The atmosphere in the Main Hall was quiet.
Everyone was shocked by the grand procession in-front of them. It is not difficult to see that these people likely have great status.
Xiao Zhan seating at the main seat along with the first and second elders stood up to greet them.
"Welcome. We are really honoured to have esteemed guests from the Yunlan Sect come to our humble abode."
A string of whispers immediately broke out among the members below.
"Did the patriarch just say Yunlan Sect?!"
"That's right. It seems they are really from that sect. No wonder they look so noble."
All of them looked at the group with awe and respect.
Yunlan Sect is a behemoth on par with the Royal family. Their strength and influence is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Infact, it is a dream for the people of Jiama Empire to be admitted in Yunlan Sect. Once they succeed, their life is settled. Resources and opportunities are everywhere in that place.
"Ge Ye, outer sect deacon of Yunlan Sect. I apologise for arriving on such short notice. I hope Clan leader Xiao won't mind."
The middle-aged man leading the group also cupped his hands and introduced himself.
"No..no. Please, take a seat."
After the initial greetings were over, the atmosphere unknowingly turned subtle.
Xiao Zhan couldn't figure out why Yunlan Sect, such a force would show interest in their Xiao family. If it was before, it maybe because of his son, Xiao Yan but now....
"I wonder if Yunlan Sect has any orders for us. Our Xiao family will try our best to co-operate."
Xiao Zhan finally couldn't hold back and asked directly. For a huge force to take notice of them, they must want something.
Ge Ye hesitated a little but finally sighed and started speaking: "Clan leader Xiao, do you recognise who she is?"
He pointed to the beautiful girl sitting quietly beside him. From the start, she looked calm and unbothered by the noise around her.
Xiao Zhan frowned slightly, trying to remember but ultimately shook his head.
Seeing that Xiao Zhan didn't recognise her, Ge Ye took a deep breath and continued: "She is the personal disciple recently accepted by the Sect Master. Her name is Nalan Yanran. She is also the Young Sect Leader of our sect."
After these words were spoken, not only the disciples below, but even Xiao Zhan and the elders were shocked.
Young Sect Leader!!
The weight of these three words are huge. This means she is confirmed to be the next Sect Master of the biggest sect in Jiama Empire.
How much talent and luck is needed to achieve that?!
The people below also widened their eyes and looked at the beautiful girl sitting in-front of them. Now, she looks even more noble and unattainable.
"Surname...Nalan? Are you the grand-daughter of Nalan Jie?"
Xiao Zhan suddenly recalled something and asked with some doubt.
"Hello, uncle Xiao. Yanran pays her respect."
The girl cupped her hands and bowed slightly. Though her voice was calm, there was a strange sense of detachment in her words.
"Haha...no need to be polite. Niece Nalan, you have grown so much since I last saw you. You are truly talented. Congratulations for your achievements."
Xiao Zhan laughed and congratulated her.
"Clan Leader Xiao, we came today to discuss something important."
At this moment, Ge Ye suddenly interrupted.
Xiao Zhan stopped laughing and also turned serious. At this moment, he felt an ominous premonition.
A talented girl who was betrothed to his son came to the door along with people from her sect after his son lost all his talent.
No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem to be good news.
Xiao Zhan unconsciously gripped the armrest of his chair, his mind increasingly tensed.
"Elder Ge Ye. Please speak. I have already said that the Xiao family is willing to help as much as we can."
Even if he had a guess, Xiao Zhan was still the Patriarch of a clan so his outer bearing was still calm.
"Clan Leader Xiao. As the Young Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, one has to go through countless trials and challenges. In this case, being distracted by wordly relations will only be a hurdle. So, I request that the engagement between Miss Nalan and Xiao Yan must be dissolved."
Ge Ye thought for sometime and brought up the topic as tactfully as possible.
But no one in the room is a fool.
Everyone heard the hidden meaning behind his words.
Don't you just want to break ties because Xiao Yan is a trash.
The armrest cracked!
Xiao Zhan stood up from his chair, his eyes red in anger. An illusory lion condensed above his head exuding terrifying pressure.
Ge Ye immediately protected Nalan Yanran and flared his own douqi.
The two auras from the two Da Dou Shis clashed in the middle of the hall and a strong gust of wind appeared, blowing everything away.
"Xiao Zhan, are you crazy! Quickly pull back your douqi."
"Xiao Zhan, don't forget you are the head of our clan."
The two elders who were watching the show until now was shocked and hurriedly scolded angrily.
That is the Yunlan Sect. How can a mere Xiao Zhan challenge them. Not to mention, he still represents the Xiao family.
If you want to die, leave us out of it.
Xiao Zhan also came back to his senses and pulled back his douqi.
It looked as if he has aged a lot in a moment.
Nalan Yanran saw all this and felt guilty but she was determined to break the engagement today.
She wouldn't marry a person she has never met in her life. Not to mention, this person has no talent!
What dignity will be left of her and her sect if she marries him?
Seeing Xiao Zhan sitting helplessly, she bit her lips and tried to say something: "Uncle Xiao, I..."
Before she could finish, Xiao Zhan shook his head and interrupted her: "No..no. I can't afford to be the uncle of the Young Sect Master of Yunlan Sect. Just call me Clan Leader Xiao."
Nalan Yanran lowered her head slightly. She also understood what she did today was a huge blow to Xiao Zhan so she just said her part: "Clan leader Xiao, my request is truly a little too much. My master has offered a Qi Gathering Pill as compensation for your inconvenience today. This is a 4th rank pill made by Pill King Gu He himself."
Nicely put, the Yunlan Sect offered this to prevent anyone from saying in the future that they have misused their power or forced a weak family to do something they didn't want to.
"Take it back."
At this time, before Xiao Zhan could respond, a voice echoed throughout the Hall.
Xiao Yan who was sitting quietly until now, stood up to face Nalan Yanran directly with his fist clenched and face contorted.