Engagement Break Begins!

"Fifteen years..."

Lying beneath the moonlight, Xiao Yan rested both hands behind his head, his gaze somewhat dazed as he murmured to himself.

It had been fifteen years in the blink of an eye since he had come from another world to this unfamiliar Dou Qi Continent.

Over those fifteen years, he had stayed by his parents' side, enjoyed the treatment afforded to a Genius, and gradually developed more of a Young Man's temperament.

Yet the three years since losing his talent had gradually reminded him that he was not truly a fifteen-year-old Young Man. Within this body, there was also the soul of a twenty-year-old. (Tudou was twenty when he wrote Battle Through the Heavens, so let's assume Tudou himself had transmigrated!)

"Yan'er!"

Just as Xiao Yan was lost in thought, Xiao Zhan, dressed in gray, swept up from the foot of the mountain and landed steadily before him.

"Father!"

Xiao Yan sprang to his feet, turned to look at Xiao Zhan's smiling face, and forcibly squeezed out a smile as well.

Slap!

Xiao Zhan stepped forward and lightly patted Xiao Yan's shoulder with his large hand. Looking at his youngest son, who was nearly as tall as he was, Xiao Zhan pulled him down to sit together on the grassy slope.

"Yan'er, Father has two pieces of good news for you. Do you want to hear them?"

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan and spoke softly.

Xiao Yan sighed. Gazing at the bright moon in the sky, he absentmindedly plucked at the grass beneath him with his right hand. "For me, unless it concerns solving the problem of my disappearing dou qi, no news can count as good news!"

Seeing the lost expression on his son's face, Xiao Zhan put an arm around the Young Man's shoulders. "Yan'er, today at the Mittel Auction House, Father bought two Medicinal Pills. I am now a Six-star Great Dou Master!"

As Xiao Zhan spoke, he released his aura. The dou qi fluctuations of a Six-star Great Dou Master appeared plainly before Xiao Yan.

"A Six-star Great Dou Master???"

Though Xiao Yan claimed not to care, seeing his father's strength advance made him happier than anyone.

"That's Right. The Alchemist who refined those Medicinal Pills is now at the Mittel Auction House."

"Father asked Ya Fei about it. That Alchemist just sent word through someone that he will visit tomorrow morning to look into your disappearing dou qi!"

"Yan'er, rest assured. Even if I have to spend every last coin of the Clan's wealth, I will find a way to solve your problem."

"Now that Father's strength has broken through, my authority in the Clan will be Greatly Improved. Those few Old Guys surely will not dare say anything!"

"Father believes that my son has never been trash. You were a Genius who became a Dou Zhe at eleven!"

Xiao Zhan reached out and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder, then turned to look at Xiao Yan, who was staring blankly at him.

"All right, go back and rest early."

"Tomorrow morning, aside from that Alchemist, there will be other distinguished guests visiting as well."

Xiao Zhan smiled, rose to his feet, and extended a hand to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan reluctantly showed a faint smile and grasped Xiao Zhan's large hand. With their arms around each other's shoulders, father and son made their way down the mountain together!

Xiao Family, Xun Er's room.

"Ling Lao, do you know why Uncle Xiao Zhan suddenly broke through to become a Six-star Great Dou Master?"

Looking at Ling Ying, who stood respectfully before her with his waist bent, Xun Er asked in confusion.

"A mysterious Alchemist arrived at the Mittel Auction House. The Medicinal Pill Xiao Zhan took to break through was refined by him. His origins are unknown, and he is only seventeen or eighteen. This old servant's analysis is that he very likely comes from some mysterious Alchemist Clan in Central Continent!"

Ling Ying replied.

"An Alchemist Clan from Central Continent?"

"Could it be Sacred Pill City?"

"What would an Alchemist from Sacred Pill City be doing in this barren Northwest Region? Could he be here for a Heavenly Flame?"

Xun Er muttered.

"That is very possible!"

Ling Ying Nodded.

"Whether he came from Sacred Pill City or not, as long as he does not harm Brother Xiao Yan, there is no need to concern ourselves with him!"

