Chapter 55: Break Off the Betrothal, Don't Deceive a Poor Girl—What Does It Mean?

Wu Tan City, Xiao family

Xiao Zhan sat in the main seat, watching Na Lan Yanran, his face smiling, yet his mind grew more probing.

Xiao Zhan knew the Xiao family and the Na Lan family had a marriage contract, but that was when the Xiao family had a Fighting King stationed; now the Xiao family had declined, and the relationship with the Na Lan family was vague, and he did not think that merely seizing Wu Tan City would make the Na Lan family look up to them.

"Na Lan niece, you've grown so big, hehe, it's really been a long time," Xiao Zhan said.

Na Lan Yanran bowed, "Hello, Uncle Xiao."

Xiao Zhan smiled and nodded, "Xiao Yan will be here soon; he was out training and just returned, so you two youngsters can meet him."

Na Lan Yanran clasped her hands, "I came this time to discuss my matter with Uncle Xiao regarding Xiao Yan."

In the great hall, Xiao Zhan and the Grand Elder and others exchanged glances—related to Xiao Yan?

Xiao Zhan and the others fixed their gazes; they did not believe the Na Lan family would voluntarily give a daughter to the Xiao family.

Then there must be another possibility…

"Father, what do you need me for?"

A bright voice echoed into the hall; seeing a figure in black enter, Na Lan Yanran's eyes showed added displeasure.

An ordinary face, a fallen family—how could they match her Fighting Emperor's direct transmission status.

The Grand Elder ordered chairs to be prepared and sat beneath his subordinates.

Xiao Zhan signaled Xiao Yan to be quiet first, and introduced, "This is Na Lan Yanran, the Na Lan family's daughter, currently cultivating at Yun Lan Sect, and also… your fiancée."

Xiao Yan's posture stiffened. Fiancée? Though he knew such a person existed, this was his first meeting, and he looked at Na Lan Yanran with curiosity, "Hello, I am Xiao Yan."

"Hello," Na Lan Yanran replied blandly.

Xiao Yan frowned, "What does this girl mean? She comes with ill intent."

Seeing the atmosphere become awkward, Na Lan Yanran spoke directly.

"Uncle Xiao, I came this time to break off the marriage."

With those words, the whole hall was shocked.

The Grand Elder suddenly stood, "Break off the marriage?"

Na Lan Yanran nodded, her eyes resolute, "Exactly."

The Second Elder's palm veins bulged, "If such conduct spreads, how will our Xiao family survive in Wu Tan City!"

Na Lan Yanran was startled, apparently not having considered that, but stubbornly said, "Whether you agree or not, I will still break off the marriage; everyone has the right to pursue their own happiness!"

Xiao Zhan's gaze darkened, "Na Lan niece, you are right, but that does not mean our Xiao family can be trampled at will."

On the Dou Qi Continent, marriage contracts can be dissolved, but in this manner—being confronted by the bride's side at the family gate, in front of all clan members, to break off the marriage—Xiao Zhan's lineage's face suffered a severe blow.

Fortunately, the Xiao family is now united like iron, having just unified Wu Tan City, a time of strong cohesion.

In the crowd, Xiao Mei curled her lip, "With your strength, Cousin Xiao Yan could go eight hundred rounds with you without a single turn."

Xiao Ning, standing aside, nodded gravely, "Indeed, Cousin Xiao Yan's younger brother taught us Fighting Technique a few days ago; his strength was that of a four-star Fighting Master; this Na Lan Yanran truly knows no good sense."

Listening to the surrounding whispers, Na Lan Yanran's face turned embarrassed; why was this so different from what she expected, why were they all mocking her? She, Na Lan Yanran, is a direct disciple of Yun Lan Sect; how could a family that only has a Great Dou Master mock her!

How dare they!

"Alright, everyone be quiet," Xiao Yan stood, his gaze as calm as water, as if he didn't care about Na Lan Yanran's words at all.

"You and I have never met; dissolving the contract is possible, breaking it off is not."

Xiao Yan's words were clear: we don't know each other, the marriage contract can be dissolved, but it is impossible to let you humiliate the Xiao family.

Na Lan Yanran was stunned, suddenly feeling a wave of shame; what was up with Xiao Yan's attitude, not caring?

