When Xu Mu first returned, the Xu Family, despite being a recognizable figure, partially owing to having several Golden Core Stage members, was only somewhat well-known in the DaYuan Dynasty and in the Eastern Region.
Now, their clan is ranked among the top ten super cultivator families on the continent.
That's mainly because Xu Mu issued strict orders, enforcing they maintain a low profile.
Otherwise, they could easily reach the top three.
After all, as the world's top alchemist, Xu Mu was sought after by virtually all cultivation forces. With such circumstances, it wouldn't be difficult for him to find a noble family to join.
However, the Xu Family had only been developing for a short period, and their foundation was still a bit lacking. High-profile was not necessarily a good thing, as the famous Chinese proverb said, "The bird that sticks its head out is the first to get shot."
With Xu Mu around, things would naturally go smoothly.