Chapter 164

After learning about Xiao Ning's decision, the two women handed over the responsibilities to others and stuck to him from the next day. 

Xiao Ning dared not refuse them and spent the next few days with Ya Fei and Cai Lin. Soon, both women became pregnant. Xiao Ning jumped with joy after learning the news. 

Soon, the news spread throughout the small realm, and everyone beamed with joy. The women of Xiao and the snake-people clan volunteered to care for Yai Fei and Cai Lin. 

Xiao Ning carefully selected two maids for Ya Fei and Cai Lin and rewarded them with precious pills that contained his blood. 

Xiao Ning's actions touched both Yai Fei and Cai Lin's hearts. They were the first beneficiaries of his blood and knew its importance. It was no less than a heavenly treasure that could reshape a person's talent. 

Happy days don't last long, and the deadline for Xiao Ning's departure soon approached. 

Xiao Ning was reluctant to leave, not to mention his two wives, but to fight for his and his descendants' future, Xiao Ning steeled his heart. 

Originally, he wanted to let Old Li stay behind and protect everyone, but Medusa and Ya Fei firmly rejected it. If Old Li protected Xiao Ning, only then would they be relieved. 

Medusa felt she was strong enough to handle everything. Although she is pregnant, she is still a Dou Ancestor. 

Moreover, no one knew about the small realm in the first place; hence, Xiao Ning felt at ease to travel with Old Li. 

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Xiao Ning and Old Li appeared outside the valley, and Old Li disappeared after he said, "Young Master, I won't make a move unless you encounter a life-threatening crisis." 

Xiao Ning had an 'I knew it' expression on his face, and he did not bother to bicker with Old Li. Xiao Ning also never thought of relying on him unless necessary. 

Over time, Xiao Ning became more proficient in controlling his bloodline power. Now, with each breath, an aura based on his bloodline lingered over his body. In layman's language, it was a kind of momentum. 

In the future, as long as Xiao Ning could completely master it, his every action would be accompanied by this momentum. With the advantage of his peak bloodline, Xiao Ning could stun his opponents effortlessly by waving his hands. 

His aura frightened the magical beasts in the surroundings, and Xiao Ning walked out of the magical beast mountain range unhindered. Soon, he came to the Qingshan town. 

Xiao Ning never thought he would return to Qingshan town under the current circumstances. He suppressed the throbbing in his heart and hired a carriage for the next journey. 

His actions were swift, and Xiao Ning left the town the very next day. His next destination was a fortress at the border of the Jia Ma Empire. Only from there his real journey would begin. 

With the help of Old Li, Xiao Ning disguised himself before coming to Qingshan town. He was ruthless enough to destroy Wu Tian City to hide the Xiao Clan; how dare he show up openly? 

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Over the next few days, Xiao Ning, disguised as a plain-looking middle-aged man, crossed many cities. During this, he learned about the latest events that took place in the empire. 

One in particular shocked him, and Xiao Ning praised himself for being smart. 'Fortunately, I acted in time and disguised myself,' he thought.

A day after the Xiao Clan disappeared, a battle shaking the foundation of the empire took place. 

Two Dou Saints came to this barren land to find the traces of the Xiao Clan. Finally, the only clue led them to Rock Desert City, where Xiao Yan's family resided. 

To a Dou Saint, the Jia Ma empire was like his backyard. As expected, the two Dou Saints fought in the sky over the Rock Desert City. 

No one knew what the Jia Ma empire possessed that attracted two Dou Saints. After the battle, both the Rock Desert City and Dou Saints disappeared. 

Xiao Ning, who learned this news, pondered for a moment and guessed the identities of two Dou Saints. 'If I am not mistaken, it should be the work of the Hall of Souls and the Gu Clan,' he thought. 

"The only thing worth their time is Xiao Yan and his relatives." He spoke to himself. 

Xiao Ning felt even if a Dou Saint targeted Xiao Yan, the latter still must be alive. 

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Xiao Ning's guess was correct. The two Dou Saints were indeed from the Hall of Souls and the Gu Clan. Their target was the remnants of Xiao Clan who escaped the tragedy of the Wu Tian City. 

The Dou Saints, unable to find the Xiao Clan, concluded that the Xiao Clan must have perished along with others in Wu Tian City. 

The two Dou Saints fought over Xiao Yan and his relatives. Ultimately, the two had similar strengths and couldn't eliminate the other party, nor did they intend to do so. 

Xiao Yan and the other three were not worthy of a Dou Saint to put his life on the line. In the end, Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan's father, died under the attack of the saint belonging to the Hall of Souls. 

The Gu Clan saint took the three brothers regardless of their wishes and left. 

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Xiao Ning had no way to find out what happened, but he still guessed the overall matter and thought of countermeasures. 

Soon, Xiao Ning's carefree journey ended after he saw a massive fortress in the distance. He couldn't help but nod in approval after seeing the gigantic wall and soldiers radiating murderous intent patrolling. 

Xiao Ning's disguise did not arouse the soldiers' suspicion, and they let him through after a routine inspection. Even Xiao Ning marveled at Old Li's technique, but then again, it was worthy of a being standing at half-saint rank. 

After leaving the empire, Xiao Ning took a deep breath, and a bright light shone in his eyes. A trace of excitement flashed on his face as he stared towards the Black-Corner Regions direction. 

The Black-Corner Region was the most suitable place for him to thrive, and Xiao Ning was looking forward to the surprises this chaotic place would bring him.