Three-year Agreement

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yu with some shock and said, "This is impossible! How can he be a four-star practitioner at his age?"

Although Nalan Yanran is only a three-star practitioner, having grown up in the Yunlan Sect, she has naturally seen four-star practitioners before. Moreover, the young man beside her is a four-star practitioner. Yet, a fourteen-year-old four-star practitioner like Xiao Yu makes even her, the most talented person in the Yunlan Sect, seem insignificant.

For a moment, Nalan Yanran's face turned pale.

The young man standing beside Nalan Yanran seemed determined to salvage the situation for her. His expression turned cold, his dou qi surged, and his four-star practitioner strength was evident. Drawing his long sword, he charged directly at Xiao Yu.

"Can't beat him, so you all attack one by one?" Xiao Yu smiled lightly, and his figure suddenly disappeared from sight. The young man immediately lost his target and stopped in his tracks.

While Xiao Yu could evade this young man, he could not avoid Ge Ye, a seven-star Grand Master. Ge Ye shouted to the young man, "Xia Jie, watch your back!"

But it was too late. By the time Xia Jie reacted, Xiao Yu's punch, infused with Dou Qi, had already struck his back fiercely.

Xia Jie's body was sent flying, and several sickening cracks of broken bones were heard.

*Pfft!*

In mid-air, Xia Jie spat out a mouthful of blood.

*Bang!*

With the sound of tables and chairs being smashed, Xia Jie fell to the ground, covered in blood, and immediately lost consciousness.

The Xiao family's young men and women, who had already taken cover, stood trembling to the side, watching Xiao Yu in the center of the hall, feeling immensely relieved that they hadn't provoked him.

"How dare you, you little rascal!" Ge Ye roared angrily when he saw his disciple Xia Jie in such a miserable state.

Xiao Yu, however, remained unperturbed and replied with a smile, "What's wrong? It's okay for him to sneak attack me, but not okay for me to retaliate? Besides, I haven't done much. I only broke a few ribs and knocked him out. Your Yunlan Sect is so grand; just apply some medicine and let him rest for a few days."

Looking at Xiao Yu's somewhat innocent expression, Ge Ye was almost driven to the point of spitting blood. Breaking a few ribs is no small matter! And as for Yunlan Sect's grandness, it's not like the medicine for healing is free!

However, Ge Ye had no rebuttal to Xiao Yu's words. His disciple had attacked first and was beaten due to his own lack of skill. What shocked Ge Ye the most was not only that Nalan Yanran couldn't defeat Xiao Yu—after all, she was a three-star dou practitioner and there was a star-level difference—but that even his four-star dou practitioner disciple was beaten so badly by Xiao Yu. It was truly humiliating!

Ge Ye glanced at the somewhat dazed Nalan Yanran and then at the unconscious Xia Jie lying on the ground. With a resigned expression, he said to Xiao Zhan, "Chief Xiao, since the Xiao family has no intention of marrying into the Yunlan Sect, the engagement between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran is hereby canceled."

Saying this, Ge Ye took out a green ancient jade box from his spatial ring. Upon opening it, a unique fragrance immediately filled the hall. The three elders saw a dragon-eye-sized, entirely green pill inside the jade box and exclaimed in surprise, "A Qi Gathering Pill?"

Ge Ye smiled proudly and said, "Yes, and this Qi Gathering Pill was personally crafted by our esteemed Honorary Elder, Lord Gu He. I'm sure you've all heard of his name, haven't you?"

Everyone present, who had heard of Gu He, was visibly shaken. Dan King Gu He was one of the most influential alchemists in the Jiamo Empire, and he was also a Dou King , ranking among the top ten strongest in the Jiamo Empire!

A Qi Gathering Pill personally crafted by such a prominent figure was undoubtedly extremely valuable. The three elders looked at the pill with intense interest. They all desired this precious Qi Gathering Pill because possessing it would allow their family to cultivate another young fighter.

