Purple-robed Girl's Words

Chapter 31: The Purple-robed Girl's Words

The higher-ups of the Xiao Family were livid when they heard Xiao Yan refuse the Cloud Mist Sect's compensation.

The three elders immediately became enraged.

"Xiao Yan, who gave you permission to speak here? Shut your mouth!" one elder snapped, his face darkening.

"Xiao Yan, step back. I know you're upset, but we'll handle this," another older elder said.

Xiao Yan showed no sign of backing down in the face of the elders' interference.

He scoffed, "Elders, if they were breaking off the engagement with your son or grandson today, would you still say the same thing?"

Xiao Yan knew full well that the three of them coveted the Qi Gathering Powder.

Because he understood its usefulness to the Xiao Family.

"You..." The three elders faltered.

The short-tempered elders' eyes darkened, and their Dou Qi slowly enveloped them, as if preparing to teach someone a lesson.

"Elders, Brother Xiao Yan is right. He's the one involved in this matter, so you shouldn't interfere," the purple-robed girl's clear voice echoed through the hall.

Seeing the purple-robed girl speak, the three elders' arrogance instantly vanished. They exchanged glances and could only choose to remain silent.

Who exactly is this girl? Even the Xiao Family higher-ups are afraid of her, Chen Xuan thought, looking at the purple-robed girl with intense curiosity.

A girl who still had a hint of childishness about her, yet could make the Xiao Family higher-ups wary, must have some special means.

Next, Xiao Yan began his conversation with Nalan Yanran.

After listening to their exchange, Chen Xuan understood one thing.

It turned out Nalan Yanran had come to the Xiao Family to break off the engagement without her family's consent.

She was using the Cloud Mist Sect to pressure the Xiao Family.

With the Cloud Mist Sect's prestige in the Jia Ma Empire, a small Xiao Family naturally wouldn't be taken seriously.

Nalan Yanran was quite infuriated, and in the end, she even made a promise.

If Xiao Yan agreed to the annulment, the Cloud Mist Sect would accept him as a disciple, allowing him to cultivate within the sect.

At the same time, the Cloud Mist Sect would also offer three more Qi Gathering Powders as compensation.

But even with the tempting conditions Nalan Yanran offered, Xiao Yan remained unmoved.

Staring at Nalan Yanran with murderous intent, Xiao Yan snarled, "I truly want to kill you!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's angry desire to act, Xiao Zhan quickly interjected, "Yan'er, don't be rude!"

The Xiao Family was no match for the Cloud Mist Sect; offending such a colossal power would plunge the Xiao Family into an irreversible disaster.

Finally, Xiao Yan's ferocious and terrifying expression returned to calm.

Nalan Yanran stared at Xiao Yan, her attitude firm, stating that her visit this time had the Sect Master's approval.

The disparity between her and Xiao Yan was too great; there was simply no hope for them to be together.

Facing Nalan Yanran's words, which sounded like a judgment, Xiao Yan sneered, "Miss Nalan, you should know how embarrassing it is for the man when the woman breaks off an engagement on the Dou Qi Continent."

"Heh, I have a thick skin, so it's no big deal for me. But my father, he's the patriarch of our clan. If he were to truly agree to your request today, how would he manage the Xiao Family in the future? How would he even maintain a foothold in Wutan City?"

Nalan Yanran remained unmoved by Xiao Yan's almost explosive demeanor.

She was determined to succeed in breaking off the engagement this time.

She wanted to control her own destiny and not have it arranged for her from birth.

After some thought, Nalan Yanran proposed a pact.

She would wait three years. If Xiao Yan could defeat her after three years, then she would acknowledge the engagement.

If she won, the engagement agreement would be void.

But Xiao Yan stated that he was a good-for-nothing now, a waste who hadn't been able to advance for three years.

Asking him to go to the Cloud Mist Sect to duel Nalan Yanran three years later was simply asking too much.

So Xiao Yan advised Nalan Yanran to be kind: "Miss Nalan, for the sake of Elder Nalan, I, Xiao Yan, have a few words of advice for you. 'Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; do not bully a young man in poverty!'"

"Good, a very good 'Do not bully a young man in poverty!' My son, Xiao Zhan, is indeed extraordinary!" From his seat of honor, Xiao Zhan's eyes lit up, and he slammed his fists onto the table, splashing tea.

Nalan Yanran's face darkened at being lectured.

As a proud daughter of heaven, how could she swallow being lectured by a good-for-nothing?

"What right do you have to lecture me? Even if your talent was unmatched before, you're a good-for-nothing now!"

