Battle Through the Heavens: Top Talent

Chapter 62 The Banquet

After Hai Bodong left, Xiao Yun returned to his room to check on them. He found that Xiao Yixian and Qinglin were both alright, just unconscious. Only then did he feel relieved and return to the courtyard to think about the problem.

He could understand Yao Lao's choice. He was once a powerful Dou Zun who dominated the Dou Qi Continent, but he was betrayed by his disciple and now he could only hide in a storage ring and eke out a living.

Having been stranded in the most remote northwest continent, and having finally encountered a prodigy like Xiao Yun, they naturally wanted to use him to revive themselves, even if their methods were somewhat underhanded.

If Yao Lao had to choose between Xiao Yun and Xiao Yan, he would definitely choose the more talented Xiao Yun. After all, Xiao Yun had already reached the Dou Wang realm at the age of thirteen and was also a sixth-grade alchemist. In the future, he might even become a Dou Sheng-level existence, and the possibility of him helping him take revenge and rebuild his body was very high.

"So this old guy had no choice." Xiao Yun murmured. After all, Yao Lao wasn't like him. He knew what would happen later in the story, but he didn't know that Xiao Yan's normal cultivation was slow, but after going out to explore, his level would jump up like he was on a plane.

The old guy Xiao Yun mentioned is now hiding in the black ring on Xiao Yan's body.

"Sigh, I was still too hasty." Inside the storage ring, a somewhat ethereal old man with a white beard was somewhat annoyed by his reckless behavior.

The old doctor had witnessed Xiao Yun's growth. Even after becoming powerful, he never forgot his family, remained humble and polite, and possessed such great talent that he was practically the first choice for Xiao Yun's resurrection.

His intention in absorbing Xiao Yan's Dou Qi was to lure Xiao Yun back, and then gradually give Xiao Yun benefits, guiding him step by step. However, he did not expect that Xiao Yun, who was a Great Dou Master a few years ago, would actually break through to Dou Wang this time and become a sixth-grade alchemist.

Seeing that things were getting out of control, Yao Lao disregarded the danger to himself and prepared to be frank with Xiao Yun about some things. He was afraid that if he waited any longer, he would become a fish on a chopping board when Xiao Yun broke through his realm again.

Xiao Yun's talent, even in the genius-filled Central State, is among the top tier, giving Yao Lao a glimpse of the possibility of his resurrection, and he doesn't want to miss this opportunity.

"I hope everything will develop as I wish, otherwise I can only..." The old voice echoed in the storage ring. Now that the deed was done, there was no use in regretting his decision. He could only hope that Xiao Yun would not be blinded by greed and become like Han Feng back then!

……

Xiao Zhan was very efficient. Before the afternoon, all the forces in Wutan City had received invitations to come to the Xiao family. Each force had also prepared gifts to present to Xiao Yun at the banquet that evening.

Night soon arrived amidst much anticipation. The Xiao family home was brightly lit, and everyone was filled with laughter and joy.

At the gate of the Xiao family mansion, many people who were considered important figures in Wutan City lined up in an orderly fashion, carrying their own gifts and waiting. They would occasionally give the people coming out of the Xiao family mansion a fawning smile.

Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in Xiao family attire stepped forward, looked at the leaders of various factions, and said loudly, "Anyone with an invitation from my Xiao family may enter. Those without should not bother joining the fun here."

Upon hearing this, the people outside the door all took out an invitation from their pockets and held it above their heads to indicate that they were the ones with invitations.

"I am Jialiebi, the patriarch of the Jialie family. Hearing of Master Xiao's return, I have specially presented him with the third-grade medicinal herb, Purple Fire Vine. I hope Master Xiao will not find it offensive." Jialiebi held a jade box in his hands, on which was an invitation from the Xiao family. He respectfully handed it to the member of the Xiao family.

The name of Jia Liebi caused a stir among the crowd outside the door. It should be noted that the Jia Lie family used to be on the same level as the Xiao family, both being the three major families in Wutan City. Unexpectedly, when Xiao Yun returned, they could only humbly offer gifts.

"Thank you, Chief Jialie. Please come in; your seat is inside." The middle-aged man felt a surge of pride as he watched Jialiebi, whom he used to look up to, respectfully offer his respects. In the past, he wouldn't have dared to dream of such a thing, but now that a top genius had emerged in his family, it had come true with ease.

"My Obama family..." Seeing Jia Liebi's actions, the others also stepped forward, vying to offer gifts and hoping to enter the Xiao family.

