When Xue Yu learned that Zhong Zihao had reached the peak of creation, he immediately thought of the Xue family's current predicament.
In fact, after Cong Yi informed her that an old friend was visiting, Xue Yu showed up half an hour late, but was called over by the head of the family, Xue Leichen.
Xue Hua and Xue Yan came back and reported to the head of the Xue family about the Guan family in Shanling City. Xue Leichen immediately convened the top management of the Xue family to discuss the matter. However, everyone discussed it for a long time, but in the end there was no perfect solution.
Not to mention a foolproof plan, judging from the current situation, it seems that a disaster is approaching and it is difficult to fly without wings.
The breakthrough in cultivation of the leader of the Tuling Sect is like a catastrophe for the Xue family. If they do not submit, they will be in danger of being exterminated.
Now, even their most solid allies have betrayed the Xue family and defected to the Tu Ling Sect, what else can they think of?
The Xue family has always maintained a neutral stance, rarely going out and making friends with any major forces. Under the current circumstances, they suddenly feel helpless and helpless.
Therefore, Xue Yu had some thoughts about Zhong Zihao.
His thinking is completely opposite to that of his eldest brother Xue Teng. In Xue Yu's view, although Zhong Zihao is only at the peak of the Creation Realm, his strength must be stronger than the average first-step Celestial Realm expert, and perhaps even the second Celestial Realm expert.
Can fight.
It should be noted that when she and Hua Yuqin were rescued in Zangxin Pavilion, this guy was only in the late stage of Samsara Realm, so he was able to cross two levels and kill the Shaoguang Tiangong general who had cultivated in the Principle Source Realm.
Even if Zhong Zihao told her that he could kill someone in the second step of the Celestial Realm right now, Xue Yu wouldn't be surprised.
However, once the leader of the Tuling Sect comes out of seclusion, he will be a genuine third-level powerhouse in the Heaven Realm. Zhong Zihao will definitely not be able to handle it. If he is allowed to take risks for the Xue family, Xue Yu cannot accept it in any case.
What's more, this guy has won the title of "Unparalleled Son of God" and is considered a member of the life camp. If my father knew about it, he would not let him interfere.
"Xueyu, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing that Xue Yu was silent, Yi felt very strange and asked.
"nothing."
Xue Yu knew that he had lost his composure, so he suddenly stood up, clasped his fists, and saluted Zhong Zihao: "I almost forgot to thank you for rescuing Xue Hua and Xue Yan."
"No way!" Zhong Zihao was startled and immediately returned the favor, "These little things are nothing compared to how you took care of me and my roommate back then."
"Same for you, Xue Yu, you are just being polite to me. Besides, it's not like you don't know Zhong Xiaoyou's character." Yi acted as a go-between.
"Of course I know. I think I did this for my brother. He has a bad temper, but he doesn't mean any harm. Please Zhong...Zhong Xiaoyou don't take it personally."
When saying this, Xue Yu was quite bitter: "I also know that Yi has suffered some grievances in the Xue family over the years, and they all originated from my elder brother."
"Why are you mentioning that? Besides, you and Master Xue have always been kind to me." Yi replied with a smile, not feeling the majesty of the Emperor of Heaven at all.
Zhong Zihao didn't know how to interrupt the topic that the two were talking about. He finally waited for them to finish their polite remarks and then asked: "By the way, when I went to Diyuan Continent, I saw Xiao Shitou. Isn't he here?"
The little stone in his mouth was the kid who was selling scissors next to Chu Yi when he appeared as Hao Yi.
Zhong Zihao once thought that the little guy should also be from the Xue family and follow Yi to visit the lower world.
However, today, the two old friends saw each other, but they did not see the small stone, which is why I asked this question.
"He is from Diyuan Continent."
Yi shook his head: "Little Shitou was an abandoned orphan. I happened to meet him and took him with me to take care of him. Anyway, I stayed in Diyuan Continent for a long time."
"Little Shitou doesn't have any cultivation talent, but he is pretty good as an ordinary person. After I settled him, I left there with peace of mind."
Mentioning the small stone obviously brought back Yi's memories. When he talked about this experience, his face was full of love.
Zhong Zihao understood the cause and effect and stopped asking any more questions. The time passed quickly as the three of them drank tea and talked.
Not long after, a servant came to report that Xue Leichen, the head of the Xue family, had prepared a family banquet and invited Yi and Zhong Zihao to go together.
"Invite us to come together?"
Yi suddenly felt surprised. Since it was the Xue family's family dinner, why did they invite two outsiders there?
As for Xue Leichen knowing about Zhong Zihao's arrival, it's not surprising. After all, Xue Hua and Xue Yan, the brother and sister, know the details and will reveal everything.
