Nalan Yanran Arrives

News of Lin Feng spread like wildfire through the Xiao Family. When Xiao Zhan learned of it, he was overjoyed. "Good, good! I knew Heaven wouldn't treat such a good child this way. Now all is well—Heaven has opened its eyes!"

Even the three clan elders were utterly shocked when they heard the news. They all knew that Lin Feng's strength had only been at Two Stages of Dou Qi. Yet in this test, he had directly reached the terrifying level of Dou Practitioner One Star, surpassing even Xun Er, who had previously been the strongest in the clan.

Though no one knew what fortuitous encounter Lin Feng had obtained, the Xiao Family having gained another genius was still something worth celebrating. Perhaps in the future, he might even lead the Xiao Family to glory.

As a result, certain resources gradually began to be directed toward Lin Feng, and the clan's attitude toward him changed drastically as well.

Although people's treatment of Xiao Yan had shifted somewhat because of Lin Feng, and they no longer openly called him trash, they still rarely showed Xiao Yan a pleasant face.

One day, just after Lin Feng finished cultivating the Eight Inner Gates and Phantom Tracing, he saw Xiao Yan being led toward the main hall by an old servant.

When the old servant saw Lin Feng, he called out, "Young Master Lin Feng."

After all, Lin Feng's status within the clan was no longer what it had once been.

Lin Feng nodded and looked at Xiao Yan. "You're going to the main hall?"

Xiao Yan nodded. "Yeah. Father said some very important guests have arrived."

After calculating the timing, Lin Feng seemed to realize something. "Perfect. I have nothing to do, so I'll go take a look with you."

Following the steward through the Backyard, they arrived at the solemn reception hall. Xiao Zhan and the three expressionless elders sat at the head of the hall.

Lin Feng swept his gaze across the room and spotted three unfamiliar people seated on the other side.

His gaze lingered for a moment on the old man with the strength of a Seven Star Dou Grandmaster before shifting to the young man and woman beside him.

The two wore matching Moon White Robes. The man was around twenty, handsome in appearance, with five Gold Stars on his chest. He was actually a Five Star Dou Zhe. After one glance, Lin Feng focused his attention on the pretty girl beside him—the important figure of the day, Nalan Yanran!

The girl was beautiful and about the same age as them. The eyes of many young men present were drawn to her. Green Jade Pendants hung from her delicate earlobes, swaying gently and producing clear jade chimes that lent her an air of nobility.

Lin Feng looked at her chest. Three Star Dou Zhe!

Lin Feng and Xiao Yan lightly bowed to Xiao Zhan and the three elders seated above. Xiao Zhan beamed with smiles, while the three elders only gave slight nods out of consideration for Lin Feng, the clan's genius.

Lin Feng quietly stepped aside, puzzled. Why had the system's voice not sounded yet? Why had the check-in not succeeded?

"Hehe, Yan'er, Feng'er, since you're here, take a seat."

Xiao Zhan nodded at the two and gestured for them to sit with a smile.

Xiao Yan silently sat beside Lin Feng. Xun Er had already been waiting there for some time, holding a book.

When she saw Xiao Yan sit down, she sweetly called out, "Brother Xiao Yan."

Only then did she smile at Lin Feng and call, "Feng Ge."

The three people from the Misty Cloud Sect across from them let their gazes linger briefly on Lin Feng's group. Nalan Yanran's eyes shifted from Xiao Yan to Lin Feng. With their strength, they naturally saw that Lin Feng's cultivation was at Dou Practitioner One Star.

She had not expected that the Xiao Family of this little Wu Tan City would have such a promising talent as well.

Xiao Zhan and the elders were conversing with the old man from the Misty Cloud Sect. Holding her book, Xun Er glanced up and asked, "Brother Xiao Yan, do you know who they are?"

Xiao Yan shook his head. Xun Er looked toward Lin Feng. As far as she knew, this Feng Ge had many secrets.

Lin Feng quietly said, "People from the Misty Cloud Sect."

Xun Er narrowed her eyes with a smile. "Feng Ge really knows a lot."

