Chapter 1565 - 800: Xiao Sect
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The master of the small clan, one of the most powerful people in Fuyun City, suddenly appeared at the window, as if a dagger had stabbed his behind. He hurriedly put on his clothes, not even bothering to straighten his hair, and quickly opened the door to grab the small clan disciple outside. He widened his eyes and shouted: "Did Yuanou mention Xiao Sect? Xiao Sect?!"
The Xiao Family disciple swallowed hard, nodded fervently, and then handed the letter to Xiao Yunhai, confirming it was indeed "Xiao Sect!". The letter bore the eagle seal of the Small Sect! In the Blue Wind Empire, no one dared to forge the insignia of the Small Sect.
Upon seeing the Sky Eagle seal on the letter, Xiao Yunhai shook slightly. He gripped the letter tightly, then carefully tore it open, revealing the paper inside.
Although the name Xiao Sect is only one word different from his Xiao Family, that word is like the difference between clouds and mud! The small clan is barely considered a leader in Fuyun City, but on the entire deep space continent, it is merely a nobody. However, the Small Sect is one of the four most powerful sects in the Blue Wind Empire! Their prestige is comparable to Sky Sword Mansion, Frozen Cloud Mist Asgard, and the Burning Heavenly Clan. They are beyond even the dreams of small families.
Frankly, an insignificant servant from Xiao Sect doesn’t even need to respect the Xiao Family Grandmaster.
However, there is a connection between the Small Sect and Xiao Sect. That is because 160 years ago, Xiao Bilili, who founded Fuyun City, was once a member of the Xia Family clan. More precisely, he was an abandoned disciple. It was rumored that he was the son of an elder. However, Xiao Bilili was born as the result of that elder’s drunken assault on one of the Xiao Family courtyard girls serving him. From a young age, he appeared ordinary, lacking talent. Additionally, he attracted much gossip, greatly displeasing that elder. Upon reaching adulthood, his power was the weakest among all his peers. Keeping him at the Small Parish would only bring further humiliation to the elder, so he found the opportunity to send him to that godforsaken place, the rural Fuyun City, and helped him establish the small clan. Since then, he cut off all ties between Xiao Bilili and Xiao Sect.
Nevertheless, Xiao Bilili was born into the proud Xiao Sect. He strove his entire life to cultivate his latent power, hoping to be recognized, so that one day he could return to the Xiao Sect. After he passed away, this aspiration was passed down from generation to generation in the small clan, becoming the ultimate goal of each generation. Especially among the Clan Masters, all of them hoped without exception to rely on the meager bloodline connection to establish ties with Xiao Sect, no matter how weak. But over the years, not a single person from the Xiao Family has managed to achieve this wish. For them, discussions about Xiao Sect were like heaven, impossible to reach.
But today, the Xiao Sect has proactively sent a letter! This could only plunge Xiao Yunhai into ecstatic hysteria, a joy making him feel as though he were dreaming.
After reading the letter thoroughly, Xiao Yunhai’s face reddened completely, his breath unstable. He pointed trembling fingers outside and hoarsely said: "Quick! Notify the elders to immediately gather in the hall! Tell them we need to discuss momentous news regarding our small family’s future - hurry!"
"Yes! Of course!" The small clan disciple replied swiftly, rushing away in panic.
Xiao Che cautiously opened the door, holding a deep red blanket, only to find Xia Qingyue already seated by the window, dressed and fully awake. Her beautiful eyes were as calm as water, watching him without the slightest ripple.
Xiao Che immediately tossed the blanket onto the table. His face unflushed, heartbeat steady, he calmly asked: "Wife, you’re up so early. Did you sleep well last night?"
"Before that, shouldn’t you first tell me where you were last night?" Xia Qingyue asked mildly, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.
Xia Qingyue:
Although he had fallen asleep with Xiao Lingxi in the back mountain last night, he woke up in unusually good spirits. After tidying his clothes and hair a little, he returned to his handsome boy image. Xiao Che stood up and said: "Let’s go." On the morning of the first day, we must pay our respects to grandfather. You wouldn’t refuse that, would you?"
Xia Qingyue stood silently, walked out of his door. Xiao Che relaxed his shoulders, quickly following her.
Xiao Lie woke at the same time every day, today was no exception. Upon entering Xiao Lie’s courtyard, the first thing they saw was him watering his plants. When he saw Xiao Che and Xia Qingyue entering, he smiled gently: "Yuanou has come."
Under Xiao Lie’s intense gaze, Xiao Che quickly extended his hand to grasp Xia Qingyue’s small hand. Her hand was soft and smooth, yet cool to the touch, likely due to the training she had undergone in "Frozen". Xia Qingyue tensed up completely. Just as she was about to pull her hand away from Xiao Che, she noticed Xiao Lie’s gaze, left with no choice but to silently endure. She continued hand-in-hand with Xiao Che towards Xiao Lie.
Her father held great respect for Xiao Lie, and so did she. In front of Xiao Che, she could not show even a hint of affection, but if she were to yank her hand away from Xiao Che in front of Xiao Lie, she could only imagine how ugly his expression would become.