The Xiao Clan Had a Hidden Master

"Is that so?"

"Then we'll wait and see!"

"Also, let me remind you: Xiao Yan and I were betrothed before we were even born. Our engagement is perfectly legitimate."

"With your status, surely you wouldn't become the other woman and ruin someone else's relationship?"

Nalan Yanran paused in her steps and glanced back at Xiao Xun'er.

She knew that the other girl was the young lady of the Gu Clan, one of the Ancient Eight Clans.

But for now, she was still Xiao Yan's rightful fiancée in name!

Naturally, she had no intention of showing a pleasant face to this young lady who might steal her man.

Nalan Yanran's words stirred a trace of anger in Xiao Xun'er's heart.

Within her beautiful eyes, clear as autumn waters, a golden flame slowly flickered.

Just as Xiao Xun'er's anger rose, an overwhelming aura pressed down on them.

The instant that aura appeared, Ge Ye's expression changed drastically.

He had only ever felt such an overwhelming presence from his own sect leader.

No!

This aura was even stronger than the sect leader's!

Could a mere Xiao Clan actually have a Dou Huang expert hidden within it?

Ge Ye trembled all over, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.

He wanted to flee with Nalan Yanran, but beneath that pressure, he could not move at all.

A flicker of panic likewise crossed Nalan Yanran's lovely face.

She remembered this aura from when Xiao Yan had gone to the Misty Cloud Sect to fulfill the Three-Year Agreement.

It belonged to another Dou Huang expert besides Hai Bodong and Medusa.

She had never imagined that this Dou Emperor was the expert secretly protecting the Gu Clan's young lady.

Had she known earlier, Nalan Yanran would never have said so much.

"Xun'er, let them leave!"

"In three years, I'll settle the matter of the engagement with her myself."

The others in the hall might not have sensed that Ling Ying, a Dou Huang expert, had secretly intervened.

But Xiao Yan, who was also a Dou Huang expert, saw it perfectly clearly.

Thus, he slowly walked over to Xiao Xun'er and spoke softly.

"Brother Xiao Yan?"

Xiao Xun'er gave him a puzzled look.

This Brother Xiao Yan of hers seemed to be more than met the eye.

Among everyone present, aside from Nalan Yanran and the others directly affected, no one knew that Elder Ling had secretly acted.

Yet Brother Xiao Yan had actually noticed.

While Xiao Xun'er's thoughts wandered, a large hand landed on her head and began ruffling her hair.

"Xun'er, I'll handle this matter myself. You don't need to get involved."

"Don't you trust your Brother Xiao Yan?"

Xiao Yan ruffled Xiao Xun'er's hair as he spoke, a gentle smile on his face.

"Of course I trust Brother Xiao Yan."

Hearing Xiao Yan say this, Xiao Xun'er gave a slight nod and stopped making things difficult for Nalan Yanran and the others.

She trusted Brother Xiao Yan!

As long as Brother Xiao Yan was willing to work hard, with her help as well, he certainly would not lose to Nalan Yanran.

"Young sect leader, hurry!"

The instant Ling Ying withdrew his aura, Ge Ye's withered hand grabbed Nalan Yanran in a panic, and he fled the Xiao Clan with her as fast as he could.

The Xiao Clan had a hidden master!

They could not stay a moment longer, or they might lose their lives at any time.

At this sight, most of the Xiao Clan members looked utterly bewildered.

All they had seen was that, just as Nalan Yanran was about to leave,

the usually quiet Xiao Xun'er had exchanged a few words with her, and Nalan Yanran had retorted.

Then Nalan Yanran and the others had stood there blankly without moving at all.

Finally, Xiao Yan had said a few inexplicable things that seemed to come out of nowhere.

He had told Xiao Xun'er to let them leave, making everyone think he had gone mad.

If they wanted to leave, could Xiao Xun'er, someone with merely ninth stage Dou Qi, possibly force them to stay?

Of course, the Xiao Clan still had a few perceptive people.

Xiao Zhan and the three elders, for instance.

They exchanged glances, each seeing the fear in the others' eyes.

These old fellows did know a little about Xiao Xun'er's identity.

If she intervened, it was indeed possible for her to forcibly detain Nalan Yanran and her companions.

They simply had not expected Xiao Xun'er to go this far for Xiao Yan.

Or had she wanted to act merely because Nalan Yanran had offended her?

With all these questions in mind, the three elders regarded Xiao Xun'er with increasing wariness.

She did not even fear a colossus like the Misty Cloud Sect. It seemed their previous assessment of her status had still fallen short!

She truly is a good girl.

But Yan'er, this girl Xun'er's background runs far too deep. As your father, I'm truly afraid you won't be able to handle it!

Xiao Zhan did not know whether to rejoice or worry.

In all fairness, if Xiao Yan could be with Xiao Xun'er, he would naturally be delighted as his father.

After all, how could that Misty Cloud Sect possibly compare to the force behind Xiao Xun'er?

Yet it was precisely because her background was so terrifying that Xiao Zhan worried Xiao Yan would not be able to handle it.

"Father, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave!"

"As for the matter with Nalan Yanran, I'll handle it myself as well. You needn't worry too much, Father!"

After Nalan Yanran and the others left, Xiao Yan turned and spoke to Xiao Zhan.

"In that case, I won't say anything more."

Xiao Zhan nodded. He had originally wanted to give Xiao Yan a few reminders, but after glancing at Xiao Xun'er beside him, he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue.

With Xiao Xun'er supporting him, Yan'er would surely regain his former talent.

The three elders likewise said nothing more. This incident had shown them Xiao Xun'er's attitude toward Xiao Yan.

Although they still looked down on Xiao Yan inwardly, considering him a man who lived off a woman,

at least on the surface, they no longer dared to make his life unpleasant.

Outside Wutan City!

Xiao Yan, this time, I, Nalan Yanran, will never let go so easily.

Over these three years, I'll use every means available to improve my strength.

If Da Dou Shi isn't enough, then I'll become a Dou Ling. If Dou Ling isn't enough, then a Dou Wang. Whatever it takes, I must defeat you.

Not only will I prevent the tragedy of the Misty Cloud Sect's destruction, I'll also make you my rightful husband!

On the road back to the Misty Cloud Sect, Nalan Yanran silently made up her mind.

Ge Ye, who had accompanied her, was still shaken by lingering fear.

He could not understand why the Xiao Clan had someone so terrifying.

Even more baffling was how Nalan Yanran, who had clearly come to break off the engagement, had ended up bringing things to this conclusion.

"Young sect leader, why exactly did you make that wager with Xiao Yan?"

At last, driven by curiosity, Ge Ye voiced his doubts.

"Uncle Ge, you needn't ask any more about this. Once we return, I'll explain it to my master myself."

Nalan Yanran spoke calmly.

At the same time, she was still thinking that, in this lifetime, she absolutely could not let her master go to the Magical Beast Mountain Range for her again.

Otherwise... I'll have another rival in love.