Chapter 186: The Xiao Family's Survival
Ever since Xiao Ran and Xiao Yan showed their talents in the clan,

These three originally hateful old creatures immediately became obsequious.

Xiao Zhan felt helpless and could only accept it.

Who says you shouldn’t hit someone who smiles at you?

He shook his head helplessly and said to Manager Mo,

"The training here from now on will be left to you. They will be allowed to disperse at noon."

"I'll go over and take a look now."

After saying that, he ignored him and left the training ground in a hurry regardless of whether Mo agreed or not.

Watching Xiao Zhan leave,

Many younger generations of the Xiao family in the martial arts training ground looked at Xiao Zhan's back with curiosity.

I also stopped training unconsciously.

Manager Mo frowned, then his face darkened, and he said loudly,
"You are so young, you should endure more hardships, how can you just enjoy yourself?"

"If anyone slacks off, don't blame me, an old man, for being merciless."

"Yes, Grandpa Mo."

There were waves of childish voices, all responding obediently.

……

In the Xiao family's reception hall,

Xiao Ran rolled his eyes helplessly.

Looking at those old guys who don't take their old faces seriously,
He was flattering Xiaoqing.

"As expected of someone brought back by Young Master Xiao Ran, he looks cute and well-behaved, and at first glance he's a good kid!"

"This little girl looks very kind, and I think she has a very good personality. Master Xiao Ran has good taste!"

"If you ask me, ..."

Xiaoqing's face turned red like a sunset cloud, and she looked at Xiao Ran timidly, as if asking for help.

Xiao Ran had no choice but to pull Xiao Qing over.
Protecting behind him, he spoke to several elders.

"Elders, let's talk it over. Why are you staring at my little maid?"

The elder touched his nose awkwardly.
"Well, well, I just think she's similar to my grandson, very likable..."

The second elder said with a smile,

"It's not that everyone is happy to see Master Xiao Ran bring back a new face."

The third elder nodded repeatedly and winked at Xiao Ran.
"Master Xiao Ran, I am worried about you. Bring this little girl back. I wonder what Miss Xun'er will do with her in the future..."

Xiao Qing shook her head and waved her hands worriedly, and said to the three elders,
"Three grandfathers, please don't misunderstand me. I, I, I am the young master's personal maid, not..."

The more he spoke, the softer his voice became.

The three elders were slightly stunned, and at the same time, a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on their faces.

"Oh! We get it, close fitting!"

I don't know when,
These three old guys have turned out to be very dishonest.

Xiao Ran rolled his eyes helplessly.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a loud laugh outside the living room.

"Hahaha! Ran'er, you're back?"

"Why didn't you tell your father in advance?"

A sturdy and strong man strode into the hall with a heroic and confident look.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ran and the other three elders bowed and clasped their fists towards the newcomer.

"I've met the clan leader!"

Xiao Ran also smiled and bowed to Xiao Zhan.

"I'm glad to see you, my godfather. I haven't seen you for a long time. You are still as charming as ever. I'm very happy."

Xiao Zhan looked Xiao Ran up and down, smiled and nodded.

"Yeah! Not bad! It looks stronger!"

Then, just like the three elders before,
His curious gaze fell on the well-behaved and clever Xiaoqing standing beside him.

Xiao Qing felt a little uncomfortable under Xiao Zhan's gaze and lowered her head shyly.
"Xiaoqing, meet the clan leader!"

With a red face, she unconsciously hid closer to Xiao Ran.

This made Xiao Zhan laugh out loud, and then he looked at Xiao Ran and asked, "Ran'er, this is..."

Xiao Ran glanced at Xiao Qing beside him and reached out to touch his head.

Then, he told Xiaoqing's origin.

However, Xiao Ran did not reveal Xiao Qing's true identity.
It just said that she was a homeless girl who was taken in by the mercenary group formed by her eldest and second brothers.

After I went there, I saw that she was pitiful.
So she took her in and made her a maid.

After hearing what was said, Xiao Zhan and the other three elders suddenly understood.

Xiaoqing had already walked aside obediently and poured a cup of tea for Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan was slightly stunned.

He took the tea, took a sip, nodded with a smile, and looked very satisfied.

"He is a good boy with good eyesight, but he doesn't talk much!"

Seeing Xiaoqing's shy look, he said,
"In that case, you should follow Ran'er from now on and serve him well."

Xiaoqing bowed respectfully.

"yes,……"

But he raised his head, not knowing how to address Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan said with a smile,

"Just call me Chief!"

Xiaoqing was overjoyed when she heard this and her eyes were filled with tears of excitement.

In this way, she will be an official member of the Xiao family and have her own family.

Xiao Ran naturally understood, and bowed to Xiao Zhan.

"Thank you, foster father!"

Xiaoqing also bowed quickly.

"Thank you, patriarch!"

Xiao Zhan smiled and nodded, looking at Xiao Ran and said,
"He's a good kid. Please take better care of him in the future."

Xiao Ran nodded.

"Yes, godfather, I understand!"

After some greetings, Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Ran and asked,

"So, you met your elder brother and second brother during this training trip?"

Xiao Ran nodded and smiled.
"Yes, the mercenary group run by the eldest and second brothers in the Tagor Desert is also quite powerful."

The three elders were all delighted and flattered Xiao Zhan crazily.

"The clan leader is indeed wise and powerful, and his four children are all outstanding people."

"That's right. I've always believed that Xiao Ding and Xiao Li would have great potential since they were young."

"Me too!"

"..."

Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes helplessly, listening to these three old guys flattering him so shamelessly.

Thinking back to the past, the ruthless ridicule they had shown to Yan'er when he lost his talent made him feel so angry that his teeth itched.

But after all, we are a family, and things have passed, so there is no need to say too much.

Noticing Xiao Zhan's expression, Xiao Ran smiled and said to Xiao Zhan,
"By the way, foster father, I made a detour to Wutan City this time because there is something concerning the life and death of my Xiao family, and I want to discuss it with you and a few elders."

"Life or death?"

Xiao Zhan and the other three elders looked at each other in bewilderment.

……

An hour later.

After some intense discussion.

Xiao Zhan cleared his throat and began to arrange things in a serious manner.

"Ran'er has explained the matter very clearly. It is indeed a matter that threatens the survival of our Xiao family."

“If Ran’er hadn’t told us, we would never have thought that a strong man would come to Wutan City to investigate us.”

"My current realm is only the Seventh Star Grandmaster. Facing a powerful enemy attack, I have no ability to protect my family at all."

"In a couple of days, the eldest and second oldest brothers will also be back. When they come back, we will relocate the whole clan."

(End of this chapter)