Nalan Yanran: I Will Never Regret Breaking Off the Engagement!

"The Xiao Clan has truly become lawless! Do they not know that Nalan Yanran is the personally chosen disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect's leader? Not only did they humiliate her, they even killed two of our Misty Cloud Sect elders! Good, very good!"

As Yun Leng spoke, his Dou Qi involuntarily erupted in all directions.

The reporting disciple trembled in fear. The furious aura of a five-star Dou Wang was far too powerful; as a mere disciple, he naturally could not withstand it.

"The Xiao Clan has... has a Dou Emperor expert. Otherwise, they would not have been so arrogant!"

The reporting disciple continued. Yun Leng frowned slightly upon hearing this. "The Xiao Clan has a Dou Emperor? Impossible. As far as I know, the Xiao Clan of Wutan City is merely a small clan. How could a Dou Wang emerge from there?"

The Misty Cloud Sect disciple swallowed. "Elder Ge Ye said so himself. He was even injured by that Dou Emperor, and Nalan Yanran was seriously wounded as well..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Leng's eyes widened in fury. Since when had the Xiao Clan acquired a Dou Emperor expert? When Nalan Yanran had gone there to break off the engagement, she had invoked the Misty Cloud Sect's name. Yet the other party had disregarded the sect's dignity and done such things.

Moreover, news of this matter would soon spread throughout the Jia Ma Empire. How would others view the Misty Cloud Sect then? Where would its prestige be?

They simply did not take the Misty Cloud Sect seriously. As the Misty Cloud Sect's Grand Elder, he would stop at nothing to defend its honor.

"Do we know who that Dou Emperor is?" As far as he knew, there were only a handful of Dou Emperors in the Jia Ma Empire, and all of them knew of the Misty Cloud Sect's existence. None of them would be foolish enough to offend the Misty Cloud Sect for the sake of the Xiao Clan.

"That person is none other than Xiao Yan's elder brother, and he is only eighteen years old," the Misty Cloud Sect disciple said slowly.

What? Xiao Yan's elder brother, eighteen years old! The Xiao Clan was just a fallen clan. How could it possibly produce such a young Dou Emperor?

To be honest, even he was envious. At his age, he was still stuck at the Dou Wang realm.

An eighteen-year-old Dou Emperor—his talent was simply terrifying. If they allowed this boy to continue growing, he would definitely become a formidable enemy of the Misty Cloud Sect in the future.

"You may leave! We will decide how to handle this matter ourselves!" Yun Leng withdrew his fierce aura and waved his hand.

The reporting disciple of the Misty Cloud Sect felt as though a great burden had been lifted from him. He hurriedly clasped his hands and bowed before obediently withdrawing. The Grand Elder was so powerful!

Soon after, several Misty Cloud Sect elders gathered in the sect's main hall to discuss the matter.

"The Xiao Clan is far too audacious. They have shown the Misty Cloud Sect no respect at all."

"Indeed. Our Misty Cloud Sect has stood in the Jia Ma Empire for centuries, yet this is the first time we have suffered such humiliation!"

"..."

Seeing the elders all speak up for the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Leng was quite satisfied. The Misty Cloud Sect's reputation could not be insulted!

"Elders, there is another matter. That Dou Emperor expert is Xiao Zhan's son, Xiao Yan's elder brother!"

"He is only eighteen, yet he is already a Dou Emperor. If you allow him to continue growing, he will become a grave threat to the Misty Cloud Sect."

"The matter of breaking off the engagement has already completely offended him!"

"Even Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran were seriously wounded. This shows just how ruthless he is. He likely believes there is nothing the Misty Cloud Sect can do to him now."

"Think about it, everyone. Once he has sufficient opportunity, he will certainly lead the Xiao Clan in attacking the Misty Cloud Sect."

Upon hearing this, the elders were too shocked to speak. They looked at one another, their hearts filled with immense astonishment. An eighteen-year-old Dou Emperor! His talent was even greater than their sect leader's.

If he were allowed to grow, he would indeed become a major problem for the Misty Cloud Sect.

"This boy must not be allowed to live!"

Several elders agreed with this statement, though they could not help but fear the Dou Emperor's status.

Yun Leng shook his head. "Everyone, I know what you are worried about, but he is still just a young brat."

"Even if he is a Dou Emperor, he likely relied on some secret technique or medicinal pill to forcefully raise his strength."

"The sect leader is currently away, so the Misty Cloud Sect is temporarily under this elder's care. I will never allow anyone to humiliate the Misty Cloud Sect."

