Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi

Chapter 261 You, finally came!

When Dongfang Mu arrived at the Lake Heart Pavilion and saw the unconscious Bai Zuotang, as well as the white-dressed young girl serving Xiao Yi tea and water with a fawning expression, he too was utterly confused.

This girl in the white dress was Dongfang Ying, the youngest daughter of the patriarch of the Dongfang Family.

She was indeed the pearl of the Dongfang Family.

Among the younger generation of the Dongfang Family, she was the only girl!

Greatly pampered.

For this reason...

The Dongfang Family had spared no expense in hiring Bai Zuotang to teach her swordsmanship one-on-one.

All along.

Dongfang Ying had always greatly respected and wholeheartedly followed Bai Zuotang in learning swordsmanship. But now, seeing her not caring about Bai Zuotang lying on the ground and instead following closely behind Xiao Yi, Dongfang Mu couldn't help but feel utterly confused, "Ying, what... what is going on here?"

"Grandpa Mu!"

With a brilliant smile on her face and hugging Dongfang Mu's arms, Dongfang Ying gently shook them, "Grandpa Mu, this Bai Zuotang is just a swindler leading people astray. His swordsmanship is nothing compared to big brother's. From now on, I want to learn from big brother!"

"Ah?"

Dongfang Mu's eyelids twitched, his face full of puzzlement.

He remembered how much Dongfang Ying had adored Bai Zuotang's swordsmanship before!

Dongfang Ying quickly recounted what had happened earlier.

Dongfang Mu looked at Xiao Yi with a face full of astonishment, his shocked gaze sweeping over him.

While he wasn't surprised that Xiao Yi could perform the Falling Goose Sword Skill and the Subduing Tiger Sword Skill, what truly astounded him was that Xiao Yi had merely watched Bai Zuotang's sword technique once, and improved upon it, outdoing the master.

This ability to learn was nothing short of terrifying!

"Grandpa Mu, please agree to it!" Dongfang Ying swayed his arm.

"Stop fooling around. He's Xiao, the headmaster of Xiaoshanhe Institute, not just some 'big brother'," Elder Mu scolded with a voice, seeing Dongfang Ying pursing her lips with a longing look. He couldn't help but rub his forehead with a headache, chuckling bitterly, "Grandpa can't decide this. You'll have to ask your dad!"

"Hmph!"

Dissatisfied, Dongfang Ying snorted and pouted, "I will ask the old ancestor!"

As she spoke.

Dongfang Ying boarded a small boat and paddled towards the lake's edge, looking back at Xiao Yi and waving, "Headmaster brother, I will definitely convince the old ancestor to let me study at Xiaoshanhe Institute with you!"

Dongfang Mu looked at Xiao Yi with a peculiar expression, "Headmaster Xiao, Ying has been spoiled. Please forgive her!

"It's alright!"

Xiao Yi awkwardly touched his nose, pointing to Bai Zuotang on the ground, "Elder Mu, about this..."

Dongfang Mu sighed, "I will have someone send him back to True Martial Hall!" He paused for a moment, then said, "Headmaster Xiao, everything is ready. We will rely on you for the next part!"

"Lead the way!"

Xiao Yi nodded.

Under the lead of Dongfang Mu, everyone came to the underground chamber of the Dongfang Family.

This chamber was a thousand meters below the ground.

The chamber was exceptionally quiet.

It had a Spirit Gathering Formation, making the spiritual energy here much denser than that on the surface.

Dongfang Jin was already waiting inside the chamber. Upon seeing Xiao Yi arrive, he hurriedly greeted him, unable to hide the excitement on his face, "Headmaster Xiao, we entrust everything to you!"

Xiao Yi nodded.

Yang Ling and the others stood guard outside the chamber.

Dongfang Jin sat cross-legged in front of Xiao Yi, staring at the young man whose appearance bore a resemblance to Xiao Tianjiao, Dongfang Jin seemed hesitant to speak.

Xiao Yi asked curiously, "Elder Jin, do you have something to say?"

