Fallen Genius

Chapter 29: The Fallen Genius

Upon arriving in Wutan City, Chen Xuan took in the bustling sights of a major human city.

Watching the busy streets, he began to ponder how he would earn money in the future.

He paid close attention to the conditions in Wutan City along the way.

Since he intended to make money, he needed to understand the local situation.

Currently, he lacked capital and the ability to start a business, but doing some preliminary research was still feasible.

Understanding Wutan City's conditions would make it easier when he eventually came here to do business.

He was clear on one thing: any future business he started had to be big.

This was because the items in the System Shop were too expensive, requiring large amounts of Gold Coins to purchase.

Only by expanding his business could he ensure a continuous flow of wealth.

Chen Xuan glanced at Nalan Yanran and asked, "Senior Sister, now that we've arrived in Wutan City, can you finally tell me why we're here?"

After several days of travel, they had finally reached their destination, Wutan City.

Chen Xuan was curious about the purpose of this trip.

He wanted to know why Nalan Yanran had brought him along.

He had asked Nalan Yanran many times along the way but never received a clear answer.

Each time he asked, Nalan Yanran simply evaded the question.

This only piqued Chen Xuan's curiosity even more.

"You'll know once we get to the Xiao Family," Nalan Yanran said indifferently.

"The Xiao Family?" Chen Xuan's brow furrowed at this information.

So, coming to Wutan City this time meant going to this so-called Xiao Family.

Why come to the Xiao Family?

Why did Nalan Yanran insist on him, Chen Xuan, coming along?

Chen Xuan felt there was a lot of information hidden within this.

Since Nalan Yanran wouldn't say, he couldn't force her.

As for what it was, he would know once they reached the Xiao Family.

The group headed towards the Xiao Family's location in Wutan City.

Along the way, they attracted many gazes. Some people, seeing Chen Xuan and the others' attire, showed expressions of awe.

This was because their entire group wore the robes of Cloud Mist Sect disciples, whose distinct markings were easily recognizable.

After all, the Cloud Mist Sect was the largest sect in the Jia Ma Empire and widely known.

Soon, the group arrived at the Xiao Family's location.

The Xiao Family guards, seeing Chen Xuan and his party approach, immediately stepped forward to inquire.

Elder Ge stated his identity: "Please inform the Xiao Family Head that Ge Ye of the Cloud Mist Sect has come to visit."

Upon learning that the visitors were from the Cloud Mist Sect, the Xiao Family guard immediately showed deference: "Please wait a moment, I will go back and inform the Family Head at once."

The guard hurriedly jogged into the Xiao Family compound.

Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran waited quietly.

After a moment, the Xiao Family Head emerged with the Xiao Family elders to greet them.

"Elder Ge's presence honors the Xiao Family. Please come inside."

A middle-aged man, surrounded by the Xiao Family elders, came forward to greet them.

This middle-aged man was the current Xiao Family Head, Xiao Zhan.

Behind him were the various high-ranking members of the Xiao Family.

Upon learning that people from the Cloud Mist Sect were coming to visit, the Xiao Family members were somewhat surprised.

Because the Cloud Mist Sect was the foremost sect in the Jia Ma Empire, possessing immense strength.

The Xiao Family of Wutan City was like an ant before the Cloud Mist Sect.

The visit of such a powerful entity to the Xiao Family left the Xiao Family elders flattered and overwhelmed.

Not daring to be negligent, Xiao Zhan immediately had the Xiao Family elders come out to greet them.

"You're too kind, Family Head Xiao," Elder Ge nodded slightly, his expression indifferent. "The main reason for our visit to the Xiao Family this time is to discuss something with Family Head Xiao."

"Please come inside, we can discuss things there," Xiao Zhan said respectfully. "You have traveled a long way, and Xiao Zhan will certainly treat you well."

Ge Ye nodded slightly, then led Chen Xuan, Nalan Yanran, and the rest of the group inside.

Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran, as Cloud Mist Sect disciples, were quite striking.