"However, the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect who will visit tomorrow is a tremendous problem!"

At this point, Xun Er began Gritting Teeth.

She simply could not understand it. She had only arrived a few years late, so how did Brother Xiao Yan already have a fiancée?

Oh, her Grandfather had arranged it before he died. Then never mind.

"The Misty Cloud Sect is nothing more than that. When Yun Potian was still alive, the Misty Cloud Sect did not even qualify as a Third-rate Force On the Dou Qi Continent, much less now, after Yun Potian has been dead for so many years!"

Ling Ying's words showed not the slightest regard for the Misty Cloud Sect.

"After tomorrow, we shall see how Brother Xiao Yan responds!"

"If Brother Xiao Yan is harmed..."

Golden flames flashed through the girl's eyes before she dismissed Ling Ying.

At the Mittel Auction House, having received the reply, Ya Fei Waved Her Hand to signal the female Dou Shi to leave, then went to report to Chen Yang.

"Then after breakfast tomorrow, Sister Ya Fei can come with me to the Xiao Family for a look around!" Chen Yang said as he looked at Ya Fei.

"I..." Ya Fei froze for a moment.

"Of course, I do not know the way, so I will need Sister Ya Fei to guide me!" Chen Yang said with a smile.

"I forgot that Younger Brother Chen Yang has been in Wutan City for less than three days!" Ya Fei covered her mouth and gave a soft laugh, her Phoenix Eyes brimming with charm.

"It is late. Sister Ya Fei, rest early. We should leave early tomorrow." Chen Yang shook his head. Ya Fei truly deserved her reputation as an enchantress; every smile and frown of hers was utterly seductive.

"Mhm!" Ya Fei Nodded, rose to her feet, and left Chen Yang's room while looking back every few steps.

Next Day!

The gates of the Xiao Family stood wide open. The servants had risen early to sweep the courtyards, creating a scene of bustling activity.

Because he was filled with anticipation for the mysterious Alchemist's visit and the possibility of recovering his talent, Xiao Yan had risen exceptionally early that morning. The moment he stepped outside, he saw the scene before him.

"Hm?"

"Word of Father's breakthrough to Six-star Great Dou Master must have gotten out. It is so lively this early in the morning..."

Xiao Yan muttered to himself.

"Brother Xiao Yan!"

At that moment, a silver-bell-like voice suddenly rang out behind him. Xiao Yan turned around and saw Xun Er, dressed in a purple gown and holding a thick book, smiling as she greeted him.

"Xun Er!"

Xiao Yan subconsciously raised a hand and rubbed his nose as he looked at Xun Er.

"Brother Xiao Yan is up quite early!"

Xun Er skipped over and stopped before Xiao Yan. Her lively and adorable appearance made the nearby Xiao Family servants lower their heads one after another.

"I have something on my mind, so I could not sleep!"

"Is something happening in the Clan today? Why are they sweeping the courtyards so early?"

Xiao Yan asked curiously.

Xun Er had always been well informed about matters within the Clan, so Xiao Yan felt there could be no mistake in asking her.

"It should be because people from the Misty Cloud Sect are visiting, right?"

A trace of displeasure flashed across Xun Er's face as she spoke in a somewhat bitter tone.

"The Misty Cloud Sect..."

At the Mittel Auction House, Chen Yang and Ya Fei finished breakfast, then took a carriage all the way to the entrance of the Xiao Family.

Butler Mo had long been waiting at the entrance.

When he saw Ya Fei step out first, Butler Mo was slightly stunned. Then, thinking that the esteemed Alchemist must be behind her, he continued waiting respectfully.

However, when Butler Mo saw a Young Man only a few years older than the Third Young Master step out of the carriage, he froze on the spot.

He had originally assumed that this esteemed Alchemist would be an old man like Guni, or at the very least a middle-aged man around the Patriarch's age.

What was going on with this eighteen- or nineteen-year-old Young Man?