"Headmaster Xiao, my question may be a bit abrupt, and it's fine if you don't wish to answer..." Seeing that Xiao Yi didn't mind, Dongfang Jin asked, "With your talent and strength, even though you may not be on par with Xiao Tianjiao, you're still a top-tier genius. Why did the Xiao Family expel you?"

Xiao Yi briefly paused, then smiled and said, "That's something you'll have to ask Xiao Tianjiao about!"

His grudge with the Xiao Family didn't need to be openly discussed with everyone.

Dongfang Jin started in surprise, then pondered for a moment before sighing softly, "I was indeed too abrupt!"

"No harm done!"

Xiao Yi smiled and proceeded to use the Transferring Flowers and Connecting Trees Skill.

The destruction of Dongfang Jin's dantian was thorough—if it weren't for Xiao Yi's proficiency in the Transferring Flowers and Connecting Trees Skill, there would've been no chance for recovery.

The demon core entered his body.

Guided by Xiao Yi's vital energy, it continuously repaired Dongfang Jin's damaged dantian, merging it with his body.

Dongfang Jin, being a strong practitioner from the Dharma Manifestation Realm, indeed exhausted Xiao Yi as he restored his dantian.

"Congratulations, Elder Jin, your dantian has been fully restored! However, it would be wise not to use your vital energy too much for the next half month," Xiao Yi said gravely.

The vital energy of a Dharma Manifestation Realm practitioner was immensely powerful.

The newly integrated demon core was still very fragile and needed to be gradually nurtured. All connections had to be thoroughly solidified before it could withstand the flow of vital energy. Dongfang Jin understood this point well and nodded vigorously, his gaze filled with gratitude as he looked at Xiao Yi: "Thank you, Director Xiao. If there's anything the Dongfang Family can do for you in the future, my family will spare no effort to help!"

There was a distinct change in Dongfang Jin's attitude.

Previously, he had pledged to repay Xiao Yi only in his personal capacity, but now he was making a commitment on behalf of the entire Dongfang Family.

The two left the secret chamber.

In just six hours, witnessing the restoration of vital energy circulation within Dongfang Jin's body, Dongfang Mu's face lit up with ecstatic joy.

The Four Great Noble Families each had two practitioners from the Dharma Manifestation Realm.

If the loss of Dongfang Jin's dantian became known, the Dongfang Family would certainly face suppression from other forces. Without exaggeration, Xiao Yi was the savior of the entire Dongfang Family. Dongfang Mu said solemnly, "Director Xiao, the patriarch wishes to meet with you!"

"Dongfang Patriarch?"

Xiao Yi was taken aback.

Even Yang Ling beside him showed a look of surprise.

The Dongfang Patriarch, known as Dongfang Kuang.

This man was a Dharma Manifestation Realm master from five hundred years ago, a peer to the patriarchs of the ten major sects.

In the history of the Great Qian Dynasty, he too had left a significant mark as a legend.

Xiao Yi said in a deep voice, "Lead the way!"

"Please follow me!"

Dongfang Mu immediately guided Xiao Yi toward the deepest part of the secret chamber.

Dongfang Kuang was the Calm Sea Divine Needle of the Dongfang Family.

He rarely appeared in public.

Very few knew that he actually resided at the most recondite part of this underground chamber.

At the end of the secret chamber, a place brightly lit by lamps.

In the middle, a massive bronze door slowly opened, revealing a dark entrance. Dongfang Mu spoke with a respectful face, "Director Xiao, the patriarch awaits you inside!"

Xiao Yi frowned, "Just the two of us?"

"The patriarch did not instruct us to enter; we cannot set foot in this forbidden place," Dongfang Mu quickly replied.

Xiao Yi nodded and then entered the pitch-black secret chamber alone.

Clang!

The heavy bronze door slowly shut.

Scrape, scrape, scrape!

One after another, torches were lit in the dark chamber.

The Tongtian flames illuminated the entire chamber.

At the same time…

A hoarse and deep voice echoed within the chamber, "You have finally arrived!"