Xiao Kuangyun was really wild, but within the Xiao Clan, he truly had the right to be wild . Not to mention his ear-piercing speech, even if he had called the entire Xiao Clan dogs, everyone in the Xiao Clan would have to obediently listen . There definitely wouldnât be anyone who would dare to retort . It may even be possible that some would wag their tails accordingly .
âBefore Elder Xiao Zheng died, he remembered his affection for his son, and left behind a dying wish . He hoped we would find the one with the best aptitude amongst the younger generation here to bring back to the Xiao Sect . â
Xiao Kuangyun picked up the roster that Xiao Yunhai had prepared overnight, looked all around him, and then arrogantly said: âToday, I will personally check that . In a while, anyone whose name I call will come in front of me and show your profound strength . However, aptitude isnât decided by the level of your profound strength, but by your foundation and potential!â
âBefore I came here, my honorable father had me bring a batch of Profound Opening Powder . The person selected not only will be brought back to the Xiao Sect, but will also receive this Profound Opening Powder as a reward! Good medicine can only be enjoyed by those with enough aptitude . It would only be wasted if used on the body of trash!â Saying this, Xiao Kuangyunâs gaze slanted towards Xiao Yunhai . âClan master, bring out the Profound Opening Powder . Even though this is a gift to the Xiao Clan, you shouldnât have any complaints about giving this to the one with the best aptitude as a reward, right?â
No matter how ridiculous Xiao Kuangyunâs words were, Xiao Yunhai still wouldnât dare to have any reservations . However, upon hearing his words, Xiao Yunhaiâs expression all of a sudden became pale, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead . He didnât move to retrieve the Profound Opening Powder, but rather stood there in a fluster .
âWhatâs the matter?â Xiao Kuangyunâs expression darkened: âClan Master Xiao, you wouldnât be unwilling to part with the Profound Opening Powder, right?â
âNo, no, of course not . â Xiao Yunhai promptly shook his head with a terrified expression: âItâs only⊠onlyâŠâ
âOnly what?â
With a *putong* sound, Xiao Yunhai immediately knelt on on one knee with both hands trembling . He said with a face full of terror: âI⊠I deserve to die⊠The Profound Opening Powder that Young Master Xiao gifted us yesterday, I left it in our Xiao Clanâs infirmary and made it clear to the person there that they must guard it well . But⊠but this morning, the person from the infirmary suddenly ran over to tell me that the Profound Opening Powder in the infirmary had unexpectedly⊠unexpectedly disappeared!â
HuaââThe crowd below immediately broke into chaos .
To steal the treasure brought by the Xiao Sect⊠who could have the nerve?!
âHuh?â Xiao Che frowned slightly as a burst of suspicion appeared in his heart⊠Based on his ten some yearsâ understanding of Xiao Yunhai, he would consider him a cautious person . Knowing his character, for him to put the treasure that the Xiao Sect brought in the infirmary after receiving it from them instead of keeping it on himself was a bit unreasonable⊠Knowing that the infirmary only had Xiao Gu, who had wholly devoted himself to medicine and had practically no profound strength, the infirmary could be considered the most weakly defended area within the Xiao Clan .
Not only that, the Profound Opening Powder was brought by the Xiao Sect . Even if someone craved it, at the very least they should have waited until the people from the Xiao Sect left to act . Why would they unexpectedly pick such a dangerous time⊠Even if they stole it, would they even have a life to use it afterwards?
Xiao Lieâs entire body shook . He immediately glanced towards Xiao Lingxi, only to find that Xiao Lingxi also had a face full of astonishment . Noticing Xiao Lieâs pointed look, Xiao Lingxi promptly shook her head forcefully to indicate that she had nothing to do with this . Xiao Lie withdrew his gaze and inwardly took a deep sigh of relief .
âWh⊠what!!â
Xiao Kuangyun violently stood up from his seat as his expression turned incomparably dark, his body radiating a baleful aura . He looked at Xiao Yunhai and said fiercely: âYouâre saying that⊠thereâs actually someone who would steal the Profound Opening Powder?â
âYour humble servant couldnât protect it . I request Young Master Xiao administer punishment . â Xiao Yunhai lowered his head, a look of shame and fear across his entire face .
