This Woman Could Compete with Xun Er

"Yes, I can agree to it on Yan'er's behalf."

Seeing that Xiao Zhan remained silent, Fang Yi spoke up and agreed for him.

Yun Yun's words were sincere. Only a fool would refuse.

"I agree as well." Xiao Yan stepped forward of his own accord.

Yun Yun, a Dou Huang powerhouse, was actually so reasonable and easy to talk to. This dispelled some of his prejudice against the Misty Cloud Sect.

The way the annulment had been handled was unpleasant to behold. It seemed to be solely Nalan Yanran's problem—her teacher was quite understanding.

"She's just a little too old. Otherwise, she'd make a suitable sister-in-law who could compete with Xun Er."

Xiao Yan secretly lamented the loss, feeling that he had missed out on a fine candidate for a sister-in-law.

Fortunately, Xun Er did not know what he was thinking. Otherwise, she would have sent him to the Heavenly Tomb to see Xiao Xuan in minutes!

"Then it's settled." Yun Yun broke into a smile.

Her cool, refined features, the bearing of a Dou Huang powerhouse, and her mature, intellectual aura made her seem as though she were glowing.

How could the young men present have ever seen such a peerless beauty? Their faces instantly reddened.

Even some of the young women were captivated by the charm Yun Yun displayed.

"Hmph."

"No wonder she managed to fool Brother Chu Xiao when he was just beginning to understand love, have some ambiguous moments with him, and make him regard her as his first love."

Xun Er inwardly sighed in regret.

Why hadn't this woman put on the airs of a Dou Huang powerhouse at the Xiao Family?

If she had dared to do that, Brother Chu Xiao definitely would not have forgiven her after finding out. Then she would have had one less rival in love.

"Old Ling, can you kill her without anyone noticing?" Xun Er asked softly.

She did not truly intend to kill Yun Yun.

This matter could not possibly be kept from Chu Xiao, and she did not want a rift to form between them.

"This old servant can give it a try," Ling Ying answered respectfully.

He cultivated dark-attribute Dou Qi and was a peak Dou Huang who had just begun to grasp spatial power. Assassinating a three-star Dou Huang from some remote region would not be difficult.

"No need. I was only curious about her strength." Xun Er clasped her hands behind her back.

She suddenly had the urge to bite Chu Xiao.

Having a boyfriend who was too outstanding was troublesome in that way—he attracted too much romantic attention.

"There is one more matter." Yun Yun's smile faded, and her pleasant voice, like a gently flowing stream, reached everyone's ears. "May I ask if young friend Chu Xiao is here?"

"May I ask why Sect Leader Yun is looking for my nephew?" Xiao Zhan immediately cupped his fists and asked.

"I heard that young friend Chu Xiao broke through to the Dou Master realm at eighteen, and that his Dou Qi possesses both wind and lightning attributes. That is an exceptionally fine talent." Yun Yun got straight to the point. "I would like to invite him to join the Misty Cloud Sect."

Invite Chu Xiao to join the Misty Cloud Sect?

Everyone present was somewhat surprised, but upon thinking about it, they found it perfectly reasonable.

When Chu Xiao had become a Dou Zhe, the Misty Cloud Sect had sent a Dou Ling elder to take him as a disciple.

It made sense for them to have such thoughts again now, and it was a good thing.

"That's a good thing." Xun Er's eyes lit up as a new line of thought suddenly opened up.

"If I can make this happen, Brother Chu Xiao and Yun Yun will become master and disciple. Surely they can't disregard all propriety then?"

One could only say that Xun Er knew absolutely nothing about the broad-minded love and fearless spirit of exploration possessed by Earth transmigrators.

"With his talent, if he had accepted the Misty Cloud Sect's invitation back then, he would not merely be a Dou Master now. He might have already reached the Da Dou Shi realm." Yun Yun's voice carried undisguised regret.

Her words made Xiao Yan lower his head and unconsciously clench his fists.

His eldest and second brothers had gone out to train and establish a mercenary group, while his cousin Chu Xiao had stayed home cultivating in seclusion rather than even attending Jia Nan Academy—all because of him.

"Sect Leader Yun, we must ask Xiao'er himself about this." A flicker of interest passed through Xiao Zhan's eyes. After a brief consideration, he said, "I'll have someone call him over."

"As it should be." Yun Yun nodded slightly.

