Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

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Why does this girl named Xun'er always make her feel uneasy?

The other party was being far too direct.

They didn't try to hide anything at all.

There's a domineering attitude in me: if I want something, I absolutely must have it.

hateful!

She wants to steal her master!

Lin Xian'er clenched her fists, watching the two people in front of her chatting and laughing, her teeth clenched inwardly.

Chapter 144 Ancient Jade

Xiao Mansion.

The four arrived at the gate, and the guards in the mansion immediately made way for Miss Xun'er without asking about Han Feng and the others' identities.

As the leading figure among the younger generation, Xiao Xun'er holds a very high position in the Xiao family. Not to mention the elders at the top, who know that Xun'er's identity is extraordinary and have given her preferential treatment beyond the rules.

"Xun'er, take them to your place first. I'm going to pay a visit to Clan Chief Xiao Zhan."

Gu Xun'er nodded and gave Lin Xian'er and Qing Lin a friendly smile, "Come with me."

Han Feng breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the three women leave through the side path.

He had inexplicably felt that the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive.

The main problem is that her youngest apprentice has a rather low aura, as if someone owes her money.

Logically speaking, since they are all the same age, they should have common topics to talk about.

Han Feng shook his head, then strode towards the clan leader's residence.

He vaguely remembered the route from back then, and fortunately, the Xiao residence had not been significantly altered.

The clan chief's office was a key location, guarded by soldiers.

Han Feng gave his name, and the guard went in to announce his arrival. A short while later, a slightly large figure walked out of the room.

After many years, Xiao Zhan's face looked somewhat rugged, and he had grown a thick beard.

"Mr. Han?"

The first thing Xiao Zhan asked Han Feng when he saw him was a tentative question.

"it's me."

Han Feng smiled.

Xiao Zhan strode up to Han Feng and looked him up and down.

"Haha, it's been many years, Mr. Han, you're getting younger and younger."

Han Feng looked at Xiao Zhan and sensed his cultivation level: a fifth-level Great Dou Master.

Compared to the Xiao family of the Southern Li Empire, the gap is indeed quite large.

Life is tough for those in the main branch.

"Clan Chief Xiao's aura is becoming more and more majestic."

Having served as clan leader for many years, he had accumulated a certain amount of prestige and confidence.

However, Xiao Zhan naturally dared not be arrogant in front of Han Feng, a Dou Huang powerhouse.

In his conventional thinking, the strongest cultivator in the Jia Ma Empire was the Dou Huang, so he had never really considered the Dou Zong or anything like that.

"Come on, come on, please come in."

Xiao Zhan personally greeted them, and after the two entered the room, servants brought tea.

"Has anything major happened to the Xiao family in recent years?"

Han Feng asked.

"No, everything is stable. The Soul Palace that Mr. Han mentioned hasn't come knocking yet."

"That's good."

Han Feng took a sip of tea.

"Next, I will focus on the Northwest Continent. I will be the first to know if anything happens. Clan Chief Xiao, do not let your guard down. This matter is far from over."

Xiao Zhan nodded.

"To be honest, I've put in a lot of effort over the years to protect the ancient jade."

"I can see that. Your beard is so messy. Didn't you get someone to groom it for you?"

Han Feng smiled.

"Sigh, I have to manage clan affairs, cultivate, and deal with all sorts of other things. I don't have time to think about anything else."

Xiao Zhan sighed.

"That makes sense."

Han Feng has been very busy these past few years and hasn't had time to find a partner, so he nodded in agreement.

It wasn't that he had let down his teacher's wishes from his previous life, but he simply didn't have the time!

"By the way, how is Xiao Yan?"

Han Feng suddenly asked.

At his age, he should be going to Canaan College by now.

Speaking of Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan said with pride, "That kid has had many ups and downs over the years, but fortunately he finally stood up and is now out there gaining experience. Sigh, he's really a handful!"

"Oh?"

Han Feng became curious.

"Could you please explain in more detail?"

Xiao Zhan nodded.