âThis is ridiculous!â Xiao Kuangyun violently took a breath as his chest heaved . His complexion became more and more dark; he had evidently been extremely angered: âSomeone actually dared to steal our gift to the Xiao Clan . Good! Very good! Iâve really underestimated this Floating Cloud City! You all are actually⊠quite bold!â
Xiao Kuangyunâs anger and killing intent had extended to almost the entire Xiao Clan . This caused everyoneâs spines to shiver and their hearts to convulse . They didnât even dare to breathe loudly and, unable to cope with their panic, hung their heads low for fear that Xiao Kuangyun would look at them .
Xiao Che half closed his eyes, his gaze directly on Xiao Kuangyunâs eyes . A short while later, he poked Xiao Lie and asked in a small voice: âGrandfather, the clan master didnât offend this Xiao Kuangyun yesterday, right?â
Xiao Lie was startled, then shook his head: âXiao Yunhai was always prudent . He shouldnât have gone that far . â
âThen thatâs strange . â Xiao Che rubbed his chin and then said quietly: âThis Xiao Kuangyunâs anger is clearly fake . If the clan master had offended him, and he had planned to steal it himself and then blame the clan master, then that would make sense . If thatâs not the case⊠donât tell me this Xiao Kuangyun is acting out a monkeyâs show by himself?â
â⊠Watch your mouth . â Xiao Lie didnât understand the meaning of his words and so quietly warned him .
Xiao Kuangyunâs eyes became sinister and his expression darkened to the color of a storm cloud: âYesterday, when I took out the Profound Opening Powder, there were only members of the Xiao Clan around . I donât think that you Xiao Clan people would be stupid enough to let the fact that youâve obtained a high grade medicine spread to the ears of outsiders . In addition, your Xiao Clanâs defensive abilities canât be considered weak in Floating Cloud City . If someone wanted to break it, it wouldnât be easy⊠Then, the thief should be from your Xiao Clan!â
Xiao Kuangyunâs words caused the expression of all of the Xiao Clan members to change . The sound of whispers grew even louder . Xiao Yunhai also quickly nodded: âRight! Young Master Xiao sees clearly . After I knew the Profound Opening Powder had been stolen, I also thought that it was stolen by someone from our Xiao Clan . The infirmaryâs Xiao Gu is almost sixty years old and is unconcerned with worldly affairs . He simply wouldnât have any kind of desire for the Profound Opening Powder, so it shouldnât be him that stole it . Everyone else should probably be viewed with suspicion . â
âHmph! The insignificant Xiao Clan simply isnât worth mentioning in the eyes of our Xiao Sect! Any lowly person from our Xiao Sect could single handedly wipe out your entire clan! This time, we graced you with our presence and trekked thousands of li to your Xiao Clan . That gave you an immense amount prestige and was a great show of kindness⊠yet you instead gave me such a large surprise! This is practically a slap to the face of our Xiao Sect!â
A slap to the face of the Xiao Sect⊠this incomparably strange and large accusation caused Xiao Yunhaiâs face to immediately turn ashen .
Xiao Kuangyunâs eyes were like that of a viper, sweeping from one face to another . Everyone touched by his gaze lowered their head as if trying to avoid being struck by lightning . No one dared to look him in the face⊠However, this absolutely didnât mean that Xiao Kuangyunâs eyes had were incredibly penetrating, or that his aura was that fierce . It was only because he was backed by the enormous Xiao Sect .
Xiao Cheâs gaze turned to Xiao Yunhaiâs face and his expression became even more downcast . He said in low voice that only he could hear: âThis Xiao Yunhaiâs demeanor is also unexpectedly fake⊠What exactly do they want to do?â
In Xiao Cheâs two lifetimes worth of memories, particularly those from the life on Azure Cloud Continent, he had experienced countless designs of good and evil and skirted past the boundary between life and death multiple times . The amount of people he had encountered was even more innumerable, from the most ordinary of people to the overlords of the world . Not even a profound practitioner that was hundreds of years old would necessarily be able to compare to the viciousness seen by his eyes .
Xiao Kuangyun once again swept his gaze around . His tone suddenly became mild: âForget it, even though itâs truly regrettable, I canât be bothered to get upset with you people from this small place . The person who stole the Profound Opening Powder, Iâll give you fifteen seconds to obediently come out and hand over the Profound Opening Powder . I may show you mercy for the first offense! If you continue to be obstinate, then donât blame for me for being impolite . â
âXiao Ba, start counting!â
After Xiao Kuangyun finished speaking, he let out a cold snort and sat back down on his seat . The black dressed young man on his left stepped forward and started the countdown in a low voice .
