Chapter 78: Annulment, A Swarm of Ants Fighting Over Scraps
The three elders seated at the top of the hall were briefly stunned by Ge Ye's words. However, after a moment, their gazes toward Xiao Zhan were filled with mockery and ridicule.
These three elders had always opposed Xiao Zhan as the Xiao Clan's leader. After all, if it weren't for him, one of them would have taken the position instead.
Now, someone had come to annul his son's engagement. If this went through, Xiao Zhan's authority as clan leader would take a massive hit. When that happened, it would be their chance to seize power.
Some of the younger members of the clan were unaware of Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's engagement. However, after asking their parents about it, their expressions quickly became amused and excited.
Heaven and earth! Lady Nalan has finally avenged us!
All eyes in the hall turned toward Xiao Yan, filled with mockery and scorn. Even with his thick skin, his expression darkened to an extreme degree…
Nalan Yanran, on the other hand, couldn't even lift her head. Even though she had come with full determination, she was still a young girl. The pressure of carrying out such a matter made her anxious, and she nervously twisted her fingers together.
But what could Ge Ye do? The bad guy had already been played there was no turning back now.
"Clan Leader Xiao, I understand that this request is difficult, but please consider the Sect Master's wishes and agree to annul the engagement…" Ge Ye sighed helplessly.
He wanted to make it as clear as possible that he was just an unwilling messenger. Otherwise, he would only end up displeasing both sides. Even so, Xiao Zhan was already seething with rage.
Xiao Zhan's fists clenched tightly, and a faint blue Dou Qi surged around his body. Gradually, the energy gathered at his face, forming the illusory shape of a lion's head this was the Xiao Clan's most powerful technique, the Fierce Lion Berserk Strength, a mid tier Xuan rank technique.
Seeing Xiao Zhan suddenly release his Dou Qi, Ge Ye's expression became serious. He stepped in front of Nalan Yanran protectively, his claw like hands flexing as green sword energy condensed around them. His technique, Greenwood Sword Technique, was a lower tier Xuan rank skill from the Yun Lan Sect.
As the powerful aura of the two men clashed, the younger members of the Xiao Clan immediately turned pale. A suffocating pressure filled the hall, making their chests tighten.
The battle hadn't even begun, yet the sheer energy pressure was already testing the talent of those present. However, no matter how talented these young people were, a Dou Grandmaster's aura was not something they could withstand.
Xiao Zhan was a five star Dou Grandmaster, while Ge Ye was a seven star Dou Grandmaster. Their released Dou Qi was like a crushing weight on the weaker members of the clan.
For the so called "geniuses" of the Xiao Clan, this pressure was simply unbearable. They clutched their chests, struggling to breathe.
Of course, the one suffering the most was none other than Xiao Yan.
Not only was he emotionally devastated, but even his body was being tormented. How could someone with only three stages of Dou Qi possibly withstand this?
His chest felt incredibly tight, as if he had a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat, unable to spit it out. The frustration and humiliation were unbearable.
Among the younger generation, only a few remained unaffected. Unsurprisingly, they were the ones sitting on the right: Gu Xun'er, Nalan Yanran, the little clown from Yun Lan Sect, and the ever unshaken Wu Tian.
For Wu Tian, neither his soul nor his body would be affected by these two old men. To him, their power was nothing more than an ant's struggle. If he had shown even the slightest reaction, that would have been strange.
Just as Xiao Zhan's breathing grew heavier, the elders at the top of the hall shouted sternly, "Xiao Zhan, stand down immediately! Don't forget, you are the clan leader of the Xiao Clan!"
This snapped Xiao Zhan out of his rage. His body stiffened, and the Dou Qi surrounding him gradually dispersed until it vanished completely.
He slumped back into his chair, his face pale and unsightly. Looking at Nalan Yanran, who remained silent with her head lowered, his voice turned hoarse as he muttered, "Niece Nalan, such boldness… Nalan Su must be proud to have a daughter like you."
Nalan Yanran's delicate figure trembled slightly. For a young girl, calling off an engagement was already an embarrassing matter. But she had no choice she had to stand by her decision.
She lifted her head and softly said, "Uncle Xiao…"
"Haha, just call me Clan Leader Xiao," Xiao Zhan interrupted coldly. "I am unworthy of the title 'Uncle.' You are the future Sect Master of the Yun Lan Sect, destined to be a great figure of the Dou Qi Continent. My son, Xiao Yan, is but a talentless commoner he is indeed unworthy of you, a heavenly genius."
Hearing this, Ge Ye was overjoyed and quickly said with a forced smile, "Clan Leader Xiao, the Sect Master understands that this request is inappropriate, so she has sent a gift as compensation."
With that, a green jade box appeared in Ge Ye's hands.
When he opened it, a strange fragrance filled the hall.
Wu Tian's nose twitched. Why does this smell so familiar?
It wasn't the refreshing aroma of a rare treasure it smelled more like the overpowering perfume girls used in his previous life. Not the pleasant kind, but the type sprayed excessively, making it unbearably strong.
The three elders, upon seeing the contents of the box, craned their necks forward like turtles poking their heads out of their shells.
Their bodies trembled as they exclaimed, "Qi Gathering Powder?!"
Inside the box lay a green pill, about the size of a longan fruit. It was a Qi Gathering Powder, a pill that guaranteed anyone at the ninth stage of Dou Qi would successfully break through and become a Dou Practitioner.
This pill was highly sought after by those eager to advance but had difficulty breaking through. However, to Wu Tian, it was nothing more than a cheap candy one that didn't even taste good.
Look at them, acting like they've never seen the world…
Even the hemostatic medicine I gave the Yun Lan Sect's Sect Master is more valuable than this lousy Qi Gathering Powder.
Yun Yun, you really think you can fool people this easily? Isn't this just treating the Xiao Clan like beggars?
Sigh… And yet, these fools act like it's some priceless treasure. Truly a bunch of frogs at the bottom of a well!
No wonder Gu Xun'er had been quietly reading this whole time. After years of watching a swarm of ants scurrying around, she had probably gotten bored. Who would want to watch a bunch of insects fighting over a dung ball? If not for Xiao Yan's unique circumstances, Wu Tian wouldn't have even bothered paying attention to this circus.
The moment Qi Gathering Powder was mentioned, the younger generation of the Xiao Clan widened their eyes in shock.
Their gazes locked onto the pill, filled with intense longing.
Among them, the one with the highest Dou Qi stage was Xiao Mei. Her beautiful eyes burned with desire, and her delicate tongue lightly licked her lips.
It was obvious she wanted it badly!
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(Chapter End)
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