Under Xiao Yan's resentful gaze, Gu Shenge recounted what had happened in the cave dwelling to him and Qing Lin.
"Little Yanzi, that's how it happened. But since you've already broken off your engagement with Nalan Yanran, she's free now. Don't dwell on it."
Gu Shenge tried to comfort Xiao Yan and put his mind at ease. Strictly speaking, he'd even helped Xiao Yan get revenge and vent his anger by giving Nalan Yanran a thorough whipping several times.
Yet the resentment in Xiao Yan's eyes only deepened. Easy for you to say. Even if she was just my former fiancée, we were still connected somehow. It almost feels like I've been cheated on.
After a long pause, Xiao Yan finally spoke, his voice low and edged with reproach.
"Big Brother Juan, you seem to have forgotten that Nalan Yanran and I still have the Three-Year Agreement. You pushed her all the way to three-star Da Dou Shi, while I'm only a two-star Dou Shi. I'm a whole major realm behind her. How am I supposed to fight her?"
Gu Shenge gave an awkward smile. Two jade bottles appeared in his hand, and he tossed them to Xiao Yan.
"These bottles contain two Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pills and one Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill. They can raise your cultivation quickly. Consider them a little compensation."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan hurriedly caught the two jade bottles. His face brightened, and he thanked him, "Many thanks, Big Brother Juan."
"No need to thank me. I'll take Qing Lin and the others back first. You should return to Qingshan Town soon, too."
Gu Shenge shook his head. The Magic Beast Mountain Range was full of dangers, and after the cave dwelling had appeared, it wasn't safe. He wanted Xiao Yan to get back to