Engagement Annulment

Chapter 30: Breaking the Engagement

"Brother Xiao Yan, sit here."

From the other side, the Purple-robed Girl's soft laughter rang out.

Everyone in the hall heard it clearly.

The Purple-robed Girl held a thick book, her expression calm and composed, and she playfully winked at Xiao Yan.

She looked a bit mischievous.

Xiao Yan hesitated, rubbed his nose, then walked over and sat down next to the Purple-robed Girl.

Seeing Xiao Yan sit with the Purple-robed Girl, the three elders of the Xiao Family were slightly taken aback, then their gazes fell upon the Purple-robed Girl.

Their mouths moved slightly, but they said nothing more.

From the looks of it, the Purple-robed Girl's status in the Xiao Family seemed to be quite significant.

This made Chen Xuan even more curious about the Purple-robed Girl's identity.

"This little girl looks to be only twelve or thirteen, yet she exudes an air of calm composure," Chen Xuan muttered to himself.

After the Purple-robed Girl spoke, everyone from the Xiao Family in the hall chose to remain silent.

"It seems this little girl has a thing for Xiao Yan," Chen Xuan sighed inwardly. "What a shame, such a beauty is already taken."

Nalan Yanran, sitting beside Chen Xuan, had been observing him.

She noticed Chen Xuan's gaze occasionally wandering over the Purple-robed Girl, and she felt an inexplicable discomfort in her heart.

She had to admit, the Purple-robed Girl was beautiful, no less stunning than Nalan Yanran herself.

As a woman, Nalan Yanran was confident in her own looks.

The moment she saw the Purple-robed Girl, a comparison sparked in her mind.

"Where are you looking?" Nalan Yanran poked Chen Xuan's waist with her finger and whispered.

When his waist was attacked, Chen Xuan grabbed a fair, jade-like hand and shamelessly held onto it.

Suddenly having her small hand grasped, Nalan Yanran instinctively struggled but couldn't break free.

Not daring to make a big scene, she could only let this scoundrel Chen Xuan take advantage of her.

Feeling her hand brushed lightly, Nalan Yanran's pretty face immediately flushed, looking a bit unnatural.

This hateful scoundrel, so despicable.

Chen Xuan's expression was calm, making it impossible to discern his small actions.

After some polite small talk, Elder Ge Ye lightly coughed, then stood up and cupped his hands towards Xiao Zhan, smiling, "Heh heh, Patriarch Xiao, the main reason for my visit to your esteemed family today is to ask for a favor."

Xiao Zhan dared not be negligent and hurriedly stood up, politely saying, "Heh heh, Elder Ge Ye, please speak. If it's within our capabilities, the Xiao Family will surely not delay."

The Ge Ye before him was a figure from the Cloud Mist Sect, and his status was not simple, so Xiao Zhan naturally dared not be negligent.

He didn't know what request Ge Ye would make, so he didn't dare to commit too much.

Ge Ye smiled slightly, pointed to Nalan Yanran beside him, and asked with a chuckle, "Heh heh, Patriarch Xiao, do you recognize her?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan was startled, his gaze lingering on Nalan Yanran for a moment, then he shook his head with a slight awkwardness. "Uh? Forgive my poor eyesight, Elder Xiao Zhan, this young lady..."

"Ahem... her name is Nalan Yanran," Ge Ye coughed lightly.

"Nalan Yanran? Nalan Yanran, Grandfather Nalan's granddaughter?" Xiao Zhan was first stunned, then overjoyed. "So it's Niece Nalan! Uncle Xiao hasn't seen you for many years. Please don't blame Uncle for his poor eyesight."

Upon learning the girl's name was Nalan Yanran, Xiao Zhan also recalled the events of that year.

Everyone from the Xiao Family in the hall was somewhat stunned to learn that Nalan Yanran had come.

The three elders exchanged glances, their brows furrowing.

A bad premonition arose in their hearts.

Nalan Yanran bowed to Xiao Zhan and greeted him sweetly.

Then the two chatted for a bit.

Xiao Zhan marveled at Nalan Yanran's strength as a three-star Dou Zhe at such a young age, praising her cultivation speed.

