Chapter 1590: The Shocked Ancestor of the Zhao Family

In the main hall of the Zhao Family.

"Come, come, come… Young Friend Xiao has returned, and your Family can finally be reunited. This is truly a joyous occasion."

The Ancestor of the Zhao Family wore a smile as he picked up a cup of wine to offer a toast to Xiao Fan.

The Head of the Zhao Family, several Elders of the Zhao Family, as well as Wei Zhongshan and Chiyue Lianshang, were all present.

"The Zhao Family has worked hard during this time."

Xiao Fan nodded in acknowledgment and raised his cup to clink it with the Ancestor of the Zhao Family.

Lier sat beside Xiao Fan, and Zhao Yanfu sat on his other side.

"Young Friend Xiao, you are young and promising… In just a few short years, you have actually reached the Jiesheng Realm. This is truly a joyous occasion!" The Head of the Zhao Family raised his cup and also offered a toast to Xiao Fan.

"You are too kind, there is no need for such formalities."

"Young Friend Xiao… You are truly a dragon and phoenix among men, with limitless prospects. This old man will also offer you a toast!" The Grand Elder of the Zhao Family raised his cup.

"Indeed… Even the current Wang Yu is far inferior compared to you!" The Ninth Elder of the Zhao Family raised his cup to offer a toast.

"…"

These old fellows of the Zhao Family were all extremely enthusiastic.

This was, of course, because of the instructions given by the Ancestor of the Zhao Family.

While Xiao Fan and Zhao Yanfu were reminiscing, the Ancestor of the Zhao Family had already told them just how strong Xiao Fan was now!

The aura radiating from Xiao Fan alone was enough to make the Ancestor of the Zhao Family lose any thought of opposing him.

The Head of the Zhao Family and these Elders were all greatly shocked upon hearing this.

Could this Xiao Fan really be this strong now?

Originally, they had not looked down on Xiao Fan.

Now, they dared not underestimate him even more…

Of course, regarding the speculation of the Ancestor of the Zhao Family—whether Xiao Fan had reached the level of the Demon Emperor and the Imperial Ancestor—he did not dare to speak rashly.

Zhao Yanfu's gaze had been fixed on Chiyue Lianshang.

And Chiyue Lianshang's gaze was also fixed on Zhao Yanfu…

Xiao Fan had not yet introduced them to each other.

But a woman's intuition… made Zhao Yanfu feel that this woman had a connection with Xiao Fan!

And Chiyue Lianshang was observing… to see if this new sister would be easy to get along with in the future.

Although Wei Zhongshan's Realm was low, he had now become quite the hot commodity.

The last time Xiao Fan came to the Youming Prefecture, he brought him along.

This time, upon returning, he brought him again.

Wei Zhongshan was definitely a trusted confidant among confidants!

"Brother Wei, come… have a drink!"

"Hahahaha, Brother Wei, I wonder if you are married?"

"I… not yet!" Wei Zhongshan was stunned and immediately shook his head.

Could his spring be coming again?

The last time was at the Ji Family!

It had already been several years!

"Hehehe… This old man has a granddaughter, sixteen this year, as beautiful as a flower. Why don't we try to set you two up…" The Grand Elder of the Zhao Family said with a chuckle.

"This is good… This is acceptable." Wei Zhongshan smiled like a blooming flower.

Two eights… referred to sixteen years old.

"Hehehe… Then after the banquet, Brother Wei, you come with me!" The Grand Elder of the Zhao Family patted Wei Zhongshan on the shoulder.

"Brother Wei… I have a daughter who is not married this year either. Why don't you take a look at her too?" The Third Elder of the Zhao Family said hurriedly.

"My Family is the same, my granddaughter is not married… Brother Wei, let's go take a look together in a while."

"Brother Wei… come to my place in a while as well."

"…"

These Elders of the Zhao Family were incredibly enthusiastic.

The Ancestor of the Zhao Family and the Head of the Zhao Family sighed silently, neither stopping them.

Xiao Fan was surprised at first, but then he understood the reason.

They were not marrying off their daughters to curry favor.

It was probably… that they hoped Wei Zhongshan would take some female relatives with him when he left.

This also proved that the current situation in the Youming Prefecture was becoming even more severe.

"How is the Youming Prefecture doing now?" Xiao Fan took a sip of wine and asked.

"This… is extremely dire. It is mainly because the old fellow of the Imperial Ancestor, for some unknown reason, is emitting strong Death Qi from within his Secret Room, and no matter how much he tries to hide it, he cannot… This has caused the Demon and Monster Races to covet our territory. The Demon and Monster Races have already declared that once the Imperial Ancestor falls, they will annex the Human Race!" The Ancestor of the Zhao Family sighed and said.

Xiao Fan nodded.

He had seen the Imperial Ancestor before he went into seclusion.

That old fellow's condition was indeed not very good.

But wasn't it said before that he still had 50 years of Lifespan left?

Why did problems arise so quickly?

Furthermore… The Imperial Ancestor should know that even if his Lifespan were truly exhausted and he were about to pass away.

He should be able to suppress the Death Qi and not let it be released.

There is something strange about this matter!

"In the Youming Prefecture, the other four great families are all doing fine, only my Zhao Family—sigh… You know the process, these past few years have been miserable. The Imperial Family would not help, and in the end, we were helpless. There were even many people with malicious intent lurking in the city, wanting to kidnap Lier, which is why I… I hope you can understand." The Ancestor of the Zhao Family sighed and took a sip of wine.

Nominally, it was an explanation, but in reality, it was currying favor.

Telling Xiao Fan that the Zhao Family had done their best to protect his wife and child.

He also mentioned the Zhao Family's current predicament.

It could be said that the Ancestor of the Zhao Family was experienced and sophisticated, with his words having double meanings.

Xiao Fan naturally understood the old fellow's meaning.

The Zhao Family had indeed taken care of his wife and child for a long time.

And Zhao Yanfu also said that although the living environment was a bit poor, resources were never lacking, and they were all secretly sent by the Ancestor of the Zhao Family.

"Senior, please accept these, it is a small token of my appreciation."

Xiao Fan casually threw out more than a dozen Storage Pouches!

"Hmm?" The Ancestor of the Zhao Family took the Storage Pouches and took a brief look inside.

Then…

"Ah!!!"