Courting Ya Fei, Xiao Mei's Night Visit!

With a thought, Xiao Cang recalled the Divine Wrath Overlord Spear into his Storage Ring and looked at the weak, listless Yao Chen in his hand.

Yao Chen's Soul Body was extremely illusory. To receive Xiao Cang's attack just now, he had nearly exhausted over ninety percent of his Soul Power.

Had his will to survive not been so strong, he would have already fallen unconscious and been left at the mercy of others.

"The Venerable Yao who once shook the Middle Continent has fallen to such a state. You had to give it everything just to barely block one of my attacks—you cannot even give me a satisfying battle." Xiao Cang said disappointedly.

Although a ferocious Heavenly Grade Dou Technique like the one from earlier consumed a tremendous amount of energy, he had his vast and boundless Qi Sea to support him. Even if he unleashed it ten more times, it would pose no burden at all.

Old Yao's illusory soul stirred slightly, as though he wanted to say something, but Xiao Cang could not be bothered to waste words on him. He directly stuffed him into the Storage Ring and sealed it with Dou Qi to prevent him from escaping.

He did not yet know how to refine puppets, so he would let Yao Chen cling to life for a while longer.

In any case, with Yao Chen's current soul strength, he could no longer stir up any trouble.

Afterward, Xiao Cang descended into the Xiao Family Compound.

At a glance, every member of the Xiao family was pale-faced, their eyes filled with terror.

The Might of a Dou King Xiao Cang had displayed had thoroughly subdued them.

"Everyone, what is the matter?"

Xiao Cang revealed a smile. On his handsome, jade-like face, it appeared especially sunny and charming.

The Xiao family members felt dazed. The man before them looked like the friendly older brother next door, yet just moments ago, he had displayed terrifying power capable of destroying every one of them.

"Nephew Xiao Cang is truly too powerful... With you here, why should our Xiao family fear not prospering?"

Xiao Zhan sighed with deep emotion, using the simplest words to describe his thoughts.

Xiao Cang smiled without commenting, then looked at Xiao Yan.

"Cousin Xiao Yan, congratulations. The thief has been eliminated, and your talent has returned."

Xiao Yan looked at his hands. Though he could not sense any obvious difference, he knew Xiao Cang would not deceive him. His eyes brightened as he clasped his fists in thanks. "Thank you, Cousin Xiao Cang!"

"Since that is the case, you can fulfill your promise now," Xiao Cang said.

"Father..."

Xiao Yan looked toward Xiao Zhan.

"Mm."

After nodding at Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan said to Xiao Cang, "Nephew, please wait a moment. I shall have someone fetch it right away."

A moment later, a servant brought over a Red Sandalwood Box.

Xiao Zhan opened it. Inside lay a yellowed piece of paper, bearing the Marriage Contract Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie had agreed upon in a fit of youthful passion twenty years ago.

"Nephew Xiao Cang, this is the Marriage Contract." Xiao Zhan carefully took it out and handed it to Xiao Cang.

Yet Xiao Cang shook his head, unwilling even to touch the Marriage Contract.

With a thought, he conjured a wisp of flame and burned the yellowed Marriage Contract to ashes.

Quite a few people looked toward Xiao Yan. Seeing the complicated expression on his face, some of the younger members immediately began whispering mockingly.

Yet Xiao Yan turned a deaf ear to their ridicule.

What made his feelings complicated was not the dissolution of the Marriage Contract, but Xiao Cang's strength.

Having personally witnessed Xiao Cang's power, he finally understood just how immense the gap between them was.

Even though he had regained the talent he possessed three years ago, he still had no hope of catching up to Xiao Cang.

How laughable. He had once regarded Xiao Cang as a rival in love, fantasizing that one day he would surpass him and win Xun'er's heart...

"Oh, right, Nephew Xiao Cang. Please convey our thanks to that Black Robe Senior on behalf of the Xiao family. Had he not acted in time to protect us, I fear we would have been in grave danger."

