Arriving at Wu Tan City! Xiao Yan: What? You're Saying Nalan Yanran Came to Break Off the Engagement Carrying a Child?

"Yellow-haired punk?"

Hearing what Qi Yan'er said, Nalan Yanran was puzzled.

"What does 'yellow-haired punk' mean?"

Qi Yan'er's big eyes blinked innocently.

"My daddy said a yellow-haired punk is a boy with bad intentions toward me!"

"..."

He got it!

Ge Ye, seated in the pilot's seat, got it.

He definitely was not a yellow-haired punk. He was an old fossil!

Wu Tan City.

It was a very inconspicuous small city in the Jia Ma Empire.

The three rode a flying magical beast and soon landed outside the city.

"Wow~ Is this a city? It's really huge!"

Looking at the grand city, Qi Yan'er's eyes brimmed with excitement.

Hearing this, Ge Ye exchanged a puzzled look with Nalan Yanran.

This child... had never entered a city before?

Nalan Yanran shrugged, feeling even more helpless about Yan'er's father.

Wasn't he being a billion times too overprotective?

Yan'er was already seven years old, yet she had never even entered a city.

"Let's go to the Xiao Clan!"

Amid countless envious gazes outside the city, the three slowly walked toward the city gates.

"Wow~ Did you see that? That was a private flying magical beast!"

"Of course I saw it, but keep your voice down. Anyone who can ride a flying magical beast to Wu Tan City must have quite an identity!"

"You're all missing the point!"

"What? Did you notice something, big brother?"

"Are you idiots? Didn't you see what they were wearing?"

"Gasp~"

Everyone hurriedly looked at the departing trio. When they saw the Yun Lan Sect Robes, they all sucked in a cold breath.

"The Misty Cloud Sect!!!"

"Shh!"

News of the Misty Cloud Sect's arrival in Wu Tan City quickly reached the ears of the city's three great clans through the intelligence agents of each household.

Xiao Clan.

"What did you say? The Misty Cloud Sect has sent people here?"

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Clan Head Xiao Zhan immediately shot to his feet in shock.

"Clan Head, the Misty Cloud Sect's arrival in Wu Tan City must be related to our Xiao Clan."

The Great Elder said with a grim expression on his aged face.

The Second Elder's eyes were profound.

"It seems they have come with ill intent. Clan Head, you should make more preparations."

The Third Elder said, "The Great Elder and Second Elder are right!"

Though the tones of these three old fellows sounded tense, as if they were concerned about the Xiao Clan—

As the head of the clan, how could Xiao Zhan fail to hear that these three old bastards were just eager to watch the show?

"Pass down my order. Gather everyone from the Xiao Clan in the council hall."

After giving the order, Xiao Zhan looked toward the three Elders.

"I ask the three Elders to accompany me to welcome our honored guests."

"Of course."

The three old men hurriedly rose, even stepping out the door before Xiao Zhan did.

They looked so anxious, as though they would miss their chance to grovel if they did not hurry.

"Alas~"

Xiao Zhan sighed helplessly behind them.

Back when his father was still alive, the Xiao Clan had been one of the Jia Ma Empire's four great clans, based in the Imperial Capital.

But now...

"Steward Mo, go call my third son as well."

"Yes, Clan Head."

Steward Mo gave a respectful bow and withdrew through the door.

Inside the city.

Qi Yan'er and Nalan Yanran had already arrived on a bustling street.

However, something puzzled her. Though there were many people on the street, they all kept far away from them!

After thinking it over with her little head, Qi Yan'er immediately understood.

It was because of the dress her Sister Yanran was wearing!

The Misty Cloud Sect was the Jia Ma Empire's sacred land of cultivation.

Everyone took pride in being able to join the Misty Cloud Sect.

Even entering it once would be enough to boast about for a lifetime.

Therefore, after the people of Wu Tan City discovered Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran's identities, they were both respectful and fearful!

Ignoring their attention, Qi Yan'er skipped around, looking left and right.

"Wow~ Tanghulu! Sister Yanran, I want some!"

