Chapter 82: Does Xiao Yan Believe in the Light? Will the Storm of Miracles Return?
Xiao Yan was a clever boy.
The moment he noticed that his father hadn't forced Wu Tian out of the guest seat despite him being just a steward's brother, he immediately understood this young man was not simple.
And how could he be?
When Xiao Zhan and Ge Ye released their powerful auras earlier, this "Wu Gan" wasn't affected at all. If it had been Gu Xun'er, that would have been understandable.
But this guy?
A boy who wasn't a Xiao and had no visible background?
There were only two possibilities either he was incredibly powerful, or he had some treasure that protected him from pressure.
And given that Xiao Yan couldn't sense his strength at all, the latter possibility seemed far more likely.
Realizing this, Xiao Yan's rage slowly faded into calmness once more.
Damn it, another person I can't afford to offend.
Fine. Endure it. I must keep enduring.
At this rate, I'm starting to think I was reincarnated into the wrong world I should have gone to the Ninja World and become a shinobi instead!
He couldn't vent his fury at Wu Tian.
The man had clearly stated that he was only here to visit his brother.
And he had even more clearly rejected Nalan Yanran.
Fine, fine. You're innocent. But damn it, being cuckolded for no reason still feels unbearable!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
His gaze snapped to Nalan Yanran as he sneered,
"Nalan Yanran… you should know that in the Dou Qi Continent, when a woman breaks off an engagement, it brings great humiliation to the man's family."
"I don't care my skin is thick. But my father he is the clan leader. If he accepts your request today, how will he maintain his reputation in Wu Tan City?"
Hearing his words, Nalan Yanran frowned slightly.
She glanced sideways at Xiao Zhan, who suddenly looked much older as if he had aged ten years in a second.
For the first time, she felt a slight pang of guilt.
But it lasted for only a moment.
Because…
Xiao Yan just had to keep digging his own grave.
His anger grew, and he pointed directly at Nalan Yanran's face and roared,
"Nalan Yanran! As my fiancée, how shameless can you be to publicly confess your love for another man?!"
"You talk about honor? About virtue?! What kind of woman does this?!"
"I thought I had a thick skin, but I never imagined yours was even thicker! In all my years, I have never seen someone so brazenly shameless!"
Wu Tian: …
Holy shit.
Looks like this kid watched a lot of TV in his past life. Well said!
But as soon as those words left Xiao Yan's mouth…
Nalan Yanran's face darkened instantly.
She wasn't going to let him humiliate her like this.
With icy sharpness, she snapped back,
"Xiao Yan, are you done?!"
"You're a grown man, yet you act like a whining old woman!"
"Let me tell you something in this world, strength is all that matters!"
"I, Nalan Yanran, am free to pursue my own love. I owe you no explanations."
"You're being ridiculous!"
With that, she didn't even bother looking at him anymore.
Instead, she turned to Xiao Zhan, the actual clan leader.
Seeing his tired expression, a thought flashed through her mind.
She suddenly bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, then looked into his eyes and said softly,
"Clan Leader Xiao, I admit that I may have been too hasty today."
"I can temporarily take back my request to annul the engagement…"
"…but only under one condition."
Xiao Zhan's eyes widened slightly.
Was this a chance to salvage the situation?!
Suppressing his emotions, he asked, "What condition?"
Nalan Yanran's eyes gleamed with determination.
"I will delay the annulment for three years."
"In three years, he must come to the Yun Lan Sect and challenge me."
"If he wins, I will publicly annul the engagement."
"However, during these three years, the Xiao Clan must not interfere in my personal affairs."
Her words gave Xiao Zhan an opportunity to save face.
By the time three years had passed, Xiao Yan would have come of age.
Even if he lost, at least the engagement wouldn't end in complete humiliation.
But…
For Xiao Yan, this was a death sentence.
He laughed bitterly.
Three years? Sure, it saves my father's reputation…
But I'll be branded as a failure for life.
And in those three years…
How many more times will I be cuckolded?!
Nalan Yanran is already throwing herself at Wu Tian!
Does anyone else not see this?!
I may be young, but I'm not stupid!
They say, 'A man chasing a woman is like crossing mountains, but a woman chasing a man is like a thin veil.'
And let me tell you once that veil is lifted, the rain has already fallen.
I might as well just die at this point.
But even dying wasn't an option, because if he did, his father would suffer even more humiliation.
The heavens are unfair! I get dumped, I get cuckolded, and I'm a damn failure. Why can't my life just have a damn cheat code?!
Just then, Xiao Zhan slammed his palm on the table and stood up angrily.
"Nalan Yanran! Don't you think you're going too far?! Do you enjoy humiliating him like this?!"
But Nalan Yanran coldly retorted,
"Clan Leader Xiao, someone has to take responsibility for this annulment."
"If I truly didn't care, I could have publicly declared the engagement annulled right here and now."
"Then your family would have no way to save face."
"Nalan Yanran!!!" Xiao Yan roared in rage.
"You don't have to act so high and mighty."
"You want to break the engagement because you think I'm a failure, unworthy of you."
"Well, let me tell you something other than your beauty, you have NOTHING I desire!"
"…"
Everyone in the hall looked at him with disgust.
Really, Xiao Yan? You're gonna say that while you're obviously obsessed with her looks?
Men always judge beauty first!
Xiao Yan himself realized that he had just blurted out his true thoughts.
But he refused to back down.
Instead, he clenched his fists and declared,
"The Yun Lan Sect is strong… but I am still young."
"I have time. I became a Dou Practitioner at twelve."
"Nalan Yanran, how strong were you when you were twelve?"
"Right now, I may be weak… but I created a miracle before."
"And I will do it again."
"The light will shine through the darkness."
"The dawn will quietly break the horizon."
"I will bring forth a new storm."
For a moment, the hall was silent.
Everyone was stunned.
No one expected this usually quiet boy to say something so philosophical and powerful.
…Except Wu Tian.
Wu Tian sat there, expressionless.
Inside, he was screaming:
Holy shit did Xiao Yan just quote Ultraman's theme song?!
(Chapter End)
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