Curry Favor with Yun Shenwei

Xiao Zhan did not hesitate to put pen to paper and draw up the Written Agreement. There was no room for hesitation in this matter.

This was an extremely good thing for Xiao Yan. At the very least, with the guarantee of this young genius, they would be friends with the Misty Cloud Sect in the future, and he could later attend Jia Nan Academy. Most importantly, once Xiao Yan's talent recovered, his future would surely be boundless.

"Then it's settled. In a few days, Xiao Clan Leader can announce this matter within the family. Also, there's no need to spread it around too ostentatiously. It's enough for us to understand it among ourselves."

Yun Shenwei smiled as he put away the Written Agreement signed by both sides. He then took the ring from Xiao Yan and chatted with Xiao Zhan for about an hour before leaving.

"Yan'er, you must work hard. This time, your father has cast aside even the family's dignity. And once you become capable in the future, you must never forget this benefactor. If he hadn't considered our situation, he would never have needed to waste so many words on us. You understand that the gap between our family and the Misty Cloud Sect he belongs to is far too great."

Xiao Zhan watched the departing young genius and could not help sighing. If his son had always remained safe and sound, perhaps he too would now be admired by countless people like that young genius.

"Rest assured, Father. Your son will work hard and never bring shame upon the family!"

Xiao Yan secretly made up his mind. He knew that if the other party had not also come from Blue Planet, he would likely have remained an obscure nobody for the rest of his life.

Moreover, if Yun Shenwei had not considered them fellow townsmen, why would he have chatted with him so politely this time? He could have simply called off the marriage agreement.

Xiao Yan was deeply grateful to this fellow townsman. He decided that once he gained some ability in the future, he would definitely repay this benefactor.

Yun Shenwei was extremely excited throughout the journey back. He had already more or less guessed what those two were thinking. In truth, he had deliberately put on the appearance of a kind-hearted man this time, because some things had to be handled this way.

Moreover, Yun Shenwei felt that he had done nothing wrong. With his status as the Misty Cloud Sect's Senior Brother, breaking off an engagement would have been far too easy. At most, there would have been some unpleasant gossip—but so what? A little money could settle it. When faced with money and benefits, people often chose to keep their mouths shut and pretend they knew nothing.

Of course, Yun Shenwei had also done this to win over a genius like Xiao Yan.

In the original story, Xiao Yan could be considered a youth who rose to prominence early and enjoyed smooth sailing. In the latter half of his life, he even attained the legendary rank of Dou Emperor.

Even if someone like that was suppressed because of Yun Shenwei's appearance, he was still the original story's protagonist. Even if suppressed, he would continue to grow, only without being quite as conspicuous as before.

Yun Shenwei now considered himself the number one male protagonist, while Xiao Yan was the number one supporting male character.

"I'm a protagonist. My protagonist halo must be greater than a supporting character's. Besides, if I, a proper protagonist, don't put a supporting character in his place, wouldn't that be too embarrassing?"

Yun Shenwei had his own plans. He felt that what he had done today was entirely correct. Most importantly, these decisions had come after weighing matters from many angles, along with some guidance from the system.

Some missions really had to rely on Xiao Yan.

No! More accurately, they had to make use of him.

To Yun Shenwei, Xiao Yan was merely a tool for farming missions.

Emotionally, at most, he was a fellow townsman from Blue Planet. What I'm doing is fine. Xiao Yan isn't losing out either. Knowing me means he's latched onto the Misty Cloud Sect. He can even attend Jia Nan Academy in the future. Not bad. For the young master of a small family in Wutan City, this should be the pinnacle of his youth.

Thinking this way all along, Yun Shenwei returned to the area where he was staying and told Nalan Yanran everything that had happened today.

Nalan Yanran was delighted upon hearing this, and the two of them were lovey-dovey together.

The next day, the Xiao Family's upper ranks held a meeting.

Xiao Zhan announced these matters. As expected, it did draw opposition from some people. Those old fogeys all believed that their family's dignity was more important than the heavens.

But when they heard that agreeing would bring great rewards and the support of the Misty Cloud Sect, they immediately changed their stance and became supportive. They even felt that Xiao Yan and his father had made an exceptionally correct decision. Xiao Yan, in particular, changed from the useless trash everyone despised into a sensible, well-behaved child in their mouths.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan were both extremely helpless about such matters.

People often became as fickle as grass on a wall when faced with benefits. No matter the region, wherever there were benefits, there would definitely be conflict.

"It's enough for our family to know about this matter. There's no need to publicize it too early. That would not be a good thing for our family either. Also, Jia Nan Academy will be coming to recruit students before long. That is also news that little brother Yun Shenwei informed us of in advance. You old fellows should make your preparations and strive to secure the opportunity to host Jia Nan Academy's instructors."

"Also, our family has quite a few younger members with good cultivation and talent. Some are even your grandsons or granddaughters. I advise you to think of something. This young genius from the Misty Cloud Sect happens to be staying in our family. If you want to curry favor with him, hurry up and do it. Perhaps if he puts in a word to help, your grandsons and granddaughters may have an easier time entering Jia Nan Academy."

Xiao Zhan had not wanted to mention these matters, but he was, after all, the leader of a family and could not be too selfish. He had to say something about matters beneficial to the family's development. Regardless of whether these old fellows had any conflicts of interest with him, the family's interests were ultimately more important than personal interests.

"Ah, of course. Since he's here, we must serve him the finest food and drink."

The Xiao Family's First Elder spoke. He was extremely happy now. After hearing Xiao Zhan say that their family could form ties with the Misty Cloud Sect, he felt that the Xiao Family would surely soar to great heights in the future.

"Hey, don't you have a granddaughter? Why not hurry and send her over to be his bedwarming maid?"

"That's right! How did I not think of that? No, I have to make my useless grandson hurry up and become his sworn little brother. Being his lackey in the future would be pretty good too."

"Right! A young genius like this coming to our family is simply an opportunity bestowed by Heaven. We must seize it tightly."

As soon as the Xiao Family's First Elder spoke, the other elders immediately had flashes of inspiration and came up with all sorts of good ideas.

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan felt utterly helpless. These old fellows were far too shameless. How could they even think of such things?

Forget it.

Let them do as they pleased.

As long as it benefited the Xiao Family...