Chapter 15: You Were Jilted, I Took an Apprentice (Part 1)

  Today, it was destined to be an unpeaceful day for the Xiao family. A young couple and an old man arrived at the gate of the Xiao family. The old man had a smile on his face, with a radiant complexion, and a pair of somewhat small eyes that sparkled brightly. The man was handsome and charming, with a strong presence.

  But what caught people's attention was still that girl, who not only had a stunning beauty that surpassed Xiao Mei's, but also exuded an aura of confidence and strength.

  She was none other than Nalan Yanran, a 15-year-old Three-Star Warrior, who was considered to be exceptionally talented in the Gamal Empire, no wonder she was so confident.

  This great show of breaking off the engagement, Xiao Xing Meng had been waiting at the door for a long time. He not only planned to watch the whole play but also wanted to see the behind-the-scenes production.

  Xiao Xing Meng's soul temple, created by the soul clan's descendants, does not require his permission and is also in cahoots with Yun Luan Zong's Cloud Mountain Old Man, just like in the original work. This is convenient, as he had already taken the token of faith from Yun Luan Zong two days ago, using his identity as a high-ranking member of the soul clan (apart from his disciples, no one else in the soul clan knows of Xiao Xing Meng's existence).

  Nalan Yanran has arrived, but Xiao Yan seems to have gone somewhere else. This guy likes to wander around after losing his powers. Xiao Xing Meng opened up his soul sense and found him in the backyard of their home, with a familiar aura beside him, which was naturally Xun Er.

  Xiao Xing Meng blinked and suddenly appeared behind them, looking at what they were doing. Were they being intimate?

  "Xiao Yan gege, I just saw your fiancée Nalan Yirou coming to the door. Maybe she's come to get married with you now that she's of age." It turned out they were also discussing Nalan Yirou's matter.

  This sentence sounds like it has a hint of reluctance and a bit of sourness, but there is no opposing emotion. Could it be that Xun'er really agrees with the idea of taking a concubine? Xiao Xing thought to herself quietly, unexpectedly Xun'er was quite open-minded, even when it came to men taking concubines, no wonder Xiao Yan was infatuated with her.

  "Who wants to marry a woman who has been engaged for five years and hasn't seen her in five years, I've already forgotten what she looks like. Besides, we... can you bear it?" It seems that Xiao Yan had long been opposed to this marriage, after all, he had fallen in love with Xun Er, but was rejected by Nalan Yanran and couldn't save face, however, Xiao Yan's stubborn personality seemed to have started from being rejected.

  Xun'er smiled faintly, revealing a smile that was too beautiful to be human. Her pure big eyes looked at Xiao Yan and said: "As long as Brother Xiao Yan can be happy, I, Xun'er, will be happy even if I become just your maid in the future."

  It's strange, being told such lines by such an excellent girl, Shao Yan wouldn't make a move if he didn't have a strategy!

  Xiao Yan looked at Xun Er with utmost emotion, but he couldn't make any promises now. He simply held her small hand and said, "Silly girl."

  Looking on, Xiao Xing Meng was afraid that he wouldn't be able to resist summoning the异 fire in the name of FFF team to execute Xiao Yan with fire punishment. It would be too easy to defeat a goddess-level girl like this, and even Xiao Xing Meng himself hadn't thought it through.

  "Hmm, the two of you, what a coincidence! Xiao Yan, you rascal, last time when you went there, you turned around and ran away with your tail between your legs. That dan medicine really wasn't for use with Xun Er's cousin, was it? Xiao Xing Meng suddenly appeared and became a big spotlight, even if they're going to break off the engagement later, you two are so openly cheating, if someone finds out, how embarrassing would that be for the woman?"

  Being bumped by others, and being called Xiang Yan's wife, Xun Er's thin face was so ashamed that her ears turned red, she quickly withdrew her small hand, not daring to look at Xiao Xing Meng.

  Xiao Yan heard Xiao Xing Meng's words and was worried that this out-of-tune cousin would say something terrible, although even Xun Er said she would be willing to be a maid, but Xiao Yan himself had always been sincere with her, and didn't want Xun Er to know that he almost went to the brothel and also ate ineffective "aphrodisiacs", which would damage his glorious image.

  Xiao Yan hastily laughed and changed the subject, saying: "Xing Meng is also amazing, what a coincidence. Just a few days ago, Xiao Mei reached the seventh stage of Dou Zhi Qi, her achievement is really impressive."

  "Oh, although that little girl can't go to the place I brought you to increase her Qi speed, but that little girl's talent is still not bad, this is her own strength." Xiao Xing Meng wouldn't let him change the subject again and brought it back.

  On the other side, Xun Er immediately asked upon hearing that there was a place where Xiao Yan could speed up his cultivation: "Xing Meng brother, is it true that such a place exists? It seems like you've even taken Xiao Yan there before. Where exactly is this place and how can it increase one's cultivation speed? Why didn't Brother Xiao Yan go?"

