Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

Obviously everyone in Wutan City still remembers the Gale family, but it’s like an illusion that the Gale family has never existed.

The first reaction of everyone in Wutan City was to believe that this was done by the Xiao family, and that it was the Xiao family that completely wiped out the Jialie family from Wutan City.

After all, the Xiao family had just had a conflict with the Jialie family, and then the entire Jialie family disappeared. I'm afraid no one will believe it if you say it has nothing to do with your Xiao family.

However, the fact is that the Jialie family and the Xiao family are both among the three major families in Wutan City. Even if there is a gap in family power, it is not that big. The Xiao family is definitely not capable of doing it so without leaving any trace.

Therefore, this incident became an inexplicable mystery in the city of Wutan.

Xiao Zhan and the three elders were all shocked by the news, and Xiao Yan was also quite suspicious.

Just one night passed, and the existence of the entire Gale family was completely wiped out.

It is very simple to destroy a family, but to completely eliminate all traces of the existence of an entire family, I am afraid that even the royal family of the Gama Empire and the largest sect of the Gama Empire, the Yunlan Sect, do not have the ability to do so!

Compared to Xiao Yan's surprise, Yao Chen was not surprised by the news.

The disappearance of the Jialie family must have been the result of Xiao Xun'er's instructions to cause the forces behind them.

No matter what, the disappearance of the Galie family is a fact, and this matter was hotly discussed among the people of Wutan City for three days. Gradually, people mentioned the Galie family less and less, until finally they completely forgot about the Galie family.

Then, something interesting happened.

The Oba family, which is one of the three major families in Wutan City along with the Xiao family and the Jialie family, should have competed with the Xiao family for the fixed assets that originally belonged to the Jialie family, and competed with the Xiao family in Wutan City.

However, what no one expected was that just a few days after the Gale family disappeared, the patriarch of the Oba family, Obapa, sold all the fixed assets of the Oba family in Wutan City at a very low price and moved his family out of Wutan City overnight.

Although Obapa also believed in his heart that the Xiao family was not responsible for this, he could not resist the fear in his heart.

Are you kidding me? The Gale family disappeared overnight without a trace, how can my Oba family be any better?

Who cares whether this was done by the Xiao family or not? What’s important is to save your life!

In this way, of the three major families in Wutan City, only the Xiao family remained in just a few days. Then, under the control of Xiao Zhan, they acquired the markets of the Gale family and the Oba family, and became a well-deserved big family in Wutan City.

Although Xiao Zhan and the three elders were very confused about this matter, the Xiao family had indeed benefited from it, and they really had no need to investigate the truth of the matter.

The turmoil in Wutan City has come to an end, and the Xiao family is about to usher in the annual coming-of-age ceremony.

The Chinese New Year comes right after the coming-of-age ceremony, and now that the Xiao family has become the only large family in Wutan City, the atmosphere in the entire family is quite warm, with lights and decorations, and it's very lively.

Inside the Xiao family training ground, many young men gathered in groups of three or four, making festive items such as lanterns and paper-cuts. After all, apart from the Xiao family, no other family would celebrate the New Year, so naturally no shops would sell related items.

Anyway, the Xiao family members had nothing to do around the New Year, so they just made them themselves. Yao Chen also looked at the things made by the Xiao family members with full curiosity.

Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Mei, Xiao Yu and Xiao Ning sat in a circle, chatting while doing their work.

"The disappearance of the Gale family was so sudden. Such a big family disappeared without a trace."

Xiao Ning sighed while holding the scissors, and curled his lips in dissatisfaction.

He also found out what happened after it happened. He also learned from Xiao Yu the reason why Xiao Yan went to Jialie's house alone. After hearing it, Xiao Ning was so angry that his lungs almost exploded!

What kind of bastard are you, Galio? You are so amazing that you can kidnap someone in the street! And the person you want to kidnap is my sister?! Having all four legs broken by Xiao Yan is the least of your worries!!!

At that time, Xiao Ning wanted to take the Xiao family members to rush to the Jialie family to seek an explanation, but Xiao Yu whipped him a few times and he became obedient. He stopped temporarily and privately planned to bring people to find trouble with the Jialie family one day.

However, unexpectedly, the entire Galie family disappeared the next day, which made Xiao Ning very angry and he couldn't vent it out, feeling very aggrieved.

"Did they offend someone?"

Xiao Mei tapped her chin in confusion, and Xiao Yu beside her said lightly.

"Maybe it's God's punishment."

Although Xiao Yu's tone was nonchalant, his eyes glanced at Xiao Xun'er vaguely, and the same was true for Xiao Ning.

