Heaven Beyond Heaven, Tiance Residence, Ninth Floor.
Hearing Xiao Tiance's decision, Xiao Tian Ming imdiately clasped his hands in salute.
"Understood. I'll make the arrangents shortly."
"Tian Ming, you've worked hard all these years. It's ti for you to return to the clan and focus on your cultivation. As for the Northwest, I'll handle it personally." Xiao Tiance said with a smile.
"What?! Tiance/Third Uncle, you're going to the Northwest personally?"
The three n exclaid in unison.
It sounded absurd. The Northwest was a barren region where even Dou Zun level experts were rare. A Dou Zong could easily dominate, establishing a sect or even ruling an entire region.
A Dou Huang soone they could crush with a flick of a finger could still live comfortably there. Why would soone like Xiao Tiance, a top tier expert of the Dou Qi Continent, waste his ti in such a desolate place?
Seeing their shocked expressions, Xiao Tiance waved his hand to calm them.
**"It's decided. The clan is stable now, with Qing'er a mid stage Nine Star Dou Sheng watching over everything.
Should an ergency arise, we can always recall Tian Luo for support.
Besides, I've been in seclusion for over 200 years. If I don't move around a little, my bones will rust. The Northwest is a region I've never thoroughly explored, so why not take this opportunity?"**
Seeing his determination, the three exchanged glances and ultimately nodded in agreent.
Once the matter was settled, the atmosphere lightened. They sat and chatted casually until a guard entered to report that so elders needed to et with Xiao Qing and Xiao Chun.
"Since you have matters to attend to, Second Uncle and Qing'er, go ahead. I'll be in the clan for a few more days. We can talk anyti." Xiao Tiance smiled as the guard left.
"Alright, we'll handle it now."
"Qing'er takes his leave."
Xiao Chun and Xiao Qing both rose.
Xiao Tian Ming also stood and grinned.
"Last ti I trained in White Jade Capital, it felt amazing. Tiance, I think I'll go enjoy it again."
"Alright."
After the three left, Xiao Tiance walked to the window, observing the changes over the past centuries. His lips curled into a slight smile.
Under his leadership, the Xiao Clan had grown significantly stronger. During the initial century of Heaven Beyond Heaven's lockdown, the clan had experienced a cultivation frenzy, with breakthroughs occurring daily.
Especially after the Dou Wang level, each advancent caused a surge in the flow of Dou Qi. To support this, Xiao Tiance later set up another Nine Tier Spirit Gathering Array, connecting it to the void. This ensured a constant supply of Dou Qi, filling the skies of Heaven Beyond Heaven with a mist like energy, making it easier for newer cultivators to progress.
While he was lost in thought, two voices suddenly called out, "Teacher!"
Turning around, Xiao Tiance saw Huang Min and Huang Lingyun. He smiled warmly.
"Why is it just the two of you? Where's the Grand Elder?"
"Teacher, the Grand Elder is still in the Eight Tier Spirit Gathering Array. A Half Saint is about to advance to Dou Sheng, so he stayed behind to manage the Dou Qi fluctuations." Huang Lingyun replied softly.
Before he could finish, Huang Min rushed forward and leaped into Xiao Tiance's arms, playfully pouting.
"Teacher, I've missed you so much!"
Xiao Tiance chuckled, stroking her head.
"You little rascal. A thousand years have passed, and you're still like a child who never grows up."
Over the millennium, Huang Min had reached the peak of Six Star Dou Sheng, while Huang Lingyun was at late Six Star Dou Sheng.
However, their personalities seed mismatched for their genders. Huang Min was bold and carefree, while Huang Lingyun was reserved and shy like a young girl.
Despite his attempts to correct this, Xiao Tiance eventually gave up and let them be.
"Hehe, no matter how old I get, I'll always be your disciple!" Huang Min grinned mischievously.
"Alright, alright. You win. Sit down. It's been nearly 300 years since we last t. Let's see how well you've studied."
Hearing this, Huang Lingyun remained calm he had been diligent in his studies and wasn't afraid of being tested. In contrast, Huang Min visibly deflated, her cheerful deanor vanishing.
"Teacher, can we skip the test?" she pleaded pitifully.
Unable to resist her pitiful expression, Xiao Tiance relented with a smile.
"Fine. Next ti, then."
"Really?" Huang Min's large, pleading eyes shimred as she sought confirmation, her face threatening to burst into tears if he reneged.
"Really."
Seeing her theatrical antics, Xiao Tiance could only sigh. This playful girl was like a ball of sunshine, bringing joy wherever she went.
"Teacher, you're the best!" Huang Min exclaid, nearly jumping back into his arms in excitent.
anwhile, Huang Lingyun, initially proud of his readiness for the test, quietly deflated.
"Sit down, both of you. I'll be heading to the Northwest in a few days and might stay there for several years. Would you like to join ?" Xiao Tiance asked.
"Travel?" Huang Lingyun frowned, seemingly unsure about the idea.
Huang Min, however, imdiately perked up.
"Teacher, I want to go! I haven't left in centuries. This ti, I'll eat all the delicious food across the continent!"
She even licked her lips, fully embracing her identity as a foodie.
Seeing her excitent, Xiao Tiance laughed heartily.
"Alright. Once we're there, we'll enjoy so good food. For now, let's plan the trip."
**"Teacher, I still rember the Dou Zong snake stew you made when we visited the Beast Region. That taste... I'll never forget it!
Can we catch a Dou Zun level serpent this ti? Let's eat well before heading to the Northwest!"** Huang Min suggested, her eyes sparkling.
Even the usually reserved Huang Lingyun's eyes lit up at the ntion of the stew.
Xiao Tiance chuckled.
"Let's not aim for Dou Zun level prey. The Northwest has the Magical Beast Mountain Range. We'll hunt there and cook sothing delicious from whatever crosses our path."
Huang Lingyun's brief spark of excitent faded, and he returned to his quiet deanor. anwhile, Huang Min tilted her head, pondering.
"How about lion's head soup? I heard there's a Six Tier Athyst Winged Lion King in the Magical Beast Mountain Range!"
Hearing her imaginative nu, Xiao Tiance burst into laughter. Huang Min's playful personality always brought warmth and levity wherever she went.
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