Chapter 188: The Three Year Agreement

The moment Xiao Yan appeared, Nalan Yanran also opened her slightly closed eyes, looking at the figure before her with complex emotions.

"Yan'er, let's just stop at a touch for this bout; don't make too big a scene!"

Just as Xiao Yan was about to say something, a familiar voice arrived; following the sound, he looked up.

Xiao Zhan nodded slightly with a smile.

"Yun Zhi?"

Before Xiao Yan could even feel joy, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of Yun Yun behind Yun Shan, her red lips slightly parted and her eyes full of shock; his pupils constricted, and he exclaimed in his heart.

And Yun Yun's expression at this moment was not overly calm either; suddenly discovering that the Yao Yan who had once lived with her for a time in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and for whom she held strong affection was actually the legendary Xiao Yan,

Yun Yun found it completely unbelievable.

And Yun Yun's abnormal behavior was naturally noticed by Yun Shan.

Understanding the former's cold and aloof nature, how could he not understand that the boy named Xiao Yan had truly walked into her heart?

Otherwise, even if they were acquaintances, Yun Yun would not have such intense emotional fluctuations.

He sighed inwardly, "I'm afraid I won't be able to keep this disciple!"

He spoke up to remind her: "Yun'er, what is wrong with you?"

"Ah?" Yun Yun came back to her senses, only then remembering her loss of composure, and immediately said in a calm tone, "Teacher, I am fine."

She even explained in a way that only made things more obvious: "I just did not expect that Xiao Yan could reach a Three-Star Great Dou Master from the third stage of Dou Qi within three years."

"Right?" At this moment, Xiao Zhan suddenly popped up, "My Yan'er's talent is quite good, isn't it? Sect Master Yun?"

As an old father, and having received instructions from Xiao Long,

Xiao Zhan had been sparing no effort to build up favor for Xiao Yan in front of Yun Yun.

And although Yun Yun felt a bit strange about Xiao Zhan's attitude,

she still said politely:

"Indeed,

your son's talent is quite outstanding,

even Yanran is slightly inferior."

Question: How does an old father feel watching his future in-law publicly poach his own wall?

Yun Shan coughed lightly,

"Clan Leader Xiao,

our match should be able to begin now, right?"

"Oh!" Xiao Zhan immediately remembered the important business; this future daughter-in-law matter could wait until later!

"Senior Yun Shan, please proceed!"

At the same time, Xiao Zhan said in his heart: "Yan'er, you must seize this opportunity to perform well!"

Yun Shan announced from the high platform: "This Three Year Agreement is intended to resolve the grievances between both parties; the match shall stop at a touch..."

Because he had received instructions from Xiao Zhan beforehand, Xiao Yan did not suddenly choke Yun Shan with a "life and death are determined by fate," but just quietly listened until it was time to start fighting.

Fortunately he did not do that, otherwise whether he could still get along with his future father-in-law would be a different matter.

However, the emotional changes in Xiao Yan's heart caused by the reunion with an old friend had not yet been suppressed, and a feeling of distraction still remained.

Finally, Yun Shan announced: "The match begins!"

As the words fell, Nalan Yanran instantly held her sword and shot out, and Xiao Yan was a step slower but met her with no less speed.

Following that was a dazzling and intense exchange.

Both of their speeds left behind trails of afterimages; many people could not even distinguish their movements.

However, the many experts watching were all existences above the Dou Wang level, so for the speed of mere Great Dou Masters, there was naturally no problem.

But even the group of cultivating seniors were very amazed by the strength of Xiao Yan and the other.

Soon, Xiao Zhan's expression became a bit off, because Xiao Yan had actually fallen into a disadvantage.

This was not what made Xiao Zhan unhappy,

if the strength was insufficient, Xiao Zhan would not blame Xiao Yan.

But he could easily perceive that Xiao Yan was distracted,

appearing absent-minded; it looked like the two were trading blows, very lively.

In reality, Xiao Yan was passively receiving moves every time; being able to hold on until now was entirely due to the exceptionally outstanding combat instincts he had trained over a long period.