When Jialiebi entered the Xiao family, he was led by a guard to a rather spacious hall. On the table in the hall, there were all kinds of food and drinks.

"Chief Galie, your seat is here." A maid stepped forward and led Galie to a spot closer to the center.

Thank you.

After Jialiebi sat down, before he could even take in his surroundings, he heard a familiar voice in his ear.

"Hmph, you old fox, Jialiebi, didn't you say you were going to fight the Xiao family to the death? Why were you being so attentive at the door just now?"

"Obapa, what are you doing sitting here? What did you bring? Tell me." Galebi was a little surprised to see Obapa sit down next to him. As for what he said, we're all old foxes, and everyone has that much shamelessness.

"What do you care what I gave you? It's no worse than yours anyway. You should still... Oh, Brother Xiao Zhan, congratulations!"

Just as Obapa was about to say something, he saw Xiao Zhan, the head of the Xiao family, leading a group of elders over. He quickly stood up and walked to their side.

Seeing this, Jialiebi also quickly got up and squeezed next to Xiao Zhan and the others, his face full of flattery, trying his best to curry favor with Xiao Zhan and the others.

……

In the courtyard, Xiao Yun was teaching Little Fairy Doctor how to fight, while not far away, Qing Lin was teasing a small crimson snake.

"That's not how you use combat techniques. You may have ten points of strength, but that doesn't mean you have to use ten points of strength in every move. If something unexpected happens, you won't have the strength to change your stance."

"Slow, too slow! With your current strength, you could be much faster!"

"Bang!"

The moment their fists collided, a muffled thud was heard. Xiao Yun used his skillful strength to push Little Fairy Doctor away. Looking at her, who was already panting heavily, he laughed and said, "You still lack combat experience. Although your cultivation has reached the level of a Dou Zhe, you are like a child holding a sword, easily cutting yourself."

Little Fairy Doctor's Calamity Poison Body has been activated. In just three days, she jumped from the sixth level of Dou Qi to the Dou Zhe realm, which made Xiao Yun marvel at the power of the Calamity Poison Body. Although there is a risk of her body exploding and dying in the later stages, the improvement of her cultivation is really too fast.

Qinglin is already a fighter. Although her Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil doesn't improve as quickly as her Calamity Poison Body, it has the advantage of no side effects. As long as she has enough snake pets, her cultivation level increases as easily as drinking water.

"Hmph, don't be so smug. I'll catch up with you sooner or later, and I'll say the same thing to you then." Little Fairy Doctor wiped the sweat from her forehead. This guy really doesn't hold back at all. He seizes every opportunity to say it, and he's almost making her lose confidence, even though she's quite capable.

"With your and Qinglin's physiques, you'll catch up to me sooner or later." Ignoring the girl's threat, Xiao Yun looked up at the sky, estimated the time, and then said, "The banquet is about to begin. Do you want to come with me?"

"No, no, it's all a bunch of strangers. I'd have to fake a smile if I went," Little Fairy Doctor refused. She didn't like this kind of fake and bustling social environment.

Upon hearing this, Qinglin also said, "Brother, then I won't go either. I want to stay with Sister Xian'er."

"Alright, I'll send someone over to bring you food later."

Xiao Yun was not surprised by their thoughts. If it weren't for the fact that he had to announce something at the banquet, he would have been too lazy to go under normal circumstances.

……

Xiao Yun strolled leisurely along the cobblestone path and soon arrived at the banquet hall.

As soon as Xiao Yun stepped into the hall, Xiao Zhan and the others, who had been chatting with others, hurriedly came to greet him. Seeing their actions, everyone else in the hall turned their attention to the young man at the entrance.

"The Xiao clan chief and the others stepped forward to greet him. That must be Xiao Yun, right? He's so handsome and talented. What kind of justice is this?"

The noisy hall quieted down with Xiao Yun's arrival. The leaders of the various factions in Wutan City saw their target for the night right in front of them, but none of them dared to approach and talk to him. Instead, they chose to sit quietly in their seats and not dare to make a sound.

"Haha, Xiaoyun, you're finally here! Come on over to the table!" Xiao Zhan laughed heartily and led Xiao Yun to the main table.

Xiao Yun glanced at the people around the hall, ignoring the fear and curiosity in their eyes, and followed Xiao Zhan and the others to the main table.

The main table was in the center of the hall, and only members of the Xiao family sat there; others didn't dare to sit there.

Once Xiao Yun sat down and reached for some food, the dinner finally began!

(End of this chapter)