This was especially true for Nalan Yanran, who possessed a delicate and graceful figure, and a beautiful, charming face, truly a natural beauty.

Moreover, Chen Xuan's silver hair and handsome face made several young female disciples of the Xiao Family unable to resist taking a second look.

Of course, the most important thing was the three dazzling golden stars on their moon-white robes.

The three golden stars indicated that they both possessed the strength of a Three-star Dou Zhe.

Looking at their appearances, both were very young.

Chen Xuan seemed to be thirteen or fourteen years old.

Nalan Yanran looked around fourteen or fifteen.

For two people to possess the strength of a Three-star Dou Zhe at such a young age, their talent was clearly astonishing.

The Xiao Family elders were secretly shocked.

The Xiao Family disciples' eyes were filled with envy.

Upon arriving at the Xiao Family's reception hall, everyone was arranged to their seats.

Looking at Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran, the young Xiao Family disciples' eyes showed reverence and envy.

"Elder Ge, may I ask the purpose of your visit to the Xiao Family?" Xiao Zhan asked with a smile.

Elder Ge did not immediately state his intention, but rather said, "Family Head Xiao, I heard you have a son named Xiao Yan. My current business here concerns him."

Hearing this, everyone in the Xiao Family looked puzzled.

People from the Cloud Mist Sect coming to find Xiao Yan?

What on earth was going on?

It couldn't be to take Xiao Yan as a disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect.

Because the current Xiao Yan was a good-for-nothing.

Everyone in the Xiao Family was filled with confusion.

Upon learning that the other party was here for Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan furrowed his brows slightly, but didn't ask further.

He sent someone to call Xiao Yan over.

After a while, two young figures appeared in Chen Xuan's line of sight.

One male, one female.

The male was probably around fifteen years old, handsome, with a slightly composed expression.

He exuded a temperament that didn't belong to his age group.

The female wore a purple dress, her delicate and beautiful face elegant and charming.

The young girl's cool and indifferent demeanor, like a freshly bloomed green lotus, already possessed an ethereal quality at such a young age.

It was hard to imagine that if she grew up, she would surely be a peerless beauty capable of captivating nations.

The moment he saw the Purple-robed Girl, Chen Xuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Tsk tsk, I never expected the Xiao Family to have such an elegant and ethereal woman. What will she be like when she grows up?"

Though his voice was low, Nalan Yanran heard everything.

A flash of anger crossed Nalan Yanran's eyes, and her delicate hand pinched Chen Xuan's waist hard.

"Hiss, hiss, hiss!" Struck by the 'poisonous hand' on his waist, Chen Xuan grimaced in pain, "Senior Sister, you're too cruel!"

Nalan Yanran didn't even spare Chen Xuan a glance, maintaining her aloofness.

After the Purple-robed Girl entered, she went to an empty seat and sat down.

When the young man saw the three golden stars on Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran's robes, he was secretly startled.

Because he knew what those three golden stars represented.

And Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran looked too young.

"Father, three elders," the young man hurried forward and bowed to Xiao Zhan and the three elders.

"Hehe, Yan'er, you're here. Come and sit down quickly," Xiao Zhan smiled and nodded, waving his hand.

As for the three elders, their gazes towards Xiao Yan held impatience and disdain.

Chen Xuan saw all of this and thought to himself, This Xiao Yan doesn't seem to be very well-liked in the family?

Xiao Yan ignored the faint disdain in the three elders' eyes and glanced around the hall, only to find no seat for himself.

He suddenly felt a bit awkward.

Xiao Zhan also noticed his son's embarrassment, and a flicker of anger crossed his face. He frowned at the yellow-robed elder beside him, "Second Elder, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Second Elder said apologetically, "Cough, I'm truly sorry, I completely forgot about Young Master. Hehe, I'll have someone prepare it right away."

Although he said that, the Second Elder's sarcasm was barely concealed.

Seeing this situation, Chen Xuan felt that the relationships among these people in the Xiao Family seemed quite interesting.