Chapter 124: There's a Story Here!

After closing the door to his room, Xiao Yan turned around, a hint of weariness immediately surfacing on his face. He rubbed his slightly darkened eye circles and spread his hands helplessly toward Hai Bodong.

Hai Bodong picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, saying to Xiao Yan: "I dare say the first thing that fellow will do after going back is investigate our background."

"Let him be. Anyway, by tomorrow he'll probably know my background anyway. The Mo Family is nothing. What we should do now is get ourselves into shape. Traveling is really exhausting. Once we've rested up, we'll enter the Mo Family at dawn to look for Qing Lin." Xiao Yan stretched his back, ready to sleep soundly.

Long periods of flight are extremely tiring on the eyes and spirit. Even if Dou Qi is sufficient, flying continuously in the Sky will absolutely wear one out mentally.

Just as Xiao Yan was about to wash up and crash, in the corridor outside the room—whether by design or coincidence—Ling Lin, leading Nalan Yanran, happened to stop right across from Xiao Yan's room. The two opened the door and walked in slowly.

The morning light of dawn streamed in through the patterned windows.

In the room, Xiao Yan, who had been sitting cross-legged on the Green Lotus cultivating after waking, slowly opened his eyes. A faint green glint flashed past his dark pupils.

Xiao Yan took a deep breath of the cool morning air, immediately feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

"This Green Lotus can soothe the spirit and sharpen the mind. It really is a rare Treasure."

After putting away the Green Lotus, Xiao Yan walked out of the room. Hai Bodong was already waiting for him.

"Let's go, Hai Lao. Today, while the Mo Family is busy, we'll sneak in and find Qing Lin first, then give that old fellow Mo Cheng a proper 'birthday celebration.' I've already thought of the gift."

"Tsk tsk tsk, poor Mo Family. Today the red event might just turn into a white one." Hai Bodong shrugged helplessly. Xiao Yan had no intention of hiding the killing intent in his eyes at all.

Xiao Yan didn't even bother concealing his identity. The Mo Family alone—without even counting Yun Lan Sect—wasn't even a match for the current Xiao Clan.

What was the Mo Family? He even knew the Sect Master of Yun Lan Sect, and had joined the Hall of Souls.

After leaving the room, Xiao Yan casually closed the door, then walked down the corridor to the stairs.

And at that very moment! At the main entrance of the inn, Nalan Yanran, dressed in a tight-fitting, trailing moon-colored robe, stood quietly. Her delicate, alluring figure wrapped in the moon robe appeared uniquely charming.

At this moment, she was smiling and saying something to Ling Lin beside her. In the Hall, one after another, furtive, heated gazes swept over Nalan Yanran.

As his footsteps slowly descended the last flight of stairs, Xiao Yan suddenly raised his head slightly. As if sensing something, Nalan Yanran looked toward the staircase at the same moment.

Their gazes! Just like that! Met!!!

Suddenly freezing, both of their bodies stiffened violently on the spot as if struck by lightning!

Although three years had passed and both had changed considerably, Xiao Yan could still recognize Nalan Yanran!

And Nalan Yanran recognized at a glance the man she had been 'yearning for day and night'—Xiao Yan!

For a moment, the atmosphere froze!!!

Or rather, it got awkward!

Hai Bodong, a shrewd old fox as expected, saw Xiao Yan pause. Following Xiao Yan's gaze toward the entrance, he also happened to see Nalan Yanran freeze.

Hai Bodong immediately raised his eyebrows. This atmosphere! These expressions! These gazes!!!

There's a story here!!!

Hai Bodong now only wanted to grab a handful of sunflower seeds, sit down, and enjoy this grand show!

Nalan Yanran clenched her teeth slightly, her expression turning cold, her gaze solemn. A surge of uncontrollable anger and humiliation suddenly welled up in her heart!

Xiao Yan, on the other hand, felt a bit embarrassed and wanted to walk around her. He had never expected that a mere Outer Deacon's birthday banquet would actually invite the Young Sect Master of Yun Lan Sect.

Her body trembling slightly, after a long moment, a fierce aura slowly awakened within Nalan Yanran's body.

"Yanran?" Ge Ye sensed something, frowned, and looked toward the staircase. With a sudden boom, Ge Ye's body trembled. Clearly, he had also recognized Xiao Yan!

That broken engagement back then had been kept very well hidden. Ge Ye didn't dare say that Nalan Yanran had lost to someone her age. After all, who would believe that a Disciple from a remote City's clan had actually broken two of Nalan Yanran's fingers with a single punch head-on!

The Young Sect Master of Yun Lan Sect couldn't even take a single punch from someone of the same Cultivation Realm! If this got out, it would surely cause an uproar!

At this moment, many people also sensed something was off and looked toward the two of them one after another. Those with keen instincts had already picked up on something.

"I didn't expect you to come to Yan City too," Nalan Yanran said in a low voice.

"Uh... pure coincidence."

Nalan Yanran's gaze hardened as she said: "It's been almost three years. Since that's the case, why don't we fulfill the agreement from back then right here in Yan City!"

Xiao Yan shrugged and said: "Sure, we can, but I still have things to do today. How about tomorrow?"

"You're here to attend the Mo Family's birthday banquet too?"

Xiao Yan frowned slightly and said noncommittally: "I guess you could say that."

To make a woman yearn for him day and night, Xiao Yan could indeed be considered a successful man.

For a moment, the scene was unnervingly quiet. Everyone held their breath, waiting for this grand show to begin.

Just then, Ge Ye stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Xiao Yan, and said: "Young Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan, it's been a long time."

One doesn't strike a man who smiles. Xiao Yan returned the smile with a cupped-fist salute and said: "It's been a long time, Mr. Ge Ye."

Xiao Yan hadn't even broken off the engagement yet! And after what happened three years ago, the Nalan Clan had gone crazy, desperately trying to stop Nalan Yanran from breaking off the engagement.

Moreover, Ge Ye could vaguely sense that Xiao Yan had now reached the level of a Great Dou Master!

From Dou Zhe to Great Dou Master in three years—this rate of advancement was no slower than Nalan Yanran's. This made Ge Ye's heart tremble with fear!

With the help of the Dantian Alchemist Gu He, and the guidance of Sect Master Yun Yun, they still couldn't pull apart the gap in Cultivation Realm!

This talent is simply too high!

Ge Ye looked at Hai Bodong beside him, and his pupils immediately contracted. He couldn't sense Hai Bodong's strength at all! Bottomless, like a Shen Yuan!

"I've only felt this kind of sensation from the Sect Master!" Ge Ye was terrified inside.

Ge Ye cupped his hands and said: "In that case, why doesn't Young Master Xiao come with us to the Mo Family?"

Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows. He had been wondering how to sneak into the Mo Family, but now—perfect, there's a mole!

Ge Ye secretly shook his head at Nalan Yanran and said in a low voice: "Yanran, you only used the Purple Crystal Pill given by Elder Gu He to break through to Great Dou Master half a year ago. The effects of the Purple Crystal Pill last for a year. During this year, your Cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort. I suggest you cultivate for another three or four months. It would be better that way."

Hearing Ge Ye's words, Nalan Yanran actually restrained her aura. It was evident that these three years had made her more composed.

Xiao Yan exchanged a glance with Hai Bodong. Using Soul Resonance, Xiao Yan said: "Hai Lao, once we're inside the Mo Family later, please go find Qing Lin. She has a Fourth Rank snake-type magical beast by her side. Help me take her away. Leave Mo Cheng to me."

(End of this chapter)