Chapter 289: Heading to Tianhuang City
Han Family Estate.
Han Fei and Han Chi stood to one side, visibly restrained.
At the center, seated in the primary position, was none other than the legendary Dou Venerate—Wind Venerate himself.
Xiao Yuan stood calmly at his side, looking at his future father-in-law and the grand elder with ease.
"No need to be so formal. If you have anything on your mind, just say it."
Wind Venerate smiled with a relaxed air.
"The Han family is large. Relocating everyone to the Southern Region… won't that trouble Senior Feng too much?"
Han Chi cupped his hands, apologetic.
"No trouble at all. I'm quite free these days. Setting up a temporary spatial portal takes time, yes, but it's no real burden. It's mainly for Xiao Yuan's peace of mind. Wind Lightning Pavilion still has peak Dou Zong and Dou Venerate experts. Xiao Yuan and I won't always be at the Han family. Since trouble has been stirred up, it's best we take care of it properly."
Wind Venerate replied seriously.
He fully understood the situation and was willing to help—this wasn't just for Xiao Yuan, Yao Chen's disciple and his own successor. It was also a way to make up for his own past.
Back then, he'd lacked the strength to protect his family. But now, as one of the continent's top experts, helping Xiao Yuan safeguard the Han family was a small matter.
"Then thank you, Senior Feng!"
Han Chi bowed deeply.
"Prepare yourselves. I'll begin constructing the portal in the next few days. Gather your people and be ready to leave. Perhaps, when future generations rise to stand toe-to-toe with the Wind Lightning Pavilion, the Han Clan will become the new ruler of the Northern Region."
With those words, Wind Venerate disappeared.
"Northern Region ruler..."
Han Chi and Han Fei looked at each other in disbelief.
They had never even dreamed of such a possibility!
"Uncle Han, Grand Elder, please begin preparations. Things escalated too quickly—I can't very well go wipe out the entire Wind Lightning Pavilion. Although most of them are already dead by my hand, they came looking for trouble. I just returned the favor."
Xiao Yuan added apologetically.
He hadn't expected the Thunder Venerate to personally show up.
But once he did? There was no going back.
Letting him leave would only put the Han family at risk. So he killed him.
Luckily, Wind Venerate was strong enough to suppress the Thunder Venerate completely.
And now Wind Venerate had taken responsibility for all post-battle arrangements—including building the spatial portal. For anyone else, requesting that would be impossible or come at a steep price.
But Xiao Yuan didn't have to pay a thing.
He could even ask Wind Venerate for guidance on techniques, combat experience, and more.
"You really killed the Thunder Venerate?"
Han Fei finally asked after a long silence.
"Yes, Grand Elder. But most of the credit goes to Senior Feng—I just helped finish it."
Xiao Yuan nodded.
"Sigh!"
Han Fei sighed deeply.
"I thought your strength, already able to challenge peak Dou Zongs, was unmatched talent in Central Plains. But now… you even played a part in a Dou Venerate's death. That the Han family can be connected to someone like you is an incredible blessing."
He looked visibly emotional.
He could already picture the Han family's dominance in the Northern Region.
"Haha, Grand Elder, you flatter me."
Xiao Yuan smiled and struck a proud pose.
"In that case, go spend some time with Yue'er and Xue'er. Han Chi and I will notify the clan and begin moving preparations."
Han Fei smiled and waved him off.
"Good. I should explain things to them. But what about the engagement?"
Xiao Yuan asked.
"We'll go ahead with it. It's a good reason to gather the whole clan."
Han Chi replied with a wide smile.
To him, Xiao Yuan was a flawless son-in-law.
His daughters liked him. He treated them well. He supported the Han Clan. That was more than enough.
If it had been Hong Chen... forget help—he'd have treated the girls like playthings. There was no comparison.
As for Xiao Yuan having other female companions? No one minded.
A man that strong would never be bound to just one or two women. As long as he didn't forget them, that was fine.
"Alright. But let's make it a family-only gathering. Since we're leaving soon, no need to invite outsiders."
Xiao Yuan suggested.
"Agreed. Two events—one private for the family, the other public to maintain appearances. Just make a quick appearance with Yue'er and Xue'er."
Han Chi nodded.
"Then I'll be off."
Xiao Yuan waved and returned to his courtyard.
Han Yue and Han Xue had been waiting. When they saw him, they rushed into his arms.
These two silver-haired beauties suited Xiao Yuan's tastes a little too well. Wrapping his arms around their soft waists, he felt life was perfect.
