Chen Xiao and Xun Er returned to the Xiao Family one after the other, just like any other day.
As soon as he stepped through the main gate, Chen Xiao saw Xiao Zhan and the three Elders watching from not far away, seemingly waiting for something.
It looks like Brother Chen Xiao has probably exposed himself.
Xun Er was intelligent and immediately guessed the general situation when she saw their expressions.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, without any other thoughts.
Before, in the Xiao Family, Chen Xiao didn't want to owe too many favors, so he tried his best to hide his strength. He also did his daily chores perfectly, leaving no room for criticism, exchanging labor for his daily food.
Now that he had plans to leave, exposing his strength wouldn't cause any trouble.
It was precisely because of this that he didn't think about concealing anything when he went to the Oba Family.
He went openly and returned openly.
As a result, many people from the Oba Family had seen him during this process, and even Gale Bi and others had met him.
Since the Xiao Family was involved in the division of the Oba Family, they only needed to inquire a little to know the whole story.
"Let's go take a look."
Seeing the two walk in, Xiao Zhan and the three Elders immediately rushed forward to greet them.
Xun Er's identity goes without saying.
Just Chen Xiao alone, being able to single-handedly defeat Oba Pa, his strength was enough for them to treat him with courtesy.
"Uncle Xiao Zhan."
"Clan Leader, three Elders."
Xiao Zhan and the three Elders had already prepared a lot of words, but when they got closer and heard the two's ordinary greetings, they suddenly didn't know how to speak.
They had already figured out that Chen Xiao grew up in the Xiao Family, but it wasn't until today that they truly remembered that such a person existed.
Forming a connection?
How to form one?
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but sigh lightly, regretting a little that he had discovered it too late.
"Xun Er, and Chen Xiao... little friend, you're back."
"Clan Leader should just call me by my name. Although Chen Xiao is not a member of the Xiao Family, he grew up in the Xiao Family. There's no need to be so distant."
Xiao Zhan understood these words, and the First Elder and Second Elder also understood them. Only the Third Elder reacted a little slower.
"Alright, then I won't be sentimental either. Regarding last night's matter, thank you, Chen Xiao, for letting Xun Er inform us in advance, which allowed our Xiao Family to gain a lot of benefits. Also, it was fine before when we didn't know, but now it's not appropriate to let you and the guards stay there anymore. I'll arrange a new place for you right away."
Xiao Zhan first expressed his gratitude, then quickly made arrangements.
Standing in front of Chen Xiao at this moment, he had already realized that he couldn't see through Chen Xiao's strength at all.
What this meant was obvious.
Compared to him, even his youngest son, whom he was proud of, seemed insignificant.
"Clan Leader, there's no need to trouble yourself. My family's revenge has been avenged, and I've decided that I will be leaving tomorrow. These past few years, it is thanks to the Xiao Family's protection that I was able to cultivate in peace. Chen Xiao thanks you here. In the future, if the Xiao Family needs anything, within my ability, I will not refuse."
Chen Xiao spoke very sincerely, but Xiao Zhan and the three Elders understood that this connection wouldn't last long.
Once or twice, Chen Xiao might lend a hand, but if it happened too many times, this friendship would be used up.
Therefore, it would be a big mistake to treat him as a helper who could be summoned and dismissed just because of this sentence.
"Leaving tomorrow? So soon?"
"I decided a long time ago. Chen Xiao still needs to pack his bags. Clan Leader, three Elders, I'll take my leave."
Cupping his fists slightly, Chen Xiao didn't say anything more and went straight towards his residence.
Xun Er followed closely behind.
Watching the two walk further and further away, the Third Elder immediately became anxious.
"Clan Leader, we should have talked to him about a farewell. Also, although our Xiao Family is not big, we can still offer some cultivation resources. Making friends with him in this way will definitely be beneficial and harmless!"
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan remained silent, only shaking his head.
The First Elder spoke up, "Third Brother, forget it. Too much is as bad as not enough. If Chen Xiao really intended to deepen his relationship with us, he would have exposed his strength long ago. With his talent, how could our Xiao Family not focus on cultivating him?"
"That's right, his name is Chen Xiao, not Xiao Chen. Maintaining the existing connection is enough. Forcing a connection will only make people dislike him. Let him go. From the matter of the Oba Family, we can see that he is a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and grudges. Since he said this today, if our Xiao Family is in trouble in the future, he will definitely not stand by and watch."
The Second Elder also echoed.
After hearing what the two said, the Third Elder finally understood.
It seemed that this was indeed the case.
It was already good that Chen Xiao could remember the Xiao Family's care over the years. If it were a colder person, there would be nothing to say even if he completely severed ties with the Xiao Family from now on.
"Alas, it's a pity that we discovered it too late, or to be precise, he hid it too well. It's estimated that only Xun Er in the entire Xiao Family knows something." The Third Elder accepted the reality and sighed with emotion.
"The past cannot be changed, but the future must be seized well. Xiao Yan's talent is also rarely seen in a hundred years. After he grows up, perhaps he will have more interactions with Chen Xiao."
"Looking at it this way, isn't the future of our Xiao Family a smooth road?"
As the First Elder and Second Elder envisioned the future, smiles couldn't help but bloom on their aged faces.
It must be said that at this particular moment, the atmosphere among the Xiao Family's higher-ups was exceptionally harmonious.
It was just a pity that this atmosphere probably wouldn't last for too long.
...
On the other side.
Packing his bags was just an excuse. With the Storage Ring, Chen Xiao always carried his more important items with him.
As for the bedding and other miscellaneous items in the small house, Chen Xiao had no intention of taking them. There was no need, and they took up too much space.
A low-level Storage Ring had limited space, so he had to be frugal.
Therefore, after taking a detour, Chen Xiao brought Xun Er to the Xiao Family's Back Mountain.
Today, there would be no cultivation, no practicing Dou Skills. They would lie down and watch the clouds drift by, stealing a leisurely half-day.
Looking at the blue sky and white clouds high above, Chen Xiao's peripheral vision caught sight of the young girl sitting quietly beside him.
"Xun Er..."
The girl looked over.
Chen Xiao swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue, shaking his head with a chuckle.
"I originally wanted to say some words of farewell, but then I thought about it, and there will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future, so I won't spoil the mood."
"I remember Brother Chen Xiao saying that you would be going to Jia Nan Academy in half a year. Xun Er thought long and hard, and it seems the only chance to meet again will be when Brother Chen Xiao returns to register. Where does this talk of 'plenty of opportunities' come from?"
The usually well-behaved and obedient girl, for a rare moment today, showed a playful side, blinking her clear eyes innocently as if she truly didn't understand.
Chen Xiao couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Wu Tan City is too small, so small that it's incompatible with Xun Er's temperament. If I continue to stay in Wu Tan City, the opportunities to meet Xun Er in the future will probably become fewer and fewer."
"Only by going out, leaving the Jia Ma Empire, leaving the Northwest Continent, can one witness the countless wondrous sights and spectacles that are so longed for. Perhaps, only then, can I meet Xun Er at the peak."
Xun Er, sitting beside him, was startled, and the look in her eyes as she gazed at Chen Xiao changed slightly.
Meeting at the peak, what a beautiful phrase.
Perhaps he didn't even realize what a lofty goal he had set for himself.
"Then Xun Er will look forward to that day."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, saying no more, quietly enjoying this rare moment of leisure.
...
The next day.
Outside Wu Tan City.
Chen Xiao, dressed in new clothes, walked out facing the morning sun, his gaze fixed on the distance.
The past squalor is not worth mentioning; today's unrestrained thoughts are boundless.
"Goodbye, Wu Tan City!"
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