Yan'er: I Haven't Even Made a Move, and They've Already Fallen Out? Break Off the Engagement!

Because of Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Xun'er could not help recalling what had happened a few years ago.

That was when she had just arrived at the Xiao Clan. She was only four years old when she suddenly received an anonymous letter!

The letter said only:

"Watch the people around you!"

It left her deeply puzzled, but also made her more cautious.

Sure enough, one night later on...

A little black shadow sneaked into her room.

Then...

Her "bodyguard" sent that little black shadow flying with a single kick!

And told her that the little black shadow was none other than the Xiao Yan standing beside her now!

She had thought it was an accidental injury.

For all these years, she had felt somewhat guilty toward him.

But now, combined with what Xiao Yan had just said, Xun Er felt that something was very wrong!

At that thought...

Xiao Xun'er immediately shifted away, putting some distance between herself and Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan: Σ(⊙▽⊙"a??

"Xun Er..."

Without even lifting her head, Xiao Xun'er interrupted him:

"Xiao Yan, you should be more concerned about how this matter develops."

Her suddenly icy tone left Xiao Yan utterly bewildered.

What was wrong with her all of a sudden?

What had I done to upset her?

Nothing!

Xiao Yan wore a bitter expression, completely at a loss.

"So good~"

Qi Yan'er chewed her food with her little mouth, savoring it happily.

Yet her eyes remained curiously fixed on the corner.

When she saw Xiao Xun'er shift away, Qi Yan'er secretly rejoiced:

Nice~

I haven't even done anything yet, and they're already about to turn against each other?

In the main hall.

Xiao Zhan and the three Elders were chatting warmly with Ge Ye.

They were merely exchanging pleasantries and making small talk.

Ge Ye looked at Xiao Zhan. Every time the words reached his lips, he found them difficult to say. After all, what he was about to do was truly something no decent person should do.

A thankless task!

If it had not concerned Yanran, he would never have bothered.

"Haah~"

After seeing Nalan Yanran glare at him again, Ge Ye could only rise and cup his fists toward Xiao Zhan.

"Xiao Clan Head, we did not come to your esteemed clan today to discuss a matter, but to ask for a favor!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan hurriedly stood and replied politely, "Mr. Ge Ye, please speak freely. If it is within our power, the Xiao Clan will surely not refuse."

"Hehe~"

Ge Ye smiled faintly, then pointed at Nalan Yanran.

"Xiao Clan Head, do you recognize her?"

At this, Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat, but he pretended not to know.

"Forgive my poor eyesight, but this young lady is...?"

"Ahem~ Her name is Nalan Yanran."

Ge Ye said with a beaming smile.

"Nalan Yanran! Could she be Old Master Nalan's granddaughter?"

Xiao Zhan froze for a moment, then forced a smile onto his face.

"So it is Niece Nalan. Uncle Xiao has not seen you for many years. Don't blame your uncle for failing to recognize you!"

Nalan Yanran slowly rose and smiled sweetly.

"Uncle Xiao, I have been busy and never came to pay you a visit. I should be the one apologizing. How could Yanran dare blame Uncle Xiao?"

Xiao Zhan stared at his fine "daughter-in-law," his heart twisting like a knife.

Was this girl really going to take things this far?

Busy?

What could you possibly have been busy with all these years?

Busy raising a child?

It was bad enough that she came to break off the engagement herself, but she had even brought a child along!

Though that was what he thought, things had not yet reached that point, so he did not dare make the first move.

After all, the Misty Cloud Sect was a towering mountain his Xiao Clan could not afford to offend.

"Niece Nalan, I once heard that the Cloud Sect Master had taken you as her disciple. At the time, I thought it was merely a rumor, but I never expected it to be true. Your talent is truly enviable!"

"Yanran was merely fortunate enough to catch Teacher's eye."

With a faint smile, Nalan Yanran felt somewhat helpless.

Xiao Zhan's attitude was far too enthusiastic!

So enthusiastic that it even frightened her a little.

