While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 89 Gathering at the Xiao Family (2/3)

"Gu Ni, you can go now. Have Ya Fei prepare two guest rooms. There's no need to inquire about the Yunlan Sect anymore."

After a brief introduction, Tengshan looked at Gu Ni and spoke.

When discussing serious matters, it's best to have as few people present as possible.

Gu Ni nodded, bowed, and withdrew.

Seeing this, Hai Bodong finally spoke up.

"When I came in just now, I heard you keeping an eye on the Yunlan Sect's group. Coincidentally, Tengshan and I saw them on our way here. At their speed, they should arrive in Wutan City in at most an hour. But I'm a little confused. When did you get involved with the Yunlan Sect?"

Clearly, Hai Bodong had misunderstood, thinking that the people from the Yunlan Sect had also come for Chen Xiao.

"Elder Hai has misunderstood. They didn't come for me. I've heard some rumors that the Nalan family member seems to be very resistant to the marriage agreement with the Xiao family and is considering breaking it off. Their trip to Wutan City must be for this matter."

Chen Xiao shook his head and smiled.

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong and Teng Shan realized that although they lived in the capital, they didn't usually pay much attention to the private matters of their juniors.

"It does seem like I saw that little girl from the Nalan family in the group, Tengshan, am I seeing things?"

Yi Tengshan shook his head, indicating that he hadn't misread it.

Immediately afterward, there was another sigh.

"I suddenly remembered that a few years ago when Old Master Nalan Jie was in Mo City, he was still bragging to us about this marriage. Life is unpredictable. This old man cares a lot about his reputation, so breaking off the engagement probably wasn't his idea. By the way, Chen Xiao, you probably don't know yet, but Old Master Nalan Jie's current situation is not good. He was poisoned because of a Seven Illusion Green Spirit Saliva."

If he cannot be cured of the poison, even if he is a Dou Wang level expert, he probably won't last many more years.

"Things really are unpredictable."

Chen Xiao seemed genuinely unaware, and echoed with a sigh.

In reality, I know exactly what's going on.

The fact that Nalan Jie was branded with poison actually has something in common with Hai Bodong being cursed by the snake in the original timeline.

They're all pretty funny!

Nalan Jie was poisoned by the Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva, but was eventually cured by giving it to the saliva in return.

Hai Bodong was sealed away by Queen Medusa in his attempt to seize the fragment of the map, but he was eventually able to break free of the seal because of this fragment.

Both of them had wasted their time and gained nothing but years of torment. Upon reflection, it's quite amusing.

Getting back to the main point, now that Nalan Yanran is on her way, Chen Xiao is even more certain that Yao Chen is about to make his appearance.

"Seven-Illusory Azure Spirit Saliva? It's so potent that even a Battle King is fighting so hard; it must be a valuable item."

Ziyan, who hadn't said a word until now, finally heard something that interested her and suddenly chimed in.

Seeing her eyes darting around, Chen Xiao knew exactly what she was thinking.

"It's so-so. The value of the Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva lies mainly in its nourishing and enhancing effect on the soul. In terms of the energy it contains, there are plenty of those you've hidden away that can surpass it."

If Nalan Jie were also in Wutan City, Chen Xiao could find a way to get his hands on the Seven Illusions Azure Spirit Saliva, as it does have some uses.

But Nalan Jie is far away in the capital, so it's not worth wasting your energy on him.

Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, Zi Yan let out a soft "oh," her expression slightly disappointed.

"Does Miss Ziyan like medicinal herbs? That's easy, Tengshan. Have headquarters send over some good ones later. We are the hosts, so we must make sure Miss Ziyan eats and has a good time."

Having discerned Zi Yan's preferences, Hai Bodong spoke up.

Chen Xiao's friend, whose star rating is unknown but is definitely a Dou Wang level expert, deserves to be treated well regardless of his identity.

After all, this can be considered an investment.

Tengshan nodded with a smile in agreement.

Speaking of this, Zi Yan immediately perked up, her eyes shining, and she found the two old men much more pleasing to the eye.

"Hehe, don't call me 'Miss,' it doesn't sound nice. Just call me by my name. Since you're Chen Xiao's friends, then you're my friends, Zi Yan's friends!"

"He who eats another's food is bound to him," Zi Yan said, making a respectable statement.

Upon seeing this, Hai Bodong and Teng Shan smiled back, their eyes meeting in a knowing glance.

Zi Yan's strength initially made them think that her appearance might just be a facade, after all, such a young Dou Wang powerhouse was terrifying.

But looking at it now, it really does seem like a child's mentality?

What kind of talent is this? It's terrifying!

"Canaan Academy is indeed a place of outstanding people and resources. I'm becoming more and more curious about this academy. When the Canaan recruitment team comes next time, the Mittel family should also select a few suitable students to send in."

