Fights Break Sphere: Rock King's Leisurely Journey into the Mortal World

Chapter 61 Nalan Yanran: “So what!”

The holy city of Gama, the Nalan family.

In the slightly dull room, Nalan Su's fist slammed down on the solid table like a sledgehammer.

Instantly, a dull sound echoed in the silent space, like an outburst of long-suppressed emotion. He raised his head slightly, his eyes revealing uncontrollable resentment as he glared at Nalan Yanran across from him. He said coldly, "Hmph, even now, you're still dreaming of becoming the so-called Master of the Yunlan Sect? Don't be so naive as to think that you achieved your status as the Young Master of the Yunlan Sect through your own hard work."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran's brow furrowed, a flicker of irritation flashing across her eyes. She straightened slightly, her voice rising a few notches as she retorted with a hint of stubbornness and reluctance, "Father, you're going a bit too far. Isn't that right? I'm the direct disciple of Yun Yun, the leader of the Yunlan Sect! Some time ago, I was even personally awarded the title of Young Sect Leader by the Sect Leader. Isn't all of this the result of my diligent practice and unremitting efforts?"

"Hehe..." Nalan Su sneered softly, and that laugh seemed to be mixed with endless ridicule and helplessness.

He shook his head slightly, as if he was very disappointed with Nalan Yanran's words. He really didn't want to look at Nalan Yanran's face, which was now a little stiff due to excitement, so he slowly turned around, with his back to her, and said slowly with a hint of imperceptible fatigue and helplessness in his tone:
"Yanran, you are still too naive and think things are too simple..."

"Alas, Yanran, when will you truly grow up? Have you ever wondered why you were able to enter the Yunlan Sect at the age of ten, and even have direct contact with the Sect Master, Yun Yun, and even be accepted as his personal disciple?"

"Hmph, do you even need to ask? I have extraordinary talent and am a rare cultivation genius in the past hundred years. Naturally, I have this opportunity." Nalan Yanran raised her chin slightly and responded confidently.

"Haha, you really take all the credit for this on your own? Well, let me ask you this: if it weren't for our family's prominent status as one of the three great families in the imperial capital, how would you have had the opportunity to enter the Yun Lan Sect? If it weren't for your grandfather holding the important position of the Imperial Lionheart Marshal, how would you have been able to meet Yun Yun, a high-ranking figure in the Yun Lan Sect? How would you have been accepted as her personal disciple? Do you really think your talent is so incredible? You know, without Yun Yun's careful guidance, without the Yun Lan Sect's significant allocation of resources, and without the elixir support provided by Gu He, do you think you could have achieved your current success on your own?"

"So what? I'm originally from the Nalan family, and my grandfather was the Lionheart Marshal of the Empire. Even though I hold such a high position in the Yunlan Sect and possess the strength I have today, it's all thanks to their support. How can I say that this is shameful? Yes, I may have overemphasized my own efforts and neglected the support of my family and grandfather, but these are what I already have. Since I have them, it's reasonable. How can I be ashamed of this?"

"Hehe." Nalan Su shook his head slowly, as if all his strength had been drained away, his voice filled with weakness. "Hey, what if I told you that the Xiao family you have always looked down upon, and that Xiao Yan you have always despised, were actually in the same position within the empire twenty or thirty years ago?"

"What? You're talking about that loser? How could he have the same status as me?!" The name "Xiao Yan" echoed so frequently in Nalan Yanran's ears that it made her feel annoyed. She simply couldn't understand why a man who was considered a loser, and whose family was also considered incompetent, could be so valued by her father and grandfather.

"It's not impossible," Nalan Su explained. "The 'waste' Xiao Yan you keep mentioning, his grandfather Xiao Lin, was so powerful that he even surpassed your grandfather. The Xiao family once possessed assets and influence in the imperial capital that were no less than those of the Nalan family. Moreover, our two families have always had a deep bond, and your grandfather and Xiao Lin were close friends. However, while out on one trip, they were suddenly attacked by a sixth-level monster. In that life-or-death situation, it was Xiao Yan's grandfather who stepped forward and saved your grandfather at the cost of his own life. Afterwards, Xiao Lin succumbed to his injuries and passed away soon after."

There was a glint of disbelief in Nalan Yanran's eyes. She found it difficult to fully accept the old stories her father told her.

After all, those events that happened before she was born were only her first encounters. In her memory, ever since her birth, the imperial capital's power structure had been dominated by the three great families: the Nalans, the Mus, and the Mitels. So how could a so-called fourth family—the Xiaos—appear out of nowhere? Moreover, that was the Xiao family she had once ridiculed and dismissed as worthless.

Nalan Su turned around slowly, as if all the strength had been drained from his body, and he sat back limply in his chair.

He sighed softly and continued, "The engagement between you and Xiao Yan was actually made jointly by your grandfather and the two patriarchs, Xiao Lin, after that heartbreaking event. Xiao Lin's primary hope was that after his passing, the Nalan family would remember their old friendship and provide more support to the Xiao family, now without the protection of a Dou Wang powerhouse. But what about our Nalan family? To be honest, we merely memorized the engagement. Perhaps the Xiao family deeply despised us for our betrayal; or perhaps we were wary of your grandfather's Dou Wang prowess. When the Xiao family was ruthlessly expelled from Jia Ma Holy City, our Nalan family chose to stand by in silence, without much struggle or accusation. This action has already made us owe the Xiao family a debt. Yet, you personally severed this last remaining, delicate bond, with such cruelty and decisiveness."

"Father, now that things have come to this, the facts are set in stone. What's the point of dwelling on it? Did Grandpa ever force Xiao Lin to help? That was his own choice. Besides, after Xiao Lin left, he never asked our Nalan family for help. Since they haven't asked, why should we rush to help? Aren't you just adding to our worries by saying this? Now the Xiao family is just a run-down family in a third-rate city. You also said that the last ties have been broken. Once the three-year agreement is up, the dispute between our Nalan family and the Xiao family will be completely resolved. What else do you have to worry about?"

"Hmph, what would you do if I told you that our Nalan family is about to become a ruined family in that third-rate city you mentioned?" Nalan Su really didn't want to look at Nalan Yanran's expression anymore. He never thought that his daughter would be so short-sighted, arrogant and rude.

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(End of this chapter)