Master, You're So Naughty

Even the powerful Three Great Elders and the Xiao Family Patriarch did not know why the Misty Cloud Sect had come.

Xiao Yaozu did not believe that this little brat before him could possibly know.

Of course, it was also possible that Xiao Han and the Misty Cloud Sect had secretly planned this together.

But what status did Xiao Han have? Before them stood an elderly man in a moon-white robe. On his chest was the emblem of a silver crescent moon, and beside it were seven glittering golden stars.

What did that signify?

It meant that this elder who had come to the Xiao Clan was a powerful expert at the level of a Seven-Star Great Dou Master.

Given Xiao Han's status as a third-generation disciple of the Xiao Clan, there was no way he could even get acquainted with such a person. Much less have the qualifications to plot something with him.

At that thought, Xiao Yaozu readily said, "Fine, I'll take that bet."

"Nonsense!"

Xiao Hao's face darkened. If not for the distinguished guests being present, he would have exploded already. Unable to persuade Xiao Han, Xiao Hao could only look helplessly at Xiao Yaozu and say coldly, "Yaozu, let me make this clear first. If he loses, I won't pay a single coin for him."

"Hehe..." Xiao Yaozu had not truly intended to gamble with Xiao Han. He merely wanted to embarrass Xiao Hao. Smiling, he said, "Nephew Xiao Han, it seems your father does not approve of our bet."

"Uncle Yaozu, don't worry. A man bears responsibility for his own actions. If I truly lose, I'll work like an ox or horse to repay it." Xiao Han was incomparably confident. He then added, "Uncle Yaozu, if you lose, I hope you won't go back on your word either."

"Of course." Xiao Yaozu met Xiao Han's gaze. Even now, Xiao Han's eyes remained full of confidence. Yet when he considered Xiao Han's status, he did not think much of it. Turning to Xiao Hao, he did not forget to mock him, "Cousin Xiao Hao, your son has backbone. You really raised a good son."

"Hmph!" Xiao Hao snorted angrily.

If not for the distinguished guests being here, Xiao Hao would have forcibly stopped Xiao Han's childish bet long ago.

Meanwhile, System Xiao Ai secretly giggled. "Master, you're so naughty!"

Who was Xiao Han? A transmigrator!

As the protagonist who would overturn the Storyline, he knew every twist and turn of events like the back of his hand.

Xiao Han was guaranteed to win such a bet.

"Ah..." Xiao Han smiled helplessly. "It can't be helped. How can I manage without money after binding to a Pay-to-Win System like you?"

Not only did exchanging items in the system store require money, but even disrupting the Storyline required money.

If Xiao Han remembered correctly, the next few small events were all connected to money.

That was why Xiao Han had made some preparations in advance.

"Enough."

At this moment, Xiao Ning, who had grown impatient, could not help urging, "Now tell us, what exactly did they come to our Xiao Clan for?"

"To break off an engagement," Xiao Han answered.

"Break off an engagement?"

Xiao Ning, Xiao Mei, and the other younger members looked at Xiao Han with even greater confusion. They were utterly baffled.

Xiao Yaozu, who was older, was slightly startled. Thoughtfully, he glanced at the delicate, noble-looking young girl opposite them. She wore a moon-white robe, and green jade pendants dangled from her earlobes, producing clear, crisp chimes as they swayed gently.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yaozu asked, "Could that girl be Nalan Yanran, granddaughter of Nalan Jie from the Nalan Family?"

Xiao Han nodded and praised him, "Uncle Yaozu, you have sharp eyes. This beautiful and noble young lady is Nalan Yanran, the personal disciple of Yun Yun, the current Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect!"

"What?"

Xiao Yaozu was slightly shocked as he looked at Xiao Han in surprise. "You're saying she has become the personal disciple of Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect?"

"That's right." Xiao Han nodded.

"And you're saying she came here to break off the engagement?" Xiao Yaozu looked at Xiao Han solemnly once more.

"That's right." Xiao Han nodded again.

"Impossible."

Xiao Yaozu shook his head and denied it. "It is true that Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan have an engagement. This marriage was personally agreed to by Nalan Yanran's grandfather, Nalan Jie. Nalan Jie has absolute authority in the Nalan Family and values promises greatly. Even if Nalan Yanran wanted to break off the engagement, Nalan Jie would likely never agree."

"I think it is possible." Xiao Han's father, Xiao Hao, spoke gravely. "Nalan Jie presumably does not know about this yet. Nalan Yanran has become the personal disciple of Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, and she has Ge Ye, a Seven-Star Great Dou Master, accompanying her. She intends to act first and report later. Using the Misty Cloud Sect to pressure the Family Head—what a clever move!"

"That's right." At this moment, Xiao Han's Mother also agreed. "Nalan Yanran came to visit so suddenly. I also think Han Er is right. Having become the personal disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect's Sect Master, Nalan Yanran's status is no longer what it once was. When someone gains the power to change their fate, they will get rid of the things they dislike. Clearly, Xiao Yan, whose cultivation has not advanced an inch in years, is something Nalan Yanran dislikes."

Xiao Yaozu paused, his eyes darkening.

Both Xiao Han's father and mother had spoken in a way that perfectly matched human nature. It also fit the current situation. Otherwise, with Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan engaged, why would she come to their door alone before the marriage, without her parents accompanying her?

Xiao Yaozu subconsciously glanced at Xiao Han and muttered, "Could this brat really have guessed right?"

Seeing Xiao Yaozu's expression, Xiao Han smiled faintly. "Uncle Yaozu, you've lost!"

"Uh..."

Xiao Ning, Xiao Mei, and the others also looked anxiously toward Xiao Yan.

If that was truly the case, then they had lost ten thousand gold coins to Xiao Han.

"Don't be so hasty, brat." Xiao Yaozu seemed somewhat uneasy inside, and he called Xiao Han a brat. He reminded him, "Even if you guessed right, you said you would predict every single word they said without missing a thing. If even one word differs, you lose!"

Xiao Ning, Xiao Mei, and the others, who had thought they were about to lose, slowly let out a breath of relief.

That was right. Predicting the broken engagement was not enough to make them lose. He also had to predict every single word they were about to say without the slightest error.

"Yaozu, let's leave it at that. Call it a draw." Xiao Hao took the chance to mediate.

"No." Xiao Yaozu rejected it outright, shaking his head. "One is one, and two is two. Since we started the bet, we must see it through to the end."

Xiao Yaozu looked curiously at Xiao Han. He also wanted to see what ability Xiao Han possessed that allowed him to predict the other party had come to break off the engagement—and even predict every word they would say without a single mistake.

"You..." Xiao Hao glared angrily at Xiao Yaozu. He had wanted to smooth things over, but he had not expected Xiao Yaozu to be so difficult.

"Father, it's fine. They're only a few words."

Creak—

At that moment, the doors of the Xiao Clan Hall were slowly pushed open, and a young man walked inside. Xiao Han said calmly, "Uncle Yaozu, since you insisted on continuing this bet with me, I'll give you a piece of heavenly insight. Xiao Yan will not have a seat later. And Xiao Xun'er will help him out by voluntarily asking to share a chair with him. However, I won't let things go his way!"