Battle Through the Heavens: Who put Laozi in my storage ring?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Li's carefree face froze, his fists clenched, and a fierce glint appeared in his eyes: "My elder brother and I voluntarily came out to make our way in the world, without using a single penny of the family's resources, all for Xiao Yanzi. Could it be... that the elders wouldn't even give him this much time and expelled him?"

"I'm going to settle accounts with those old fogies right now!" Xiao Li said fiercely.

"Shut up!" Xiao Ding frowned slightly, and one look silenced Xiao Li, who grumbled and squatted in the corner of the yard, complaining about Xiao Zhan.

"Xiao Yanzi, what are you saying?" Xiao Ding said solemnly.

“Hmm…” Xiao Yan’s expression was strange: “Actually, this trip out for training was my own choice. I had already passed the Canaan Academy’s assessment and took a year off to train in the Black Corner Region.”

"Huh!!!" Xiao Li jumped up suddenly, staring at Xiao Yan in disbelief: "You passed the Canaan Academy's assessment, so that means... you've recovered your talent?"

"Mm." Xiao Yan nodded with a smile.

"No wonder Father hasn't written for months. It seems he's been so happy he's forgotten about us brothers!" Xiao Li chuckled, a hint of joy spreading across his face.

Xiao Yan's talent is so terrifying that even the two of them can't compare. If this little guy rises up, then the Xiao family's revival is in sight!

but……

"You said you're going to the Black Corner Region?!" Xiao Li's eyes widened again. He grabbed Xiao Yan's neck and said fiercely, "You've grown wings, haven't you? Do you know what kind of place that is? Those who survive there are all ruthless characters who have fought their way out of the Dead Man's Cave! Even your brother wouldn't dare say he could survive in there."

"You're not looking to die like this!"

"They've really gotten too cocky!"

Xiao Yan was being strangled so tightly that he grimaced and rolled his eyes.

Watching his two younger brothers play, Xiao Ding smiled. He could tell that Xiao Yan was not joking, and that his third brother had been exceptionally quick-witted and steady since childhood, which even surprised him.

Now, I am absolutely certain that I can enter the Black Corner Region.

But... no matter how perfect it is, he, as the elder brother, still has to keep an eye on it.

Xiao Ding's gaze swept over the bored Little Fairy Doctor fiddling with her fingers, and the white-haired old man with his hands behind his back, whose mysterious aura he couldn't discern even in the slightest. His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Second brother, you fight Xiao Yanzi."

"Me?!?!" Xiao Li stopped his playful fight, looked at his older brother with a blank expression, and pointed to himself.

He's the number two fighter in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, and he just recently advanced to a two-star Dou Shi. Sending him to fight Xiao Yan, who has only recently recovered his talent, would be... well...

"Hmm." Xiao Ding nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.

"Tsk."

Xiao Li revealed a bright smile, "Little Yanzi, don't say that your brother is bullying you. I've lowered my cultivation level to be the same as yours. Tell me, what level of Dou Zhe are you now?"

The mercenaries surrounding Xiao Yan stood with their arms crossed, looking him over with mockery. They had already witnessed Xiao Li's domineering nature, and although this kid was the second commander's younger brother, it was clear that he was about to get beaten up.

"Seven stars." Xiao Yan smiled.

"Not bad, he has actually recovered to the seventh star of Dou Zhe in just one year." Xiao Li's eyes shone. A woman in the distance threw a light blue spear to him, which he caught casually and looked intently at Xiao Yan.

"Wrong."

Xiao Yan flipped his hand, and a jet-black staff appeared in his palm. He grinned, "It's a Seven-Star, a Dou Shi!!"

Having said that, he no longer concealed his aura, and dark green flames surged from his body, enveloping his entire being and the area within several meters around him. His dark green gauze robe draped loosely over his body, fluctuating with the flames, and he raised his Xuan staff, smashing it directly at Xiao Li.

"grass!"

Xiao Li was completely dumbfounded. He had no choice but to raise his silver-white spear and hold it horizontally in front of him, with arcs of electricity surging around him.

"boom!"

But with a muffled thud, the silver spear was cut in half at the waist, and the black staff was pressed against Xiao Li's throat, just a hair's breadth away from piercing him.

"Good, good lad!" Xiao Li was shocked, his throat bobbing, and large beads of sweat slid down his cheeks.

Facing this kid was even more terrifying than facing Rob, a peak nine-star Dou Shi from next door.

This overwhelming force left many mercenaries stunned, their weapons falling to the ground with a series of clattering sounds.

"Clap clap clap..." A fiery glint flashed in Xiao Ding's eyes as he gently clapped his hands.

"Second brother, is there anything else you want to say?"

"..." Xiao Li scratched his head.

