Breaking Off the Engagement

Chapter 30: Breaking Off 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 her clearly.

The Purple-robed Girl held a thick book in her hands. Her expression was elegant and composed as she cutely blinked at Xiao Yan.

She seemed rather mischievous.

Xiao Yan hesitated briefly, rubbed his nose, then walked over and sat beside the Purple-robed Girl.

Seeing Xiao Yan sit with the Purple-robed Girl, the three elders of the Xiao Family were briefly stunned before turning their gazes toward her.

The three men's lips moved slightly, but they said nothing further.

From the looks of it, the Purple-robed Girl's status within the Xiao Family was far from ordinary.

That made Chen Xuan even more curious about her identity.

This little girl looks only twelve or thirteen, yet she carries herself with such calm composure, Chen Xuan mused.

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

Looks like this little girl has some feelings for Xiao Yan, Chen Xuan sighed inwardly. What a pity. Such a lovely beauty already has someone in her heart.

Nalan Yanran sat beside Chen Xuan and had been watching him the entire time.

When she noticed his gaze wandering toward the Purple-robed Girl from time to time, she felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

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

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

The moment she saw the Purple-robed Girl, she had begun comparing herself to her.

"Where are you looking?" Nalan Yanran poked Chen Xuan in the waist with a finger and asked in a low voice.

Attacked at the waist, Chen Xuan grabbed the fair jade-like hand and shamelessly refused to let go.

With her hand suddenly caught, Nalan Yanran instinctively struggled, but she could not break free.

Not daring to make a commotion, she could only helplessly let this bastard Chen Xuan take advantage of her.

Feeling him gently rub the back of her hand, Nalan Yanran's pretty face immediately flushed red, making her appear somewhat unnatural.

This hateful bastard was truly too detestable.

Chen Xuan remained perfectly calm, giving no hint of his little movements.

After everyone exchanged a few pleasantries, Elder Ge Ye gave a light cough, rose to his feet, and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan with a smile. "Clan Leader Xiao, we have come to your clan today mainly to ask a favor."

Xiao Zhan did not dare neglect him. He hurriedly stood and replied politely, "Hehe, please speak, Mr. Ge Ye. So long as it is within our power, the Xiao Family will not refuse."

Ge Ye was a figure from the Misty Cloud Sect, and his status was far from ordinary. Naturally, Xiao Zhan did not dare slight him.

He did not know what request Ge Ye would make, so he did not dare make his promise too absolute.

Ge Ye smiled faintly and pointed at Nalan Yanran beside him. "Hehe, Clan Leader Xiao, do you recognize her?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan froze for a moment. He sized up Nalan Yanran, then shook his head somewhat awkwardly. "Uh... Forgive my poor eyesight, but this young lady..."

"Ahem... Her name is Nalan Yanran," Ge Ye said with a light cough.

"Nalan Yanran? Nalan Elder's granddaughter, Nalan Yanran?" Xiao Zhan was first stunned, then overjoyed. "So it is Niece Nalan. Uncle Xiao has not seen you in many years. Please do not blame your uncle for failing to recognize you."

Upon learning that the girl was Nalan Yanran, Xiao Zhan also recalled what had happened all those years ago.

When the Xiao Family members in the hall learned that Nalan Yanran had come, they were all somewhat stunned.

The three elders exchanged glances, their brows furrowing.

They had an uneasy premonition.

Nalan Yanran bowed to Xiao Zhan and greeted him sweetly.

The two then exchanged a few words.

Xiao Zhan marveled that Nalan Yanran had reached the strength of a three-star Dou Zhe at such a young age, praising her rapid cultivation.

Faced with his praise, Nalan Yanran appeared very modest.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Nalan Yanran secretly tugged at Ge Ye beside her.

Ge Ye understood. Smiling at Xiao Zhan, he said, "Hehe, Clan Leader Xiao, the matter I have come to request today concerns Yanran. Moreover, the Sect Master personally raised this matter."

At the mention of the Sect Master, his expression became somewhat solemn.

Xiao Zhan's expression changed slightly as his smile faded.

He seemed to have thought of a possibility, and anger could not help rising in his heart.

"Mr. Ge Ye, please speak," Xiao Zhan said, his voice trembling slightly.

Noticing the change in Xiao Zhan's expression, Ge Ye felt somewhat embarrassed.

Yet when he remembered the Sect Master's affection for Nalan Yanran, he gritted his teeth and smiled. "Clan Leader Xiao, you also know that the Misty Cloud Sect's rules are strict. Furthermore, the Sect Master has high expectations for Yanran and is now essentially grooming her as the next Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect."

After a pause, Ge Ye continued, "Because of certain special rules, the Sect Master's successor may not become entangled with men before becoming the official Sect Master."

"After asking Yanran about it, the Sect Master learned that she still had a marriage arrangement with the Xiao Family. Therefore... therefore, the Sect Master wishes to ask Clan Leader Xiao to dissolve this engagement."

Bang! The jade cup in Xiao Zhan's hand instantly turned to powder.

The atmosphere in the hall fell silent at once. The Xiao Family's higher-ups were stunned by Ge Ye's words.

But soon, the looks they gave Xiao Zhan contained ridicule and mockery.

Chen Xuan sensed the hall's atmosphere turning tense.

He finally understood why Nalan Yanran had come to the Xiao Family.

She had come to break off the engagement.

Chen Xuan had not expected Nalan Yanran to have a fiancé.

He remained silent and chose to watch the show quietly.

Logically speaking, the Xiao Family should have been furious at having their engagement broken off.

Yet those Xiao Family higher-ups wore expressions of gloating.

Only Xiao Zhan showed anger.

The relationships in this Xiao Family are really interesting, Chen Xuan chuckled inwardly.

Glancing at Xiao Yan, Chen Xuan's eyes filled with curiosity. This guy is quite good-looking. I really wonder why he has a marriage arrangement with Nalan Yanran.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's face filled with anger, Ge Ye sighed helplessly and said calmly, "Clan Leader Xiao, I know this request is somewhat unreasonable, but please dissolve the engagement for the Sect Master's sake."

Xiao Zhan did not answer. A faint green Dou Qi covered his body, eventually forming a hazy, illusory lion's head around his face.

Not to be outdone, Ge Ye stepped in front of Nalan Yanran. His eagle-claw-like hands curled sharply as green Dou Qi gathered within them, radiating a fierce sword aura.

Sensing the powerful aura Ge Ye released, the Xiao Family higher-ups' expressions changed drastically. They immediately urged Xiao Zhan not to act rashly.

As the Xiao Family's clan leader, he had to consider the Xiao Family before acting.

Facing the colossal force that was the Misty Cloud Sect, Xiao Zhan could only yield in the end. "My Yan'er has mediocre talent. He is not worthy of you, Nalan Yanran."

To compensate the Xiao Family, Ge Ye took out an Ancient Jade box that gleamed green all over.

When he opened the box, a medicinal fragrance spread through the hall, invigorating everyone's spirits.

"Qi Gathering Powder?" the Xiao Family higher-ups cried out.

After Ge Ye explained that the medicinal pill had been personally made by Pill King Gu He, the Xiao Family higher-ups were moved.

They knew the value of the Qi Gathering Powder and desperately desired it.

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

At that moment, Xiao Yan, who had remained silent until now, spoke.

Everyone's gaze instantly gathered on his handsome face.

Chen Xuan raised a brow. "Oh? He seems to have some backbone."

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