In Dou Qi Continent, One Talent Trait a Day

Xu Qi hurriedly denied it. "I didn't forget. How could I forget? Just wait a moment, I'll be ready soon."

He shut the door behind him, washed up quickly, and changed into clean clothes.

When he opened the door again, he looked completely different—bright and handsome.

Nalan Yanran could not help spacing out slightly.

"Let's go."

Xu Qi took the lead, and only then did Nalan Yanran follow.

Misty Cloud Sect's plaza.

Nalan Yanran's trip to break off the engagement was no small matter, so the Misty Cloud Sect had specially prepared a Flying Beast for her.

Yun Yun came personally to see them off.

Besides Xu Qi, there were also two disciples and the Misty Cloud Sect's outer sect elder, Ge Ye.

Including Nalan Yanran, there were six people in total—just enough for one Flying Beast.

"Yanran, when you go to the Xiao Family this time, make sure to discuss things peacefully. You must not fall out with them, understand?" Yun Yun reminded her.

"I know, Master. Don't worry." Nalan Yanran was somewhat impatient and hurried the others onto the Flying Beast's back.

She waved at Yun Yun. "Master, we're leaving. Wait for our good news!"

"Be careful!"

Before Yun Yun could finish her reminder, the Flying Beast took off from the spot. After circling high in the sky for a moment, it quickly flew toward Wutan City.

Wutan City was a small city in the Jia Ma Empire. Its strength was mediocre, and it was an insignificant place even within the entire Jia Ma Empire.

Three great families existed here, supporting Wutan City's development.

Among them, Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Family's patriarch, temporarily overshadowed the other two families with his cultivation of a four-star Da Dou Shi.

Still, the Xiao Family had not been doing well recently.

Xiao Zhan's son, Xiao Yan, had once been a genius. He began training Dou Qi at four, reached the ninth stage of Dou Qi at ten, and successfully condensed his Dou Qi vortex at eleven, becoming a Dou Zhe and gaining fame for a time.

Unfortunately, three years ago, this genius youth encountered an unprecedented change. His cultivation vanished overnight, and he fell directly from a Dou Zhe back to the third stage of Dou Qi. Even now, he had not made the slightest progress.

Some pitied him, while others reveled in his misfortune.

Xiao Yan had also endured three years of mockery, ridicule, and cold stares.

Even with his father as the Xiao Family patriarch, he could not suppress those mocking voices.

That day, the Xiao Family welcomed several distinguished guests.

The Misty Cloud Sect!

When everyone saw the group from the Misty Cloud Sect dressed in white, with Cloud Pattern Silver Swords embroidered on their sleeves, they were stunned.

"They... they're from the Misty Cloud Sect?"

"That's right! Why are they here?"

"Is that the Misty Cloud Sect, the number one sect in the Jia Ma Empire?"

To Wutan City and the Xiao Family, the Misty Cloud Sect was a colossal existence, far beyond their reach.

The Misty Cloud Sect had actually come in person today, shocking countless people.

"Ha ha, Mister Ge Ye, we have been awaiting your arrival for quite some time. Please forgive me for not going out to welcome you personally." As the patriarch, Xiao Zhan hurriedly stood and clasped his hands toward Ge Ye and the others with a smile.

"You are too courteous, Patriarch Xiao." Ge Ye smiled faintly and returned the gesture.

Besides Xiao Zhan, several Xiao Family elders and Xiao Yan were also present.

Quite a few Xiao Family disciples were watching from outside.

Xu Qi had never met Xiao Yan before, but he spotted the dejected-looking youth at a glance amid the crowd.

Beside Xiao Yan stood an elegant young girl in green. Her features were beautiful, and she was already so lovely at such a young age. Given a few more years, she would undoubtedly be stunningly beautiful.

That should be Xiao Xun'er.

After sweeping his gaze over Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er, Xu Qi immediately checked their talents.

Xiao Yan

Talent Trait: Fallen Genius (Red). This person possesses extraordinary talent, but an accident caused his cultivation to plummet, shattering his confidence and making his path difficult. Greatly reduces cultivation talent.

Talent Trait: Underdog's Counterattack (Not Activated)

Talent Trait: Exotic Fire Sacred Body (Not Activated)

Talent Trait: Perseverance (Not Activated)

Talent Trait: Called to Action in Crisis (Not Activated)

Xu Qi looked through them at a glance. There were more than a dozen Talent Traits packed closely together—there really were many.

But aside from the first one, all the rest were unactivated Talent Traits.

Moreover, Fallen Genius greatly reduced cultivation talent. Xu Qi did not want it.

Xiao Yan had not even begun adventuring outside yet, and many of his Talent Traits had yet to activate. There was no guarantee they would activate in the future either.

Converting them now would be far too wasteful.

Xu Qi could only shift his attention to Xiao Xun'er beside him.

Xiao Xun'er

Talent Trait: Ancient Clan Saintess (Red). This person holds an extraordinary status in the Ancient Clan and is deeply valued and cherished. Greatly enhances personal charm.

Talent Trait: Stunningly Beautiful (Yellow). This person was born with natural beauty and is exceptionally lovely, but she is still young and has room to grow. Greatly improves appearance.

Talent Trait: Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame (Not Activated)

Talent Trait: Favored Child of Heaven (Not Activated)

Talent Trait: My Heart Lingers (Not Activated)

Xiao Xun'er's situation was the same as Xiao Yan's. She had many Talent Traits too, but unfortunately, none had been activated.

Xu Qi had come specifically for these two people's talents, yet neither of their talents had activated, giving him no opportunity at all.

His mood immediately worsened.

"Mister Ge Ye, may I ask what brings you here this time?"

After exchanging a few polite pleasantries, Xiao Zhan went straight to the point.

The Misty Cloud Sect was so far from Wutan City. He did not believe they had come merely for a chat.

"What we are about to discuss, we only wish to speak of with Patriarch Xiao and your esteemed son, Xiao Yan. As for everyone else..." Ge Ye did not finish, but his meaning was clear.

The Xiao Family elders were all stunned.

Did Ge Ye mean that even they could not listen?

"Mister Ge Ye, what matter is this that even we cannot hear?" the Second Elder tried to ask.

"This is a private matter between us and Patriarch Xiao, not a matter concerning your Xiao Family. So, please excuse yourselves, Elders," Ge Ye said.

This was clearly the Xiao Family's territory, yet Ge Ye acted as though he were the Xiao Family's master.

"Since Mister Ge Ye has said so, you should leave first."

Xiao Zhan spoke as well, leaving the Xiao Family elders with no choice but to depart. They also drove away the onlookers outside.

Soon, only Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan of the Xiao Family remained in the hall.

Ge Ye spoke directly. "Patriarch Xiao, do you recognize her?"

He pointed at Nalan Yanran beside him and asked with a smile.

"Forgive my poor eyesight... this young lady is?" Xiao Zhan examined Nalan Yanran, then shook his head somewhat awkwardly.