Huh?
Everyone in the main hall turned to look at the Second Elder, their faces filled with confusion.
Since the Xiao Alliance was founded, the Second Elder had met all sorts of important figures. Even the emperors of major empires had to treat him with the utmost respect. His mindset had long since calmed, and he could remain unfazed even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him.
Moreover, the Second Elder himself was a master at the Mid-Stage Martial Monarch Level.
Logically, he should have been able to handle anything with composure. So why was he reacting so strongly this time, even swearing repeatedly?
It was completely beneath his station.
The Grand Elder scolded, "Second Brother, why are you swearing like that? Where’s your decorum?"
"See for yourself!"
The Second Elder handed the Storage Ring to the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder took the Storage Ring suspiciously and took a closer look.
And as a result, he also started swearing.
"Holy shit!"
The Grand Elder jumped up on the spot, startling everyone.
Now, the crowd was even more bewildered.
What on earth was in the Storage Ring Su Mo brought back that could make two Martial Monarch Level Elders gasp and swear in shock?
The Grand Elder suggested, "Patriarch, we should go outside to look. It’s too small in here."
Xiao Zhan frowned.
This was the Xiao Family’s main hall, a full three thousand square meters. It could hold not just a few mere treasures, but an entire small hill.
’Could the treasure Su Mo brought back be even bigger than a mountain?’
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Zhan commanded, "Everyone, out to the courtyard."
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison and went out to the courtyard.
Xiao Zhan urged, "Grand Elder, hurry up and take out the treasures Xiaomo brought back. Let everyone broaden their horizons."
CRASH!
Before Xiao Zhan could even finish his sentence, the Grand Elder emptied all the treasures from the Storage Ring.
"Holy shit!"
"The Young Master actually brought back a mountain of treasure!"
"Heavens, have I ever seen more treasure in my entire life than what the Young Master just brought back?"
In an instant, everyone was stunned.
Only then did they understand why both the Grand Elder and the Second Elder had been so shocked they swore.
Xiao Lang trotted over excitedly and asked, "Young Master, where did you go robbing and plundering? Why didn’t you take me with you?"
"Next time something like this happens, take us with you!"
A group of people all turned to look at Su Mo.
THWACK!
Xiao Lang was sent flying by a kick.
Su Mo’s face darkened. "Who the hell told you I went robbing and plundering? I brought this stuff back from the Holy Spirit Secret Realm."
"There’s that much treasure in the Holy Spirit Secret Realm?"
Xiao Zhan asked in a low voice, "Xiaomo, did you offend someone out there? Don’t be afraid. We’ll face it with you."
"I did indeed offend a few people on this trip, but I already slapped them to death."
Su Mo suddenly realized. "Wait, why do none of you believe me?"
Everyone exchanged glances.
It wasn’t that they didn’t believe him, but that the sheer amount of treasure Su Mo had brought back was simply too much for them to believe.
Su Mo said coolly, "Alright, whether you believe me or not, let’s drop the matter. Put the treasure away."
WHOOSH!
With a wave of his hand, the Second Elder collected all the treasures, his face wreathed in smiles. "With all this treasure, our Xiao Alliance will become the most powerful force in the Northern Profound Domain in less than ten years."
"I think three years is enough."
"Three years might be a stretch. Five years! In five years, our Xiao Family will definitely rise."
"Who knows, maybe we’ll even be able to unify the Northern Profound Domain by then."
Everyone discussed excitedly.
Other factions might accumulate resources for a hundred years and still not necessarily rise, but their Xiao Alliance could do it in five. It was like riding a rocket.
Xiao Zhan said gravely, "To rise, resources alone are not enough. We also need Cultivation Techniques."
"Cultivation Techniques?"
Su Mo frowned. "Are the Cultivation Techniques I passed down not enough for you to learn?"
Xiao Zhan shook his head. "Currently, those techniques are only for the Inner Race to study; they haven’t been widely distributed. Besides, they’re too difficult and aren’t suitable for everyone to learn."
The Nine Dragon Invincible Technique had actually become quite simple after Su Mo’s simplifications.
But it was only suitable for some people to cultivate.
For others, the Nine Dragon Invincible Technique was not only difficult, but also ill-suited for their cultivation.
After all, everyone’s aptitude is different.
Su Mo said, "Let’s roll out the first level of the technique completely for now. As long as someone contributes to our family and the Xiao Alliance, they can learn it. This way, we can also gather more resources. As for the second level, they can start cultivating it after I’ve taught the 3rd Floor."
"If we do that, the Xiao Alliance’s strength will increase by another huge leap!"
the Grand Elder said excitedly.
Xiao Zhan nodded. "It will indeed be a significant improvement, but it will only temporarily alleviate our current predicament. The original Cultivation Techniques of our Xiao Family are all too low-level. We must find some high-level techniques as soon as possible for the disciples to cultivate."
"Patriarch, aren’t you making things difficult for us?"
"Cultivation Techniques are secrets that families never pass on to outsiders. Where are we supposed to find so many high-level techniques?"
"It’s simply impossible."
Everyone’s faces were etched with worry.
Su Mo chuckled. "Getting Cultivation Techniques? Isn’t that simple? Just you wait. In a couple of days, someone will deliver them right to our doorstep."
"Someone’s going to deliver Cultivation Techniques to us?"
Everyone was filled with doubt.
「At the city gates!」
The Demon Bear groggily woke from its stupor and asked, "Lord Black Lion, did Elder Su come looking for me?"
The Two-headed Black Lion retorted, "Look at the pathetic state you’re in, scared to death. You think you’re worthy of Elder Su coming to bother you? Heh, don’t flatter yourself."
"That’s good, that’s good!"
The Demon Bear wiped away its cold sweat.
The Two-headed Black Lion said, "Hurry up and change your pants. You were so damn scared you pissed yourself. The stench is killing me."
"Huh?"
Just as the Demon Bear was about to change its pants, a golden giant eagle drifted into view in the distance. The bear asked in surprise, "Did Elder Su get a new mount?"
The Two-headed Black Lion cursed, "Are you damn blind? Look closer! That’s not Elder Su standing up there."
He was speechless.
No wonder people called bears blind. This idiot couldn’t even tell friend from foe.
Just then, a large bird ran over and said, "Commander, why do I suddenly feel dizzy and unwell?"
"It’s normal for you to feel dizzy. That Golden Giant Eagle has the bloodline of the Divine Beast Roc, which is causing a bloodline suppression effect on you," the Two-headed Black Lion said gravely.
What?
The bloodline of the Divine Beast Roc?
The large bird looked at the approaching Golden Giant Eagle in astonishment. It saw four or five figures standing on it, none of whose cultivation it could discern.
In other words, the realms of these four or five figures were all higher than their own.
The City-Defending Demon Beasts began to tremble in fear.
Aboard the Golden Giant Eagle, a white-robed elder gazed at Qingyang City and said, "This place is like an immortal realm, with such dense Spiritual Qi. It seems the Golden Dragon Earth Vein we were tracking is here."
"Indeed. I can already sense the aura of the Golden Dragon Earth Vein."
a Hemp-robed Daoist beside him said.
The white-robed elder nodded. "Since Master Wen has sensed it, then it must be here. Let’s issue our challenge."
"We’re issuing a challenge already?"
A beautiful woman hesitated. "Shouldn’t we wait for our other senior brothers? What if there’s a hidden expert here?"