Might As Well Give It a Try

Name: Xiao Han.

Level: Level 2 (Two Star Dou Zhe, 0220).

Energy: 1.22 points.

Battle Skill: Immense Strength.

Cultivation Method: None.

Equipment: None.

Treasure: Bone Spirit Cold Fire

Special Item: None.

Auxiliary Divine Ability: Grafting Flowers onto Trees (1010).

Points: 1200.

In the personal information module, Xiao Han learned that he still needed 220 Experience Points to reach the next level.

"Leveled up?"

"Did I see that right? There are clearly Dou Qi fluctuations around Xiao Han?"

"Yeah, how is that possible? Wasn't his Qi Sea naturally blocked? How could he be generating Dou Qi fluctuations? And such powerful ones at that!"

Compared to the broken engagement, the Dou Qi fluctuations around Xiao Han were even more unbelievable.

For over a decade, everyone had known that the Xiao Clan had a great good-for-nothing—Xiao Han.

People had always mocked Xiao Han for it, seeking a sense of superiority from him. Yet reality now told them that Xiao Han could cultivate again. And he had just advanced a level.

Many of the disciples in the Xiao Clan's Council Hall found this almost impossible to accept.

To one side, Ge Ye looked at Xiao Han with admiration and thought to himself, Judging by the intensity of his Dou Qi fluctuations, he already possesses the cultivation of a Dou Zhe. His talent is quite good. Before even reaching adulthood, he condensed a Dou Qi Cyclone and raised his cultivation to the level of a Two Star Dou Zhe.

Not only Ge Ye, but the Xiao Clan's three elders and its clan leader, Xiao Zhan, all stared at Xiao Han in utter astonishment.

Naturally, the happiest people present were Xiao Han's father, Xiao Long, and the Xiao Clan's Third Elder, Xiao Dingtian.

"Xiao Han, you destroyed my Marriage Certificate!" Xiao Yan's face darkened, and his tone turned cold.

"No, that was my Marriage Certificate!" Xiao Han smiled as he looked at the unconvinced Xiao Han.

"Xiao Han."

Xiao Yan's face darkened. Thinking of last night's unpleasant encounter, the hostility in his heart grew even stronger. Though he had endured in silence for three years, that did not mean Xiao Yan had no temper. Xiao Yan said coldly, "I don't know what trick you pulled, but I won't let this matter go so easily. And you, Nalan Yanran, don't think I don't know what you're plotting. Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—do not mock a poor youth. If I, Xiao Yan, do not avenge this grievance..."

"Thirty years of what?"

Before Xiao Yan could finish, a crisp voice suddenly cut in.

"Xiao Han, what are you trying to do?" Xiao Yan shouted coldly.

"Do not bully a poor youth—what are you trying to do?"

Xiao Han's gaze sharpened. "Xiao Yan, today's matter is between Nalan Yanran and me. What does it have to do with you? This is the Xiao Clan's Council Hall. Please don't flatter yourself!"

"You!"

Xiao Yan glared furiously at Xiao Han. There was clearly something fishy going on, but he simply could not explain it.

Faced with Xiao Han's rebuke, Xiao Yan felt as sick inside as if he had eaten shit.

Pfft!

In the end, Xiao Yan's rage attacked his heart, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Xiao Clan Leader!"

At this moment, Ge Ye cleverly clasped his hands and said, "It seems your Xiao Clan has quite a few matters to deal with. As it happens, the Yunlan Sect also has many trivial affairs awaiting my return. I shall take my leave for today, then. Another day, I shall reminisce with the Xiao Clan Leader!"

Reminiscing was merely an excuse.

The Yunlan Sect was a colossal force within the Gama Empire, not an existence that the tiny Xiao Clan could hope to associate with.

"Mm."

Xiao Zhan nodded. As the clan leader, with matters having reached this point, this was the only way to handle it. Still, he remained curious as to how the name on the Marriage Certificate had suddenly become Xiao Han's!

Ge Ye slowly turned around. When his gaze passed over the Xiao Clan's Third Elder, he paused briefly and smiled. "Xiao Dingtian, you have raised a fine grandson. The gates of our Yunlan Sect will forever be open to your grandson!"

Third Elder Xiao Dingtian could hardly contain his pride. Naturally, he knew that the other party had taken a liking to his precious grandson. Stroking his beard, Xiao Dingtian said calmly, "Thank you for the Yunlan Sect's kindness, but where Xiao Han chooses to study in the future will be decided according to his own wishes."

