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Xiao Zhan and Wu Meng left after confirming more details with Amon.
Amon in the temple watched the two leave, his eyes as innocent and pure as a baby's.
As he walked, Xiao Zhan would occasionally glance back at Amon, feeling that this mysterious existence indeed had some characteristics of a magical beast.
His way of handling things completely lacked the human smoothness, but his thinking was very clear and lucid, though compared to the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Amon seemed to have a bit more... malevolence.
"Ancestor, Amon... always gives me a feeling of... well, malevolence. He's very much like a human yet not human, as if he has no emotions at all..." Xiao Zhan said with a hint of unease.
"Perhaps it's because he's not a creature of this plane... When I first saw him, I also felt he was out of place, but he's much better now," Wu Meng replied.
They returned through the passage to the underground space where the Xiao Clan resided, and in Wu Meng's room, the two sat facing each other.
Xiao Zhan asked, "Ancestor, do you have any more instructions?"
Wu Meng opened his mouth and said, "You already know of Amon's existence and understand the power of the Worm of Spirit. Do you have any ideas on how to use it?"
Xiao Zhan frowned, "With the help of the Worm of Spirit, our Xiao Family can indeed grow rapidly in a short period, but this borrowed power ultimately has hidden dangers. It means we are placing the fate of our entire clan in the hands of the Amon Clan."
Wu Meng approved, "It's very good that you weren't swayed by the sudden benefits.
"This is indeed a huge hidden danger. Currently, I can still suppress Amon himself, but if his strength recovers, I'm afraid I won't be able to suppress him, and by then, the lifeline of our Xiao Family will be completely in his hands.
"Although, based on my understanding of him, it doesn't really matter, he won't break the agreement, but ultimately, we must rely on ourselves."
Xiao Zhan picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said:
"My idea is to let the talented younger generations of the clan cultivate on their own. We Elders who no longer have much room for improvement, as well as young people with poor talent, can use the Worm of Spirit to improve ourselves."
"Additionally, Amon's power has not yet recovered, so he cannot provide too many or too strong Worms of Spirit. Therefore, we can centralize these Worms of Spirit and give them to those who go out to complete clan missions, and then retrieve them after their missions are complete."
"Once Amon recovers a bit more, we can establish a merit system based on him. Clan members can exchange family merits for different levels of Worms of Spirit to strengthen themselves."
"These Worms of Spirit distributed through merits will be used by the clan members themselves, and the family will no longer reclaim them."
Wu Meng said, "Good, a very clear line of thought. It is a blessing for the Xiao Family to have a Patriarch like you."
"You flatter me..." Xiao Zhan hesitated for a moment, then asked,
"But the upper limit of clan members enhanced by the Worm of Spirit is constrained by Amon's upper limit, and the ultimate goal of our alliance with the Amon Clan is to cultivate a super expert who might become a Dou Emperor..."
"Among the young people in the clan currently, none meet the criteria."
Wu Meng looked at Xiao Zhan and said meaningfully, "Isn't there still the most talented one outside?"
"Ancestor, are you referring to Xiao Yan?"
Xiao Zhan certainly wouldn't forget his son, but he instinctively didn't want him to be involved with something as strange as the Worm of Spirit.
He still had great doubts about Amon in his heart and was forced to choose cooperation due to the circumstances.
"That's right, I can see his talent, and the cultivation method he practices can be described as world-shaking... The cultivation method his teacher gave him is enough to be listed as a clan-protecting cultivation method even among ancient races," Wu Meng nodded.
Xiao Zhan said with some hesitation, "But he is my son. If I designate him as the candidate, won't there be suspicion of using power for personal gain?
"The current Xiao Family has gone through such a major upheaval, and people's hearts are restless. If my actions displease the clan members, it will not be conducive to uniting the entire clan."
Wu Meng chuckled and shook his head, "Oh, you, considering the emotions of the clan members is a good thing, but as the Patriarch, sometimes you should also have the courage to make decisive decisions.
"Xiao Yan is indeed the best candidate. As for the others, I don't see the possibility of them growing up."
"Amon's matter will be told to the clan members sooner or later. You can discuss it with those Elders."
"When choosing the capable, do not avoid relatives. As long as he has the qualifications, we can support him. If he is the Patriarch's son, the most direct bloodline in the family, that's even better, as it is more conducive to the overall stability of the family."
"If those clan Elders have objections, they can come to me. Let's settle it this way!"
Xiao Zhan respectfully said, "Yes..."
Xiao Zhan was both happy and worried about Xiao Yan receiving family support and did not have much resistance.
"Oh, by the way, do we need to tell Amon about this and get his consent?"
Wu Meng shook his head and said, "No need. When we use his power to do things, he is bound to know. He won't care about the candidate. The more excellent Xiao Yan is and the faster he grows, the happier he will be."
"Although he possesses rational thinking, he is often like a child. For their race, he hasn't reached adulthood yet, and sometimes, he's quite easy to deceive."
Xiao Zhan's mouth twitched. Elder Xiao Yuanshan said that he met Amon hundreds of years ago... which means Amon has lived for at least hundreds of years. A child who is hundreds of years old?
"Since we've decided to cultivate your son, Xiao Yan, then the most important thing for our Xiao Clan going forward is this 'Emperor Yan Cultivation Plan.' As the Patriarch of the Xiao Clan and his father, you must put in more effort..."
"Amon has an ability to share the senses of the Worm of Spirit and share these senses with the person who has fused with the Worm of Spirit."
"Later, you should also fuse with a Worm of Spirit, and then mentally connect with the Amon Clan member who is impersonating you in Wu Tan City, remotely control him, and provide some guidance to Xiao Yan."
"However, what you need to pay attention to is that you cannot reveal Amon's existence to him, nor can you tell him the current situation of the family."
"When the news of the Xiao Clan's upheaval and its devastation by the Soul Clan reaches his ears, such hatred will become the motivation for him to strive upwards."
A trace of heartache flashed in Xiao Zhan's eyes: "Will this be too cruel for the child?"
Wu Meng's tone was slightly cold: "A sharp sword comes from grinding; the growth of a Dou Emperor is destined to be built upon countless bones, experiencing trials of blades, blood, and fire. This is merely the illusion of a family's destruction, and it is already a rather benevolent outcome."
"If Soul Emperor, the ruler of the Soul Clan, were in my same position, he wouldn't mind truly sacrificing the entire family for that slim possibility."
Xiao Zhan sighed deeply and nodded.
As if feeling that his previous words were too harsh, Wu Meng then said in a somewhat teasing tone:
"As one of the few members of the Xiao Clan who will not come into contact with the Amon Clan, your son Xiao Yan can also be considered a means for us to guard against the Amon Clan."
"Even if I can no longer suppress Amon in the future, and the Xiao Clan completely falls under Amon's control, your son will still remain independent outside, and the Xiao Clan will not be without hope."
"Therefore, you must let your son have many descendants... It's best if he can develop into another branch of the Xiao Clan, a branch that doesn't rely on Amon. By then, his side will be the main branch."
"Xiao Yan's lifelong matters..." A hint of anticipation appeared in Xiao Zhan's eyes. He also wanted to hold his grandchildren.
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