Doupo: Marry a Young Doctor and Be Rewarded with Douhuang Cultivation

169: A new look for the Xiao clan!That night, the Gu Family arranged a bamboo room for Xiao Ze.

Under the moonlight, Xiao Ze stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing at the bright moon in the sky.

Having spent three years with Xun’er in the Heavenly Tomb, he had grown accustomed to her being by his side. Now, facing another separation, a sense of melancholy was inevitable.

“Brother Xiao Ze.”

Xun’er’s voice came from behind him. Xiao Ze turned to see her standing prettily at the doorway, holding a lantern.

Before Xiao Ze could speak, Xun’er suddenly stepped forward, her jade-like hand gently grasping his. Her cheeks flushed crimson under the moonlight.

“You’re not allowed to forget me when you’re out there,” Xun’er whispered, then suddenly opened her mouth and gently bit his chest.

Xiao Ze chuckled, and just as he was about to embrace her, a soft cough suddenly sounded.

The two separated as if by an electric shock, turning to see Gu Yuan, the Gu Family Clan Chief, standing not far away, his expression calm.

Xun’er’s cheeks instantly turned bright red. She glared fiercely at Xiao Ze, then turned and hid in the bamboo room.

Xiao Ze gave a helpless, bitter smile, then steeled himself and walked forward: “Greetings, Clan Chief Gu.”

Gu Yuan looked at him with a hint of scrutiny in his eyes, then slowly began: “Xiao Ze, you are a good child. I am at ease entrusting Xun’er to you.”

“But you must remember, if you ever let her suffer any grievance in the future, my Gu Family will be the first to not forgive you!”

Xiao Ze felt a warmth in his heart and nodded solemnly: “Clan Chief, rest assured, I will never let Xun’er suffer the slightest grievance.”

Seeing this, Gu Yuan also nodded, then quietly departed, leaving the space to them.

The next morning, as the morning glow had just spread across the Ancient World mountains, the sky became lively.

Several massive warships floated, wreathed in dark clouds, creating an imposing spectacle.

Xiao Ze and Xun’er emerged from the bamboo room. As soon as they arrived above the mountain range, they saw many familiar figures.

Ling Quan, Lin Xiu, and other Gu Family disciples now looked at Xiao Ze with a hint of reverence.

With the strength of a Seven-star Dou Saint, it was unlikely that anyone in the entire Gu Family, apart from the Clan Chief, possessed a higher cultivation than him.

Xiao Ze’s gaze swept over the crowd and he nodded slightly.

The gains from this trip to the Gu Family were considerable.

Not only did he get to see Xun’er, whom he had longed for, but he also went to the Heavenly Tomb and met Xiao Xuan, the Xiao Clan’s ancestor.

Now, bearing the grand aspiration of revitalizing the Xiao Family, the burden on his shoulders was immense.

However, as a member of the Xiao Family, these were all things he ought to do.

“Woo-woo—”

A horn sounded from the warship, signaling everyone that it was time to depart.

Xiao Ze turned to Xun’er, his eyes full of reluctance: “I’m leaving. Take care in the Ancient World, and send a message anytime if there’s anything important.”

Xun’er nodded gently, softly saying: “You too, don’t push yourself too hard.”

Xiao Ze gave Xun’er one last smile, then his figure transformed into a purple-gold streak of light, soaring gracefully onto the warship and disappearing from everyone’s sight.

Xun’er watched the warship depart until its figure completely vanished, then she let out a soft sigh.

Elder Tongxuan, who was beside her, said softly: “Don’t worry. With Xiao Ze’s strength, he is already on par with us ancient families. With him in the Xiao Clan, there won’t be any major problems.”

Xun’er nodded, her gaze turning towards the depths of the Ancient World.

The mystery of the Spirit Realm’s closure, the threat of the Hun Clan, and the arrangements within the Family—the path ahead remained challenging.

Emerging from the spatial rift, Xiao Ze appeared directly in the center of Ancient Saint City.

He scanned his surroundings, and without waiting for anyone from the Gu Family to greet him, he immediately flew towards the gates of Ancient Saint City.

After leaving Ancient Saint City, he directly tore open a spatial rift leading to Thunder Mountain.

His cultivation as a Seven-star Dou Saint was enough to allow him to travel anywhere on the Fighting Qi Continent.

