Are You Really That Senile?

After putting on a show in front of Dugu Bo, Xiao Wujiu felt nothing but exhilaration and satisfaction.

After all, he had gotten a sense of Dugu Bo's strength. Dugu Bo was at least a Dou Emperor, leaving a vast gap between them for now. But Xiao Wujiu was confident—with the Gate of Transmigration and his advantage in knowing the plot, he would surpass Dugu Bo before long!

"No wonder Xiao Yan liked making dramatic entrances. It feels so damn good to show off in front of people, let alone playing the savior."

He joked to himself, but he was still very satisfied with this trip to Douluo Continent. Not only had he successfully absorbed a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring, but his strength had also surged straight to the peak of nine-star Da Dou Shi. He was now unquestionably the strongest person in Wutan City!

Well, Ling Ying didn't count, and neither did Yao Chen. Those two were outsiders, so they didn't count.

"I didn't expect that after a Magic Core reached Douluo Continent, not only would its so-called soul shock disappear, but even the pressure of absorbing it would remain within a tolerable range for me."

"Or perhaps this Magic Core has existed for too long, causing whatever soul shock it contained to dissipate? After all, Spirit Rings can't last forever like Magic Cores can."

These were all Xiao Wujiu's guesses. The exact situation would have to be verified later.

"Wait, I spent less than a day in Douluo Continent. Doesn't that mean the matter of breaking off the engagement happened today?"

Seeing the faintly brightening sky, he recalled that Xiao Zhan had asked him, the Xiao Clan's current greatest genius, to attend as well. He quickly tidied himself up and hurried toward the Xiao Clan's main hall.

When Xiao Wujiu arrived at the main hall, even Xiao Xun'er had yet to arrive, let alone the people from the Misty Cloud Sect.

He greeted Xiao Zhan and the three elders seated at the head of the hall. "Clan Leader, three elders."

"Hehe, Wujiu, you're here. Take a seat first."

Xiao Zhan and the three elders smiled at Xiao Wujiu's arrival. They were extremely pleased with the Xiao Clan's current number-one genius.

Though Xiao Yan's downfall was regrettable, fortunately Xiao Wujiu was still there to uphold the Xiao Clan's reputation. Thus, they treasured the latter greatly.

Looking at Xiao Wujiu, Xiao Zhan felt a trace of sorrow in his heart. If only Yan'er's Battle Qi had not vanished...

"Sigh."

In the end, it all turned into a deep sigh in his heart.

"Thank you, Clan Leader."

Xiao Wujiu smiled and went to sit at his place. After him, a figure with an elegant and composed temperament entered the hall. It was Xiao Xun'er.

He watched silently until she greeted him. "Cousin Wujiu."

Looking at Xiao Xun'er, this heavenly daughter whom he had once considered far beyond his reach, Xiao Wujiu's mindset had changed now that he could travel between two worlds.

A faint smile appeared on his face as he gave her a slight nod. "Cousin Xuner."

After greeting him, she took the seat beside Xiao Wujiu's. As the second greatest genius after Xiao Wujiu, her seat was naturally next to his.

Strange. Why does Cousin Wujiu feel completely different after just one night?

Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Wujiu, who seemed more composed and indifferent than before, and felt puzzled. Yet soon after the Misty Cloud Sect's people arrived, her thoughts flew back to her Brother Xiao Yan.

Breaking off the engagement, and the Three-Year Agreement... Should I get involved? I can befriend Xiao Yan and earn his gratitude at the same time. It could also speed up the acquisition of transmigration energy.

As Xiao Zhan exchanged pleasantries with Ge Ye and the others, was the clan leader still hoping to preserve that engagement?

Perhaps he had already guessed it, but had not expected Nalan Yanran and the others to bring it up directly in this setting.

As Xiao Wujiu pondered this, he saw someone hurrying over.

The youth who entered had a young yet handsome face, his dark eyes carrying a resolute gleam. But his arrival prompted a wave of whispers and drew everyone's attention, including that of Xiao Zhan and Ge Ye.

Xiao Yan looked around at the fully occupied seats, yet there was not a single place for him to sit. His heart sank.

He gave a self-mocking smile and silently shook his head. Embarrassing him in front of guests—wasn't that the same as slapping their own clan in the face?

Seeing Xiao Yan standing there without moving, those around him could tell how awkward his situation was. Mocking laughter immediately rose from all sides; clearly, they were delighted to see this happen.

Xiao Wujiu watched the scene calmly, but could not help frowning slightly. He was dissatisfied with this kind of deliberate humiliation of a clansman.

"These three old fools really are senile. They can't even tell what matters most."

In the end, Xiao Xun'er was still the one who defused the situation for Xiao Yan.

After sitting down, Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Wujiu beside him. A hint of inferiority flashed through his eyes, but he still forced himself to greet him. "Cousin Wujiu, long time no see. I heard you broke through to three-star Dou Zhe. Congratulations."

His smile was strained, but it carried a hint of envy. If his Battle Qi had not disappeared, then he should have at least reached three-star Dou Zhe as well, right?

Xiao Yan's arrival signaled the beginning of the meeting between the two sides. Beside him, Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan whispered to each other.

Xiao Wujiu watched this place where the dream began—and where Xiao Yan rose to prominence—with great interest.

Under his gaze, Ge Ye finally stood up after receiving repeated looks from Nalan Yanran. The drama of breaking off the engagement had finally begun!

"Cough." Ge Ye cleared his throat, rose to his feet, and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan with a smile. "Clan Leader Xiao, we have come to your esteemed clan primarily to ask for a favor!"

Crack!

The jade cup in Xiao Zhan's hand instantly exploded into a cloud of powder.

The main hall was so silent that one could hear a pin drop.

The three elders beside Xiao Zhan were also stunned by Ge Ye's words. When they looked at Xiao Zhan again, their gazes now carried mockery and ridicule.

"Hehe, someone came to forcibly break off the engagement. Let's see what prestige you, the clan leader, will have left to manage the clan!"

From below, Xiao Wujiu could also sense the people around him beginning to discuss the matter. Mocking gazes like blades shot toward Xiao Yan in the corner.

"Elder Ge Ye, you should take the pills back. We may not agree to today's matter!"

The hall fell abruptly silent, and every gaze suddenly turned toward Xiao Yan's raised, handsome face.

"Xiao Yan, is this a place for you to speak? Shut your mouth!"

"Xiao Yan, step back. I know you feel bad, but we will make the decision here!"

"Xiao Yan, look at the occasion. Be careful, or the clan rules will deal with you!"

The three elders spoke over one another, trying to suppress Xiao Yan's voice.

"Three elders, are you truly that senile?"

At that moment, Xiao Wujiu, who had been seated nearby, finally spoke. The instant he opened his mouth, he set off an uproar throughout the Xiao Clan!