Nalan Yanran's Confusion: Isn't He Xiao Yan, the Xiao Family's Trash?

Inside the assembly hall.

Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon Nalan Yanran, a faint trace of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

One had to admit, this Nalan Yanran was truly born with extreme beauty.

Her moon-white dress accentuated her exquisite, shapely figure; her skin was like snow, her features were like a painting, and her temperament carried a touch of innate pride amidst its coldness.

Standing there, she was like a snow lotus blooming in defiance, making it impossible for one to look away.

Among all the young women of the Xiao Family, only Xiao Xun'er could hold a candle to her.

But it was merely a slight edge; in terms of looks, the two were actually on par, each with their own unique charm.

As for cultivation—

Xiao Yan's soul power swept over her slightly, and he understood it instantly.

Three-star Dou Zhe.

In a small place like Wutan City, she could indeed be considered a heaven-sent daughter.

It was just a pity...

A faint smile curled at the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth.

A three-star Dou Zhe was truly not worth mentioning in front of him, a three-star Dou Huang.

Their gazes met in the air.

A complex emotion flashed through Nalan Yanran's eyes: scrutiny, curiosity, and a hint of hidden disdain.

Xiao Yan merely smiled faintly and looked away.

No matter how beautiful a woman was, she was just that.

In his past life on the internet, what kind of filtered beauties hadn't he seen?

What's more—

Xiao Yan shook his head inwardly.

Although Nalan Yanran was beautiful, she carried an uncomfortable air of arrogance.

That high-and-mighty posture was as if she were looking at an ant.

He didn't like it.

Xiao Yan withdrew his gaze and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan, who sat at the head of the hall, and the three elders:

"Father, three elders!"

His voice was calm, neither humble nor pushy.

"Hehe... Yan'er is here. Come, sit down."

Xiao Zhan stopped his lighthearted conversation with the guests, nodded at Xiao Yan, and gestured with his hand.

His face wore an unconcealable smile, and his eyes were filled with gratification and pride.

As for the three elders of the Xiao Family, their reactions at this moment were enough to make one stare.

"Xiao Yan, come, come... come sit with us!"

The First Elder spoke first, his face wreathed in kind smiles, even standing up to greet him enthusiastically.

"Right, right, right, Xiao Yan, sit by me!"

The Second Elder, not to be outdone, quickly chimed in.

"My spot is better, with plenty of light; Xiao Yan, come sit here!"

The Third Elder even patted the chair beside him, his eyes crinkling into slits as he smiled.

The attitude of the three elders was a world of difference from the past.

It could be seen that—

Beside Xiao Zhan and the three elders, a chair had actually been prepared in advance.

The position of that chair was even further forward than those of the elders, second only to Xiao Zhan's main seat.

Clearly, it had been prepared specifically for Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan saw this and found it amusing.

This was completely different from the treatment in the original plot, where they had deliberately not prepared a seat for him.

Without a doubt—

This was because the astonishing strength Xiao Yan had displayed yesterday had completely intimidated the three elders of the Xiao Family.

Regardless of the method Xiao Yan had used to advance to Dou Wang, it meant that Xiao Yan was now the number one person in the Xiao Family!

A fifteen-year-old Dou Wang!

With such talent, his future potential was limitless!

These old fellows had reached their limit in this life; how could they possibly still compete with Xiao Yan for the position of Clan Head?

What's more—

A fifteen-year-old Dou Wang!

If Xiao Yan were given a few more years, what kind of realm would he reach?

Dou Huang?

Dou Zong?

Or even higher?

By then, the Xiao Family would surely rise because of Xiao Yan!

And they, as elders, would be able to bask in his glory.

If they didn't curry favor now, when would they?

However—

Facing the enthusiastic greetings of the three elders, Xiao Yan merely smiled faintly and shook his head.

He turned around, bowed slightly toward Yao Chen beside him, and said in a respectful tone:

"Medicine Elder, please take the seat of honor."

