At the critical moment.
Xiao Tiance and some of the clan members couldn't help but close their eyes. It seemed they didn't want to witness the scene of Xiao Ming being smashed in the head by his own brother.
But just as Xiao Ren was about to reach within three meters, a talisman suddenly appeared in Xiao Ming's hand. It spontaneously combusted, releasing a burst of intense light, and the surrounding space twisted in an instant.
"A spatial teleportation talisman?!"
Seeing this, Xiao Ren was dumbfounded. Such a life-saving tool was extraordinary. Even in the Sacred Land, apart from the Holy Son and Holy Daughter, not even the core disciples had one.
Unexpectedly, his own elder brother actually possessed such a treasure?!
"We will meet again..." Looking at Xiao Ren's astonished face, Xiao Ming left a cold remark before disappearing from the Xiao family hall.
Xiao Ren's body paused for a moment, then crashed into the wall of the hall, creating a large hole.
The entire hall fell into dead silence, everyone staring blankly ahead. They thought Xiao Ming was doomed, but unexpectedly, he had a hidden card up his sleeve.
"Damn it, he got away!!" Failing to kill his own brother with a single strike, Xiao Ren's eyes turned blood-red, "Order a manhunt for this traitor, he must not be allowed to live!!"
As these words echoed in the hall, Xiao Tiance and the others' expressions changed.
"What?!"
"Ren'er, your brother is already a cripple, and you still won't let him go?!" Lin Wanqing looked at Xiao Ren in disbelief, nearly fainting in Xiao Tiance's arms.
Brother against brother was already unfortunate. Now, to fight to the death was misfortune upon misfortune. What had she, Lin Wanqing, done wrong for her two sons to end up like this?!
"Heh, disrespectful to parents, framing siblings, this child is not only despicable and insidious but also vengeful. Just based on what he said... If we don't eliminate him early, he will surely seek revenge in the future. So... he must die!!" Hearing Lin Wanqing's words, Xiao Ren slowly turned around, his voice cold as he replied.
"But Ren'er, your brother is already crippled..." Lin Wanqing trembled upon hearing this. She still wanted to fight for a way out for Xiao Ming, not knowing if it was out of guilt or genuine affection for him.
"Enough!! Ren'er this, Ren'er that, he's already severed ties with us, and you're still here pitying him, trying to smear my face?" Before Lin Wanqing could finish, Xiao Ren interrupted angrily, "Now, I am your son, your only son! You wouldn't want... to lose another son after losing one, would you?!"
With these words, Lin Wanqing's face turned deathly pale, her body trembling but unable to speak, only tears streaming down her face.
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"Pass my order... Launch a full-scale manhunt for Xiao Ming. If any trace of him is found, he must be brought back to the Xiao family! Dead or alive, he must be seen!" As Lin Wanqing and Xiao Ren finished speaking, Xiao Tiance's expression changed slightly before he issued the order in a low voice.
This left many members of the Xiao family in shock. It seemed...
The family head had completely sided with Xiao Ren between his two sons. Even if this younger son wanted to kill his elder brother.
"Tiance?!"
Hearing Xiao Tiance's order, Lin Wanqing nearly collapsed to the ground. In a state of inner collapse, she covered her face and rushed out of the Xiao family hall.
"Father, you are truly wise..." Xiao Ren looked at his father with a satisfied smile.
A man must be ruthless.
Such actions were befitting of his father, who would be worthy of his favor in the future!
"Things have come to this, there's no other choice..." Xiao Tiance sighed inwardly, his expression complex.
He could clearly see that Xiao Ren and Xiao Yating had framed Xiao Ming. But one mistake led to another, and now that things had reached this point, he could only continue down the wrong path.
After all, this younger son had the backing of the Sacred Land and would be his support in the future. Choosing between the two sons, anyone with sense would know which to choose!
"Today's events must not be spread, or else... face the consequences!" Suppressing his inner turmoil, Xiao Tiance glanced at everyone, his voice low and warning.
"Family head, Miss Su is here!!"
Just as Xiao Tiance finished giving his orders, a guard rushed in to report.