Qi Yan'er pouted her little lips and said softly, "He's going to use his enthusiasm to seal your mouth shut~"

Hearing this, Nalan Yanran immediately understood.

Her gaze then turned toward Ge Ye.

Ge Ye: o(╥﹏╥)o

So I still have to be the one to do this inhuman thing?

Naturally, Ge Ye understood Xiao Zhan's thoughts as well.

But some things could no longer be changed so easily.

"Xiao Clan Head, the matter I seek today concerns Yanran, and it was personally raised by the Sect Mistress!"

"Thump!"

As soon as Ge Ye said this, Xiao Zhan's expression changed drastically.

The Sect Mistress of the Misty Cloud Sect had personally spoken!

There was no room for negotiation now. My poor Yan'er!

Xiao Zhan forcibly suppressed the fury in his heart, though his voice could not help trembling slightly.

"Mr. Ge Ye, please speak."

"It is like this..."

Ge Ye coughed dryly to ease the awkwardness. Thinking of the Sect Mistress's order, he could only force a smile and grit his teeth.

"Xiao Clan Head, you know that the Misty Cloud Sect has strict rules, and the Sect Mistress has extremely high expectations for Yanran."

"She has already been nurturing Yanran as the next Sect Mistress. According to the Misty Cloud Sect's rules, before the Sect Mistress's successor officially becomes Sect Mistress, she cannot have any entanglements with any man!"

"It was only after the Sect Mistress asked Yanran that she learned Yanran still had an engagement. Therefore, the Sect Mistress hopes that you will dissolve this marriage agreement!"

Crack!

With a sharp cracking sound, the jade cup in Xiao Zhan's hand shattered directly into powder.

Silence.

The council hall had never been so silent. One could hear a pin drop.

Even the Xiao Clan's young talents did not dare utter another word. The atmosphere was unbearably tense.

However, the faces of the Xiao Clan's three Elders carried faint sneers.

Hehe!

Forcibly having his engagement dissolved by another party, let us three old men see how you, Xiao Zhan, can remain securely seated as Clan Head!

Seeing Xiao Zhan's utterly grim expression, Nalan Yanran no longer dared raise her head. Her fingers intertwined nervously.

Ge Ye had already made things so clear. Seeing that Xiao Zhan still did not speak, he continued:

"Xiao Clan Head, I know this request is rather unreasonable, but for the Sect Mistress's sake, please dissolve this engagement!"

"You've gone too far!"

The moment Xiao Zhan's furious roar exploded through the hall, he clenched his fists tightly.

A powerful surge of Dou Qi burst from his body!

Azure Dou Qi covered his body, condensing into an illusory lion's head before him!

Ge Ye's expression darkened at the sight.

Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit—then he could not blame him for using force!

With a flash of his body, Ge Ye stood in front of Nalan Yanran.

The instant he extended his hand, it transformed into an eagle claw, radiating sharp sword aura!

"Huh~"

Qi Yan'er had been happily eating her delicious food, but when she saw this fantastical scene, her eyes widened excitedly.

She had never witnessed a battle of this level before!

But as the two men's auras erupted...

A powerful pressure filled the hall, instantly bearing down on Qi Yan'er and the group of young men and women with weaker strength.

Qi Yan'er's little face changed as she felt rather uncomfortable.

At that moment, in Luo Fan Village.

Qi Fan had just stepped out of his room, preparing to buy some small wine to drink.

Ding! It has been detected that your daughter, Qi Yan'er, is being pressured by another person's Dou Qi. She urgently requires one Qi Dissolving Pill. Price: 10,000 Points. Would you like to exchange?

Qi Dissolving Pill: Dissolves Dou Qi released by anyone below the Dou Ling realm!

"Exchange!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Qi Fan waved his hand and spent the Points!

His daughter needed it, so he had to give it to her!

But Qi Fan was puzzled.

It had only been one day. How had she run into danger again?

Could she not need something like food, drink, or dolls instead?

Unfortunately...

No one could answer him.