"Patriarch, I'll go call Brother Chu Xiao." Xiao Mei's beautiful eyes brightened as she volunteered.

"Alright, you go." Xiao Zhan nodded in agreement, then added after a slight hesitation, "Sect Leader Yun, Xiao'er has his own mind and dislikes being restrained. If he is unwilling to join the Misty Cloud Sect, I hope you will forgive him."

"Patriarch Xiao, you jest." Yun Yun smiled gently, an unreadable glint flashing through her eyes. "The Misty Cloud Sect would never force anyone against their will. Taking a disciple is a mutual choice. I came here sincerely this time, intending to accept a disciple on my master's behalf."

Yun Yun was not someone who failed to think for herself. On the way to the Xiao Family, she had refined the suggestion Ya Fei had given her.

It definitely would not work if she tried to take Chu Xiao as her own disciple. But if she accepted him as a disciple on behalf of her teacher and made him her junior brother, it might be possible.

Before entering seclusion due to his injuries, her teacher had been a peak Dou Huang and had even trained her into a Dou Huang. His reputation was quite useful.

As long as it did not interfere with becoming "ambiguous" with her again, perhaps Chu Xiao would be willing?

After all, joining the Misty Cloud Sect would give him considerable help in the early stages and allow him to quickly return to his peak.

"Accepting a disciple on her master's behalf?" Xun Er's mood immediately soured.

Being a disciple was acceptable, but becoming a junior brother who spent every day with her was entirely unnecessary.

While she was unhappy, everyone in the Xiao Family was delighted.

If Chu Xiao became the disciple of the former sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect and the only junior brother of the current sect leader, he would surely receive the Misty Cloud Sect's full support.

His chances of becoming a Dou Wang in the future would increase greatly, and he might even have the opportunity to challenge the Dou Huang realm.

At that time, the Xiao Family could benefit as well and might even return to the Imperial Capital.

"Uncle, Sect Leader Yun may have come for nothing today. Brother Chu Xiao cannot see her."

Just as Xiao Mei was about to leave, Xun Er stepped forward at the right moment, drawing everyone's attention.

"Xiao Xun Er, what do you mean by that?" Xiao Yan frowned in displeasure.

He felt that this woman was simply jealous and stepping out to cause trouble.

"Xiao Xun Er?" Yun Yun's pupils contracted as she carefully examined Xun Er.

The young woman wore a purple gown. Her figure had not fully matured yet, but the beginnings of peerless grace were already apparent.

"I saw her from afar once at the Xiao Family Marketplace. At the time, I only thought she had a fine temperament and was beautiful, but now she is actually making me feel a sense of danger." Yun Yun was secretly shocked. "Gu Xun Er, the Ancient Clan chief's daughter—she truly is no ordinary person."

"Brother Chu Xiao is in seclusion. He said it would take at least three to five days, or as long as ten days to half a month. He cannot receive guests for the time being." Xun Er folded her hands over her lower abdomen, carrying herself like a noble lady.

"She doesn't welcome me!" Yun Yun immediately came to a conclusion.

Chu Xiao had written in his Diary that he would be in seclusion for three to five days. He had not said anything about it lasting ten days to half a month.

Xun Er was clearly lying and deliberately preventing her from seeing Chu Xiao.

"Why?"

Keeping that question in mind, Yun Yun decided to return and discuss it with Ya Fei. She smiled faintly. "Since I have come at an inconvenient time, I shall leave for now and return in five days."

"Patriarch Xiao, please tell young friend Chu Xiao about this after he leaves seclusion, and ask him to carefully consider my invitation."

"I will definitely pass along the message." Xiao Zhan cupped his fists with both hands and solemnly agreed.

"Farewell."

Yun Yun nodded slightly. Dou Qi surged from her body and formed a pair of wings. She rose into the air and disappeared into the sky after a few flashes.

"Such a woman... I wonder what kind of man could be worthy of her." Xiao Zhan looked up and sighed.

Several Xiao Family elders nodded along, while the young people's eyes were filled with longing.

Fang Yi's gaze suddenly turned dangerous. "From the sound of it, if you were strong enough, would you be planning to pursue her?"

Xiao Zhan: "?"

"Madam, don't joke around. I wouldn't dare."

"You wouldn't dare, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't want to, does it?" Fang Yi snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"Madam~" Xiao Zhan hurried after her.

The Xiao Family juniors: "."

Their image of the patriarch shattered completely.