In the Main Hall.
Xiao Yan walked in and looked around. Just like the original Xiao Yan looked around, then he towards Xiao Zhan and three Elders and cupped his fists in greeting and said, "Father, Three Elder!"
"Haha, Yan'er, you came! Here, come sit." Seeing Xiao Yan arrival, Xiao Zhan stopped talking to his guests and nodded in the direction of Xiao Yan, waving his hand to indicate for Xiao Yan to take a seat.
Just like the original, with a slight smile, Xiao Yan ignored the lazy, almost hateful gazes from the three clan elders and searched for his seat. But, he was surprised at the result, he didn't have a seat…
"Haha, my position in the clan is just sinking lower and lower. It was better before, but now, they even embarrass me in front of guests, these old geezers…" Xiao Yao ridiculed himself silently, in his mind, he shook his head as if it could block the emotions that welled up within him.
In past three years after losing his talent and Cultivation, Xiao Yan had dealth with various embarrassments, so he uickly calmed down.
Looking at the motionless Xiao Yan, the young clan members let out soft, mocking laughter, showing their happiness at seeing Xiao Yan be made a fool.
Finally, Xiao Zhan realised Xiao Yan's predicament. A look of anger flashed across his face before being replaced with a bent eyebrow: "Third elder, you…"
"Ohh, really sorry. I can't believe that I forgot about young master. Hehe, I'll go get someone to prepare a chair!" The yellow robed elder smiled at the staring Xiao Zhan. He patted his forehead in an act of self-criticism but the belittling look in his eyes didn't fade.
Then, Xiao Yan silently sat on the chair provided by Third Elder.
He didn't have the company of Xun'er like the original, so he was isolated after losing his talent.
In past three years he spent his days in loneliness. He was bullied by everyone and no came to save him.
But after experiencing such psychological torture for three years, his current mood is quite good and he can ignore the mocking of hazes of everyone in the room.
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"Ahem." The white robed elder cleared his throat and stood up. Putting his hands together, he smiled: "Clan leader Xiao Zhan. The reason we came here for today is because we would like your help for something."
"Of course, Ge Ye, if you have any problems just let me know. If I can help you solve it, then I definitely wouldn't dare say no." To the visiting elder, Xiao Zhan did not refuse but since he did not know what the request was, he did not make any promises either.
"Hehe, Leader Xiao, do you know her?" Ge Ye smiled lightly and pointed to the girl next to him.
"Umm… I'm sorry, this girl is…" Xiao Zhan looked over the girl and awkwardly shook his head. Xiao Zhan had seen Nalan Yanran four years ago and at that time she still only a little girl.
Now, she is no longer a child, she has become a blooming teenager!
So he didn't recognise her for a while.
"Huh…Her name is Nalan Yanran."
"Uncle Xiao, I haven't come to pay my respect in a long time. It's my fault that you don't recognize me." Nalan Yanran sweetly said.
"Hehe, Yanran, I heard that you've become a student under sect master Yun Yun. At the time, I thought that it was just a baseless rumour, but now I realize that it's actually true. What incredible talent you must have…" Xiao Zhan complimented.
"It was just good luck…" Smiling lightly, Nalan Yanran began to feel uncomfortable and lightly tugged Ge Ye's robe with her hand under the table.
Ge Ye immediately felt the action of Nalan Yanran. He instantly knew what she wanted him to do.
"Hehe, Clan Leader Xiao, the request that I have relates to Yanran. In addition, this was assigned by our Sect leader…" Ge Ye kept his smile but when he mentioned the faction leader, he subconsciously lessened his smile and his face grew serious.
Like Ge Ye, Xiao Zhan stopped smiling. The Sect leader of the Faction of Misty Clouds was one of the most important people in the entire Jia Ma Empire. Xiao Zhan, who was a small clan leader, wouldn't dare to provoke her. But with her power, what would she need Xiao Clan to help with? She could be trying to recruit Xiao Feng right but Ge Ye just said that it was related to Yanran, so it's definitely not related to Xiao Feng, is it that?
A wandering thought crossed Xiao Zhan's mind causing the edge of his mouth to twitch slightly and his firm hand to start trembling, thankfully his hands were covered by his long sleeves. Taking care to push down the thought, Xiao Zhan shakily asked: "Mister Ge Ye, please do tell me what is the Sect's request?"
Ge Ye hesitated but he thought about how much the faction leader adored Yanran and thus, he clenched his teeth: "Leader Xiao, you know how strict the rules are in the Sect. In addition, sect leader views Yanran very highly, in fact, sect leader is expecting Yanran to be the next sect leader. However, due to a special rule, future sect leaders cannot have a relation with another male before they become the official faction leader…"
Taking a breath, Ge Ye continued: "When our faction leader asked Yanran about it, she realized that Yanran and the Xiao Clan had a marriage proposal, therefore, faction leader asks for Leader Xiao to… to cancel this marriage."
"KA!" The jade cup in Xiao Zhan's hands turned into a fine mist in an instant.
