Chapter 333: Let Jiang Lin Fly a Little Longer
While Nalan Yanran was gravely injured and unconscious, a young woman in green robes sat cross-legged in the Yunlan Great Hall, sighing softly before slowly rising to her feet.
"Sect Master." The elders of Yunlan Sect immediately bowed their heads to the woman, each of them wearing different expressions. One of the elders, Yun Suo, who was the Grand Elder of Yunlan Sect, had an especially dark expression.
"In this battle, Xiao Yan won," Yun Yun ignored the surrounding elders and spoke softly to the outside of the hall. With the assistance of Dou Qi, her voice echoed across the entire Yunlan Mountain.
Outside the Yunlan Great Hall, on the square, Xiao Yan, who had just handed the gravely injured Nalan Yanran to the other elders of Yunlan Sect, heard this and immediately stood up. He then lightly bowed towards the majestic Yunlan Great Hall, which was shrouded in mist, saying, "Xiao Yan thanks the Yunlan Sect Master."
Although it seemed that Yunlan Sect hadn't done anything, the fact that they were quietly acknowledging Xiao Yan's victory made him very satisfied. After all, the Yunlan Sect Master was a Dou Huang, and she had come to witness his three-year appointment. She hadn't shown favoritism, and that alone won Xiao Yan some good feelings. Also, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel that her voice sounded somewhat familiar.
"According to your bet, the loser is to become the servant of the winner. So, will you fulfill this bet now? I am Nalan Yanran's master, and while she is severely injured and unconscious, I can decide on her behalf," Yun Yun's voice was calm and distant, as though she had little interest in making Nalan Yanran a servant to Xiao Yan.
"Senior, your chosen disciple is quite clever!" On the other side of the room, Jiang Lin heard Yun Yun's words and immediately flattered the white-haired elder beside him.
Yun Shan, this white-haired elder, didn't look like his true appearance. With the nourishment of Dou Qi, he should have appeared younger, but he had chosen a more inconspicuous elderly form to avoid drawing attention.
"Hmph, although you speak the truth, that doesn't change the fact that you're currently a prisoner," Yun Shan's expression softened slightly after Xiao Yan had humiliated Yunlan Sect, then he gave a slight snort, looking somewhat smug. It was clear that Jiang Lin had struck a chord with him.
"Senior, the way you speak, calling me a prisoner? If my master finds out, he'll definitely be furious with you," Jiang Lin rolled his eyes in resignation. Wasn't it just that he had carved a small hole in Yunlan Sect's protective array, which hadn't been fixed yet? The way Yun Shan spoke made it seem like he was afraid Jiang Lin would run away.
"So, what do you think? If Xiao Yan decides to continue embarrassing Yunlan Sect, what should we do?" Yun Shan's gaze fixed on Xiao Yan in the center of the square, sizing him up from head to toe. The Strange Fire, his alchemy talent, his Dou Qi talent, his combat prowess, and that powerful Dou Qi weapon—all these aspects made Xiao Yan an extraordinary individual. Yun Shan couldn't help but have some thoughts on the matter.
"Don't worry, Senior. If Xiao Yan doesn't know his place and insists on making trouble, I'll go up and knock his teeth out myself, without you needing to say anything!" Jiang Lin was slightly startled when he heard this. If Xiao Yan's matters could be resolved easily, he'd prefer that. However, he feared that Xiao Yan might get too cocky, and if he pushed things too far, he would truly be beyond saving.
Jiang Lin praised Yun Yun's point, because she, as a Dou Huang master, was solemnly discussing the bet between her disciple and Xiao Yan. At this moment, Xiao Yan's choice between being magnanimous or greedy was a matter of a single thought, with no other choices. Even the other onlookers at Yunlan Mountain would witness Xiao Yan's decision. If Xiao Yan went too far, it would truly make him seem foolish.
"Alright, it's over. Let Xiao Yan stay at Yunlan Sect for a while. We need to ask him a few questions." Yun Shan shook his head. It was clear that Jiang Lin was with Xiao Yan, and he didn't trust his words. But Jiang Lin's background was special, and Yun Shan knew he couldn't move against him. Likewise, Jiang Lin knew Yun Shan couldn't harm him, so he was acting too lively and carefree, not at all like a proper prisoner.
At this moment, hearing Yun Yun's voice, Xiao Yan was also slightly startled. He immediately raised his voice and said, "The so-called bet was just Nalan Yanran speaking without thinking. It wasn't the purpose of my coming to Yunlan Sect. I simply wanted to formally and equally annul my engagement with Nalan Yanran. From now on, there will be no further ties between me and Nalan Yanran. The fate is gone!"
Xiao Yan had a feeling that if he had asked Nalan Yanran to become his servant at this moment, the Yunlan Sect Master might have agreed immediately. But this was absolutely not something he would do. First, Xiao Yan found Nalan Yanran a hassle, and seeing her every day as a servant would only make things worse. Second, Xiao Yan knew the importance of knowing when to be content. If he made her his servant, he would become awkwardly stuck in the Gama Empire.
However, Xiao Yan was still very grateful that the Yunlan Sect Master had brought this matter up. This way, he could sever his ties with Nalan Yanran completely, and it would be in front of so many witnesses. This was the true annulment of their engagement, not the childish antics of Nalan Yanran.
"Since that is the case, I will accept your terms on behalf of my disciple, Nalan Yanran. All the friends of Yunlan Sect, please bear witness. From now on, there will be no further connection between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan, and all debts will be cleared." Yun Yun breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. Though she knew the possibility was slim, she was still worried that Xiao Yan would push things too far and demand Nalan Yanran as his servant. As her master, Yun Yun would likely accept the terms in front of so many witnesses. But given Nalan Yanran's temperament, she would likely try to kill herself out of guilt, which Yun Yun didn't want to make more complicated.
"Finally, it's over." Hearing Yun Yun's words, Xiao Yan felt a slight relief. With the Yunlan Sect Master's approval, he knew that this troublesome faction would no longer cause him any trouble.
"A young man with loyalty and righteousness, indeed," on a tree on Yunlan Mountain, Jia Xing Tian and the others couldn't help but smile and praise. Clearly, Xiao Yan's measured actions had earned the approval of these old figures. After all, in the Gama Empire, everyone was bound to meet again at some point, so it was better not to make any unwise moves.
"That kid can leave now!" Xiao Yan cupped his hands in a bow toward the Yunlan Great Hall and prepared to turn and leave.
However, just as he was about to leave, a voice suddenly shouted behind him:
"Wait!"
(END CHAPTER)
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