You Are Not Worthy

Unlike a few years ago when Xiao Yan still possessed great talent, his grandfather now doesn't have much faith in Xiao Yan either.

Grandpa just didn't want to betray his old friend and bear a reputation that was detrimental to the Nalan Family.

In that case, she should make the choice herself.

"Your grandfather disagrees..."

Yun Yun frowned slightly, a hint of understanding flashing in her clear, bright eyes.

Yanran's grandfather Nalan Jie, was the one who arranged the marriage between Yanran and the Xiao Clan. Now that the Xiao Clan has fallen on hard times, it would be a breach of faith for the Nalan Family to go back on their word. It is normal for them to have some concerns.

"And my brother..."

Nalan Yanran lowered her head, her voice low and muffled, only managing to finish her sentence.

Her brother's attitude was both important and unimportant; she wasn't that obedient.

Moreover, after not seeing him for several years, if his brother knew that Xiao Yan had become a cripple, his opinion might be different from before.

"Your brother..."

Yun Yun paused slightly, a hint of reminiscence appearing on her dignified, jade-like face.

About four years ago, when she went to the Nalan Family in the Imperial Capital, she originally intended to take Yanran's brother, Nalan Chenfeng, into the Misty Cloud Sect.

Unfortunately, the young man had already left the Jia Ma Empire to gain experience elsewhere, and it was later said that he went to the Jia Nan Academy.

Two years ago, Yanran told her in person that Nalan Chenfeng had already advanced to the level of Da Dou Shi before he was even thirteen years old.

This news was relayed by Nalan Chenfeng through the Jia Nan Academy admissions team; it was not a false rumor.

Such talent is unmatched in the Jia Ma Empire, and probably in the entire Northwest Continent.

When she was thirteen, she had only just condensed her Qi vortex and advanced to the level of Dou Zhe.

"Does your brother share the same opinion as your grandfather?"

Yun Yun snapped back to reality, her red lips parted slightly, and her beautiful eyes held a hint of doubt.

"Not really, it's just that my brother's attitude has already swayed Grandpa and the Nalan Family..."

Nalan Yanran's expression was somber, and a hint of worry unconsciously crept into her heart.

She had some affection for her brother and sister, but when it came to the reputation of the Nalan Family, she couldn't guarantee that her brother would definitely side with her.

However, now that Xiao Yan's talent has disappeared and he has become a cripple with Third Stage of Dou Qi, if it were based on his brother's attitude of disciplining Xiao Yan in the Xiao Clan in the past, he might not have interfered and might even have supported him.

She's a useless person, not worth the Nalan Family's attention. She's not like Ya Fei, who lacks cultivation talent, so she doesn't need to marry into other families.

If the Nalan Family really wants to maintain the relationship between the Nalan and Xiao Clan, why not just have a woman from the Xiao Clan marry into the Nalan family? There's no need to tie her to a good-for-nothing.

"Marriage and relationships are your own business."

A hint of tenderness flashed in Yun Yun's eyes as she looked at Nalan Yanran.

If you really don't want to, the teacher will naturally stand behind you.

"One year from now, I will officially appoint you as the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect."

"If you insist on not agreeing to the marriage with the Xiao Clan, then go to the Xiao Clan in the name of the Misty Cloud Sect."

Yun Yun didn't think much of it, nodded slightly, and reassured Nalan Yanran.

She liked Yanran very much, and as her teacher, she naturally wanted to support her.

Moreover, she disliked this forced marriage, seeing it as a constraint and unfair to women like her.

If she hadn't gone through the trials of the Gate of Life and Death, rapidly improving her strength and becoming the Misty Cloud Sect Master, her teacher would most likely have betrothed her to the Pill King Gu He before going into seclusion.

Thank you, teacher.

A hint of joy flashed in Nalan Yanran's eyes, and she quickly bowed to express her gratitude.

With the teacher's promise today, she felt confident.

A year later, she no longer needed to care about the Nalan Family. She could directly use her identity as the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect to go to the Xiao Clan and personally annul the engagement.

Then, let's see who dares to gossip in secret.

"Alright, go and cultivate properly."

"At the Dou Zhe realm, one is still in the foundation-building stage. The Jia Ma Empire lacks the necessary elixirs to enhance strength, so the progress will be somewhat slow."

"But you still need to strive to break through to the Dou Shi as soon as possible, so that your teacher can teach you the Extreme Wind - Meteor Kill, and other sect-inherited Dou Technique."

"From now on, you will focus on cultivating the Wind Spirit Split Sword."

Yun Yun spoke gently, giving Nalan Yanran some careful instructions before waving her hand.

"Yes, teacher."

Nalan Yanran responded and turned to walk out of the main hall.

His steps were much lighter than when he came, as if he had unloaded a heavy burden.

As Yun Yun watched Nalan Yanran's departing figure, the tenderness in her clear, autumn-like eyes deepened.

Outside the main hall, Nalan Yanran walked down the Bluestone Platform with light steps.

A morning breeze blew by, causing the green pendant on her earlobe to sway gently.

"Young Sect Master."

The Misty Cloud Sect disciples they encountered along the way all bowed respectfully.

Although Nalan Yanran's status Young Sect Master has not been fully confirmed, it is already an open secret within the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Um..."

Nalan Yanran nodded slightly in response, without stopping.

Just as Nalan Yanran stepped out of a corridor, a handsome young man walked towards her, his face showing a hint of joy and smugness.

"Yanran, I've become First-Rank Alchemist!"

Nalan Yanran frowned, a hint of impatience appearing on her delicate and beautiful face.

"Liu Ling, what does this have to do with me?"

As she spoke, Nalan Yanran's face showed a hint of disapproval.

"A sixteen-year-old First-Rank Alchemist, don't you think you're pretty ordinary?"

She acknowledged that Liu Ling's talent in cultivation and Yao Tian was quite good in the Jia Ma Empire, and that Master Pill King Gu He, had excellent judgment. However, compared to her brother, Liu Ling's achievements were far inferior and did not qualify her for recognition.

When her brother turns sixteen, he might become a Dou Wang expert. Even if he doesn't make any progress, a sixteen-year-old Da Dou Shi) is far more valuable than a First-Rank Alchemist.

"Yanran, I know I can't compare to your devilishly handsome brother, but what you're saying is biased."

"No matter how skilled your brother is, he's not Alchemist, is he?"

Liu Ling was taken aback for a moment, her expression darkening slightly, and she said defiantly.

When it comes to cultivation talent, not to mention him, there isn't another genius in the entire Jia Ma Empire who can compare to Nalan Yanran.

But he was Alchemist, and this special identity gave him confidence.

"Even your master, Master Gu He, couldn't cure my grandfather's Scorch Poison. Since you are a first-grade alchemy master, why don't you help the Nalan Family?"

"If you can't do that, how dare you compare yourself to my brother?"

The Canaan Inner Academy.

Great Elder Su Qian's study.

"You two little brats are really being ridiculous. That Aquatic Cyan Scaled Dragon has the strength of Five-Star Dou Emperor. How dare you even think of attacking him?"

Su Qian stood with his hands behind his back in front of the desk, looking at Nalan Chenfeng and Ziyan with a stern gaze. He spoke very seriously.

"Old man, we're perfectly fine, why are you making such a fuss?"

Ziyan pouted her little mouth, licked the lotus seeds of the Seven-Leaf Xuanbing Lotus on her hand, and showed an expression of enjoyment on her snow-white face, completely unconcerned.

"It was obviously your idea, you little devil! Starting today, you're punished to cultivate at the bottom of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower for two months!"