"Ling'er, they are also descendants of the Seven Ancient Clans. If they die at our Xiao Family, it would be difficult for father to explain to their families."

"I heard from the Elder's introduction, didn't they say that two family descendants have already become Clan Leaders? And one Xiao Family Clan Leader has already entered that Bronze Gate, far beyond anyone's control," said Xiao Zhentian's second son on the right side, named Xiao Juyan.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhentian hesitated for a while and said, "Although that's true, I've indeed considered this situation. But as far as I know, members of the Han Family also came to this competition, and the group of youths who withdrew must be from the Han Family. If we take out people from these three families, the Han Family will certainly suspect something. Besides, they are adept at Divination Skill. Such matters are unlikely to escape their Dharma Eye. If exposed, the four families might unite against us, which would be problematic."

After discussing for a long time without a good strategy, they were forced to seek help from the four Xiao Family Elders who hadn't spoken.

"Elders, what do you suggest we do? This year's Martial Artist Conference is the least deadly in history, virtually zero casualties. If the competition continues like this, our Xiao Family will suffer losses."

The leading Elder pondered for a while, tapping the table with his bony fingers, and said, "In my opinion, we can use those girls from the Zi Family. They are ruthless and self-serving. As long as we offer some benefits, they should assist us."

"You mean?" Xiao Zhentian probed.

"Exactly, let's employ a team battle format on the day of the finals. Let the advancing contestants fight each other. We can have their fifteen teams paired with the Zi Family girls, using the Zi Family's hands to eliminate them. If other families blame anyone, it would naturally be the Zi Family, having nothing to do with our Xiao Family."

"Pardon my words, but even in a team battle format, those Zi Family good-for-nothings are no match for those three. We should let a few of our brothers officially fight them and eliminate them in a justified battle. Once other families blame us, we'll take them down as well. After all, didn't our Xiao Family long want to wipe them out? Then our Xiao Family would dominate, and the disaster would befall our own people."

"No, Lin Youdao's strength is unfathomable. When he came last time, we four tested him briefly, and none of us were his match. If he hears about trouble with his beloved son and returns from the Bronze Gate, we certainly couldn't withstand Lin Youdao's wrathful revenge," the leading Elder foresaw and immediately dismissed Xiao Jukun's suggestion.

"How about this, we can use the excuse of rewarding the contestant for healing others and send Xiao Yifei to Sunburn Mountain, pretending to give him a chance to interact with the Sunflame Qilin. With that boy's strength, he wouldn't withstand the mountain's flames and would surely die there," proposed the Elder who had been knocked down by the stone pillars felled by Zhang Po.

Xiao Zhentian pondered for a moment after hearing this: "That might be a good plan, but what if Xiao Yifei senses something amiss and refuses us?"

"Then we'll expel him from the competition for not following Xiao Family's arrangements, forcing him to go home. We can intercept him on the way, and by then, Lin Youdao can only blame his bad luck for his son's death on the road home, having nothing to do with us. As long as the execution is perfect, they won't trace it back to us."

Xiao Zhentian nodded: "Let's do that! Let's arrange to have Xiao Yifei taken to Sunburn Mountain now and then have the Zi Family face Zhang Po and Chang Wei in the finals, ensuring better odds. If they refuse, we'll just expel them, dealing with them on the way."

"Alright!" Everyone nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yifei was still waiting for something, completely unaware of the impending danger.

After their discussion, the Xiao Family decided to set off then and invite Xiao Yifei, deliberately appearing grand by bringing along the four main Elders and the Xiao Family's ceremonial hosts for important guests, each of them fair-skinned and beautiful.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yifei, after waiting for a long time, finally couldn't sit still. He stood up, pacing around the room, showing his restless impatience.

"Why aren't they here yet?" Chang Wei was anxious too, pacing alongside Xiao Yifei in the room, the two moving back and forth like headless flies.

"Who the hell are you two supposed to be? Can't you just tell me what's going on?" Zhang Po was getting dizzy from their pacing and complained impatiently.

At that moment, Xiao Yifei heard a faint commotion outside.

"They're here!"

Zhang Po and Chang Wei were startled, looking towards the door.

"Xiao Yifei, we're here! Open the door," came Qing Hong's voice from outside.

"Is it Qing Hong and the others?" Zhang Po asked.

Xiao Yifei nodded and opened the door, instantly making it lively. Outside stood a crowd, led by Qing Hong and his Hundred Beast Mountain team, and behind them were the Long Hand Clan and many contestants whose names Zhang Po couldn't recall.

Zhang Po recalled that the people at the door were those whom Xiao Yifei had saved during this competition. The visiting guests held large bundles, beaming with joy as they awaited Xiao Yifei at the door.

"What's the situation?" Zhang Po was puzzled, unable to fathom why Xiao Yifei had called so many patients of his.

Xiao Yifei strode to the door, winking at Zhang Po, and said to everyone, "Everyone, I called you here today for nothing else but to gather you all, from many different places, together. It is fate. I, Xiao Yifei, wish to build bridges and unite everyone. Spending a lifetime merely as opponents feels like a waste, so why not make friends and form good bonds?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yifei, everyone nodded in agreement. Everyone respected Xiao Yifei deeply for treating them, and with him wishing to befriend them, they naturally did not refuse.

"Everyone, please come in and sit," Chang Wei now seemed like a store assistant, inviting everyone inside.

The guests entered one by one, making the small room instantly crowded. Zhang Po greeted them with a smile while whispering to Xiao Yifei, "Aren't you afraid the Xiao Family would find out with such a big commotion?"

Xiao Yifei winked: "Don't worry, I have my concerns."

After entering, the team captains stepped forward to present their gifts to Xiao Yifei, engaging in small talk.

"Brother Xiao Yifei, we really owe you this time."

"Yes, indeed. Without you, half of our team might be gone now."

The Long Hand Clan members, especially the eight teams saved by Xiao Yifei from the clay monster's clutches today, showed particular gratitude. They knew well that without Xiao Yifei, they would not have escaped calamity.

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