Ge Ye continued, "The Sect Master said that this Qi Gathering Pill is our compensation to the Xiao family. If the Xiao family is not satisfied, the Yunlan Sect can provide three more Qi Gathering Pills."

At this moment, Xiao Yu scoffed, "You think one Qi Gathering Pill will placate us? Do you really think I care about this Qi Gathering Pill?"

Ge Ye's previously proud expression became somewhat awkward. Indeed, in front of a young genius like Xiao Yu, such a Qi Gathering Pill seemed insignificant, as he wouldn't even need it!

"Don't be too excessive. The Qi Gathering Pill is Yunlan Sect's sincere offering. Don't insult the Yunlan Sect!" Nalan Yanran said, her eyebrows furrowing.

"In three years, I will challenge you at the Yunlan Sect. By then, we will both have undergone our coming-of-age ceremonies. I, Nalan Yanran, will defeat you openly and prove that I am the true genius!" Nalan Yanran declared stubbornly, glaring at Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh? You want to challenge me in three years?"

"Yes, are you willing to accept?" Nalan Yanran asked provocatively.

"Don't try to provoke me. However, I accept your challenge. I'll be waiting for you to defeat me in three years!" Xiao Yu shrugged nonchalantly.

Seeing Xiao Yu's indifferent attitude, Nalan Yanran was infuriated. At this moment, Xiao Yan also spoke solemnly, "In three years, I, Xiao Yan, will challenge you at the Yunlan Sect alongside my younger brother. We will repay the disgrace you have brought upon the Xiao family today!"

Nalan Yanran was infuriated. Having been pampered all these years, she had never been so humiliated. Her mind was clouded with rage.She glared at the two young men in front of her, her voice sharp and youthful as she said, "Fine, I will wait for you to come to the Yunlan Sect in three years. At that time, I will prove to the world that I, Nalan Yanran, did nothing wrong. It is you who are unworthy of being my fiancé!"With that, Nalan Yanran bowed to Xiao Zhan, who had a cold expression, and then walked out of the hall. Ge Ye sighed, quickly picked up Xia Jie, and followed her."Take the Qi Gathering Pill as well!" Xiao Zhan said coldly, tossing it out. Ge Ye's hand reached back to catch the pill steadily, then he wryly placed it into his spatial ring.Xiao Zhan's expression was also not pleasant. After all, someone had come to break off the engagement. Fortunately, his son Xiao Yu had saved face for the Xiao family, preventing them from losing prestige in Wutan City and preserving Xiao Zhan's authority in the branch family.Today's events would surely stir up a great commotion in Wutan City. The news of the Xiao family's new prodigy would spread throughout the city!"Father, in three years, Yan'er will go to the Yunlan Sect to prove himself!" Xiao Yan bowed deeply to Xiao Zhan and then got up, heading straight for the exit of the hall.Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan's back with some satisfaction. It's not scary to lack achievements; what's scary is losing one's Dou Qi. Now, it was Nalan Yanran who had rekindled Yan'er's fighting spirit!Xiao Yu also smiled and cupped his hands towards Xiao Zhan, saying, "Father, I'll take my leave now!"

Seeing Xiao Yu's playful expression, Xiao Zhan laughed and scolded, "Get going, get going!"

Xiao Yu chuckled and shrugged, "Alright then!" He then grabbed Xun'er and ran out of the hall.As they walked along the family's path, Xun'er tilted her head and smiled, "Brother Xiao Yu was quite impressive just now!"

"Are you making fun of me too?" Xiao Yu asked, rubbing his nose."Not at all. I really think Brother Xiao Yu was very impressive!" Xun'er said with a light smile."Alright, alright, enough about that. Let's go to Wutan City and get something good to eat. Are you coming?" Xiao Yu asked."If Brother Xiao Yu is treating, how could Xun'er not come?" Xun'er said playfully, then hesitated, "But what about Third Brother?"Xiao Yu laughed softly and said, "Don't worry, he will figure it out!"Xiao Yu thought to himself, "Xiao Yan should be meeting with Elder Yao on the back mountain for the first time now!"