"Fine, I, Nalan Yanran, will wait for the day you surpass me again. I will no longer mention the annulment of our engagement today. Three years from now, I'll be waiting for you at the Cloud Mist Sect. If you have the ability, show me how far you can rise!"

"If you can defeat me then, I, Nalan Yanran, will be your servant for life, completely at your command!"

"Of course, if you're still this useless three years from now, then you'd better hand over that annulment contract obediently!"

Chen Xuan heard everything clearly from the side.

When he heard Nalan Yanran's later words, he immediately disagreed.

"I object!" Chen Xuan declared loudly.

Chen Xuan, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

Elder Ge was a bit stunned, not expecting Chen Xuan to intervene.

Under Nalan Yanran's bewildered gaze, Chen Xuan walked over and wrapped an arm around her slender waist.

Their close contact created a very intimate atmosphere.

Nalan Yanran's cheeks flushed, a little caught off guard.

She hadn't expected Chen Xuan to dare embrace her in front of everyone.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan's face turned terribly grim.

He felt as though a lush green grassland was sprouting on his head.

"I'm your man. How can I let you agree to a duel with someone else?" Chen Xuan's tone was domineering. "If he wants you, he'll have to kill me first. Remember, he has to kill me. Otherwise, don't even think about getting you. I can also give him three years; I'll be waiting for him at the Cloud Mist Sect."

Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Nalan Yanran felt a warmth in her heart.

This scoundrel finally said something touching.

"No need for three years. I have absolutely no interest in this woman."

With that, Xiao Yan ignored Nalan Yanran, whose face was icy cold, and abruptly turned around, striding quickly to a table. He picked up a brush and began writing furiously.

The ink flowed, then the brush stopped!

He used a short sword to cut a gash in his left palm.

His blood-covered hand left a glaring crimson handprint on the white paper.

"Don't think I, Xiao Yan, care that much about your so-called genius wife! This isn't a contract to annul our engagement; it's a certificate from this young master expelling you from the Xiao Family!" Xiao Yan glared at Nalan Yanran. "From now on, you, Nalan Yanran, will have no connection whatsoever with my Xiao Family!"

Having said his piece, he knelt before Xiao Zhan, his face full of stubbornness, and remained silent.

Having been "divorced," Nalan Yanran's face was filled with shock, and her heart seethed with anger.

How could this good-for-nothing "divorce" her?

What right did this good-for-nothing have to "divorce" her?

"Divorce my foot! Do you really think she's your wife? Why don't you take a good look at yourself in a mirror? What part of you is worthy of my Yanran?" Chen Xuan sneered. "You're not married. Yanran isn't your wife. Don't think so highly of yourself."

Xiao Yan chose to ignore Chen Xuan's mockery.

He walked towards Xiao Zhan.

"Father, three years from now, your son will go to the Cloud Mist Sect to personally wash away today's humiliation for you." Xiao Yan kowtowed heavily, then rose and headed out of the main hall.

As he passed by Nalan Yanran and Chen Xuan, Xiao Yan's clear, youthful voice spoke coldly, "Three years from now, I will come for you two."

With that, he walked out without looking back.

"Your objective has been achieved, so please leave," Xiao Zhan said, his face impassive, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white.

It was clear his inner fury had reached its peak.

Chen Xuan took Nalan Yanran's fair, jade-like hand and said to Elder Ge, "Elder Ge, take the Qi Gathering Powder. Let's go."

Elder Ge forced a bitter smile. Things had escalated to this point, which was beyond his expectations.

He had intended to leave the Qi Gathering Powder as compensation, but Xiao Zhan didn't care for it, so he had no choice but to take it back.

"Miss Nalan, I hope you and your lover won't regret today's actions. Furthermore, don't think you can run rampant just because you have the Cloud Mist Sect backing you. The Dou Qi Continent is vast, and there are many people stronger than Yun Yun."

Just as Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran were about to exit, the Purple-robed Girl's clear voice suddenly rang out.

Her tone carried a faint coldness.

Chen Xuan and the others turned around. What greeted their eyes was a pair of beautiful eyes like autumn water, then they saw a wisp of tiny golden flames emerge from those beautiful eyes.

Upon seeing the faint golden flames in the Purple-robed Girl's eyes, Elder Ge was suddenly shocked, his expression filled with terror.

He hastily led Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran out of the Xiao Family hall.

Seeing Elder Ge's actions, the Xiao Family members were all bewildered.

Chen Xuan was even more speechless.