"It's unreasonable to ask you to go. Anyway, in my father's eyes, I have never treated you as an outsider!" Xue Yu thought it was normal.
Zhong Zihao felt a little chilled in his heart. Now that the Xue family was facing life and death, and he suddenly invited them to a family dinner, Xue Leichen must have deep meaning.
Since the head of the Xue family invited them, they did not dare to neglect and immediately left the small courtyard and headed for the backyard of the Xue family.
The backyard of the Xue family is more of a scenic spot in the world than a separate courtyard.
Here there are lush green trees, brilliant flowers, and clear streams and springs. Most importantly, the intensity of the energy of heaven and earth is nearly twice that of the small courtyard owned by Yi.
When Zhong Zihao and the others arrived, it was already getting late, and the core members of the Xue family, except Xue Leichen, had already gathered here.
In addition to Xue Teng, Xue Hua and Xue Yan, there is also a middle-aged man who looks quite elegant. His appearance is somewhat similar to Xue Teng.
This person is Xue Yan, the second master of the Xue family and Xue Yu's second brother. He is at the peak of the Creation Realm, but he looks gentle and gentle, but he doesn't look like a swordsman.
Next to Xue Yan, there was also a burly and majestic young man standing.
He is Xue Cheng, Xue Yan's only son. He has extraordinary talent in martial arts, and now he has reached the early stage of the Creation Realm.
Yi knew them well, and Xue Cheng had an arrogant character. Taking advantage of the Xue family's status in Shaohua City, he was arrogant and did many things that were harmful to nature.
From the looks of it, Xue Cheng looks like the son of Xue Teng, and their personalities and temperaments are exactly the same; while Xue Hua and Xue Yan, the siblings, would be more convincing if they were said to be after the second master Xue Yan.
"Auntie, Uncle Yi, and this senior!"
Seeing the three people appearing, the two Xuehua brothers immediately came forward to say hello.
"Xueyu, you're here, hello, Brother Yi!"
Xue Yan also walked quickly and clasped his fists at Zhong Zihao slightly: "I guess this is Brother Yi's old friend. The Taixu world is so vast. You can meet here. It shows that you have a lot of fate. I'm happy to congratulate you!"
"Thank you!"
Zhong Zihao returned the gift and asked Xue Yu, "Who is this?"
"My second brother, Xue Yan!" Xue Yu said in a low voice, "My second brother and Yi are the most friendly."
"Huh, he's just a country bumpkin from the lower world. I don't know what kind of madness my father has gone. Now that the Xue family is in danger, he still has the heart to say hello to such unrelated people."
On the other side, Xue Cheng squinted coldly, thinking secretly.
"It should be our Xue family who want to thank us. Our brothers acted righteously and rescued Xue Hua and Xue Yan from the Guan family. You haven't asked me about Gao's name yet?"
Xue Yan is a good talker. In fact, he is the one who communicates in many external affairs of the Xue family and holds up the world. He is indispensable for his contribution to the family.
"You're welcome, Zhong Zihao!"
Soon, Zhong Zihao was invited to take a seat.
Today's atmosphere is obviously a bit depressing. Even if Xue Yan and others try their best to hide it, they will inadvertently show some solemn expressions. In the face of family crisis, no matter how good the mentality is, it is difficult to remain indifferent.
Everyone was chatting away, and Zhong Zihao didn't feel bored at all with Yi by his side.
"Sorry, I'm late!"
Suddenly, an old laugh came, and a vigorous old man with a thick beard walked from a distance. The most eye-catching thing was that the hair on his temples was a strange purple color.
Without any introduction, Zhong Zihao knew the identity of the visitor, and it must be Xue Leichen, the head of the Xue family.
"Dad, you are here."
"grandfather……"
"Master Xue!"
Everyone in the Xue family and Yi stood up one after another, and Zhong Zihao also stood up: "I have met the head of the Xue family!"
Xue Leichen just nodded slightly to everyone and walked directly towards Zhong Zihao: "This must be the friend who saved my grandchildren. To be able to achieve such a level of cultivation at such a young age is really extraordinary!"
"Master Xue is overly praised, and this junior can only do it with a little effort." Zhong Zihao said with a smile.
"Not only is he extremely talented, but he also speaks so modestly. I don't know how many times better than Inuzi Xueteng?"
Unexpectedly, Xue Leichen suddenly said such a sentence, glanced at Xue Cheng and said: "Xue Cheng, you should also learn a little bit, remember?"
"I know, Grandpa!"
Xue Cheng agreed, not caring at all, and Xue Teng was even more unhappy. This was because Zhong Zihao had been complained by Xue Leichen for the second time.
Xue Leichen said a few polite words and asked Zhong Zihao's name. Everyone quickly sat down at the table, and their servants served exquisite dishes.
