After Xiao Zhan arrived, the conflict in the market town with the Jia Lie family came to an end.
The Xiao family, now at its peak with Xiao Zhan as a five-star master, had the upper hand. If the two families had turned against each other, the most likely result would have been that a third party would benefit while the snipe and the clam fought.
There are three major families in Wutan City. Besides the Xiao family and the Gale family, the Oba family was watching and waiting for the two families to weaken each other.
Neither Xiao Zhan nor Galeb were young and impetuous. After exchanging harsh words, Galeb left with Galeo and the others, clearly unwilling to continue the conflict.
Following this incident, the reputation of the Xiao family's twin dragons became well-known throughout Wutan City.
Previously, major families had seen the Xiao family's twin dragons as impressive young talents but had not paid them much attention. However, the strength and talent demonstrated by the two now put them on the list of individuals who must not be provoked.
Consequently, many families began to secretly ally with the Xiao family. Anyone with insight could see that as long as the two dragons of the Xiao family survived, they would become powerful masters poised to dominate the empire in the future.
To prevent the Jia Lie family from plotting anything shady and causing mutual destruction, the Xiao family leaders had been secretly protecting Mo Yu and Xiao Yan.
As for the position of abbot, it was naturally discontinued.
Mo Yu claimed not to care about it and focused all his attention on cultivation.
Three days later, when Mo Yu emerged from seclusion, his aura had become three times more profound.
"Seven-Star Fighter!"
During these three days of retreat, Mo Yu had completely absorbed the energy from Liu Xi's 'Dark Wolf Fire.' The Suzaku Burning Sky Thunder had evolved once again.
Moreover, the energy feedback from this evolution allowed Mo Yu to break through two stars, reaching the realm of a seven-star fighter.
Breaking through from a one-star fighter to a seven-star fighter in just a few months was remarkable, even among the eight ancient clans with the blood of the Fighting Emperor. Only some outstanding clan members could achieve such rapid progress.
With the help of Xuan Lei and the Tiangang Lei Body, Mo Yu not only broke through but also established a solid foundation. His thunder fighting spirit was incredibly condensed and solidified.
Combined with his many trump cards, even some low-star masters would find it difficult to challenge him.
Shortly after Mo Yu came out of seclusion, he learned from a guard that the family was about to hold a meeting. Curious about recent developments, Mo Yu hurried over.
In the Xiao family's meeting hall.
"Mo Yu, you're here. Please, take a seat." Seeing Mo Yu enter, Xiao Zhan waved his hand with a smile.
The more he observed Mo Yu, the more satisfied he became. It was a pity he didn't have a daughter; otherwise, the Great Elder might have taken advantage of him.
Not only could Mo Yu refine interesting items like Thunder and Fire Beads, but he also possessed exceptional strength and talent. His earlier defeat of Liu Xi had significantly enhanced the Xiao family's prestige.
"Cousin Mo Yu, this way." Mo Yu greeted the clan leader Xiao Zhan with a smile and heard a shout.
Looking in the direction of the voice, he saw Xiao Yan sitting lazily in a chair, calling out to him. Next to him was an empty seat.
Mo Yu walked over and sat down.
"Cousin Xiao Yan, you're not with Xun'er?" Mo Yu asked with a light smile.
"Cousin Mo Yu, you didn't accompany Cousin Xun'er either?" Xiao Yan remarked, thinking of how Xiao Yu, who had always been willful and capricious, now behaved like a gentle and loving wife around Mo Yu. Xiao Yan felt as if the world had changed significantly.
Ignoring Xiao Yan's teasing, Mo Yu took his seat quietly.
At this moment, Xiao Yan felt the obscure and fluctuating aura of Mo Yu up close. His brows twitched. Could it be that this mysterious cousin had made another breakthrough?
"The source of the Jialie family's healing medicine has been cut off?" In the center of the hall, Xiao Zhan was listening to a report from his subordinates. After a moment of surprise, he stood up, and the joy on his face was nearly impossible to conceal.
Excitedly, he exchanged glances with the three elders, who were also ecstatic. Xiao Zhan paced the hall for a moment before finally suppressing his joy and asking with a smile to the person delivering the report, "Where is their alchemist named Liu Xi?"
"I don't know. Ever since Galeo and Liu Xi had a conflict with Master Mo Yu and Master Xiao Yan, I haven't seen Liu Xi since the next day."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan and the three elders were slightly startled and then cast vague glances toward Mo Yu, who was sitting nearby.
Mo Yu remained seated, seemingly indifferent.
If nothing unexpected had occurred, Liu Xi's disappearance was indeed related to him. The black thunder he had injected into Liu Xi's body would explode as soon as the fighting spirit was circulated.
As an alchemist, Liu Xi might not engage in combat often, but refining medicine required the circulation of fire-attributed fighting spirit. Thus, Liu Xi's doom was inevitable.
Seeing Mo Yu's calm demeanor, Xiao Zhan shook his head helplessly. He suspected that Liu Xi's death was closely related to Mo Yu. Otherwise, how could that man disappear right after the conflict with the young man?
"By the way, clan leader, I overheard an insider from the Jia Lie family mention that the second elder of the Jia Lie family, Jia Lienu, seemed to have been killed by a mysterious black-robed man while transporting medicinal materials." After a slight hesitation, the reporter whispered.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu glanced slightly at Xiao Yan beside him.
He had met Jia Lienu at the last weapons auction. Jia Lienu was a three-star great fighter, considered one of the top combat forces in Wutan City.
Mo Yu couldn't help but inwardly sigh, realizing the benefit of having a powerful grandfather.
Xiao Zhan's eyelids twitched slightly upon hearing the news. He nodded, waved the reporter away, and then turned his gaze toward Xiao Yan with suspicion.
"Yan'er, with your strength, you could easily kill a three-star master like Jia Lienu. I suspect no one else in Wutan City could achieve this except your teacher, right?"
Xiao Yan shrugged and nodded casually.
Although information about Yao Lao was confidential, this matter was not a big deal.
"Next, let's see how the Jialie family cleans up this mess." Seeing Xiao Yan's nod, Xiao Zhan chuckled, unable to hide the gloating in his laughter.
With the alchemist dead and all medicinal materials looted and destroyed, it was clear that the Xiao family had secured victory in the confrontation with the Jialie family.
Thinking about this, Xiao Zhan looked at the two young men sitting quietly in the hall.
The Xiao family had achieved such results thanks to these two exceptional young men.
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