Xiao Tian's Hospitality

As soon as the voice fell, everyone couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound, and then they saw Xiao Tian sitting in the Elder's seat.

Xiao Tian was dressed in a black shirt, his features sharp and defined, with sword-like eyebrows reaching his temples, and a hint of mockery playing on his lips.

Before this, he had been as awestruck of the Misty Cloud Sect as everyone else, but just now, Ge Ye's actions had completely enraged Xiao Tian.

The moment Ge Ye proposed breaking off the engagement, Xiao Tian keenly noticed the change in expression of his uncle, Xiao Zhan, beside him. The feeling of anger with nowhere to vent was indescribable, and the teacup in his hand was crushed to powder in his fury.

Not only that, but even Xiao Yan, who was below the stage, had a shadow of gloom on his face at this moment, his anger imaginable.

This time, the Misty Cloud Sect sending someone to break off the engagement, and in front of all the members of the Xiao Clan, was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Xiao Zhan, the Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan.

Over the years, many people in the Xiao Clan had been waiting for Xiao Zhan to make a mistake, and seeing him make a fool of himself now, they couldn't be more pleased. Some people below the stage had even revealed expressions of sarcasm and ridicule.

After all, it was Xiao Zhan's own son, Xiao Yan, the good-for-nothing whose strength had regressed and remained at the Three stages of Battle Qi, who was being jilted.

"Outrageous! Xiao Tian, do you know what you're saying?" Just then, as Xiao Tian's words fell, the First Elder beside him became furious, slammed the table, and glared at Xiao Tian, roaring.

"Xiao Tian, do you really think you're the Second Elder of the Xiao Clan? When did it become your turn, a junior, to speak? Apologize to Mr. Ge Ye!" Beside him, the Third Elder also had an angry expression, his stern gaze sweeping over Xiao Tian as he coldly reprimanded him.

"Exactly! Xiao Tian, don't be arrogant and reckless!"

"Apologize quickly!"

"Junior, how dare you speak nonsense to our honored guest!"

Several high-ranking members of the Xiao Clan also chimed in, furious at Xiao Tian's sudden intervention. They were especially annoyed to see Xiao Tian sitting in the Elder's seat, looking down on them.

Furthermore, he dared to openly insult the Misty Cloud Sect, showing no regard for them. Wasn't this dragging the entire Xiao Clan into a fiery pit?

"Noisy. Do you people have the right to speak here?"

Facing the scolding of a group of Xiao Clan high-ranking members below the stage, Xiao Tian sneered and retorted without hesitation, calmly taking a sip of his tea.

"Bastard, you're too arrogant!"

"You little brat, you're asking for a beating!"

Upon hearing this, several Xiao Clan elders became enraged and made as if to teach Xiao Tian a lesson.

However, before they could make a move, a grim expression appeared on Ge Ye's face. He took a few steps forward, glanced at Xiao Tian, then looked at Xiao Zhan and said calmly:

"Clan Leader Xiao, I didn't expect this to be the hospitality of the Xiao family. I, Ge, have now experienced it. In that case, I won't waste any more words. The Sect Master sent us here this time precisely to annul the engagement. Please, for the Sect Master's sake, annul the engagement between Yanran and Xiao Yan!"

As soon as the words fell, many clan members below the stage revealed mocking expressions as they looked at Xiao Yan in the corner.

To have the woman's side come to the door and break off the engagement publicly not only meant losing all face but also crushing Xiao Yan's dignity into the dust. Of course, his father, Xiao Zhan, was also implicated.

At this moment, Xiao Zhan's fists were clenched, and surging Battle Qi erupted, revealing his immense rage.

Seeing Xiao Zhan like this, Ge Ye also let out a cold snort. Surging Battle Qi gathered on his eagle-claw-like right hand, flashing with a chilling glint.

As the two secretly competed, the powerful aura caused many people in the hall to turn pale and feel stifled in their chests.

The situation was tense, and the air was suppressed to the extreme.

But before long, Xiao Zhan's aura dissipated, and a deep sense of helplessness appeared on his face.

