While the meeting was going on as usual, Xia Xiao had been taken back to the Xia Mansion. Because the news of his return had not yet spread out of the palace, everyone in the mansion was extremely surprised. It was funny to say that people thousands of miles away had seen Xia Xiao and knew that he had returned from the darkness of the devil, but Xiao Rong, as a mother, had just heard about it. However, she immediately put down her needlework and stopped embroidering the Eight Horses.

The needle with thread trembled slightly on the picture. The maids and guards gathered outside the window, and the whole house was in an uproar. Everyone went to the front hall to pick up the third young master. Seeing the old man carrying the third young master, it felt like the old man sending off the young man on the battlefield. But looking at the expressions of Xia Jinghong and the others, it was not a big deal.

Because Xiao Ran didn't look well, Xia Jinghong suggested that they take a rest first. But when they saw her enter Xia Xiao's almost closed wood space, Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu were still a little surprised. It was amazing that she could travel freely in space without signing a spiritual contract. However, no matter how amazing things were related to Xia Xiao, it was normal. Xia Xiao had already surpassed them. In this life, he had truly walked out of Da Xia and stood on the stage of the entire Great Wilderness.

"Where's Xiao'er's hand?"

Xiao Rong was terrified, but Xia Xu had a smile on his face.

"It fell on the road."

Xiao Rong frowned and walked towards the backyard with Xia Jinghong while listening to Xia Xu's explanation.

"Xiao'er has no right arm or left hand, and can only rely on the wood vines to transform into arms. When he fainted, his arms were gone, but he is no different from an ordinary person at other times."

Xiao Rong could hardly imagine such a scene, but fortunately Xiao Er was a cultivator, otherwise it would be over. When she was so anxious that tears fell, she touched Xia Xiao's head with great distress, wondering how much suffering he had endured to become like this. It must have been painful when he was injured, but there was no one by his side.

"When did you come back?"

"Just now, I was a little excited after the meeting and too tired, so I fell asleep when the Pope waved me. We were brought back by Shangshan, and we don't know when we will have to go back. You should take good care of him during this period. Even if he wakes up, don't let him go out, so as not to quarrel with the Pope."

"Mom, you can't guess how handsome Xiao'er was before. People in the whole wilderness were listening to him."

"He has indeed made a name for himself and brought honor to the family."

Xia Xu and Xia Jinghong sang the same tune, but Xiao Rong had a sad face, looking extremely ugly.

"I really don't understand why Xiao'er is so happy now!"

Xia Xu wanted to say that it was good to be alive. Xiao'er did such a dangerous thing, how could he dare to ask for anything else? But he shut up under Xia Jinghong's gaze, lest his mother punish him and his father. Carrying Xiao'er back to the house, Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu wiped his body. They never thought that such a thin body could resist the erosion of the endless darkness.

A moment later, Xiao Rong sat down next to Xia Xiao, and felt relieved when she saw him sleeping peacefully. However, she turned her head to look at Xia Jinghong and asked softly:

"Where's Wan'er?"

"She is still in Yixing Palace listening to the Great Wilderness Conference. Apart from her, everyone else in the palace is a big shot."

"It's good to listen and broaden your horizons. Wan'er is interested in those things anyway."

"But we can't interfere with that kind of plan. I wanted to ask her to come back, but she wanted to listen again, so I had to let her do it."

"It's okay. Wan'er is smart. Unlike me, I am just a woman who is good at embroidery and managing the household."

Xiao Rong leaned against Xia Jinghong, watching Xiao'er snoring slightly, with both heartache and doting in her eyes, and then she looked at Xia Xu with a deep gaze.

"Xu'er, you have become the youngest loyal general in the history of Daxia. Remember not to be obsessed with fame, or you will get hurt. As a mother, I also hope that the three of you can have your own careers, but the most important thing is your life."

"Mom, don't worry. I'm with Dad all day long. I'm tired of being scolded by him and then by you."

"You little brat, why are you so dissatisfied?"

Xia Jinghong waved his hand, and Xia Xu immediately stepped back, avoiding his palm.

"You are not as strong as me, so you should take a rest. I will go to find Huiyue and come back later."

"You little brat, you're getting more and more talkative!"

Watching Xia Xu quickly walk out the door, Xia Jinghong smiled crookedly, but he was really satisfied with his children!

"Xu'er is with you every day, but has he ever told you when he and Huiyue will be together?"

"It will be soon. Last time we said we would get married after the Nanshang Campaign ended. Although Huiyue didn't agree, her attitude towards Xu'er has improved a lot. This time she even wrote a letter and sent it to Jianglong Pass. We should be able to hold the wedding after the world is at peace."

"One is Xu'er and Huiyue, the other is Xiao'er and Azhu. I will feel relieved as a mother only when they get married."

"It's already this late, let's put these aside for now!"

"You are away all day, and the children are not at home either. If I don't make plans, who will prepare the betrothal gifts in the future?"

Xia Jinghong said yes three times in a row, but without a country, how can there be a home? Without eliminating war, how can there be peace? One person has little power, but thousands of people have great power. He must contribute his own strength to the next war, and his Xia family will work together for peace. Without harassment, he will live a peaceful and happy life in Daxia. If there is a war, he will not be afraid!

“That’s right!”

Xiao Rong was suddenly startled, and afraid of disturbing Xiao Er, she pulled Xia Jinghong to sit at the round table in the room and said anxiously:

"I forgot to tell Xu'er that Huiyue is not in West City. I ran into her when I was delivering medicine today."

"It's still morning, let him look for it himself. There must be someone at Huiyue's house. You, don't worry about it."

