Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

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Looking at the different mental state of the Xiao family disciples, Xiao Fan felt a sense of satisfaction.

After all, he transmigrated to this world as a member of the Xiao family. The Xiao family, even in Wutan City, had two equally matched rivals. At that time, the Xiao family was not invincible even in Wutan City. Moreover, compared to the power of the entire Jia Ma Empire, the Xiao family was just an insignificant cannon fodder force.

Now that they have grown to this point, even the royal family dares not underestimate them, and the disciples of the Xiao family naturally feel a sense of honor.

Moreover, under the strict discipline of Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, the Xiao family disciples have not developed an arrogant and unruly attitude, and have an excellent reputation in the Jia Ma Empire. However, it is unknown how long the Xiao family disciples can maintain this.

After all, there are many families in this world that have grown and prospered, but what is rare is the continuation of a family line.

The first generation to strive and struggle deeply understands the hardships of those at the bottom, so they are able to discipline themselves and their children. However, as the family grows, there will always be spoiled brats who emerge...

However, Xiao Fan believed that with him and Xiao Yan in the Xiao family, they would definitely be able to prevent such a thing from happening.

This wasn't blind confidence, but rather because Xiao Fan knew Xiao Yan's character, and the two of them would never allow the Xiao family to become a clan that wantonly bullies the weak.

Of course, this was just a thought that suddenly flashed through Xiao Fan's mind. After nodding and greeting the Xiao family disciples along the way, Xiao Fan quickly arrived at Xiao Ding's location.

The Xiao family disciples they encountered along the way had already spread the news of Xiao Fan's return.

"Boom boom boom!"

Xiao Fan walked to the door, looked at Xiao Ding who was engrossed in his work at the table and hadn't noticed anything, leaned against the door, and reached out to knock on the door frame.

Xiao Ding, who was dealing with the affairs of the Xiao family, suddenly heard a knock on the door. He frowned slightly, looked up, and was about to speak when he saw a figure standing at the door.

"Xiao Fan!?"

Xiao Ding's face showed a hint of surprise. He hurriedly stood up and walked quickly to Xiao Fan. He craned his head and looked behind Xiao Fan, but did not see the figure he was expecting. The smile on Xiao Ding's face suddenly froze. Thinking that Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan had gone to Zhongzhou together, but now only Xiao Fan had returned so quickly, Xiao Ding couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

"Xiao Fan, Xiao Yanzi, he..."

"Uh, don't worry, junior brother is fine!"

Seeing the sudden change in Xiao Ding's expression, Xiao Fan immediately understood what Xiao Ding was worried about and said, "Junior Brother is still in Zhongzhou. I came back by chance and was teleported back. I will leave in a couple of days. I came here to see if the Xiao family needs any help."

As he spoke, Xiao Fan handed Xiao Ding another storage ring, which contained a selection of cultivation techniques and fighting skills that Xiao Fan had chosen from the spoils of war along the way.

"There are quite a few Xuan-rank fighting techniques here, as well as two Di-rank cultivation techniques and fighting techniques. See if there is anyone in the Xiao family who is suitable for them, and you can pass them on to them."

Xiao Ding looked at the storage ring that Xiao Fan handed over and accepted it without any politeness. He then said, "Don't worry, the Xiao family is different from before. We are safe and sound in the Jia Ma Empire."

"However, you and Xiao Yanzi are now alone in the Central Plains. Unlike the Jia Ma Empire, the Central Plains is a different place. You two need to be careful. If you encounter danger, remember to protect yourselves first. As for the hatred between you and the Soul Palace, we need to plan everything carefully."

Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Fan with a complicated expression. He knew Xiao Fan from Xiao Yanzi. Later, when news of Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan's affair at the Yunlan Sect spread, he developed a good impression of Xiao Fan.

Then came news about Xiao Fan and his friends.

Among them, the one that impressed Xiao Ding the most was the relationship between Xiao Fan and Medusa, well, now she should be called You Ruo.

However, Xiao Ding understood that they were all members of the Xiao family, and that was enough.

"Don't worry."

Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Ding, and the two went inside and sat down. Xiao Fan said, "My junior brother and I are fine in Zhongzhou now. You probably don't know, but we have already rescued our teacher. Now, my junior brother is the young master of the Starfall Pavilion!"

