coobybook Chapter 338 Public Displays of Power Are a Hobby
Chapter 338 Public Displays of Power Are a Hobby
After Li Muyang walked in, he glanced at everyone. The Xiao family members were all surprised and a little confused. A few people even had jealousy in their eyes. A seemingly honest and steady uncle was shocked but also pleasantly surprised. The mature-looking young man next to him was obviously a little confused.
But after regaining his senses, he gave a bitter smile. He was prepared for the engagement to be called off, so why was this Miss Nalan not playing by the rules?
There was also an older man who was clearly with Nalan Yanran. His expression was somewhat unpleasant and shocked. If you looked closely, you could tell that he was a little angry and flustered! He never expected Nalan Yanran to pull this stunt!
Where did the promised annulment of the engagement go?!
"And you two are..." Xiao Zhan, the mature and steady-looking man who should be the head of the Xiao family and the future father of the Yan Emperor, asked.
"Oh, Uncle Xiao, this is my teacher, Yun Yun." Nalan Yanran hurriedly introduced her with a smile, but then fell silent when she looked at Li Muyang. She didn't know him either!
Never seen it!
Yun Yun spoke up, "Patriarch Xiao Zhan, I am Yun Yun, Sect Master of Yunlan Sect."
"Ah! So it's Sect Leader Yun! The Xiao family has failed to greet you properly!" Xiao Zhan was also surprised when he heard this. He had been stunned for a long time after hearing Nalan Yanran's introduction. He never expected that Yun Yun would come in person!
But... Nalan Yanran isn't even breaking off the engagement, so why is Yun Yun rushing over in such a hurry?
And that man... Xiao Zhan's attention was focused on Li Muyang, and everyone else also looked at Li Muyang.
Yun Yun was about to explain when Li Muyang spoke up on his own: "I had some business with Patriarch Xiao, and I ran into Sect Leader Yun on the way, so we came together. My business isn't urgent, so you can talk about your business first. I'll just join in the fun."
After saying that, he stood aside, but in his heart he was sighing, "It's a pity I won't be able to see that famous scene!"
Since Li Muyang had already said that, no one could say anything more. After all, Li Muyang had come in with Yun Yun, and some of them, after regaining their senses, suddenly realized that Li Muyang seemed to have floated in.
Floating? Stepping on the void? A Dou Zong?
Upon realizing this, his expression changed drastically. Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could a Dou Zong possibly emerge from the small city of Wutan! The fact that a Dou Huang could appear is already outrageous enough!
After Yun Yun had a brief conversation with Xiao Zhan, she was speechless for a moment.
Because everything was pretty much as he had imagined, Ge Ye's attitude upon entering was to annul the engagement, but he was interrupted by Nalan Yanran, as if Nalan Yanran had truly fallen in love with Xiao Yan at first sight and regretted not annuling the engagement!
But! This is clearly not normal! Based on Yun Yun's understanding of her quirky yet mature and steady disciple (is this Nalan Yanran?), there must be something fishy going on!
Noticing a certain disciple giving her a meaningful look, Yun Yun was too embarrassed to say anything. Besides, the current development was already the best outcome she had originally envisioned!
Originally, I thought that if my disciple was determined to break off the engagement and had already spoken up, I would step in. After all, she was my master, and a teacher for a day is a father for life. Yun Yun was also half a father to Nalan Yanran.
Although it was she who broke off the engagement with Nalan Jie for Nalan Yanran, which was a bit of a slap in the face to the Xiao family, Yun Yun was still the sect leader of Yunlan Sect and a Dou Huang. As long as she was a little nicer and made some compensation to the Xiao family and Xiao Yan, it would be considered giving them face in a sense.
If Nalan Yanran hasn't proposed annuling the engagement yet, then stop her now and we can talk about it later!
As for Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan falling in love at first sight... to be honest, Yun Yun only ever considered that possibility as a dream!
Now that Yun Yun is satisfied, and Nalan Yanran doesn't seem unhappy either, Xiao Zhan is even happier! Judging from his behavior since meeting Nalan Yanran, the Xiao family head is very satisfied with this future daughter-in-law.
Li Muyang saw something amusing and was naturally pleased.
So who's unhappy?
Apart from Xiao Zhan, the rest of the Xiao family members were not very happy! They had all come to watch the spectacle, to see Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan make a fool of themselves, but they hadn't expected that Nalan Yanran hadn't come to annul the engagement, but had actually fallen in love with Xiao Yan at first sight! That was awkward! They were all a little envious and jealous.
Xiao Yan clicked his tongue in surprise. It wasn't a matter of whether he was happy or not, but rather that he felt a little guilty as he glanced at a certain aloof and indifferent girl. The girl's expression had clearly turned somewhat dark!
Nalan Yanran—! You—! Very good! Woman! You have successfully caught my attention!
What kind of vixen dares to try and steal her man! Shouldn't you have broken off the engagement? Why aren't you following the script?
The problem is, with Nalan Yanran refusing to break off the engagement, Gu Xun'er is in a bit of a dilemma! If she really targets Nalan Yanran, it will definitely leave a bad impression on Xiao Yan! But if she doesn't target her... she can't swallow this insult! After all, Nalan Yanran is Xiao Yan's nominal fiancée!
Who else is unhappy?
Ge Ye, the elder who followed Nalan Yanran! He was unhappy!
