Chapter 37

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Carrying the Demon Beast's Head to Help You

"Xiao Bei, you... you..."

Xiao Qi, after being stunned, came to his senses. Seeing Xiao Bei's calm expression, he became increasingly angry!

After taking a few deep breaths, Xiao Qi could no longer hold back and said, "Alright, Xiao Bei, you even have a reason for cheating. Let me ask you, how did you cut off the head of a fully grown Three-Headed Swallowing Sky Python, which is as powerful as an Imperial Rank martial artist?"

Then, Xiao Qi's voice grew louder, "Don't tell me you were just lucky, and when you encountered this powerful adult Three-Headed Swallowing Sky Python, it was severely injured, so much so that it couldn't move its limbs or use its aura to suppress, and you just cut off one of its heads with a single strike."

After saying this, Xiao Qi led the way in a mocking laugh.

And around them, some people immediately joined in with laughter.

Those who were cheering were Xiao Yun and the others who had also arrived at the center of the tent area. The other Xiao family members also looked at Xiao Bei with disdain, their eyes full of ridicule... more so, they were secretly laughing at the situation where Xiao Bei, the genius who had shone like a dark horse in the Xiao family, was bound to run into trouble.

Xiao Bei shook his head and looked straight at the furious Xiao Qi, saying, "I told you, I didn't cheat. And as you guessed, the demon beast, the Three-Headed Swallowing Sky Python, was indeed severely injured when I encountered it, and I cut off its head with a single strike."

Xiao Qi's expression showed a disdain for Xiao Bei's words, clearly not believing him. In his eyes, there was a hint of something about to burst.

Suddenly, Xiao Bei's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Xiao Qi, showing a puzzled expression.

Because Xiao Bei sensed a killing aura from Xiao Qi, and it was directed at him!

Xiao Bei did not want to display his full strength in front of so many Xiao family members to resist Xiao Qi. After all, he couldn't show too much power in front of these family members... of course, if Xiao Qi suddenly attacked, Xiao Bei wouldn't mind pretending to have learned a cultivation technique even stronger than the 'Blood Sacrifice Technique' to resist Xiao Qi. After all, they wouldn't need to fight for real, and the Xiao family elders would stop Xiao Qi from continuing.

He knew that Xiao Qi, his uncle, had been making things difficult for him ever since he left the family martial arts hall, all because of the bet with Xiao Li. After Xiao Bei won, Xiao Li couldn't participate in the trial.

After all, Xiao Li was Xiao Qi's biological son.

"Huh..."

Suddenly, Xiao Qi's body froze, his face changing. Then, without even caring about Xiao Bei, he turned his head towards the Xiao family elders under the puzzled gazes of the surrounding people.

Then, the two of them, along with the other two Saint Rank martial artists from the Xiao family, turned their gazes to the only Sovereign Rank martial artist among the five.

Xiao Bei knew that this elderly Sovereign Rank martial artist, who looked to be in his seventies, was the youngest brother of his nominal grandfather, Xiao Zhan, named Xiao Bai.

At that moment, Xiao Bai's face first showed a hint of disbelief, followed by joy... Xiao Bei knew why Xiao Bai was joyful. Earlier, Xiao Bei had already sensed a familiar aura approaching, which belonged to the so-called Great-Grandfather, Xiao Ting, whom he had met that morning.

"Is it, Father?"

Xiao Bai's voice, imbued with power, carried for several miles.

A moment later, a hearty laugh echoed, "Bai'er, you're all here."

Accompanying this voice, Xiao Ting, dressed in a white robe, appeared, walking through the air.

Xiao Ting's appearance immediately drew everyone's attention.

When Xiao Bei's gaze moved to Xiao Ting in the air, he immediately saw that Xiao Ting was dragging a string of things behind him... These were the relatively intact heads of the tiger-like demon beast that Xiao Bei had personally killed, the upper half of the head of the strange demon beast, and another demon beast with half its face caved in, which looked somewhat like an ape from the other half.

These three demon beasts, dragged behind Xiao Ting, had a clear purpose for Xiao Bei.

Xiao Bei hadn't expected that this so-called Great-Grandfather, Xiao Ting, would actually bring the heads of three demon beasts as he had said.

This was a great gift.

With these three heads, Xiao Ting was helping him, ensuring that his score in the family trial for hunting demon beasts would definitely be in the top ten, and perhaps even first place!

"This Xiao Ting, he does know that blood is thicker than water, and he is much better than some people. Indeed, there are differences between people."

Xiao Bei thought to himself, his impression of Xiao Ting improving even more.

"Father, you've come out of seclusion?"

In front of Xiao Ting, everyone was a junior, and only Xiao Bai, the Sovereign Rank martial artist, had the right to speak to Xiao Ting.

Xiao Ting landed.

Dressed in a white robe, his aged face now showed a slight smile.

He nodded at the delighted Xiao Bai, "You've worked hard for the family trial."

"Not at all, not at all."

Xiao Bai quickly replied. Then, seeing everyone's attention on Xiao Ting, he said in a scolding tone, "What's going on? Your great-grandfather is here, and you haven't even greeted him."

These words also had the intention of making Xiao Qi and the others greet their grandfather.

Immediately, many of the Xiao family members greeted Xiao Ting in unison, especially Xiao Qi and the others, who called out to Xiao Ting as their grandfather.

Xiao Ting's smile grew even wider.

However, at that moment, Xiao Ting's gaze turned to Xiao Bei, looking directly at him, who had yet to say anything to greet his great-grandfather.

The smile in his eyes told Xiao Bei that Xiao Ting was waiting for his response.

With the sincere gesture of carrying the heads of three demon beasts to help him win first place in the family trial, Xiao Ting was looking at him, hoping Xiao Bei would respond.

Moreover, Xiao Bei knew that this was genuine affection, not just a show.

"I, ultimately, am the Xiao Bei who has integrated with the previous Xiao Bei. My bloodline is entirely attributed to this Xiao family... My body belongs to the Xiao family, and calling Xiao Ting 'great-grandfather' for bringing the heads of three demon beasts is not at all excessive. Not calling him would be truly ungrateful."

Xiao Bei smiled slightly at Xiao Ting and said, "Great-Grandfather, hello."

This greeting marked the beginning of Xiao Bei's gradual integration into the role of the Xiao Bei from this continent, truly merging, without any distinction!

On the other side, Xiao Ting's smile became even more radiant.