bookbashuk Chapter 131 Xiao Yan, the King of Timing
Chapter 131 Xiao Yan, the King of Timing
Chapter 131 Xiao Yan, the King of Timing
Dou Qi Continent.
Unlike the modern age of eighteen, fifteen was considered the age of adulthood for boys and girls.
For a family to thrive for a long time, the most important thing is to maintain its vitality.
The source of vitality is the younger generation in the family; they are the family's fresh blood.
Only with a constant influx of fresh blood can this great machine of the family keep running at all times.
Therefore, the coming-of-age ceremony is a very important day for every family, and the Xiao family is no exception.
As one of the three major families in Wutan City, the Xiao family's coming-of-age ceremony naturally attracted the attention of various forces in the city.
At this very moment, the giant wooden platform in Xiao Family Square, specially prepared for this year's coming-of-age ceremony, is bustling with people.
The most eye-catching person was the alluring woman in the red dress, who had already gathered around a large crowd, forming the most lively circle in the audience.
The woman in the red dress, exuding mature charm with every smile and frown, is none other than Ya Fei, the chief auctioneer at the Mittel Auction House.
The Xiao family has always had a good relationship with the Temir Auction House in Wutan City, but Ya Fei's visit today has another reason.
The three young men of the Xiao family were legendary figures in Wutan City. At the age of eleven, they condensed their fighting spirit and became fighters, enjoying unparalleled fame.
However, since then, his cultivation has regressed instead of progressed, and he eventually became a notorious waste at the third level of Dou Qi, known as a fallen genius.
These things alone were enough to make him famous, but the fact that the Yunlan Sect Master personally instructed Nalan Yanran to break off the engagement and made a three-year agreement with her a year ago caused a great uproar.
Since then, there have been rumors that the third young master of the Xiao family has regained his original talent and has made even greater progress, but no one has confirmed this.
Originally, a month before today's coming-of-age ceremony, the Xiao family had a plan to eliminate those whose fighting spirit was insufficient.
Those clansmen whose Battle Qi is above the seventh level will be qualified to enter the Battle Qi Pavilion to find cultivation techniques after completing their coming-of-age ceremony.
Those below the seventh level will lose this right and will be assigned to various family businesses after the coming-of-age ceremony.
However, Xiao Yan did not appear as predicted, and the clan leader Xiao Zhan did not offer much explanation, saying that the coming-of-age ceremony would reveal the answer.
This only fueled the curiosity of Ya Fei and the others, who wanted to witness firsthand whether the fallen genius was now a tiger or a cat.
"Clan Chief Xiao, if Ya Fei remembers correctly, the Third Young Master will also be attending today's coming-of-age ceremony, right?" Ya Fei said with a light smile.
"Thank you for your concern, Miss Yafei. My Yan'er is indeed fifteen this year." Clan Chief Xiao Zhan cupped his hands, without directly saying whether Xiao Yan would participate in the coming-of-age ceremony.
After all, it's hard to say for sure. As an elderly father, he doesn't even know where his son is now.
However, there was one thing Xiao Zhan was very certain of.
Whether Xiao Yan attends today's coming-of-age ceremony or not, he is still his proud son.
In just six months, he went from the third stage of Dou Qi to Dou Zhe. This is a terrifying speed of cultivation.
"hehe"
Just then, a cold laugh came from not far away.
"If you've come here for that good-for-nothing Xiao Yan, you're probably going to be disappointed. After all, Xiao Yan has probably already been sent to work in some remote family business by now," someone from the First Elder's faction, who was at odds with the Clan Chief, sneered.
"That's right, that's right. We haven't seen that good-for-nothing Xiao Yan for about half a year. He didn't show up in last month's prediction either. He must be hiding now because he's afraid of losing face." Someone laughed loudly.
Upon hearing this, many guests who had also come for Xiao Yan shook their heads, believing the explanation given by the First Elder's lineage. After all, once a genius falls, it's not so easy for him to rise again.
"Hmm?" Ya Fei's heart stirred.
Because she noticed that the clan leader Xiao Zhan's expression remained calm and composed, as immovable as a mountain.
He remained completely unfazed by the ridicule of others, seemingly brimming with confidence.
"Interesting. The third young master of the Xiao family might really give everyone a big surprise." Ya Fei's lips curled into a smile.
at the same time.
Under the shade of a tree.
A stunningly beautiful young woman, as serene and elegant as a solitary orchid in a secluded valley, gazed at the horizon, lost in thought.
"Brother Xiao Yan, you will come back, right? You definitely will!" Xun'er clenched her little pink fists, her eyes filled with longing.
Just then, a beautiful woman dressed in a school uniform walked over with her long, shapely legs.
"Cousin Xun'er, are you still thinking about that person?" Xiao Yu said.
"Cousin Xiao Yu." Xun'er nodded lightly as a greeting.
"Cousin Xun'er, your looks and cultivation talent are both exceptional, something that some people can't even dream of. Fortunately, that guy has some self-awareness and doesn't want to lose face, so he voluntarily went to hide in a corner," Xiao Yu said, trying to sow discord.
In response to Xiao Yu's reminder, Xun'er smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Cousin Xiao Yu. However, Xun'er thinks Brother Xiao Yan is very good. Also, Brother Xiao Yan will come back, definitely."
Hearing Xun'er's meaningful words, Xiao Yu's pretty face changed slightly. She glanced at the calmly smiling Xun'er and said meaningfully, "Once you leave the family, you'll realize how big the outside world is. There are countless men more outstanding than that guy. What if you happen to meet a man who moves your heart? Then—"
"Cousin Xiao Yu, you're overthinking it. Xun'er won't experience any of the things you're talking about." Xun'er pursed her rosy lips slightly and interrupted Xiao Yu with her calm words.
Xiao Yu was slightly embarrassed by Xun'er's interruption. Fortunately, the family elders announced the start of the coming-of-age ceremony, and Xiao Yu made an excuse to walk away quickly.
Time slips away, bit by bit.
The elaborate coming-of-age ceremony proceeded smoothly and methodically.
Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Mei, and Xiao Ning—the promising talents who achieved good results in the predictions a month ago—took to the stage one by one to receive their baptism.
Before we knew it, evening had arrived, and the ceremony for the last member of the Xiao family to come of age was drawing to a close.
Xiao Yan still did not appear.
"See? I told you long ago that Xiao Yan, that good-for-nothing, would never attend this year's coming-of-age ceremony. Even if he did, it would be a disgrace," Xiao Ning, a junior from the First Elder's lineage, mocked.
"It seems the rumors are true. Xiao Yan is still that good-for-nothing. He was secretly demoted by Clan Chief Xiao Zhan to some place under the Xiao family's control. What a waste of time." The Oba family representative shook his head disdainfully and turned to leave.
His departure attracted many people to follow him, and the group reached the vicinity of the square's exit.
Suddenly, a sharp, piercing sound rang out.
Boom!
A large, black stone ruler appeared out of nowhere and was nailed to the giant wooden platform.
Immediately afterwards, a figure draped in a black robe appeared in the afterglow of the setting sun, coming into everyone's view.
The black-robed youth walked slowly, and the crowd parted automatically as he passed by, finally ascending the giant wooden platform under the watchful eyes of the masses.
"Sorry I'm a little late." Xiao Yan took off his black hood, revealing his youthful yet resolute face.