Lin Feng said nothing more, but Xiao Yan was greatly shocked upon hearing that the people across from them were from the Misty Cloud Sect.

"What are they doing here?"

Lin Feng and Xun Er spoke at the same time. "They're here for you."

Xiao Yan was even more confused. Xun Er's expression turned slightly strange. "Because that girl is Nalan Yanran!"

When Xiao Yan heard that, he suddenly remembered something. His face stiffened. "My fiancée?"

Xun Er said nothing, but Lin Feng patted his shoulder. "Prepare yourself. They're here to break off the engagement."

Xun Er glanced at Lin Feng but remained silent. Xiao Yan was still reeling in shock and confusion when he saw the old man across from them stand up and lightly cup his hands toward Xiao Zhan. "Xiao Clan Leader, let us not stand on ceremony. We have traveled thousands of miles to your clan this time because we have an important matter to attend to."

"Hehe, Mr. Ge Ye, please speak freely if you have something to say."

Xiao Zhan did not dare neglect this old man. He hurriedly rose and replied courteously.

Seeing this, Lin Feng's heart tightened. The main event was beginning. He wondered whether the check-in could succeed.

"Xiao Clan Leader, you also know that Yan Ran is now the Sect Master's successor. Because of certain rules within the Misty Cloud Sect, before she becomes the official Sect Master, she cannot have any entanglements with men..."

"Thus, after the Sect Master spoke with Yan Ran and learned that she still had an engagement with the Xiao Family, the Sect Master wishes to ask that you dissolve the marriage agreement."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire hall erupted in discussion. The cup in Xiao Zhan's hand burst into powder, and the atmosphere became subtle. Beside Lin Feng, Xiao Yan's hands clenched into fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, as though he could no longer feel the pain. Lin Feng sighed and comforted him, "One day, she'll regret this."

Xiao Yan glared furiously at the noble girl and the old man. Was this what strength meant?

Seeing Xiao Zhan's face darken to the extreme, Ge Ye knew that Nalan Yanran also felt guilty. She lowered her head and did not dare raise it.

"Xiao Clan Leader, I know this is indeed asking too much, but please dissolve this engagement for the Sect Master's sake. Of course, we will offer compensation."

Ge Ye took out a jade box. "This is Qi Gathering Powder personally refined by Pill King Gu He, the honorary elder of our sect. It will serve as compensation for the Xiao Clan Leader."

The instant that item appeared, the three elders and the clan members present were moved. They stared at the Qi Gathering Powder with shock and envy.

Xiao Zhan's body trembled from rage, and Dou Qi gradually spread over him. At that moment, a voice rang out in the hall. "Mr. Ge Ye, you should take that pill back. We may not agree to today's matter!"

Xiao Yan stood up from the corner. Lin Feng shook his head. The check-in had not even succeeded yet. Did he need to make a move as well?

He rose from his seat alongside Xiao Yan. Xun Er held her book and watched the scene with great interest.

Lin Feng slowly walked to the center of the hall, cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan and the three elders, then looked at the Qi Gathering Powder in Ge Ye's hand. "What a grand gesture. You dare bring out a mere Qi Gathering Powder? Is this all the Misty Cloud Sect's foundation amounts to?"

Ge Ye's expression changed, and his tone became cold. "Boy, the Misty Cloud Sect is not something you can slander."

Seeing Lin Feng and Xiao Yan step forward, especially with Lin Feng speaking up for Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan's heart stirred. But this was not something a child could recklessly meddle in. He hurriedly said, "Feng'er, step back."

Lin Feng lightly cupped his hands. "Uncle Xiao, this engagement is not worth keeping. They have come to slap us in the face, so there is no need for us to be polite."

Lin Feng walked up to Nalan Yanran and looked at her beautiful face, clicking his tongue in praise. "You're quite pretty, but sadly, you have poor judgment."

Nalan Yanran's pretty face flushed red at his words. "You..."

"Xiao Yan, come here."

Xiao Yan stood beside Lin Feng. Hearing how Feng Ge had just defended him, he felt deeply moved.

"A woman like this isn't worthy of you. I think you should cast her aside instead."