And Xiao Zhan was clearly not the only one in the know; Yun Shan was the same, but Yun Shan was also a clever person and naturally guessed the reason.

Yet he was helpless about it, and could only say that the sudden appearance of the two of them had caused each other's hearts to tremble; it just depended on whether Xiao Yan could adjust in the subsequent battle.

If he could adjust back, then this match could still be fought. If he could not adjust back, Xiao Yan would surely be defeated!

The turning point of the matter appeared when Nalan Yanran used the Wind Spirit Fractal Sword. Eight sword shadows surrounded and strangled, putting Xiao Yan in precarious danger for a moment.

Facing this move, Xiao Yan could not dodge in time and was directly stabbed in the arm, and this blow completely woke Xiao Yan up.

According to a comparison of true strength, even if Xiao Yan's cultivation was slightly weaker than Nalan Yanran's, he could still suppress her.

But in the battle just now, Xiao Yan was clearly at a disadvantage.

"What, little Yanzi, do you know where you went wrong?" Yao Lao's aged voice sounded.

"Teacher, I was wrong." Xiao Yan admitted his mistake decisively, while a firm look flashed in his eyes, "But I will not continue to be wrong."

"Hmm." Yao Lao said earnestly,

"If you really want to see that girl named Yun Zhi... oh, it should be Yun Yun, you can naturally do so after the Three Year Agreement ends; it won't matter if you wait a moment."

"Get your priorities straight!"

"Yes, Teacher!"

"The real battle has only just begun!" Feeling the suddenly changed aura of Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan could not help but reveal a satisfied smile.

Not disappointing Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan threw his Heavy Xuan Ruler toward Nalan Yanran under the astonished gazes of the crowd, and as expected, it was easily dodged by the latter.

The heavy Heavy Xuan Ruler plunged directly into the battle platform.

Voluntarily giving up his weapon? Many people were puzzled, wondering if this was a case of breaking the pot because it was already cracked.

Subsequently, Xiao Yan's performance shocked the entire arena; having lost the Heavy Xuan Ruler, his speed surged once again, and he immediately bypassed Nalan Yanran, striking her back with a palm.

Nalan Yanran let out a muffled groan, her expression quite pained; Xiao Yan's combat ability was completely unsealed the moment he lost the Heavy Xuan Ruler.

Following that, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Yan, empty-handed, instead beat Nalan Yanran into a steady retreat.

"Why is this?" Hai Bodong asked in confusion, "After this little fellow lost his black ruler weapon, his combat ability has increased in every aspect; how strange!"

To Hai Bodong, the feeling Xiao Yan gave before and after the fight was as if he were a different person; if the previous fight was like a sheep constrained at every turn, he was now a fierce tiger released from its cage, invincible!

"Clan Leader Xiao, could you enlighten us?" Many experts looked toward Xiao Zhan, who was revealing a smile, and even Yun Yun was no exception.

"You all do not know!" Xiao Zhan did not hide it, "The black ruler in Yan'er's hand has the effect of suppressing Dou Qi, so his previous performance was not his true combat strength."

"Suppressing Dou Qi?" Some people were quite shocked; this kid named Xiao Yan was not a pushover either, actually using that kind of weapon to fight all along.

In the distance, some experts cast gloating gazes toward Nalan Jie, who had collapsed into his seat.

"The Nalan Clan truly has a good eye, to actually be able to push such a genius away; I admire you, I truly do!"

Nalan Jie's old rival, Mu Chen, said sarcastically.

Not to mention anything else, the fact that Xiao Yan could achieve this level of accomplishment within three years was enough to prove his talent.

Not to mention the Xiao Clan he represented behind him; it could be said that if not for Nalan Yanran's sudden breaking of the engagement, no one in the entire Jia Ma Empire would dare to provoke the Nalan Clan in the future.

But now...

It's ruined!

Just while everyone was talking, the battle between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran also entered its final stage.

"The two little fellows are about to use their ultimate moves!" In the distance, Xiao Wu's tone rose slightly, drawing a roll of the eyes from Xian'er behind him.