Nalan Yanran Arrives!

"Second Elder, the Clan Leader wants you to go to the main hall quickly. The honored guests have arrived."

Just then, Xiao Tian, having just left the Battle Qi Pavilion, saw the old butler walking towards him and speaking respectfully.

Hearing this, Xiao Tian remembered that Xiao Zhan had told him yesterday that honored guests would be visiting the Xiao family today and that preparations were needed.

And now that he had become the youngest elder in the Xiao clan, he naturally had the qualifications to represent the Xiao family in welcoming distinguished guests!

Immediately, Xiao Tian nodded and followed the butler to the Xiao family's main hall.

The hall was extremely spacious, and it was currently filled with many clan members. Besides Xiao Zhan and the two elders at the head seats, there were many elders of the Xiao clan and some younger juniors. The scene appeared very grand.

Upon seeing Xiao Tian's arrival, the First Elder and the Third Elder on the stage both snorted coldly, showing clear displeasure.

After all, a junior like Xiao Tian had suddenly become the Second Elder of the Xiao clan, able to sit as an equal with them, the elder generation of the family, and even his influence seemed to surpass theirs. Therefore, they were naturally displeased with this suddenly appearing Second Elder, Xiao Tian.

Xiao Tian curled his lips and didn't bother to dwell on it. He walked straight to the high platform and directly sat in the empty seat next to Xiao Zhan.

This abrupt action did not surprise the Xiao clan members too much. After all, they had known since yesterday that Xiao Tian had become the Second Elder, and their perception of him had completely changed.

However, several honored guests in moon-white robes below the stage were now looking shocked.

They had already been in the Xiao family's main hall for some time. They hadn't paid much attention to the vacant elder's seat next to Xiao Zhan. But now, seeing such a young man sitting there, they were stunned, their eyes flashing with intense surprise.

"When did the Xiao family get such a young elder..."

However, despite their surprise, these honored guests did not ask any further questions.

At this moment, after Xiao Tian took his seat in the prominent position, he shifted his gaze towards the honored guests who were receiving such a grand reception from the Xiao family.

Besides the old man, there were two young people sitting beside him.

The man was handsome, elegant, holding a folding fan, and an air of arrogance involuntarily appeared on his face. Many young girls from the Xiao clan were already captivated by him.

What surprised Xiao Tian was the other woman. This woman had delicate features, skin like congealed fat, and was wearing a moon-white dress with a slender waist. She exuded a dignified and noble aura.

The presence of this peerless beauty had already drawn captivated gazes from many Xiao clan members, especially some of the younger Xiao clan youths, whose eyes were filled with fiery admiration.

It had to be said, this woman was truly a beauty who could bring down nations and was of unparalleled elegance.

Xiao Tian merely glanced at these people before his gaze settled on Xun'er and Xiao Yan, seated on the right side below the high platform.

Just then, among the honored guests dressed in moon-white robes, the old man suddenly stood up and said with a smile:

"Heh heh, Clan Leader Xiao, we were delayed on our journey to the Xiao family, but thankfully, we've arrived. To be frank, we have an important matter to request this time." The old man looked at Xiao Zhan and cupped his hands slightly.

"Mr. Ge Ye, you are too kind. If it is something within the Xiao family's capabilities, we will certainly not refuse." Hearing this, Xiao Zhan also hurriedly stood up and replied with a smile.

Xiao Zhan did not dare to slight this old man, let alone the two young people beside him, as they were from the Misty Cloud Sect.

The Misty Cloud Sect was not something the mere Xiao family could compare to. If the Xiao family was the overlord of Wutan City, then the Misty Cloud Sect was the supreme overlord of the entire Jia Ma Empire. The two were simply incomparable.

Therefore, facing people from the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Zhan, even as the Clan Leader of the Xiao family, had to show sufficient respect.

"Clan Leader Xiao, I presume you do not know her identity yet?" At this moment, Ge Ye smiled and pointed to the beautiful young woman beside him.

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan frowned slightly and looked at the peerlessly beautiful woman with confusion, asking:

"Oh? And who is this young lady?"

Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, the peerless beauty beside him pursed her lips, a trace of bitterness appearing on her delicate face. She spoke:

"Uncle Xiao, so many years have passed, and your niece has never visited the Xiao family to pay her respects. I hope Uncle Xiao will not blame me!"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan's heart suddenly trembled, and his face instantly flushed with ecstasy. He exclaimed in disbelief:

"You are... Old Master Nalan's granddaughter - Nalan Yanran? So it's niece Nalan. Uncle Xiao is blind; I didn't recognize you!"

Back then, Xiao Zhan's father and Nalan Yanran's grandfather, Nalan Jie, were close friends. It was fate that Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were born at the same time. Thus, the two old men had betrothed the two little ones on the spot.

However, as time passed and the two old men passed away, the relationship between the two families gradually faded. Later, when Nalan Yanran was ten years old, she was taken in by Yun Yun to the Misty Cloud Sect.

So many years had passed, and now that the girl had grown up, Xiao Zhan naturally couldn't recognize her at first glance.

"Indeed. Yanran greets Uncle Xiao." At this moment, Nalan Yanran bowed slightly.

Looking at his niece, whom he hadn't seen in many years, Xiao Zhan was filled with emotion but genuinely happy in his heart.

"Cough cough!"

Just then, Ge Ye, who was beside them, coughed lightly, interrupting their conversation. He then looked at Xiao Zhan and said with a light smile:

"Clan Leader Xiao, to be frank, the important matter for coming to the Xiao family this time is also related to Yanran. Furthermore, the Sect Master also attaches great importance to this matter!"

When he said the words "Sect Master," Ge Ye deliberately raised his voice and stared intently at Xiao Zhan, as if trying to find some clues from his reaction.

As expected, Xiao Zhan's expression froze. His reaction did not escape Ge Ye's notice.

"Oh? Mr. Ge Ye, please speak." Xiao Zhan frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked.

At this moment, after Xiao Zhan finished speaking, Nalan Yanran's bitter expression deepened. She bit her red lips lightly, her eyes filled with profound sorrow.

Ge Ye glanced at Nalan Yanran, took a deep breath, and finally gritted his teeth before speaking:

"Clan Leader Xiao, it's like this. Actually... our Misty Cloud Sect has very strict rules. Before the future Sect Master becomes an official Sect Master, she is not allowed to have any entanglements with any man. And Yanran is the best candidate for the next Sect Master. Therefore, the Sect Master specifically ordered us to come and... and break off the engagement with the Xiao family!"

After speaking, Ge Ye looked at Xiao Zhan expectantly, hoping to find a trace of understanding on Xiao Zhan's face.

However, before Xiao Zhan could react, a cold voice immediately came from the elder's seats:

"What is the Misty Cloud Sect? How are they worthy of an alliance with my Xiao family?"