There is a new Emperor Yan coming to Ma Qi Continent

As time passed by, Xiao Zhan, the head of the Xiao family, felt filled with anxiety. His hand tightly grasped the gilded and carved door handle of the study, as if trying to grasp the passing time. Although he had made repeated orders to strictly block the news about Xiaojiafang City and the supply of elixirs, the situation was stronger than the people, and the development of things was still beyond his control.

Xiao Zhan stood in the gorgeous study room, and outside the window was the bustling street scene of Wutan City. His eyes were deep and his expression was serious. Although the order to block the news was issued, the Xiao family is no longer the wealthy and famous family it once was, but a small and poor family with a total of about 400 people. And most of the Xiao family's children work in Xianfang City, and their enforcement of blocking information is like hiding their ears and stealing the bell.

The news slipped from my fingers like fine sand. Although I tried my best to catch it, it was to no avail. Xiao Zhan knew that this was like a window full of holes. Even the tiniest holes could let the strong wind howl in.

On this day, the air in Wutan City was filled with uneasiness and panic. In the streets and alleys, people were talking about the crisis of the Xiao family. The originally quiet city suddenly became noisy, and all kinds of rumors spread like crazy wildfire.

In the market, the children of the Xiao family were walking among the crowd. When they saw the decline of the Xiao family's businesses, they couldn't help but have a pessimistic view in their hearts. Their eyes were lowered and their faces looked heavy, as if they were carrying all the worries in the world. The children of the Jialie family and the Oba family deliberately spread a series of rumors about the"collapse of the Xiao family", with smug smiles on their lips, as if they were waiting to see the Xiao family's jokes.

These rumors were shot at Xiao Zhan like poisonous arrows, pointing directly at his personal ability and leadership ability.

For a time, there were endless calls for Xiao Zhan to abdicate in favor of talents. This kind of sound wandered around the Xiao family compound like a ghost, making people suspicious and disappointed in Xiao Zhan.

However, Xiao Zhan did not respond to these voices and actions. He stood in front of the study window, staring deeply at the world outside the window. There was a hint of exhaustion on his face, but the light in his eyes revealed firm determination. He knows that now is the most difficult moment for the Xiao family, but he will not give up easily.

At night, in the corner of the study, an ancient oil lamp swayed with a faint light. The firelight under the lamp reflected Xiao Zhan's face, outlining his resolute outline. His desk was piled high with all kinds of urgent documents. Those documents were like mountains, which was daunting. He stared at the documents with deep eyes, each one representing a kind of cry. Problems in the market, farm laborers, manor and other aspects came one after another, making him feel exhausted mentally and physically.

Xiao Zhan's heart was full of bitterness and helplessness. He tried his best to safeguard the dignity and interests of his family, but reality ruthlessly poured cold water on him.......

In the center of Wutan City, in a luxurious room of the Miter Auction House, Yafei was wearing a gorgeous red dress and sitting on a carved mahogany chair covered with brocade cushions. She held a carefully carved jade brush in her hand, and the tip of the pen slid gently on the paper, drawing a lifelike lotus flower on the white paper.

At this time, a middle-aged man named Gu Ni walked into the room slowly, quickly walked to Ya Fei's side, leaned slightly and asked her for instructions:"Fei Er, someone from the Xiao family has sent news, and they asked us to provide Assistance."

Yafei's fingers gently slid on the drawing paper, and the last stroke was perfectly outlined. She put down the paintbrush in her hand, nodded slightly, and motioned for Gu Ni to continue.

Gu Niyun said calmly,"The Xiao family seems to have encountered a joint attack by the Jialie family and the Oba family. Currently, not only the market is suppressed, but even the channels for elixirs are blocked. The Xiao family seems to hope that we can... The Ter family gave them support in terms of elixirs or elixirs~"

Yafei's brows frowned slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in her eyes. She pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked Gu Ni:"What do you think the Xiao family's chances of winning are against these two families?"

Gu Ni hesitated for a moment, then replied in a low voice:"My subordinates are pessimistic about the Xiao family's prospects. If it were just one against two, the Xiao family might not lose, but the Jialie family and the Oba family obviously have stronger foreign aid. As far as I know, there are not only foreign alchemists, but also...Wolf Head Mercenary Group~"

Yafei's eyes were deep, she was silent for a moment, and then she slowly said:"In this case, let's remain neutral for the time being, and you can politely reject the Xiao family. Wutan City is on the edge of the Warcraft Mountains and has been a place of right and wrong since ancient times. It would be better for our Mittel family not to get involved easily~"

Gu Ni was slightly stunned, seeming a little surprised by Ya Fei's decision. But he didn't say much, just She silently exited the room.

Yafei picked up the brush again and began to paint the lotus with concentration, as if everything was planned by her.