Now, it was autumn at the foot of the mountain, and the sky was tinged with yellow.
The autumn air was refreshing along the way … fiery red maple leaves, golden paddy, emerald green pine and cypress, azure blue sky, and cotton-like white clouds.
It was truly autumn on the trees and sunset on the mountains.
Xiao Han galloped on his horse and felt extremely carefree.
This time, when Xiao Han followed Ah Chou down the mountain, he indeed had the intention of emptying his mind, touring the mountains and rivers, and observing the world.
Of course, if there was a chance to gain experience in the Jianghu, Xiao Han would not let it go.
As for Ah Chou, once he left the mountain, he was extremely excited, as if he had been holding it in for a long time.
His eyebrows danced and his face beamed with joy.
Moreover, his eyes could not help but overflow with intense yearning and longing.
Xiao Han recalled that Ah Chou once told him that he had a fiancée waiting for him at home.
"Heh … Senior Brother Ah Chou, now that you're back home, you can finally see your beloved wife. Congratulations, congratulations, hahaha." Xiao Han could not help but tease.
Ah Chou was actually shy and said bitterly.
"Xiao Han, to tell you the truth, I really want to see Jiaojiao every day and every night …"
"Jiaojiao?
That's a good name!
It sounds like a beauty's name. "Xiao Han smiled.
"Jiaojiao is as pretty as a flower and as beautiful as a fairy.
That's right, Xiao Han, you can't compare to your two female friends from Medicine King Valley. "Ah Chou said seriously.
"Medicine King Valley?" Xiao Han's expression froze for a moment before he smiled faintly. "Let's talk about this after I reach the True Qi Realm!"
"Sorry, Xiao Han.
I didn't mean to mention this. "Ah Chou quickly changed his words.
"Oh right, Xiao Han, I haven't told you my real name.
I'm called 'Shao Yunfan'.
But in Cloud Rain Sect, everyone calls me 'Ah Chou'. Xiao Han, you don't have to change it.
I'm already used to it. "
"Oh … Senior Brother Ah Chou, your name is quite elegant." Xiao Han said seriously.
"Xiao Han, my clan is located in the 'Blazing Flame City' in the Beacon Fire Empire. It's tens of thousands of miles away from our Cloud Rain Sect. But we travel thousands of miles on our Dragon Horses. We can arrive in a few days." Ah Chou continued.
"While we're on our way, I'll tell you about the family's situation."
Gradually, Ah Chou's expression turned serious.
"Senior Brother Ah Chou, please speak. I'm all ears." Xiao Han said seriously.
"Xiao Han, firstly, Scorch Blaze City is a city, not a small town.
The population was in the millions, and the army of the Beacon Fire Empire was stationed there.
It could be considered a major city in the Beacon Fire Empire.
A strategic location.
Whereas our Shao Clan is worthy of being the number one clan in Scorch City.
Prestigious families, aristocratic families, and great clans.
It's not exaggerated at all to say that Scorch City is controlled by our Shao Clan.
Even the City Lord has to act according to our family's old man's mood … "
"Amazing …" Xiao Han sighed.
"Senior Brother Ah Chou, I really didn't expect that your clan is so powerful in the secular world!"
"Heh … Xiao Han, I don't dare to say that you have overwhelming power.
You should know that sects are still the dominant force in the world today. The large sects can stand up to the empire.
Clans are not worth mentioning in front of the large sects. "Ah Chou smiled.
"Xiao Han, speaking of which, our Shao Clan's current Clan Head is my grandfather.
My grandfather has eight sons, and I'm the only son of my grandfather's fourth son.
How do I put it … My mother only gave birth to me, my father's only son.
As for the children of my father's concubines, they are born of concubines and will never have the qualifications to inherit the Clan Head … Xiao Han, do you understand what I'm saying? "
Xiao Han knocked his head and pondered for a while before speaking.
"Senior Brother Ah Chou, I understand.
Your Shao Family is a prestigious family that has flourished and flourished.