When it comes to praising his son, the father may repeatedly refer to him as his "little son," but he is actually very proud and excited inside.

Han Feng listened as Xiao Zhan recounted the story.

"Before the age of twelve, Yan'er had a smooth life and set the record for the youngest Dou Zhe. I was very proud of him at that time, and the people in the clan also regarded him as the hope of the Xiao family. But who would have thought that in the following three years, Yan'er's Dou Qi would disappear inexplicably and his cultivation would gradually decline to the third level of Dou Qi. I consulted many famous doctors and even many alchemists, but I still couldn't find the cause."

At this point, a look of self-reproach appeared on Xiao Zhan's face.

"Originally, I also thought there was no hope. According to the clan rules of my Xiao family, if a person cannot reach the seventh level of Dou Qi before the coming-of-age ceremony at the age of sixteen, he/she will be sent to work in local industries."

"But who could have imagined!"

Xiao Zhan's face changed from sorrow to joy.

"Yan'er's talent has suddenly returned, even stronger than before. She broke through to the seventh level of Dou Qi within a year. One year! From the third level to the seventh level, a full four levels!"

Xiao Zhan's tone was impassioned.

Han Feng seemed to be deep in thought.

"Unexpectedly, such a difficult thing happened to Xiao Yan."

What exactly happened...?

Han Feng was puzzled. According to the trajectory of his previous life, Xiao Yan hadn't played this role.

"Although it was a bumpy road, the result was good. Yan'er has passed the Canaan Academy's assessment, but she said she would go out to gain experience, so she took a year off from school."

"With Xiao Yan's current cultivation level, is Clan Chief Xiao Zhan really comfortable letting him go out for training?"

Han Feng was surprised.

"He's already a four-star Dou Zhe, and I heard he's even taken a mysterious alchemist as his teacher, which is why I agreed."

Han Feng nodded.

"Why didn't Clan Chief Xiao inform me of such an important matter before, causing Xiao Yan to waste three years?"

If Xiao Zhan had activated the token to find Han Feng when Xiao Yan discovered the decline of his Dou Qi, Han Feng would have chosen to come.

"The token Mr. Han gave me was for me to use in times of crisis for the Xiao family. Although I am willing to use it, I cannot use it for personal matters because of my responsibility as the clan leader."

At this point, Xiao Zhan also felt somewhat ashamed.

He actually made many agonizing choices about this matter, and couldn't sleep soundly day and night.

But in the end, he took on the responsibility of the clan leader.

Han Feng sighed inwardly after hearing this.

Although Patriarch Xiao Zhan's cultivation was weaker and his talent was lacking, he was still very principled when it came to responsibility.

"In any case, it's a good thing that Xiao Yan has been able to recover again."

Han Feng did not bring up the topic again.

Xiao Zhan also chose to skip it.

Actually, there was one more important thing he didn't mention: the young lady from the Nalan family had personally come to break off the engagement, which was a huge slap in the face to the Xiao family.

Thinking back to when Mr. Han visited many years ago, the Nalan family happened to send an invitation, and Xiao Zhan and his son were very happy to go to the capital to visit.

Years later, this scandalous incident has surfaced.

However, now that Yan'er's talent has returned and she has found a remarkable master, the promise made three years later is not without hope of winning.

Xiao Zhan thought to himself.

He had complete confidence in his son, even disregarding the resource disparity between him and the behemoth that was the Yunlan Sect.

At worst, what if we fail?

Yan'er's future is destined to be extraordinary, and a small setback will not determine her entire life.

"Mr. Han, is there something important that you've come here on this occasion?"

Xiao Zhan asked.

"No, I just stopped by on the way. I have some important things to do next."

Han Feng said.

"Mr. Han, you should also take care of your health and not overwork yourself."

Xiao Zhan looked at Han Feng's white hair and said.

"Hehe, Clan Chief Xiao, now that Xiao Yan has finally succeeded, you can relax a bit more in the future."

"That kid is still far away!"