Chapter 80 The Three Elders
Although his heart was filled with countless emotions, he held back, not showing any signs that might arouse suspicion.
Those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles. To restore the glory of the Xiao clan and to break through to a higher realm, he had already sacrificed far too much, and he couldn't allow anyone to change things for him, not even the current Xiao family!
"Clan Chief Xiao Zhan is joking. Since Mo Feng has already given them up, there's no reason for him to take them back. Besides, due to family matters at the time, we were unaware of the Xiao family's situation, let alone that they had moved away from the capital. We feel quite guilty for not being able to help the Xiao family back then. These cultivation techniques and fighting skills are a small contribution to the Xiao family, and we hope that the Xiao family can regain its former glory!"
Xiao Zhan was so moved by Xiao Feng's words that he burst into tears. At this point, his doubts about Xiao Feng had dropped to a minimum, but he still did not accept it.
"No, no, although Xiao Zhan doesn't know what connection your family has with the Xiao family, you don't need to feel guilty about it. I appreciate your kindness, but we absolutely cannot keep these techniques and fighting skills. The Xiao family has come this far and can also regain its former glory!"
Faced with immense temptation, Xiao Zhan still chose to follow his heart, not blinded by profit, not losing his rationality, and not losing his vigilance. Although his strength was not great, and could even be described as very weak, his character was still excellent.
"Clan Chief Xiao Zhan is overthinking this. This was originally intended as a gift to the Xiao family, and there's no question of whether it's for help or not. So let's leave it at that. Since Mo Feng is staying at the Xiao family's residence, it's causing quite a disturbance. Consider this a small token of our appreciation, and we hope Clan Chief Xiao Zhan won't refuse it any further!"
With that, Xiao Feng picked up the cultivation manuals and fighting techniques on the table and placed them in Xiao Zhan's hands. Then he turned and left the main hall, leaving behind a sentence before leaving: "Clan Chief Xiao Zhan, please don't refuse. Mo Feng has been traveling a long way and is quite tired. I will go and find a house to rest."
Watching Xiao Feng's departing figure and hearing the words in his ear, Xiao Zhan smiled bitterly, "That Young Master Mo Feng is really dashing!"
After letting out a long sigh, he immediately withdrew his gaze and looked at the several cultivation techniques and fighting skills in his hand, his heart filled with excitement. "Since that's the case, then Xiao Zhan will accept them without hesitation!"
He then carefully flipped through the pages, and what he saw opened the door to a new world for him. "Is this a high-grade Xuan-level combat skill? It's really powerful!" He was so excited that he didn't even notice his trembling arms and just kept grinning like an idiot in the hall.
Fortunately, there was no one else in the hall at the moment, they would have looked at him as if he were an idiot, or even suspected that Xiao Zhan had gone mad from practicing too hard.
A moment later, he suddenly remembered something and quickly summoned Xiao Qing, instructing him to find Xiao Feng and then arrange for him to stay in a fine house, repeatedly reminding him, "Xiao Feng is an honored guest; you must not neglect him."
Although Xiao Qing did not know what had happened, nor was he aware of Xiao Feng's identity, hearing Xiao Zhan's instructions filled him with trepidation. In his mind, he had elevated Xiao Feng's status to the same level as Xiao Zhan.
Even without these cultivation techniques and fighting skills, as honored guests of the Xiao family, they absolutely could not neglect Xiao Feng. Let alone now that they have these cultivation techniques and fighting skills, they cannot afford to be negligent in any way, otherwise they would truly become a laughing stock.
After doing all this, he hurriedly summoned the elders, wanting to tell them everything that had happened that day.
Xiao Qing originally thought that Xiao Feng would not know the way and would find him quickly, but it was clear that he was overthinking it. When he found Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng had already arrived at the area where the Xiao clan lived and arrived in front of a courtyard.
Looking at Xiao Qing, who was panting heavily beside him, Xiao Feng stared straight at the courtyard in front of him and asked, "Is anyone living in this courtyard?"
"Yes, Young Master Mo Feng, no. This place is located in a remote area, near the back mountain, so most of our people live far away."
After he finished speaking, he suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and asked with wide eyes and a look of surprise, "Does Young Master Mo Feng intend to live here?"
"What? Is that not allowed?" Xiao Feng asked with a smile.
This courtyard was not only clean and tidy, but also located in a remote area. Usually, no clansmen would be willing to live here. There was no one around to disturb him, and this quiet place was exactly what he wanted.
"No, no," Xiao Qing quickly explained, as he had no right to refute. "It's just that, young master, this place is remote and rather simple. The houses have been uninhabited for many years and are in disrepair. How can someone of your noble status reside here? The clan leader has already ordered his subordinates to prepare excellent guest rooms for you. You may come with me."
"No need, this place will do."
Seeing Xiao Feng's resolute expression, Xiao Qing knew he couldn't persuade him either, so he said no more and said with a bitter expression, "Alright then, young master, please wait a moment. I will go and inform the clan leader and then clean up this place."
Although he couldn't persuade Xiao Feng, he felt that his words carried little weight and his status was insufficient. Therefore, he planned to report the matter to Xiao Zhan and let him make the decision. After all, allowing a distinguished guest to stay in such a place without informing the clan leader would truly be a death sentence for him.
While discussing matters with the three elders, Xiao Zhan was suddenly interrupted by Xiao Qing's report. He immediately disregarded everything else and rushed to try to persuade Xiao Feng. After Xiao Zhan's explanation, the three elders understood what had happened. They had long harbored the intention to visit the mysterious Young Master Mo Feng, and if Xiao Zhan hadn't forcefully suppressed the matter, they would probably have already gone to find him.
Hearing that Xiao Feng had encountered some trouble, they naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to see him and quickly followed after him.
Looking at the three elders who had followed behind, Xiao Zhan frowned slightly and asked, "What are you three elders doing?"
"We heard that Young Master Mo Feng has encountered some trouble.
As elders of the Xiao family, it is only natural for us to go and help him." The three exchanged glances and said in unison.
Hearing the three's words, Xiao Zhan sneered inwardly.
How could he not know their temperaments?
He had previously suppressed their requests to come, but now that they had found an opportunity, they naturally didn't want to miss it.
However, precisely because he knew the three elders too well and understood their temperaments, if he were to anger Young Master Mo Feng, things would become very troublesome.
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