181: The four major families gathered again

155 Fortress, Xiao Family.

In the courtyard, besides Xiao Zhenxuan, the heads of the other three families were all present.

The Hua Family Head and the Wang Family Head sat in the pavilion, while the Liu Family Head stood to the side, as the former two wouldn't let him sit.

"Hey, Old Wang, what do you think Xiao Zhenxuan called us here for? He's being so mysterious."

The Hua Family Head asked his old friend, the Wang Family Head. They hadn't wanted to come, as that incident had greatly affected them.

But what Xiao Zhenxuan said had indeed tempted them all.

Entering the Martial Artist Training Base... The talented juniors in their families hadn't returned, but the families couldn't fall apart. As family heads, they absolutely couldn't crumble at a single blow.

After days of grief and sorrow, the families still had to continue developing, so they came.

As for Liu Yancheng... he had no say.

"Don't pretend you don't know. That old fox Xiao Zhenxuan must have already spoken to you privately, otherwise, I wouldn't believe you'd come," the Wang Family Head said confidently, stroking his beard.

"Look at you, why are you undermining me? We're in this together now," the Hua Family Head said, puffing out his cheeks and glaring in frustration.

Although he didn't know exactly what Xiao Zhenxuan would say, the general direction should be related to the Martial Artist Training Base.

The Martial Artist Training Base was a major power within the Wall, one they wouldn't have dared to approach even during the peak of their Four Great Families' power.

Who would have thought that now, in their decline, they could actually establish a connection with the Three Great Powers?

"Sigh," the Wang Family Head sighed. Although the family might have better prospects now, the grief over Wang Xingge and Wang Xingche's disappearance still lingered in his mind.

But even the City Lord had no solution to this matter, so what could they do?

That day, in the tin shack in the Liu Family's courtyard, they had witnessed that scene.

Their family's juniors who had been taken away might have already... The City Lord had tried his best, but still hadn't uncovered any information about the Person with bamboo hat. Although the investigation was still ongoing, they had long lost hope.

The Hua Family Head understood the Wang Family Head's feelings very well, so he reached out and patted him, saying, "Alright, we have to look forward, don't we?"

The most talented juniors had been taken, but their families still had resources and could cultivate other juniors.

A centipede dies but never falls, after all, they were great families that had been passed down for so many years, they still had some foundation.

"Look, Old Xiao is coming out."

Xiao Zhenxuan had specifically gathered the heads of the three families today not to put on airs. To get a spot in the Martial Artist Training Base from Director Gao, the choices of these people were crucial.

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to come here. I, Xiao Zhenxuan, am immensely grateful." Xiao Zhenxuan cupped his fists, having long lost his former arrogance.

"Clan Leader Xiao," the Wang Family Head didn't stand up, merely cupping his fists while seated, "Just speak directly. There's nothing we can't bear now."

"That's right, Clan Leader Xiao, do we still need to bother with formalities now? Let's get straight to the point." The Hua Family Head didn't even cup his fists, merely waved his hand, appearing very impatient.

They used to curry favor with Xiao Zhenxuan because he had the capital to be arrogant.

But now?

They were already being very respectful by not directly attacking him!

After all, Xiao Zhenxuan clearly had the chance to save people at the time, but only saved Xiao Yue.

If Xiao Zhenxuan had called them to join him in time, perhaps their children could have also been saved.

To be honest, at that time, they hated Xiao Zhenxuan.

But they hated Liu Yancheng even more.

They hated this scoundrel who brought the Person with bamboo hat into the Wall!!

Thinking of this, both men simultaneously looked at Liu Yancheng, who was standing behind them, their gazes like daggers flying out.

Liu Yancheng shivered.

Xiao Zhenxuan acted as if he hadn't seen it, continuing the previous topic: "Since my old friends don't want to waste time, then I won't say any more pleasantries."

He hadn't brought Xiao Yue, fearing that the Wang Family Head and the Hua Family Head would lose control if they saw him.

Xiao Zhenxuan paused, walked a few steps closer to the three of them, and continued: "You should all know that I have backing within the Martial Artist Training Base."

The Wang Family Head nodded. It was because of this that they had previously curried favor with the Xiao Family.

And it was precisely because of this that they were now back at the Xiao Family.

"So? Old Xiao, we just said, get straight to the point." The Hua Family Head didn't want to hear his nonsense. "If you really have the ability to get us all into the Martial Artist Training Base, we'll do whatever you say."

"Right," the Wang Family Head echoed.

Liu Yancheng stood to the side, still trembling.

Xiao Zhenxuan looked up at him, feeling that this guy had gone crazy.

But even if Liu Yancheng became a madman, he was a spineless one.

"Since you all say so, then things will be easy." Xiao Zhenxuan smiled, not with his usual cunning smile, but with a joyful smile of relief and accomplishment... Outside the 97th Stronghold, a certain base.

"Who would've thought, this experiment actually succeeded on you... Hehe... Wake up and come down. Try your new abilities."

Liu XinFan opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was 0827's terrifying face, magnified in front of him.

"I... I'm not dead?" Liu XinFan tried to move his hand and found that he had sensation.

In response to his question, 0827 didn't answer, but instead showed that smile again, where his entire mouth stretched to his ears: "Welcome your rebirth... Hehe..."

"Rebirth?"

Liu XinFan gradually felt his limbs and torso, then slowly got off the experimental bed, asking, "Where is this?"

This time, 0827 did answer his question: "This is the base we use for experiments. You are in one of the laboratories."

"I..." Liu XinFan looked down at himself; there didn't seem to be any changes.

Didn't the experiments they conducted kill people?

Xiao Rui and Hua Shaoyu had both died from festering bodies, their faces unrecognizable.

So why was he... "Come with me." 0827 offered no further explanation, turning and waving his hand, speaking to Liu XinFan.

Liu XinFan was still a bit shaken at this moment. After all, he had previously thought he was dead, who would have thought he would actually survive.

And... he carefully sensed the Qi Cavity within his body. The Qi Cavity hadn't changed, but there were a few more Qi Vortexes.

He seemed to have become a Level 5 Martial Artist.

What was going on?

A blessing in disguise?

He just felt that things weren't that simple...