.
"Her name is Nalan Yanran."
"Nalan Yanran? Nalan Jie's granddaughter, Nalan Yanran?" Upon hearing Ge Ye's words, Xiao Zhan finally remembered and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He then quickly smiled and said, "Niece Nalan, Uncle Xiao hasn't seen you for many years either. Please don't blame me for not recognizing you."
"It's my fault for not visiting Uncle Xiao. I should be the one apologizing," Nalan Yanran said with a sweet smile.
Ge Ye, who was standing to the side, chimed in, "Clan Chief Xiao, the reason we're here today is actually to discuss the marriage between Yanran and Xiao Yan of your Xiao family back then."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's expression changed slightly.
Even Xiao Yan, who had remained indifferent until now, turned his gaze over, his expression changing slightly as if he had thought of something.
But even Kuzunoha found it difficult to say what was about to happen.
"Clan Chief Xiao, there's no one else here, so I'll be frank. We've come here hoping your Xiao family can dissolve the engagement between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran." In the end, he finally said it.
really...
Having vaguely guessed what was going on, Xiao Zhan clenched his fists, his face turning grim.
Being jilted by someone at your door is a terrible feeling.
There were no other members of the Xiao family present, otherwise he would have already lost his temper on the spot because of this humiliation.
Even Xiao Yan's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.
Over the past few years, Xiao Zhanping has endured enough scorn and pressure because of his affairs.
Now that Nalan Yanran has come to break off the engagement again, wouldn't that make it impossible for the father and son to hold their heads up in the Xiao family?
"To express our apologies, we have also brought a Qi Gathering Powder as a gift, hoping it can help Young Master Xiao restore his cultivation."
As he spoke, Ge Ye took out a brocade box from his storage ring and opened it, revealing a fragrant medicinal pill inside.
The Qi Gathering and Dispersing Techniques can guarantee a 100% success rate for those with nine levels of Dou Qi to break through to the Dou Zhe level!
This kind of elixir is priceless in a place like Wutan City!
"We don't want this pill. Please take it back, Mr. Ge Ye." Xiao Zhan didn't speak, but Xiao Yan, standing to the side, clenched his fists and said in a suppressed voice.
"You don't want to break off the engagement?" Nalan Yanran asked anxiously.
"I cannot agree to this," Xiao Yan said. "This marriage was arranged by my grandfather and Elder Nalan Jie themselves. Without their consent, I cannot do it."
Over the years, he has endured countless taunts and disdain. Although he has developed an extraordinary tolerance, it does not mean that he has no temper at all.
We're being bullied like this, how can we tolerate it?
"You!" Nalan Yanran's pretty face turned pale with anger.
Just then, another voice rang out from the corner: "If you break off the engagement, I can help you restore your Chain Repair talent, how about it?"
Everyone looked over in surprise and saw it was Xu Qi.
Xiao Yan frowned: "What do you mean?"
"I know why you've fallen to this state. Don't you want to regain your talent for cultivation? Don't you want your father to be proud of you again?" Xu Qi tempted.
"Do you think I'd believe you?" Xiao Yan refused, but his eyes were clearly already showing some emotion.
"On one hand, there's a meaningless marriage agreement; on the other, there's the chance to regain your talent for cultivating chains and make those who have looked down on you all these years look at you with new eyes. Think carefully about which one to choose," Xu Qi said calmly.
A look of struggle appeared on Xiao Yan's face.
Even Xiao Zhan's expression showed some emotion.
If Xiao Yan can truly recover his cultivation, then it doesn't matter if the mere marriage contract is dissolved.
After all, having real strength is more important than pestering someone relentlessly.
but,
"Hmph, I, Xiao Yan, don't need your charity! Since you're so determined to break off the engagement, then today, I'll grant your wish!"
After saying that, Xiao Yan strode to his desk, wrote furiously, and a letter of divorce fell to the ground.
Then he suddenly pulled out a dagger from the side, cut a wound on his palm, and stamped a bloody handprint on the letter of divorce.
"It's not you who's here to annul the engagement, but I, Xiao Yan, who's divorcing you! From this day forward, you, Nalan Yanran, and my Xiao family will have absolutely no connection whatsoever!"
"You...you dare to divorce me?" Nalan Yanran's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.
She only came to annul the engagement, but who knew Xiao Yan would turn around and divorce her instead?
Xu Qi, standing to the side, was speechless.
He was also thinking of tricking Xiao Yan into agreeing to annul the engagement, and ideally, handing over Yao Lao's ring at the same time.
Even if Xiao Yan regains his talent for cultivating chains, he still won't become the Flame Emperor.
Now look what happened, this guy still managed to write a letter of divorce.
Xu Qi was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth.
"Nalan Yanran, three years from now, I will personally go to the Yunlan Sect to settle this score with you and wash away the shame of today!" Xiao Yan said angrily.
Although he wrote the letter of divorce today.
But to outsiders, it would only be seen that Nalan Yanran used her powerful background to make Xiao Yan annul the engagement.
Only by proving himself can he truly wash away the shame!
"Alright! Xiao Yan, I'll be waiting for you at the Yunlan Sect in three years!"
Nalan Yanran was so angry that her face turned pale, and she turned around and quickly left the Xiao family.
Ge Ye and the others quickly followed.
"well."
Xu Qi shook his head helplessly and got up to follow.
"Hey, what's your name?" Xiao Yan suddenly called out to him.
"Hmm?" Xu Qi turned around in confusion. "Xu Qi, what can I do for you?"
"Xu Qi… I'll remember you. One day, I will challenge you!" Xiao Yan said coldly.
Xu Qi laughed.
This guy not only made a three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran, but also wants to challenge her?
"Quite the boast, I'll be waiting."
If it weren't for the fact that the Xiao family secretly has Douhuang bodyguards from ancient clans, Xu Qi would have considered killing Xiao Yan right now to prevent future troubles.
...
The group stormed off from the Xiao family, boarded flying magical beasts, and left Xiaowutan City.
Throughout the journey, Nalan Yanran was so angry that she couldn't utter a single word.
Ge Yedi looked embarrassed and didn't dare to speak.
They originally went to annul the engagement, but now it's Nalan Yanran who's been divorced.
What should I say about this when I get back?
Xu Qi had nothing to say.
Things eventually took an unexpected turn, and the three-year agreement finally came to pass.
The funniest part is that Xiao Yan even held a grudge against him.
...
Upon returning to Yunlan Sect, Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye went to report the situation to Yun Yun, while Xu Qi returned to the Fighting Skills Pavilion.
With Nalan Yanran's annulment of the engagement temporarily settled, and the subsequent three-year agreement need not be addressed for now, Xu Qi should now put his own plans on the agenda.
He has already converted most of the talents in the Yunlan Sect, and there are no useful or advanced talents left.
Staying here would hinder his breakthrough in cultivation.
"It's time to go out and explore..."