Pure bliss.
"Miss me?"
He chuckled, patting their shoulders.
"You wouldn't believe us if we said no."
Han Xue pouted.
"When did you leave? I kept watch, but never noticed a thing."
Han Yue added, a trace of complaint in her voice.
"Hehe, let me tell you everything…"
Xiao Yuan smiled and led them into the room.
He behaved—wrapping his arms around them, not venturing elsewhere.
While telling them the story, he refrained from teasing.
"You killed… a Dou Venerate?"
Han Yue was shocked again. No matter how many times it happened, Xiao Yuan always left her stunned.
Han Xue's eyes sparkled with admiration—then she pounced forward and kissed him.
"Uh?"
Xiao Yuan blinked.
"You're amazing, brother-in-law!"
Han Xue squealed like a fangirl.
"Snowy, how many times have I told you? Stop calling him that. It sounds so weird!"
Han Yue said with exasperation.
She'd brought it up many times—but Han Xue refused to stop.
"But isn't it more fun this way?"
Han Xue replied with a mischievous grin.
"You're so shameless!"
Han Yue's face flushed red.
Xiao Yuan gave her a strange look.
This little minx… had she been reading questionable novels?
But… yeah, it was kind of exciting.
Hugging his wife's sister on one side, and his wife on the other? That'd blow minds in any world.
"Haha, let her call me whatever. Right, Yue'er?"
Xiao Yuan winked.
"You two…"
Han Yue could only sigh. Thankfully, they were at home—if this had been Jia Nan Academy, even Ice Queen Yue would've fled to her room in shame.
Sister's husband hugging sister's sister. Brother-in-law hugging wife's sister...
Yeah, it was wild.
Han Yue's eyes became softer and more affectionate.
—
One month later.
A vast stone plaza.
At its center stood a massive stone platform, upon which spun a pitch-black spatial vortex, radiating intense spatial force.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
After a long silence, muffled sounds rang out. Spatial ripples surged at the wormhole's mouth. One figure after another shot out and landed on the plaza.
"Finally, fresh air."
Stepping onto solid ground, Xiao Yuan took a deep breath and relaxed.
He looked around—many others had emerged from the wormhole, and the plaza, once quiet, was now buzzing.
This was the center of Central Plains—also known as the Central Domain.
Dan Territory lay at its heart.
Currently, Xiao Yuan stood in the southwest part of the Central Domain. The most powerful forces here were Sound Valley and Burning Flame Valley.
Many other factions existed, but they were far inferior.
Even Liu Qing's family resided in this region.
Two months ago, after his engagement to Han Yue and Han Xue—and eight consecutive nights of intimacy—Xiao Yuan had seen them off through the spatial portal and then departed himself.
He'd spent the journey inside the portal refining his alchemy, hiding from elemental detection.
His skills had stabilized at mid-tier seven. On good days, he could craft high-tier seven pills.
His goal in the Central Domain:
Lay low from Wind Lightning Pavilion.Seek out the Threefold Flame Mantra from Burning Flame Valley.
Still, unless necessary, he wouldn't reveal his mastery of it.
Though it originated from the Xiao Clan, few knew that—so if he flaunted it, Burning Flame Valley might treat him like an enemy.
Even if he had Wind Venerate's protection, better to avoid trouble.
He pulled out a map from Wind Venerate, verified his position, and flew toward Tianhuang City—home of Liu Qing's family.
He'd pass through anyway. Might as well visit an old classmate.
With a step, Xiao Yuan vanished into the sky, leaving awestruck stares behind.
"Walking on air? A Dou Zong? That kid's a Dou Zong!?"
Gasps followed his departure.
In Central Plains, Dou Zongs were elite. Few ever reached such heights. To see one so young was shocking.
—
Tianhuang City—a metropolis rivaling Tianbei.
Its spatial wormhole connection to Dan Territory made it even more populous.
The city was dominated by two clans: the Liu Clan and the Cheng Clan.
Neither had the right to control the wormhole—it belonged to Burning Flame Valley.
That sect ruled over thousands of miles, managing dozens of cities. Only Sound Valley rivaled it, though its influence was more mysterious.
The wormhole's management alternated between the Liu and Cheng Clans, a political tool used by the Valley to maintain balance.
Xiao Yuan didn't come to stir trouble—but for convenience's sake, he might just need to beat the Cheng Clan senseless.
(END CHAPTER)
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