"God?"

Hearing this, Xiao Chen laughed mockingly.

"My fate is determined by myself, so... I never believe in God. All this was done by you, Uncle Qi. It has nothing to do with God."

"You kid..."

Xiao Lin shook his head helplessly.

"What about good luck? How do you explain it? I picked up a star stone in the periphery... It is said that star stones are all in the core area of the no-man's land, and there are none in the periphery!"

"That's Uncle Seven's good luck."

Xiao Chen smiled.

"Okay, stop talking about God. If there really is a God, then what does our hard work mean?"

"Yeah, that's right. Then 30% is determined by fate and 70% depends on hard work."

Xiao Lin thought for a moment and said.

"Haha, this statement is acceptable."

Xiao Chen smiled.

"Uncle Qi, you said that the other people who came out alive saw a different no-man's land. Is this true?"

"It's true."

Xiao Lin nodded.

"One of the seniors, I know him. He didn't go deep into the no-man's land. He just walked around the periphery... But even so, he was poisoned and has not recovered yet."

Hearing Xiao Lin's words, Xiao Chen's heart moved. Yes, how could he forget about Old Monster Wu.

Old Monster Wu has also been to the no-man’s land!

When he and Lao Xiao come back, I can ask him again to find out what the situation in the no-man’s land is.

Flying fish?

Pigs climbing trees?

A two-headed snake?

Are there also larger wolves and leopards?

These made him look forward to the no-man's land more, and made the no-man's land seem more mysterious in his eyes.

"In fact, after I got the Star Stone, I hesitated whether to go deeper... I heard that there are many opportunities in the core area of the no-man's land, but I still left!"

Xiao Lin looked at Xiao Chen and said.

"After I left, I told myself that one day, I must come back to the no-man's land and go deeper into it. Even if there is no chance, I will learn more about it. After all, everything there is new and strange!"

"Haha, now that Uncle Qi has mentioned this, I can't wait to go."

Xiao Chen smiled.

"I want to see what a pig that can climb a tree looks like, and whether it is a boar or a sow."

"I'm curious too, is it a boar or a sow?"

Xiao Lin also laughed.

"So, when you go, remember to tell me. If I have nothing else to do, I'll go with you."

"OK."

Xiao Chen nodded and agreed.

"What if it's you who enters that scene? I'll take you with me and I'll be familiar with the way."

"Um."

Xiao Lin nodded, thought of something, and smiled helplessly.

"Your father went there in a carefree manner and handed the Xiao family over to me... Things are different now. I am tied up and can't be carefree anymore. I can't go wherever I want."

"Then hand over the responsibility as soon as possible. Xiaoyu hasn't grown up yet, but I think Xiaolu's words are good."

Xiao Chen thought about it and said.

"How about letting him take charge of the Xiao family?"

"no."

Xiao Lin shook his head.

"I will hand over the position of the head of the family to Xiaoyu."

"Okay, then you'll have to bear with it."

Xiao Chen nodded. He didn’t care who the Xiao family would be handed over to.

Anyway...the Longmen he founded has far surpassed the Xiao family in terms of strength.

He really had no idea about the Xiao family.

"Wait until Xiao Yuhua reaches the middle stage, and I will hand over the Xiao family to him."

Xiao Lin said.

"The head of a noble family must be at least in the middle stage of Hua Jin. If he is too weak, he will not be able to bear this burden."

"Middle stage of Hua Jin?"

Xiao Chen thought about it.

"That should take a year."

"What? A year?"

Hearing Xiao Chen's words, Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment.

"Did you say it wrong, or did I hear it wrong?"

"No, I was right, and you heard me right, one year."

Xiao Chen was puzzled.

"What's wrong?"

"Boy, I'm talking about the middle stage of Hua Jin, not the middle stage of An Jin... How can it be only one year?"

Xiao Lin glared at Xiao Chen.

"It will take at least ten or twenty years... Ten years is enough. How old will he be in ten years?"

"Ten years? Not necessary."

Xiao Chen shook his head.

"With me here, it will only take a year for me to get him to the middle stage of Hua Jin."

“…”

Xiao Lin was stunned. In one year, he has reached the middle stage of Hua Jin?

"I just want to ask, is Hua Jin... so worthless now?"

"Well, it's quite a lot."

Xiao Chen nodded.

“However, Hua Jin is still a master in the ancient martial arts world, so it’s not worthless.”

"At your seventh uncle's age, I am already secretly happy to have reached my current state. You know how the outside world calls me."

Xiao Lin looked at Xiao Chen and said.

"Xiao family Qilinzi, according to what you said, Xiaoyu is less than 20 years old and is in the middle stage of Huajin?"

"Haha, yes."

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded.

"Look at the young palace master Chu Zhuo of the Supreme Palace. He is in his thirties and has already reached the half-step Xiantian realm. What's wrong with Xiaoyu, who is not even twenty and is in the middle stage of Huajin? It's normal."

“…”

Xiao Lin felt that he was a little abnormal.

Nowadays, young people practice cultivation as if it were just a game of house.

Xiao Lin felt that, in the eyes of their generation, at this age... they all thought that Hua Jin was out of reach at first, and after really stepping into Hua Jin, they also found it very difficult.

In the ancient martial arts world, except for the geniuses, who is not over 40 years old?

