Breaking Off the Engagement?

In the reception hall, The hall was spacious and packed with people. Seated at the very front were Xiao Zhan and three cold-faced elders, surrounded by some of the Xiao Clan's upper ranks and disciples. On the other side stood Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye.

Hidden in the shadows, Xiao Huo watched Nalan Yanran standing gracefully. Her figure was exquisite, her waist slender, and green jade pendants hung from her earlobes. She truly was a favored daughter of heaven, pure and flawless.

"My wife is really beautiful."

Xiao Huo assessed her from the shadows, rubbing his hands together eagerly.

Mm...

Tonight, he would try to get into the same bed as Yanran and complete the system mission!

Xiao Huo did not intend to make an appearance yet. The protagonist was supposed to appear last, after all. Besides, he had arranged for Xun'er to stay in her room. If he went in now, would there even be a seat for him? That would play right into the hands of the three elders.

Inside the hall, Many young men cast their gazes toward Nalan Yanran, some of them practically drooling...

She was too beautiful!

The Misty Cloud Sect was an existence they could only look up to and fear. They had never expected to see a beauty like Nalan Yanran here. Many of them were excited. What would it feel like if they could win over Nalan Yanran?

In the entire Xiao Clan, only Xiao Xun'er could compare with her beauty. Even Xiao Mei lost all her radiance before her and became utterly ordinary.

Elsewhere, Xiao Yan was also secretly watching the scene in the hall.

"Teacher! Help me conceal my aura. Don't let anyone discover me. I want to see what Nalan Yanran came here for..." Xiao Yan's gaze fell on Nalan Yanran's figure. She was a favored daughter of heaven.

Could she have come to find him?

Xiao Huo smiled to himself. He had long since noticed Xiao Yan.

However...

There was still a grand show to put on.

How could he drive Xiao Yan away?

If Xiao Yan saw his fiancée being taken away, he would be furious, wouldn't he?

Hehe, I'll take care of your girl for you!

"Cough." Ge Ye gave a light cough and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan. There seemed to be a hint of ingratiation in his eyes as he smiled. "Clan Head Xiao, we have come to your clan this time mainly to ask for a favor!"

"Mr. Ge Ye, please speak. The Xiao Clan will do everything within our power!" Xiao Zhan looked almost flattered. Ge Ye was a Seven Star Dou Grandmaster and a member of the Misty Cloud Sect. Why was he being so polite to him?

"Clan Head Xiao, do you recognize her?" Ge Ye pointed at the girl beside him with a faint smile.

Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes were still wandering around the hall.

Where was Brother Xiao Huo? Had he not come?

"Uh... Forgive my poor eyesight, but this young lady..." Xiao Zhan froze at the words. He looked the girl over, then shook his head somewhat awkwardly.

"Her name is Nalan Yanran. She once had a marriage agreement with Young Master Xiao." Ge Ye smiled. They had finally gotten to the main matter. A peerless genius like Young Master Xiao possessed such talent at such a young age!

Ge Ye knew clearly that he had to seize the opportunity today and settle Miss Yanran's marriage with Young Master Xiao.

As for breaking off the engagement, Even if the Lord Sect Master came personally, Ge Ye would never agree to it!

A youth as gifted as Young Master Xiao had to be properly won over! In Ge Ye's opinion, he would even be willing to offer up the entire Misty Cloud Sect if necessary. If it came down to it, even having the Sect Master marry Young Master Xiao would not be a loss!

"Nalan Yanran? Nalan Yanran, Old Master Nalan's granddaughter?" Xiao Zhan's expression brightened. Of course he knew that Nalan Yanran had been accepted as Yun Yun's disciple. Her future was boundless, her talent outstanding, and she was as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal.

Moreover, Xiao Zhan knew that Nalan Yanran had a marriage agreement with Xiao Huo!

"Uncle Xiao, this niece has never come to pay you a visit. Please accept my apology." Nalan Yanran bowed slightly and smiled sweetly. That breathtaking smile captivated every young man present!

She was too beautiful...

As expected of the Misty Cloud Sect's favored daughter of heaven. Her bearing and beauty were peerless, and she was so polite as well.

"No matter, no matter. Niece, your talent is truly impressive. You were actually accepted as the Lord Sect Master's disciple." Xiao Zhan continued smiling.

"Yanran was merely fortunate." Nalan Yanran smiled faintly and gently tugged at Ge Ye's sleeve beside her. She seemed somewhat absent-minded, yet she did not dare show it. Where was Brother Xiao Huo?

Nalan Yanran felt a little wronged.

Did Brother Xiao Huo not like her and deliberately hide from her?

Hmph...

Even if Brother Xiao Huo hid, she would find him.

"Clan Head Xiao, the matter I seek today concerns Yanran. Her marriage agreement with Young Master Xiao..." Ge Ye chuckled softly, seeming to hesitate over how to phrase things so that the Xiao Clan would agree.

After all, getting Yanran and Young Master Xiao's marriage settled as soon as possible was the most important matter!

Everyone in the hall changed expression!

Xiao Zhan's smile faded. This involved Niece Nalan—could it be... that the Misty Cloud Sect had come to break off the engagement?

At that thought, Xiao Zhan's lips twitched, and his body trembled faintly. Naturally, he knew that Xiao Huo possessed only Dou Qi level three, while Nalan Yanran had long since become a Dou Zhe. The gap between their cultivation was simply too great.

Could they be here to break off the engagement?

Thinking of the worst possible outcome, Xiao Zhan forcibly suppressed the fury in his heart. "Mr. Ge Ye, please speak!"

Throughout the hall, the Three Elders looked at Xiao Zhan with amused expressions, their hearts filled with disdain and ridicule. Nalan Yanran had surely come to break off the engagement. How could a worthless man like Xiao Huo possibly marry Nalan Yanran?

Seeing someone come to their door to forcibly dissolve an engagement, the Three Elders exchanged knowing smiles. He deserved it!

The hall erupted into discussion.

Many disciples wore particularly animated expressions. At first, they had also been rather surprised—how could Xiao Huo possibly be worthy of Nalan Yanran? Now, she had naturally come to break off the engagement! Many of them looked immensely entertained.

Now this was going to be a good show.

"Where is Cousin Xiao Huo?" Xiao Mei's gaze swept over the surroundings, a trace of contempt appearing in her eyes.

"Perhaps he's scared and didn't dare come?"

"Hahaha, how could trash like him still have the nerve to marry Nalan Yanran?" Xiao Ning also sneered. Many Xiao Family disciples began discussing among themselves, each carrying a hint of mockery.

Ge Ye's expression changed in alarm.

Could it be...

that the Xiao Family did not want Young Master Xiao to marry Nalan Yanran?

That made sense. After all, Young Master Xiao's talent was unparalleled. For a moment, Ge Ye grew somewhat flustered. If Xiao Zhan refused to agree, things would be terrible. Miss Yanran's marriage had to be settled today!

Nalan Yanran was also somewhat anxious.

Brother Xiao Huo had not come to see her, while the surrounding Xiao Family disciples were still laughing and jeering.

Could it be...

that he thought she was unworthy of Brother Xiao Huo?

Nalan Yanran lowered her beautiful eyes, which had turned red. If Brother Xiao Huo did not like her, then she would never marry!

In this world, the only person who could marry her was Brother Xiao Huo!

She would marry no one but him!

No matter how much gossip or opposition she faced, she would marry Brother Xiao Huo!