Xiao Yan: An Engagement Break? Bring a Mysterious Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method!

Chen Yang's sudden words caught Xiao Zhan, seated at the head, slightly off guard before a flash of delight crossed his face.

It seems this young Alchemist has a good impression of Yan'er!

I hope he has a way to solve Yan'er's problem.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan looked toward Xun Er. Before taking her seat, she had invited him to sit with her, but this young man—whom even his father treated with great respect—seemed like the better choice for him right now.

Xun Er saw Xiao Yan looking at her and gave a slight nod, signaling for him to go over to Chen Yang.

At the same time, she curiously observed Chen Yang. Despite his young age, this Young Man was already a Nine-star Great Dou Shi, and his state was exceptionally complete. Once the time was right, he would be able to break through to the Dou Ling level.

An eighteen- or nineteen-year-old Dou Ling was nothing remarkable in the Ancient Clan, but anywhere else on the continent, he would absolutely be considered a Genius.

What was more, his main profession was that of an Alchemist.

Seeing Xun Er nod, Xiao Yan rubbed his nose and walked over to Chen Yang. He respectfully addressed him as Master before sitting beside him.

"Kid, hold out your hand!"

Ignoring everyone else's gazes, Chen Yang spoke to him in a deep voice.

"Thank you for the trouble, Master!"

Xiao Yan hurriedly raised his right hand and placed it on the tea table between them.

Chen Yang raised a hand and placed it on Xiao Yan's pulse, sending a thread of gentle Dou Qi into his body while observing with his Spiritual Power.

Above them, Xiao Zhan chatted nonsense with Ge Ye, but his gaze kept drifting toward them.

Among everyone in the hall, those who knew the truth—such as Xiao Zhan, Xun Er, and Ya Fei—felt somewhat uneasy. They were concerned over whether Xiao Yan's problem could be resolved.

The others who did not understand the situation, such as the three from the Misty Cloud Sect and the rest of the Xiao Family, curiously watched Chen Yang and Xiao Yan.

From the way Xiao Zhan had treated Chen Yang earlier, they could vaguely guess that his identity was far from ordinary. However, Xiao Zhan had not said exactly who he was, and they had not asked.

Chen Yang kept his eyes tightly shut, sensing the flow of Dou Qi through Xiao Yan's body. Nearly twenty-five minutes passed before he finally discovered that one thread of his Dou Qi had vanished.

Moreover, with his sharp soul perception, he could basically determine that the Dou Qi had disappeared from somewhere around Xiao Yan's left hand.

Of course, with the Spiritual Power of a Third-grade Alchemist, Chen Yang would never have been able to locate the place where Xiao Yan's Dou Qi disappeared if he had simply searched blindly. But with the answer already in hand and merely looking for the cause, it was naturally much easier.

Even so, it had taken Chen Yang nearly Half an Hour to discover the clue.

At this moment, Xiao Yan was incomparably anxious. Looking at Chen Yang's tightly shut eyes, then at Xun Er's gentle smile toward him and Xiao Zhan's concerned gaze above, a trace of guilt flashed through his heart.

Even if this esteemed Alchemist can solve my problem, Father will probably have to pay a considerable price, won't he? A bitter smile appeared on Xiao Yan's lips, but then he saw Chen Yang open his eyes.

"I..." Xiao Yan looked at Chen Yang and was about to ask about his problem when the old man from the Misty Cloud Sect in a Moon-white robe slowly rose to his feet. He cupped his hands toward his father and said, "Patriarch Xiao, we have come to your Clan this time mainly to ask for a favor!"

Chen Yang turned his head, saw that the real business was beginning, and casually patted Xiao Yan's wrist before Nodded at him.

Xiao Yan froze slightly. He was no fool. Chen Yang had nodded—didn't that mean there was a way to solve his problem???

The Young Man's heart immediately surged with wild joy, yet he was afraid of rejoicing too soon. He felt even more uneasy than when he had not known the outcome.

What people feared most was finding hope, only to fall into despair again.

Chen Yang no longer paid attention to Xiao Yan. At the moment, he had transformed into a qualified spectator and was seriously enjoying the show.

If only I had a high-definition camera to record this iconic scene. Once Xiao Yan reaches the Sovereign Realm, selling it to him for tens of thousands of Sovereign Realm pills wouldn't be excessive, right? Chen Yang secretly shook his head, looking regretful.

Behind him, Ya Fei looked at Chen Yang with confusion.

"Patriarch Xiao, I know this request is somewhat difficult to accept, but for the sake of Sect Leader, please dissolve the engagement..." As Ge Ye laid his cards on the table, the atmosphere in the hall instantly froze.

Then Xiao Zhan rose and smashed the table with a single palm strike. An illusory lion's head appeared on his face as his Six-star Great Dou Master cultivation was fully revealed.

"Six stars???"

"When did the Clan Leader break through?"

The three Elders had been about to mock Xiao Zhan, only to be stunned by his strength as a Six-star Great Dou Master.

If Xiao Zhan had merely been a Five-Star Great Dou Shi, he would still have needed to fear the three of them joining hands.

But now, Xiao Zhan was already a Six-star Great Dou Master...

And no one knew whether Xiao Zhan would continue breaking through.