You belong to the direct line of descent.
You have the qualifications to inherit the Clan Head in the future.
Is that what you mean? "
"Yes …" Ah Chou nodded deeply and said thoughtfully.
"However, Xiao Han, it's extremely difficult for me to inherit my grandfather's position.
My grandfather has eight sons, and my father's line of descent is somewhat lacking.
As his only son, my father has high expectations of me and spent a lot of effort to send me to the Cloud Rain Sect to cultivate martial dao.
However, my aptitude and bone structure are really the worst.
Relying on the elixirs you bought for me and the Withered Tree Collection that you gave me, I barely managed to enter the Marrow Refinement Realm.
Sigh … I feel ashamed just thinking about it.
My uncle's eldest son, Shao Yuntian, entered the Eight Desolation Hall at a young age and is a genius. Now in the outer sect of the Eight Desolation Hall, he is one of the top ten geniuses and has a bright future. He is the undisputed top talent of the Shao Clan and will inherit the position of Clan Head in the future. Second uncle's third son, Shao Yunfeng, is a peerless talent. It is said that in recent years, he has risen like a comet in the Raging Flame Sect. He is at the peak of the Blood Transformation Realm and half a step into true qi. He is an exceptional talent among the younger generation of the Raging Flame Sect and has a high chance of successfully breaking through to the true qi realm … Forget it, I won't talk about it anymore. These cousins are like mountains pressing on my head, making it hard for me to breathe.
In fact, every time I attend the clan meeting, I cannot avoid being ridiculed and ridiculed.
No one will pay attention to an insignificant person like me … "
Ah Chou laughed self-mockingly. "In terms of talent, I have no talent. In terms of cultivation, I am barely at the Marrow Refinement Realm. It is impossible for me to achieve the Blood Transformation Realm. In terms of connections, I only have you, Xiao Han, as my friend and brother in the Cloud Rain Sect.
They're not like my cousins. Every time they come back to participate in the clan gathering, they're always calling their friends. They're all powerful and dazzling … Sigh, Xiao Han, although I'm from a big clan, I feel very inferior and helpless.
In fact, I have no ambition. Getting involved in the position of Clan Head will only disappoint my father's expectations. "
"Next year, I will return to the clan and find a leisurely job. I will not compete with others and will not participate in the twists and turns of the clan.
But luckily, I still have Jiao Jiao. Once I think of being able to spend the rest of my life with her and let her bear my children, I feel that this life is enough. Hahaha, Xiao Han, I am sorry to tell you so many heavy things. "Ah Chou shook his head and laughed.
"Heh … Senior Brother Ah Chou, don't belittle yourself.
Don't worry, I am not talented. But this time, I will return to the Shao Clan with Senior Brother Ah Chou. I will definitely do my best and fight for your reputation!
If those cousins of yours dare to mock you again, I will naturally have a way to deal with them! "Xiao Han laughed and patted Ah Chou's shoulder to show encouragement.
"Yes, Xiao Han, your combat strength is terrifying. You can kill people above your level as easily as drinking water and eating. You have vaguely become a great genius in the outer sect of the Cloud Rain Sect. You are outstanding and aloof. Befriending you will not lose to the connections my cousins have painstakingly built up!
This time, my father will definitely be very happy! "Ah Chou laughed loudly.
"Let's go, Xiao Han. Let's hurry back to Scorching Flame City!"
"Let's go!"
The two wyrm horses galloped away.
…
Three days later.
A city appeared in Xiao Han and Ah Chou's vision.
This city was square and stretched for thousands of miles. It was like a crouching tiger and coiled dragon, giving off a strict atmosphere!
There was a moat in front of the city gates.
The moat was deep and wide. The city walls were tall and thick, giving off a majestic aura of one man holding the pass against ten thousand enemies.
Outside the city, there was a continuous military camp with flags like the sea. The city walls were filled with soldiers with tough bodies and armor. They were ready to fight, like dragons and tigers!
What a city!