173: Chapter 173 Qi Wanjian

Just then.

Xiao Feifei, who had just finished receiving treatment and came out of the estate, saw that Xiao Zhan had also come out.

She immediately stepped forward and said arrogantly, "Third Uncle, you've come out just in time. This country bumpkin actually dared to cause a scene at our Xiao Family gate and even beat me..."

Slap!

Xiao Zhan didn't say a word, turned around, and slapped her.

Xiao Feifei was the daughter of the Sixth son.

His own niece.

But even so, for offending Mr. Zhao, Xiao Zhan would not tolerate her.

"Third Uncle, you hit me? He was the one who bullied me first!"

Xiao Feifei held her cheek, looking at Xiao Zhan in disbelief.

"The Xiao Family is also a group that judges people by their status. It seems the upbringing here is quite average!" Zhao Feiyu, standing to the side, snorted coldly.

"Guests are guests; how can you treat them differently!" Xiao Zhan reprimanded sternly.

"But... he was the one who beat up Feng Feng first!" Xiao Feifei's eyes were red, and tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"What is Feng Feng? How dare he act presumptuously in front of Mr. Zhao!"

Xiao Zhan said coldly, then looked at Feng Feng.

"I don't care what grudges you have with Mr. Zhao, but since you offended Mr. Zhao, I, Xiao Zhan, will not let you off. Even if your Feng Family is one of the three major families, in the eyes of my Xiao Family, your Feng Family is not worth mentioning. Go back and tell your father that I will personally visit him to settle this matter!"

After speaking, he bowed slightly and made a gesture of invitation, "Mr. Zhao, please come inside. Don't lower yourself to the level of the younger generation!"

The younger generation?

Once these words were spoken, Xiao Feifei and the others nearby were dumbfounded.

Zhao Feiyu was only in his twenties.

How did he become the "younger generation"?

Xiao Zhan's attitude was firm, and the Martial Force Adjudication Office had helped Zhao Feiyu.

Out of respect for them, Zhao Feiyu did not continue to pursue the matter.

After entering the estate.

Zhao Feiyu finally witnessed the status of the Xiao Family in Tianhai City.

The huge estate was built against the mountain, with Chinese-style retro architecture, as if he had entered the mansion of some prince.

Garden-style architecture, Huizhou-style architecture.

The decoration was separated according to different areas.

Sometimes, a turn in the path could brighten one's eyes.

The venue for this banquet was the Xiao Family Ancestral Hall located in the very center of the estate.

This was also the place where the Xiao Family worshipped their ancestors; only on very important days for the family would they hold a banquet here to enjoy the occasion with their ancestors.

Every guest who arrived here was solemn and respectful.

"By the way, why are you holding this banquet today?" Zhao Feiyu asked curiously.

"It's because my seventh brother, Xiao Yuan, has returned from the Great Xia Dragon Country's top Ancient Martial Arts Family sect, Tianmen. He is the first genius in our Xiao Family in nearly a hundred years who could enter Tianmen. At the age of twenty, he reached the Huajin Stage and qualified to enter Tianmen. Five years ago, in the Battle of the Heavenly Road, he was lucky enough to survive. Although he only entered the initial stage of the heavenly road, he still obtained the qualification of an outer disciple!"

Zhao Feiyu listened carefully and then asked, "What is this heavenly road?"

"Mr. Zhao doesn't know?" Xiao Zhan felt slightly surprised.

What kind of strength did Zhao Feiyu have?

It stood to reason that he should have a better understanding of such a titan in the Ancient Martial Arts World.

However, Xiao Zhan did not ask back but explained directly, "The heavenly road is the screening method for Tianmen to recruit disciples."

"It is mainly divided into the initial 108-step heavenly ladder, and then the assessment conditions for three levels: initial stage, middle stage, and high stage!"

"Entrants must first climb the heavenly ladder, 108 steps. Only those who successfully climb the ladder have the qualifications to enter."

