Senior Gu Amazes the Xiao Clan! Old Yao Makes His First Appearance

"After testing this boy's character for over two years, I was preparing to take him as my disciple. How did a fiancée suddenly appear?"

"If he has a fiancée, doesn't that mean he has a weakness?"

Yao Chen had a headache, unsure whether he should continue with his original plan.

At that moment, he heard Xiao Yan speak. "If my talent recovers and I can cultivate again and grow stronger, I will definitely find the truth for you."

"If Dou Wang isn't enough, then I'll become a Dou Emperor. If a Dou Emperor isn't enough, then I'll become a Dou Zong."

Xiao Yan's eyes blazed with an extreme desire for strength and an unwavering determination to cultivate and grow stronger.

Catching that emotion, Yao Chen was greatly surprised. He could not understand why an "ant" who had never seen the vastness of heaven and earth possessed such ambition.

If Gu Han knew what he was thinking, he would definitely tell him that seeking immortality and the Dao was an obsession and Eastern romance rooted deep within the souls of all Descendants of Yan and Huang.

There had been no opportunity on Earth, but now that he had come to a world where one could cultivate, if he did not witness the scenery from the highest heights, he would be letting down his identity as a Transmigrator.

As for what level counted as high enough, he at least had to reach a realm where he could return to Earth in the flesh!

After all, wealth and honor without returning home were like walking at night in fine clothes!

"No matter what, having such ambition and goals is a good thing." Yao Chen let out a sigh of relief.

"Then, Brother Xiao Yan." Nalan Yanyun changed the way she addressed Xiao Yan and even took the initiative to hold his hand. "Let's go back. We shouldn't keep the elders waiting too long. There will be plenty of time for me to get familiar with the Xiao Family."

As she spoke, Nalan Yanyun broke into a smile. Her little face was faintly red, making her seem somewhat shy.

A maiden's blush said more than any words could. Xiao Yan's cheeks and ears also reddened, and he felt dazed as though he had drunk too much wine.

But he did not let go of Nalan Yanyun's hand. Instead, he clasped it in return, and the two of them resolutely walked toward the Xiao Family Council Hall.

Gasp!

When Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanyun returned to the hall in such an intimate manner, Gu Han, who had opened his eyes and seen everything, suspected that he had suffered a deviation in cultivation and was seeing illusions.

The future Yan Emperor had been won over just like that!?

This Nalan Yanyun really had something!

"Good, good, good."

His gaze falling upon Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanyun's joined hands, what could Xiao Zhan possibly fail to understand? He was immensely gratified.

Even if his youngest son remained a Waste forever, he would still live better than most ordinary people.

"Brother Xiao, discussing their engagement in advance was truly farsighted of us." Nalan Su was also extremely satisfied.

This way, everyone was happy, and everyone had an explanation.

"Yan'er, Yanyun, the engagement will be held in seven days. I will invite all the prominent people of Wutan City to the family. Do you have any objections?" Xiao Zhan asked with a smile.

"Everything will be as Father (Uncle Xiao) decides," Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanyun answered together.

"Good, wonderful." Xiao Zhan's eyes grew somewhat moist.

Perhaps he had thought of his late wife, or perhaps he had finally put his mind at ease regarding his youngest son's future.

No matter what, the engagement was settled. The remaining matters would naturally be handled by Xiao Zhan and the family.

Nalan Yanyun was a genuine Dou Zhe. Her paternal grandfather was a Dou Wang, her maternal family was the Nalan Family, and her Cousin was the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Given these identities and background, the entire Xiao Family would not dare be careless about this matter.

Even if they did not wish to benefit from it, it would be unpleasant if they provoked the Nalan Family's dissatisfaction.

The Engagement was now settled, and everyone appeared very satisfied.

Xiao Zhan had people make preparations to lavishly entertain the Nalan Family's party.

The Xiao Family also made no effort to hide the news and directly spread it.

"Nalan Yanyun?"

At the Mittel Auction House, Ya Fei, who was among the first to receive the news, revealed a surprised expression. But after thinking it over carefully, she nodded in agreement.

"Yanyun marrying this Third Young Master Xiao truly is something that will make everyone connected to this matter happy."

"Uncle Guni, the Xiao Family's invitation should arrive soon. In seven days, we must prepare a generous gift."

"The Xiao Family does have foundations left behind by a Dou Wang. Now that they are entering a Marriage Alliance with the Nalan Family, they truly deserve greater attention." Master Guni nodded in approval.

Ya Fei did not respond. What she was more curious about now was Gu Han. "A genius from the Misty Cloud Sect, and Ice Attribute too. Perhaps..."

When the Jia Lie Family and Ao Ba Family received the news, their first reaction was disbelief.

But when the Xiao Family sent over invitations, they had no choice but to believe it. For a time, they were overcome with worry.

The Xiao Family's ancestral land was in Wutan City. After they rose to prominence, they went to the Imperial Capital to develop. At that time, the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families had been obedient subordinate families.

But after the Xiao Family suffered misfortune and a group of old, weak, sick, and disabled members returned to Wutan City to develop, the two families chose to betray them.

Who would have thought that the Xiao Family would now form a Marriage Alliance with the Nalan Family?

"Prepare generous gifts! Prepare them immediately!"

They did not seek to restore their relationship to what it had been. They only hoped they would not be settled with in the future.

Meanwhile, at the Xiao Family Training Ground, the younger members of the Xiao Family surrounded Gu Han.

There was still some time before dinner. The Xiao Family juniors had been ordered by their elders to cultivate, yet they were quite bold and latched onto Gu Han, the genius from the Misty Cloud Sect.

Although Gu Han appeared cold and aloof, he was actually warm-hearted beneath that exterior, so he did not refuse.

"Brother Gu, my name is Xiao Mei. Could you please guide me in cultivating a Yellow Tier Dou Technique?" A very cute girl with an innocent yet charming appearance, more alluringly pure than the pinnacle of pure seduction, came before Gu Han with anticipation filling her eyes.

"Sure. Show me what you can do." Gu Han nodded calmly.

A smile bloomed across Xiao Mei's face. Then, she focused completely and performed the Yellow Tier Intermediate Fighting Skill she had mastered, the Wind Summoning Palm.

It looked quite imposing, but in Gu Han's eyes, it was riddled with flaws.

"Brother Gu, how was it?" Xiao Mei asked anxiously yet expectantly.

"The essence of this Dou Technique should lie in this acupoint and this acupoint. Strike by coordinating them with the feeling of bringing your palm down." Gu Han drew his sword, held it by the scabbard, and used the hilt to tap several acupoints on Xiao Mei's palm and arm.

"Try circulating your Dou Qi first. Then, use these two acupoints as the focus and strike out with a palm by raising your hand and bringing it down."

Xiao Mei looked serious as she followed Gu Han's instructions.

Whoosh!

Two gusts of wind pressure appeared. As Xiao Mei brought her raised hand down, four marks were carved into the ground.

Gasp!

All the Xiao Family juniors present cried out inwardly, Terrifying indeed!

Previously, Xiao Mei could only produce one gust of wind pressure, and its power was no more than enough to sweep dust from the ground.

Who would have thought that after Gu Han's guidance, both its quantity and power would increase dramatically?

The crucial point was that Gu Han had grasped all this after watching Xiao Mei perform it only once.

At one side of the training ground, Xiao Yan, standing together with Nalan Yanyun, swallowed. "Are all Misty Cloud Sect disciples this terrifying?"

"Of course not." Nalan Yanyun inwardly sighed at how monstrous Gu Lin was before saying, "Senior Gu Lin's cultivation talent surpasses even Cousin's. He can be considered among the best in the entire Misty Cloud Sect. The Misty Cloud Sect recruits disciples from across the Jia Ma Empire; not just anyone can enter."

Xiao Yan immediately let out a sigh of relief. "If the Misty Cloud Sect were filled with monsters like this, then my promise to you would merely be the arrogant words of an ignorant man."

"Your cultivation talent in the past would have ranked highly even within the Misty Cloud Sect," Nalan Yanyun comforted him.

Xiao Yan was not happy. After all, that had only been in the past.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded beside his ear. "That talent is indeed quite good within the Jia Ma Empire."

"But if one looks across the entire Dou Qi Continent, it is nothing special."

"Who!?" Xiao Yan instinctively looked around.

"What is it, Brother Xiao?" Nalan Yanyun asked with concern.

"Boy, don't make a sound." The aged voice appeared again. "This old man is inside the Ring on your hand."

"If you wish to know why your cultivation has regressed over the past three years, return to your courtyard now."

Xiao Yan's pupils contracted.