Medicine Elder Acts, Suppressing Ge Ye

Xiao Zhan's voice was like the low growl of a beast, chilling to the bone.

Nalan Yanran's delicate body trembled slightly, and she subconsciously raised her head.

Meeting Xiao Zhan's furious gaze, her heart tightened, yet she bit her lip and nodded firmly.

"Uncle Xiao, my mind is made up."

Her voice was cold and clear, yet carried an unquestionable resolve.

"Please, Uncle Xiao... grant my request."

Hum—

The very moment Nalan Yanran's voice fell.

Ge Ye, standing to the side, turned grave in an instant. He immediately stepped in front of Nalan Yanran, his Dou Qi surging wildly within him.

His hands, shaped like eagle claws, curled inward sharply. Cyan Dou Qi gathered in his palms, emitting tiny, razor-sharp sword energy.

The Cloud Mist Sect's profound technique—Green Wood Sword Art!

Boom—

Two waves of pressure collided in mid-air, whipping up a terrifying current of air that sent the internal energy of several Xiao Family members into turmoil, leaving their faces deathly pale.

"Presumptuous!"

"Does your Cloud Mist Sect truly think my Xiao Family is easy to bully!"

To everyone's complete surprise, the three elders of the Xiao Family struck at the same time!

"Family Head, we are here to assist you!"

The First, Second, and Third Elders erupted with Dou Qi, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Xiao Zhan. Their four streams of Dou Qi converged, blasting toward Ge Ye!

This scene left Ge Ye utterly bewildered.

Was it not rumored that the Xiao Family elders and the Family Head, Xiao Zhan, were at odds, even locked in internal strife?

Why were they so united today?

But Ge Ye had no time to ponder.

Seeing Xiao Zhan and the others join forces, he merely let out a cold snort, completely unimpressed.

He was a deacon of the Cloud Mist Sect!

How could the techniques and Dou Qi he cultivated be compared to those of a small clan like the Xiao Family?

Moreover, his cultivation realm was far superior to everyone in the Xiao Family!

"Hmph!"

Ge Ye snorted coldly, and the cyan sword energy in his hands surged violently.

"Knowing I am from the Cloud Mist Sect, you still dare to strike at me!"

"Is your Xiao Family... seeking death?"

As his words fell, he intensified his assault, the immense sword energy actually suppressing Xiao Zhan and the four others!

The cyan sword energy poured down like a torrential storm. Before this power, the Dou Qi of Xiao Zhan and his men was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, retreating step by step!

Although Ge Ye did not wish to completely tear off the mask of civility, since the Xiao Family members dared to lay a hand on him, it was an insult to the Cloud Mist Sect!

The Cloud Mist Sect must not be humiliated—

Xiao Zhan and the others were filled with horror, cold sweat beading on their foreheads.

They fought with all their might to resist, yet they felt that sword energy growing stronger and stronger, pressing down until they could barely breathe.

Is this the power of an expert from the Cloud Mist Sect?

The gap... is actually this vast!

A deep sense of powerlessness welled up in Xiao Zhan's heart.

He had thought that with his cultivation as a Grand Dou Master, combined with the strength of the three elders, even if they were not a match, they would at least be able to put up a fight.

But now...

In front of Ge Ye, they didn't even have the chance to strike back!

However!

Just as Xiao Zhan and the others turned pale, on the verge of collapse.

"Scram—"

A cold, sharp shout, piercing and keen, suddenly echoed throughout the entire Xiao Family hall!

The voice was not loud, yet it rang out like a thunderclap, making everyone's eardrums ache!

Even more terrifying was this.

Following that cold shout, an invisible, horrific pressure suddenly descended!

Boom!

Ge Ye's cyan sword aura, which had previously held a massive advantage, shattered in an instant!

Ge Ye himself was struck as if by a heavy blow; his face turned deathly pale, and he spat out a massive mist of blood as he was sent flying backward!

Bang!

He slammed heavily into the ground, smashing a table and chair to pieces, looking utterly wretched.

"How is this possible!"

Ge Ye's eyes bulged as he stared at Medicine Elder in sheer horror.

The old man who had been sitting there from start to finish, without saying a word!

At this moment, the old man remained seated in his chair, not even changing his posture, as if nothing had just happened.

Yet, a stormy sea surged within Ge Ye's heart!

A single word... was all it took to severely wound him!

To possess such terrifying strength, he had to be at least a Dou King!

Perhaps...

Even more!

This old man... actually possessed such terrifying power?

The Xiao Family actually harbored such an expert?!

"Who... who exactly are you!"

Ge Ye's voice trembled, his eyes filled with terror and confusion.

It wasn't just Ge Ye; even the members of the Xiao Family were dumbfounded, looking at Medicine Elder with expressions of utter disbelief.

