Xiao family.

At this moment, in the hall of the Xiao family, the patriarch Xiao Zhan and a number of high-ranking members of the Xiao family, plus some disciples of the Xiao family, all gathered together.

"From today onwards, I will enter a state of retreat, and I will not go out until I break through the Dou Ling."

On top of the first place, Xiao Zhan looked around the hall and said with a somewhat serious expression.

After the Qi Gathering Pill succeeded, Xiao Zhan immediately returned to the Xiao family to deploy everything.

He knew that the Qi Gathering Pill was in his hands, and the Galie family and the Oba family would never leave him too much time.

In a short period of time, if he can't break through the realm of Dou Ling, then the Xiao family will usher in a catastrophe.

"After I went into retreat, the affairs of the family were bothered by the three elders."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan's gaze looked at the three old men sitting below, who were none other than the three elders of the Xiao family.

"Patriarch, rest assured, with us in charge, the Xiao family will definitely be fine." Hearing this, the three elders of the Xiao family said solemnly.

Although several people quarrel endlessly on weekdays, it is a matter of life and death for the Xiao family, and the three elders naturally know which is more important.

"Hmm." Xiao Zhan nodded slightly, and then ordered: "The disciples of the Xiao family who are cultivating outside the book, let them all return to protect the Xiao family." ”

Xiao Zhan was worried that during the period of his retreat, the Xiao family would not be guarded by a strong person, which would allow the other two families to take advantage of the situation.

"Yes." Hearing this, the three elders of the Xiao family naturally understood Xiao Zhan's plan, and immediately responded directly.

A moment later, everyone in the Xiao family hall had dispersed, leaving only Xiao Zhan and a black fir boy in the entire hall.

"Yan'er, it's time for your father to go into retreat, you have to take care of yourself during this time."

In the hall, Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan who was silent with a loving face.

"Father, you can retreat in peace, I'll be fine." The young man's expression was complicated, but his eyes were firm.

"Hmm." Xiao Zhan nodded with satisfaction, and then took out a jade bottle from the ring.

"Yan'er, this is Tsukidan, maybe it will be useful to you." The jade bottle in Xiao Zhan's hand contained the Tsukidan that he bought from the auction.

At the beginning, after hearing Concubine Ya's introduction to the role of Zhuji Dan, Xiao Zhan's heart moved and he wanted to beat his youngest son Xiao Yan.

He took a great risk and spent 40,000 gold coins to take down this Tsukidan, all for his son.

Fortunately, with 40,000 gold coins, he finally defeated Garebi and Obapa, and successfully won this Qi Gathering Pill.

Otherwise, if the Qi Gathering Pill was taken away by the other two families, then he would become the Xiao family's eternal sinner.

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but feel a touch of gratitude to Liuyun in his heart.

If Liuyun hadn't revealed some information in advance, he wouldn't have been able to prepare so many gold coins in a short period of time.

"Tsukidan?"

Looking at the jade bottle in Xiao Zhan's hand, a trace of doubt appeared on Xiao Yan's delicate face.

"This is for my father to see at the auction today, so I bought it for you by the way, you can see if you can restore your talent." A smile appeared on Xiao Zhan's face.

"Hmm." Responding lightly, Xiao Yan slowly took the jade bottle in Xiao Zhan's hand, and a touch of warmth welled up in his heart.

"Thank you, Father!" A rare smile appeared on Xiao Yan's always indifferent face.

Although he has memories of his past life, since he was born, the father in front of him has doted on him in every way.

After he was down, his favor increased instead of decreasing, but this behavior made Xiao Yan willing to call him a father.

"Yan'er, you're fourteen years old this year."

Looking at Xiao Yan's somewhat immature face, Xiao Zhan suddenly fell silent, and his face couldn't help showing a touch of bitterness.

In the past few years, he has been trying to find a way to restore Xiao Yan's talent, but it has always been to no avail.

Coupled with the pressure exerted on him by the three major elders, it made him feel a little distressed.

This time, he spent 400,000 gold coins to buy this Tsukidan, but he still hid it from the three elders, otherwise he would have to jump again.

"Yes, father." Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, the smile on Xiao Yan's face immediately disappeared, and he said in a deep voice.

"The disciples of the Xiao family have to hold a coming-of-age ceremony every sixteen years old, and in two years, it will be your turn to hold a coming-of-age ceremony." Looking at the silent Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan said helplessly.

"Rite of passage!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, and immediately thought of something, and his palms clenched subconsciously.

When the two elder brothers held the coming-of-age ceremony, Xiao Yan was also watching from the sidelines, and he naturally thought in his heart what the coming-of-age ceremony represented for the disciples of the Xiao family?

As long as he has passed the coming-of-age ceremony, then he who has no cultivation potential will be disqualified from entering the Dou Qi Pavilion to find the Dou Qi Gong method.

Thus being distributed to the various estates of the family and taking care of some ordinary things for the family, this is the family rule.

Even if his father was the patriarch, it would not be possible to change!

"Yan'er, you have to remember that if you can't cultivate to the seventh stage of Dou Qi within two years, then even your father will no longer be able to keep you in the family."

Speaking of this, a look of pain appeared on Xiao Zhan's face.

"After all, in this family, my father is not the only one who has the final say, those old guys, can wait for my father to make a mistake at any time..."

Looking at the calm Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan sighed a little apologetically.

Looking at his somewhat tired father, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a little distressed.

Over the years, my father has done enough for himself.

Suddenly, Xiao Yan's mind flashed the figure of Liuyun.

Thinking of the conditions proposed by Liuyun and himself that day, Xiao Yan completely made up his mind this time.

"Father, you don't have to worry about me, maybe my talent will suddenly return?" A smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth, and Xiao Yan's tone suddenly said with some confidence.

He believed that as long as his talent returned, with his peerless talent, he would definitely be able to break through to the seventh stage of Dou Qi within two years.

"It's best if your talent can be restored to nature."

Xiao Zhan was naturally very familiar with Xiao Yan's details, and when he heard Xiao Yan's words, he laughed at himself in his heart, patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, and said with a smile: "Father believes that you will be able to pass the coming-of-age ceremony smoothly!" ”

At this moment, the only hope in Xiao Zhan's heart was pinned on the Zhuji Dan that Xiao Yan had just given.

"Well, then I'll go down first, father." Xiao Yan nodded, then slowly turned around and left the hall.

"Father, don't worry, the child will not let you down." Xiao Yan swore fiercely in his heart, and his steps were firm.

In the hall, Xiao Zhan took out the Qi Gathering Pill in the Na Ring, and his face was resolute.

"Yan'er, if my father can break through the Dou Ling Realm in one fell swoop this time, I will definitely find a way for you to recover your talent."

As soon as the words fell, Xiao Zhan's figure also disappeared into the hall.

"The Galie family, the Oba family, I hope you can be honest, otherwise the day I leave the customs will be the time when your two families will be destroyed!"