The Sword Venerable's Invitation

"Senior Sword, Brother Tang."

When Xiao Yan saw the two arrive, he was taken aback at first, but quickly reacted and cupped his hands in greeting to them.

"Senior Swordsman, Young Master."

Nalan Yanran, who was standing to the side, also nodded to the two of them.

The main theme is "husband leads, wife follows!"

"Haha, no need to be so polite, no need to be so polite, I don't stand on ceremony!"

Sword Venerable smiled and casually waved his hand.

"Brother Xiao, Miss Nalan."

As for Tang Ying, he returned the greeting to Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.

Because Sword Venerable and Tang Ying were both Sword Cultivators, they had rather forthright personalities, so the subsequent conversation between the four of them was quite lively.

Finally, after exchanging pleasantries and chatting for a while, the Sword Venerable got down to business, though it was Tang Ying who started it.

"Brother Xiao, Miss Nalan, do you two belong to any sect?"

Tang Ying tentatively began to speak.

Almost the instant Tang Ying asked the question, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran exchanged a glance and guessed why the two had come to their door today!

This left the two of them feeling quite helpless.

However, both Sword Venerable and Tang Ying were clearly upright gentlemen, and Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran had no intention of deceiving them.

"To be honest, Senior Sword and Brother Tang, we come from the Northwest Continent, and our purpose in coming to Central Plains is naturally to gain experience! Therefore, in order to have a better training environment, we also plan to join a sect..."

"That's wonderful! Brother Xiao, Miss Nalan, would you be willing to join my Myriad Sword Pavilion?"

Xiao Yan had only finished speaking when Tang Ying interrupted him, answering before he could finish.

"Tang Ying is right. Although my Myriad Sword Pavilion is not a very powerful force, we can still do our best to protect our disciples and provide them with a good training environment."

Especially for you, Nalan Yanran, my Myriad Sword Pavilion should be the most suitable sect for you!

The Sword Venerable, who was standing to the side, then spoke up to add to the discussion.

To be honest, he really wanted to bring the two of them into the Myriad Sword Pavilion!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have approached the two of them immediately after the Four Pavilions Assembly ended.

However, as the two finished speaking, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran both smiled bitterly and fell silent.

Seeing this, Sword Venerable and Tang Ying naturally guessed that the two had something difficult to say, or that they had other plans.

Therefore, the expectant expressions on their faces gradually faded.

However, given their personalities, they wouldn't get angry or be so petty as to seek revenge, after all, they're not like Yellow Springs Venerable and his disciple Wang Chen!

However, they were still curious about the reason for the two's silence.

Facing the curious gazes of Sword Venerable and Tang Ying, Xiao Yan slowly continued, "I'm sorry, Senior Sword and Brother Tang, we may have to disappoint you."

Actually, my teacher is from the Starfall Pavilion. He took me as his disciple back in the Northwest Continent.

Therefore, the main reason I came to attend the Four Pavilions Assembly this time is to find Senior Feng and reveal my identity.

As for Yanran, she's my fiancée...

"Let me explain. I already have a sect and a teacher. The main reason I came to Central Plains for training this time is..."

As Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran began to speak, Sword Venerable and Tang Ying nodded in agreement.

Then, a look of regret appeared on both of their faces.

If that's the case, then there's nothing they can do.

After all, they've explained their reasons clearly and reasonably; you can't be so domineering as to force them to join, can you?

Sword Venerable and Tang Ying clearly wouldn't do something like this!

"So that's how it is! Xiao Yan, your teacher is from the Starfall Pavilion, Nalan Yanran's patriarch, and also the once-famous Yun Potian of the Central Plains!"

The Sword Venerable also showed a look of emotion at this moment.

We'll leave Xiao Yan's situation aside for now. After he revealed that his teacher was from the Starfall Pavilion, he naturally wouldn't have any other choice of sect to join.

As for Nalan Yanran, to be honest, the Sword Venerable originally intended to take her as his disciple!

Yes, Nalan Yanran's talent in Sword Dao aroused the Sword Venerable's appreciation for her talent.

In fact, his desire to have Nalan Yanran join the Myriad Sword Pavilion was even stronger than his desire to have Xiao Yan join!

Because, while Xiao Yan is strong and talented, he is not suitable for the inheritance of the Myriad Sword Pavilion, but Nalan Yanran is different!

She's Sword Cultivator!

And since the Myriad Sword Pavilion is a sect of Sword Cultivators, do you think the Sword Venerable wouldn't be tempted by the talent Nalan Yanran has displayed?

This is actually similar to how Xiao Lin's Myriad Formation Spirit Palace subconsciously attracts talents in various Formation techniques.

The same applies to the Myriad Sword Pavilion.

However, after Nalan Yanran revealed her sect and mentioned the name of her ancestor Yun Potian, the Sword Venerable gave up his plan to take Nalan Yanran as his disciple.

It's important to know that Yun Potian rose to fame hundreds of years ago.

Even though he has now passed away, his fame still circulates among the older generation in Central Plains.

This shows that Yun Potian's strength was absolutely not to be underestimated.

Even among Dou Venerable, he's unlikely to be Ordinary; there's a high chance he'll be High-Level Dou Venerable!

Out of respect for the elders of the Sword Cultivator lineage, he would never do something like poaching someone else's talent.

Therefore, although it is a pity, we can only let it go.

"I'm sorry, I've let down Senior Sword and Brother Tang's kindness!"

As Xiao Yan finished speaking, he and Nalan Yanran simultaneously bowed apologetically to Sword Venerable and Tang Ying.

"Haha, it's really nothing! In fact, we're the ones who should be apologizing! We came without understanding the situation and made things difficult for you."

Furthermore, although it's a bit of a pity that we can't have you two join my Myriad Sword Pavilion, it's still a way to make friends! The doors of my Myriad Sword Pavilion are always open for you!

Seeing Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran apologizing, the Sword Venerable felt a little embarrassed.

The subsequent conversation between the two parties remained pleasant.

This made Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Alright, to make up for my apology, how about I take you two to see Feng Xian? It'll be easier for you to see him if I take you there!"

The Sword Venerable then spoke again with a smile.

"In that case, thank you very much, Senior Sword!"

Hearing what the Sword Venerable said, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran naturally had no reason to refuse.

Just as Sword Venerable said, this is the territory of the Wind Lightning Pavilion. If they want to see Venner, it is obviously not as easy as having Sword Venerable lead the way directly.

Soon after, Sword Venerable brought Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran to the residence that Wind Venner had arranged for him at the Wind Lightning Pavilion.

The group had just arrived when Mu Qingluan, the Chief Disciple the Wind Lightning Pavilion, welcomed them inside.

Sure enough, with the Sword Venerable leading the way, it was much easier for them to meet the Venner!