The moment he had made a move, Ge Ye's strength as a Seven-star Great Dou Master had been revealed. Although he could contend with it to some extent, he was by no means an opponent. Moreover, did he really want to fall out with the Misty Cloud Sect because of this?

Xiao Zhan's gaze swept across the faces of everyone in the hall, then settled on his son, Xiao Yan, not far away. He sighed in his heart.

However, just as Xiao Zhan was about to reluctantly agree to Ge Ye's annulment of the engagement, beside him, an extremely powerful aura suddenly erupted, instantly sweeping across the entire venue!

"Boom!"

With a loud explosion, Ge Ye, who had been emitting an aura, was struck as if by a heavy blow. He staggered backward, crashing into a stone pillar several yards away, then slid to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood with a "wow," his face deathly pale.

Not only that, but even the crowd in the hall who had been mocking and ridiculing were sent flying like kites with broken strings.

The hall instantly fell silent. All the sarcastic and mocking voices ceased. In the silence, everyone stared blankly at the scene, as if they had lost their souls, their expressions bewildered.

Everyone's eyes were filled with shock, horror, and fear.

No one had expected that Xiao Tian, the family's former waste, not only cultivated Battle Qi but also possessed such immense strength, having actually sent a Seven-star Great Dou Master flying with his aura in an instant.

Moreover, the impact of that powerful aura just now was too swift and fierce, catching everyone off guard.

At this moment, Ge Ye slowly got up, clutching his extremely painful chest, his face incredibly pale, his eyes filled with horror.

The young man who had accompanied Ge Ye also stood up from his chair, his eyes filled with unbelievable shock.

Beside him, Nalan Yanran's delicate and pretty face was instantly filled with astonishment. She stared blankly at Xiao Tian on the high platform, her chest rising and falling slightly, her eyes shining with brilliance.

"Clan Leader Xiao, I didn't expect the Xiao Clan to have such a monstrous talent. Today has truly opened my eyes," Ge Ye said, his voice grim, as he looked at Xiao Zhan after getting up from the ground and taking a deep breath.

After speaking, he took out an ancient, emerald green box from his Storage Ring and opened it.

As soon as the small box was opened, a fragrant aroma wafted out. Everyone who smelled it felt invigorated, and their faces showed expressions of intoxication.

"This... this is..."

"This is a fourth-grade pill, Qi Gathering Powder?!"

Looking at the all-green pill in the box, everyone present couldn't help but exclaim.

Qi Gathering Powder was a fourth-grade pill that could allow cultivators at the ninth stage of Battle Qi to condense a Dou Qi Vortex with 100% certainty, thus advancing to Dou Practitioner. Its value was immeasurable.

This kind of pill was as tempting as a beautiful maiden to cultivators on the verge of becoming Dou Practitioners.

At this moment, most of the Xiao Clan members around stared at the emerald pill with burning gazes, wishing they could snatch it up immediately. Especially Xiao Mei, the granddaughter of the Third Elder, who licked her rosy lips, her beautiful eyes filled with intense desire.

Seeing everyone's drooling expressions, Ge Ye regained a sliver of his dignity. He swept his gaze over Xiao Zhan and spoke with an arrogant sneer:

"Clan Leader Xiao, I had intended to gift this Qi Gathering Powder, made by Alchemist King Gu He himself, to the Xiao family after breaking off the engagement. However, the Xiao family's hospitality has truly chilled me to the bone. Therefore, your Xiao family has missed out on this Qi Gathering Powder!"

As his words fell, a smug expression appeared on Ge Ye's face.

He hadn't actually intended to give this Qi Gathering Powder to the Xiao family at this moment. Instead, he brought it out to flaunt, to let the Xiao Clan know that they had missed an opportunity to obtain a fourth-grade pill.

As expected, upon hearing Ge Ye's words, the faces of the Xiao Clan members turned incredibly ugly. The First Elder and the Third Elder, in particular, had extremely grim expressions. If Xiao Tian hadn't shown up to stir up trouble, this Qi Gathering Powder would have already belonged to the Xiao family.

However, just as everyone was filled with resentment, a faint voice spoke again from the Elder's seats on the high platform:

"What's so great about Qi Gathering Powder? Is it as precious as the Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill?"