Only geniuses will enter the stage of Hua Jin in their thirties.

But when he thought about Xiao Chen and the people around him, they all seemed to be under thirty years old, and... they were all in the state of Hua Jin!

"Are you sure that you can give Xiao Yu a year to reach the middle stage of Hua Jin?"

Xiao Lin looked at Xiao Chen.

"You're not kidding me?"

"No, I'm serious."

Xiao Chen nodded.

"Let Xiao Yu go to the secret realm this time to see if he can get an opportunity... If he can't get an opportunity, he will follow me in the future."

"good!"

Xiao Lin slapped the table and said excitedly.

"One year? That's great. After one year, I can leave the Xiao family to him. Hahaha. Then I can be free and easy like before."

“…”

Xiao Chen looked at the excited Xiao Lin, curled the corners of his mouth, and then... sympathized with Xiao Yu for a few seconds.

"Boy, hold on tight. If it weren't for the Xiao family, I really wouldn't be able to hold on for a day. It's too uncomfortable. There are so many things going on. It's a headache for me."

Xiao Lin warned.

"Uncle Qi, there aren't that many things to do, right?"

Xiao Chen looked strange.

"I created Longmen, and I feel very relaxed till now."

"That's because you're just a hands-off boss, leaving everything to others. Of course you feel relaxed..."

Xiao Lin was annoyed.

"Just about this matter, when I called, the ancestor was complaining, saying that he hadn't managed the Xiao family for many years, and now he has to help you manage Longmen..."

“…”

Xiao Chen curled the corner of his mouth. Old Xiao actually called to complain?

It’s so abominable.

How can you do such a thing!

"Nowadays, the Xiao family doesn't have many things going on outside, but there are many things going on inside...Hasn't the Xiao family reformed? They have taken out all the cultivation resources. No matter if they are from the direct line or the collateral line, or the disciples, as long as they have talent and ability, they will be trained and promoted!"

Xiao Lin took a sip of tea.

"As the head of the family, don't I have to personally monitor these matters?"

"All right."

Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Lin and felt a little sympathetic.

It's like asking a person who is used to being wild to suddenly stop and take care of things, just like putting on shackles.

It must be very uncomfortable.

"Uncle Qi, I have an idea. Xiao Mian doesn't have much to do right now, and he has been involved in the Xiao family's affairs before... Since he is willing to take care of it, then let him do it."

Xiao Chen suggested.

"In this case, can't you just be a hands-off boss?"

"He... seems to be anxious to practice recently, and rarely cares about the Xiao family's affairs. If I hadn't come here this time, he would probably have continued to retreat."

Xiao Lin hesitated.

"It's okay to practice. When you go back, teach him the Guiyuan Divine Art. Tell him that this is the reward for hiring him. After he practices Divine Art, he will have a better chance of becoming a congenital being. This will be much more useful than practicing in seclusion."

Xiao Chen poured a cup of tea for Xiao Lin and said with a smile.

"I was going to teach him anyway, so it's great to use it to buy your freedom now."

"Hmm? It seems possible."

Xiao Lin's eyes lit up and he nodded.

"Don't say that, it's a good idea! Although this old guy didn't do very well in the past, his heart is all for the Xiao family, and he has no selfish motives..."

"yes."

Xiao Chen nodded.

"It's time to free yourself... You can't take care of everything yourself."

"Yeah, let me research it."

Xiao Lin nodded, then looked at Xiao Chen.

"You have gained experience as a hands-off manager, or you have experience."

"It's OK."

Xiao Chen smiled proudly. He was not exaggerating. He really had experience.

After talking about other things for a while, the two mentioned the no-man's land again.

Xiao Chen asked about the specific location, Xiao Lin explained it and even drew a picture.

"The Xiao family has been handed over. I have nothing to do. I'll go with you."

Xiao Lin said.

"good."

Xiao Chen nodded and said, let’s talk about it later. Uncle Seven’s strength is a little weak, and it might be dangerous to follow him.

Of course, he wouldn't tell this to Xiao Lin, otherwise he would have to beat him.

Although he can now fight against innate masters and stands at the top of the pyramid in the ancient martial arts world, he really doesn't dare to fight back if Xiao Lin wants to hit him.

It has nothing to do with strength.

In the evening, the women came back one after another, and Su Xiaomeng also came back.

"Xiao Meng, how did you do on the test today?"

Xiao Chen asked.

"It's okay, that's it."

Su Xiaomeng said casually.

"Alright? Like that? What do you mean?"

Xiao Chen looked at Su Xiaomeng.

"You have to do well in the exam. If you fail, I won't be able to explain to your sister."

"That's it. It's not that difficult. It's a piece of cake..."

Su Xiaomeng said.

"Is it so awesome?"

Xiao Chen was surprised to hear Su Xiaomeng's words.

"Or are you going to blow it with me?"

"What's there to brag about? I've already told you that you will be praised at the parents' meeting this time. How could you possibly fail the test?"

Su Xiaomeng was annoyed.

"Yeah, that's right, just don't forget about it! This time, if you embarrass me, I tell you, I will never hold a parent-teacher meeting for you again, understand?"

Xiao Chen looked at Su Xiaomeng and said seriously.

"I am the great Master Xiao, and I am embarrassing myself in your school... How can I survive if the news gets out?"