Nalan Yanran, Who Was Swindled

## Chapter 21: Nalan Yanran Gets Swindled

Over the next ten days, Chen Xuan spent most of his time cultivating.

He felt that the Dou Qi power within him had reached a critical point, showing signs of an impending breakthrough.

Currently, he was cultivating Dou Qi in his room, an imposing aura emanating from him.

The fluctuations of his Dou Qi caused the airflow in the room to move in a rhythmic pattern.

Just a little more. This time, I must break through to the Two-star Dou Zhe level.

Chen Xuan circulated his Dou Qi, guiding it rhythmically through his body, pushing against the barrier.

Since transforming into his human form, he had noticed a significant increase in his cultivation speed.

Compared to humans, his cultivation speed was even faster.

Especially after cultivating Combat Skills, consolidating the power within his body felt much more effortless.

He circulated his Dou Qi, controlling the force to impact the barrier.

With each impact, the Dou Qi fluctuations surged violently.

As his Dou Qi became more refined, the barrier finally loosened, then began to shatter.

The moment he successfully broke through to a Two-star Dou Zhe, Chen Xuan's aura surged dramatically, radiating a powerful presence.

Compared to before, his aura was even stronger.

Feeling the sharp aura emanating from his body, Chen Xuan was very satisfied.

"The duel is tomorrow. Twenty thousand gold coins are calling my name," Chen Xuan said with a confident smile.

Now that he had reached the Two-star Dou Zhe level, he felt less pressure facing Mo Li, who was a Four-star Dou Zhe.

He was confident that even without using Berserk, he could defeat Mo Li with his Two-star Dou Zhe strength.

This was because his constitution gave him an advantage.

In close combat, he was absolutely invincible among opponents of the same rank.

Fighting above his level was even less of a problem.

Chen Xuan was determined to get those twenty thousand gold coins from Mo Li.

He needed money now; as long as the other party was willing to pay, everything was negotiable.

With enough gold coins, he could purchase items from the System Shop to enhance his strength.

"System, do you have any weapons that can boost combat power?" Chen Xuan asked.

System: There is a Heaven-grade weapon called the Godslayer Spear, which can increase the user's combat power by three times. If it can be unsealed with the essence blood of a Dou Sheng expert, it can increase combat power by five times.

System: Special note: The Godslayer Spear is an evolving weapon that requires devouring the essence blood and souls of powerful individuals to evolve. The stronger the essence blood and souls, the higher the Godslayer Spear's level can be raised.

System: The Godslayer Spear can attack a person's soul. The higher its level, the more powerful it becomes.

System: The Godslayer Spear costs one billion gold coins. Once purchased, it is a permanent item.

Listening to the System's introduction, Chen Xuan felt a strong desire.

This heaven-defying weapon was practically tailor-made for him.

Tsk tsk, once I get the Godslayer Spear in the future, my combat power will definitely explode, Chen Xuan thought, marveling.

If he obtained the Godslayer Spear, he could increase his combat power several times over without even using the Berserk skill.

If he then stacked Berserk on top of that, his combat power would be terrifying.

I need to quickly increase my strength and earn money. I must get the Godslayer Spear, Chen Xuan resolved.

He would work hard to earn money for the Godslayer Spear.

His current strength was still weak, so he needed to improve it as quickly as possible.

As long as you possess sufficient strength, wealth will naturally follow.

Such was the way of this world: to possess wealth, one must possess sufficient power.

"Two-star Dou Zhe. I can go to the sect's appraisal office to get my strength appraised now," Chen Xuan said, getting up and then walking out of his room.

Next, he was going to the sect's appraisal office to get his strength appraised.

Sect disciples could get their strength appraised after improving, which would allow them to receive more cultivation resources in the future.

Chen Xuan naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

Although he came here for Combat Skills, improving his strength was still key.

Because if you want to learn more powerful Combat Skills, you must demonstrate sufficient talent and strength.

