Chapter 72 Hidden Edge
"Reporting to the clan leader, since we have only recently broken through to the Dou Sheng realm, our strength is not yet fully stable.
Therefore, with Elder Xiao Hu's consent, we have gone into seclusion to cultivate and stabilize our realm. Hence, we have not held any official positions to date."
"Under the leadership of the clan leader, the Xiao clan has become increasingly glorious. The clan leader's various measures are all perfect, and we have no objections," Xiao Huo and the others said in unison.
However, the truth was not as they claimed. It wasn't that they had actively requested Xiao Hu to temporarily relinquish his position; rather, Xiao Hu had never spoken to them about it, nor had he expressed any such thoughts. Although they didn't understand why, they could only wait and wait, and they certainly wouldn't do anything like speaking ill of him behind his back.
Especially if they say it in front of Xiao Feng, even if they don't know why Xiao Hu did it, even if they just state the original situation without adding their own ideas, it is still easy to mislead others and inevitably make Xiao Feng dissatisfied with Xiao Hu, or even hold him accountable.
If Xiao Hu finds out that all of this was caused by them, by their loose tongues, he will definitely be furious and may even hold a grudge against them. That would be a real problem.
As Xiao Feng's confidant, Xiao Hu wields immense power and is stronger than them, not to mention his extensive network of connections. To rashly offend Xiao Hu would be to put oneself in a disadvantageous position, a foolish move, even with Xiao Feng backing them up.
Unless he directly abolishes Xiao Hu's power and position, or kills him outright, Xiao Feng will always have time to go into seclusion for cultivation, and he will always have time to go out. At that time, wouldn't Xiao Hu still be able to cause them trouble?
But is that even possible? Not to mention that Xiao Hu is his confidant, and for him to do such a thing would be a loss of face, so he naturally can't launch a large-scale investigation. Therefore, Xiao Huo and the others could only say that.
This way, they could not only keep Xiao Hu in the dark about what he had done, but also save face. As for this matter, they could wait until they became elders and had more power before arguing with Xiao Hu.
However, the reality was not as they thought. Xiao Huo and the others were wrong from the very beginning. Xiao Hu had no intention of suppressing them, nor did he have any other selfish motives. The reason he did this was simply because Xiao Feng had not yet emerged from seclusion, and he dared not make any decisions on this matter on his own. After all, they were already Dou Sheng and should rightfully become elders of the Xiao clan.
If he were to take the initiative to confer the title, it would inevitably be seen as overstepping his bounds, and it would inevitably give Xiao Feng different thoughts: "He doesn't even consult me about such an important matter as conferring the title of elder, and he just decides on his own and makes the decision. Is there anything in the Xiao clan that he can't do! Does he expect me to give up my position as the patriarch of the Xiao clan to him!"
Xiao Feng might not necessarily have such thoughts, but he could also have them. If he did, he would truly have meant well but caused harm, and he would be incredibly frustrated. He knew that for some powerful figures, especially strong individuals like Xiao Feng, the question wasn't whether he wanted to do it, but whether he had the ability to do it!
In other words, once they start investigating and become suspicious, it's not as simple as whether you have any ideas or not, but whether they want you dead or not!
Xiao Hu is now second only to the emperor, wielding power so great that he can control everything. Therefore, he needs to learn to "hide his strength".
Therefore, in order to avoid Xiao Feng's dissatisfaction and to avoid causing a bigger problem, he had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being and wait for Xiao Feng to come out of seclusion before making a decision. Even if Xiao Feng did not take the initiative to ask to see them today, Xiao Hu still had to talk to him about this matter.
Xiao Feng simply smiled at what Xiao Huo and the others said, without offering any comment.
"Judging from your stable auras, I believe your strength has also been stabilized. Since you have already broken through to the Dou Sheng realm, you should rightfully become elders of the Xiao clan."
"Today, I hereby appoint you as elders of the Xiao clan. Xiao An and Xiao Ping, you two will be responsible for all matters concerning the library and the alchemy hall; Xiao Xue, Xiao Wan, Xiao Feng, Xiao Bei, and Xiao Huo, the five of you will be responsible for establishing a legion that belongs only to the Xiao clan. In the future, it will become the main fighting force of the Xiao clan, expanding the territory and conquering all sides!"
"As for the name, I've already decided. Let's call it the 'Hidden Dragon Legion.'" After saying that, Xiao Feng added in his mind, "Hidden dragon, hidden dragon, the hidden dragon lies in the abyss. It coincides with the current situation of the Xiao Clan. I hope that under his leadership, the Xiao Clan can emerge from this 'abyss' in the future!"
"Yes, we will obey the clan leader's orders!" Several people stepped forward and said excitedly.
Xiao Huo and the others were especially excited, their faces flushed. This was about establishing a legion to fight for the Xiao clan. Although the responsibility was heavy, it was also of great significance. If they could really fight for the Xiao clan and bring them help, they would undoubtedly be great heroes and would also receive considerable benefits.
They now have both fame and fortune. With such a broad prospect in front of them, how could they not be excited? Faced with such a broad prospect, the pressure is not a problem. After all, pressure is what motivates people, isn't it?
They are not yet aware of the various difficulties they will face. When they actually encounter them, they may not be as excited as they are now. After all, the "Hidden Dragon Legion" is just an idea without any foundation. Everything depends on them.
"I hope you won't disappoint me. Alright, you may all leave now." Without giving them a chance to speak again, Xiao Feng dismissed them.
...
"Beast Garden, Hunting Tournament, it seems my plan was quite successful," Xiao Feng muttered to himself.
Yes, in his previous conversations with Xiao Huo and the others, he learned that some of them had participated in the Hunting Tournament, demonstrated their talent and strength, won the championship, and thus successfully entered the eyes of the higher-ups. They then received great support and achieved their current success.
Although not all seven were like this, it was enough to prove that Xiao Feng's decision was very successful. Otherwise, if all seven really did rely on this to prove themselves and win the attention of the higher-ups, then he would be disappointed in the strength of Xiao Hu and the others, and might even be punished for it.
________________________________________
Can't wait for the next chapter?
20+ advanced chapters are already available on Patreon!
👉 patreon.com/Tanji_Fanfics
________________________________________
End of this chapter...