"Miss Su?" Xiao Tiance was slightly taken aback, momentarily unsure of who it was.
"It's Miss Su Qingyue, who grew up with Young Master Xiao Ming and was betrothed to him as a child."
"She has brought a veiled woman, claiming to be a core disciple of Fuyou Sacred Land, saying they have important matters to discuss with the family head and young master."
"Fuyou Sacred Land?" Xiao Tiance's expression changed, his voice urgent as he asked, "Did she say who that person is to her?"
"She didn't specify, but I overheard her calling that person 'senior sister'..."
The attendant replied truthfully, causing Xiao Tiance's expression to change again.
Fuyou Sacred Land! It was one of the five major powers in the Northern Xuan Realm, alongside Taiyi Sacred Land, Yaokun Sacred Land, Nine Nether Demon Gate, and Great Qian Sacred Dynasty.
Though he knew the young girl from the Su family had a special constitution, he didn't expect her to be accepted into Fuyou Sacred Land.
But speaking of which. Her bringing her senior sister at this critical moment, could it be that she wanted to settle the marriage arranged with the Xiao family before heading to Fuyou Sacred Land for cultivation?
As Xiao Tiance speculated, the two women had already crossed the front courtyard and arrived at the Xiao family's hall.
"Knowing someone from the Sacred Land is visiting, yet taking so long to come out and greet them. Junior sister, it seems the Xiao family doesn't value you enough!" Upon reaching the hall's front courtyard. The leading woman in a plain dress, her expression indifferent, spoke coldly to the woman behind her, making Su Qingyue appear somewhat embarrassed.
"Senior Sister Yun Ling, please don't say that. The Xiao and Su families have been friends for generations, maybe something just came up." Seeing Yun Ling intending to give the other party a hard time, Su Qingyue quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"Hahaha, so it's my niece Su. It's been years since we last met, and you've grown so much. Not only have you become so beautiful, but your demeanor is also extraordinary." As Yun Ling spoke, Xiao Tiance laughed heartily, quickly stepping forward to greet them.
After generously complimenting Su Qingyue, he looked at Yun Ling with slight curiosity, then asked knowingly, "I think I heard something about the Sacred Land earlier. Could it be... that this ethereal fairy beside my niece Su is a young talent from Fuyou Sacred Land?"
"Fuyou Sacred Land, Yun Ling." Yun Ling nodded slightly, her voice cold as she replied. She had the demeanor of a celestial being descending.
"Yun Ling? Could it be... one of the three core disciples of Jade Maiden Peak in Fuyou Sacred Land, most likely to become a Saintess?!" Hearing Yun Ling's response, both Xiao Tiance and Xiao Ren's expressions changed, looking at her with some shock.
One was the head of the Xiao family, the other a disciple of the Sacred Land. They had heard of some of the prodigies from the five major powers, including this woman who was making waves in Fuyou Sacred Land.
Unexpectedly. She would visit with the Su family's daughter, seemingly to support Su Qingyue!
"Hahaha, so it's the renowned fairy from Fuyou Sacred Land. Meeting you today, I see your reputation is well-deserved. It seems my niece Su has joined Fuyou Sacred Land, truly something to celebrate." With some speculation in mind, Xiao Tiance clasped his hands in greeting, "Did the two of you come to the Xiao family today for the marriage arranged eleven years ago between me and the Su family head?"
"Mm..." Yun Ling and Su Qingyue nodded, the latter's expression slightly unnatural, as if a bit embarrassed.
"Hahaha, I understand, I understand!" Seeing their reaction, Xiao Tiance looked enlightened, immediately speaking freely, "The marriage back then was set on a whim after drinking too much with your father, disregarding my niece Su's feelings. Since my niece Su finds the marriage inappropriate, I will annul it today. In the future, when you go to Fuyou Sacred Land, you need not worry about this matter..."
"Wait a moment!" Before Xiao Tiance could finish, Su Qingyue suddenly interrupted, "Uncle Xiao, I didn't say I came to break off the engagement, did I? How can you make such a decision on your own?!"