Chapter 35: Nalan Yanran

Misty Cloud Sect's Grand Elder, Yun Ling!

At first glance, Chen Guan recognized him from their previous encounter at the adult ceremony. When Yun Ling saw Chen Guan looking at him, he didn't avoid the gaze and responded with a smile that seemed to carry some deeper meaning, making him look like a cunning snake.

Behind Yun Ling, there was another familiar face, Mo Cheng, the Grand Elder of the Mo Family. They were apparently engaged in a telepathic conversation while also observing the young man.

Chen Guan had a feeling that their conversation was about him, and it didn't seem like a good one.

He subtly activated his mental power and pondered for a moment, but he didn't dare to eavesdrop openly. The people present were all powerful enough to sense any intrusions.

The others might not notice, but Fama and Guhe above were definitely capable of sensing it. They also responded with meaningful smiles, keeping their thoughts to themselves.

However, what Chen Guan absolutely didn't expect was that his recent actions conveyed a mistaken understanding to someone.

Mo Cheng happened to catch his gaze when his mental power surged, and he suddenly felt a moment of confusion in his mind. It took him several moments to regain his senses.

What kind of eyes were those?!

Mo Cheng's heart trembled.

He never imagined that the reason for this situation was Chen Guan's mental power far exceeding his own. He immediately dismissed the correct answer, thinking that he had discovered a pair of peculiar pupils.

Clear words need no explanation; he came up with a bold idea.

He wanted Chen Guan's eyes!

Looking at Jia Xingtian, who was chatting with Fama on the opposite side, the immense powerlessness was frightening. However, thinking about Yun Ling in front of him and Misty Cloud Sect behind him, Mo Cheng also felt that there might be some room for maneuver.

"That's our Misty Cloud Sect's Grand Elder, and the one behind him is Mo Cheng, the Grand Elder of the Mo Family in the Northwestern Salt City. Mo Cheng has always held the Grand Elder in high regard."

A cold voice entered Chen Guan's ears as Nalan Yanran took the initiative to introduce them.

Apparently, she had been paying attention to the young man's actions and thought he was curious about these two people.

Nalan Yanran had some reservations about Yun Ling and Mo Cheng. Despite being the sect master, her teacher was not shown much respect by these two.

While Yun Ling's attitude was tolerable due to his seniority, Mo Cheng's behavior was too much. When he saw their teacher, he would simply give a perfunctory salute, acting like a lackey to the Grand Elder.

Although Nalan Yanran had only recently become his disciple, Yun Yun treated her with great care, and their relationship was excellent. They were not only teacher and disciple but also like sisters.

As a staunch supporter of the sect master, she naturally found it hard to have a good impression of these two.

"Thank you," Chen Guan nodded and expressed his gratitude.

Mo Family? They were nothing more than insignificant characters; there was no need to pay too much attention to them.

Only Yun Ling had some strength, but he was a person of limited intelligence.

In the original trajectory, Misty Cloud Sect had a miserable fate, and ninety-nine percent of it was due to this guy. If not for him, after Xiao Yan regained his face, the three-year agreement would have basically come to an end, and they would have been unrelated thereafter.

Unfortunately, Yun Ling's actions, driven by his strength, dragged the entire Misty Cloud Sect into the mire. If it were Yun Shan instead, Chen Guan suspected he would have had the urge to kill him.

He was truly a rat's nest that spoiled the whole broth.

No longer paying attention to Yun Ling, Chen Guan looked at the martial arena ahead.

With a lengthy speech and encouragement from an elder coming to an end, the disciples' grand competition finally began.

The disciples of Misty Cloud Sect were divided into three categories: Outer Disciples, Inner Disciples, and Direct Lineage Disciples.

The grand competition was also divided into three stages accordingly.

The Outer Disciples' matches were unremarkable and lacked excitement, hardly impressing the guests present.

However, the battles between Inner Disciples were much more thrilling. They were all above the level of ordinary fighters, and the clashes of various attributes and combat techniques were dazzling and mesmerizing.

Overall, the level was decent, showing the vigorous and thriving trend of Misty Cloud Sect.

Chen Guan glanced at Jia Xingtian diagonally across from him and noticed that the old man's smile had diminished significantly.

After the competitions between Outer and Inner Disciples concluded, it was time for the matches among the Direct Lineage Disciples.

This was the most anticipated part for everyone, as these Direct Lineage Disciples might not have high strength at the moment, but each one of them was groomed to be the future backbone of Misty Cloud Sect.

Nalan Yanran made her appearance during this stage.

As Yun Yun's direct lineage disciple, she undoubtedly became the center of attention.

Unfazed by the pressure of being watched by everyone, Nalan Yanran performed remarkably. With her nine-stage Dou Qi, she consecutively defeated six fellow direct lineage disciples of the same level before having to retreat due to exhaustion.

This battle was enough to make Nalan Yanran's name remembered by everyone present and uphold her reputation as the Sect Master's direct lineage disciple.

Hearing the enthusiastic praise from the crowd, Nalan Su laughed heartily, feeling immensely proud.

Even the Sect Master Yun Yun, sitting at the main seat, wore a satisfied smile. Like spring breeze and evening glow, her expression was dignified and beautiful.

Nalan Yanran had already formed Yun Yun's demeanor. After her performance, she immediately turned her attention to her teacher, completely ignoring her own father, who was even more proud of her on the other side. When she saw her teacher's smile, she beamed with joy, feeling extremely happy.

After returning to her seat, Nalan Yanran inexplicably asked the unfamiliar young man beside her, "How did I perform?"

She found it hard to believe the rumors about Chen Guan, but she trusted her teacher and might not have realized that she had subconsciously taken catching up to him as a goal. So she was curious about his evaluation of her.

"You were stunning, and your future looks promising," Chen Guan replied, speaking in a way that pleased people, since good words were free.

Indeed, Nalan Yanran did perform well, and there was no point in comparing herself to him.

However, to Chen Guan's surprise, his high praise not only failed to make Nalan Yanran happy, but it seemed to irritate her.

"Are you mocking me?" Nalan Yanran turned her head, her expression cold.

Chen Guan felt baffled. He thought, "I said nice things, and you're still unsatisfied. Do you want me to mock you arrogantly so that you'll feel satisfied?"

"Do you have some kind of issues?" he wondered.

Not wanting to bicker with her, Chen Guan distanced himself and headed toward Yun Yun's area. The grand competition was practically over, and it was time to discuss serious matters.

Being ignored, Nalan Yanran tightly gripped her sword, feeling a mix of anger, shame, and various emotions. She had never felt so wronged before.

Especially when she clearly heard the young man mutter "stupid bitch" as he left, she almost lost control on the spot. Her resentment soared, and in an instant, the young man had become the top person she needed to educate in her heart.

Chen Guan had no idea about her thoughts, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

Presently, Nalan Yanran was still a bit naive and idealistic. When she encountered something unsatisfactory, she was prone to extremes, and she had a somewhat arrogant attitude, thinking highly of herself. Only Yun Yun's tempering could control her.

In simple terms, she hadn't yet experienced the harsh realities of the world.

Chen Guan could understand but didn't like it. He preferred the company of mature and considerate women like Yao Ye and Yun Yun.

At this point, Chen Guan solemnly declared that he had no impure thoughts about Sister Yao Ye, nor did he hold grudges about the jokes from the past. Really!

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