Chapter 7: From Apology Gift to Meeting Gift - The Qi Gathering Powder
Seeing Xiao Yuan being so perceptive, Nalan Yanran became even more embarrassed.
At this moment, she was thinking in her heart, should she offer him more compensation? But, the things she could give, he wouldn't be able to use!
"However, Miss Nalan, the two families have had dealings for years, so regarding the annulment of the engagement, Xiao Yuan has one request."
Nalan Yanran immediately became alert upon hearing this, thinking that Xiao Yuan was going to back out.
"Miss Nalan, don't be nervous. This engagement should indeed be annulled, but as for the Xiao family, if you, the woman, are the one to break the engagement, I wouldn't mind losing some face. After all, I've grown used to this over the years. However, my father, as the head of the Xiao family, might lose face, so I hope the engagement can be postponed for another three years. At that time, Xiao Yuan will bring the original engagement papers and personally come to the Nalan family to annul the engagement. How does that sound?"
Xiao Yuan's gaze was steady as he spoke earnestly.
Nalan Yanran furrowed her brows upon hearing this. Although she had originally planned to pressure the Xiao family into a corner using force, Xiao Yuan's words now made her hesitate.
It seemed she had acted rashly and hadn't fully considered how severe the consequences of her actions could be.
Seeing Nalan Yanran hesitate, Xiao Yuan suddenly showed a hint of disappointment in his expression. "Never mind, since Miss Nalan is unwilling, then forget it. Xiao Yuan is willing to annul the engagement right now, but I hope that, out of respect for both families, you won't make a big deal of this and simply treat it as if we had never been engaged."
Nalan Yanran, a fourteen-year-old girl, who had been busy practicing fighting energy and techniques all day, had never encountered such a situation before. For a moment, she didn't know what to do.
A wave of guilt surged in her heart: Am I being too harsh? He really looks so pitiful! He can't cultivate, and I don't know how much suffering he's endured over the years. Yet, I'm treating him this way. I must be horrible!
"Ah, no, I didn't mean to refuse! It's just three years, that's fine!"
Nalan Yanran said hurriedly, flustered.
"Miss Nalan, you don't need to force yourself."
Xiao Yuan had been preparing to apply a little more pressure, to show her the latest formula of dealing with problems. He was about to say, "Saying yes doesn't mean agreeing," but Nalan Yanran quickly added:
"This time, it was indeed my mistake. When I came, my teacher asked me to bring a Qi Gathering Powder as an apology. I'll have Uncle Ge deliver it to you later."
Xiao Yuan was momentarily stunned but then shook his head. "Miss Nalan's kind intentions are appreciated, but I cannot accept the Qi Gathering Powder. This engagement should be solved like this, and from now on, there should be no more connection between you and me. There's no reason for Miss Nalan to apologize."
Nalan Yanran could see that the young and handsome Xiao Yuan's pride was at play. He was unwilling to accept the gift. After thinking for a moment, her quick-witted eyes turned, and she suddenly said softly:
"Alright, then we won't mention it again."
"By the way, Miss Nalan, do you have paper and pen? Let's write an official document right now. We'll each keep a copy, and in case anything happens in the future and I'm unable to reach the Nalan estate on time, this document can serve as proof of the annulment."
Xiao Yuan smiled with the expression of "this is the right way," then continued.
"Yes, I do."
Nalan Yanran was secretly worried that Xiao Yuan might change his mind but was too embarrassed to ask. Upon hearing this, she quickly took out paper and pen from her storage ring and handed them to Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yuan took the paper and pen, nodded with a smile, then walked to a nearby pavilion and began writing quickly.
When the ink fell and the writing stopped!
Xiao Yuan bit his right middle finger and pressed two blood-red handprints onto the two documents.
Nalan Yanran, seeing this, finally relaxed. Seeing Xiao Yuan glance at her, she naturally didn't hesitate. She drew her sword from her waist, lightly pricked her fingertip, and pressed her own handprint next to Xiao Yuan's.
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Then, she saw Xiao Yuan take out some hemostatic medicine, apply it to his fingertip, and even handed the medicine bottle to her.
Nalan Yanran initially wanted to say that it was just a small injury and didn't need such treatment, but since everything was done, there was no need to refuse his kindness. She took the medicine bottle and applied it to her own finger.
At this point, Xiao Yuan had already packed his documents, took the other copy, and handed it to Nalan Yanran.
Nalan Yanran took the document and placed it in her storage ring. After a slight hesitation, she asked:
"Xiao Yuan, if I may ask, what is the reason you can't cultivate? You know, my teacher is a Dou Huang powerhouse, and Dan Wang Gu He is also an honorary elder of our Yun Lan Sect. Perhaps they could help you with your cultivation problem."
"Hehe, thank you for your kindness, Miss Nalan, but my body cannot absorb fighting energy, and it's impossible to form a fighting cyclone. It's probably due to my innate physique. But, after all these years, I've gotten used to it."
Xiao Yuan shook his head regretfully and then changed the subject:
"To be honest, I've had someone I like for a long time. I just haven't confessed yet. Compared to someone like Miss Nalan, who is a proud daughter of the heavens, her talent is ordinary, but she's more suited to me."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran felt more at ease. She even thought, although she and Xiao Yuan were probably fated not to be together, they could still be friends.
"Alright, I wish you success."
Nalan Yanran was curious about the girl Xiao Yuan liked. After all, she wanted to see which woman would end up with such a handsome man. But she felt awkward asking, so she simply offered her blessings.
"Hehe, then I'll take Miss Nalan's kind words to heart. Since everything is settled, shall we head back? Everyone is still waiting in the hall."
Xiao Yuan smiled and continued.
"Mm, okay."
Nalan Yanran nodded.
The two of them then quickly returned to the hall.
Inside the meeting hall, everyone had been waiting anxiously. After the two main figures had left, there wasn't much left for Ge Ye and Xiao Zhan to discuss, and the atmosphere had become rather tense.
As soon as Xiao Yuan entered the hall, he saw Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er casting concerned glances at him.
He gave them a confident smile and then walked over to take a seat.
Meanwhile, Nalan Yanran took a few steps forward, bowed respectfully to Xiao Zhan, and then spoke:
"Uncle Xiao, I haven't visited in many years, and I truly feel guilty. I've prepared a small gift, and I hope Uncle Xiao will accept it."
With that, she turned her gaze toward Ge Ye.
Hearing Nalan Yanran's words, Ge Ye knew that the biggest goal of this trip had already been achieved. It seemed that the young sect leader and this young master of the Xiao family had a rather pleasant exchange. What had originally been an apology gift had now turned into a meeting gift.
He then reached up and wiped his fingers, making a green jade box appear out of thin air.
Carefully opening the box, a fragrant aroma immediately filled the hall, and everyone who smelled it felt refreshed.
The three elders leaned in curiously, staring at the jade box. Their bodies trembled, and they exclaimed:
"Qi Gathering Powder?"
(END CHAPTER)
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