Chapter 1193 - 1191: The Mysterious Xiao Family

"Rest assured, Mr. Wang, I will definitely follow your intentions and will not make things difficult for you. Since these people have behaved out of line, they must pay the price for their actions. In this regard, you can rest easy, Mr. Wang."

Jin City’s City Lord was indeed very polite, and quickly followed up with a few words.

Wang Zhan nodded and did not say much more. After casting a glance at the people from the Ten Thousand Water Pavilion beside him, he waved his hand and said mildly, "Everyone, follow me and let’s leave together."

Wang Zhan was also aiming to protect the people of the Ten Thousand Water Pavilion, and he wasn’t planning to kill the people in front of him. If the people of the Ten Thousand Water Pavilion stayed here, it wouldn’t do them any good!

The group from the Ten Thousand Water Pavilion quickly agreed and promptly followed in Wang Zhan’s footsteps. At this moment, staying beside Wang Zhan was the absolute safety!

As the crowd departed, Jin City’s City Lord cast his gaze on the people present and said indifferently, "You really are a bunch of useless losers. If you intended to take on Wang Zhan, you should have been fully prepared. But now you’ve suffered a double loss!"

"Not only did you fail to deal with Wang Zhan, but you’ve also brought upon yourselves such a powerful adversary!"

"Although I can protect you this time, I doubt Wang Zhan will let you off easily. So, if I were you, I would consider my options to avoid being in a difficult position later!"

The crowd looked ashen and remained silent for a long time.

In the blink of an eye, they were all following behind Jin City’s City Lord, swiftly heading towards Gold City!

"Alright, now that we’ve arrived here, I believe we’re safe, and I haven’t sensed anyone tracking us either."

"You should return to the Ten Thousand Water Pavilion first. Thank you very much for what you did today. If you ever need any help, just ask me, and I will certainly assist you at the first opportunity!"

Wang Zhan’s eyes fell on the group from the Ten Thousand Water Pavilion.

All of them looked at Wang Zhan with excitement, never having expected him to be so magnanimous. Even though they traveled from afar to support him, they hadn’t provided any substantial help!

After all, compared to Wang Zhan’s strength, even if they all joined forces, they wouldn’t match up. In the end, it would only be a meaningless sacrifice!

But Wang Zhan’s gesture was heartwarming, and it seemed he had considered them friends, which was a great boon. If they ever encountered a crisis in the future, Wang Zhan and the Sky Pavilion would surely become their greatest allies and offer substantial help!

After bidding farewell to Wang Zhan, everyone left separately.

Wang Zhan didn’t linger either and quickly headed towards the Sky Pavilion.

Wang Zhan moved swiftly and soon arrived inside the Sky Pavilion. Just as he reached the main entrance, he saw a gathering of people, with some familiar faces standing at the front.

Li Du stepped forward first, looking Wang Zhan up and down before saying, "I just heard you encountered trouble over there, and I was constantly worried about you. But seeing you’re fine now is more than enough for me!"

"Since you’ve returned, I assume you’ve dealt with those sect experts. We can proceed to those sects, clearing out their remaining disciples so they won’t dare to provoke us easily!"

This matter had already enraged the people within the Sky Pavilion. For some time, everyone had remained low-key, even aware that the surrounding factions were displeased with them. Yet, by Wang Zhan’s request, they had refrained from any outlandish actions. But to their dismay, the others dared to conspire against Wang Zhan, hitting their bottom line. Naturally, they wouldn’t let it go easily!

Wang Zhan, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes slightly and said slowly, "For now, let’s not deal with the sect affairs. I need to investigate something first, then decide whether to act."

Everyone exchanged glances, nodding in unison, as they naturally had to adhere to Wang Zhan’s intentions.

In an instant, Wang Zhan was back in the Great Hall, and upon receiving the news, the Hexagonal Golden Snake had arrived. Seeing everyone seated, it flashed a faint smile and directly asked, "What’s the situation?"

"I hear the nearby sects are preparing to clash with our Sky Pavilion. I’ve been studying martial arts recently, and I look forward to a spar. This situation provides the perfect opportunity, so I insist on being part of it!"

Seeing his demeanor, Wang Zhan shook his head and said with a smile, "Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? We are all aware of your strength, so unless necessary, there’s no need for you to act rashly!"

"But there’s something I need to clarify with you regarding the Xiao Family on the Star War Battlefield, do you know anything about them?"

It was Wang Zhan’s first time hearing about this Family, unsure of what it represented.

If the members of this Family were present in the highest plane, it would attest to their formidable strength, a power not easily challenged by Wang Zhan and his companions!

The Hexagonal Golden Snake squinted slightly, then frowned and said, "The Xiao Family?"

"If I recall correctly, the Xiao Family is indeed a formidable force on the Star War Battlefield, with many experts in their Family. It’s said their prowess is terrifying, far beyond our imagination."

"But as I know, the Xiao Family members don’t appear in our area because there are some demonic beasts and beasts here, while the Xiao Family needs to develop peacefully, strengthening their faction, so how could they be in a lower plane?"

"I suppose someone is using the Xiao Family’s name to scare you? But you don’t need to worry much. The Xiao Family’s people are strong, but so are we. If the Xiao Family is truly preparing to act, I’ll unconditionally stand by your side and fight with all I have."

Wang Zhan had saved his life, a fact acknowledged by the Hexagonal Golden Snake, so if Wang Zhan ever faced trouble, how could he stand by idly?

He would naturally act promptly to stabilize the situation for Wang Zhan!

Wang Zhan felt a swell of emotion and continued, "Things aren’t as dire as you think, and I haven’t decided to engage with the Xiao Family. I only heard someone mention that Jin City’s City Lord might have ties to the Xiao Family."

"Just when I was about to act against those people, Jin City’s City Lord appeared immediately. Although it wasn’t to trouble me, he did mention the Xiao Family and wanted me to give him or them some face. That’s why I’m asking."

The Hexagonal Golden Snake nodded, then slowly said, "I’m not familiar with Jin City’s City Lord, so you must rely on your judgment. But as far as I know, if the Xiao Family members do remain in the lower planes, the Xiao Family wouldn’t notice them, given their arrogance. Those staying in lower planes likely have inferior bloodlines, so they wouldn’t easily associate with them, thus you don’t need to worry much."

Wang Zhan’s lips curled into a cold smile. Wasn’t it clear he had been played?

The opponent was blatantly pretending but he hadn’t realized.

"If that’s the case, perhaps Jin City’s City Lord does have a connection with the Xiao Family. I remember his surname seems to be Xiao!"

Xuan Yu stood up and quickly added a couple of comments.

He had been handling matters within the Sky Pavilion and remained there the whole time, understanding not only the Pavilion’s affairs but also having a clear grasp of nearby factions and Jin City’s City Lord’s background!

Though unsure if Jin City’s City Lord had real ties to the legendary Xiao Family, it was certain he shared the same surname!

Hearing this, Wang Zhan’s expression turned serious. After drumming his fingers lightly on the table, he spoke again, "Let’s not dwell on that. Even if he is a Xiao Family member, he won’t receive their assistance. Thus, we needn’t worry much."

"How about this – I’ll take a trip to Gold City to see how that man deals with this matter. If he can satisfy me, perhaps we can sit down and talk it out peacefully. But if his actions fall short, I won’t hesitate to be ruthless."

"The Xiao Family’s aid is too far to quench immediate thirst. Even if I decide to act, they won’t be able to keep Jin City’s City Lord!"

"But I’ll need the Hexagonal Golden Snake’s assistance, as I’m uncertain about Jin City’s City Lord’s exact strength, so precaution is necessary."

The Hexagonal Golden Snake nodded and smiled, saying, "Alright."

"Since that’s the case, let’s set off now."