"Alright~"

Nalan Yanran answered softly.

Then she took Qi Yan'er's little hand and walked over.

The two girls, one big and one small, added a dazzling touch of color to the street.

"I want this..."

Following the little hand, Nalan Yanran was somewhat confused.

Then she skillfully picked Qi Yan'er up into her arms.

"This one, right?"

"Mm~"

While they were buying tanghulu, Ge Ye had already spotted the group that had been waiting for a long time.

These people were from the Jia Ma Empire's three great clans.

"Hehehe~"

Jia Liebi and Ao Bapa stepped forward with foolish grins on their faces.

"Sir..."

"I did not come to Wu Tan City for you."

Ge Ye looked disgusted and interrupted them immediately, then turned his gaze toward Xiao Zhan.

"This must be Clan Head Xiao Zhan!"

"That is correct."

Xiao Zhan stepped forward without daring to be negligent.

Ge Ye spoke bluntly.

"My name is Ge Ye, and I serve as a deacon of the Misty Cloud Sect. I came to Wu Tan City this time to discuss something with your Xiao Clan."

Thump!

Ge Ye's words made Jia Liebi and Ao Bapa's hearts tremble.

In Wu Tan City—

The Xiao Clan, Ga Lie Family, and Oba Family stood in a three-way balance. None could do anything to the others.

But now, they had discovered that the Xiao Clan actually had the Misty Cloud Sect as a powerful backer!

Didn't that mean their clans were finished?

Yet even knowing this—

They did not dare say another word. The Misty Cloud Sect was simply too towering a mountain!

"It is the Xiao Clan's honor to have you visit us, sir. Please!"

Xiao Zhan respectfully gestured.

Ge Ye waved his hand, his gaze falling upon the two girls shopping.

"No need to hurry. Let's wait for them..."

Wait... for them?

Hearing this, everyone turned their gazes toward the two girls, who were full of interest and tireless in their shopping.

These two little ancestors!

One had never left the Misty Cloud Sect, while the other had never left her village.

Now that they were finally out, they were like two wild horses let loose from their reins, having the time of their lives.

Ge Ye watched them with doting eyes.

This old man's heart... has melted~

How wonderful would it be if I had a daughter too!

"..."

Jia Liebi and Ao Bapa exchanged looks.

They both saw the bitterness in each other's eyes. Leave?

They did not dare!

Stay?

Then they could only stand here and suffer as they watched!

This was simply torture~

Just like that.

The three great clans of Wu Tan City, along with the people watching the spectacle, all stood there, eagerly watching the two girls shop.

Xiao Zhan frowned tightly. Looking at the girl who was about Little Yanzi's age, he had already formed a guess.

But...

Where had this little one come from?

Elsewhere.

"Young Master Third, honored guests have arrived at the residence. The Clan Head requests your presence in the main hall!"

Steward Mo called from outside the room.

"Oh."

A casual response came from within. Then a dispirited young man with pitch-black eyes stepped out.

This youth was none other than Xiao Yan, the miserable fellow who had lost his Dou Qi!

Xiao Yan looked at Steward Mo curiously.

"Father usually never calls for me when something happens. Could these honored guests be special today?"

"Alas~"

Steward Mo let out a long sigh.

He was getting on in years and saw many things clearly.

There was only one thread connecting the Xiao Clan to the Misty Cloud Sect!

What the Misty Cloud Sect's people had come for could not have been more obvious.

"Young Master Third, have you heard of Nalan Yanran?"

Steward Mo should not have said so much.

But because this young master had once treated him well, he overstepped his bounds to offer a reminder.

"Nalan Yanran?"

Xiao Yan's face was full of astonishment.

"Isn't she my fiancée whom I've never met? What is she doing here?"

Steward Mo shook his head helplessly.

"What else could she be here for? Nothing more than..."

"Not only has she come, I heard she's even carrying a little girl!"

"What?"

Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically as he howled, "Uncle Mo, are you saying Nalan Yanran came to break off the engagement carrying a child?"