Unlike the Mite'er Family, who made their fortune through business, the Nalan Family and the Mu Family, another distinguished clan, had both risen to prominence through their military might.
Moreover, they controlled several mercenary groups specializing in hunting magical beasts.
Family rules were as strict as military regulations, and in recent years, the Nalan Family had cultivated a closer relationship with the Misty Cloud Sect.
This was all thanks to a gifted young woman who had emerged from the family's younger generation.
However, the atmosphere within the Nalan Family today was somewhat unusual.
With Ya Fei's introduction, Xiao Yan easily met Nalan Jie, the head of the Nalan Family.
This demonstrated the wide network of connections Ya Fei possessed within the imperial capital.
Nalan Jie was a very capable old man.
This could be seen from his ashen face, but his old eyes still held a sharp glint.
"You say you are Xiao Lin's grandson, Xiao Yan?" In the main hall, Nalan Jie held the teacup in his hands, smiling at the young man on his right.
The young man in front of him was quite handsome, and his temperament was even more extraordinary. However, what truly moved him was the dangerous aura he felt emanating from the young man.
This meant that this young man, who wasn't much older than Nalan Yanran, was at least a Dou King level expert.
A Dou King expert at the age of fifteen or sixteen was simply an unbelievable existence in the Jia Ma Empire, but thinking of Xiao Lin back then, Nalan Jie felt a sense of relief.
Back then, when he saved the seriously injured Xiao Lin, he didn't know the other's true strength.
It wasn't until later, when Xiao Lin had somewhat recovered his strength, that he casually crushed a Dou Emperor expert in front of him, that he realized how terrifying this peer was.
At that time, Nalan Jie was just a small Dou Grandmaster.
"How have you been, Brother Xiao Lin, these past few years?" Nalan Jie asked with a smile.
"Grandfather has always been well and remembers your kindness," Xiao Yan replied with a smile.
"I just lent a hand back then," Nalan Jie said, smiling at Xiao Yan.
If this young man could become a son-in-law of the Nalan Family, then I would be at peace, even in death.
And if Yanran had his and his family's support, her future wouldn't just be limited to a small Misty Cloud Sect.
However, seeing Ya Fei beside Xiao Yan made him frown slightly. Their relationship seemed somewhat ambiguous, which gave Nalan Jie a bad feeling.
"My dear grandson, you didn't come to my Nalan Family just to visit this old man, did you?"
After a moment of thought, Nalan Jie spoke.
"Indeed, old man, I'd also like to see my fiancée, Nalan Yanran." Xiao Yan nodded slightly.
Ya Fei, who was standing to the side, glanced at Nalan Jie and then at Xiao Yan, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
If the Elder saw this scene, he'd probably be heartbroken. Since knowing Xiao Yan, this was the first time she'd seen him give an old man face.
He even laughed it off when the other party called him "grandson."
What made her feel even more complex was that Nalan Yanran was actually Xiao Yan's fiancée, and Xiao Yan's purpose for this trip was to break off the engagement.
Even though Xiao Yan had told her the general details, Ya Fei still felt a little forlorn.
The vastness of the power behind Xiao Yan exceeded the imagination of everyone in the imperial capital. It was normal that she and Nalan Yanran wouldn't be qualified to be the main wives. If they were concubines, then so be it; she was willing to accept her fate.
Just what kind of woman would be worthy of being Xiao Yan's main wife? That was what intrigued her.
Such a woman would likely stand at the pinnacle of the continent, whether in terms of her own talent or the influence of her family.
"Grandfather, I'm back."
A cold voice echoed, and Nalan Jie immediately turned his gaze toward the entrance of the living room.
Xiao Yan and Ya Fei also looked over.
A young woman in a moon-white brocade robe had stepped inside.
At that moment, Xiao Yan couldn't help but admire her.
Among the girls he knew, Nalan Yanran's appearance could only be slightly surpassed by Gu Xun'er. No one else could truly compare.
Even Cao Ying and Dan Chen could only be considered her equals.
After entering the living room, Nalan Yanran swept her gaze around and nodded slightly to Ya Fei.
"Sister Ya Fei."
Although the two weren't close, they were both outstanding members of the younger generation in the capital and had met a few times.
"Yanran, long time no see. You're even more beautiful," Ya Fei said with a smile, nodding at Nalan Yanran.
For some reason, Nalan Yanran always felt a hint of pity in Ya Fei's eyes when she looked at her.
When her gaze swept towards the black-robed youth beside Ya Fei, her pupils couldn't help but shrink.
With her one-star Dou Master cultivation, she couldn't detect the other person's aura at all.
There were only two possibilities for this situation: either the other person's strength was far beyond her, or the other person was just an ordinary person.
But the latter possibility was obviously less likely than the former, even though she didn't want to believe the former either.
"Grandfather, this is..."
Nalan Yanran glanced at Nalan Jie.
"Hehe, Yanran, this is the fiancé I told you about, the one I arranged for you back then." Nalan Jie said with a smile, looking at Nalan Yanran.
"Fiancé?" Nalan Yanran was slightly stunned, but she saw the black-robed youth had already stood up.
"Sister Yanran, right? Hello, my name is Xiao Yan." Xiao Yan stood up and nodded in greeting, and at the same time, a trace of regret appeared in his heart.
It's a pity such a beautiful girl can't be added to the harem.
However, he had already broken off the engagement in front of her, and if he were to ask her to be a concubine, even Xiao Yan would feel it was inappropriate.
If it had been anyone else, it wouldn't have mattered, but that Nalan Jie was the old man's savior.
"Hello," Nalan Yanran forced a smile. This sudden fiancé made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
A proud young woman like her, who had always had things go smoothly, naturally didn't want her marriage to be decided by others.
Marrying someone she had never met, no one would be happy about that.
Even if this person's strength and talent might be even better than her own.
"Xiao Yan, since Yanran has returned, just say what you need to," Nalan Jie said with a smile, a hint of anticipation in his heart.
If Xiao Yan was here to fulfill the marriage contract, then his precious granddaughter would truly rise to the top in the future.
Xiao Yan was silent for a moment, glanced at the surroundings, and after confirming that no one was nearby, casually unleashed a powerful Dou Qi, covering the entire room.
This scene caused Nalan Jie's pupils to shrink. Clearly, from Xiao Yan's methods, he had already sensed that the young man before him was not a Dou King, but a... Dou Emperor!
And the expression on Nalan Yanran's face beside him was one of bewilderment.
The aura that Xiao Yan had just revealed made her feel that this person's strength was probably even above her teacher's.
But how could this be possible? The other party was clearly about the same age as her, how could he possess such terrifying strength?
If Xiao Yan was just a Dou Grandmaster, she might be shocked, but she could still barely accept it.
But if the other party's strength was that of a Dou Emperor... this made the always-arrogant girl suddenly feel a slight dizziness.
After sealing off the room, Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Jie with an apologetic expression.
"Senior Nalan Jie, I'm sorry, but besides checking on you for my grandfather, I've also come to call off the engagement."
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