Battle Through the Heavens: Oh no, I've become the succubus Xiao Yan!

As soon as the Nalan family's carriage left, Xiao Mei emerged from behind a pillar.

She didn't flinch; she walked straight up to Xiao Yan and put her hands on her hips.

"Cousin Xiao Yan, that Miss Nalan... is quite pretty."

His tone was sarcastic.

Xiao Yan glanced at her: "You were eavesdropping?"

"I wasn't eavesdropping," Xiao Mei snorted, her face slightly flushed. "You were talking so loudly in the garden, it would be hard for me not to hear you."

"So what do you think of her?"

"I think—" Xiao Mei thought for a moment, "she's not good enough for you."

Xiao Yan laughed: "Why?"

"Because she made you wait seven years," Xiao Mei said. "If it were me, I wouldn't have made you wait that long."

After saying that, she blushed and ran away.

Xiao Yan could only smile helplessly when he saw this little girl.

Xiao Yu stood by the window of a distant pavilion, arms crossed, watching Xiao Mei's retreating figure, then glancing at Xiao Yan.

"Oh, Xiao Yan, a Grand Dou Master," her voice came down from upstairs, sarcastic, "you certainly have quite a few female confidantes."

Seeing her insincere expression, Xiao Yan deliberately ignored her.

Xiao Yu snorted, turned and left. After taking two steps, she looked back once more—then quickened her pace and disappeared at the end of the corridor.

The old apothecary sighed from inside the ring: "You brat... how come your luck with women is even more outrageous than your talent for alchemy?"

Xiao Yan thought to himself: Teacher, aren't you the same?

However, Xiao Yan does not reject these peach blossoms; isn't that one of the reasons he came to this world?

However, the thought of Xun'er's overflowing jealousy later gave Xiao Yan a headache.

Compared to Xiao Mei, Xun'er is a bit harder to coax.

The news that the Nalan family had not called off the engagement spread throughout Wutan City the very next day. It was estimated that it would soon spread throughout the entire Gama Empire.

The news that the Xiao family's genius, coupled with their solidified marriage alliance with the Nalan family, had caused all the major powers in Wutan City to reassess the Xiao family's importance. With the Jialie family recently wiped out and the Nalan family now bound to the Xiao family, the Xiao family's position in Wutan City was now unshakeable. Although, to the Xiao family, the other families in Wutan City were essentially no different from ordinary districts.

The Obama family became even more respectful and sent a large quantity of medicinal herbs as a "congratulatory gift".

Consort Ya also sent a letter—

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"Congratulations, little one, you've gained another confidante. But don't forget, Mittel Auction House and I are your most reliable allies."

A smiley face was drawn at the end of the letter.

After reading the letter, Xiao Yan smiled and put it into his storage ring.

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After the annulment of the engagement, Xun'er's jealousy became even more pronounced than before.

Xun'er didn't make a scene; instead, she expressed her concern in a quiet and understated way.

That evening, Xiao Yan went to find Xun'er. She was sitting on a stone bench in the backyard, holding a book in her hand, but she hadn't turned a single page.

"Xun'er?"

Xun'er didn't look at him.

"Xun'er?" Xiao Yan called out again.

"Brother Xiao Yan is busy," Xun'er said indifferently, "Don't worry about me."

Xiao Yan walked to her side, squatted down, and looked her in the eye.

Xun'er's eyes were bright, but her lips were pursed, clearly showing that she was sulking.

Are you jealous?

"I'm not jealous," Xun'er said. "Brother Xiao Yan is so lucky with women, why would I be jealous?"

Xiao Yan reached out and ruffled her hair. Xun'er tilted her head, trying to avoid it, but couldn't.

"Xun'er, about Nalan Yanran—"

"I don't care about Nalan Yanran," Xun'er interrupted him, "I care about you."

She finally raised her head and looked into Xiao Yan's eyes.

"Brother Xiao Yan, there are more and more girls around you. Sister Ya Fei, Miss Nalan, and Xiao Mei..."

"Xiao Mei shouldn't count, right?"

"Why doesn't it count?" Xun'er's eyes narrowed slightly. "I saw the way she looked at you."

Xiao Yan was speechless.

Actually, you've overlooked Xiao Yu, the silly Xun'er.

Xun'er held on for a while, but finally couldn't hold back anymore and leaned on Xiao Yan's shoulder.

"Brother Xiao Yan, promise me that no matter who you meet, I will always be the most important person to you."

"Of course," Xiao Yan said, "you will always be the most important."

Xun'er hummed in agreement and didn't say anything more. She leaned on Xiao Yan's shoulder and sat quietly for a long time.

---

Xiao Mei has become bolder than before.

The day after the annulment of the engagement, she found Xiao Yan again.

"Cousin, who do you actually like?"

Xiao Yan was refining pills and didn't even look up: "Who do you like?"

"Miss Nalan? Xun'er? Or…?" Xiao Mei's voice trailed off, tinged with anticipation. "Or me?"

Xiao Yan raised his head and looked at Xiao Mei.

Xiao Mei's face turned as red as a ripe apple, but she didn't run away. Instead, she stood there stubbornly, waiting for an answer.

"Xiao Mei," Xiao Yan said, "you're still young."

"I'm not little! I'm fourteen! Brother Xiao Yan, please don't always treat me like a child."

"Fourteen is still young."

Xiao Mei snorted, turned and ran. After a few steps, she turned back—

"Cousin Xiao Yan, you haven't answered my question yet!"

"We'll talk about it when you're older."

Xiao Mei ran away with a flushed face, her footsteps growing lighter and lighter.

Xiao Yan watched her retreating figure, shook his head, and continued refining pills.

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Yao Lao's assessment of Nalan Yanran's annulment of the engagement was brief. He was more interested in Xiao Yan's gossip.

"Yunlan Sect? Just a small sect in the Jia Ma Empire. It might be of some help to your Xiao family, but it's of little use to you."

Xiao Yan was organizing pills when he heard this and looked up: "Master, if the people of Yunlan Sect heard what you said, they would be furious."

"So what if you're angry? It's just a fact," Yao Lao floated out of the ring, stroking his beard. "The strongest person in the Yunlan Sect is only at the Dou Huang level. In the Central Continent, they wouldn't even be considered a second-rate power. When you get to the Central Continent, the Yunlan Sect won't even be worthy of carrying your shoes."

"Nalan Yanran—"

"That girl is good, she has backbone," said the old apothecary. "I can feel that her feelings for you are very firm, but you should know that you have several other young ladies at home." The old apothecary chuckled a few times at the end.

Xiao Yan had a helpless expression on his face.

The master is good in every way, except that he cares too much about his feelings.

"Master, I plan to set off after the New Year," Xiao Yan said. "First to the Monster Mountain Range, then to the Tagor Desert."

"Yes," the old apothecary nodded, "it's time to go out for a walk. Wutan City is too small; it can no longer accommodate you. Besides, the strong are all forged through battle."

Xiao Yan looked out the window, his gaze falling on the distant mountain ridge.