Chapter 1545 - 792: Family Leader
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Xiao Yulong was the son of the leader of the Xiao Family. At the age of 20, whether it was his appearance, talent, eloquence, or wisdom, he was a standout among the young generation of the small family. Currently, his formidable strength had reached the third level of the "newborn profound domain." He was the pride and joy of his father Xiao Yunhai, and the future hope of the Xiao Family. The clan held high expectations for him, as barring any unforeseen events, he would become the next leader. He possessed many excellent qualities but was never arrogant. He was kind and polite to everyone. Even to the one everyone considered crippled, Xiao Che, he never mocked him, treating him with the same gentleness and politeness as always. Not only that,
Xiao Che always liked Yu Long. He admired and appreciated Yulong’s kindness.... Of course, these feelings came from the former Xiao Che.
The identity of the person behind Xiao Yulong was not so simple. He was not just an ordinary disciple of the small family; he was the youngest grandson of the second elder, Xiao Yang. At nineteen, he was at the ninth level of the basic profound realm. Since childhood, he had followed Xiao Yulong, listening to his every word. However, his attitude towards Xiao Che was not as friendly as towards Xiao Yulong. Even though they were both grandsons of elders, he never cared for Xiao Che. Whenever Xiao Che tried to initiate a conversation, he would either ignore him or respond with a sniff.
As the grandson of the small clan elder, Xiao Che not only had his own residence but also a small separate courtyard. Apart from his grandfather Xiao Lie, his Little Aunt Xiao Lingxi, and his only best friend, few people actually visited. At this moment, Xiao Yulong and Xiao Yang came, intending to see him off at the wedding.
"Of course, haha." Xiao Yulong approached with a smile, saying, "The person you’re marrying today is the brightest first gemstone of Fuyun City. This is not only a great event for our small family, but it’s also a major event for our Fuyun City. Since you have the chance to marry such a treasure, your brother is very happy for you. Of course, I’m also envious and ashamed. Hahahaha."
Xiao Che also smiled, "Yulong Brother told such an amusing joke. Given Yulong Brother’s talents, the entire female population of Floating Cloud City is your ideal choice."
"Young Master, we have to go." Xiao Hong warned.
"Xiao Che brother, hurry up. We eagerly hope you can bring the brightest pearl of Fuyun City into our small sect." Xiao Yulong said with a laugh.
Xiao Che nodded and promptly sat still. The wedding entourage passed through the courtyard, hearing drumbeats and gongs, heading straight for the Xia Family Mansion.
The moment Xiao Che disappeared from sight, Xiao Yulong’s smile became blurry. He suddenly turned around and slapped Xiao Yang hard across the face. He hissed softly, "Pathetic!"
Xiao Yulong’s slap hit directly, causing Xiao Yang’s left cheek to swell. He hurriedly crawled around Xiao Yulong’s feet, saying in fear, "I... I obviously threw the ’Heart of Murder’, and the information I received confirmed he indeed collapsed... I... I don’t know what’s going on either...."
"Hmph!" Xiao Yulong’s eyebrows furrowed, his face distorted. "I spent a lot of money to obtain poison, and even Doctor Situ could not cure it, yet you messed it all up! Don’t tell me, you want me to personally see Xia Qingyue married to that waste Xiao Che? If it were that simple, why would I spend so much time acquiring the ’Murder Heart Powder’!" Xiao Yulong coldly interrupted Xiao Yang, then continued, "Xiao Che is useless, but his grandfather is at Level 10 in the deep domain. Who dares to offend him? Moreover, Xia Qingyue’s father is completely in favor of this marriage. Who dares to openly offend the Xia Clan and Xiao Che? Even if the Yuwen family’s boy gathered with the City Lord’s boy, their families would obviously prevent them from doing anything.... And didn’t you see that old bastard Xiao Hong personally escorting him? With him there, how would trouble arise?"
As he spoke, Xiao Yulong clenched his hands. The sound of dislocated bones echoed in the air. The first time he saw Xia Qingyue, he thought he had encountered an Angel and was already lost. Since then, he vowed to make Xia Qingyue his woman at this moment.
But Xia Qingyue was actually going to marry the Xiao clan’s most despised Xiao Che! How could he be willing to accept it!
"Boss, actually... in fact, you don’t need to worry about this." Xiao Yang glanced at Xiao Yulong’s expression, and then seriously said, "Think about it, Xia Qingyue’s temperament never bothers anyone. In Fuyun City, would she like that Xiao Che? The only reason she’s marrying Xiao Che is because of the agreement made sixteen years ago. If she married into the family, it’s absolutely impossible for Xiao Che to touch her finger.... After she enters our small clan, the chances of Boss meeting her will greatly increase. That trash Xiao Che can’t be compared to Boss’s inherent beauty and talent. After a while, how could Xia Qingyue not be impressed? By that time...."
Listening to Xiao Yang’s words, Xiao Yulong’s gloomy frown began to stretch out, and his eyes narrowed slightly. He touched the tip of his nose with his fingers, murmuring, "What you said is quite reasonable... it seems like failing to poison him to waste is also a good thing." Fuyun City is the smallest city in the Blue Wind Empire. It is so small that it is unfit to be called a city. Perhaps calling it a town would be more appropriate. Floating Cloud City is not only the smallest city but geographically the most remote as well. The population, economy, and even the average strength are the lowest. Nowadays, the residents of Fuyun City often mock themselves as a forgotten corner in the Blue Wind Empire.