An elder was in charge of the appraisal office.

Upon arriving, Chen Xuan found Nalan Yanran there as well.

"Hehe, good, indeed a Two-star Dou Zhe. Your talent is truly outstanding," the elder responsible for testing strength said to Nalan Yanran with a smile.

"It's because my master teaches so well," Nalan Yanran said modestly.

"The Sect Leader can only guide you. Ultimately, cultivation is your own responsibility; others can't help much. Your talent is truly outstanding," the elder said with satisfaction in her eyes. "You're not yet fifteen, are you?"

Nalan Yanran smiled and said, "I'll be fifteen in three months."

The elder nodded slightly, then added a golden star to the front of Nalan Yanran's robe.

Nalan Yanran's robe now bore two golden stars, signifying her power as a two-star Dou Zhe.

"Nalan Yanran truly lives up to being the Sect Leader's disciple. Her cultivation talent is astonishing. She's only fourteen!"

"Tsk, tsk, a fourteen-year-old two-star Dou Zhe? The Cloud Mist Sect won't find another like her."

"I heard that Senior Sister Nalan Yanran has a marriage engagement with the son of the Xiao Family head in Wutan City. Is that true?"

"I heard that son of the Xiao Family head is named Xiao Yan, and he became a Dou Zhe at twelve. His talent was terrifying!"

"Pfft, that's all in the past. Now, that Xiao Yan is just a good-for-nothing stuck at Dou Qi Power stage three. He's no longer worthy of Senior Sister Yanran."

"I heard that too. That Xiao Yan's power has been stuck at Dou Qi Power stage three for years and has never improved. He's completely useless."

The surrounding disciples were all amazed after seeing Nalan Yanran's power.

A fourteen-year-old two-star Dou Zhe—her talent was shockingly good.

Many also learned about Nalan Yanran's engagement and felt it was a huge waste for her to be engaged to a good-for-nothing.

In everyone's eyes, how could a good-for-nothing be worthy of a favored daughter of heaven?

Hearing some of the discussions around her, Nalan Yanran's expression became a little unnatural.

She hated it when others talked about her engagement.

Every time she heard such discussions, she felt a strong inner resistance.

That feeling of defiance grew stronger and stronger within her.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister, on breaking through to a two-star Dou Zhe!" Chen Xuan walked over with a wide smile.

Seeing that scoundrel Chen Xuan appear, Nalan Yanran's brows furrowed slightly, and she couldn't help but feel angry.

As soon as she saw that scoundrel, the image of them kissing would involuntarily pop into her mind.

Her expression was somewhat unnatural because this scoundrel in front of her had stolen her first kiss.

"I want to challenge you!" Nalan Yanran stared at Chen Xuan and said.

Now that she had reached the two-star Dou Zhe power, she felt she could defeat that scoundrel Chen Xuan.

"Sorry, I'm not interested," Chen Xuan flatly refused.

Upon receiving the refusal, Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth and said, "If I lose, I'll give you ten thousand gold coins."

Hearing there was money to be won, Chen Xuan's eyes lit up, and he immediately said with a chuckle, "Senior Sister, I'm a man of principles. I would never agree just for ten thousand gold coins."

"What? Do you still want me to kiss you?" Nalan Yanran said resentfully.

"Heh heh, no need for kisses," Chen Xuan winked. "How about this: if you lose, you have to be my girlfriend and still give me ten thousand gold coins. What do you say?"

Hearing Chen Xuan's shameless demand, Nalan Yanran cursed, "Shameless!"

"You don't dare, do you? Then let's just forget it," Chen Xuan grinned, then turned and lifted his foot.

Just as he took a step, Nalan Yanran's voice came from behind him: "I accept."

Chen Xuan stopped and turned to look at Nalan Yanran. "Are you sure?"

Nalan Yanran stared at Chen Xuan, enunciating each word: "I'm sure. I won't go back on my word."