To others, these terms were full of temptation, but to Xiao Yan, this charitable gesture was nothing short of complete and utter humiliation.
His expression twisted hideously, and he almost failed to hold back from making a move, but out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Xiao Zhan. Knowing that the consequences of such an action would be borne by the Xiao Clan and by his father, he could only force that anger back down.
"Miss Nalan, for the sake of Old Master Nalan, Xiao Yan offers you a few words: do not bully a young man into poverty, for thirty years east of the river may become thirty years west of the river!"
It truly was a classic scene, and watching Xiao Yan write the letter of annulment, Li Chen could not help a twinge of emotion; had he been the one without a cheat, he might not have possessed that spirit.
After Nalan Yanran and her companions left, the atmosphere in the hall eased, and everyone's gazes fell upon the few people standing against the wall.
When Nalan Yanran had been here earlier, the members of the Xiao Clan had assumed Li Chen and his group had arrived with the Misty Cloud Sect, so no one paid them much mind.
Xiao Zhan swept his gaze back and forth over Li Chen's group twice, and upon confirming they were not with the Misty Cloud Sect, he asked, "I wonder what business brings you all to my Xiao Clan?"
"Clan Head Xiao, Xiao Yan has just set a three-year agreement. Given his current condition, three years from now he will likely lack even the qualifications to attend it."
Xiao Zhan's expression shifted, his brows furrowing tightly.
"I have a way to fix it." When Li Chen