Chen Xiao's rapid growth, coupled with Zi Yan's, caused Hai Bodong and Teng Shan to have a strong skewed perception of Canaan Academy. They felt that they might have greatly underestimated the academy. If they sent some people there for further study, even if they couldn't compare to Chen Xiao and Zi Yan, they would at least be able to fight spirits after graduation.

"If Chief Tengshan is interested, he should select more people with fire attributes, as they will benefit the most from the academy. People with ice attributes like me would only be so-so. In fact, I have spent most of my time in the Black Corner Region these past few years."

Chen Xiao also made a small suggestion.

As for whether to listen or not...

That's none of his business.

Tengshan nodded and noted it down.

Hai Bodong, on the other hand, was more concerned about the Black Corner region.

"I heard about the Black Corner Region when I participated in the Northwest Strongmen Tournament. At that time, I thought that I would definitely go and explore it if I had the chance. This is one of my small regrets."

While Chen Xiao and his companions were catching up happily at the Mittel Auction House, the Xiao family on the other side was extremely busy.

Just after the younger generation finished their tests, Xiao Zhan received a message.

People from the Yunlan Sect will be visiting tonight!

The power of the Yunlan Sect needs no further explanation; it is known to everyone in the Jia Ma Empire.

Therefore, although Xiao Zhan was puzzled, he took it very seriously. After arranging everything, he even found Xiao Yan and gave him some instructions, telling him not to be impolite. At the same time, he naively fantasized that if the distinguished guests of Yunlan Sect saw Xiao Yan's state, would they be able to see the reason and give him some pointers?

at night.

The Xiao family's house was brightly lit.

Inside the spacious reception hall, Xiao Zhan and the three elders were all present, along with some influential and powerful members of the family. There were also quite a few curious younger members. Looking around, the hall was bustling with people, all whispering and discussing the distinguished guest who was about to arrive.

Finally, to their delight, Butler Mo led in a man, a woman, and an elderly man.

All three were dressed in moon-white robes.

The elderly man leading the group had a beaming smile and looked very energetic; his somewhat small eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp glint.

On the chest of his robe was painted a crescent moon, surrounded by seven glittering golden stars.

This means he is a Seven-Star Grandmaster!

The young man to his right behind him appeared to be around twenty years old. He was handsome and tall, and the five gold stars on his chest indicated that he was a five-star Dou Zhe.

The girl on the left behind the old man was even younger and had a beautiful face. As soon as she stepped into the reception hall, she made the girls of the Xiao family feel ashamed.

It's not just because of her looks, but also because of her abilities.

The girl has three gold stars painted on her chest.

Samsung Fighter!

"Three distinguished guests have come from afar. Please have a seat. Butler Mo, bring the best tea."

Xiao Zhan forced a warm smile and personally stood up to greet them, as did the three elders.

At this moment, everything seems harmonious.

The three members of Yunlan Sect took their seats, and their conversation became very enthusiastic amidst Xiao Zhan's intentional or unintentional flattery and praise.

However, the old man from Yunlan Sect seemed to have something he was reluctant to say, and every time he was about to speak, he would swallow his words back with a sense of helplessness. Whenever this happened, the beautiful young woman would not be able to help but glare at the old man.

In this atmosphere, the protagonist of the night, Xiao Yan, finally arrived.

Perhaps because the Xiao family has developed well in recent years, the three elders have become more magnanimous and did not make things difficult for Xiao Yan in front of the guests of the Yunlan Sect tonight, leaving him an empty seat.

"Father, three elders."

"Yes, Yan'er, please have a seat."

Xiao Zhan chuckled and said something, then turned back to chat with the three guests.

Opposite Xiao Yan, the beautiful young woman, seeing that the main character had also arrived, became even more impatient and frequently urged him with her eyes.

Seeing this, the old man could only cough lightly, stand up, cup his hands in greeting to Xiao Zhan, and smile, "Clan Chief Xiao, the main reason I've come to your esteemed family is to ask you for a favor!"

"Hehe, Mr. Ge Ye, please speak freely. If it is within our power, the Xiao family should not refuse."

Xiao Zhan dared not be negligent and quickly stood up to reply.

However, he was still shrewd and didn't dare to make any absolute statements.

After all, these are people from the Yunlan Sect; their status speaks for itself, and what they seek is unlikely to be simple.

The old man, called Ge Ye, smiled slightly, not minding at all, and pointed to the girl next to him, asking with a smile.

"Clan Chief Xiao, do you still recognize her?"

Only then did Xiao Zhan dare to focus his gaze on the girl, scrutinizing her carefully. Just as he was about to answer with a look of doubt, he saw Butler Mo hurriedly walk in.

