Chapter 20

If this Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon were to appear outside, it would undoubtedly attract countless alchemists. The allure of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon is extraordinarily strong. If a real fight were to break out, not only the Xiao Clan, but the entire Imperial Continent could be turned upside down. How could this not shock the entire Xiao Clan?

Xiao Li was also in a state of surprise. Suddenly, a black shadow rushed forward from behind him—it was Xiao Yan.

Xiao Li hurriedly reached out to grab Xiao Yan, but seeing Xiao Yan already flying several dozen feet away, he could only helplessly retract his hand.

Approaching the Thunder Dragon, Xiao Yan extended his arm. The Thunder Dragon's massive head slowly leaned against Xiao Yan's hand, as if it had found its master, seeming to enjoy it greatly. Suddenly, a burst of golden light shrank, and the nearly hundred-meter-long dragon body that had been coiling in the air was gone. A boy who looked to be about seven or eight years old slowly landed beside Xiao Yan, looking somewhat tired.

The boy had two golden eyebrows and a pair of golden eyes. His naked body still shimmered with the golden lightning that had not completely dissipated, looking quite peculiar. All the members of the Xiao Clan stared in a daze.

The sudden turn of events made Xiao Yan quite emotional. When he saw the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon in the Thunder Pool within the Ancient Dragon of the Void, it was merely a mutual benefit that led him to help the Thunder Dragon gather its spirit. Xiao Yan never imagined that this would make the young Thunder Dragon remember his kindness and come to the Imperial Continent at any cost.

"Does this kid, Xiao Yan, really have such incredible luck?" Not just Xiao Li, but every member of the Xiao Clan stared in disbelief at this unbelievable scene. Even in the Imperial Continent, those who possess the Nine Profound Golden Thunder are few and far between.

Xiao Yan slowly landed, with the boy floating behind him. Xiao Li took a step forward and said, "Young Xiao Yan, congratulations." The other members of the Xiao Clan also came forward one by one to congratulate Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan merely smiled faintly and waved his hand helplessly. In truth, he himself was not clear about what was happening. What he had done back then was just something within his capabilities, but now it seemed to have given him a tremendous reward.

Xiao Yan could not bear the various looks from the people. He bowed to Xiao Li and said, "Ancestor, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Xiao Li nodded, secretly admiring Xiao Yan. In just two days, he had caused such a huge stir. After secretly praising him, he also secretly rejoiced that the Golden Thunder Dragon had no intention of attacking. Otherwise, if the Illusory Beast Pillar were to collapse, the entire Xiao Clan might also collapse due to the lack of support.

These five stone pillars are called the Illusory Beast Pillars, which are the pillars supporting the entire Xiao Clan. Of course, they have other functions as well. The five pillars can summon beasts and are also a mysterious passage to the Dou Qi Continent, but only beasts can use this passage. If a human were to enter with their physical body, they would be instantly crushed to death unless they surpassed the Dou Di realm. Only after surpassing the Dou Di realm would they have the qualifications and ability to enter.

Xiao Yan did not dare to be negligent. The way the Xiao Clan members looked at him was the same as when he was a prodigy in his childhood, filled with awe. He felt a strange sense of satisfaction that he hadn't felt in years. Xiao Yan avoided their gazes and quickly returned to his residence with the Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon, who had transformed into a human.

Arriving at the residence designated by Xiao Li, Xiao Yan pushed the door open. The house was quite large and lavishly decorated. Xiao Yan looked around and then led the boy inside.

Xiao Yan sat down and asked the boy to sit as well. Looking at the boy, who appeared to be about seven or eight years old, with slightly golden skin and clearly defined muscle contours, Xiao Yan smiled and asked, "What's your name?"

The boy slowly sat down beside Xiao Yan and replied hoarsely, "Long Yi."

Xiao Yan, seeing the expressionless face of Long Yi, frowned slightly and asked, "Why did you come to find me?"

A flash of excitement appeared on Long Yi's face. "You gathered my spirit for me back then. You are my father!"

"Father?!"

Damn! How did he end up with a son out of nowhere!

Xiao Yan was helpless and laughed bitterly. "That was just a small favor, not worth mentioning. I don't think 'father' is appropriate. How about we call each other brothers from now on..."

Before Xiao Yan could finish, Long Yi suddenly transformed into a small dragon and fell to the ground. Xiao Yan was startled and quickly supported Long Yi, channeling his Dou Qi into Long Yi's body. Only then did he realize that Long Yi was seriously injured.

"He's injured, and quite badly! I need to treat his injuries as soon as possible." Xiao Yan thought.

Suddenly, an old voice sounded in Xiao Yan's ear, "Send him into the tower."

Who? Whose voice? The tower? The small tower? Yes, it's the small tower! Xiao Yan quickly took out the small tower and asked, "Are you talking to me? Who are you?"

The old voice continued calmly, "You don't need to know my identity for now. Just call me Elder Zhan. You can enter by channeling your soul force into the tower."

Xiao Yan nodded and immediately released his soul force, channeling it into the small tower. Immediately, Xiao Yan and Long Yi's figures transformed into a golden light and entered the golden tower. The golden tower then slowly floated in the air, emitting a strange glow, instantly enveloping the room in a faint golden mist.