Cursing Xiao Yan Earned Rewards Too?

At dawn, Xiao Yan woke from his cultivation, once again sensing the Dou Qi he had cultivated disappearing.

"Yao Lao, go ahead and absorb it. After absorbing my Dou Qi, you'll have to pay it back someday."

Xiao Yan slowly exhaled and thought to himself.

[Detected Xiao Yan nearby. Host, proceed to kill Xiao Yan!]

The system's urging voice rang out again.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

Xiao Yan said inwardly.

[I am merely reminding the host that your main quest is to kill Xiao Yan. Do not forget.]

"I understand. After all, who wouldn't want to become a Dou Di?"

Xiao Yan replied perfunctorily.

"How about this? I'll curse him first and humiliate him."

[System:...]

"Xiao Yan, you piece of trash!"

Inside the room, Xiao Yan put his hands on his hips and cursed at the air.

[Ding! The host has insulted and mocked Xiao Yan. Assessment: Xiao Yan's level has been reduced by 0.1 star.]

[Reward: 100 gold coins.]

It really gave him a reward?

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he cursed again, "Xiao Yan, you piece of trash!"

[System:...]

Seeing that the system gave no reward, Xiao Yan curled his lips. How stingy.

Inside the ring, Yao Lao was covered in black lines.

Why was this brat cursing himself?

Had the loss of his Dou Qi over the past three years and the clan's mockery driven him mad?

It seemed it was time for him to appear.

"Young Master Third, the clan leader requests your presence in the main hall."

At that moment, an elderly voice rang out from outside the door.

"Got it."

Xiao Yan answered, then pushed open the door and walked out. Smiling at the green-robed elder outside, he said:

"Let's go, Steward Mo."

Looking at the youth's tender face, the old man revealed a gentle smile. The instant he turned around, a trace of barely perceptible regret flashed through his clouded eyes.

Sigh. If Young Master Third hadn't lost his talent, he would probably be a Dou Zhe by now. What a pity...

The two passed through several courtyards before finally stopping before the solemn and imposing reception hall.

Steward Mo respectfully knocked on the door before pushing it open and entering.

Xiao Yan followed him inside, his gaze first landing on the seats at the very top, where his father Xiao Zhan sat alongside three expressionless elders.

To the left of the four sat the other influential elders of the clan, as well as the clan's outstanding younger generation, including Xiao Mei and Xiao Ning.

On the right sat three strangers.

They must have been Ge Ye, the Seven-Star Da Dou Shi; the young man at the Five-Star Dou Zhe level; and his own fiancée, Nalan Yanran.

The young man's attention was entirely focused on Nalan Yanran's beauty, which made Xiao Yan somewhat displeased.

The engagement had not even been called off yet. Wasn't it inappropriate for him to stare so brazenly at someone else's fiancée?

Xiao Yan studied Nalan Yanran. Her appearance was actually several degrees more beautiful than Xiao Mei's.

Green jade pendants hung from her delicate earlobes, producing a crisp sound as they gently swayed.

Three golden stars were embroidered upon the moon-white clothes over her already budding chest, representing the strength of a Three-Star Dou Zhe.

Xiao Yan nodded at the girl, then quickly stepped forward and respectfully saluted the four people seated above.

"Father, three Elders!"

"Hehe, Yan'er is here. Come, take a seat."

When Xiao Zhan saw his son arrive, he stopped speaking with the guests and waved with a smile.

The three elders, however, did not even raise their brows. Their expressions remained indifferent.

Xiao Yan swept his gaze around the hall. Sure enough, there was no seat for him.

Xiao Yan disdainfully curled his lips at Elder Second's childish little trick of making him look bad.

He walked straight over to Xiao Xun'er, who was holding a thick book in the corner. Her slender jade fingers pinched a page, and despite her young age, she possessed an intellectual sort of beauty.

"Xun'er, may I sit beside you?"

Xiao Yan breathed in the faint fragrance of the girl and asked with a smile.

