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"Nalan Yanran, that name sounds familiar."

Xiao Yan quickly went through the information in his mind and immediately recalled the other party's identity.

Nalan Yanran is the granddaughter of Nalan Jie, the Lionheart Marshal of the Jia Ma Empire, and his betrothed since childhood.

Back then, Xiao Yan's grandfather, Xiao Lin, was also a Dou Wang powerhouse. He was a close friend of Nalan Jie and had saved Nalan Jie's life many times.

After Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were born at almost the same time, Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie made a pact to be betroth them as children.

Unfortunately, when Xiao Yan was three years old, Xiao Lin was seriously injured in a battle with his enemy and died.

Since then, the relationship between the Xiao family and the Nalan family has gradually become distant.

However, Nalan Jie valued his reputation most in his life, and even though the Xiao family had fallen on hard times, he still did not take back the marriage contract.

Therefore, over the years, Xiao Yan had only heard of the other party's name and knew nothing else about him.

"Hehe, she's Xiao Yan's fiancée. What's she planning to do all this way to Wutan City? Could she be here to propose in person? But then again, my Xiao Yan is a hot commodity."

Sitting next to Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er teased him playfully.

Her words left Xiao Yan speechless.

"Oh, Xun'er, how dare you tease me? I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget."

Xiao Yan feigned anger, slowly reaching out with both hands towards Xiao Xun'er, wanting to tickle her.

"Brother Xiao Yan, spare me!"

Xun'er dodged to the side, playfully fighting with each other in the solemn council hall, completely ignoring everyone else present.

"Alright, Yan'er, we have important guests coming soon, so you should at least pay attention to your image."

Finally, it was Xiao Zhan who spoke up, and Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er stopped and sat back down in their seats.

"The other party is from the Yunlan Sect, so I have to go out and meet them personally, otherwise it would be impolite. What about you, Yan'er?"

Xiao Yan waved his hand in response: "Father, I'm not very interested in matters outside the family, so I won't get involved."

Xiao Zhan didn't say much about this and led several elders to the Xiao family gate to welcome the guests.

Xiao Zhan stepped out of the gate with a smile on his face: "I heard that we have distinguished guests today. It turns out to be my niece Nalan. You came to my Wutan City without giving us any prior notice. People, quickly prepare wine and food. My Xiao family cannot be impolite."

Xiao Zhan then ordered his men to prepare a banquet immediately, showing no disrespect to Xiao Yan's fiancée.

Although he didn't expect the Xiao family to be able to climb the social ladder by marrying the Nalan family, his son was so accomplished that it wouldn't be a loss of face for him to be with Nalan Yanran.

"There's no need for a banquet. I came here without telling my teacher and grandfather. Let me introduce you. This is Elder Ge Ye, a steward of the Yunlan Sect."

Upon hearing that the other party was from the Yunlan Sect, and considering the attire worn by Nalan Yanran, Xiao Zhan immediately understood what was going on.

Yunlan Sect is the largest sect in the Jia Ma Empire. Nalan Yanran is exceptionally talented and was taken in as a personal disciple by Yun Yun, the sect leader of Yunlan Sect, several years ago.

Perhaps decades from now, she will become the new sect leader of the Yunlan Sect.

It was precisely because of this that her status rose so high that even the Nalan family could not easily control her.

"So it's Elder Ge. Nalan's niece, Elder Ge, this isn't the place to talk outside, please come in."

Xiao Zhan beckoned the two into the hall, while Xiao Yan had been eagerly waiting inside, wanting to see what his fiancée looked like.

The moment Nalan Yanran walked into the hall, both Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran widened their eyes.

"It's you?!"

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were both very surprised, never expecting that it was the same person they had met at the treasure stall before.

On the contrary, Ge Ye smiled secretly, as if it were all expected.

After all, Xiao Yan's reputation as a genius had already spread to the Yunlan Sect and the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire.

In the entire Wutan City, Xiao Yan is probably the only one who can reach the Dou Shi level in his teens.

