Nalan Yanran: Xiao Yan Is the Finest!

Early morning, at the Nalan Mansion, Xiao Yan was practicing Taiji in the courtyard.

This is not just empty talk; it's about verifying the execution trajectory of Dou Qi in the meridians, combining two completely different Dou Technique: the Sucking Palm and the Fire Blowing Palm.

Last night at the family dinner, the Nalan family truly treated Xiao Yan like one of their own.

They served him all the finest food and wine, allowing Xiao Yan to enjoy a rare and delicious meal.

After all, since arriving in the Tagor Desert, Xiao Yan has spent most of his time either traveling or cultivating in the desert.

They basically never ate a proper meal.

The three major families in the Imperial Capital are ultimately different.

Monster meat and medicinal wine are the most common items.

Grandpa Nalan Jie even personally toasted Xiao Yan, making the young man feel quite flattered. He quickly said that he was still a child and returned the toast with juice instead of wine.

The family banquet lasted until late at night. Xiao Yan returned to his residence and asked Old Yao to seal a portion of his surging soul power.

Even so, Xiao Yan could clearly sense that with his current soul power, he was capable of attempting to refine some peak-grade Third-Grade pills, and even preparing to break through to become Fourth-Tier Alchemist!

Good morning.

Xiao Yi Xian also came out of the house, her aura noticeably stronger.

Another breakthrough?

Looking at Xiao Yi Xian's radiant appearance, Xiao Yan asked with a smile.

"Thanks to you, I've advanced again."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded with a smile.

"Well, things are almost done here, we should go."

Xiao Yan put away his stance, took a step, and walked out of the courtyard.

"Xiao Yan, are you leaving today?"

Seeing Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian emerge, Nalan Yanran, who had been waiting outside, wore a faint smile. Although she didn't want Xiao Yan to leave, she also knew that she couldn't keep him by her side.

All she could do was cultivate diligently and keep up with Xiao Yan's pace.

"Yes, getting to the academy will take a lot of time, so the sooner we act, the better."

Xiao Yan nodded and said with a smile.

"Here you go, these are some resources you can use for cultivation, as well as some medicinal herbs stored in the Nalan Mansion. They're all things you can use. I hope that when you return to the Jia Ma Empire, you'll already be a true powerhouse."

As Nalan Yanran spoke, she took out a light blue Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"This is really putting a lot of pressure on me. From what you're saying, if I don't become a true powerhouse, I'll be too ashamed to come back!"

Xiao Yan took the Storage Ring and jokingly remarked with a smile.

"Oh, that's not what I meant. If you have time to go back to the Jia Ma Empire, it would be great if you could come to the Imperial Capital to see me. I'm also open to visiting the Xiao Family. In short, I'd love to see you more often."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran tossed her hair and said somewhat shyly.

After all, once the engagement was off, the closest relationship between her and Xiao Yan was that of senior sister and junior brother.

Such a direct expression of one's feelings inevitably reveals a touch of shyness in a young girl.

"Hmm, sure, if I come back, I'll visit the Imperial Capital."

Xiao Yan nodded upon hearing this.

Anyway, if nothing comes up, he doesn't plan to come back.

The Fallen Heart Flame of the Jia Nan Academy is so fragrant! Staying in the Inner Academy, spending 365 days a year cultivating in the Heavenly Burning Qi Refining Tower —wouldn't that be wonderful?

Who wants to come back and talk about love?

If we're meant to be, we'll naturally have some contact in the future.

If they weren't meant to be, he wouldn't feel too sorry.

To reiterate, he doesn't lack Nalan Yanran. Breaking off the engagement simply changed the situation from one where Nalan Yanran had no chance of being with him to one where she now has the possibility of being with him.

But how do we turn the possibility into reality...?

Let Nalan Yanran worry about it.

Nalan Yanran is indeed quite good now, but to say she's particularly attractive to Xiao Yan is clearly not the case.

"Then, shall I see you off?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's promise, Nalan Yanran's smile grew even brighter.

"Okay, sure."

Xiao Yan nodded, and then, accompanied by Nalan Yanran, he left the Nalan Mansion.

His gaze fell on the slight reluctance revealed in Nalan Yanran's smile. Xiao Yan's tone softened, and he handed Nalan Yanran a small jade bottle, speaking gently.

"This pill is made with Heavenly Flames, so you will suffer a bit after taking it, but it will help solidify your somewhat weak Dou Qi. Don't be too anxious. Lay a solid foundation and keep a calm mind so you can go further on the path of cultivation."

Although I will not stop moving forward, I will look back, and I think I will see your figure in my eyes."

"Yes, I will. Thank you, Xiao Yan."

Nalan Yanran accepted the jade bottle as if it were a priceless treasure, her face beaming with a smile that dispelled the sorrow of parting.

"I'll stop here. Please apologize to my uncle and grandfather on my behalf. Xiao Yan truly dislikes farewells, so I won't say goodbye in person."

As Xiao Yan spoke, the Purple Cloud Wings popped out from his back, and Xiao Yi Xian naturally came closer. Then, Xiao Yan's wings flapped, and the two of them slowly floated into the air.

Nalan Yanran looked at the Xiao Yi Xian in Xiao Yan, pursed her lips, and remained silent.

She truly hoped that one day, she could be held in his arms like he had.

"Goodbye!"

Xiao Yan's faint laughter rang out, and then his Purple Cloud Wings flapped, carrying him and Xiao Yi Xian together into the distance.

"Tsk, this kid is even more outstanding than I expected..."

Nalan Jie walked slowly out of the courtyard and said with some emotion.

Xiao Yan's departure naturally did not escape the notice of this Dou Wang expert.

Xiao Yan's reputation as a genius had long been known throughout Wutan City, and with the Nalan Family's influence, obtaining this information would not be difficult.

But even the most talented teenager needs to grow up eventually.

However, at less than twelve years old, he has grown to such a terrifying level; Xiao Yan is truly unfathomable.

"He is the most outstanding person on the entire continent."

Nalan Yanran gazed at the figure disappearing into the sky and said softly.

The Dou Qi Continent has not produced Dou Emperor for thousands, even tens of thousands of years.

The young man who came from Wutan City, however, only took more than 20 years to grow from a useless Dou Qi 3rd Stage to that legendary realm.

In the Dou Qi Continent, no one is more outstanding than Xiao Yan.

Hearing his granddaughter's deep confidence in Xiao Yan, Nalan Jie's eyes also showed a hint of curiosity.

It seems there really is some untold secret between these two little ones...

Nalan Su stood aside, shaking his head helplessly.

Originally, such an outstanding genius should have been his son-in-law. If he had known this would happen, he should have been more determined back then and asked his father to help the Xiao Family.