Xiao Yan Arrival

The elders beside Xiao Shan remained calm, while Xiao Zhan's face clearly showed joy.

Upon Xiao Ming's arrival, the previously noisy hall gradually quieted down.

Xiao Yu looked around and finally found where her parents were. She said something to Xiao Ming and then walked over there.

Xiao Ming then led Zi Yan to the top of the hall.

"Uh, that was a mistake on our part. Someone, bring another chair over."

The Great Elder looked at Xiao Ming, who was holding Zi Yan's little hand, and said somewhat awkwardly.

When arranging the seats, he forgot that Xiao Ming had a little girl with him the whole time, so he only reserved a seat for Xiao Ming.

"No need, I want to sit with Xiao Ming."

Upon hearing Zi Yan's words, the Great Elder glanced at Xiao Ming with some difficulty.

Seeing that the large armchair could comfortably seat two people, Xiao Ming pinched Zi Yan's soft little face, and after thinking to himself that Zi Yan seemed even more clingy, he said to the Great Elder, "Let's listen to her."

"Well... okay."

Although he wanted to say that this behavior might be a bit disrespectful to the Misty Cloud Sect, the Great Elder thought about it and realized that Zi Yan still looked like a little girl, so probably not many people would care. Besides, she was a Dou Wang, so he didn't say anything more.

Pulling Zi Yan down to sit, Xiao Ming felt no emotion as she exuded Zi Yan unique fragrance and soft touch. Soon, someone brought him a cup of tea.

After taking a sip of tea, Xiao Ming chatted for a few words with Xiao Shan, who was sitting next to him. Just then, the voices of the guards could be heard outside.

"Reporting to the Clan Leader and elders, all the people from Yun Lan have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan, who had been silent, immediately stood up. "They've arrived? Quickly, go out and greet them."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan walked out of the hall, and the elders also stood up.

Seeing this, Xiao Shan, who was standing next to Xiao Ming, hesitated and looked at Xiao Ming, who was not moving and showed no intention of coming out to greet him.

"Cousin, where are we?"

"You go ahead, just to make a show of things. I won't go," Xiao Ming said lazily. Welcoming guests didn't require so many people; Xiao Shan, a Dou Ling, could handle it.

Moreover, he sensed a powerful Aura gradually approaching the Guest Reception Hall. The owner of this Aura was most likely Yun Yun. He could walk over there and immediately have to walk back, so he couldn't be bothered to do that.

Seeing Xiao Ming say this, Xiao Shan nodded and got up to walk outside.

Sure enough, not long after Xiao Shan left, he quickly returned.

Xiao Zhan and several elders returned with him.

Beside the elders was an old man dressed in a moon-white robe.

The old man had a big smile on his face and was full of energy. His small eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp light as he chatted with the elders. However, the old man's gaze was always fixed on Xiao Shan, who was silent beside him, and his eyes revealed a trace of apprehension.

Clearly, Xiao Shan's presence put some pressure on him.

Behind them was a woman dressed in a gold-trimmed, purple-trimmed, tight-fitting brocade robe, exuding a noble air. Behind her was a beautiful, delicate girl in a moon-white robe with a cold and aloof appearance.

Several elderly men in front, engaged in a lively conversation, seemed to be intentionally avoiding the two people behind them.

It was precisely because of the Moon White Robed Elder that the atmosphere between the guests from the Xiao Family and the Misty Cloud Sect was not awkward.

Valley fish

Upon arriving at the main hall, Patriarch Xiao Zhan turned to the elegant woman behind him and said, "Sect Master Yun, this is our Xiao Family's Guest Reception Hall. Please take a seat."

Seeing the Xiao Family members all stand up to welcome her, Yun Yun nodded calmly, said a polite word, and then turned her gaze to Xiao Ming at the top, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.

"This must be Master Xiao Ming, the renowned Sixth-Grade Alchemist of the Jia Ma Empire. Meeting him today, he is indeed extraordinary."

Yun Yun has been the Sect Master for quite some time now, and she can already deliver this kind of official greeting fluently.

However, Yun Yun's naturally indifferent nature made this greeting to the strongest member of the Xiao Family seem a bit too formal.

To show his welcome, Xiao Ming also stood up and said in a similarly calm tone, "I have long admired Sect Master Yun's name. Meeting you today, I can see you are indeed a heroine among women."

Clearly, Xiao Ming's tone was similar.

Neither side seemed to find anything wrong with it, but the Xiao Family members standing nearby were somewhat embarrassed because both of them spoke in such a flattering tone that it sounded a bit sarcastic.

As Xiao Ming spoke, Xiao Zhan and the others next to the Moon White Robed Elder breathed a sigh of relief. The pressure from Yun Yun, the Misty Cloud Sect Master, was too strong.

Even though Yun Yun didn't speak, the prestige she had accumulated over the years of managing the sect was enough to make people tremble. Xiao Ming's calm demeanor made the pressure Yun Yun exerted on them lessen considerably.

It really feels good to have someone protecting you.

After making a remark, Xiao Zhan and the others led Yun Yun and the others to sit down in the upper part of the hall.

After the guests and hosts were all seated, the atmosphere became somewhat silent for a moment.

To avoid embarrassment, the Great Elder coughed and then resumed his conversation with the deacon next to him.

Actually, with Yun Yun and Xiao Ming present, they should have allowed these two representative figures to have a dialogue, but neither of them seemed inclined to speak.

So they ended up talking to each other, which at least prevented the atmosphere from becoming too awkward.

Why didn't Yun Yun speak up? Actually, she was just figuring out how to break off the engagement without offending Xiao Ming, her future prospect.

Why didn't Xiao Ming speak? It's because he felt there was nothing to say; he's not good at awkward small talk!

Na Lan Yan Ran sat next to Yun Yun, her beautiful eyes glancing curiously at Xiao Ming.

It's safe to say that no one in the Jia Ma Empire is indifferent to Xiao Ming.

She was no exception. Although she came to annul the engagement, she also indirectly satisfied her curiosity and learned what this genius, who could trample everyone in the Jia Ma Empire underfoot in terms of talent, looked like.

Xiao Ming was completely different from the image she had imagined. He didn't have the arrogance that ordinary geniuses often couldn't hide. Instead, he was more like her teacher, seemingly indifferent to everything.

Before Na Lan Yan Ran could observe further, there was a knock on the door of the Guest Reception Hall, which had just been closed.

Knock knock knock!

As the knock sounded, the Great Elder was trying to liven things up and the Moon White Robed Elder exchanged a glance and fell silent in tacit agreement.

A figure pushed open the door and walked into the hall; it was Xiao Yan.

After entering the hall, Xiao Yan seemed confused about the situation. He first looked around, his gaze lingering on Xiao Ming and Yun Yun, and he couldn't help but wonder, "Just who are these people? Even Xiao Ming has come out."

Xiao Yan was quite isolated from information within the Xiao Family, and he had no idea who the people who had come to visit were.