Nalan Yanran's Decision

## Chapter 28: Nalan Yanran's Decision

"You may leave. Go to the Cliff of Contemplation for a month's confinement."

Yun Yun gently waved her hand, dismissing Chen Xuan.

"This disciple bids farewell," Chen Xuan bowed and then left the main hall.

Watching Chen Xuan's retreating figure, a hint of expectation flickered in Yun Yun's eyes.

Yun Yun had long ago assigned people to investigate Chen Xuan's identity, but they hadn't uncovered any useful information.

Today, during their conversation, learning about his bloodline from Chen Xuan surprised Yun Yun.

After careful consideration, Yun Yun chose to trust him.

She believed Chen Xuan had nothing to gain from the Cloud Mist Sect.

If he truly were a spy sent by some other force, it would be a waste of his talent.

With Chen Xuan's monstrous talent, if he had a powerful force behind him, it would undoubtedly be a behemoth.

The Cloud Mist Sect was merely the top sect in the Jia Ma Empire.

However, one must remember that countless sects were stronger than the Cloud Mist Sect.

Having someone as extraordinary as Chen Xuan was extremely fortunate for the Cloud Mist Sect.

If Chen Xuan proved to be legitimate, his potential for growth was immense.

Soon, the Cloud Mist Sect could produce a powerful expert, elevating its reputation and influence.

At that time, its standing within the Jia Ma Empire would become even more secure.

After leaving the main hall, Chen Xuan went to the Cliff of Contemplation for his confinement.

He didn't mind the confinement at all.

At the Cliff of Contemplation, he could cultivate alone in greater peace.

His dispute with Li Wei had temporarily concluded.

His fearsome reputation had become thoroughly established within the Cloud Mist Sect.

After all, he dared to heavily injure the Third Elder's grandson, beating him beyond recognition.

He was indeed a ruthless individual.

Time flew by during cultivation, and a month quickly passed.

During his month at the Cliff of Contemplation, Chen Xuan spent every day cultivating, aside from sleeping.

Since transforming, his cultivation speed had significantly improved.

A month of cultivation had greatly refined the Dou Qi within his body.

He believed he would soon break through to the four-star Dou Zhe level.

"As a Monster Beast, I can also increase my strength by devouring rare medicinal herbs. Combined with cultivation, I believe my strength will improve even faster."

In his room, Chen Xuan stroked his chin, pondering.

Before leaving, Chen Xuan had instructed the Amethyst Winged Lion King to rob human experts.

He wondered how things were going now?

With the Amethyst Winged Lion King's strength as a Sixth-tier Monster Beast, it should have been able to acquire quite a lot of Gold Coins.

In addition, Chen Xuan had also told the Amethyst Winged Lion King to collect rare medicinal herbs. He wondered how effective that would be?

Chen Xuan needed to find time to return to the Monster Beast Mountain Range to check on the situation.

Thump-thump-thump

Just then, a knocking sound came from outside.

"Who would come looking for me?" Chen Xuan wondered, a little confused.

After all, he didn't have many friends in the Cloud Mist Sect, and hardly anyone ever came to visit him.

He walked over and opened the door, finding Nalan Yanran standing outside.

Looking at the beautiful face before him, Chen Xuan asked with some surprise, "Senior Sister, what a rare visit."

This was the first time Nalan Yanran had actively sought him out since he arrived at the Cloud Mist Sect.

Nalan Yanran looked a little unnatural, her beautiful face slightly flushed, making her seem a bit hesitant.

"Come out, I have something to tell you," Nalan Yanran said to Chen Xuan, calming her expression.

Raising an eyebrow, Chen Xuan asked, "Senior Sister, are you here to ask me out on a date?"

Nalan Yanran glared at Chen Xuan in annoyance, then angrily said, "If you don't want to come out, then don't."

With that, she turned and left.

Seeing Nalan Yanran like this, Chen Xuan was a bit bewildered, not knowing what the former wanted to talk to him about.