"Mm."

Ge Ye nodded. He truly had taken a liking to Xiao Han.

Before reaching adulthood, he was already a Two Star Dou Zhe. With such talent, he was more than qualified to enter the Yunlan Sect.

Ge Ye immediately resolved to find a way to persuade Xiao Han to join the Yunlan Sect. Otherwise, it would surely become a loss for the Yunlan Sect in the future. With that thought, Ge Ye clasped his hands and said, "Everyone, Xiao Dingtian, Ge Ye bids you farewell!"

By solemnly mentioning Xiao Dingtian's name one last time, Ge Ye had given him ample face.

"Uncle Xiao, Yanran bids you farewell!"

Having gotten what she wanted, Nalan Yanran gave Xiao Zhan a slight bow and followed Ge Ye out of the Xiao Family's Main Hall.

In the western part of Wutan City, a youth clad in green entered a long pavilion.

Seeing the green-clad youth arrive, Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran, who had been waiting for some time, rose to greet him.

The youth in green was none other than Xiao Han.

After Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye left the Xiao Family, Xiao Han had also found an excuse to leave the Xiao Family.

Xiao Han swept his gaze calmly over the two of them, held out his hand, and asked, "Where are the goods?"

"Hehe!"

Ge Ye acted as though he had not heard Xiao Han's words. A sinister smile spread across his face as he stared at Xiao Han with ill intent.

As for the latter, under Ge Ye's gaze, his expression showed not the slightest trace of panic, much less fear.

Seeing Xiao Han possess such composure, Ge Ye became even more satisfied with him. He said, "Kid, you really dared to come. Three Qi Gathering Powders and one hundred thousand Gold Coins are no small sum. You came here alone—aren't you afraid that I'll go back on my word, or simply kill you and refuse to give you the money?"

"I wouldn't mind if you tried," Xiao Han replied, his gaze exceptionally calm as he looked directly at Ge Ye.

Uh...

As an expert of the older generation, Ge Ye actually felt a sense of powerlessness when facing Xiao Han.

What surprised him even more was that, in Xiao Han's eyes, he seemed to be hoping that Ge Ye would do exactly that.

Disdain!

There was actually a trace of disdain for Ge Ye in Xiao Han's gaze.

Naturally, Ge Ye did not dwell on that thought. After all, Xiao Han was only a Two Star Dou Zhe. How could he possibly disregard a Great Dou Shi like him?

Of course, Ge Ye did not know that Xiao Han possessed a Heavenly Flame. Even with only the cultivation of a Two Star Dou Zhe, not even a Dou Emperor would dare disregard the Heavenly Flame in his hand.

"Young people have no sense of humor. Take it. These are what you deserve!"

Ge Ye had never truly intended to renege on the deal. Touching the Storage Ring on his hand, he took out three Brocade Boxes, followed by a silver card marked with green patterns.

Watching Xiao Han accept the four items, shove his hands into his pockets, and turn to leave, Ge Ye hurriedly called out, "Xiao Han, you're leaving just like that?"

"What else do you want?" Xiao Han turned his head to look back at Ge Ye.

"Ahem, ahem..."

Ge Ye coughed softly twice and cleared his throat. In an exceedingly solemn tone, he said, "Xiao Han, would you be interested in joining our Yunlan Sect and taking this old man as your master?"

Ge Ye was sincerely pleased with Xiao Han.

"Not interested." Xiao Han curled his lips and continued forward.

"Uh, he actually refused?"

Ge Ye froze slightly. As a Hall Master of the Yunlan Sect, countless people wished to become his disciples but could not. Yet Xiao Han had actually rejected him.

Though rejected, Ge Ye still said, "Xiao Han, when you return, you'd best ask your mother about the necklace you're wearing. Then give me your answer."

A necklace?

Xiao Han was slightly startled, and his steps came to a halt. He glanced at Ge Ye before vanishing from the latter's sight.

"Ah, what a fine prospect!"

Ge Ye watched Xiao Han's departing back, his tone full of regret. After a moment, he added, "Young Sect Master, do you have even the slightest interest in Xiao Han?"

"Hall Master Ge Ye?" Nalan Yanran's Dai Eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her eyes showed some resistance to those words.

Ge Ye paid no attention to Nalan Yanran. His gaze remained fixed on Xiao Han's departing back as he muttered to himself, "If the Young Sect Master has any interest in Xiao Han, then you'd better act quickly. This old man has a feeling that one day, the Gamma Empire will belong to that kid!"