Yun Yun Brings Nalan Yanran to Take a Disciple

Half an hour later, in the Xiao Clan's reception hall.

"Damn!"

Seeing the two figures seated to the right of Xiao Zhan and the three clan elders, Xiao Yan's heart jolted.

Seated in the place of honor was a woman with an elegant, noble bearing. Her plain dress wrapped around her voluptuous figure, while her dark hair was gathered into a dignified phoenix bun. Her beautiful face was calm and serene, yet carried a faint air of nobility that inspired reverence.

Beside her sat a young girl dressed in a moon-white robe, who appeared to be about the same age as Xiao Yan.

She was even more beautiful than Xiao Mei. Within this clan, perhaps only Xun Er, who resembled a Green Lotus, could compare to her.

Green jade pendants hung from the girl's delicate earlobes. As they swayed gently, they made crisp, pleasant sounds, faintly revealing her pampered nobility.

However, both beauties, one older and one younger, bore the dusty air of travelers fresh from the road, concealing some of their inherent grace.

Quite a few youths in the clan, and even some middle-aged men, could not help sneaking glances at the two beautiful women.

But Xiao Yan only felt as though the sky had collapsed.

If he was not mistaken, they were clearly Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran!

No, why were they here?!

Xun Er, standing close beside Xiao Yan, was equally stunned.

Through Ling Ying, she naturally knew the identities and purpose of the two women.

Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, and Nalan Yanran, the girl who had just become Yun Yun's disciple and was betrothed to Xiao Yan from the womb.

They had come to steal Brother Xiao Yan away!

Just as Xiao Yan was lost in thought, Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran's gazes swept over him as well.

"A one-star Dou Zhe?!"

Sensing Xiao Yan's aura, Yun Yun's eyes brightened.

Good heavens, Yanran had been right. He really was a genius!

Nalan Yanran's gaze simply lingered on Xiao Yan.

With her current strength, she could not see through Xiao Yan's realm at all. But she knew that in this life, she would never allow the Misty Cloud Sect to be destroyed again!

Three months ago, Nalan Yanran had finally reached the Dou Saint realm after cultivating for an unknown number of years. Upon learning that her master, Yun Yun, had followed Xiao Yan to that higher-plane world and had finally gotten together with him without any reservations, she—

Looking back on a lifetime of always making the wrong choices and doing the wrong things, she felt nothing but endless regret.

Her family had all passed away from old age, she herself had remained unmarried for life, and her master had entrusted her life to the fiancé whom she had personally pushed away.

She had always thought she had let go.

But when she awoke one day and discovered that she had fortunately returned to her childhood, before her master had taken her as a disciple, she finally understood. The person she had let go of had always been Xiao Yan. As for herself, she simply could no longer reach for him.

So, after Yun Yun had taken her as a disciple and brought her away from Nalan Mansion, she begged Yun Yun to bring her to Wutan City.

Her fiancé was here, a young man even more talented than she was.

"Your niece, Nalan Yanran, greets Uncle Xiao."

Coming back to her senses, Nalan Yanran rose voluntarily, bowed respectfully, and smiled sweetly.

"Haha, Nalan niece, Uncle Xiao has not seen you in many years. I almost did not recognize you just now, so do not blame your uncle for his poor eyesight."

Xiao Zhan knew that this girl was his future daughter-in-law, so he gave her a gentle smile.

"Uncle Xiao, I have not come to pay you a visit all these years. Please accept my apology."

Nalan Yanran knew that Xiao Yan was the sort who responded to softness, not force, so she kept her posture extremely humble.

Although Gu Xun'er surpassed her in both status and beauty, she had the advantage of their marriage agreement. If she could bring Xiao Yan into the Misty Cloud Sect as well, spending each day together, she refused to believe Xiao Yan's heart could be harder than iron!

Once things had gone far enough, even that so-called young lady of the Ancient Clan would have to call her Sister Nalan at home!

"Haha, why would Uncle blame you? You are still young, and traveling so far could not have been easy. Is Old Master Nalan in good health?"

Xiao Zhan smiled and asked.

"Grandfather is very healthy. He has always hoped that the Xiao Family might one day return to the Imperial Capital!"

Nalan Yanran said with a smile.