When did this guy break through? Didn't the intelligence say he was a Five-Star Great Dou Shi? Ge Ye stepped in front of Nalan Yanran and frowned deeply at Xiao Zhan.

They differed by only one star, and the Cultivation Method he cultivated was a full grade lower than Xiao Zhan's. If they truly fought, he might not gain any advantage.

"Uncle Xiao!" Seeing that the situation was about to spiral out of control, Nalan Yanran hurriedly cried out.

Xiao Zhan coldly stared at Nalan Yanran for two and a half seconds before helplessly withdrawing his Dou Qi and collapsing back On the Chair.

"Nalan niece, what courage you have. Nalan Su truly inspires envy for having a daughter like you!" Xiao Zhan bitterly shook his head, his voice somewhat hoarse.

Seeing the tense situation temporarily ease, Ge Ye also let out a sigh of relief. He licked his lips and Take Out a Qi Gathering Powder from his Storage Ring, saying it was compensation.

Looking at the Misty Cloud Sect Elder, who had casually produced a Fourth-grade pill, Xiao Zhan let out a helpless sigh.

They had offered a pill worth nearly two hundred thousand gold coins right from the start, while he had to scrimp and save, even diverting Clan assets, just to buy two Third-grade Pills...

Strength. If he were a Dou Wang, then even if Yan'er had developed such a problem, Yun Yun would have to think twice before breaking the engagement.

But now...

Whoosh!

Beside Chen Yang, Xiao Yan suddenly sprang to his feet. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Yang's voice suddenly rang in his mind. "Kid, don't act on a momentary impulse. I can solve your problem. What you need to do now is squeeze every last bit of value out of this engagement."

Seeing the savage expression on Xiao Yan's face, Chen Yang took a sip of tea and continued transmitting his voice without changing expression. "Face is never given by others—it is earned by yourself. Right now, you have no strength, no talent, and no background. Even if you curse her out, they will only think you're a clown!"

Watching Xiao Yan's expression shift constantly, Chen Yang set down his teacup. "You are no longer a child. You should know what the best solution is. The mockery you receive today is merely an insignificant stretch on the road to your growth!"

As Xiao Yan listened to Chen Yang, his expression gradually calmed. "Years from now, when you become a Dou Wang, Dou Zun, or even a Dou Di, those who mocked you will only sigh and say, 'As expected of Xiao Yan.' At that time, your father will feel nothing but pride in you!"

"Whew..."

After hearing Chen Yang's final words, Xiao Yan let out a long breath and turned to give Chen Yang a slight nod.

Soldier Immortal Han Xin had endured the humiliation of crawling between another man's legs, and King of Yue Goujian had endured hardship and slept on brushwood. Why should I, Xiao Yan, act on a momentary impulse for the sake of temporary satisfaction and so-called face?

"Xiao Yan, why are you standing up? There is no..."

"Hmm???"

Second Elder Xiao Ying was reprimanding Xiao Yan when Chen Yang shot him a glare.

Xiao Ying immediately felt his breathing catch. After swallowing, he shrank back.

"Father, can I make the decision in this matter?" Xiao Yan stepped forward several paces and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan.

"Of course. This is your own Marriage Proposal, Yan'er!" Xiao Zhan nodded.

"Thank you, Father!" Xiao Yan bowed once more, then turned toward Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran.

"Elder Ge Ye, Miss Nalan!"

"I can agree to the Engagement Break!"

The instant Xiao Yan spoke, surprise appeared on Xiao Zhan's face, followed by deep guilt. He knew that his son must have struggled for a long time before making such a decision.

"Thank you. As compensation, I will give you three more Qi Gathering Powders. If you are willing, I can also recommend you to enter the Misty Cloud Sect to study profound Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques!" Nalan Yanran had not expected Xiao Yan to agree so readily. A flash of delight appeared on her pretty face as she smiled at him.

However, Xiao Yan shook his head at Nalan Yanran's so-called compensation. "Not enough!"

"Not enough???" The trace of Good Impression Nalan Yanran had held toward Xiao Yan vanished instantly. So he was another greedy fellow.

"That's right. Miss Nalan, I imagine Old Master Nalan does not know about this Engagement Break, does he?" Xiao Yan nodded and looked at Nalan Yanran again.

"Marriage is my own affair to decide. What does it have to do with my Grandfather?" Nalan Yanran stubbornly shouted.

"Heh..." Xiao Yan sneered. "The engagement between us was arranged by my Grandfather and Old Master Nalan. I believe that the promise of a Dou Wang is worth more than four Qi Gathering Powders and those so-called profound Cultivation Techniques and Dou Techniques, isn't it?"

"You..." Xiao Yan's words immediately left Nalan Yanran speechless. Realizing she could not outargue him, her young lady's temper flared at once. "Fine, tell me! What compensation do you want!!!???"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan took a deep breath. He glanced at Xiao Zhan, restrained the urge to turn around and look at Chen Yang, then said, "Five million gold coins, one fire-element Mysterious Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method, one Profound-tier High-grade Dou Skill or three Profound-tier Mid-grade Dou Skills, one hundred Third-grade Pills for cultivation, and ten Fourth-grade pills!"

Xiao Yan's Lion's Mouth left everyone present dumbfounded.

Even Chen Yang and Xun Er revealed smiles.

"You... you..."

"Impossible!!!"

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan and let out a loud, furious cry...