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At this moment, Xiao Yan finally arrived, and his appearance immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.
"Father, three elders." Xiao Yan quickly walked forward and respectfully bowed to Xiao Zhan and the four others sitting on the high seats.
"Haha, Yan, you're here, please have a seat." Upon seeing Xiao Yan arrive, Xiao Zhan immediately paused his conversation with the guests, nodded at him, and gestured for Xiao Yan to find a seat.
Xiao Yan smiled in response to his father Xiao Zhan, ignoring the impatient and disdainful glances from the three elders nearby. Then he looked around the hall, only to realize that he couldn't find his seat.
"Alas, it seems that my position within the family is truly declining. It was fine before, but now I'm being embarrassed in front of guests by these three stubborn old guys..." Xiao Yan chuckled self-deprecatingly and shook his head.
As his gaze fell on the motionless Xiao Yan, the young people around couldn't help but sneer, clearly enjoying his embarrassment. At this moment, Xiao Zhan on the high seat also noticed Xiao Yan's awkwardness. A hint of anger flashed across his face as he furrowed his brow and said to the elder beside him, "The Second Elder, how could you..."
"Ah, I'm really sorry, I forgot to arrange Third Young Master's seat. I'll have someone prepare it right away," said the Yellow-robed elder who was being stared at by Xiao Zhan, with a faint smile. He lightly patted his own forehead in a self-reproaching manner, but the mocking expression in his eyes was undisguised.
Observing everything in front of her, Gu Yunzhi couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Various scenes from her memory surged to her mind, as the Xiao Family began to trouble Xiao Yan, labeling him as a "waste" due to his situation.
Just as Xiao Xun'er was about to speak, Gu Yunzhi stood up first and said, "Xiao Yan, your seat is over here. I'm sorry, I didn't realize I was sitting in your place." As she spoke, she intentionally or unintentionally released a wave of Dou Qi.
Xiao Xun'er was about to invite Xiao Yan to sit with him, but he choked back his words because of Gu Yunzhi's sudden move.
The three elders had originally wanted to see Xiao Yan embarrassed, so they deliberately did not arrange a seat for him, intending to make a fool of him in front of everyone. However, they did not expect that this temporarily added woman in green would actually help Xiao Yan out of his predicament.
The three elders were slightly stunned, their gaze shifting to Gu Yunzhi, their mouths moving slightly, but they did not speak again...
Because they sensed the aura of a Dou Spirit from Gu Yunzhi. This woman, who appeared to be only eighteen years old, had already reached such a level. Her cultivation talent had surpassed the realm of the geniuses of the Xiao Family.
Feeling this momentum, a sharp glint flashed in Xiao Xun'er's eyes. Clan leader Xiao Zhan also had to start taking this young woman in green seriously, as such a young Dou Zhe had never appeared in the small town before.
Xiao Yan hesitated slightly, unsure whether he should sit in the seat next to the Yunlan Sect. However, he didn't want to continue being the center of attention, so without hesitation, he walked over and sat in the seat vacated by Gu Yunzhi, conveniently next to Nalan Yanran.
Gu Yunzhi felt the cold breath from Xiao Yan and couldn't help but sigh again. Over the years, Xiao Yan must have suffered a lot. Her gaze swept over the ancient black ring on his hand, and for some reason, a complex emotion surged in her heart.
Suddenly, a strange voice sounded in Gu Yunzhi's heart.
"Ding dong, congratulations on successfully preventing Xiao Xun'er from helping Xiao Yan, avoiding the embarrassment caused by the Xiao family, completing the side quest to gain Xiao Yan's favor, earning five thousand gold coins, ten thousand experience points, and getting a chance to draw a lottery card."
Lin Zhi-xin suddenly realized that this was how the side quest was resolved, and it was interesting to receive all these rewards.
After some small talk, Nalan Yanran was eager to get to the point and signaled to Elder Geya.
"Cough, cough." The old man in the white robe cleared his throat gently, stood up, and bowed to Xiao Zhan, smiling as he said, "Chief Xiao, the main reason I came to The Xiao Family this time is to ask for a favor."
