Chapter 27: Breaking Off the Engagement – Too Many Complications!

Li Ran immediately realized, "So there's an engagement I didn't know about?" His face displayed a puzzled expression.

As he carefully listened to the contents of the letter, everything started to make sense.

This marriage arrangement had been made by their ancestors when Li Ran was still very young, but nobody informed him about it.

As he grew, the gap between the Li family and the Xiao family widened. Furthermore, the prohibition on relationships within the Hidden Gauze Sect had caused the matter to be gradually forgotten.

Even Li Ran himself had never heard of it until now.

The letter from his second uncle mentioned:

[With the passing of the Xiao family's patriarch, the entire Xiao family has fallen into decline and is now a second-rate clan.]

[The Xiao family's young lady, overnight, lost her talent and has become an ordinary mortal.]

[Bringing up the engagement now is merely an attempt to gain the support of our Li family during their difficult times.]

[Our families have different social standings, so this engagement should be annulled.]

[However, due to the arrangement made by our ancestors, we cannot just brush it aside. Rán'er, you should personally visit the Xiao family and break off the engagement.]

[With the existence of the Hidden Gauze Sect's prohibition of romance, the Xiao family should have no objections...]

Li Ran: "..."

This situation sounded familiar somehow.

The Xiao family, the loss of talent, breaking off the engagement... It all seemed a bit too similar to the story of Breaking Through The Heaven!

Upon careful recollection, he did remember a delicate and adorable little girl from his childhood who he used to play with. However, since he joined the Hidden Gauze Sect, he rarely returned home, and they hadn't seen each other again.

"This matter shouldn't be let known to the Sect Master, or else, with her jealous personality..."

Li Ran shuddered at the thought.

Although breaking off the engagement at this crucial moment seemed a bit like kicking someone when they were down, it was probably the best solution.

"I'll find a chance to leave the mountain and end this engagement," he decided.

He needed to resolve this completely before the news spread.

...

Around noon, a steward found him.

"Holy Son, the Sect Master wishes to see you. Please go to the Rakhasa Peak."

"!!"

Li Ran's eyebrows twitched.

They're looking for me now?

Could it be that the Master already knows?

"Holy Son?" Seeing him not reacting, the steward called out again.

Li Ran snapped back to reality, "Alright, I understand."

He stored the letter away, handed it over to Ah Qin for safekeeping, and then headed towards the Rakhasa Peak.

...

Inside the palace, Leng Wuyan paced back and forth, her expression both nervous and expectant.

Hearing the knock on the door, she quickly sat back down in her chair and casually picked up a book to flip through.

"Come in."

Li Ran pushed the door open and entered, walking up to her.

"Apologies for my lateness, Master. You've been waiting." He gave a polite bow.

Flying wasn't allowed within the main peak, so he had to walk over.

Leng Wuyan nonchalantly replied, "Has it been a long time? I was engrossed in my book and thought only a short while had passed."

She even flipped a page while saying that.

"Sect Master..." Li Ran hesitated in his speech.

"What's the matter? Speak plainly."

"Your book is upside down."

"..."

Cough cough!

Leng Wuyan felt a bit embarrassed and stubbornly stated, "I prefer reading it this way. What's wrong with that?"

"You really are my Master. I admire you." Li Ran could hardly contain his laughter.

A faint blush appeared on Leng Wuyan's cheeks.

This person was truly incorrigible.

"Enough, there's no one else here. You don't need to act so formal." Leng Wuyan said.

Li Ran scratched his head, "Is it too formal for me to be informal in private?"

"What do you think? Are you being serious in secretly dating me?" Leng Wuyan asked, her tone soft and playful.

"..."

Li Ran's face turned red, and he awkwardly chuckled.

Leng Wuyan playfully shot him a glance, "Silly, follow me."

The two walked through the hall and arrived at the dining hall.

Seeing the lavish spread of delicious food on the table, Li Ran was momentarily stunned.

"Master, what's all this?"

"I had some free time and decided to cook, but I accidentally made too much. To avoid wasting it, I called you here to help clean up."

Li Ran looked at the various dishes on the table, each dish looking and smelling delightful, and untouched.

This wasn't making too much by accident. It was a meticulously prepared feast!

"Wait a moment, did you say something just now?"

Li Ran was astonished, "You cooked all these dishes yourself, Master?"

In his memories, Leng Wuyan was someone who couldn't even tell apart different seasonings, let alone cook.

"Of course." She crossed her arms and proudly nodded.

Li Ran sat down, picked up a pair of silver chopsticks, and grabbed a piece of Snow Eagle meat to taste.

"Mm!"

His eyes instantly lit up.

Leng Wuyan eagerly asked, "How is it?"

Li Ran gave her a thumbs-up and mumbled, "It's too delicious! Master, your cooking skills are amazing!"

This wasn't just flattery; the dishes really were fantastic. While not on the level of a top-tier chef, they were definitely of a high standard.

"I'm glad you like it."

Leng Wuyan sighed in relief, "It's not in vain that I woke up early to learn how to cook."

With her talent and comprehension, she could replicate any dish perfectly after just one glance. She even managed to create many novel dishes through her creativity.

However, even with her abilities, preparing this feast still took her four or five hours.

Li Ran looked at her fair and delicate face, feeling a slight touch in his heart.

"Master, you're really good to me."

Leng Wuyan blushed and turned her head, saying, "I was just using you as practice. It's not like I made all this specifically for you. Why are you being so cheesy..."

Although she said that, the sweetness in her eyes couldn't be hidden.

Li Ran was accustomed to her tsundere nature. He reached out and pulled her to sit beside him, "Master, let's eat together."

Leng Wuyan felt a warm sensation in her palm, and her heartbeat instantly accelerated. It was as if she were a puppet being led by him. She sat there in a daze, letting him hold her hand and not saying a word.

<+ >

If you want to see more of this story and don't mind paying $5 each month to read the latest post, please go to my Patreon1.

The current chapter in Patreon: Chapter 113: The Second Date and Li Ran's New Year Gift!

https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca2