Meeting again

"Clang!"

A melodious bell tolled throughout the Misty Cloud Sect, then spread outwards.

In the Imperial Capital, not far from the Misty Cloud Sect, countless people heard the bell ringing. At the same time, the Nalan Family, the Mu Family, the Mittel Family, and the Imperial Family all received invitations from the Misty Cloud Sect.

Swish, swish, swish!

Suddenly, the sound of wind breaking rang out in mid-air, and then figures appeared on the towering treetops. When they arrived there, they realized that several figures were already standing on the giant trees beside them.

Elder Jia looked at Hai Bodong and Fama, who were standing atop another large tree, and laughed, "It seems you've also received an invitation from the Misty Cloud Sect?"

Fama and said, "Three Year Pact, that does sound quite appealing!"

As time passed, more and more people gathered here Mittel Teng Shan and Ya Fei from the Mittel Family, Nalan Su, the patriarch of the Nalan Family, and Old Master Nalan, as well as Mu Chen from the Mu Family with Mu Zhan, also arrived!

A rustling sound rang out in the quiet square as everyone waited for the people from the foot of the mountain to arrive!

Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan walked up from the foot of the mountain. At the end of the long stone steps, amidst the swirling clouds and mist, in the center of a huge plaza, stood a massive stone tablet, with nearly a thousand disciples sitting cross-legged in a semi-circle. A soaring aura swept towards the two brothers.

"The Xiao Clan, Xiao Yan!"

"The Xiao Clan, Xiao Yu!"

Two tall figures gradually appeared on the Bluestone Platform outside the square. Soft voices drifted over, and an invisible aura instantly neutralized the momentum of the nearly one thousand disciples, causing the unified aura in the square to suddenly become somewhat chaotic!

Bass!

With a soft thud, Nalan Yanran, sword in hand, leaped from the high platform, landing gracefully in the center of the plaza. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she watched the figure slowly ascend the Bluestone Platform. Her previously calm heart suddenly skipped a beat. "That figure is so familiar!"

The moment Xiao Yan stepped forward, Nalan Yanran felt a sudden sense of disorientation!

As the footsteps of the two men drew closer, the dozen or so white-robed elders on the stone platform opened their eyes and turned their gazes toward one place.

However, none of them noticed that their sect leader, Yun Yun, was looking at the figure walking up the Bluestone Platform with extreme panic. Her jade-like hands, hidden beneath her blue robes, suddenly clenched, and she shook her head slightly, saying, "This is impossible. That person is called Xiao Shi Yi, how could he be called Xiao Yu?"

Xiao Yan's gaze swept across the vast plaza without any emotion, finally settling on the beautiful woman standing in the center of the plaza, sword in hand. After staring at her for a moment, he spoke calmly, "Today, I have come to keep our Three Year Pact!"

The calm voice echoed throughout the entire square, drawing the attention of countless Misty Cloud Sect disciples and elders to Xiao Yan. Only Yun Yun stared in disbelief at Xiao Yu beside Xiao Yan, recognizing his identical face – a face she could never forget!

Even the calmest heart was stirred by turbulent waves at this moment. Yun Yun never thought she would meet him at this time and in this scene, and she never expected that the boy she met in the Monster Mountain Range would have such an encounter with her!

Xiao Yu's gaze was fixed on the woman in the highest seat on the high platform. She wore a moon-white robe, the hem of which fluttered in the wind. Her long hair was styled into Phoenix shape. She had a dignified and noble appearance, and her eyes were gentle and showed a hint of concern.

A tear welled up in Yun Yun's beautiful eyes, a mixture of the grievances she had endured over the past year, the hatred she had felt for Xiao Yu, and perhaps even a touch of love—a complex emotion indeed!

Seeing Xiao Yu's gaze, Yun Yun could only lower her head and avoid looking at him. The knuckles of her hands, clenched tightly beneath her robe, turned white. She didn't know how to face Xiao Yu, nor how to tell him about the child. All she could do was avoid looking at him!