In the main hall, everyone was silent. The three clan elders were shocked by Ge Ye's words but soon afterwards, the elders glanced at Xiao Zhan with plain glee and ridicule.
"Hehe, how will you respond to this?" The three elders muttered.
Xiao Feng looked at all this and didn't say anything. He also motioned towards Xun'er and Xiao Yu to sit back and watch the show. After all, the real show was just beginning.
A couple of the younger kids didn't know about the set marriage between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, but after asking their parents about it, their faces brightened! Their glances towards Xiao Yan were full of ridicule and distaste…
Looking at Xiao Zhan's dark face, Nalan Yanran lowered her head and squeezed her fingers together.
"Leader Xiao, I know that this request is a little over the top, but because sect leader requested it, please cancel the marriage…" Helplessly letting out a breath, Ge Ye lightly whispered to Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan's hands curled into fists when he heard what Ge Ye said.
A while later,
Xiao Zhan fell back into his chair and emotionlessly watched the lowered head of Yanran. Finally, he said is a harsh tone: "Nalan, you have some guts. With such a daughter, I'm really envious of Nalan Su."
Nalan Yanran twitched: "Uncle Xiao…"
"No! Call me Clan Leader Xiao from now on. I don't deserve to be called Uncle; you're the future sect leader of the Misty Clouds Sexy,. In the future, you'll probably one of the most important people in Dou Qi mainland. My Xiao Yan only has modest talent, he doesn't deserve you…"
"Thank you Clan Leader Xiao." Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Ge Ye's face brightened. He apologized and said,: "Clan Leader Xiao, Sect leader understands that today's request is quite disrespectful. Therefore, she asked me to bring something, please accept it as an apology from our faction leader."
Ge Ye touched a ring on his hand and suddenly a completely pan-green jade box appeared in his hand…
Carefully opening the box, a fragrance swept through the entire main hall. Anyone who smelled it felt relaxed.
The three elders' curiosity got the better of them and they poked their head to see the contents of the box: "Qi Gathering Powder?
After seeing the Qi Gathering Dispersing Powder they didn't feel anything. After all they had already gotten countless third grade and fourth grade pills, so where would they care about mere Qi Gathering Dispersing Powder.
Ge Ye saw the bland reaction of elders of Xiao Feng and couldn't help but be taken a back.
He felt that just showing might not be enough so he spoke again, "As you can recognise, this is Qi Gathering Dispersing Powder. It is made by Pill King Gu He, the Elder of our Sect."
"It's made by Pill King Gu He." The three elders exclaimed together in suprise.
Gu He looked at their reaction with satisfied look on his face.
Right when the three elders were thinking about whether to accept the pill or not, after Xiao Feng gave many pills to them, they didn't lack pills. Now they were considering family as whole while thinking about the Qi Gathering Dispersing Powder.
Just then, a young voice filled with fury resonates within the main hall. "Mr. Ge Ye, it would be better if you kept the pill. Your request, we might not accept it!"
The main hall fell silent and everyone's gaze turns upon the delicate face of Xiao Yan in the corner.
The three Elders looked at Xiao Yan, then looked at each other. Finally they decided not to interrupt Xiao Yan. Anyway they didn't lack pills.
Xiao Yan was confused when he saw that three didn't say anything to stop him. Previously he thought they would obstruct him and try to get the Qi Gathering Dispersing Powder.
Pressing down his confusion, Xiao Yao quickly walks up and respectfully bows to his father, Xiao Zhan and three Elders. Afterwards, he turns around to face Nalan Yanran. Slowly letting a breath of air, he asks: "Lady Nalan, I would like to ask a question. Your visit here today, to release the marriage, did Grandfather Nalan give his consent?"
Up until now Nalan Yanran was still looking at Xiao Feng and didn't pay any attention to Xiao Yan at all. Only when she heard Xiao Yan asking her question about marriage, she turned her head and looked at him.
Xiao Yan didn't notice Nalan Yanran secretly looking at Xiao Feng otherwise, he might become even more angry.
Nalan Yanran replied, "Grandfather didn't give his consent. But! This is my own problem and it's not related to you at all."
"Since Grandfather hasn't said anything then I hope that you will forgive my father for not accepting your request. Our marriage was set by our two grandfathers and since none of them have said to release the marriage then this marriage will go on. Or else, the people that are trying to release the marriage would be disrespecting their ancestors! I think, you shouldn't do such a dishonorable thing." Xiao Yan stared straight at Nalan Yanran while speaking.
"You…" After being rebuffed by Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran couldn't find any argument to retort Xiao Yan's claim. Her face became ashen and heavily stomping her feet. She didn't know what to say for a second and fell silent.
It took a while for Nalan Yanran to regain her composure. She once again spoke, "Then what do you want, so that you will agree to the divorce. If you want more Qi Gathering Dispersing Powder, I can give it to you. Even fighting skill, I can also give.''
"Just tell me the condition, on which you agree to divorce."
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