Elder Tongxuan had told him yesterday that Xiao Yi Xian had come looking for him, saying that he should return to the Xiao Clan immediately after he came out.

If there was no surprise, then there was a surprise.

Three years in the Heavenly Tomb corresponded to one year outside.

Although he hadn’t been in the Xiao Clan for this past year, with the Xiao Clan’s foundation, ordinary forces wouldn’t dare to provoke it in the slightest.

So, if Xiao Yi Xian was so anxious, then it was probably not a problem with the Xiao Clan.

But rather, further away... the Jia Ma Empire!

Within just a few hours, Xiao Ze arrived within the Xiao Clan’s sphere of influence.

At this moment, he could clearly feel that the surrounding aura of powerful individuals was much greater than before.

Important cities within the sphere of influence were all guarded by Dou Zun experts.

Looking across the entire Central Plains, it was rare for any force to be able to command such a display of power.

After all, with the golden signboard of a Ninth-Grade Alchemist, it was difficult not to develop.

As he flew past the radiated outposts, a hint of pride welled up in Xiao Ze’s heart.

Although the current Xiao Clan was still far from its Peak, after years of development, the Xiao Clan that once struck fear into countless hearts was slowly making its return.

Arriving above Thunder Mountain, one could vaguely see the vast training ground where dense crowds of Xiao Clan disciples were neatly drilling.

Loud shouts, full of vigor, converged, resounding through this space like muffled thunder.

The Xiao Clan territory on Thunder Mountain was no longer its former self.

The rugged mountains had been leveled into training grounds, clusters of palaces were built against the mountains, and people flowed like weaving threads, everywhere exuding vitality.

Above the central Peak, dozens of powerful auras permeated, and the faint pressure of Dou Zun level experts made the entire Xiao Clan as stable as a brass wall and iron rampart.

“Chii!”

A purple-gold streak of light cut across the sky, rushing towards the Xiao Clan’s main Peak with a fierce momentum.

The dozen or so Xiao Clan Elders guarding the airspace instantly noticed it and shouted in unison: “Who dares trespass on Xiao Clan territory!”

Before their words even finished, the Elders simultaneously made their move, Dou Qi condensing into an invisible barrier, attempting to block the streak of light.

But in the next second, the streak of light suddenly accelerated, piercing through the barrier without any obstruction, appearing behind the Elders like a ghost, and steadily stopping.

His black robes unfurled, Xiao Ze’s figure slowly emerged. Looking at the wary Elders before him, he chuckled softly: “I’ve only been gone for a year, and the Elders don’t recognize me anymore?”

The Elders’ expressions were solemn. Although they found the young man somewhat familiar, they dared not be careless.

To be able to easily break through their combined defense, his strength was definitely above that of a Dou Saint. The Xiao Clan disciples training below also looked up, and a flurry of discussions arose:

“Who is that person? He can’t even be stopped by the Elders!”

“His aura is so strong… Could he be from another ancient Family?”

“No, I think I heard a Clan Elder say that our Clan Chief went to the Gu Family, could it be…”

Just then, several hurried footsteps came from the direction of the main Peak. Xiao Zhan, accompanied by several Clan Elders, quickly flew over.

Upon seeing Xiao Ze’s appearance clearly, Xiao Zhan’s eyes instantly flashed with ecstasy: “Ze’er! You’ve finally returned!”

“Clan Chief!”

“It really is the Clan Chief!”

The Elders guarding the airspace and the disciples below immediately burst into an uproar, bowing in salute.

The newly arrived Elders were even more shocked.

This young man before them, who looked so young, was the legendary Clan Chief who led the Xiao Clan’s revival, could stand on equal footing with the Gu Family, and whose strength had actually reached such a level!

Xiao Ze nodded slightly to everyone, his gaze sweeping over the Xiao Clan territory, his eyes full of admiration: “A year apart, the Family has changed so much.”

“With so many powerful experts guarding it, the Hun Clan would have to think twice before causing trouble.”

“It’s all thanks to you.” Xiao Zhan stepped forward and patted his shoulder, his gaze sweeping over him. He said in surprise, “Seven-star Dou Saint! Ze’er, you’ve gained a lot from this trip to the Gu Family!”

Upon hearing this, the surrounding Elders gasped even more.

Seven-star Dou Saint!

Such strength could rank among the top tiers in the entire Central Plains. Their Xiao Clan finally had true top-tier combat power!