In the face of praise, Nalan Yanran appeared very modest.

After a few polite exchanges, Nalan Yanran secretly tugged at Ge Ye beside her.

Ge Ye understood, and smiled at Xiao Zhan, "Heh heh, Patriarch Xiao, the matter I've come to discuss today concerns Yanran, and what's more, it was personally requested by the Sect Master herself."

When he mentioned the word "Sect Master," his expression became slightly solemn.

Xiao Zhan's face changed slightly, and his smile faded.

He seemed to have thought of a possibility, and a surge of anger involuntarily rose in his heart.

"Elder Ge Ye, please speak," Xiao Zhan's voice trembled slightly.

Noticing the change in Xiao Zhan's expression, Ge Ye felt a bit awkward.

But remembering the Sect Master's affection for Nalan Yanran, he gritted his teeth and said with a smile, "Patriarch Xiao, as you know, the Cloud Mist Sect has strict rules, and the Sect Master also has very high expectations for Yanran. She is basically being groomed as the next Sect Master of the Cloud Mist Sect."

Ge Ye paused, then continued, "Due to certain special rules, the Sect Master's successor is not permitted to become entangled with any man before officially becoming the Sect Master herself."

"After the Sect Master spoke with Yanran, she learned about her engagement with the Xiao Family. So... so the Sect Master wishes to ask Patriarch Xiao to dissolve this marriage contract."

CRACK! The jade cup in Xiao Zhan's hand instantly shattered into dust.

The atmosphere in the hall immediately fell silent, the high-ranking members of the Xiao Family stunned by Ge Ye's words.

But soon, the gazes of the Xiao Family's high-ranking members turned to Xiao Zhan, filled with mockery and ridicule.

Chen Xuan sensed the tense atmosphere in the hall.

He finally understood the purpose of Nalan Yanran's visit to the Xiao Family.

It was to annul the engagement.

Chen Xuan hadn't expected Nalan Yanran to have a fiancé.

He remained silent, choosing to quietly observe.

Logically, the Xiao Family should have been furious about being rejected for marriage.

Yet, the high-ranking members of the Xiao Family wore expressions of schadenfreude.

Only Xiao Zhan showed anger.

The relationships within the Xiao Family are truly fascinating, Chen Xuan thought with an inward chuckle.

Glancing at Xiao Yan, curiosity gleamed in Chen Xuan's eyes. "This guy looks pretty good. I'm curious why he's engaged to Nalan Yanran?"

Seeing Xiao Zhan's face filled with rage, Ge Ye sighed helplessly and said calmly, "Patriarch Xiao, I know this request is a bit difficult, but please, for the sake of the Sect Master, dissolve the engagement."

Xiao Zhan didn't respond, his body covered in a faint blue Dou Qi, which eventually coalesced into a faint, illusory lion's head around his face.

Not to be outdone, Ge Ye blocked Nalan Yanran, his eagle-like hands suddenly curving, blue Dou Qi gathering in his claws, emitting a sharp, sword-like aura.

Feeling the powerful aura emanating from Ge Ye, the high-ranking members of the Xiao Family's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately warned Xiao Zhan not to act rashly.

As the patriarch of the Xiao Family, he had to consider the family's interests before acting.

Facing the behemoth that was the Cloud Mist Sect, Xiao Zhan could only yield in the end. "My Yan'er's talent is mediocre; he's not worthy of you, Nalan Yanran."

To compensate the Xiao Family, Ge Ye took out an ancient jade box, entirely green.

Opening the box, a wave of medicinal fragrance filled the hall, invigorating everyone.

"Qi Gathering Powder?" the Xiao Family's high-ranking members exclaimed in surprise.

After Ge Ye's explanation, learning that the medicinal pill came from the hands of Pill King Gu He, the Xiao Family's high-ranking members were deeply moved.

They knew the value of the Qi Gathering Powder and deeply desired to obtain it.

"Elder Ge Ye, you should take the medicinal pill back. We may not agree to today's matter."

At this moment, Xiao Yan, who had been silent, spoke.

All eyes instantly converged on his handsome face.

Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow. "Oh, he seems to have quite a backbone."

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