Break Off the Engagement!

Despite the sharp pain emanating from deep within his bones, Nalan Jie felt no pain at all.

Compared to that, the torment in his heart was much harder to bear.

But, how wonderful! Xiao Lin has such a good grandson!

Suddenly, Nalan Jie seemed to have aged considerably, his whole body exuding an air of weariness.

"Tsk, old man, there's no need to be so discouraged. In the Dou Qi Continent, strength is paramount. Even when my Xiao Family was at its lowest point, we never thought of relying on others. Our two families had a good relationship back then. Let bygones be bygones."

After saying all that, Xiao Yan simply didn't want his allied clans, with whom he had a marriage alliance, to turn a blind eye when he encountered trouble one day. Of course, if the Nalan Family felt that the marriage agreement was no longer necessary, Xiao Yan wouldn't mind dissolving it.

Xiao Yan said calmly.

For him, Nalan Yanran was not someone he absolutely had to marry. If he really had to choose, Nalan Yanran would even be ranked after Qing Lin.

After all, she herself had said that she would be a slave or servant and be at his mercy.

Looking at Xiao Yan's calm demeanor, Nalan Yanran recalled the words she had spoken years ago:

"Fine, I, Nalan Yanran, will wait for the day you surpass me again. I can let bygones be bygones regarding the annulment of the engagement today, but I'll be waiting for you at the Misty Cloud Sect in three years. If you're so capable, let me see just how far you can turn things around!"

"If you can defeat me then, I, Nalan Yanran, will be your slave for the rest of my life, and you can have me as your servant!"

Xiao Yan ultimately did not make her a slave.

But from that day on, she knew that she had completely lost to Xiao Yan.

Even today, she has never said those words to the boy before her, but the unfamiliarity in his indifferent tone still makes her feel sad.

However, he doesn't seem to really want to break off the engagement; instead, it's as if he's giving himself a chance?

"Alright, the Branding Poison has been completely removed. The old man just needs to rest and recuperate for a while, and he will be able to recover to his peak condition."

Amidst the silence of the Nalan Family, Xiao Yan completed the detoxification process.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Xiao Yan's expression suddenly changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal. He glanced casually at the slightly blackened fingertips and subtly withdrew his hand back into his sleeve.

He then got off the bed and unceremoniously put the Seven Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva into his Storage Ring.

"Xiao Yan, let's break off the engagement."

Nalan Yanran, who had been silent with her head down for a long time, suddenly raised her head with red eyes.

"What?" Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie and Nalan Su's expressions changed drastically, but Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow and asked with a faint smile, "The reason?"

"I don't want to use this kind of thing to bind you. If one day you are willing to marry me, even if this marriage contract is canceled, I will still be yours. If you are not willing, I think this marriage contract can't hold you back. In that case, this marriage contract is naturally unnecessary."

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan and said earnestly.

"You're so confident?"

Xiao Yan realized that Nalan Yanran was using a feigned retreat as a tactic, and couldn't help but laugh.

She was quite clever this time!

"I have always had a lot of confidence in myself!"

Nalan Yanran raised her head and said firmly.

"Okay, now you're starting to resemble yourself a bit more."

Looking at Nalan Yanran, who was no longer reserved or cautious in front of him, Xiao Yan's smile deepened.

He looked down on Nalan Yanran, who was timid and submissive, trapped in the past, and willing to be his slave.

Now, Nalan Yanran is finally worthy of him.

"Old Master, this is the marriage certificate from the Xiao Family. Today, in front of you, we will annull it."

Xiao Yan smiled, then took out a scroll and burned it directly with his Heavenly Flames.

Seeing the scroll turn to ashes in an instant, Nalan Yanran's delicate body couldn't help but tremble.

From now on, she'll really have to rely on herself!

"This..."

Nalan Su had elderly parents to care for and young children to raise, so it was inappropriate for him to say anything at this moment. After hesitating for a long time, he could only turn all his words into a helpless sigh.

"Tsk, I don't understand the affairs of you young people, but as far as I'm concerned, Yanran is destined for you. But don't worry, even though the engagement is off, I still consider you my grandson-in-law. Stay at home tonight. I've been busy all day; if I don't even give you a meal, I'll be too ashamed to face Xiao Lin even if I die."

Nalan Jie, with his keen insight, could naturally see the subtle changes between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran. He didn't need to interfere in this matter; Xiao Yan was a good boy, and Yanran was a smart girl. These kinds of emotional matters were not for outsiders to meddle in.

Children and grandchildren have their own destinies, and I don't need to worry about them too much. However, I do need to send someone to make contact with the Xiao Family.

"Yanran, take Xiao Yan and his friends to rest."

Nalan Jie smiled and waved.

"Yes, Grandpa." Nalan Yanran nodded, then looked at Xiao Yan and smiled gently, "Come with me."

The smile was no longer cautious; it finally became natural. And for a girl of this age, all she needed was the simplest, brightest smile to touch people's hearts.

But Xiao Yan's heart wasn't so easily moved. He smiled and nodded, took Xiao Yi Xian's hand, and followed Nalan Yanran's footsteps.

After arranging for Xiao Yan and his companion to stay in her small courtyard, Nalan Yanran approached Xiao Yan.

Can we talk in private?

Seeing Nalan Yanran's earnest and pretty face, Xiao Yan opened the door and invited her in.

The Xiao Yi Xian next door heard the commotion but remained unmoved.

Although Nalan Yanran's strategy of retreating to advance was indeed clever, once the engagement was off, she would never have the chance to be one step ahead of herself again.

She will be spending a lot of time with Xiao Yan from now on.

What can Nalan Yanran do?

Thinking of Xiao Yan in the middle of the night, I looked in the mirror and started fiddling with my hair.

"Have you been reborn too?"

Nalan Yanran's first words upon entering were straight to the point.

"You're mistaken. I wasn't reborn; I'm just an observer. If it were the Xiao Yan you know, he wouldn't have agreed to become Sect Master Yun Yun, nor would he have given you another chance to break off the engagement."

Xiao Yan knew what Nalan Yanran was thinking, and said with a faint smile.

"So, while I can empathize with all the terrible things you've done, they're not things I've experienced myself. I don't feel that much disgust or rejection towards you, and I don't want you to transfer your debt to Xiao Yan onto me. We're not the same person."

Nalan Yanran blinked as she listened to Xiao Yan's words.

She understood everything now.

Xiao Yan's aloof attitude towards her was actually due to this reason!

However, her soul was naturally very sensitive, and judging from the soul fluctuations, the person in front of her was 100% Xiao Yan, inside and out.

How strange, why am I reborn, but he's only seeing things from an outsider's perspective?

Never mind, he's already said that, he's just making things harder for himself. If he doesn't play dumb at a time like this, what is he waiting for?

"Yes, I had that in mind when I broke off the engagement. Shall we start from scratch?"

She Yanran and asked in a lighthearted tone.

We've started from scratch.

Xiao Yan nodded and said.