Imperial Capital, Nalan Clan.

News of Nalan Yanran going to the Xiao Clan to break off the engagement had reached the clan. She had also been injured and was currently resting in bed to recover.

Nalan Su and Nalan Jie hurried inside.

"Yanran, are you all right?" Nalan Su's face was filled with concern. "The Xiao Clan struck far too heavily. They actually injured Yanran so badly."

After taking a healing pill, Nalan Yanran had recovered somewhat. Xiao Tian had not dealt her a killing blow, which was why she had managed to keep her life.

At this moment, Nalan Yanran gathered her breath into her dantian and recovered from some of her injuries. She slowly opened her eyes. "Father, Grandfather."

When she looked at Nalan Jie, she lowered her head in grievance. "Grandfather."

Seeing that she was all right, Nalan Jie was relieved. Then his face turned angry. "Yanran, why would you not listen to your grandfather? You actually went to break off the engagement yourself. I, Nalan Jie, will absolutely not agree to this marriage being dissolved."

Nalan Yanran clenched her silver teeth. "Grandfather, things have already reached an impasse. No matter what, I will not marry Xiao Yan!"

"Father, Yanran has only just recovered from her injuries. How about you..." Nalan Su tried to persuade him from the side. To be honest, he did not approve of this marriage either. If not for the old master, he would never have agreed to it.

"Nonsense!" Nalan Jie flung his sleeve and roared furiously, "I will absolutely not agree to breaking off the engagement. Today, you will come with me to the Xiao Clan and apologize."

Nalan Yanran's beautiful eyes widened. "Grandfather, why must you force me like this?" She clenched her fists. "If I, Nalan Yanran, cannot even decide my own life, then what is the point of speaking of becoming strong? I might as well die."

"I was not wrong to break off the engagement, and I will never go apologize!"

Nalan Jie was so enraged that his internal injuries flared up. He raised a hand to clutch his chest. Seeing this, Nalan Yanran's face filled with concern. "Grandfather!"

"There is no need!" Nalan Jie raised his hand to stop her and was helped into a seat by Nalan Su.

"Fine! You truly intend to put your grandfather in an unjust position. You truly want your grandfather to become someone who breaks his word, so that my old brothers can point at my back and curse me!"

"How will your grandfather ever have the face to meet his old friend Xiao Lin again?"

Nalan Yanran's delicate brows knitted together. "Grandfather, that was an engagement you arranged on your own. Besides, I have already broken off the engagement with Xiao Yan."

"This was the former marriage agreement. From today onward, I, Nalan Yanran, have no relationship whatsoever with Xiao Yan!"

As she spoke, Nalan Yanran took out a marriage contract bearing a bloody handprint.

"What?" Nalan Jie's pupils contracted at the sight. He was so enraged that his old injuries flared up. The Luo Poison entangled him, and he collapsed to the floor in agony!

"Father!" Nalan Su was terrified. Nalan Yanran, standing nearby, was equally frightened and hurried forward to help.

Watching her grandfather lie unconscious in bed, tears streamed down her face. Her delicate fists clenched tightly, and her heart ached beyond measure. Why was everyone forcing her? Was it wrong for her to want control over her own fate?

All of this had been caused by that damned marriage contract. She would bear the consequences of everything she had done today by herself.

She, Nalan Yanran, did not regret breaking off the engagement. She never would!

Xiao Clan's back mountain.

Xiao Tian stood atop a cliff as Xiao Zhan slowly approached from behind. "Tian'er, is something troubling you?"

Hearing this, Xiao Tian turned around. "Father!"

"I know what you want to say. No matter what, your father will always stand by your side. The Xiao Clan is proud of you now! You are the Xiao Clan's hope!"

"Your father will support any decision you make without condition!"

Looking at Xiao Zhan's kind expression and the many marks time had left upon his face, Xiao Tian said softly, "Father, you have worked hard to support the Xiao Clan all these years."

Xiao Zhan gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "Compared to that, your father wants to know more about how you and your mother have lived all these years."

"The debt I owe you and your mother is something I can never repay in this lifetime!"

Xiao Tian continued, "Father, although I do not know why Mother is unwilling to see you, I am certain that she has always missed you, as well as my younger brothers."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan froze slightly, and his eyes could not help but grow moist. He had fulfilled his promise back then and successfully raised all three children to adulthood.

"Tian'er, this is the best gift your father has received in his entire life!"