"But just this climbing of the heavenly ladder can filter out 60% of the participants."

"Then, you can enter the heavenly road of the initial, middle, or high stage according to your strength."

"Passing the initial stage grants entry to the outer sect of Tianmen; passing the middle stage grants entry to the inner sect of Tianmen; passing the high stage grants entry to the core disciples of Tianmen. Those with outstanding performance can become direct disciples!"

Hearing this, Zhao Feiyu suddenly realized.

Immediately after, combined with some undigested memories in his mind.

He immediately understood this so-called heavenly road.

It seems that this Xiao Yuan, the seventh son of the Xiao Family, should have been a passer of the initial stage.

However, according to Zhao Feiyu's memory.

Although the initial stage seemed simple, it required passing the assessment of Tianmen Disciples and the battle of the selected disciples to be considered a success.

As such, this Xiao Yuan still had decent strength and relatively good luck.

While talking, they arrived at the ancestral hall.

Looking ahead, hundreds of people were already seated in the ancestral hall.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan immediately found a seat for Zhao Feiyu and then cupped his hands apologetically, "Mr. Zhao, please sit here first; I have to go get busy!"

Zhao Feiyu nodded, and Xiao Zhan hurriedly left.

As the guests arrived and were all seated.

The Xiao Family, as an Ancient Martial Arts Family, announced the start of the banquet with great grandeur.

"The seventh son of the Xiao Family, Xiao Yuan, returned from Tianmen yesterday. Today, we are holding a welcome banquet. Thank you all for coming to congratulate us!"

After a shout.

The eldest son of the Xiao Family, Long Xiao, pushed out the Old Master Xiao.

"Wishing Old Master Xiao a long and prosperous life, and congratulations to Xiao Yuan for his triumphant return from Tianmen!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

Zhao Feiyu and the others looked at each other, "Did you guys rehearse this? How come no one told us?"

Old Master Xiao looked at all this with satisfaction.

But when he saw the positions of Zhao Feiyu and the others, he frowned, slightly displeased.

Apparently, he had some objections to Zhao Feiyu and the others not standing up to congratulate them.

"Sit, sit, sit! Everyone sit! Welcome to my Xiao Family. We have prepared some light wine, I hope you will forgive us!"

Old Master Xiao said with a smile, cupping his hands.

Just at this moment.

A shout suddenly came from the entrance.

"From the Fuding Chamber of Commerce headquarters, Qi Wanjian, pays respects to Old Master Xiao!"

Looking over.

He saw a young man in white, surrounded by a group of people, slowly approaching.

"Qi Wanjian, it's actually Qi Wanjian from the Fuding Chamber of Commerce!"

"I heard that five years ago, because he was in secluded meditation to break through to the Peak Huajin Stage, he didn't participate in the Battle of the Heavenly Road of Tianmen. He has been brooding over this matter for all these years!"

"Good heavens, he's here with bad intentions!"

"This is clearly aimed at Xiao Yuan!"

...

Hearing the newcomer announce his name.

A young man who looked to be in his twenties, standing beside Old Master Xiao, also frowned, a flash of wariness in his eyes.

This person was Xiao Yuan who had returned from Tianmen.

Clearly, he was also extremely wary of this Qi Wanjian.

Behind Qi Wanjian.

Feng Tielin, the head of the Feng Family, and Feng Feng, wrapped in gauze, walked in, surrounding Qi Wanjian.

Arriving at the center of the ancestral hall, Qi Wanjian cupped his hands and bowed to Old Master Xiao.

"Old Master, wishing you a long and prosperous life!"

"So it is Qi Wanjian of the Fuding Chamber of Commerce. I didn't expect you to travel thousands of miles from the capital to come here. It really makes my Xiao Family shine!"

Old Master Xiao raised his hand slightly and said, "Someone, give him a seat!"

Immediately, several people sat at the very front of the ancestral hall.

After taking his seat, Qi Wanjian fixed his gaze on Xiao Yuan.