Xiao Rong nodded and sat with Xia Jinghong for a long time. They were waiting for Wan'er to come back, and the latter was also waiting for Shangshan to pick her up. Also, they didn't know when the spiritual medicine given by the Pope would be delivered. Although Xia Xiao looked fine, it was still good to have spiritual medicine. In recent years, the spiritual medicine in the Great Wilderness has become less and less for some reason, and how could the things given by the Pope be inferior?

After getting the elixir, Xia Xiao might be able to improve his strength. When thinking about strength, Xia Jinghong's mouth curled up and smiled. Even if Xia Xiao didn't have Ah Zhu by his side, he couldn't feel the former's aura. This was a good symbol. When Xia Xiao's strength became stronger, he would have an irreplaceable position in the entire Great Wilderness.

Who knew that this wait would last until night. Seeing that no one had come, Xia Jinghong took off his armor and helmet, sat on a recliner and slept for a few hours. When he regained consciousness, he heard hurried footsteps in the corridor.

"Enter."

After Xia Jinghong finished speaking, he slowly stood up and stroked his slightly aching head. But the words of the maid who came in made him uneasy, and he immediately put on his armor.

"The young lady came back with a girl who looks very similar to Shu Shuang."

"Her name is Shangshan, and she is from the Zou Shou Church. Remember not to mention Shu Shuang in front of her."

The maid covered her mouth and secretly rejoiced that she had no right to talk nonsense because of her low status. Otherwise, she would make the master unhappy. While she was distracted, Xia Jinghong had stepped out of the door and hurried to the backyard. To go to the backyard, he had to pass by his room, but no one called him, which was really worrying.

In Xia Xiao's room, Xia Wan and Xiao Rong sat together, Shang Shan sat opposite them, but kept looking at Xia Xiao. This guy was so embarrassed, did the demon really think there was no one behind him? Shang Shan remembered the name Hei Huang, and in the next battle, she would go outside the Qingtian Sect to meet her.

Speaking of Hei Huang, it was she who captured Shang Shan last time and threatened Xia Xiao to become a demon. Judging from the news Xia Xiao brought back, Hei Huang is now even stronger than before, but Shang Shan is not a pushover? Her strength is also growing, and she will definitely fight with her. Even if she can't defeat him, she will definitely break a few of her teeth.

Shangshan was full of hostility, and his power of destruction and annihilation was only slightly weaker than the domineering demonic energy, so he was not afraid at all. Xia Jinghong walked into the room and saw her looking at Xia Xiao affectionately. Madam and Wan'er could only watch and said immediately:

"I am sorry for being late and keeping you waiting for so long."

"It doesn't matter. If you still want to go back, wait for Xia Xu to come back and then we'll leave."

"Of course I have to go back. Thank you for your help, sir."

Xia Jinghong stood beside Shangshan who had stood up, and walked to the bed with him. He didn't know what kind of grudges and hatreds Shangshan had with Xia Xiao, but Shangshan had been looking at Xia Xiao for a long time. This was the first time Xiao Rong saw Shangshan, and she always felt that she was exactly like Shu Shuang, but there was an indescribable strangeness, as if they were two completely different people.

They were indeed two people who looked nothing alike, and this could be seen from the tone of their voices. Although Shu Shuang had been gone for three years, Xiao Rong still remembered that she spoke slowly and gently, but Shang Shan's tone was full of momentum, as if she was giving an order.

"The old man gave Xia Xiao a thousand-year-old ginseng. He crushed it and took it with water in nine doses."

Shangshan took out a red box from somewhere. Xia Jinghong suppressed his excitement and immediately took it with both hands.

"Thank you for your kindness, Pope and Excellency."

Shangshan looked at it for a while, perhaps out of boredom, and sat back at the table, saying casually:

"Xia Xiao plays an important and indispensable role in this battle. After this battle, his previous image as a demon will be completely overturned. He will also become the first demon who can live safely in the world and even be praised as a hero."

After saying this, Xia Jinghong looked at Xia Wan, who nodded slightly, which made him excited and asked:

"A plan has been made?"

"Almost. When Xia Xiao wakes up in half a month, we will start trying to execute it. The troops will be divided into three groups. You will know the details later."

"Thank you for your help, Pope and Sir. I will do my best."

"Don't be so polite. He and I are old acquaintances."

Shangshan supported his chin with his hand, his eyes swept over Xia Jinghong, and then looked at Xiao Rong and Xia Wan.

"Besides, this isn't the first time we've met."

Xia Jinghong and Xia Wan were indeed not like that. They had seen this powerful person who drove back the Southern Merchants' army in Xiyang long ago. Xia Jinghong and his daughter would never forget the scene. With one shout, the heaven and earth moved, and the sun and the moon disappeared. It was a spectacular sight. But Xiao Rong should have seen it for the first time. Just when they thought so, Shangshan said lazily:

“I was that machete.”

The candles on the table emitted a warm light, shining on Shangshan's profile, making him look extremely warm and charming, making people want to reach out and touch him. But Xiao Rong, who was looking at her, was full of shock. How could a knife turn into a person? Just when she was stunned, Shangshan grinned and stopped talking.

Soon, Xia Xu rushed in and said loudly:

"I just sent Huiyue home. Sorry I'm late."

When Xia Xu saw Shangshan, he was about to salute him, but his body floated up.

"Let's go back to Jianglong Pass."

Although it was a bit too hasty, Xia Jinghong and Xia Xu did not refuse and left immediately, leaving only an unfinished goodbye.

"This girl is really impatient."

While Xiao Rong was murmuring, Xia Wan was a little tired. She covered her lips with her jade hand and yawned softly. A meeting lasted from morning till midnight. It was really exhausting, but it was also rewarding. She was present throughout the whole process, without drinking a sip of tea or leaving for even a second, so she remembered every word said by the bigwigs from all sides.