"Yellow hair?"
Hearing what Qi Yan'er said, Nalan Yanran was puzzled:
"What does 'yellow hair' mean?"
Qi Yan'er's big eyes flickered with confusion:
"My daddy said that 'yellow hair' is a young man with bad intentions towards me!"
"..."
Understood!
Butler Mo, who was in the "pilot seat," indicated that he understood.
He was definitely not a young pup, but an old geezer!
Wutan City.
This was a very unremarkable small city in the Jia Ma Empire.
The three of them rode the flying magical beast and soon landed outside the city.
"Wow~ Is this a city? It's really big!"
Looking at the magnificent city, Qi Yan'er's eyes were filled with excitement.
Hearing this, Ge Ye looked at Nalan Yanran in confusion.
This child... had never been to a city before?
Nalan Yanran shrugged, feeling helpless towards Yan'er's father.
He was a bit too protective of his child, wasn't he?
Yan'er was already seven years old, and she hadn't even entered a city before.
"Let's go, let's head to the Xiao Clan!"
Amidst the envious gazes of many people outside the city, the three of them slowly walked towards the city gate.
"Wow~ Did you see that? That was a private flying magical beast just now!"
"Of course, I saw it. But keep your voice down. Whoever can ride a flying magical beast to Wutan City has a high status!"
"You're not looking at the important part!"
"What is it, brother? What did you discover?"
"Are you all blind? Can't you see what they're wearing?!"
"Hiss~"
Everyone quickly looked at the three who had left, and when they saw the robes of the Misty Cloud Sect, they couldn't help but gasp.
"The Misty Cloud Sect!!!"
"Shhh!"
News of the Misty Cloud Sect's arrival in Wutan City quickly spread to the ears of the three major families in the city through the intelligence agents of each family.
The Xiao Clan.
"What did you say? People from the Misty Cloud Sect?"
Xiao Zhan, upon hearing the report from his subordinates, immediately stood up in shock.
"Patriarch, the Misty Cloud Sect coming to Wutan City must be related to our Xiao Clan."
The First Elder's old face was grave.
The Second Elder's eyes were deep:
"It seems they come with ill intentions. The Patriarch should prepare accordingly."
The Third Elder: "The First Elder and Second Elder are right!"
Although the tone of these three old men was very tense, it sounded as though they were concerned for the Xiao Clan.
But as the head of the clan, how could Xiao Zhan not hear that these three old geezers were enjoying the spectacle?
"Pass down the order, gather all members of the Xiao Clan to the Meeting Hall."
Xiao Zhan gave the order and then looked at the three elders. "I'll trouble the three elders to come with me to welcome our distinguished guests."
"Of course."
The three old men quickly stood up, even stepping out the door before Xiao Zhan.
Seeing their eagerness, it was as if they were afraid they wouldn't get a chance to flatter if they didn't hurry.
"Sigh..."
Xiao Zhan sighed helplessly from behind.
Back when his father was still alive, the Xiao Clan was one of the four major families in the Jia Ma Empire, located in the imperial capital.
But now…
"Butler Mo, go and call my third son over."
"Yes, Clan Head."
Butler Mo respectfully bowed and then exited the door.
In the city.
Qi Yan'er and Nalan Yanran had arrived on a bustling street.
However, what puzzled her was that although there were many people on the street, they all kept their distance from them!
After a little thought, Qi Yan'er immediately understood.
It was because of the dress her sister Yanran was wearing!
The Misty Cloud Sect was a cultivation holy land within the Jia Ma Empire.
Everyone was proud to be able to join the Misty Cloud Sect.
Even just getting to go there once was enough to brag about for a lifetime.
Therefore, when the people of Wutan City discovered the identities of Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran, they were both in awe and fear!
Ignoring their attention, Qi Yan'er skipped around, looking left and right:
"Wow~ Candied haws! Sister Yanran, I want to eat some!"
"Alright~"
Nalan Yanran responded softly.