Stop joking, backed by Yun Lan Sect and the Na Lan family, each far stronger than the Xiao family by hundreds of times; he shouldn't be indifferent—he must be pretending, trying to attract her attention. Hmph, childish!

"Stop pretending to be lofty; you're unworthy of me. Today I decide to cancel this marriage!" Na Lan Yanran snorted coldly.

Xiao Yan's eyelid twitched; this guy, really, he didn't know where to start scolding.

"Bang!"

Xiao Zhan slammed the table hard, "Enough, Na Lan niece, since you look down on our Xiao family, the marriage contract shall be dissolved."

"Clan Leader!"

"Uncle Zhan!"

The crowd below erupted in astonishment, the marriage contract dissolved like that? Shouldn't they properly reprimand this clueless girl?

Xiao Zhan's eyes remained clouded, "However, please go back and tell the Na Lan elder that our Xiao family will, someday, pay a visit to the Na Lan family."

Na Lan Yanran was at a loss, but Ge Ye stepped forward in time, "Clan Leader Xiao, this matter does not involve the Na Lan clan leader; it is authorized by the Sect Master of Yun Lan Sect."

Yun Lan Sect—this name made Xiao Zhan frown subconsciously, but recalling his second son Xiao Li, a sixteen-year-old Dou Spirit, "Yun Lan Sect? Bah, one day I'll also reclaim my standing!"

Xiao Yan was a bit impatient, "I've already agreed to dissolve the contract; why are you using Yun Lan Sect to pressure my Xiao family?"

An equal dissolution of the marriage contract between Yun Lan Sect and the Xiao family? If that spreads, others won't believe it; Xiao Yan's agreement to dissolve the contract will, in any case, damage the Xiao family's reputation.

Considering this, Xiao Yan's eyes flashed with displeasure; this woman was truly annoying—if there were big matters, he could discuss them with their family alone, so why summon everyone?

Na Lan pulled out paper and brush, and Xiao Yan wrote a single character.

"Stop!"

"Na Lan Yanran, since you refuse a peaceful resolution, I will cancel you; remember, it is the Xiao family that cancels you!"

Na Lan Yanran froze on the spot; already under heavy pressure from the Xiao family's gossip, now her anger surged, and she clenched her fists.

"I am not using Yun Lan Sect to pressure you; I just want to tell you that you and I are destined to belong to different worlds. You are from a small clan; even if you have some talent now, later you will lack resources, become weak, and ultimately fall into mediocrity."

Xiao Yan was utterly annoyed; this foolish woman truly thought he wouldn't get angry.

His whole aura erupted; the level of a four-star Dou Master almost completely crushed Na Lan Yanran.

"You're right; we truly are not people of the same world."

Xiao Yan forced down his anger; he could not make enemies of his clan. Yun Lan Sect, to the current Xiao family, is a colossal power that must not be offended, so he could not strike her, lest the situation become irreparable.

But Xiao Yan suddenly thought of his second brother; if the second brother were present, he would surely have beaten Na Lan Yanran already.

Nalan Yanran's face turned pale, "Fighting Master!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's aura fully unleashed, Ge Ye hurriedly stepped in front of Nalan Yanran, blocking the aura for her, and his own breath inevitably leaked out.

Xiao Zhan could no longer bear it, "Old Master Ge Ye, do you still want to make a move against my son?"

An azure lion head appeared, the strength of a six-star Great Fighting Master almost completely suppressed the newly entered Great Fighting Master Ge Ye.

Seeing the clan leader about to act, the Grand Elder and others certainly wouldn't hesitate; for a moment, the hundreds of people inside and outside the hall no longer held back—they had long found these two from the Yunlan Sect displeasing.

Ge Ye's face turned as white as paper, his voice trembling, he silently cursed in his heart, "Everyone, it's a misunderstanding."

Nalan Yanran's body trembled, yet she remained standing straight, staring straight at Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yan, although you are stronger than me now, I have the backing of the Yunlan Sect, a Fighting Emperor-level master, a Fighting King-level grandfather—what makes you think I cannot turn the tables?"

Nalan Yanran grew more agitated as she spoke, "Xiao Yan, let me, Nalan Yanran, advise you here: thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—do not bully a poor maiden!"

（@，@） Overturn the Heavenly Gang

(End of chapter)