In truth, from the moment Xiao Yan entered, the girl's attention had already shifted away from her book. She also knew that Xiao Yan had no seat.

She had been about to invite him over, but she had not expected him to come on his own.

The girl smiled faintly, revealing cute little dimples on her delicate face as she said somewhat plaintively:

"Brother Xiao Yan knows I'm willing, yet you still ask knowingly?"

Xiao Yan gave a dry laugh, but his gaze turned toward the white-robed elder.

"Cough, cough, cough."

The white-robed elder, Ge Ye, lightly coughed a few times. As if he had made up his mind, he stood up, cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan, and said with a smile:

"Clan Leader Xiao, I have come to your esteemed clan this time to ask for a favor!"

"Oh, Mister Ge Ye, please speak. So long as it is within the Xiao Clan's capabilities, we will never refuse."

Xiao Zhan said seriously as well.

Xiao Yan's heart stirred. He knew Ge Ye was about to bring up the request to break off the engagement.

Sure enough, when Ge Ye mentioned Nalan Yanran's name, Xiao Zhan was initially pleasantly surprised and enthusiastic.

But after Ge Ye invoked the prestige of Sect Leader Yun Yun and made the request to annul the engagement, Xiao Zhan crushed the jade cup in his hand.

The three elders' formerly indifferent eyes also gained traces of mockery and ridicule.

"His son has had his engagement forcibly annulled at his doorstep. Let's see what authority this clan leader will have left to manage the clan in the future."

After learning the full story from their elders, the expressions of several younger Xiao Clan disciples immediately became fascinating.

Their mocking gazes turned toward Xiao Yan in the corner.

Xiao Zhan's expression darkened to the extreme. Pale green Dou Qi gathered behind him into an illusory lion's head.

The Xiao Clan's top Dou Technique: Wild Lion Fury!

Level: Mid Profound Tier!

Ge Ye did not back down either. He stood before Nalan Yanran, his hands curved together as pale green Dou Qi likewise condensed. Within the Dou Qi were fine yet sharp strands of sword aura.

Dou Technique: Azure Wood Sword Art!

Level: Low Profound Tier!

As the Dou Qi of the two erupted, a fierce wind arose from nowhere within the hall, making everyone's clothes flap loudly.

Some of the weaker Xiao Clan disciples had their chests constricted and their faces turn pale beneath the pressure radiating from the two men.

Xiao Yan's face likewise turned pale. At that moment, a warm little hand grasped his large hand, and a stream of golden Dou Qi entered his body.

As the golden Dou Qi entered him, the pressure bearing down on Xiao Yan suddenly eased.

"Xun'er, thank you."

Xiao Yan gave a bitter smile. It seemed that once Yao Lao revealed himself, he would need to rapidly improve his own strength as well.

On the Dou Qi Continent, strength reigned supreme!

Still, Xun'er's little hand felt really nice.

Xiao Xun'er's face reddened slightly as she withdrew her hand, sweet amusement in her eyes.

"Father, three Elders, everyone..."

Xiao Yan stood up, swept his gaze across the hall, and said:

"Regarding this engagement, I believe I need to say a few words."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan dispersed his Dou Qi and sat back down. He gave a cold snort and looked at his son, his eyes filled with worry.

Seeing this, Ge Ye also let out a breath of relief. Although he did not fear the Xiao Clan, avoiding a battle was naturally for the best.

The three elders had originally wanted to rebuke Xiao Zhan, but Xiao Yan's appearance had interrupted them. They were extremely displeased, and their gazes toward Xiao Yan were cold.

Once the hall had quieted down again.

Xiao Yan turned his gaze toward the head-lowered Nalan Yanran.

At the same time, Xiao Yan communicated with the system inwardly.

"System, if I stand up for Xiao Yan, curse Nalan Yanran, and shout, 'Do not bully the poor youth because he is poor for three years,'"

"Then Xiao Yan will be grateful to me, and his fighting spirit to become stronger will be weakened. Would that earn a reward too?"

[System:...]