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Mang Tianchi had left.
Just as he had said, if Xiao Lin had any issues, he could seek help at the Lei Clan, but this journey of tempering ultimately belonged to Xiao Lin himself; no one could replace him.
Since Mang Tianchi was already a peak Nine-Change Dou Zun, the Lei Clan naturally hoped that another Dou Sheng powerhouse would emerge from their ranks. Therefore, Mang Tianchi had his own matters to attend to.
If anything, he had actually delayed his return to the Central Plains and the Lei Realm by several months because of Xiao Lin. It was only natural for him to depart now that they had both reached the Central Plains.
Watching Mang Tianchi's receding back, Xiao Lin stood in silence for a long time, playing with the token in his hand. Whether based on the original story or his personal interactions over these past days, Xiao Lin's impression of Mang Tianchi was quite high.
Especially since the man had given him such a "gift" before leaving!
Regardless of the circumstances, Xiao Lin valued it greatly. After all, a peak Ninth-Turn Dou Zun like Mang Tianchi already held a certain status within the Lei Clan; once he broke through, he would likely have a seat among the Lei Clan's high-level leadership.
One could easily imagine how much assistance a token representing his identity could bring to Xiao Lin's journey through the Central Plains. Even if he never used it, Xiao Lin wouldn't lose anything, right?
"So, I have a backer now too?"
With a light chuckle, Xiao Lin put the token away.
Although Mang Tianchi said he could seek help from the Lei Clan if needed, Xiao Lin preferred not to owe favors if there was a choice.
After all, a debt of gratitude was the hardest to repay!
However, Xiao Lin wasn't so rigid.
If the need truly arose, he would take that trip to the Lei Realm without hesitation.
"Forget it, I'll think about those things later. Now that I've arrived in the Central Plains, what should I do next?"
Setting those thoughts aside, Xiao Lin considered his immediate plans.
After a moment of reflection, he reached a decision.
"Let's start with the simplest thing. It's time to help my dear daughter-in-law avenge the extermination of her clan!"
Once the decision was made, Xiao Lin immediately took action.
Before coming to the Central Plains, he had already gathered information about the enemies responsible for the massacre from his daughter-in-law.
Bai Ting City—a small city on the border of the Central Plains.
In this small city, the strongest individuals were merely Dou Huang.
A Dou Huang might be able to act like a local tyrant on other continents, but in the Central Plains, they were quite inconspicuous.
Today, the people of Bai Ting City learned a major piece of news. The Qi Clan, originally a Dou Wang level clan, saw their ancestor Qi Zhong break through to the Dou Huang realm, instantly making the Qi Clan one of the top powers in Bai Ting City.
Currently, the Qi Clan was widely distributing invitations, inviting various factions in Bai Ting City to participate in their family's joyous occasion. However, many people in Bai Ting City knew exactly how the Qi Clan reached this position.
It was nothing more than the result of annexing the Yang Clan several years ago after the Yang Clan's Dou Wang ancestor had fallen. Subsequently, by utilizing the resources of the two former Dou Wang clans—
The Qi and the Yang—Qi Zhong was able to break through to the Dou Huang realm in one fell swoop. While the various factions in Bai Ting City wouldn't say anything to their faces, they didn't hold much respect for the Qi Clan.
This was because even back when they were a Dou Wang clan, the Qi Clan's reputation was quite poor. In comparison, the Yang Clan's reputation in Bai Ting City had been much better than the Qi Clan's.
But this world was one where the strong devoured the weak; a good reputation alone couldn't make a clan rise. This was the reason why the other powers in Bai Ting City didn't say much about the Qi Clan exterminating the Yang Clan.
Furthermore, although the Qi Clan's reputation in Bai Ting City was nothing to brag about, since they now boasted a Dou Huang, the other factions in the city would still grant them face. Thus, on this day, countless guests flooded into the Qi Clan estate.
The Qi Clan ancestor, Qi Zhong, was currently busy seating guests from various factions with a face full of smiles.
"Welcome, Clan Leader Bai. Thank you for coming."
Qi Wei, the eldest son of Qi Zhong, was at the main gate receiving the arriving forces.
Similarly, Qi Wei's face was beaming. From this day forward, their Qi Clan would be considered one of the top-tier powers in Bai Ting City. How could he not be happy?
"The Peng Clan has arrived! Your presence truly brings light to our humble dwelling. Please, come inside."
"Brother Wang, you've come as well! We won't stop drinking until we're drunk today!"
"Everyone from the Yunhai Hall, I am truly grateful for your presence today!"
At the clan's main entrance, Qi Wei watched as the heads of various factions and various friends arrived, his face crinkling into a smile like a blooming chrysanthemum.
Those he had just welcomed were either from factions in Bai Ting City that possessed Dou Huang or rogue cultivators who had reached the Dou Huang level themselves. These were existences the Qi Clan could only hope to flatter in the past, yet they had all come today.
How could he not be ecstatic?
It could be said that today, as long as a faction in Bai Ting City wasn't on bad terms with the Qi Clan, they would at least send a representative with a certain status to offer their congratulations.
Just as Qi Wei was mentally checking off which factions had yet to arrive, a middle-aged man in blue robes was walking step by step toward the Qi Clan estate on a street not far away.
This person was, naturally, Xiao Lin.
Or rather, to the outside world, he was Lin Xiao!
"Oh? Quite lively, isn't it? The Qi Clan is having a celebration! Unfortunately, I'm afraid no one will be around to handle their funeral arrangements today!"
Xiao Lin raised an eyebrow and continued toward the Qi Clan with a meaningful expression. Soon, he reached the main gate. Looking through the entrance, he could see the extraordinary bustle inside. Moreover, a steady stream of guests continued to pour in.
Without a second thought, Xiao Lin took a step forward.
"Wait a moment. This friend is...? You look quite unfamiliar!"
Xiao Lin had just taken a step when he was stopped by Qi Wei.
A stranger suddenly showing up at the Qi Clan—and judging by his bearing, clearly not an ordinary person—naturally commanded Qi Wei's attention!
"Oh, me? I've only just arrived in Bai Ting City. It's only natural that you don't recognize me!"
Xiao Lin didn't get annoyed; instead, he explained with a smile.
Well, there was no need to get angry with a dead man.
Perhaps it was because of Xiao Lin's current polite attitude that Qi Wei didn't sense anything amiss.
"I see. Since you've come from afar, you are a guest. My father recently broke through to the Dou Huang realm, and we are currently holding a grand banquet for the Qi Clan inside. No matter who you are, as long as you are here to offer congratulations, my Qi Clan welcomes you!"
While the Qi Clan's reputation was usually poor, they naturally wouldn't act as arrogant and overbearing as usual on a day like this.
You could say a villain is evil, but that doesn't mean they have no brains!
At this moment, Qi Wei assumed Xiao Lin had simply happened upon Bai Ting City, saw the grand occasion, and decided to join the festivities.
One could only say that Xiao Lin's earlier demeanor had completely misled him!
Just as Qi Wei was about to make an "after you" gesture, Xiao Lin's next words caused his expression to change instantly.
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