"Butler Mo, this is the esteemed Alchemist invited by Patriarch Xiao Zhan. Please lead the way!"

When Ya Fei saw that Xiao Zhan had not come to welcome them personally, she was somewhat displeased. But remembering that the Misty Cloud Sect had visitors at the Xiao Family today, she could understand it. Still, Butler Mo's expression made her very unhappy.

"My apologies, Miss Ya Fei. This old Mo was blind!"

"Master, please. Miss Ya Fei, please!"

Along the way, Chen Yang looked over the Xiao Family's scenery and thought, So this is the place that nurtured Yan Di!

Halfway there, Chen Yang suddenly asked, "Where is Patriarch Xiao Zhan? Why did he send only a Butler to lead the way?"

Hearing this, Butler Mo thought Chen Yang was angry and hurriedly bowed. "Please forgive me, Master. Today, honored guests from the Misty Cloud Sect have arrived, and the Patriarch is currently receiving them in the guest hall!"

Chen Yang Waved His Hand. "In that case, I will go over and join the excitement as well!"

How could he miss such a famous Engagement Break scene?

He had come here early on purpose.

As Xiao Zhan's confidant, Butler Mo naturally knew why the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect had come today. Thinking that family shame should not be aired in public, he wanted to refuse.

But then he remembered that the Young Alchemist before him was likely the Third Young Master's only chance of recovering his talent. Gritting Teeth, he made the decision on his own and Nodded. "Master, Miss Ya Fei, please follow me!"

The three soon arrived at the entrance to the guest hall, and Butler Mo stepped forward to push open the doors.

Hearing the doors open, Xiao Zhan, who had thought Xiao Yan had arrived, hurriedly looked up. Instead, he saw Ya Fei and a Young Man.

"Miss Ya Fei!"

Xiao Zhan immediately rose to his feet and hurried toward the entrance.

"Patriarch Xiao Zhan, this is Master Chen Yang!"

After greeting Xiao Zhan, Ya Fei introduced Chen Yang to him.

"Master!"

Though Xiao Zhan was surprised by Chen Yang's youth, he did not think it strange. He had spent time in the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, after all, and knew that some Geniuses could not be judged by common sense.

"Patriarch Xiao Zhan, you are too courteous. Let us go inside!"

His keen Spiritual Power quickly detected the three members of the Misty Cloud Sect seated within the hall. The Seven-star Great Master at their head possessed an exceptionally formidable aura.

"Father!"

At that moment, a Young Man's voice sounded behind them. Everyone turned around, and a flash of amazement passed through Chen Yang's eyes.

The tall, slender Young Man was rather ordinary-looking, but the girl beside him in a purple dress was truly beautiful.

In terms of appearance alone, perhaps only the Medusa Queen of the Snake-People Tribe on the Dou Qi Continent could compare to her.

However, Chen Yang's eyes lingered on the girl for only an instant. Beautiful girls were nice, but... she was too young!

"Master Chen Yang, please come in!"

"Guests have arrived at the Clan today, and we have failed to receive you properly. Please forgive us, Master!"

Xiao Zhan kept his posture very low.

The three Elders and the others from the Xiao Family watched with puzzled expressions. They knew Ya Fei, but it was their first time seeing the Young Man beside her, especially one whom the Patriarch treated with such respect.

"It is fine. Attend to your business. We can talk after you are finished!"

Chen Yang gave no indication that he intended to leave. Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth, considered it only briefly, then welcomed Chen Yang and Ya Fei inside.

"In that case, Master will witness a joke today..."

Xiao Zhan shook his head bitterly, arranged for Chen Yang to sit below the Misty Cloud Sect party, then apologized once more before going to attend to matters.

"Younger Brother Chen Yang, it seems something extraordinary is about to happen in the Xiao Family today?"

Ya Fei asked despite already knowing the answer.

"I think it will be quite a show!"

Chen Yang gave a Slight Smile, took a sip of tea, and looked at Xiao Yan, who stood helplessly in the center of the hall. He crooked a finger toward the seat beside him. "Come, sit here..."