9: What? You want me to help you practice?

"Hahaha, in just a short day, the overall strength of the Xiao Family has skyrocketed by several levels!"

"Xiao Chen is truly the lucky star of the Xiao Family!"

Feeling the cultivation power surging within their bodies, the Second Elder and Third Elder couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"If everyone in the Xiao Family were to undergo marrow washing and meridian cutting by Xiao Chen, then our Xiao Family would have a chance to become the number one family in the Great Qian Dynasty!"

There was absolutely no exaggeration in these words, and there was even a hint of modesty.

If there were enough resources, and Xiao Chen could also perform marrow washing and meridian cutting.

Perhaps in a few hundred years, the Xiao Family could even dominate the Eastern Wasteland!

"This idea might not work!"

While Xiao Chixiong and Xiao Delong were ecstatic, Xiao Zhan shook his head, rejecting their idea.

"One or two people having their cultivation advance rapidly is fine, but if this situation occurs collectively within the Xiao Family, it will inevitably arouse suspicion from those with ulterior motives."

"By then, before the Xiao Family even rises, it will likely be destroyed by other forces."

"Therefore, while the Xiao Family does not have enough confidence to deal with the coveting of other forces, the fact that Xiao Chen can help us with marrow washing and meridian cutting must absolutely not be known to people from other forces!"

After hearing Xiao Zhan's words.

Xiao Chixiong and Xiao Delong's smiles instantly vanished, and their faces revealed unprecedented solemnity.

What he said was indeed reasonable.

Just now, it was the two old fellows who got carried away and didn't think things through.

Now, Xiao Zhan's words were like a basin of cold water poured over them, instantly calming their restless hearts considerably.

"The Family Head is right."

Xiao Mingyi, who was beside them, also nodded, then spoke with a solemn tone, echoing his words.

"Although our Xiao Family now has hope of rising, our foundation and heritage are weaker than many other forces."

"Once targeted by a major force, our Xiao Family will court its own destruction!"

"So my suggestion is..."

"Everything that happened today must be kept strictly confidential. No one else besides us few can know."

"Furthermore..."

"From now on, if we want Xiao Chen to help tribesmen with marrow washing and meridian cutting, the person's character must undergo strict family screening."

"Also, when Xiao Chen appears, it is best for him to conceal his identity."

"By then, even if something goes wrong within the Xiao Family, Xiao Chen's secret can be guaranteed not to be exposed."

After some brief thought, Xiao Mingyi had already planned ahead, starting to consider future contingencies.

Just a few words made Xiao Zhan and the others nod slightly, and their faces showed agreement.

They did not notice at all that after Xiao Chen's upgrade.

His status in their hearts had unknowingly risen by several levels, and they even had the thought of desperately protecting him.

This was the contract subtly formed by the system, which was influencing the minds of several people through osmosis.

Making it impossible for them to harbor any thoughts of harming or being detrimental to Xiao Chen!

"How about... I become Xiao Chen's personal guard? This can protect Xiao Chen as much as possible."

During the heated discussion, the Third Elder suddenly said, which immediately made the other few people pause.

Xiao Chen's safety concerns the family.

Although there is currently a Medusa Queen by Xiao Chen's side, she is, after all, a strong person of the Snake-People Clan and cannot reveal her identity within the Human Race dynasty.

Therefore, she cannot take action in public.

If one of them were to follow him, it wouldn't be as passive in some cities.

"No need."

Just as Xiao Zhan and the others thought this suggestion was feasible, Xiao Chen, who was beside them, also couldn't help but speak at this moment.

"I possess a divine ability that can conceal my aura. As long as I act cautiously and don't draw too much attention in my daily life, strong individuals generally won't notice me."

"And you, as the Elders of the Xiao Family, if you were to constantly follow me, it would instead attract the attention of some people."

"So, for now..."

"The greatest help you Elders can provide me is to collect resources."

Hearing Xiao Chen's words and glancing at Cai Yan, Xiao Zhan and the others could only give up on this idea in the end.

If a family elder constantly followed a junior.

It would undoubtedly be announcing to others that this child is very unusual and holds a crucial position within his family. Doing so would instead put Xiao Chen in the spotlight.

"Since that is the case, we will secretly collect resources to prepare for the upcoming trouble!"

After a moment of silence, Xiao Zhan said in a deep voice.

Now, with his breakthrough to the Cave Heaven Realm, the cultivation of the Great Elder has also broken through.

Looking at the current strength of the Xiao Family, even if the Wang and Lin families joined forces, their Xiao Family would not be afraid.

However, the Tiandu City Lin Family and the Taiyi Sword Sect are still not something they can contend with at the moment.

Therefore, they must first discuss a countermeasure!

While Xiao Zhan and the others were discussing, Xiao Chen returned to the courtyard with Cai Yan.

Only along the way.

Cai Yan twisted her snake tail, following beside Xiao Chen, her gaze always subtly glancing at him.

Her hesitant look seemed to indicate something was on her mind.

............

Wang Family.

Upon receiving the message from the Xiao Family, the Wang Family high-level immediately fell into a rage.

"What?!"

"Making everyone from the Wang and Lin families cripple their cultivation, and offering all their family's heritage to atone, otherwise the Wang and Lin families will face annihilation?!"

"Is this Xiao Family at the end of its rope, driven mad by provocation, to actually utter such wild words?!"

Wang Long, the Family Head of the Wang Family, had a gloomy expression, his voice filled with coldness as he muttered.

It seems this Xiao Family couldn't gather one million spirit crystals, and after being threatened by people sent by the Wang and Lin families.

They decided to go all out and target the two families.

Did they really think the two families would be afraid of this desperate and crazy act?

"Notify the Lin Family, gather all strong individuals, it's time to annihilate the Xiao Family!"

As this order was issued, the entire Wang Family became exceptionallyKill.

Figures continuously emerged, rushing towards the Xiao Family.

They were already struggling to find an excuse to destroy the Xiao Family, but now the Xiao Family dared to utter such harsh words.

Isn't this giving them an opportunity?

Now, even if they destroyed the Xiao Family, the City Lord's Mansion would have no reason to punish them.

After all, the Xiao Family was in the wrong first, and being destroyed was their own doing!

Not only did the Wang Family react this way, but even the Lin Family, dozens of miles away, also mobilized a large force after receiving the message.

The strong individuals of the two families almost simultaneously headed towards the Xiao Family.

............

"Just say whatever is on your mind, I'm easy to talk to."

Along the way.

Being peeked at several times by Medusa made Xiao Chen feel awkward, so he cleared his throat and asked.

Doesn't this woman know that with her cold, stunningly beautiful face, secretly glancing at a male like this will stimulate his hormones?

Fortunately, his self-control was decent, so he didn't lose his composure.

Cai Yan was slightly startled upon hearing this, and her originally cold face actually showed a hint of embarrassment.

"May Gongzi help me cultivate?"

After saying this with a darting gaze, the Medusa Queen quickly turned her head away.

She was naturally very cold and proud.

This was the first time in her life she had asked someone for help, and it was a young Human Race youth.

This made Cai Yan feel very awkward inside, and for a moment, she didn't know if her words were mistaken.

"What?!"

"You want me to help you cultivate?!"

Hearing Cai Yan's words, which seemed to have a special meaning, Xiao Chen almost stumbled and fell to the ground on the spot.

Although in his previous life he had heard of the monk Fahai wanting a snake demon to help him cultivate, actually encountering such a thing now made him feel a bit helpless.

They had only just met for a day, wasn't this developing too quickly?

Moreover, his cultivation was relatively low. What if he was squeezed dry?