Xiao Yu withdrew his gaze and said to Xiao Yan, "Third Brother, I'll go watch the battle from the sidelines!"

Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Although he didn't know what Xiao Yu wanted to do at the Misty Cloud Sect, the most important thing for Xiao Yan at this moment was to win this battle!

This Three Year Pact is for his own sake, and also for the sake of the Xiao Clan!

Looking back over the past three years, Xiao Yan has been working tirelessly. Whether at the Jia Nan Academy or in the Black Corner Region, he has always done his best to become stronger, all for the sake of now!

Xiao Yu lightly touched the bluestone slab with his toes, his figure suddenly rising into the air, and in an instant he had arrived at the top of the giant tree beside him, standing next to Hai Bodong, and said with a gentle smile, "Elder Hai, you've come too?"

Hai Bodong chuckled and said, "You little rascal, you came along after all? The Misty Cloud Sect invited quite a few people this time, so I just came to join in the fun!"

"I came to the Misty Cloud Sect on some business, so I came up here with Third Brother!" Xiao Yu nodded and said.

Hai Bodong didn't ask any further questions, nodded slightly, and looked towards the square.

The others on the giant tree looked at Xiao Yu with curiosity and doubt. They didn't expect that Xiao Yu would be chatting and laughing with such a cold and powerful person as Hai Bodong, and that they seemed to have a good relationship!

Elder Jia and Fama exchanged a glance, also wondering how Xiao Yu of the Xiao Clan knew Hai Bodong.

Fama frowned and glanced at Xiao Yu. He felt that the little guy's words and actions were very familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

Seemingly noticing Fama's gaze, Xiao Yu spoke respectfully, "President Fama, it's me!"

The voice Xiao Yu used when he spoke was the same one he used during the Alchemist Tournament. Although the difference wasn't huge, it was still different nonetheless. The moment Fama heard Xiao Yu's voice, his cloudy eyes widened in astonishment, and he exclaimed, "You're Xiao Shi Yi?"

Xiao Yu chuckled and nodded without speaking, but Fama's voice attracted the attention of the people around him, especially Nalan Jie and Nalan Su, who were standing right next to them.

Nalan Jie stared at the young man in shock, never expecting that he was the one who had just won the Alchemist Tournament yesterday. He knew that the champion, Xiao Shi Yi, had the ability to refine Fifth Grade Pills!

Nalan Su sighed softly, "It seems the Xiao Clan is determined to soar to great heights with Xiao Yu's help!"

Everyone knows how high Fifth-grade Alchemist this young will go in the future. The Xiao Clan will no longer be an unknown little family in Wu Tan City. In the future, the Imperial Capital may also have a place for the Xiao Clan!

Nalan Jie's expression was also somewhat unpleasant. After all, his family's Yan Ran had a marriage agreement with the Xiao Clan back then. If Yan Ran were to marry into the Xiao family, she would be Xiao Yu's third sister-in-law. What was wrong with showing some consideration for the Nalan Family out of respect for that reason?

Mu Zhan of the Mu Family then realized that Xiao Yu was actually Xiao Shi Yi. No wonder, no wonder Ya Fei was with Xiao Shi Yi, they were the same person!

Xiao Yu looked at the somewhat surprised Fama and chuckled, "President Fama, I didn't show my true face a few days ago for some reasons, please don't mind!"

"Hahaha!" Fama waved his hand and laughed, "What's there to mind? I understand. But you little rascal, you really fooled us all!"

Xiao Yu could only shake his head and smile, remaining silent.

Elder Jia chimed in, "Yes, I'll still call you Xiao Yu, right? If you have time, come visit the Imperial Family. I'll have Yao Ye personally entertain you. Little Yue'er is even thinking of learning from you!"

Although he didn't know if it was true or not, Xiao Yu still agreed with a smile. As for when to go, it would probably depend on Xiao Yu's mood!

As Xiao Yan gripped the handle of the giant ruler, the Mysterious Black Ruler emitted a suppressive gust of wind, and the crowd finally stopped their conversation and turned their gaze to the plaza.

The battle between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran has begun!