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Within the Monster Mountain Range, in a secluded valley, there was a deep underground passage within a mountain wall on one side.
The passage had a gentle slope, and numerous moonstones were embedded in the walls, emitting a soft white glow.
After passing through the passage, it suddenly became spacious. Thick stone pillars supported the vaulted ceiling, and even larger, brighter, and more numerous moonstones illuminated this underground space.
On the surrounding rock walls, there were wide, circular corridors, spiraling upwards for a total of nine levels.
Along the side of the corridors closest to the rock walls were stone chambers with various functions. Some were for living, while others were reinforced with special materials for cultivation and practicing Dou Technique.
In the very center of this underground space was a massive plaza, suitable for combat.
On the highest corridor, Wu Meng and Xiao Zhan stood side by side.
Watching the Xiao Family youngsters undergoing combat training in the plaza, Wu Meng casually asked, "Are you accustomed to living here these past few days? What do you think of this new Clan Land?"
Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Old Ancestor, while this underground space is indeed excellent, being without sunlight for extended periods always gives one a sense of oppression."
"It's fine for us adults, but I worry about the young children; staying in such an environment for too long might make them ill."
Wu Meng smiled and responded, "Right now, I'm just letting you get used to the living environment. Although this place is relatively deep within the Monster Mountain Range, the surroundings aren't actually dangerous."
"The sixth-tier magical beast that rules this area has already reached an agreement with me. It will also move in and help look after the Clan Land… I'll take you to meet it shortly."
"With its presence, you can certainly explore the surrounding areas, and the children can also play in the valleys outside… However, this is still the Monster Mountain Range, so you must pay attention to safety and assign people to watch over them."
"A sixth-tier magical beast?" Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, calming the excitement in his heart.
A sixth-tier magical beast was equivalent to a human Dou Emperor expert. From Clan Leader Xiao Yuanshan's words, it seemed he had found a sixth-tier magical beast specifically to guard the Clan Land?
If so, then it would be safe and sound within this Monster Mountain Range. No other magical beast would dare approach the dwelling of a sixth-tier magical beast, and the clan members could safely move around in the not-too-distant surrounding areas.
Wu Meng smiled and said, "Come with me. Although it's only a sixth-tier magical beast, it's still quite strong for you. I won't be staying in the clan for too long, so it's better for you to go in person; it shows more sincerity."
The phrase "only a sixth-tier magical beast" greatly shocked Xiao Zhan.
He truly didn't know what realm Clan Leader Xiao Yuanshan was in… It's a pity that we, his descendants, are unworthy. Let alone a sixth-tier magical beast, even a fourth-tier magical beast could cause devastating losses to the current Xiao Family… he sighed silently.
Wu Meng led Xiao Zhan down the steps, level by level, to the lowest floor of the circular corridor. They crossed the central plaza, walked through a narrow, upward-sloping passage, and arrived at the surface.
"Clan Leader, Old Ancestor." The two Xiao Family members guarding the passage entrance greeted them.
After the two nodded in acknowledgment, they walked deeper into the valley.
After walking for a long time, they arrived at a hillside. Beside a large rock on the hillside were two lions with pointed horns on their heads, shaped like lions, with purple crystals on their bodies, and flames swirling around all four hooves.
The two lions, one large and one small, the large one was nearly twenty meters long, and the spiral horn on its head had been cut off by something unknown.
Both magical beasts had a white ring around their right eye.
Wu Meng introduced to Xiao Zhan, "This is the Amethyst Winged Lion King, the sixth-tier magical beast that has reached an agreement with me."
He then looked at the Amethyst Winged Lion King: "Lion King, this is Xiao Zhan, the Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan. I will not be staying in the Clan Land for long. From now on, any matters will be communicated by him to you."
Looking at the massive Amethyst Winged Lion King, which exuded an imposing aura, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but swallow. After calming himself, he stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying:
"Greetings, Lion King."
"Clan Leader Xiao, hello." The Amethyst Winged Lion King changed from its lying position and stood up, speaking.
It looked at Wu Meng and confirmed with him, "Senior, according to our agreement, I will guard your Xiao Clan's Clan Land for ten years, and you will give me two Transformation Pills, is that right?"
The Amethyst Winged Lion King had already been controlled by the Parasite, Amon. Its question was directed at Xiao Zhan, to let him be aware of the situation.
Xiao Zhan gasped when he heard that.
Transformation Pill, such a famous pill, even he, an outsider, had heard of it. It was a seventh-grade pill; even if the entire Xiao Family were sold now, they couldn't afford one.
Wu Meng nodded: "Yes, not only the inside of the cave, but you also need to pay attention to the safety in the valley outside. No overly strong magical beasts should be allowed to approach."
"The Xiao Clan has been settled. If the Lion King has no other matters, you can come over now."
"Alright." The Amethyst Winged Lion King nodded its massive head.
The two people and two beasts walked towards the Xiao Family Clan Land.
Upon returning to the Clan Land, the two guards at the passage entrance looked at the massive Amethyst Winged Lion King, feeling incredibly nervous.
One of them asked with some fear, "Clan Leader, what… what is this?"
"You two should also return to the Clan Land interior first. Gather all the clan members; the Clan Leader has something to announce." Wu Meng instructed.
"Yes." The two hurried inside.
Arriving at the plaza in the underground cavern, they waited for a while. After all the Xiao Family members had gathered, Xiao Zhan began to introduce the Amethyst Winged Lion King to them:
"This is the Amethyst Winged Lion King. It was invited by the Old Ancestor to protect our Xiao Family, and it will live with us. You do not need to be afraid when you see the Lion King; it will not harm anyone from our Xiao Clan, but you must remain respectful and not be rude."
Wu Meng, in the identity of Clan Leader Xiao Yuanshan, rarely appeared in general affairs of the Xiao Family, usually relaying messages through Xiao Zhan.
Firstly, it was to maintain a sense of mystery, and secondly, to strengthen Xiao Zhan's authority.
By allowing Xiao Zhan to participate in some matters with his own will, it could further confuse people, making them believe that this was a plot of the Xiao Clan, a plot of Xiao Zhan!
Furthermore, Amon would gradually cultivate Xiao Zhan's way of thinking, instill some of his own ideas into Xiao Zhan, and then gradually delegate power, allowing Xiao Zhan to think and make decisions on his own.
Amon would only provide slight guidance during Xiao Zhan's decision-making process.
Making Xiao Zhan himself believe that he was the one who formulated many of the plans!
This way, when some schemes are exposed to other ancient races in the future, they will discover that the mastermind is actually the inconspicuous Clan Leader of the fallen Xiao Clan!
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