Xiao Yunhai immediately turned around and said in a loud voice: âThe vermin that stole the Profound Opening Powder, did you hear that?! Young Master Xiao is magnanimously tolerant to give you a way out . Quickly mend your ways and come apologize! If not, not to mention Young Master Xiao, the entire Xiao Clan will never forgive you!!â
â⊠Twelve⊠eleven⊠ten⊠nineâŠâ The black clothed man called Xiao Ba continued to count down .
Everyone in the Xiao Clan turned to look at their neighbors, one after another guessing at who was reckless enough to dare steal something the Xiao Sect had brought . Although Xiao Kuangyunâs mouth had uttered âmercyâ, from his expression, no one believed that they would earn his âmercyâ after voluntarily admitting guilt .
Xiao Baâs voice dropped off, and he then stepped back . Xiao Kuangyun once again stood up, his gaze dark and cruel as he sneered: âI already gave you a chance . Since you donât know a good thing when you see it, donât blame me for being ruthless after I catch you! Xiao Jiu!â
âYes!â
In the wake of Xiao Kuangyunâs shout, another black clothed young man stepped forward and then immediately raised his palm . A whirlpool of profound strength began to condense in his palm .
âXiao Clan Master, the Profound Opening Powder was stolen with the black box, right?â
âYes, they were stolen together . â Xiao Yunhai nodded . His face revealed a suspicious look, as if he didnât understand why he was asking this question .
âVery good⊠On the black box containing the Profound Opening Powder is a mark of our Xiao Sectâs unique profound strengthââThe eagle mark! As long as we use our Xiao Sectâs unique profound strength, we can very quickly determine the whereabouts of every eagle mark in the vicinity . â
As soon as Xiao Kungyun finished speaking, Xiao Jiuâs hand suddenly lowered as a growl of âitâs thereâ escaped from his lips . His body then turned into a gale as he rushed towards his right like lightning . His speed was exceedingly fast; in a blink of an eye he had disappeared from everyoneâs sight .
â*Chuckle*, it seems weâve already found it . â Xiao Kuangyun sneered, a deep sense of self-satisfaction flashing through the depth of his eyes⊠as if he was very pleased with his own performance .
âWonderful . As expected of the Xiao Sect, not one drop of water can leak out . â Xiao Yunhaiâs face also revealed a happy expression, which then darkened once again . He solemnly said: âYoung Master Xiao, the nature of this matter is too vile . Not only did it provoke Young Master Xiaoâs wrath, but also caused our Xiao Clan to lose quite a bit of face . So no matter who the thief is, even if itâs my son, Young Master Xiao need not have any apprehension . You must severely punish them!!â
âHmph! Of course . No one who has offended my Xiao Sect has met a good end!â
At this time, a gust of strong wind blew over . Xiao Jiu had already hurried back, his hands holding a wooden box . The eagle mark on the wooden box was still faintly radiating light . This wooden box really was the box holding the Profound Opening Powder that Xiao Kuangyun had given Xiao Yunhai yesterday .
âYoung master, I found it . â Xiao Jiu delivered the wooden box into Xiao Kuangyunâs grasp and then stepped back without a sound .
All the whispers stopped . The surroundings became so quiet that even the drop of a needle could be heard . The atmosphere turned completely cold . Everyone widened their eyes and held their breath, waiting to see who was the one that had enough courage to dare steal the Profound Opening Powder⊠They could all guess how tragic the fate of that person would be .
âXiao Jiu, where did you find this box?â Xiao Kuangyun asked with a sneer .
âThe 66th courtyard, under the ownerâs pillow . â Xiao Jiu clearly replied with an expressionless face .
The 66th courtyardâŠ
Everyoneâs gaze all at once converged in one direction, unbelievingly staring at the girl who looked as if she had been petrified .
Upon hearing the words âthe 66th courtyardâ, Xiao Lingxi was stunned on the spot . Seeing pair after pair of eyes turn towards her, she stepped back and hysterically shook her head, crying out involuntarily: âItâs not me⊠itâs not me!â