Chapter 79: Xiao Yan Nearly Has a Stroke from Rage
"This pill was refined by our sect's Honorary Elder, Master Gu He. Surely, you have all heard of his prestigious name?" Ge Ye looked at the eager expressions of the Xiao Clan members, a smug smile forming on his lips.
In the Yun Lan Sect, Qi Gathering Powder wasn't considered particularly valuable. As long as they had enough ingredients, they could refine as much of it as they wanted. Yet, just this tiny pill had the entire Xiao Clan acting so desperate. The difference in status is just too great… This annulment was inevitable.
"This pill was made by the Pill King, Gu He?!" The three elders gasped like country bumpkins seeing treasure for the first time.
Pill King Gu He?
Wu Tian couldn't help but twitch his lips. Wasn't that just the number one runaway expert of the Jia Ma Empire? These guys were acting like he was some almighty figure.
Even Hai Bodong, who had somehow ended up as the Xiao Clan's steward, couldn't stand it. That guy Gu He is really that famous now? And calling himself the "Pill King"? Where does he get the confidence?!
What, he reached Dou King level and can refine pills, so now he thinks he's a "Pill King"? What a show off!
The three elders beamed as they stared at the Qi Gathering Powder in Ge Ye's hand, their smiles already declaring ownership. They were already thinking about how to get their hands on it for their grandsons.
However, at that moment, a calm yet anger suppressed voice suddenly echoed through the hall.
"Elder Ge Ye, you should take back your pill. We might not agree to today's annulment."
The hall fell into dead silence.
All eyes instantly turned toward the seemingly insignificant boy sitting in the corner Xiao Yan.
That's right. Xiao Yan had finally spoken up.
Wu Tian, watching from his seat, suddenly brightened up, his eyes filled with interest as he closely observed how things would unfold.
His sudden change in demeanor didn't go unnoticed by Gu Xun'er. She had just heard from her Dou Emperor bodyguard that this boy, Wu Tian, was a mystery even his powerful eyes couldn't see through his strength.
A person like that was surely no ordinary figure.
Now, seeing him suddenly paying full attention, she felt even more curious. Could something big be about to happen?
She slowly lowered her book, turning her gaze toward the hall to observe what was happening.
However, Xiao Yan's words had already enraged the three elders. One of them immediately pointed at him and roared, "Xiao Yan! This is not a place for you to speak! Shut your mouth!"
Another, an older elder, took a different approach and said coldly, "Xiao Yan, step back. I know this must be hard for you, but this is a matter for us to decide."
The third elder, not wanting to be left out, added, "Get down, or we'll deal with you using clan punishment!"
If Xiao Yan had actually backed down, he wouldn't be Xiao Yan.
A true reincarnated protagonist would never tolerate such humiliation!
He knew exactly what the three elders were thinking. They were only siding with the Yun Lan Sect to avoid conflict. But Xiao Yan had endured three years of humiliation, and now, it had finally pushed him to his breaking point.
He stood up, eyes filled with sarcasm, and asked, "Elders, if today's annulment was for your son or grandson, would you be saying the same thing?"
His voice wasn't loud, but his anger was evident.
A person like this was far more terrifying than someone who simply shouts in rage.
Because even though his fire was burning, he had full control over it.
Xiao Yan was smart if he had just screamed in defiance, the three elders would have personally thrown him out. But by using mockery, he forced them into a difficult position.
"You…"
As expected, the three elders froze.
The third elder, the one with the worst temper, was the first to react. His eyes flared with anger as Dou Qi began to surge around him, as if he was about to strike Xiao Yan down.
But as his energy condensed, he suddenly realized…
His two old partners weren't moving.
One sat perfectly still, and the other was even leaning back comfortably.
It was incredibly awkward.
The third elder hesitated for a moment before snorting angrily and retracting his Dou Qi. Waving his sleeve, he growled, "Hmph! Xiao Yan, I was only trying to save you some dignity. Since you don't appreciate it and insist on embarrassing yourself, then deal with this on your own!"
The three elders then sat back and washed their hands of the situation, ready to enjoy the drama.
If they want to cause trouble, let them. Let's see how long Xiao Zhan can hold his position as clan leader.
Xiao Yan smirked slightly.
These three old fools really thought they could corner me? Ridiculous.
He stepped forward, bowed respectfully to his father, then turned to face Nalan Yanran. His voice was calm as he asked, "Miss Nalan, may I ask if your grandfather agreed to this annulment?"
Wu Tian leaned back, smirking.
Ah, same old trick. Let's see if it still works this time.
Nalan Yanran frowned.
Her first impression of Xiao Yan was already terrible she utterly disliked him.
Now, seeing him trying to resist the annulment, she found him even more unbearable.
Could he really not see the vast difference between them?
She stood up, staring at the boy who was supposed to be her husband, and spoke in a soft yet emotionless tone, "My grandfather did not agree. But this is my decision. It has nothing to do with him."
Xiao Yan sneered, "Since Old Master Nalan did not speak, then I'm afraid my father cannot accept this annulment. This marriage was arranged by our grandfathers. If neither of them has spoken, then no one else has the right to end it. Otherwise, it would be "
"Enough!"
Nalan Yanran cut him off sharply.
Her expression was filled with disdain as she glared at him and said,
"Xiao Yan, you are a man, yet you cling onto this engagement so desperately? How shameful."
"Don't try to use 'respect for elders' to pressure me. This decision was made by my teacher, Yun Yun. Even my grandfather cannot oppose it."
"There is a saying: Once a teacher, always like a mother. If my teacher has declared this engagement annulled, then there is nothing you can do about it."
"And let me make one thing very clear you, Xiao Yan, are not worthy of me, Nalan Yanran!"
Her proud temperament fully erupted as she stared at Xiao Yan with pure contempt.
Her words were like a loud slap across his face.
The echo of humiliation rang through the hall, leaving Xiao Yan completely stunned.
His hands trembled violently, fingers clenched so tightly that his knuckles cracked.
His once delicate and youthful face had twisted into a frightening grimace.
At that moment, he looked both terrifying and utterly pathetic.
Watching this, Wu Tian nearly burst out laughing.
Oh wow! I didn't even have to do anything, and Xiao Yan just got so angry that he almost had a stroke!
This is truly a "10/10 legendary rage moment."
(Chapter End)
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