"Haha, Mr. Geya, whatever it is, just speak up. As long as it's within The Xiao Family's capabilities, we won't refuse." Xiao Zhan didn't dare to be disrespectful to the old man and quickly stood up to respond. However, since he wasn't clear about what the other party was asking for, he didn't fully commit in his words.
Geya smiled and pointed to the girl next to him, asking with a smile, "Chief Xiao, do you know her?"
Xiao Zhan paused for a moment, carefully looked at the girl, and somewhat awkwardly shook his head, saying, "Sorry, my eyesight is poor. Who is this young lady...?"
Geya had a slight cough and revealed, "She is Nalan Yanran."
"Nalan Yanran? The granddaughter of Lord Nalan, Nalan Yanran?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan was first shocked, then delighted, and quickly showed a warm smile to the young girl: "So you are Nalan's niece. It's been many years, and I didn't recognize you. I apologize for my oversight, Uncle Xiao."
The scene and the atmosphere made everyone present pause for a moment. The three elders looked at each other, frowning slightly.
Nalan Yanran sweetly smiled and said, "Uncle Xiao, my niece has not come to pay her respects. It's the younger generation's fault for being impolite. How could we blame you?"
Xiao Zhan joyfully said, "I heard before that Nalan's niece was taken in as a disciple by the Sect Leader of Yunlan Sect—Yu Yun. At that time, I thought it was just a rumor, but I didn't expect it to be true. Niece is truly gifted..."
Nalan Yanran smiled lightly and responded somewhat awkwardly, "It's just my niece's good fortune..." As she spoke, she gently tugged on the sleeve of Geya beside her.
Geya smiled again and said, "Haha, Chief Xiao, the matter I am asking for today is related to enchanting. Moreover, it is personally ordered by Grand Master..." His expression became serious when he mentioned the sect leader.
At this time, Gu Yunzhi had already gone from standing to sitting. The people of the Xiao family did not dare to neglect her, as she had reached the level of Dou Ling, so they had someone find a chair for her. She was originally thirsty and drinking tea, but suddenly choked when she heard this, coughing a few times.
Everyone turned their attention to Gu Yunzhi: "It's okay, it's okay, I just accidentally choked. Please continue the conversation."
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Zhan's expression changed slightly, and his previous smile disappeared without a trace.
He knew very well that the position of the sect master Yunyun in the Gamma Empire was not to be underestimated, while he was just a small leader of the Xiao family, undoubtedly not comparable. But if Yu Yun's strength and influence were so strong, why would they need the assistance of the Xiao Family? Moreover, Geya said that this matter was related to Nalan's niece, what does that mean? As he pondered, a certain possibility made Xiao Zhan's mouth twitch involuntarily, and his large hand trembled slightly in his sleeve.
Fortunately, his hand was covered by his sleeve, otherwise it would have been noticed. He struggled to suppress the anger in his heart and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Mr. Geya, what do you mean?"
"Cough...," Geya seemed somewhat embarrassed, but thinking of the sect leader's affection for Nalan Yanran, he gritted his teeth and said, "Chief Xiao, as you know, the rules of the Yunlan Sect are strict. The Grand Master has high hopes for enchanting, basically regarding her as the future sect leader of Yunlan Sect. However, according to certain specific rules, before formally becoming the sect leader, she cannot have any involvement with any man..."
Lin Zhi-xin is a bit confused. In her search of Yu Yun's memories, she didn't mention this. Alright, Nalan Yanran, you can even come up with this kind of excuse to break off the engagement.
Elder Geya continued, "Upon learning about the engagement between enchanting and The Xiao Family, Grand Master hopes that Chief Xiao can annul this engagement."
Xiao Zhan At the moment when the words fell, the jade cup in his hand shattered with a loud noise, turning into pieces on the ground.
Lin Zhi-xin Shouted in alarm, "This is not good. Won't this affect the impression of The Xiao Family on the future Yunlan Sect Sect Leader Yu Yun?"
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