Chapter 80: You Are Not Worthy of Me The One Who Is, Is Him
For three years, Xiao Yan had endured ridicule and humiliation. But deep down, he had his own bottom line. No matter how much the three elders of the Xiao Clan mistreated him, they were still his elders. As long as they didn't try to kill him, he could tolerate it.
However, Nalan Yanran's high and mighty attitude had now stomped directly on the last shred of dignity he had left.
Her arrogant stance crushed all the words he had originally planned to use against the Yun Lan Sect and the three old men of his own clan. At this moment, he had no way to refute her.
In the Dou Qi Continent, things worked exactly as Nalan Yanran had said strength was everything. The Yun Lan Sect was a giant in the Jia Ma Empire, playing a crucial role in maintaining peace alongside the royal family.
Within the empire, the Yun Lan Sect held absolute authority. Its leader, Yun Yun, was a ruler like figure. If she wanted to annul an engagement, it was nothing. If she wanted to wipe out Wu Tan City and the Nalan Clan, it would be just as easy.
Forget about Xiao Yan using his elders as leverage. Even if he dug up his ancestors' graves for support, it wouldn't make a difference. Yun Yun's word was law rejecting her decree would mean declaring war on the Yun Lan Sect.
And so, now, all Xiao Yan could do was bare his teeth like a mad dog, snarling at Nalan Yanran with an expression of pure rage and resentment.
"Ah !"
Nalan Yanran, still just a teenage girl, was startled by Xiao Yan's rabid dog expression. Instinctively, she took a step back.
Wu Tian: … Hm? What was that noise?
Sigh~ Nalan Yanran was still young how could she possibly have evil intentions? She just wanted to choose her own love. What crime had she committed? At most, her attitude was a bit tough, a bit overbearing, and a bit condescending.
But for Xiao Yan to scare her like this? That wasn't right. Clearly, he had spent his past life biting people, too.
Wait… could it be that he was bitten by a rabid dog in his past life, died of rabies, and then reincarnated into this world?
As soon as Nalan Yanran recoiled in shock, a young Yun Lan Sect disciple handsome, but still inferior to Wu Tian leaped forward, swiftly drawing his sword. His cold gaze locked onto Xiao Yan, his posture clearly indicating that he was ready to perform surgery on him at any moment.
"I… really want to kill you."
Xiao Yan's clenched teeth trembled as his killing intent seeped through his words. His fists tightened, his black eyes burning with uncontrollable fury.
"Yan'er! Stand down!"
Xiao Zhan, seated at the head of the hall, was shocked by his son's outburst and immediately shouted to stop him. The Xiao Clan could not afford to anger the Yun Lan Sect.
But… it was too late.
Xiao Yan had already spoken. And words, once spoken, could not be taken back.
Even with his deep scheming, Xiao Yan couldn't undo the damage. His terrifying rage quickly shifted into a calm and composed expression.
But… it was already too late.
His sudden self control made both Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran shudder slightly.
For someone to be able to suppress such violent emotions so quickly this wasn't something a mere child could do.
If Xiao Yan had remained weak, it would be fine.
But if he ever gained power he would be dangerous.
And not the kind of "dangerous" that involves romance.
Ge Ye's assessment of Xiao Yan changed completely. Because of this, he now felt even more determined to extinguish Xiao Yan's potential early.
Once he returned to the Yun Lan Sect, he would immediately report this to the Sect Master.
Of course, as a mere Dou Grandmaster, he couldn't do anything about it right now.
But… he could stir up some trouble.
With a subtle glance, he signaled his lackey to act.
The handsome Yun Lan Sect disciple, who had just sheathed his sword, drew it again, this time pressing the cold blade against Xiao Yan's neck.
"Stop!"
Nalan Yanran suddenly called out in a stern voice.
She was just a young girl she hadn't thought this far ahead.
Yes, she found Xiao Yan terrifying.
But… she never intended to kill him.
She was only a teenager how could she possibly have the heart to end someone's life?
She just wanted to make this "worthless waste" understand the gap between swans and toads.
After calming herself, Nalan Yanran spoke with a cold expression, "Xiao Yan, I don't know why my actions angered you so much. But I will let go of what you just said to me. However, the engagement is annulled."
"You can take this as a form of coercion, if you want. But you should be well aware that reality is never truly fair."
"I never wanted to humiliate you, but surely, even you understand the massive gap between us."
"And I'll say it again you are not worthy of me."
The sword wielding lackey sighed silently and sheathes his sword once again, feeling like a mere prop in someone else's drama.
Hearing Nalan Yanran's judgment, Xiao Yan let out a cold chuckle.
"Fine! I, Xiao Yan, admit that I am not worthy of you, Miss Nalan. But let me ask you who in the Dou Qi Continent is worthy of you?"
His question made Nalan Yanran freeze for a moment.
She hadn't expected him to ask that.
It was like a checkmate move in chess, meant to ridicule her arrogance as if she believed no man alive could match her.
However, he had chosen the wrong moment to make his move.
Nalan Yanran's delicate face quickly regained its composure.
If he had asked her this question before, she truly wouldn't have had an answer.
But now… it was different.
"Xiao Yan," Nalan Yanran said softly, "if someone had asked me this question before coming to Wu Tan City, I really wouldn't have known how to answer."
"In the Jia Ma Empire, I had never met anyone who was worthy of me."
"But now, that has changed."
Her gaze shifted away from Xiao Yan and landed on another man.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her expression softened into a shy, almost bashful smile a stark contrast to the arrogance she had shown earlier.
"I can now say with certainty the only man worthy of me… is him."
"…"
The entire hall fell silent.
Because following Nalan Yanran's gaze, everyone turned to look at…
Wu Tian.
Wu Tian: "…"
Wu Tian suddenly felt like the melon seeds he was snacking on had lost their flavor.
I came here to watch the drama, not to become part of it!
You guys can argue all you want, but why are you dragging me into this?!
What does any of this have to do with me?!
(Chapter End)
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