The son of the Xiao family's patriarch, Xiao Chong, suddenly fell seriously ill and seemed to be on the verge of death! The patriarch's wife, Gu Xue, was almost heartbroken, staying in her room all the time.
Within the Xiao family, various medicinal herbs were continuously sent to Xiao Chong's room, all in the hope of curing the family's greatest hope!
However, the final news they received was that Xiao Chong's illness was extremely severe and could only be sustained by these medicines.
To this end, the Xiao family had already begun searching for other alchemists outside, hoping to cure the strange illness of this Xiao family genius!
At the same time, it was also said that the commotion previously heard from the back mountain of the Xiao family was not caused by their own Xiao Chong, but truly by a Dou Huang who happened to be passing by and was testing his combat skills there.
It had absolutely nothing to do with their son.
Upon learning this news, both the Jia lie and Ao ba families in Wutan City also began investigating the matter.
After all, this matter was too bizarre. Just yesterday, you held a birthday banquet for your genius son Xiao Chong, and then just a day later, your son suddenly falls terminally ill? This was too strange, wasn't it?
However, upon investigation, most forces also felt that the situation indeed seemed to be as described.
Inside the Xiao family, many medicinal herbs were indeed being sent to Xiao Chong's room.
From time to time, the smell of medicine wafted from Xiao Chong's room.
From the actual situation, it seemed to be completely consistent with what the Xiao family had said.
Moreover, there were eyewitnesses to this matter!
Master Guni from the 'neutral' Miter Auction House also lamented that if he had enough strength and had tamed a strange fire, he might have been able to cure Xiao Chong, but he didn't have the capability.
Hearing such words from an alchemist of the 'neutral' Miter family, the credibility of this matter instantly increased immeasurably.
For a time, after confirming these pieces of news, the major forces and the surrounding mercenary groups also expressed their regret.
However, since this matter of the Xiao family was not closely related to them, most people just joined in the excitement, and at most, some with a bad attitude would make a few sarcastic remarks, and that was about it.
Or they would express their regret about the matter when communicating with others.
But this news was an unparalleled good news for the Jia lie family, who had been living in fear almost every day for the past month in Wutan City!
you show off, you flaunt, and now something has happened! Moreover, regarding how Xiao Chong fell ill, the two families must have also engaged in some wishful thinking, finding a suitable reason!
That is, the Xiao family's overly flaunting attitude aroused jealousy in others, and during the session where one could touch Xiao Chong to gain the fortune of a genius Dou Huang, someone secretly struck.
Thus, Xiao Chong was ambushed, leading to his critical condition.
Of course, these thoughts of the two families were purely self-comfort.
Not to mention that those who dared to come up and touch Xiao Chong had at most the strength of a Da Dou Shi, making it impossible for them to ambush a Dou Huang.
Moreover.
It was Xiao Yan who was touched! What does that have to do with Xiao Chong?
In any case, Xiao Chong could only shrug helplessly at the sudden news he had concocted.
He had to admit, his cheap old man had come up with quite the plan. When someone was on the brink of death, it indeed maximized the erasure of their past influence.
But this was also good for him. From now on, he could quietly focus on his cultivation.
He could even openly feign illness to slack off, ensuring that some of the family's important responsibilities would never fall on his shoulders.
Not bad at all!
"Xiao Yan, from now on, you'll be the face of the Xiao family's top genius. Remember to act like one."
"You bastard!"
Xiao Yan had made up his mind. He would cultivate seriously.
Not for anything else, but just so he could one day beat Xiao Chong to the ground! Although the difficulty might be a bit high...
Meanwhile,
Upon learning that Xiao Chong was indeed seriously ill, the heads of the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families gathered once again.
However, the head of the Ao ba family seemed quite hostile toward Jia lie Bi.
"Jia lie Bi, why have you invited me here now?"
"With the Xiao family as our common enemy, I could consider cooperating with you. But now that the Xiao family's genius, Xiao Chong is crippled, why are you still seeking me out?!"
Jia lie Bi snorted and said, "So what? Even without Xiao Chong, the Xiao family still has the matriarch, Xiao Chong's mother!"
"Because of carrying this freak, her strength suddenly surged, reaching the Dou Ling level. Even if the Xiao family's genius is now crippled, as long as Xiao Chong's mother is around, the Xiao family will surely rise again!"
Hearing this, Ao ba Pa was stunned for a moment, then roared.
"Targeting a Dou Ling powerhouse? Are you insane?"
"What gives you the confidence to target a Dou Ling powerhouse?!"
After all, in the current Wutan City, a Great Dou Master was the highest level of combat power.
So even if they knew Xiao Chong's mother had Dou Ling strength, what could they do? Jia lie Bi gritted his teeth and said, "Ao ba Pa, I'll be honest with you. My great-grandfather, Jia lie Tian, is still alive!"
"What?!"
Hearing Jia lie Bi mention his grandfather, Ao ba Pa was shocked.
Back then, the Xiao family hadn't even moved into Wutan City, and it was the Jia lie and Ao ba families that were at odds.
At that time, the Jia lie family had the upper hand over the Ao ba family, all thanks to one person: Jia lie Tian.
Now this old man was still alive? Then his strength... had he already broken through to Dou Ling?
"Almost. My grandfather is now half-step Dou Ling. If he successfully breaks through, he can extend his lifespan by several more years! But my grandfather is currently in seclusion, and his lifespan is at its limit."
"Once he emerges, it means he can only make one last move!"
"So, I need the Life-Gathering Herb that your Ao ba family bought for 400,000 coins recently. It can extend his life by a few months, giving him this one chance to act."
"With his move, we can surely eliminate that demoness, Xiao Chong's mother!"
"This..."
After listening, Ao Ba pa also fell into deep thought, appearing somewhat reluctant.
Jia lie bi added his own considerations.
"Enough, now is not the time for hesitation!"
"That Xiao mother also suddenly broke through to the Dou Ling level, so her aura and foundation must be unstable, unable to unleash her full strength!"
"If we wait a few more days and let her consolidate her power, we will have no way to deal with her!"
"Fine, it's just the Longevity Grass, I'll give it to you!"