“Your trip here must be more than just a simple training trip to the Black Corner Region, right? Come in and let’s talk.” Xiao Ding stood up and pushed open the door to enter the room.

Xiao Yan put away his Xuan Staff, grinned, and patted Xiao Li on the shoulder: "Brother, you still need to practice."

……

inside the house.

Xiao Ding glanced at Hai Bodong, who was resting with his eyes closed and remained calm, and Little Fairy Doctor, and smiled.

"And this is...?"

"This is Elder Hai, a Dou Huang powerhouse, and this is Little Fairy Doctor, a friend we met on the road."

Xiao Yan gave a brief introduction.

"Friends?" Xiao Li looked suspicious and whispered in his ear with a hint of mockery, "Are you really just friends?"

"..." Xiao Yan smiled calmly, not taking the bait.

He also explained the purpose of his trip: "I want to take my two elder brothers with me to explore the way for the future establishment of our Xiao family in the Black Corner Region!"

After these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Even Hai Bodong glanced at Xiao Yan sideways.

Taking root in the Black Corner Region is a complex mix of forces, even more so than in the Gama Empire. While Xiao Yan is indeed very talented, leading an entire family to establish themselves there is no easy task.

"Xiao Yanzi, continue." Xiao Ding tapped his fingertips on the table, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Xiao Yan remained silent, instead taking out bottles of pills from his storage ring and placing them on the table. Even the spacious table was now densely covered with pills.

"These are all the pills I refined..."

"Grade 3, Spirit Rhinoceros Meridian Opening Pill. It can improve the cultivation level of any expert below the Great Dou Master."

"Also... I just passed the assessment for a third-grade alchemist."

Xiao Yan remained silent for a moment. He couldn't say directly that the Xiao family would be targeted by the Yunlan Sect and even the Soul Hall later on. Wutan City had no security at all, so he could only take advantage of the situation.

Borrowing the Black Corner Domain?

No, it's Canaan College.

The chaotic nature of the Black Corner Region serves as a cover, while Canaan Academy possesses formidable resources, boasting two peak Dou Zong protectors. Unless the Soul Palace deploys an expert above Dou Zun, otherwise…

Moreover, the Black Corner Region is connected to Canaan Academy, allowing the Xiao family members to temporarily reside in the protected area of ​​Canaan Academy, while Xiao Li, Xiao Ding, and others can lead the Xiao family's elite forces to fight and roam freely in the Black Corner Region without any worries.

Chapter 36 Qinglin; You are not wrong, it is this world's fault (Please read on!!)

“Moreover… this Elder Hai.” Xiao Yan glanced at Hai Bodong, who was slacking off, and pushed him forward, “He was once a Dou Huang powerhouse and an elder of the Mittel family. After I restore his cultivation, he will be in charge of my Xiao family for several years.”

Hai Bodong's eye twitched.

"A Dou Huang level expert?!" Even someone as composed as Xiao Ding couldn't help but shrink his pupils, and the teacup in his hand was crushed involuntarily.

It's only been a few years, and my little brother has already grown to the point where he can deal with Dou Huang level experts.

"it is good!"

Xiao Ding took a breath, his expression gradually becoming serious.

This concerns the future of the Xiao family and cannot be taken lightly.

"Second brother," Xiao Ding said thoughtfully, "Gather all members of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group. Take the core members with you. As for the rest of the peripheral members, if they are willing to leave with us, take them with us. If they are not, give them a severance payment..."

"Yes!" Xiao Li accepted the order and left without any hesitation.

Xiao Yan calmly took a sip of tea.

The eldest brother is decisive. Compared to Stone Desert City, Black Corner Region has richer resources and more opportunities. Although it is dangerous... after all, he is there to back us up. Once we get through the early stages, with a master alchemist like him in charge, we will definitely rise to prominence in the later stages.

Hai Bodong glanced at the three brothers, each doing their own job, their blood ties making them completely at ease with each other.

interesting.

He fiddled with the tea lid, closing his eyes to rest.

"Is there a mixed-blood descendant of snake people and humans here?" Xiao Yan pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Xiao Ding.

The latter looked solemn, pondering the future path of the Xiao family. Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, he hesitated for a moment: "There is indeed such a girl in Shimo City, named Qinglin, whose bloodline is somewhat... A few days ago, I felt sorry for her and that she was being ostracized, so I allowed her to stay in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group."

"You need to see her for something?"

"I suppose so." Xiao Yan nodded slightly.

Who would want to miss out on such an adorable little green scale?

However, judging from his current appearance of only about twelve years old, it's still too early...

Xiao Yan touched his storage ring.

……

Inside the side courtyard.

"A little bastard like you dares to join my Mo Tie Mercenary Group? I don't know what the leader was thinking." A young man spat with contempt, his gaze sweeping over the petite figure huddled in the corner, trembling, but without a trace of pity on his face.