Xiao Xun'er's identity is mysterious. Both Xiao Yu and his sister have noticed it, but the silly girl Xiao Mei doesn't feel anything at all.

Xiao Xun'er also noticed the ambiguous glances between the two men, but her expression remained calm. She looked at Xiao Yan and asked with a chuckle.

"Brother Xiao Yan, when will Sister Xiao Jing and Sister Xiao Li come back?"

"During that time, a letter was sent to me, saying that I would definitely be able to return before the New Year."

Xiao Yan replied with a smile, a hint of longing appearing on his face.

Xiao Jing and Xiao Li are Xiao Yan's eldest and second sisters. They have always been very caring towards their younger brother Xiao Yan, and this became even worse after Xiao Yan's mother passed away. At the worst time, they even had to help Xiao Yan with his washing and dressing every day.

Every year, those members of the Xiao family who are working outside will try their best to come back before the New Year, and Xiao Jing and Xiao Li are no exception.

At this time, Xiao Zhan walked in from outside the training ground with his hands behind his back. The development of the Xiao family in the past two days made him in an extremely good mood. The Gale family disappeared, and the Oba family also ran away. The people who usually gave him a headache disappeared in just a few days. He was so happy.

"Yan'er, how are the things going?"

Xiao Zhan came to Xiao Yan and asked, and Xiao Yan responded.

"It's progressing very quickly. We should be able to finish it all today."

"That's good, that's good~ Try not to delay tomorrow's coming-of-age ceremony."

Xiao Zhan was laughing, when suddenly a servant of the Xiao family came in from outside the door, clasped his fists and spoke sternly.

"Master Patriarch! There is a guest outside the door who wants to see you!"

"Guest?" Xiao Zhan frowned slightly, "Who is it?"

"It's a girl who calls herself Nalan Yanran."

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Upon hearing the name, Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er stopped what they were doing instantly, and their faces became visibly gloomy.

Xiao Yu naturally noticed the reactions of the two people, turned his head and looked at Xiao Ning and asked.

"Who is Nalan Yanran?"

"She is Xiao Yan's cousin's fiancée. She came here with great fanfare to marry Xiao Yan's cousin."

Xiao Ning answered softly, and Xiao Yu's pupils shrank slightly.

Fiancée. I did hear from my grandfather that Xiao Yan’s grandfather and the old man of the Nalan family arranged a marriage between the two families.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yu's eyes dimmed slightly.

"Niece Nalan? Why is she here?"

When Xiao Zhan heard Nalan Yanran's name, he was puzzled.

Could it be that he is here to urge marriage again?

Chapter 31 Righteousness and Feelings

"Uncle Xiao, Yanran came to visit unexpectedly today. I hope you don't feel bothered."

In the Xiao family's reception room, Nalan Yanran spoke solemnly to Xiao Zhan, while Xiao Zhan chuckled and waved his hand.

"It's nothing to bother you. It's just that you'd better let me know in advance next time you come, so that your uncle can prepare to entertain you."

Obviously, compared to the last time Nalan Yanran came, Xiao Zhan's attitude towards Nalan Yanran this time was undoubtedly much better.

Nalan Yanran is a favored daughter of heaven. Her family is much more powerful than the Xiao family. She is also the young master of the Yunlan Sect. It was this person, Nalan Yanran, who begged to marry into the Xiao family when Xiao Yan was regarded as a waste by everyone. If Xiao Zhan's attitude is not friendly, he really doesn't know what is good for him.

"Uncle Xiao, you don't need to be so polite to Yanran. Yanran will marry into the Xiao family sooner or later. You can treat Yanran as your daughter-in-law now and be casual."

Nalan Yanran smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth, when a discordant voice suddenly came over.

"Tsk! You haven't even started yet, and you're already daydreaming!"

Hearing this, Nalan Yanran looked over and found that Xiao Mei's face showed undisguised dissatisfaction.

"Mei'er!"

Just as the second elder was about to get angry at his own granddaughter, Xiao Yu, who was standing beside him, took the lead and scolded her harshly.

No matter what, Nalan Yanran is the guest. No matter how unhappy you are, don't show it so obviously!

"Humph!"

"You girl."

Xiao Yu covered his head with his hands as he felt a headache, while Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Yanran embarrassedly.

"Sorry, Miss Nalan, my sister is still young, so please be considerate."

"It's okay~ No way, I'm so happy to have such a lively sister." Nalan Yanran smiled softly and looked at Xiao Mei, "Sister Xiao Mei, if you have any dissatisfaction with me in the future, just let me know. I will try my best to correct it as your future sister-in-law."

"Nuwuwuwu!!!"

Xiao Mei's defense was instantly broken when she heard Nalan Yanran's words. Just as she was about to stand up and vent vulgar words to Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yu, who had reacted in advance, covered her mouth and forcibly stopped her.

Xiao Ning, who was standing by, rested his elbows lightly on the armrests of the chair, watching the scene helplessly.

To be honest, with Xiao Mei's personality, probably only Xiao Yan could tolerate her.

And Xiao Xun'er also reacted to Nalan Yanran's words, with a dark look on his face, and said softly with a smile.

"Miss Nalan, you are still unmarried after all. Don't make such jokes. If they get out, it will cause unnecessary damage to your reputation."

"Others can say whatever they want, I just want to be happy." Nalan Yanran responded softly, staring at Xiao Xun'er, "Let's get along well in the future, my future sister-in-law~"

Click! ! !

The armrest of the chair that Xiao Xun'er was sitting on exploded into pieces without any warning. Although the smile on Xiao Xun'er's face did not fade at all, the temperature of the entire reception room suddenly became cold, and there was a faint flash of lightning when Nalan Yanran and Xiao Xun'er's eyes met.

People even smelled a hint of hidden murderous intent in the air!

This is not a living room, this is a battlefield!!!

Xiao Yan was also very confused at this time, his eyes were full of confusion, and he didn't know which side to help.

Help Xun'er. After all, Nalan Yanran is a guest and also his fiancée. It would be embarrassing for her.

Help Nalan Yanran. This little girl Xun'er won't get angry with him. She will just keep her grievances in her heart silently. That's why Xiao Yan can't accept it.

Just when everyone didn't know how to end it, a member of the Xiao family suddenly came in from outside the door and looked at Xiao Yan and said.

"Xiao Yan, everything is done."

"Oh!"

Xiao Yan immediately responded, stood up and pulled Xiao Xun'er who was confronting Nalan Yanran, then looked at Nalan Yanran and apologized.

"Excuse me, we have something to do right now. Miss Nalan, please take a rest first."

After saying this, Xiao Yan winked at Xiao Yu and Xiao Ning. The two nodded slightly, dragged Xiao Mei out of the reception room, and left this dangerous place together with Xiao Yan who was also dragging Xiao Xun'er.

After leaving the reception room, Xiao Ning, Xiao Yu and Xiao Yan all breathed a sigh of relief.

The atmosphere just now was so terrifying. The three of them were really afraid that Nalan Yanran and Xiao Xun'er would start fighting on the spot. By then, Xiao Mei, the little girl who was always looking for trouble in the world, would definitely get involved. By then, there would be no way to end it.

"Cousin, I'm not saying anything bad about you." Xiao Ning sighed, put his arm around Xiao Yan's shoulders and pulled him aside, whispering, "This is all because of you. You have to find a way to solve it yourself. You can't just stand by and watch."

As he spoke, Xiao Ning also nodded towards Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er.

"Look at the attitude these two girls have towards Nalan Yanran. If Nalan Yanran really marries into the Xiao family in the future, I'm afraid there will never be peace in our family again."

In fact, there was one more thing Xiao Ning didn’t say.

Although he found it unlikely, if Xiao Yan really married Nalan Yanran and caused Xiao Xun'er to completely turn evil, then let alone the Xiao family, even the Nalan family and the Yunlan Sect would probably have a hard time!

Of course, Xiao Ning didn't want this reason to interfere with Xiao Yan's choice. That was the woman who would accompany him for the rest of his life, and she should never be influenced by other external factors.

The person Xiao Yan chooses must be someone he truly likes, which is fair to Xiao Yan.

"Well"

After hearing what Xiao Ning said, Xiao Yan also covered his head with his hands in pain.

How could he not know what Xiao Ning said?

But now, he really just wants to follow his own right path, and he has never thought about emotional matters.

In other words, Xiao Yan has been deliberately avoiding questions in this regard.

Compared to getting married, Xiao Yan is now more concerned about how far he can go on the righteous path.

Xiao Yan glanced at Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Mei and sighed deeply in his heart.

"Let's not think about these things for now." Xiao Yan scratched his hair, "Go hang up everything."

Afterwards, Xiao Yan and the other four returned to the training ground and took the Xiao family members to place the prepared lantern stickers and other items in various places in the Xiao family compound. The originally gloomy and solemn Xiao family compound became quite festive with the decoration of these things.

During the decoration period, Xiao Mei, Xiao Xun'er, and even Xiao Yu's moods were infected by the lively atmosphere and gradually improved, and they slowly regained their usual smiles.

Nalan Yanran, who followed Xiao Zhan and the three elders out of the reception room, looked at the changes in the courtyard and looked at Xiao Zhan with some astonishment.