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"Patriarch, will there be any hidden dangers?" the Third Elder suddenly asked.
He knew about the Worm of Spirit and had previously understood some of the situation. His current question was a deliberate cooperation with Xiao Zhan, allowing him to naturally say certain things in front of the clansmen.
Xiao Zhan replied, "Fusion is divided into shallow and deep layers. Only deep-level fusion can share power, but in this situation, you cannot cultivate and improve your cultivation yourself. Therefore, you must maintain a shallow-level fusion during normal times..."
"I think the biggest side effect is that the power obtained in this way is too easy compared to cultivating it oneself, and some people might neglect their own cultivation because of it!"
The Third Elder then asked, "What if the fused Worm of Spirit leaves?"
"Then naturally, you won't have its blessing and won't be able to call upon its power anymore," Xiao Zhan answered without hesitation. "There will be no other effects."
After a moment of thought, the Third Elder asked, "Is it possible for the Worm of Spirit to leave on its own? Or will the family reclaim the Worm of Spirit?"
Xiao Zhan's gaze lingered on him for a moment, and his tone became more profound:
"Before the cooperation with the Amon Clan ends, the Worm of Spirit will not leave for no reason. Of course, if the Xiao Family's clan rules are violated, the family may strip the Worm of Spirit as punishment."
As he said this, Xiao Zhan's voice suddenly became stern, and he emphasized his words.
His true intention was not to stress that violating clan rules might lead to punishment, but rather to hint to those thoughtful and intelligent clansmen that the Worm of Spirit might leave, might be stripped away, and they should not rely on them too much!
The Amon Clan is always just an ally; true strength comes from one's own power!
Xiao Zhan paused, then continued:
"In addition, for certain special missions, the family may equip the executors with more powerful Worms of Spirit to ensure the smooth completion of the mission. These temporarily assigned Worms of Spirit need to be reclaimed after the mission is completed."
"Clansmen can also earn 'contribution points' by completing missions and submitting resources needed by the family. Contribution points can be exchanged for various items, including Worms of Spirit."
"After fusing with one Worm of Spirit, you can also fuse with a second, third... There is no limit to the number. The fusion can also be with Worms of Spirit of the same rank or lower, which can also make you stronger, as the power of the Worms of Spirit can accumulate..."
"Regarding the contribution point system, there is no specific regulation yet. I will discuss it later with Ancestor Xiao Yuanshan, Wu Meng, and several Elders."
The Xiao Family members in the square began to discuss animatedly, excitedly exchanging their views with friends and family beside them. Most of them appeared extremely enthusiastic, with excitement on their faces, as they were already impatient to try the feeling of becoming a Dou King expert!
There were also some who remained calm, without much excitement on their faces, and even with some hidden worries. They understood the implications in Xiao Zhan's words and realized the hidden dangers of the Worm of Spirit...
After all, this is a living creature; it has its own thoughts. Currently, they are allies, but what if they turn hostile?
In this cooperation, the two sides are not equal. The Xiao Clan seems to be in the dominant position, and the Worm of Spirit is merely a tool that provides power, but this power is the most important thing... The Xiao Family is the one depending on it!
However, they had no choice but to focus on improving themselves as much as possible in the future, using the resources brought by this power to truly strengthen themselves. It was also impossible to not use the ready-made power!
After the clansmen had processed the information, Xiao Zhan pressed his hands down, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
He cleared his throat and said, "Next, Ancestor Xiao Yuanshan has something to say. Everyone, listen carefully."
Wu Meng, with a face that vaguely resembled Xiao Chen, spoke in an aged voice:
"The existing races with Dou Emperor bloodlines, including our Xiao Clan, number eight in total, collectively known as the Ancient Eight Clans."
"To avoid a full-scale conflict and cause too much destruction to the Dou Qi Continent, there is an agreement among the Eight Clans that power exceeding a certain level is not allowed to appear on the continent."
"The Soul Clan is restricted by this and dares not openly operate. However, they have established a subordinate force called the Soul Hall, which collects souls in various places... Although I am not clear about their specific purpose, there must be some conspiracy involved."
"Not all members of this subordinate force are from the Soul Clan; they also recruit powerful individuals from the outside world."
"Therefore, I have decided to have our clansmen infiltrate the Soul Hall as undercover agents, using their power to strengthen our clan, and at the same time, investigate the conspiracy behind the Soul Hall."
"This organization will be named 'Hidden Soul Hall'... I hope all clansmen will enthusiastically sign up."
"Of course, this is very dangerous, and corresponding rewards will not be lacking... The main task of the Soul Hall is to collect souls, and human souls are also needed by our Xiao Clan..."
"You can submit a portion of your gains to the family while completing Soul Hall missions to earn contribution points from the family."
After Wu Meng explained his plan to establish the Hidden Soul Hall, Xiao Zhan dismissed the clansmen, telling them to go back and properly digest the day's events, and to reassemble in three days to receive the Worms of Spirit distributed by the family.
After the meeting, the Elder approached Xiao Zhan, a slightly fawning smile on his face.
Xiao Zhan was a little puzzled and said, "Elder, if you have something to say, just say it."
The Elder hesitated for a moment and said, "Patriarch, can my grandson be brought back? I want to give him the right to choose."
Although fusing with the Worm of Spirit had hidden dangers, these dangers were almost non-existent now that the Xiao Clan and the Amon Clan were cooperating well.
He also knew his grandson Xiao Ning's talent. Fusing with a Worm of Spirit could very likely allow Xiao Ning to reach a height he could never achieve in his lifetime.
Therefore, he wanted to bring Xiao Ning back to the clan. As for whether to fuse with a Worm of Spirit, it would be Xiao Ning's own choice.
After a moment of thought, Xiao Zhan said, "Very well, let's bring back all the clansmen from Jia Nan Academy as well. Explain everything clearly to them and let them choose for themselves... The children are grown now and can decide their own lives."
"Thank you, Patriarch!" The Elder's face lit up with joy.
Xiao Zhan's expression suddenly became stern: "However, when you go to pick them up, Xiao Yan must not know about this. He must be kept separate from the family and not allowed to come into contact with the Worm of Spirit. This is the family's highest priority mission!"
The Elder nodded with a serious expression: "I understand. Don't worry, Patriarch, I will personally lead the team to pick them up. There will be no mistakes."
Xiao Zhan was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll go too. Although I can't interact with him, I miss Xiao Yan a bit. It's fine to just watch him from afar."
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