During the whole process, except for Xue Leichen who asked Xue Teng to toast Zhong Zihao to thank him for his help, the rest of the process was very harmonious and it seemed that the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves.
In less than an hour, the dinner was over, and no one had any intention of leaving, knowing that the head of the family must have something to announce.
"Everyone, at this family banquet tonight, in addition to helping Mr. Zhong wash away the dust, I have something to say to you all!"
Sure enough, it didn't take long for Xue Leichen to speak with a solemn expression: "Perhaps this is also the last family dinner for the Xue family!"
"Dad, don't say such unlucky words!" Xue Yan immediately advised.
"Yes, grandpa, no matter how strong the Tu Ling Sect is, my Xue family can't stand a fight?" This is what Xue Hua said.
"In my opinion, it is impossible for the Tuling Sect to drive us all out. If they want to take down the Xue family, they will have to break their muscles and bones," Xue Cheng said.
"Dad, why don't we kill the leader of the Tuling Sect before he comes out of seclusion? Even if the Xue family is destroyed, they will have to pay a heavy price." Xue Teng was also filled with righteous indignation.
Zhong Zihao also didn't expect that Xue Teng could say such heroic words. It seemed that besides being arrogant, this person was not without merit.
"Everyone, don't make any noise. Let dad finish what he has to say first!" Xue Yu was still calm.
When everyone calmed down, Xue Leichen said again: "Actually, like me, you all know how terrifying the enemy we face this time is, and it will be difficult to survive the crisis."
"Now, even the most trustworthy Guan family has turned against the enemy and joined the Tuling Sect, so..."
Xue Leichen suddenly turned her head, looked at Zhong Zihao, and finally stopped at Yi: "Strictly speaking, you two have nothing to do with the Xue family. If you leave, I guess the Tu Ling Sect will not deliberately make things difficult."
"What does the Xue family master mean by this? Do you think Yi is a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?" Yi looked slightly angry, "Or, the Xue family doesn't like my fighting ability!"
He naturally understood that Xue Leichen's move was out of consideration for them, but after all, Yi had also been the Emperor of Heaven. If he just ran away, wouldn't he become a friend who "can only share wealth and wealth, but not adversity"?
"well!"
Xue Leichen sighed softly without getting angry, and said seriously: "Yi, among everyone in the Xue family, apart from Xue Yu, I am the only one who knows your past."
"Honestly, with your talent you shouldn't be bound to the Floating Light Star. There is no value in dying here with us."
Xue Leichen is also a man of great wisdom. Although he has always adhered to the concept of being wise and protecting himself, his knowledge is extraordinary. He also traveled around the Taixu Realm when he was young.
According to his understanding, anyone who can reach the top of the lower planes is an amazing person. No matter how you compare them, they will not be weaker than the geniuses of many families in Taixu Realm.
He also knew that the reason why Yi had been mediocre in these years was because his heart was attached to the lower world. When he let go of his restraints and cultivated quietly, he would surely soar into the sky!
"No matter what the head of the Xue family says, Yi will never leave the Xue family until this disaster is over!"
Yi was not wordy, and after expressing his position, he walked away. Zhong Zihao quickly confessed to everyone and followed.
"Dad, now that the Xue family is in disaster, why are you still thinking about what an outsider should do?" After the two left, Xue Teng asked doubtfully.
"Brother, how could you do this?" Xue Yujiao shouted, her face darkening slightly.
"You... you're such a shameless bastard, you've made me so angry!"
Xue Leichen raised her finger and pointed at Xue Teng, gasping for air. It took her a while to recover, and she told her second son, Xue Yan, "Let Yi be quiet for a while. You can go and persuade him tomorrow."
"yes!"
…
After Zhong Zihao and Yi returned to the secluded courtyard, they did not mention a word about what had happened before. They gathered in the pavilion again to drink tea and talk, and did not return to their rooms to rest until late at night.
Both of them know the other's personality quite well, and perhaps to a certain extent, they are the same kind of people.
Zhong Zihao never tried to persuade Yi to accept Xue Leichen, because he knew that was impossible, and he would never leave the Xue family alone.
When Yi rejected Xue Leichen on the spot, he did not ask Zhong Zihao what he thought, nor did he suggest that the latter leave alone. For people like them, that approach was no different from being heartless and abandoning righteousness.
A night of silence.
The next morning, both of them were awakened by powerful waves of aura.
"Xue Leichen, get out of here. My son Guan Yulong has not heard anything from him since he escorted Xuehua Xueyan back to Shaohua City. If you don't give an explanation today, don't blame the Guan family for not caring about the alliance!"
"People of the Xue family, listen, this deputy sect master is getting a little impatient. Whether he will submit to the Tu Ling Sect or not, he must give a clear answer today!"
Suddenly, two coercive shouts resounded over Xue Mansion.