"Patriarch, the patriarch of the Mittel family has arrived."

There was absolutely no way to stop him, so Butler Mo could only hurry up and come ahead of time to inform Xiao Zhan so that he could be mentally prepared.

Sure enough, as soon as the words were spoken, the people in the reception hall saw four figures walk in.

Another wave of distinguished guests stunned the Xiao family members. Even Xiao Yan, who was in a bad mood, looked up in a daze.

Immediately, he saw a very familiar-looking young man, as handsome as Leon Lai in the 1990s, chatting and laughing with an old man in a blue robe.

On either side of these two people was a relatively young elderly man and a cute girl in a white dress who was eating.

Xiao Yan also noticed that the girl's hands seemed to have some saliva on them, and she habitually wiped it on the sleeve of the boy beside her. The boy, as if he had done this countless times before, didn't even turn his head, but reached out and grabbed the girl's hand.

Unwittingly, a crisis was averted.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan found it quite interesting. He immediately shifted his gaze to the chests of the four people and found that they did not have any badges representing their strength.

Their strength is unknown, but they are very strong!

As he was observing, the three members of the Yunlan Sect sitting opposite him stood up.

"Greetings, Ice Emperor, Clan Chief Tengshan."

They also noticed Chen Xiao and Zi Yan, but didn't recognize them, so they simply kept quiet to avoid making a mistake.

Hai Bodong chuckled. "Hehe, you all go about your business. Tengshan and I just arrived in Wutan City today. We heard that our niece Nalan had come to the Xiao family, so we just stopped by to take a look. Clan Chief Xiao, you don't mind if the four of us have a cup of tea, do you?"

"It would be an honor, an absolute honor!"

With a smile, Xiao Zhan gave a single glance, and the four members of the Xiao family sitting in the front seats immediately stood up and gave up their seats.

Ice Emperor!

Upon hearing this title, Xiao Zhan was startled and dared not refuse.

Hai Bodong was just there to watch the fun and didn't want to interact with Xiao Zhan much, so he gave the first seat to Teng Shan.

He sat in the middle with Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao, at this moment, had Zi Yan to his right.

Then came Xiao Yan.

Chen Xiao was also quite helpless. Although he really wanted to see the excitement, he hadn't originally planned to come. Who knew that while they were catching up, Ya Fei suddenly came in and announced that the people from Yunlan Sect had entered the Xiao family.

Knowing the purpose of Nalan Yanran's trip, Hai Bodong asked if he wanted to join in the fun, and that's how the current scene came about.

Although it deviated slightly from the plan, Chen Xiao wasn't particularly concerned. He had left the Xiao family and was now returning to take a look, which was nothing to others.

As for Yao Chen, that old man has been tormenting Xiao Yan for three years. There's no reason for him to change his original plan just because a few powerful people came to Wutan City.

After all, if they don't stop tormenting Xiao Yan and let him continue to waste his time, he'll miss the golden age for cultivation.

Sitting in the main seat, Xiao Zhan felt extremely uncomfortable.

To his left was a distinguished guest from the Yunlan Sect, and to his right was the patriarch of the Mittel family. Any one of these people was more esteemed than him, yet he was the one sitting in the main seat, and every extra minute he sat there felt like an extra minute of rudeness.

Seeing that the members of the Mittel family seemed to be alright, Xiao Zhan turned to face Ge Ye.

"Mr. Kuzuha, please speak frankly."

Glancing at the four people opposite him, Ge Ye dared not keep them in suspense any longer and immediately got straight to the point:

"Clan Chief Xiao, the matter I am requesting today concerns her, and her name is Nalan Yanran."

"I have come today because the Sect Master, upon learning of her engagement to the Xiao family, consulted with Yanran and personally ordered me to come and request that Clan Chief Xiao dissolve this engagement."

As soon as he finished speaking, the reception hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Many gazes turned towards Xiao Yan, then towards Nalan Yanran, and many members of the Xiao family nodded silently.

This good-for-nothing seems to be unworthy of Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao and Xiao Yan were seated very close together, and they could even hear the faint cracking sound of Xiao Yan's fist clenching in his sleeve.

"We're already at rock bottom, what are we hesitating for? Every step we take is progress, the worst that can happen is death."

Zi Yan, who was engrossed in fiddling with the medicine bottle, looked up at Chen Xiao, but seeing that he wasn't talking to her, she buried her head back down.

But just then, "!"

A teacup was smashed on the table and shattered into pieces.

The loud noise startled Zi Yan, who had just turned her head away. She immediately glared angrily at Xiao Yan beside her.

Just as Xiao Ziyan was about to erupt, Chen Xiao reacted quickly and held her down, watching Xiao Yan's back as he got up and walked away with blood flowing from his right hand.

"Don't rush, we'll talk about this later."