Chapter 50: Sense of Honor, Sense of Belonging

A black fierce wolf has made you so afraid. Do you still have the courage of the Xiao family's sons? How can you disgrace the sons of the Xiao family? Elite, what a joke!"

Xiao Qi's roar grew louder and louder.

However, when Xiao Qi's gaze swept over Xiao Bei's face, he was slightly taken aback. He didn't expect that Xiao Bei's face remained calm, as if nothing could make him show intense emotional fluctuations.

Frowning, he suspected something, then Xiao Qi's gaze continued to scan the others.

"Xiao Qi, prepare to take these family members back now..."

Xiao Bai said solemnly to Xiao Qi at this moment.

Xiao Qi was about to respond when he suddenly heard several family members in the crowd say in unison, "We disagree."

"Oh?" A cold light flashed in Xiao Qi's eyes as he scanned the area. "So, you are opposing the decision made by the elders of the Xiao family? Do you believe that your family trial qualifications can be directly revoked?"

Among them, a tall, thin young man with a dark complexion, about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, was the most daring. When others slightly lowered their heads to avoid Xiao Qi's gaze, this young man did not avoid Xiao Qi's eyes.

However, Xiao Bei guessed that this was related to the young man's status. After all, Xiao Bei felt that his strength was that of an eighth-rank innate martial artist, one of the few highly skilled Xiao family members present. Moreover, his status was likely not low, which is why he dared to speak up at this moment.

The young man looked straight at Xiao Qi and said, "Uncle Xiao Qi, I'm not afraid of having my qualification revoked because, this time, I estimate that I have no chance of entering the top ten. Even if you don't revoke my trial qualification, I won't have a chance to participate in the trial arena competition this time."

"Xiao Xu, do you know that by saying this, you are openly defying the elders of the Xiao family? I can take action against you because of these words."

Xiao Qi's face turned grim, and his hand seemed to be gathering martial energy.

The young man named Xiao Xu showed a hint of fear, but Xiao Bei observed that he was clenching his fists. Although he was timid, he still spoke to the angry Xiao Qi, "Uncle Xiao Qi, I am a son of the Xiao family. Because I am a son of the Xiao family, I want to win, and I want to enter the top ten of the family trial to hunt beasts. My martial achievements are for this day. I want to prove myself, I can do it. Uncle Xiao Qi, please give me this chance, I beg you..."

As he spoke, Xiao Xu knelt on the ground.

"Please, Uncle Xiao Qi..."

"I beg you, Uncle Xiao Qi..."

"Uncle Xiao Qi, we are sons of the Xiao family, we don't want to lose..."

Xiao Xu's words stirred many responses!

In an instant, more than half of the Xiao family members knelt down!

The shouts were deafening, and they carried a sense of solemnity and pride!

In this vast place, everything seemed to be saying that these were the true sons of the Xiao family... A man's knees are worth their weight in gold, yes, this saying is true, so kneeling should be done with caution, and when kneeling, there should be a sense of sorrow!

Sorrow, grief, and desolation... ultimately, they transformed into a spirit, a震慑 (awe-inspiring presence)!

In the afterglow of the sunset, this scene gave an indescribable feeling!

At this moment, Xiao Bei suddenly felt a strange sensation in his heart. Although it was strange, Xiao Bei had to admit that this strange feeling made him feel warm.

This scene, this picture, reminded Xiao Bei of a very familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar scene—the arena, where many people, a sea of black, stood excitedly, surrounding a large platform, whether they were men or women, old or young.

And he himself stood on that platform, facing a blond, blue-eyed person.

At that time, he was not very strong, and his enemy was a bit stronger. When he fought and won, winning the international competition, the Chinese people with the dragon totem all cheered loudly.

Some people had swollen hands from clapping, some had tears in their eyes, some jumped up and down, waving at him, and others shouted to the people of other countries, "Did you see? The Chinese people won, Chinese martial arts won! Did you see, are you convinced?"... That scene was one that Xiao Bei would never forget—

"Only because we are of the same ethnicity, they acted like that... Now, this strange feeling in my heart is because I am a member of the Xiao family, and hearing these bold words, I am deeply moved. The Xiao family, sigh, the Xiao family... I will do my best... However, I didn't expect that among these Xiao family members, there are still some with genuine emotions. As long as there are these people, given some time to develop, the Xiao family will not decline."

"You..."

Xiao Qi raised his arm high, suddenly feeling that the scene before him made his head ache. Unconsciously, his words paused, then he turned his head and looked at Xiao Bai, who had already stood up.

Xiao Bai nodded at him, then took a step forward, standing in front of Xiao Qi, facing the crowd of Xiao family members.

"The rules of the family trial cannot be changed!"

Xiao Bai's words made Xiao Xu and the others, who were kneeling, shed tears.

"However... for this trial, I can make a special decision. In addition to the top ten Xiao family members who will hunt beasts, I will add three more slots."

Waving his hand, Xiao Bai continued.

These words, spoken with great certainty, made the faces of the Xiao family members who were kneeling on the ground instantly change from disappointment to hope.

It was as if their lives had gained a new light at this moment!

"These three slots will be decided among those who have the courage to kneel on the ground. The period is one day, and only the top three who hunt beasts among you will be chosen. Start now, and by this time tomorrow, before sunset, I hope to see you here again... and you will have proven that you are sons of the Xiao family who do not accept defeat!... Remember, the top three among you will have the qualification to participate in the family trial arena competition!"

After speaking loudly, Xiao Bai added, "The rest, return to the Xiao family with Xiao Qi!"

"Brother, brother..."

At this moment, Xiao Yun, who had been ordered to stay in his tent, was called out by the people Xiao Lu had sent. He immediately saw Xiao Bing's bloodied and mangled body and shouted loudly, his voice filled with sorrow.

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