"Senior Medicine Master has been rescued?"

Xiao Ding's face lit up with joy upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, but when he heard Xiao Fan say that Xiao Yan had become the young master of the Starfall Pavilion, he was even more incredulous.

"The young master of the Starfall Pavilion?"

Xiao Ding's expression changed. Since Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan went to Zhongzhou, they had consciously tried to find out news about Zhongzhou, but the journey was too long, so the information they knew was limited.

However, they were not entirely unaware of the names of the One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Directions Pavilion.

"Is it the Starfall Pavilion, one of the four pavilions?"

Seeing Xiao Fan nod, Xiao Ding's face showed surprise, then he looked at Xiao Fan with some worry: "With Xiao Yanzi showing off so much, I'm afraid the disciples in the original Starfall Pavilion will have quite a few opinions about him..."

Hearing Xiao Ding's concerns, Xiao Fan understood. After all, a young master who is parachuted in would not be a likable character anywhere.

"Don't worry, Junior Brother's current strength is still among the top in Zhongzhou."

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Xiao Ding finally showed a hint of relief. Since he was a top-tier expert among the younger generation in Zhongzhou, he wouldn't necessarily face opposition from everyone in the Starfall Pavilion.

Xiao Ding was unaware that when Xiao Fan mentioned Xiao Yan as being "ranked among the top," he meant Xiao Yan's strength as a Dou Zun, coupled with his strange fire, which meant he could even hold his own against the older generation of powerhouses. In Xiao Ding's understanding, it was already beyond his expectations that Xiao Yan could become somewhat famous in the prosperous Central State, a place teeming with geniuses.

However, neither of them knew that the other had misunderstood.

After talking for a long time, Xiao Fan waved his hand, and a golden puppet appeared behind him. Xiao Ding looked at the golden puppet that appeared behind Xiao Fan, which was emanating a mysterious aura from the deep mountains, and his face showed surprise.

Although limited by his geographical location, Xiao Ding could still tell that the puppet's strength had probably surpassed that of the previous Dou Zong puppet.

"This is........"

Seeing Xiao Ding's puzzled look, Xiao Fan said, "This thing is a Heavenly Demon Puppet. As for its strength... it should be considered a two-star Dou Zun now."

"Two-star... Dou Zun!?"

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Xiao Ding gasped, his face showing surprise, and his gaze towards Xiao Fan filled with disbelief.

"Ah."

Xiao Fan nodded slightly, then said, "My junior brother already has a Heavenly Demon Puppet, but it's not very useful to me right now, so I plan to place it in the Xiao family just in case."

Xiao Ding frowned as he listened to Xiao Fan's words, for there was a great deal of information hidden in them.

It seems that Xiao Yanzi and Xiao Fan's strength has already far exceeded their expectations...

"Don't worry, we are all capable of protecting ourselves. The reason we left it with the Xiao family is just in case. Only if the Xiao family is safe can my junior brother and I feel at ease outside."

Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Ding and said earnestly.

His decision to leave the Heavenly Demon Puppet in the Xiao family was made after careful consideration. After all, his and Xiao Yan's origins were not a secret, and if the enemies they had provoked in Zhongzhou really attacked the Xiao family, any one of them would be a big problem.

Xiao Fan had already given You Ruo and her two children a keepsake pendant, which could stop even a Dou Zun from taking action, so Xiao Fan was never worried about their safety.

The Heavenly Demon Puppet was the trump card that Xiao Fan left for the Xiao family.

"it is good."

Xiao Ding hesitated slightly, then nodded, his gaze falling on the Heavenly Demon Puppet beside him. Under Xiao Fan's guidance, a wisp of blood flew from his fingertip, landing on the Heavenly Demon Puppet's forehead and merging into it.

After it was over, Xiao Ding felt a faint connection between himself and the Heavenly Demon Puppet.

"Alright, the Heavenly Demon Puppet has already recognized its master when it was created, so this is the only way to do it."

Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Ding and spoke with a serious expression.

Chapter 237 Xiao Fan with the Child

Seeing Xiao Ding solemnly accept the Heavenly Demon Puppet, Xiao Fan felt much more at ease.