What kind of strength did this old man have?

To be so absurdly strong?

Even an expert from the Cloud Mist Sect was no match for him?

And to think...

The old man hadn't even moved; he had just sat there, and with a single word, he had crippled Ge Ye!

"My god..."

A clansman muttered to himself, his eyes filled with shock.

"No wonder Young Master Xiao Yan, despite possessing the strength of a Dou King, still gave his seat to this elder!"

"So... this senior's strength is far above that of a Dou King!"

The crowd suddenly realized the truth.

Shock!

Confusion!

Joy!

A whirlwind of emotions gripped the hearts of the Xiao clansmen.

The way they looked at Medicine Elder shifted from initial awe to... adoration!

The three elders of the Xiao Family exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Ge Ye, whom they couldn't stop even with all their might, couldn't even withstand a single word from this old man!

The gap...

Was simply too vast!

Xiao Zhan was trembling with excitement.

He knew Medicine Elder was an eighth-tier alchemist, but he hadn't expected the man's combat strength to be this terrifying as well!

With such an expert backing them, what did the mere Cloud Mist Sect amount to?

And at this moment—

Nalan Yanran's pretty face changed drastically, a flicker of astonishment flashing deep within her eyes.

She had never imagined that there would be such a variable in her plan to annul the engagement today!

An expert suspected to be above the Dou King realm was actually backing the Xiao Family?

This...

How could it be possible?

How could a small family like the Xiao Family possibly know such an expert?

Nalan Yanran bit her lip, her thoughts churning.

However—

It was only a Dou King, after all; it wasn't enough to make her afraid!

The Cloud Mist Sect has no shortage of Dou Kings!

Even if this old man is a Dou King, it changes nothing!

Thinking of this, Nalan Yanran took a deep breath, summoned her courage to stand up, looked toward Medicine Elder, and bowed in salute.

"Senior, this junior only wishes to annul the engagement; I have absolutely no other intentions!"

Her voice was cold and detached, yet carried a hint of respect.

Regardless of the circumstances, when facing such a powerhouse, the proper etiquette must be maintained.

Medicine Elder glanced at her indifferently and said nothing, merely turning his gaze slightly toward Xiao Yan.

A faint smile played on the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth as he remained seated beside Xiao Xun'er, as if all of this had nothing to do with him.

Seeing that Medicine Elder ignored her, Nalan Yanran felt a flicker of displeasure, yet she dared not lash out.

She gritted her teeth and took a jade box from her bosom.

"Uncle Xiao..."

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Zhan and opened the jade box.

Instantly, a rich medicinal fragrance permeated the air.

Inside the jade box lay four round pills, pale cyan in color, emitting a faint, luminous glow.

"This Qi Gathering Powder was personally refined by the honorable elder of our sect, Lord Gu He."

"I trust everyone here is aware of the value of pills refined by Elder Gu He?"

Nalan Yanran's voice carried a hint of pride.

"What? The legendary Pill King Gu He?"

Hearing this, several Xiao Family elders were visibly moved, their eyes filled with shock.

Pill King Gu He!

In the Gama Empire, the influence of this name was immense!

His alchemy skills were unfathomably miraculous; countless powerhouses sought to curry favor with him, yet found no path to do so!

The pills he refined were worth far more than ordinary ones!

Most crucially, not only was his alchemy exceptional, but his own strength was not weak either; he had long since ascended to the rank of Dou King, ranking among the top ten powerhouses of the Gama Empire!

For such a prominent figure, the Qi Gathering Powder he refined was undoubtedly far more valuable than the standard variety!

Seeing the astonished gazes of the elders, a flash of arrogance crossed Nalan Yanran's face.

She knew that for a small family like the Xiao Family, Qi Gathering Powder was an absolute dream treasure!

Surely this sincerity was enough, right?

Nalan Yanran took a deep breath and continued:

"Uncle Xiao, as long as you are willing to annul the engagement, I can gift an additional three pills to the Xiao Family..."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Yan.

"And even—"

"I can take it upon myself to allow Xiao Yan to join the Cloud Mist Sect for cultivation!"

As Nalan Yanran spoke, she carried herself like a high and mighty princess, convinced that victory was already in her grasp.

She believed that the Xiao Family could never turn down such a good deal!

For a piece of trash, being able to enter the Cloud Mist Sect was already a heaven-sent blessing!

Not to mention the four Qi Gathering Powders personally refined by Pill King Gu He!

How could the Xiao Family possibly refuse such terms?

However—

Once these words were spoken, the hall fell strangely silent.

The members of the Xiao Family were not as surprised as she had imagined; instead, they all wore strange expressions, eyeing Nalan Yanran with a hint of mockery.

It was as if they were looking at a fool.