larger family could wipe out the Xiao family.

It's better to leave Wutan City where there's no development!

Looking at the elders and godfather, all of them had solemn expressions.

Xiao Ran thought for a moment, then, wanting to lighten the mood, smiled and said,

"Oh, right, there's another piece of good news that I haven't told my godfather yet."

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"Oh? What news? Ran'er, why don't you tell me?"

Xiao Ran smiled and nodded,

"That means your eldest brother might bring you a daughter-in-law this time he comes back."

"Daughter-in-law?"

Xiao Zhan was slightly taken aback.

Then, his face lit up with joy, and he asked, "..."

"Is what Ran'er said true? That's wonderful!"

……

After another round of discussions about the details.

The three elders left first to attend to their own matters.

Xiao Zhan, on the other hand, left Xiao Ran behind.

The father and son had a private conversation.

Soon, Xiao Ran walked out of the council hall with a solemn expression.

Looking at the piece of jade in his hand, he was filled with emotion.

Indeed, the jade in Xiao Ran's hand is the certificate of the Xiao family's patriarchs throughout the ages.

It is also the root of the Soul Palace's journey from thousands of miles away to this Northwest Continent, and a bargaining chip for the eight ancient clans to constantly scheme against each other.

It was also because I was able to capture the red thread of love with the adorable little Xun'er when I was young!

He tossed a strange jade piece in his hand and scratched his head.

Is this the ancient jade of Tuoshe?

It doesn't look very good.

However, this thing is not very useful to Xiao Ran.

Although the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade was important to the eight ancient tribes, it was insignificant to Xiao Ran.

He even knew where the ancient Tuoshe Emperor's cave was.

Once you've reached a certain level of strength, you can go down and have some fun.

He had only given a vague reminder to his godfather earlier.

They told him to keep the ancient jade, a family heirloom, safe.

To his surprise, his godfather simply waved his hand and handed the ancient jade to him, asking him to keep it safe.

He even argued that you've grown up and are capable, so how could you not contribute to the Xiao family?

Xiao Ran knew that this was because his adoptive father valued him highly. Although many things were left unsaid, he was not an unreasonable person, so how could he not understand?

His resolve to protect the Xiao family only strengthened.

However, it's not impossible to find a way to sell this ancient jade for a good price.

For example, getting himself a new wife or something!

In any case, once all the keys to the ancient emperor's cave are collected, the ancient emperor's cave will definitely be opened.

His strength would have increased significantly by then, so it wouldn't be impossible for him to join in the fun.

He felt a surge of pride in his own idea.

Stepping outside, he saw Xiaoqing still waiting for him.

He couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

This girl is too stubborn.

Her little face was flushed from the sun, but she didn't even suggest finding a place to rest for the night.

Amused, he stepped forward and pinched Xiaoqing's cheek.

"Why are you standing in the sun? Why don't you go back to the young master's courtyard first? You know where it is!"

Xiaoqing smiled smugly and said,

"I've already tidied up the young master's courtyard. I had nothing to do, so I came here to wait for the young master."

"Hey! Come on! Aren't you coming back with me first?"

Xiao Ran patted Xiao Qing's head.

Just then, a system notification sounded in my mind.

The two walked toward Xiao Ran's former courtyard.

……

At the same time, an order was relayed from within the family.

Many members of the Xiao family who were far away were summoned back.

The Xiao family's numerous industrial properties and markets began to be sold off one after another.

For a time,

This caused a great deal of discussion throughout the city of Wutan.

However, Xiao Ran ignored all of this.

Because after settling Xiaoqing in,

He has already set off alone and is now on his way to the Izumo Empire.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King was not taken away either; Xiao Ran had him stay in Wutan City with Green Barbarian to protect the Xiao family.

After all, such a big commotion.

If someone with ulterior motives notices it, it could still cause some trouble.

What if I don't return in time and those Soul Hall brats find out?

That's not what Xiao Ran wants to see.

……

The Izumo Empire.

The back mountain of the Poison Sect.

A woman dressed in white, covered in blood, slapped one of her pursuers into a bloody mist with a single palm strike!

Taking advantage of the momentum, he leaped backward and landed in front of a large rock on a cliff.

Leaning against the large rock, he turned and stared coldly at everything in front of him.

(End of this chapter)