Then she took Qi Yan'er's little hand and walked over.
The two girls, one big and one small, added a touch of stunning beauty to the street.
"I want this one..."
Nalan Yanran followed the small hand's gaze, a little confused.
Then, she skillfully held Qi Yan'er in her arms: "Is it like this?"
"Mmm~"
While they were buying candied haws, Ge Ye had already noticed a group of people waiting nearby.
These people were from the three major families of the Jia Ma Empire.
"Hehehe~"
Jia Liebi and Ao Bapa stepped forward with smiles on their faces: "This gentleman…"
"I didn't come to Wutan City for you."
Ge Ye looked displeased, cutting off the two men's conversation. His gaze shifted to Xiao Zhan.
"You must be Clan Head Xiao Zhan!"
"Indeed."
Xiao Zhan didn't dare to delay and stepped forward.
Ge Ye spoke directly, "My name is Ge Ye, and I am a Deacon of the Misty Cloud Sect. I've come to Wutan City to discuss something with your Xiao Clan."
Thump!
As soon as Ge Ye said this, Jia Liebi and Ao Bapa's hearts skipped a beat.
In Wutan City, the Xiao Clan, the Jia Lie Family, and the Ao Ba Family were the three powers, and none could do anything to the others.
But now they discovered that the Xiao Clan actually had the Misty Cloud Sect as a major backer!
Didn't this mean that their own families were doomed?
Yet even knowing this…
They didn't dare to speak out again. The Misty Cloud Sect was simply too imposing!
"It's an honor for our Xiao Clan to have you, sir. Please!"
Xiao Zhan respectfully gestured.
Ge Ye waved his hand, his gaze falling on the two girls who were shopping: "No need to rush, let's wait for them…"
Wait… for them?
Hearing this, everyone turned their gazes to the two girls who were happily shopping and didn't seem to get tired.
These two "little ancestors"!
One never left the Misty Cloud Sect, and the other had never even left her village.
Now that they were out, it was like two wild horses that had broken free, and they were having a blast.
Ge Ye watched them with a look full of doting affection.
My heart... has melted~ If I had a daughter, how happy I would be! "..."
Jia Liebi and Ao Bapa exchanged glances.
They both saw bitterness in each other's eyes. Should they leave?
They didn't dare!
Not leave?
Then they could only watch this agonizing display!
What a nightmare!
Just like this.
The three major families of Wutan City, including the onlookers, were all standing there, watching the two girls window shopping.
Xiao Zhan frowned, looking at the girl who was about the same age as his little Yanzi, and he already had a guess in his heart.
But…
Where did this little one come from?
On the other side.
"Third Young Master, a distinguished guest has arrived at the house, and the Clan Leader asks you to go to the hall!"
Butler Mo called out from outside the door.
"Oh."
A casual voice echoed from the room, followed by a despondent young man with dark eyes.
This young man was none other than Xiao Yan, who was miserably devoid of Dou Qi!
Xiao Yan looked at Butler Mo with some curiosity: "Father usually doesn't call me for anything. Is there something special about this guest today?"
"Sigh~"
Butler Mo sighed.
He wasn't young anymore and had seen through many things.
The connection between the Xiao Clan and the Misty Cloud Sect was only that thin! It was already quite clear what the Misty Cloud Sect's visitor was here for.
"Third Young Master, have you heard of Nalan Yanran?"
Butler Mo shouldn't have spoken so much.
But seeing how this young master of his had once been kind to him, he overstepped the bounds to remind him.
"Nalan Yanran?"
Xiao Yan was completely stunned:
"Isn't she my fiancée whom I've never met? What is she doing here?"
Butler Mo shook his head helplessly: "What else could she be doing? It's just..."
"Not only did she come, but I heard she's also carrying a little girl!"
"What?"
Xiao Yan was shocked and cried out: "Butler Mo, are you saying that Nalan Yanran came here to break off the engagement while holding a child?"
(End of Chapter)