Because he has a mission to complete! It's not just Nalan Yanran who wants to annul the engagement; there are many forces within the Yunlan Sect and even throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire who want Nalan Yanran to break off the engagement with Xiao Yan. This way, they will have a chance. Otherwise, if Xiao Yan, a boy whose talent is wasted, occupies the position of fiancé, it will be difficult for them to make a move!
If Nalan Yanran didn't take the initiative to annul the engagement, their insistence might leave a bad impression on her. Therefore, no one wanted to be a pawn. Fortunately, Nalan Yanran herself wanted to annul the engagement! That's why the Xiao family has been fine all these years!
In particular, Nalan Yanran has always been indifferent to others. Even Liu Ling, the disciple of the Medicine King Gu He, tried to curry favor with Nalan Yanran, but to no avail.
Therefore, Ge Ye carries the expectations and heavy responsibilities of many young masters from the Yunlan Sect and even the Jia Ma Empire!
Everything had gone smoothly until now. Ge Ye never expected that Nalan Yanran would change her mind after meeting Xiao Yan!
Originally, if Yun Yun hadn't come, Ge Ye would have had a chance to forcefully "help" Nalan Yanran break off the engagement. But Yun Yun has come... Why don't you try doing something reckless?
Hehe, if you're not afraid of being beaten to death by your sect leader, Ge Ye can give it a try!
Despite the seemingly perfect ending, everyone had to suppress their dissatisfaction due to the oppressive presence of Yun Yun, the Dou Huang!
Xiao Zhan looked at Li Muyang again: "Sir, what brings you here?"
"Patriarch Xiao, please allow me a moment to speak." Li Muyang said with a faint smile. To be honest, the unexpected events on this side had him suppressing a laugh the whole time.
Xiao Zhan glanced at Yun Yun silently, trying to gauge her intentions.
Li Muyang continued, "I can help solve Young Master Xiao Yan's cultivation problem."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan were no longer tired, and Xiao Zhan was overjoyed: "Is what you said true?"
Li Muyang nodded silently, and with a wave of his hand, a ball of flame appeared in his palm, seemingly composed of red, yellow, and blue colors.
Strange fire!
Although they had only heard of it, the sudden increase in temperature and the miraculous effect of the flame, which seemed to burn away spiritual energy, made the onlookers feel tired after just a short while and dare not continue to stare at the strange fire.
Li Muyang put away the flames. This was truly Samadhi True Fire, definitely much stronger than ordinary strange fires on the Dou Qi Continent. After all, the strength of a strange fire still depends on the cultivation level and the host.
Seeing the "strange fire" that Li Muyang displayed, Xiao Zhan was already more than half convinced and was overjoyed. No matter the cost, he was determined to help his son restore his original talent! He happily invited Li Muyang aside to explain the details.
Li Muyang then pointed to the group of people and said, "Then I'll trouble Young Master Xiao Yan, Sect Master Yun, Miss Nalan, and oh, that Miss from the Ancient Clan, to come along. There are some things we need to clarify."
Upon hearing this, a man in black robes suddenly appeared in front of Gu Xun'er, shielding her behind him and looking warily at Li Muyang.
"Uncle Ling?" Gu Xun'er was taken aback, realizing something was wrong.
The man in black robes, Ling Ying, solemnly warned, "Miss! Be careful! I can't see through this person! He's at least a Dou Zun!"
What?! A Dou Zun?!
Everyone was startled!
Only Yun Yun's lips twitched. She saw that Li Muyang was just smiling and didn't say anything. He even stretched out a finger and drew a spatial rift in the air.
Yun Yun inwardly chuckled at Li Muyang's display of power in front of others, but still took the initiative to explain, "Don't be nervous (it's no use being nervous anyway), this gentleman is a Battle Saint."
Battle Saint...
A group of people swallowed hard.
Xiao Zhan was the first to react, and immediately bowed deeply, saying, "I was unaware of the descent of a saint! I beg your forgiveness, senior!"
Seeing this, the other members of the Xiao family, including Xiao Yan and Ge Ye, also hurriedly knelt down. For a moment, only Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, Gu Xun'er, and Ling Ying were standing.
Li Muyang raised his hand in the air, and an invisible buoyancy lifted Xiao Zhan, who was about to kneel down, and said, "Patriarch Xiao, there is no need to be so polite. I have something to discuss with you and your son."
Gu Xun'er frowned: "Senior, could it be for that Tuoshe Ancient Jade?"
Li Muyang was taken aback upon hearing this, then burst into laughter: "Hahaha... Miss Gu Xun'er is overthinking it. What difference is there between one piece and six pieces of the Tuoshe Ancient Jade? Its best fate right now is to stay obediently in the hands of the Xiao family, otherwise it will inevitably cause a bloody storm on the Dou Qi Continent!"
One or six makes no difference... This statement relieved Gu Xun'er and made her admire Li Muyang's wisdom, because it was absolutely true! She had thought Li Muyang was after the Tuoshe Ancient Jade, but whether he was or not was not important. What she didn't want was for the Xiao family to hand it over in a muddle.
At least leave Xiao Yan with enough compensation, right?
“Patriarch Xiao…” Li Muyang gestured with his eyes, and Xiao Zhan immediately understood. He nodded and said, “Please, Saint, have a word with me in private!”
Having said that, he led the way with Xiao Yan.
Li Muyang followed closely behind, and Yun Yun naturally brought Nalan Yanran with her. Ling Ying originally didn't want Gu Xun'er to come along, but Gu Xun'er took the initiative to chase after them. Ling Ying felt helpless but had no choice but to follow.