BTTH: The Legend Of Xiu Emperor

Yun Yun.

This is a woman who stands at the pinnacle of the Jia Ma Empire, an existence that even the Jia Ma royal family greatly fears.

Now, such a woman has appeared in the Xiao family, and Xiao Zhan did not recognize her at first. This realization genuinely frightened him.

It must be noted that the Xiao family is currently within the territory of the Jia Ma Empire. If they were to offend Yun Yun, the Xiao family would likely find it difficult to take even a single step forward within the empire.

Coming to his senses, Xiao Zhan quickly bowed and said with an apologetic tone, "I didn't realize it was Sect Master Yun Yun before me. I hope Sect Master Yun Yun will forgive my negligence."

Yun Yun replied, "Patriarch Xiao, you are too polite. I am not so petty. As the saying goes, ignorance does not warrant blame."

"Thank you, Sect Master Yun Yun, for your understanding. Please, Sect Master Yun Yun, come in. Brother Nalan, you as well."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhan breathed a sigh of relief. He had assumed the other party might reprimand him for his earlier lack of respect, but to his surprise, she did not care at all.

He was overthinking things, after all.

"Very well."

Yun Yun nodded and stepped into the Xiao residence, with Nalan Su following behind her.

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In the Hall.

Upon learning of the arrival of Sect Master Yun Yun and Nalan Su, the three elders of the Xiao family quickly gathered in the hall.

Seated at the head of the hall was the host, Xiao Zhan. To his left sat the three elders of the Xiao family, while Yun Yun and Nalan Su were seated to his right.

After taking a sip of tea, Nalan Su went straight to the point. "Brother Xiao, I wonder if my daughter is here in your household."

"Yes," Xiao Zhan replied. "Niece Nalan arrived here a few days ago. We arranged for her to stay with us and sent someone to the imperial capital to inform you."

"Now that Brother Nalan is here, I can rest assured. Please allow us to properly hand her over to you."

"Thank you, Brother Xiao," Nalan Su said, clasping his fists in gratitude. Inwardly, however, he mused, Xiao Zhan is remarkably magnanimous. Even though Yanran came here to annul the engagement, he still remains composed. I must admit, I am not as broad-minded as him.

[Nalan Yanran: Annul the engagement? Did I annul the engagement? Why don't I know about this?]

"I wonder if Brother Xiao could call Yanran over?" Nalan Su asked.

"Of course." Xiao Zhan nodded. "I've already sent someone to fetch my niece, Yanran, and I've also summoned my son, Xiao Yan."

"Understood."

Nalan Su only paid attention to the mention of Yanran, disregarding Xiao Yan entirely.

Who is Xiao Yan? What does he have to do with me?

To Nalan Su, Xiao Yan might have been a potential son-in-law in the past, but now that Yanran had come to annul the engagement, Xiao Yan no longer held any significance to the Nalan family.

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Shortly After.

Nalan Yanran arrived.

"Uncle Xiao."

"Father."

"Teacher."

"Yanran, are you okay?" Nalan Su hurried to her side, his concern evident.

As the hope of the family, Nalan Yanran's well-being was paramount. If anything happened to her, he would undoubtedly face the old master's wrath upon returning to the Nalan family.

"Father, I'm fine," Nalan Yanran reassured him, shaking her head.

She then approached Yun Yun and asked curiously, "Teacher, why are you here?"

Though she had not yet officially become Yun Yun's disciple, it was only a matter of time.

Yun Yun smiled and said, "I heard you were in trouble, so I came here quickly. Now that I see you are unharmed, I can rest assured."

She rubbed Nalan Yanran's head affectionately, a gesture filled with fondness.

Yun Yun was particularly fond of Nalan Yanran, as if the two were destined to be connected.

"I'm fine. I told Father I would come to the Xiao family, but I didn't expect him to bother you, Teacher," Nalan Yanran pouted, casting a slightly reproachful look at her father.

Her expression was adorable.

Nalan Su inwardly muttered, I did this because I care about you. Whoever said daughters are their father's sweet little cotton-padded jackets, step forward—I promise not to beat you to death.

"Alright, your father was just worried about you," Yun Yun said with a smile as she continued to pat Nalan Yanran's head.

When Xiao Zhan and the three elders of the Xiao family observed this scene, their eyes lit up with realization.

They had not expected the young lady of the Nalan family to become Yun Yun's disciple, the leader of the Yunlan Sect. This was undoubtedly good news for the Xiao family.

After all, Xiao Zhan thought, Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan have a marriage contract, and she specifically came to the Xiao family this time. Doesn't that reflect their bond?

Now that Nalan Yanran was Yun Yun's disciple, the Xiao family's future prospects could only improve.

Unless… the bond between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan no longer existed.

But of course, that's impossible.

"Yanran," Yun Yun said, her tone serious as she patted Nalan Yanran's head. "Your teacher already knows the reason for your visit to the Xiao family, and I will make the decision for you."

Nalan Yanran blinked in confusion, not understanding what her teacher meant.

Yun Yun stood up and bowed slightly toward Xiao Zhan, who was seated at the head of the hall.

"Patriarch Xiao, Yanran has been fortunate to earn my favor. Although she has not yet officially become my disciple, it is only a matter of time. Therefore, I have an unwelcome request to make. I wonder if Patriarch Xiao would be willing to grant it?"

Xiao Zhan stood up immediately, his expression one of respect. "Sect Master Yun Yun, you are too polite. If there is anything the Xiao family can do, we will do so with all our strength. Sect Master Yun Yun, please speak freely."

The three elders of the Xiao family also rose, expressing their support.

Yun Yun smiled faintly and nodded.

"I heard that Yanran is engaged to a member of your Xiao family. Is this true?" Yun Yun asked directly.

Xiao Zhan nodded. "Yes, it's true. The person engaged to her is none other than my son, Xiao Yan."

Although Xiao Zhan did not fully understand Yun Yun's intent, a foreboding sense of unease rose in his heart.

"Very well."

Yun Yun nodded again and waved her hand. Three vials of Qi Gathering Powder appeared, floating in the air before her.

A delightful fragrance instantly filled the hall, refreshing everyone who inhaled it.

"Is this… Qi Gathering Powder?"

Xiao Zhan and the others were stunned.