Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 216 - 214 I Want to Ask for the Mystic Martial

Chapter 216: Chapter 214 I Want to Ask for the Mystic Martial

"Four years!"

Xiao Ye stood on the deck of the flying giant ship, gazing at the nearing Dashen County, his heart stirred with emotion.

A wanderer away from home, no matter how powerful, is always concerned about his parents. Because of the threat from the Sun and Moon Sect, he was forced to leave the Xiao Alliance for a whole four years.

Now, with his own talent and strength, he had won the attention and protection of the Royal Family, and he could finally return to the Xiao Alliance to see his parents.

"The protection of the royal family is not a long-term solution. The Sun and Moon Sect might still dare to make a move despite the King’s decree, so I must reach the Xuanwu Realm as soon as possible!" Determination gleamed in Xiao Ye’s eyes.

During this trip to the Emperor’s Cultivation Land, besides obtaining the powerful Four Profound Treasure Technique, the greatest reward was those thirty Bodhi Leaves, which would support him in rapidly reaching the Xuanwu Realm and leave plenty remaining.

Soon, Dashen County’s county city came into view, with Master Baili’s County Master Manor exceptionally conspicuous among it.

"Father, Mother, I’m back!"

Xiao Ye shouted excitedly, leaving an afterimage on the giant ship as he swooped down like a meteor towards Master Baili’s manor.

"This Brother Xiao is indeed impatient." The National Guardian General on the giant ship couldn’t help but laugh.

Though he was a strong Xuanwu Realm warrior, he had begun treating Xiao Ye as an equal.

Today, the entrance of the County Master Manor was bustling with people and carriages coming and going.

The family heads of the ten martial arts families in the county city, and Innate Martial Artists with prestigious status, all held congratulatory gifts, heading to the County Master Manor.

Baili Wushang, dressed in a brocade robe and wearing a purple crown, greeted guests with a full smile at the entrance.

However, strangely, those heads of martial arts families, after exchanging pleasantries with Baili Wushang, took their congratulatory gifts over to a middle-aged man at the entrance, their faces full of smiles.

Clad in coarse linen clothes, the man seemed rustic and out of place among the renowned guests of the County Master Manor, yet he was today’s main character, drawing everyone’s gaze.

"Brother Xiao Yang, congratulations on having another son. I wish this child to soar like a dragon and leap like a tiger, following in the footsteps of Supreme Xiao Ye and gaining fame across the Black Dragon Country."

"Brother Xiao Yang, I am the head of the Hong Family, one of the top ten martial arts families in the county city. Congratulations!"

"Brother Xiao Yang..."

...

"I, Xiao Yang, never imagined I’d see this day..."

Watching one distinguished person after another approach him with their congratulatory words, Xiao Yang’s face flushed with emotion.

These people were once only figures he looked up to.

"Thank you all."

Noticing that Xiao Yang had not reacted for a long time, the spirited Xiao Tianxiong stepped out from the manor, accepted the gifts on his behalf, exchanged a few words, and welcomed the guests inside.

"Xiao Yang, you really embarrassed yourself back there!" After finishing, Xiao Tianxiong glared at Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang smiled slightly, "Village chief, I couldn’t help it. I was nervous."

Xiao Tianxiong chuckled at this, "Indeed, in the past, when there was a new birth in the Xiao Family Village, the most we did was gather among the villagers for some fun. But today, we have such a grand scene. Who told you to have such a good son?"

During these four years, although Xiao Ye didn’t return to the Xiao Alliance, the tales of his astonishing deeds had long reached here. Even now, Xiao Tianxiong marveled at these stories.

That the number one youth of the Yulan Domain, the first ever supreme genius to step into the Great Emperor Domain, hailed from their Xiao Family Village?

Seeing Xiao Tianxiong mention Xiao Ye, Xiao Yang was filled with pride.

Having such a son in this life, what more could he ask for?

Baili Wushang approached with a teasing smile, "Xiao Yang, keep calm. You are now the father of the number one youth Supreme in the Black Dragon Country and the main character today. At least put on a show and get inside to entertain the guests."

Xiao Yang snapped out of it, nodding repeatedly, "Right, right, I should hurry inside and entertain the guests."

With that, he hurried into the manor.

Today, the County Master Manor was filled with banquet tables. Members of the Xiao Alliance were seated, joyfully toasting and sharing drinks with the noble family’s descendants of the county city, extremely excited.

Living in Master Baili’s manor, although they had no worries about food and clothing and were treated well by Baili Wushang, they were still subjected to much gossip.

But today, they could hold their heads high, standing on equal footing with the county city’s elite, and no one dared to look down on them anymore.

All of this was because of Xiao Ye!

Luo Meilan sat beside Xiao Yang, holding a rosy-cheeked baby in her arms, her face glowing with maternal pride.

Her youngest son receiving blessings from so many distinguished figures naturally made her happy.

"I wonder when Ye’er will return." Luo Meilan inadvertently looked towards the door and suddenly froze.

Two figures walked in, the one in front was a young man with an extraordinary aura and a tall stature. His eyes were as bright as stars, and his handsome features were incredibly familiar to Luo Meilan.

"Brother Yang, our Ye’er has returned!" Luo Meilan shouted, her eyes instantly reddened as tears flowed down.