Medicine Elder nodded slightly, not declining, and walked with his hands behind his back toward the chair specially prepared for Xiao Yan.

With white hair and a grey robe, his temperament was transcendent; every step exuded the style of an expert.

He sat down with a bold, imposing air, his gaze sweeping calmly across the hall. His eyes held a hint of scrutiny and a touch of detachment, as if he were looking at a group of ants.

As for Xiao Yan, he stood quietly by Medicine Elder's side, his attitude respectful.

This scene, falling into the eyes of the crowd, immediately caused a stir.

Xiao Zhan felt secretly annoyed.

How could he have forgotten about the senior, Medicine Elder?

He had been so focused on preparing a seat for Yan'er that he had forgotten this Grade 8 Alchemist!

This was a big shot whom even the Gama Empire's royal family had to treat with the utmost respect!

Wasn't he a soul entity? Why did he look no different from a normal physical body today?

Xiao Zhan was somewhat puzzled; he had assumed Medicine Elder would remain in the ring as he had before.

"Come, come, come, Xiao Yan, sit in my spot first."

The First Elder reacted the fastest, hurriedly standing up to offer his own chair.

"Sit in mine instead!"

The Second Elder also stood up in a rush.

"It's my fault for not being prepared, I'll go get one right now..."

The Third Elder headed straight for the door, intending to fetch a new chair.

The attitudes of the three elders were more obsequious than the last.

However—

Just at this moment.

"Brother Xiao Yan, sit here with me!"

A light, laughing voice suddenly rang out in the hall.

The voice was crisp and pleasant, carrying a bit of the charming naivety unique to a young girl, yet it also revealed a composure that belied her age.

The crowd looked toward the source of the sound.

They saw Xiao Xun'er sitting on one side of the hall, her purple robes like clouds, her face breathtakingly beautiful.

She sat there quietly, like a quiet orchid in bloom—uncontending with the world, yet impossible to ignore.

At this moment, she was smiling sweetly at Xiao Yan, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Alright!"

Xiao Yan smiled back as well.

He ignored the enthusiasm of the three elders and walked straight toward Xiao Xun'er.

Sitting with a few old codgers—how could that compare to the company of a sweet girl?

What's more—

Xiao Xun'er was the heroine of the original work, a daughter of destiny.

He still needed to harvest luck points and system points from her.

Xiao Yan walked to Xiao Xun'er's side and sat down in the chair next to her.

A faint, delicate fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose, refreshing his spirit.

Xiao Xun'er turned her head, beamed at Xiao Yan, and her eyes were filled with joy.

That smile was as bright as the spring sunshine.

[Ding--]

The system's notification tone rang out in Xiao Yan's mind.

[Detected that the Daughter of Destiny, Xiao Xun'er, has displayed strong affection toward the host in front of the destined protagonist, Xiao Yan! Successfully suppressed the destined protagonist, Destiny Luck Value -300!]

[Host's Luck Value +300!]

[Obtained Super Villain points +100!]

[Hehehe...]

[Keep it up, Host! Cuckold the destined protagonist hard!]

The corners of Xiao Yan's mouth curled upward slightly.

Not bad, not bad at all.

He had only just sat down, and points were already rolling in.

Today's performance was becoming more and more interesting.

And at this very moment--

Nalan Yanran's gaze fell upon Xiao Yan, a flicker of surprise flashing through her eyes.

What was going on here?

How could that piece of trash with only the third stage of Qi Refining be held in such high regard within the Xiao Family?

Even the elders of the Xiao Family were actually giving up their seats for him?

And that pretty girl...

She didn't look simple either; the aura she carried was definitely not that of an ordinary woman.

Why would she favor a piece of trash like Xiao Yan so much?

Nalan Yanran felt a wave of bewilderment in her heart.

Wasn't Xiao Yan just a piece of trash with the third stage of Qi Refining?

Was all this really necessary?