With the Heavenly Demon Puppet, possessing Dou Zun-level strength, protecting the Xiao family, even if some ignorant forces from Zhongzhou were to come and cause trouble for the Xiao family, they would only end up suffering the consequences.

"The Xiao family disciples seem to be in good condition."

Xiao Fan looked at Xiao Ding and spoke, recalling the Xiao family members he had just met. Their spirit and energy were genuine. Moreover, although Xiao Fan would not actively investigate everything in the capital, a Dou Zun expert could easily sense what was happening in the city.

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Xiao Ding smiled confidently and said, "Of course."

"With you and Xiao Yanzi here, the Xiao family is no longer afraid of any storms. Within the Jia Ma Empire, they are naturally much more confident."

Xiao Ding's expression became much more serious as he spoke.

"Of course, in order to prevent the Xiao family from becoming as arrogant as the Nalan family in the past, we have also changed many of the constraints on the Xiao family."

Xiao Fan nodded and said, "Managing the family is more suitable for you. My junior brother and I will not interfere."

Xiao Ding shook his head with a wry smile upon hearing Xiao Fan's words and said, "You and Xiao Yanzi are the same kind of people. Back in Mo City, when I asked Xiao Yanzi to stay in the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, he gave the same answer."

A hint of nostalgia appeared on Xiao Ding's face as he looked at Xiao Fan and said, "However, it's fortunate that he didn't stay with the Mo Tie Mercenary Group, otherwise, it might have held him back, hahaha..."

Hearing Xiao Ding's words, Xiao Fan also fell into reminiscence, a mischievous smile appearing on his face. He said, "However, now that he's the young master of the Starfall Pavilion, even if he didn't want to get involved, it's probably impossible for him to stay out of it now, hahaha..."

Xiao Ding listened to Xiao Fan's words, a complicated expression on his face.

Since Xiao Yan was able to become the young master of the Starfall Pavilion, he must have received Xiao Fan's support.

After all, they were both disciples of the Medicine Venerable. If one had to choose, Xiao Fan would be the senior brother, and Xiao Yanzi's strength was clearly far superior to Xiao Fan's. In any case, Xiao Yanzi would not compete for the position of young master.

The only possibility is that Xiao Fan took the initiative to push Xiao Yan out.

Now that Xiao Ding is in charge of the vast Xiao family, he has naturally witnessed many of the dirty tricks used by the family.

Now that he has seen Xiao Fan, he feels much more at ease about their actions in Zhongzhou.

"Alright, I'm afraid I'll be leaving in a couple of days. You Ruo just gave birth, and I want to spend more time with them. I won't be coming back to say goodbye then. Do any of you have anything to tell your junior brother?"

Xiao Fan chatted with Xiao Ding in the room for a while longer, then turned to Xiao Ding and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ding pondered for a moment, then looked at Xiao Fan with a serious expression and said, "Tell Xiao Yanzi that everything must be done with your own safety as the priority. Even when rescuing Father, you must proceed with caution. With the Xiao family here, there is no need to worry too much."

Xiao Fan nodded slightly upon hearing Xiao Ding's words, and without further ado, he vanished from the spot.

After leaving, Xiao Fan went straight back to the territory of the Snake People. With a glance, he saw You Ruo handling the affairs of the Snake People, while the two little ones, Qi An and Le Ning, were sitting on Kai Jin's back, heading out of the Snake People's territory.

Flower Snake, hidden in the shadows, carefully followed Kai Jin as they flew outside together.

Seeing this, Xiao Fan landed behind You Ruo. Looking at the Queen, who was engrossed in the affairs of the Snake-People, Xiao Fan bowed slightly and smiled, "Your Majesty, I have returned from my mission to the capital."

Hearing Xiao Fan's deliberately coquettish voice, You Ruo, sitting above, rolled her eyes at him and continued to examine the affairs of the snake people. Her lazy voice drifted through the spacious hall and reached Xiao Fan's ears.

"Ha, a powerful Dou Zun expert, his legs are weak and he bows down to a woman like me? How can I possibly accept that...?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan immediately stepped forward, standing behind You Ruo. He gently pinched You Ruo's fair neck and whispered in her ear, "As long as Your Majesty gives the word, I will submit anywhere you wish..."

"Snapped!"