Bam!

Xiao Yang’s body trembled, and the wine cup in his hand shattered as he stood up abruptly, looking toward the entrance.

Seeing his parents like this, Xiao Ye’s heart tightened. Four years of absence, and his parents appeared older, yet he had not been by their side.

Guilt!

Xiao Ye felt an overwhelming sense of guilt!

His eyes reddened, and he took a few steps forward, kneeling on the ground, knocking his head four times forcefully.

"Father, Mother, your son is unfilial!"

At this moment, he was not the number one youth of the Yulan Domain nor a supreme genius; he was just an ordinary son.

The place was silent, everyone’s eyes fixed on the kneeling young man.

"Is this Supreme Xiao Ye!" The youths present gazed with intense admiration at him.

Noticing the National Guardian General standing behind Xiao Ye, they were immediately taken aback.

"Such strong suppression, could he be a Xuanwu Realm expert?"

"Having a Xuanwu Realm expert accompanying him, truly worthy of being Supreme Xiao Ye!"

At this moment, Luo Meilan and Xiao Yang rushed over, helping Xiao Ye up.

Luo Meilan caressed Xiao Ye’s cheek, crying softly.

She would never forget how Xiao Ye ventured out alone into the Black Dragon Country for the safety of the Xiao Alliance. Even after hearing he became the number one youth Supreme, she remained worried.

She feared the day she might see Xiao Ye’s cold corpse.

"Enough, our son is back, why cry?" said Xiao Yang.

"Right, right, I should be happy!" Luo Meilan quickly wiped away her tears, pulled Xiao Ye to sit down, wanting to ask him so many things.

"Everyone, my apologies, let’s call it a day." Baili Wushang announced loudly.

The crowd wisely rose, exchanged farewells with Baili Wushang, and gradually departed.

"Uncle Baili, long time no see." The National Guardian General approached, cupping his fists with a smile.

"Oh, it’s you, let’s talk outside." Baili Wushang said, then led the Xiao Alliance people and the National Guardian General away, leaving space for Xiao Ye’s family.

Xiao Ye chatted with his parents for a while, then looked at the adorable baby curiously, "Father, Mother, who is this?"

The baby, with big, round eyes, curiously gazed back at Xiao Ye, resonating a sense of kinship within him.

"Ye’er, since you’re often traveling and training, your father and I decided to have a little brother for you to accompany us," Luo Meilan spoke with a hint of grievance.

"Brother?" Xiao Ye was taken aback, carefully observing the baby boy, feeling his soul tremble, "This is my brother?"

Instantly, he grew fond of this adorable baby boy.

Moreover, he would eventually head to the True Spirit Continent, having a brother accompany his parents was a good thing.

"Father, Mother, does the little one have a name?" Xiao Ye teased the baby for a moment, then asked.

Xiao Yang replied with a smile, "Yes, Master Baili named him Xiao Fan."

"Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan..." Xiao Ye muttered, "To live an ordinary life, or an extraordinary one, one’s fate is determined by oneself, it’s a good name."

Afterwards, Xiao Ye amused the little Xiao Fan while recounting his experiences over the past four years to his parents, though he omitted the important parts.

The three of them talked until nightfall, then joined the Xiao Alliance members, where the atmosphere was very lively.

"Brother Xiao Ye!"

Master Baili’s grandchildren had grown up, the boy handsome, the girl beautiful.

Since being inspired by Xiao Ye, Baili Yi had been cultivating diligently, now at the Eighth Layer of the Innate Realm, a progress even Xiao Ye admired.

What surprised Xiao Ye most was that Baili Yan had actually married Shi Bo.

"Nephew Xiao Ye, I heard the King granted Yuanfeng County to you as the territory for the Xiao Alliance?" Late at night, Baili Wushang found Xiao Ye to ask.

"Yes, Uncle Baili, is there an issue?" Xiao Ye inquired.

"Although the King has ordered it, controlling Yuanfeng County won’t be that easy. I suggest waiting until you reach the Xuanwu Realm to take over Yuanfeng County." Baili Wushang advised.

Xiao Ye was taken aback; the King had decreed it, what could be hard about it?

But he hadn’t planned to immediately take over Yuanfeng County either.

After all, the Sun and Moon Sect remained a major threat, and he dared not move the Xiao Alliance people to an unfamiliar place now.

"I understand, Uncle Baili." Xiao Ye nodded.

Baili Wushang, experienced and wise, certainly wouldn’t do him harm.

For the next three days, Xiao Ye hid the treasures intended for the Xiao Alliance and spent all his time relaxing with his parents.

It wasn’t yet time to hand over the treasures to the Xiao Alliance.

After three days, he found a quiet room in Master Baili’s manor, instructing that no one should disturb him.

"The Sun and Moon Sect won’t give up so easily." Xiao Ye murmured softly.

Though the Sun and Moon Sect had been inactive since the royal decree, he felt it was the calm before the storm.

Pulling out a Bodhi Leaf, Xiao Ye’s eyes gleamed, "I will reach the Xuanwu Realm!"

Once he reached the Xuanwu Realm, he would truly stand at the peak level in the Yulan Domain, and he could settle the Old Madman’s grudge and the threat of the Sun and Moon Sect.