Ge Ye did not intervene when Nalan Yanran was attacked by the Qi-Sealing Powder, partly because he was certain that the young man was Xiao Yan.

In this way, a good first impression can be left for the two of them when they meet.

After all, a genius like Xiao Yan is of great interest to both the Yunlan Sect and the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire.

As a steward of the Yunlan Sect, he naturally had to consider the sect's interests and use Nalan Yanran's connection to bind Xiao Yan to the Yunlan Sect.

Perhaps in a few decades, the Yunlan Sect will produce two Dou Huang powerhouses at the same time!

"Hehe, no wonder Brother Xiao Yan wouldn't tell me where he went. It turns out he had a romantic encounter. This Sister Nalan is quite pretty."

Seeing Xiao Yan's reaction, Xiao Xun'er felt somewhat conflicted, but she could only pretend not to care and use the jokes she usually loved to make with Xiao Yan to cover up her true feelings.

"Hehehe, so Yan'er and niece Nalan have already met. Then I don't need to introduce them anymore. Since niece Nalan is here to see Yan'er, then young man, let's talk privately. We old folks won't interfere."

"No need, Uncle Xiao Zhan. It's easier to handle things if we talk about them in front of everyone."

Nalan Yanran then looked at Xiao Yan: "I came to Wutan City this time for my own sake. My grandfather made a marriage agreement between me and Xiao Yan with Old Master Xiao of the Xiao family, but I don't approve of their actions. My destiny should be chosen by myself!"

Nalan Yanran's words made the faces of the Xiao family members present turn serious, and even Ge Ye's expression turned slightly unpleasant.

In fact, many members of the Xiao family had a premonition that Nalan Yanran's sudden visit was probably not a good thing. The worst possibility was that she wanted to unilaterally annul the engagement.

Just then, Nalan Yanran drew her sword and pointed it at Xiao Yan: "Although I don't approve of the marriage arranged by my grandfather, don't say I didn't give you a chance. Make your move and prove to me that you are worthy to be my husband."

Nalan Yanran's purpose for this trip was very clear: she wanted to test the strength of this so-called Xiao family genius.

Gaining your own approval is simple: just surpass yourself, and that's enough.

Upon hearing Nalan Yanran's words, all the members of the Xiao family present breathed a sigh of relief.

However, this very expression provoked Nalan Yanran's dissatisfaction: "Uncle Xiao, what do you mean by this? Do you really think I can't beat Xiao Yan?"

Although Xiao Yan had previously demonstrated great strength, the cultivation technique he practiced was of a relatively low level.

As the personal disciple of the Yunlan Sect Master and a nine-star Dou Zhe, he was not necessarily weaker than this genius.

"Niece Nalan, that's not what I meant. What I meant was... you're still too young. It's understandable that you're not as good as Yan'er right now."

Xiao Zhan's lips twitched from time to time, as if he was trying his best to suppress a laugh. After all, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran were the same age, so there was no question of one being younger than the other.

If he had some concerns about Xiao Yan before, he had no worries after Xiao Yan showed his strength.

Even some of the Xiao family members present could see the situation clearly. If Xiao Yan were a one-star Dou Shi, the opponent could still put up a fight with his background.

The problem is that Xiao Yan is only a fifteen-year-old six-star Dou Shi. How can he fight him?

Even Ge Ye behind him couldn't help but shake his head, realizing that his worries were unnecessary.

The more they acted this way, the angrier Nalan Yanran became.

As the pride of the Yunlan Sect, she found that no one of her peers had any hope for her.

"Xun'er, do you think I won against her or deliberately lost?"

In fact, Xiao Yan had no feelings for Nalan Yanran at all, so even if the engagement was broken off, it wouldn't mean anything to him.

"Of course we have to win! But the other person is a girl, so Brother Xiao Yan can't let her lose too badly."

Xiao Xun'er certainly didn't want Xiao Yan to marry someone else, but she knew very well that it would be difficult for her and Xiao Yan to be together.

If there is a girl who truly accepts Xiao Yan, she will also wish her well.

"Alright, since Sister Xun'er has said so, then let's see how I win her over."