Since his Senior Sister had come to him on her own, there was no reason to refuse.

He also wanted to know why Nalan Yanran had come to find him.

"Sister, wait for me," Chen Xuan called out to Nalan Yanran, then followed her.

After walking along a few small paths, the two finally arrived at a small hillside.

There was no one else around the hillside, making it very quiet—indeed suitable for a clandestine meeting.

Chen Xuan felt a little excited.

"I have a question I want to ask you," Nalan Yanran said, turning to look at Chen Xuan.

"What is it?" Chen Xuan blinked.

"What is your true strength level?" Nalan Yanran asked.

Chen Xuan's brutal beating of Li Wei had shocked the sect.

Li Wei was an eight-star Dou Zhe, while Chen Xuan had only shown the strength of a three-star Dou Zhe.

Yet, Chen Xuan's sudden several-fold increase in power had been unbelievable.

Everyone believed Chen Xuan had hidden his true strength.

In terms of actual power, he had crushed Li Wei, an eight-star Dou Zhe.

"If we're talking about my strength level, I truly am a three-star Dou Zhe," Chen Xuan said with a smile, "but if we're talking about true explosive power, it should be around an eight-star Dou Zhe."

Although he said that, Chen Xuan secretly felt that dealing with a nine-star Dou Zhe wouldn't be a problem for him.

After all, he still had trump cards he hadn't used.

If he had truly used Purple Crystal Flame against Li Wei, the latter would certainly have been killed.

Hearing Chen Xuan's answer, Nalan Yanran secretly gasped.

"Are you very curious why I can unleash such strong power?" Chen Xuan looked a little smug. "But I won't tell you, because it's my secret."

"If you don't want to say, then don't. Who cares?" Nalan Yanran pouted.

Although she really wanted to know the reason, she didn't want to shamelessly beg Chen Xuan to tell her.

"Sister, did you call me out just to ask this question? Isn't this supposed to be a date?" Chen Xuan said, feeling a bit down.

Without immediately answering Chen Xuan, Nalan Yanran turned around, deep in thought.

After a while, she spoke, "Two days from now, accompany me to Wutan City."

"Why?" Chen Xuan was puzzled. "If you don't explain the reason clearly, I won't go. What if you sell me off?"

"I'm not that bored," Nalan Yanran glared at Chen Xuan, then said, "I have something to do, and it concerns you."

"Why does it concern me?" Chen Xuan was curious.

"Are you coming or not?" Nalan Yanran said.

"I'm afraid you'll sell me," Chen Xuan said, pretending to be scared.

"Elder Ge will be going with me too. It's up to you whether you come or not," Nalan Yanran said, glaring at Chen Xuan in annoyance.

After saying that, she walked down the hillside.

Watching Nalan Yanran's graceful figure, Chen Xuan loudly called out, "Sister, I'll go!"

Hearing Chen Xuan's answer, Nalan Yanran's heart brightened.

She didn't respond, simply walking further and further away from Chen Xuan's sight.

"Going to Wutan City... Is she taking me back to meet her father-in-law?" Chen Xuan said, stroking his chin with a serious expression.

As for whether it was to meet her father-in-law? He would know when the time came.

Back at her residence, Nalan Yanran sat at a table, lost in thought, her bright eyes flickering with confusion before finally settling into determination.

"I will control my own destiny," Nalan Yanran declared firmly. "Father, just let Yanran be willful this one time."

Nalan Yanran had made this decision after a long struggle.

Chen Xuan's appearance, in particular, had further solidified her choice.

Moreover, her master had also agreed to her decision.

With her master backing her, Nalan Yanran felt much more confident.

Two days passed quietly.

On this day, Chen Xuan, Nalan Yanran, and Elder Ge set off together for Wutan City.

Several Cloud Mist Sect disciples also accompanied them.

Chen Xuan really wanted to know what they were going to do in Wutan City.

But since Nalan Yanran wouldn't say, he had no choice.