Everyone Gathered, the Former Fiancée, You Qimeng of the Reclusive You Clan
The day Tianjiao Battle
Nan Xunran just entered the room and before she could make a move, she was blocked by Jin Jinyu.
Nan Xunran frowned slightly and asked calmly, "How did you know I was here?"
He truly never let anyone know his whereabouts.
Jin Jinyu's lips curled up, a hint of smugness in her eyes, and she said, "This inn belongs to our Splendid Commerce Association."
Nan Xunran "..."
"My divine child, how long has it been since we last met?"
Nan Xunran was speechless for a moment.
Jin Jinyu frowned slightly, her voice tinged with a hint of resentment. "If I hadn't participated in the Tianjiao Battle, I wouldn't know where to find you."
Nan Xunran's gaze remained calm as she replied, "What do you want with me?"
"How heartless you are, Divine Child! Can't I come to you for no reason?" Jin Jinyu said coquettishly, but there was no anger on her face.
Her voice lowered slightly, "My ex-fiancé."
Jin Jinyu, the eldest daughter of the Splendid Commerce Association, second only to the Nan Clan, was once engaged to Nan Xunran. However, she firmly opposed the marriage at the time, causing the marriage to fall through.
Although she regretted it after meeting Nan Xunran.
After that, Jin Jinyu often found excuses to go to the Nan Clan. The two had known each other since childhood and could be considered childhood sweethearts.
At that moment, Jin Jinyu met his gaze, her pupils instantly turning pink, and softly asked, "A-Ran, do you miss me?"
Nan Xunran said calmly, "Don't use your charm on me."
She clicked her tongue and chuckled, "Why don't my seductive arts work on you?"
She was Innate Charm Body, and the art of seduction was second nature to her.
She waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, I'm going now. We have a match tomorrow."
After saying that, she swayed away.
On the day of the Tianjiao Battle
Pei Zimo and the others searched for Nan Xunran in the crowd.
Qiu Lingxuan frowned slightly. "Didn't you say you could find him? Where is he?"
Pei Zimo comforted him, "Oh, don't worry."
As he spoke, he put his arm around Qiu Lingxuan's shoulder. "Keep looking."
As soon as they turned around, a sudden silence fell over the surroundings, and everyone involuntarily looked behind them.
Pei Zimo blinked, and said thoughtfully, "Shall we make a bet? It's definitely the Lord who's coming."
Qiu Lingxuan rolled her eyes at him and replied irritably, "Do you need to tell me? Who else could it be but him in this situation?"
Pei Ziheng had already turned around and was walking towards where Nan Xunran was.
Seeing this, Pei Zimo shouted, "Hey! No, I have to be first!!"
Before he finished speaking, he turned and ran towards Nan Xunran's direction.
On Nan Xunran's side, Su Zhuyi walked forward lightly, "Divine Son Xunran."
Nan Xunran nodded slightly, his gaze then falling on her.
Su Zhuyi said earnestly, "I haven't seen you practice your swordplay yet."
Nan Xunran sighed inwardly, wondering why they hadn't given up yet.
Su Zhuyi then said, "Let's have another sword fight. My swordsmanship..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a loud shout.
"My lord!" Pei Zimo rushed over.
Nan Xunran turned to look at him upon hearing the sound.
Pei Zimo exclaimed excitedly, "I'm the first one to find you!"
Nan Xunran chuckled softly, her gaze passing over him to see the group of people running towards him from behind.
His gaze fell on Qiu Lingxuan, and he asked, "What are you doing here?"
Qiu Lingxuan strode forward and said urgently, "What happened to the fight we agreed on?!"
Nan Xunran replied calmly, "We'll fight after the Tianjiao Battle begins."
Qiu Lingxuan frowned. "But we have to draw lots. What if you don't get a spot?"
Pei Zimo patted Qiu Lingxuan on the shoulder and said, "Are you stupid? If you defeat everyone, you can fight the lord!"
Qiu Lingxuan's eyes lit up. "You're right."
Just then, a strange sound came, followed by a flurry of flower petals, and a pillar as tall as a person appeared out of thin air in the center of the arena.
Several people turned around at the sound. Pei Ziheng's expression turned serious, and he said, "The drawing of lots has begun."
As the group stepped forward, the crowd readily made way for them.
Nan Xunran placed his hand on it, and in an instant, the pillar trembled slightly, then flashed with a dazzling light, causing everyone present to subconsciously squint.
As the light faded, the words "Nan Xunran - You Qimeng" became clearly visible above.
The entire audience erupted in an uproar.
Pei Zimo exclaimed in amazement, "You Qimeng! A reclusive prodigy of the You Clan, who only emerged this year!"
Then he shook his head and said, "She's really unlucky; she's already being defeated right after she was born."
Pei Ziheng nodded in agreement, "You Qimeng is skilled in using poison, making her a formidable opponent for any prodigy, but she just happened to draw a master who is immune to all poisons."
While the group was still discussing, a figure suddenly appeared before Nan Xunran's eyes.
She was dressed in purple, her clothes fluttering in the wind, and a brightly colored venomous snake lay around her neck, its tongue constantly flicking in and out.
She was adorned with silver ornaments, which jingled as she moved.
A smile played on her lips as she extended her hand and said, "I am You Qimeng, nice to meet you."
Nan Xunran grasped her hand in return, and her smile gradually widened before suddenly freezing.
Nan Xunran slowly withdrew his hand, a drop of venom condensing at his fingertip. The venom was crystal clear and emitted an eerie light.
With a flick of his wrist, the venom dripped onto the ground, instantly corroding a small hole.
He looked at her calmly and chuckled softly.