  "Alas, that place is indeed effective. Last time, just a turn in front of the door and Xiao Yan's Dou Qi rose to four segments. Unfortunately, it fell back later, so I think if he goes in to experience it, who knows, maybe Xiao Yan will get better. Now...I don't know if you're willing to let him go, Xun'er."

  "Of course, I'd be willing. Can that place really help me recover my strength? What kind of place is it? Can I go with Brother Xiao Yan?" Xun Er blinked her eyes and said something that seemed unbelievable, with a completely innocent face.

  She didn't notice that Xiao Yan was already anxious on the side, and he couldn't wait to cover Xiao Xing Meng's mouth. Obviously, it was because of eating those ineffective pills that you were promoted four ranks, how could your mouth move up and down and become me turning around in front of the brothel door and being promoted? Moreover, you are talking about these things in front of Xun Er as if nothing is wrong, don't you feel inappropriate at all?

  "That's right, that place is where countless men have their blood boiling, their meridians unblocked, and their energy greatly increased... 'red light district'"

  "Ah!!!! Isn't that Mo Guan's family?!?" Just as Xiao Yan was worried he wouldn't have a chance to interrupt them, an old man in a green robe walked over. Xiao Yan quickly raised his voice and cut off Xiao Xing Meng's words.

  "Third Master, you're here. We have guests arriving and the Clan Leader wants you to head to the main hall. Miss Xiao Xun'er and Young Master Xiao Xing Meng, please go with him as well."

  Xiao Xing Meng didn't say another word and turned around to leave, walking very quickly. No one thought that this guy was just here to grab a good seat for the show...

  He stopped outside the reception hall, knocked respectfully on the door, and then gently pushed it open.

  The hall was very spacious, and the number of people inside was not small. The few sitting at the top were Xiao Zhan and three elderly men with pale faces. They were the elders of the clan, whose power was no less than that of the clan leader.

  To the left of the four, sat some elderly members of the family who had a say and were not weak, and beside them, there were also some outstanding young people in the family.

  On the other side, sat the old man, Nalan Yanran and the young man. Xiao Xing Meng didn't need to scan them, just by looking at their clothes, he could tell that they all had a few golden stars and silver moons on their chests, which meant that the old man was a Seven-Star Grand Master, the young man was a Five-Star Fighter, and Nalan Yanran was a Three-Star Fighter.

  Xiao Xing Meng is so powerless to ridicule his own strength as a medal on his chest, even the Soul Tribe's Dou Sheng didn't show off like this. Are you a fighter? Is this another way of showing off how low your strength is?

  Find a seat in the front row at will, Xiao Yan and others also came over.

  "Heh heh, Yan Er, you're here, come sit down quickly." Looking at Xiao Yan's arrival, Xiao Zhan stopped his laughter and conversation with the guest, nodding at him and waving his hand.

  Smiling and nodding, Xiao Yan pretended not to see the impatience and disdain from the three elders beside him. He turned his head to scan the hall, but was shocked to find that there was no seat for himself...

  "Alas, my status in this family seems to be getting lower and lower. In the past, it was fine, but now I'm being embarrassed in front of guests by these three old fogies..." Xiaoyan smiled wryly to himself and shook his head secretly.

  Looking at Xiao Yan standing still on the spot, the young people around him in the clan couldn't help but burst out laughing, apparently very pleased to see him make a fool of himself.

  At this time, the Xiao Zhan above also saw Xiao Yan's embarrassment. A flash of anger flickered across his face as he frowned at the old man beside him: "Second Elder, you..."

  "Cough, I'm really sorry, I actually forgot about Third Young Master, heh heh, I'll get someone to prepare right away!" The yellow-robed old man, who was being stared at by Xiao Zhan, smiled faintly and patted his forehead in a show of self-reproach, but the hint of mockery in his eyes was hardly concealed.

  "Xiao Yan gege, sit here!" The soft laughter of the young girl suddenly echoed in the great hall.

  The three elders were slightly stunned, their eyes shifted to the quiet Xiao Xun'er in the corner, and they all didn't dare to speak again...

  In the corner of the hall, Xiao Xun'er smiled and closed the thick book in her hand, with a gentle and elegant demeanor, she blinked her lovely eyes at Xiao Yan.

  Looking at Xiao Xun'er's smiling face, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment, rubbed his nose and nodded, then walked over under the jealous gaze of many young people and sat down beside her.

  These two leaned against each other, and in a tone that seemed to ignore the presence of others, they were talking about their childhood escapades... Xue Er was still mentioning how they used to share a bed as kids... Hey, you two, being so intimate in front of your fiancée and discussing those kinds of things! Not to mention Nalan Yanran, which girl could tolerate this?

  Nalan Rongrong! I swear on the honor of the Soul Clan that I firmly support your decision to divorce!