At the thought of the Dou Qi ripples Xiao Cang had released earlier, Xiao Zhan still felt lingering fear.

"Black Robe Senior? Ling Ying? I understand."

A look of realization immediately appeared on Xiao Cang's face as he muttered inwardly, I had forgotten. A battle at the Dou King level has already surpassed the ordinary, and the resulting Dou Qi shockwaves are extremely powerful. Even ordinary Da Dou Shi would have trouble enduring them. Good thing Ling Ying acted, or the clan members would have suffered badly. But this was probably that girl Xun'er's idea, wasn't it?

At the thought of Xun'er, an affectionate smile could not help but rise on Xiao Cang's lips.

Not only was that girl delicately beautiful and well-proportioned, even her womb was so fertile. She had become pregnant with his child in just four days.

Xiao Cang took out the Qi Gathering Powder he had promised the Three Elders and gave it to them, drawing envious looks from the younger generation and the other elites.

Afterward, he solemnly warned everyone present.

"Do not mention what happened today ever again. Especially the matter of my marrying Nalan Yanran—if anyone dares let Xun'er find out about it, do not blame me for being ruthless."

Xiao Cang rarely showed such a serious expression, and his tone brooked no doubt.

He had only just placated Xun'er's anger over his marriage to Yun Yun a few days ago. He did not want any more trouble.

"Rest assured, nephew. This old man will keep these little brats in line. Absolutely no one will dare wag their tongues outside."

"Did you all hear what was just said? If this old man learns that anyone dares discuss this matter, you will be dealt with according to family rules!"

Having just received benefits from Xiao Cang, the Three Elders hurriedly patted their chests in promise. The Second Elder, in particular, barked the order at the Xiao family with his fiery temper.

Everyone shrank back and nodded frantically.

"Then I'm relieved."

Only then did Cousin Xiao Cang nod in satisfaction and leave.

Evening.

Cousin Xiao Cang stayed in his room.

Because Ling Ying had returned, he did not go seek intimacy with Xun'er.

As for telling Xun'er about her pregnancy, he would have to wait for an opportunity to send Ling Ying away before bringing it up.

At that moment, Cousin Xiao Cang sat cross-legged on the bed, pondering ways to grow stronger quickly.

Xun'er was now pregnant. In as little as three months or as many as five, her belly would visibly swell, and by then, her pregnancy could no longer be hidden.

Therefore, Cousin Xiao Cang had to become as strong as possible within those three to five months, in preparation for Gu Yuan, the Nine Star Dou Saint, who would inevitably come in person!

He did not need the strength to fight Gu Yuan—at the very least, he needed Gu Yuan to see immense potential in him.

Before long, Cousin Xiao Cang had an idea.

In that case...

Perhaps some of the steps of marriage could be selectively omitted.

So long as it was not someone like Xiao Yi Xian or Cai Lin, women who truly moved his heart.

Moreover, Cousin Xiao Cang had always had a question.

For marriage rewards, did he have to hold a grand wedding?

Or could everything be kept simple, with only a basic ceremony such as drinking Bridal Cup Wine?

The answer to that question was not difficult to find out.

And Cousin Xiao Cang had already thought of a suitable candidate—

Ya Fei.

As the first breathtaking beauty to appear in the original work, Cousin Xiao Cang had met her seven years ago, when she had just arrived in Wutan City.

After only one meeting, she had remained unforgettable in his memory.

A noble and luxurious crimson brocade robe outlined Ya Fei's exquisite curves. The hem had slits on both sides, revealing her dazzlingly fair long legs with every step she took, enough to set anyone's heart ablaze.

Her face was exceptionally seductive, and every frown and smile radiated a bewitching beauty no man could resist.

Had Cousin Xiao Cang not been too young and too weak at the time, he would have taken Ya Fei for himself long ago.

Seven years later, he had returned as a Dou Wang.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle."

Suddenly, faint footsteps sounded outside the room, followed by a knock at the door and a sweet, alluring voice from beyond it.

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Cousin Xiao Cang, are you there?"