"Haha, good. When I have the chance in the future, I must visit Old Master Nalan." Xiao Zhan laughed and nodded, then turned his gaze toward the noble Yun Yun and asked doubtfully, "Nalan niece, who is this?"

"This is my master, Yun Yun, Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect."

The moment Nalan Yanran said this, the hall fell silent.

Who?

The Misty Cloud Sect? Its Sect Master? And Nalan Yanran's master?

"So it is Lady Yun Yun herself. Xiao Zhan failed to welcome you properly!"

Xiao Zhan hurriedly stood and cupped his hands respectfully toward Yun Yun.

Although Wutan City was located in a remote area, they had still heard that the previous Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect had passed the position to Yun Yun a year ago, after she advanced to the Dou Emperor realm.

The people around them also rose and respectfully saluted Yun Yun.

She was a Dou Emperor powerhouse!

"Patriarch Xiao, you are too courteous. I came to the Xiao Family this time because Yanran said that the young master of the Xiao Family who was betrothed to her from the womb was a cultivation genius. I wanted to see him for myself. If possible, I would like to take him as my disciple."

As she spoke, Yun Yun turned her head toward Xiao Yan.

The moment those words were spoken, everyone's gaze fell upon Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan now wanted to slap Nalan Yanran across the face.

He had been wondering how to avoid the attention of the Misty Cloud Sect, yet Nalan Yanran had brought Yun Yun here to take him as a disciple?

What did it mean for a sheep to walk into a tiger's den?

If he entered the Misty Cloud Sect, his talent would inevitably draw the attention of everyone in the sect.

Not to mention that Old Yao was still inside his ring.

How was going to the Misty Cloud Sect any different from walking straight to his death?

Xun Er, standing nearby, clenched her little fists as well.

This was too much!

They actually wanted to take her Brother Xiao Yan away right in front of her!

Outrageous!

"Yan'er?"

Seeing that Xiao Yan had not responded for a long while, Xiao Zhan reminded him.

Xiao Yan came back to his senses. Looking at all the expectant gazes before him, he pursed his lips and said:

"It is my greatest fortune to receive Sect Master Yun's favor. However, I have grown too used to having no rules at home, so I have no intention of joining a sect for the time being."

Everyone revealed stunned expressions at those words.

Had they heard him correctly?

Xiao Yan had actually rejected Yun Yun, the Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect?

Xun Er, however, let out a sigh of relief.

Great. If Brother Xiao Yan was unwilling to go, then there was much she could do!

Nalan Yanran's little face stiffened at his words, while Yun Yun frowned slightly.

She could tell that Xiao Yan was not the sort of person who, because of his talent, had become so arrogant that he did not know what was good for him.

But he genuinely did not want to join the Misty Cloud Sect.

That was strange. Within the Jia Ma Empire, no one did not want to join the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Then... setting aside the Misty Cloud Sect, what if I, Yun Yun, wish to take you as my disciple?"

A thought occurred to her, and she suddenly asked.

Xiao Yan raised his brows. He had not expected Yun Yun to be willing to go this far.

However, before he could speak, the Third Elder, who had always been hot-tempered and impatient, could not help urging him:

"Xiao Yan, Sect Master Yun has personally come to take you as her disciple. What are you still considering, brat?"

The Second Elder also chimed in, "That's right. Joining the Misty Cloud Sect is something countless people dream of, let alone having Sect Master Yun personally come to accept you as a disciple!"

If Xiao Yan could join the Misty Cloud Sect, then with his talent, he would almost certainly become the next Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect.

If that happened, the Xiao Family would surely become the most powerful family in the Jia Ma Empire for the next several centuries!

The Great Elder said nothing because he had seen Yun Yun frown.

He could not guess the thoughts of such an important figure, but he knew that no matter what, Xiao Yan should be allowed to choose for himself. After all, the one with the talent was him.

Xiao Zhan said nothing either. He understood his son. Xiao Yan was someone with firm ideas of his own. If there was something he did not want to do, there was no point in anyone trying to persuade him.

Nalan Yanran was also somewhat puzzled upon hearing that Xiao Yan did not wish to join the Misty Cloud Sect.

Logically, Xiao Yan at this point in time should not have any aversion toward the Misty Cloud Sect.

Xiao Yan pondered for a moment before slowly speaking:

"Hmm, if I do not have to go to the Misty Cloud Sect, then I can consider it."