Fighting Against the Odds: I Am the Right Path

"Huh?! Why did you accept it?" Xiao Mei exploded as soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, "She was the one who was being shameless. Why? Woohoo!!!"

"Can you please stop talking!!!"

Xiao Ning was quick to come behind Xiao Mei with his crutches and covered her mouth with one hand to stop her from talking nonsense.

And Nalan Yanran ignored Xiao Mei and glanced sideways at Ge Ye.

"Elder Ge Ye, please put down the gift. Xiao Yan may be able to use it in the future."

After saying this, Nalan Yanran turned around and left the reception hall. Before leaving, she glanced sideways and exchanged a deep look with Xiao Xun'er.

Both of them saw the flame of a strong enemy in each other's eyes.

Nalan Yanran knew very well that Xiao Mei was just an impulsive and brainless little girl, and that Xiao Xun'er was her real enemy.

"Niece Nalan, Elder Ge Ye, take care!"

Xiao Zhan and the three elders stood up to see the guests off. Just like that, the Yunlan Sect left Wutan City in a mighty manner, and Wutan City returned to its former tranquility.

After Yunlan Zong left, everyone returned to the reception hall. Xiao Ning also let go of his hand that was covering Xiao Mei's mouth, and then Xiao Mei stepped hard on his instep with her heel.

"Xiao! Ning! How dare you stop me, your aunt?!"

Xiao Mei grabbed Xiao Ning's collar and yelled angrily. The second elder on the side couldn't stand it anymore.

"Let go! How can this be allowed?!"

"whispering sound!"

Seeing that her grandfather was really angry, Xiao Mei pushed away Xiao Ning, who was smiling awkwardly, and then came to Xiao Yan and looked at him reproachfully.

"Cousin Xiao Yan! How could you agree to her? You will definitely not be able to beat her in three years if you are like this now!"

"If you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb!"

Xiao Xun'er finally couldn't help it and hit Xiao Mei on the head with a hammer. This little girl was really outspoken and said whatever she wanted. Wasn't it obvious that Xiao Yan was a waste?

“But, but.” Xiao Mei covered her head with her hands, looking aggrieved. “If cousin Xiao Yan really loses three years later, he will be kidnapped by that Nalan Yanran!”

After saying that, Xiao Mei rushed directly into Xiao Yan's arms, hugged him tightly like a koala, and started crying.

"Wow! No! I don't want my cousin Xiao Yan to leave!!!"

"Ah ha ha"

Seeing Xiao Mei clinging to him so much, Xiao Yan took her off him with a helpless smile on his face, while Xiao Zhan looked at his son guiltily.

Regardless of Xiao Yan's own wishes, whether to cancel the engagement or complete the marriage depends on the other party's decision, which makes Xiao Zhan, as a father, feel extremely uncomfortable.

It's true that Nalan Yanran wants to marry Xiao Yan. It sounds like the Xiao family is marrying up, which is a happy event.

But Nalan Yanran's attitude undoubtedly implied that the Xiao family's wishes were of no importance at all.

Climbing high?

If one cannot raise their head when being suppressed to such a low level, the Xiao family would rather not try to climb higher!

"I'm sorry, Yan'er." Xiao Zhan clenched his hands tightly under his sleeves. "If the Xiao family hadn't fallen to this point, you wouldn't have been forced to agree to it."

Just now, Nalan Yanran asked Xiao Yan if he dared to accept it, but could he not accept it under the circumstances?

It was no longer a question of whether Xiao Yan wanted to accept it or not, but that he had to accept it.

The three-year agreement was the result of Nalan Yanran taking the initiative to make a concession.

If Xiao Yan refused, then Nalan Yanran would definitely stay here and force Xiao Yan to marry her.

Such a situation would be extremely unfavorable for both the Xiao family and the Yunlan Sect.

The proud daughter of the Nalan family and the young master of the Yunlan Sect, was wasting her time in the small Xiao family in Wutan City, forcing a loser to marry her.

If this were to get out, it would be fine for the Nalan family, after all, they already had an engagement with the Xiao family, so it made sense. But the Yunlan Sect would lose all their face.

It is even more disadvantageous for the Xiao family. Those who know the inside story will think that the Xiao family is ungrateful, while those who don't know the inside story will think that the Xiao family has no self-awareness and is in a difficult position.

Nalan Yanran's three-year agreement did not give Xiao Yan any room for choice.

“Cousin Xiao Yan, I was not good enough to interrupt you just now, but I think you can accept me as your brother.” Xiao Ning came up and put his arm around Xiao Yan’s shoulder and said with a smile: “The Nalan family is very powerful, Nalan Yanran is a gifted daughter, she is also very pretty, and she is the future leader of the Yunlan Sect. No matter how you look at it, it’s not a loss~”

"Well, I think what cousin Xiao Ning said makes sense."

Xiao Yan nodded seriously, then put his hands on Xiao Ning's shoulders and turned him around, allowing him to see Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er, whose faces had turned black and who were emitting fighting spirit.

"Then from now on, you will have to bear the wrath of your two sisters."

Then Xiao Yan ignored Xiao Ning who was screaming behind him and turned to Xiao Zhan again.

He clasped his hands together and responded in a solemn voice.

"Father, please don't blame yourself so much. The decline of the family is not a one-day thing. The rise and fall of a family is a common thing. Moreover, the children of the Xiao family, including me, have received all the favors of the Xiao family. Compared with ordinary families, we are much better off. Why do you feel guilty about this?"

After listening to Xiao Yan's words of consolation, the three elders nodded repeatedly, and Xiao Zhan's eyes revealed deep relief.

My son is really sensible.

Sensible and heart-wrenching.

At this time, Xiao Zhan looked at the gifts left by Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye before they left. One of the small square boxes was particularly conspicuous. He reached out and took it, opened it, and then took a breath.

"This is... Qi Gathering Powder?!"

The three elders stared at the jade-like pill the size of a longan in the box.

In their small Xiao family, it might take several years to find a genuine elixir.

"As expected of the Yunlan Sect, their moves are so magnanimous."

The first elder stroked his beard lightly, and the second elder beside him whispered.

"Since it was given to Xiao Yan by the other party, let the clan leader take it first."

After hearing the second elder's words, the first and second elders both nodded in agreement.

A few years ago, when Xiao Yan was still in poverty, he often taught the Xiao family's children in the training room many principles that were completely contrary to the law of the jungle, such as "a harmonious family brings prosperity".

Gradually, these principles were heard by the three elders.

At first, the three elders scoffed at Xiao Yan’s understanding, but at that time, Xiao Yan was the family’s genius boy after all, so they didn’t dare to refute him and let him preach his own ideas.

During this period, as the family cohesion became stronger and the relationships between the Xiao family members became better and better, the thinking of the three elders was also subtly changed.

Finally, life became transparent.

That's right. Life is so short. What's the point of engaging in life-and-death intrigues with your family members all day long?

Like now, several generations live together, the children and grandchildren help each other and respect each other, and you live a stable life. Isn’t that great?

Moreover, with the talent of these people, they know very well that how high can they climb? Aren't they just being used as stepping stones?

Although the Xiao family cannot be said to be wealthy and powerful, they are happy and comfortable in this small city of Wutan. What's wrong with that?

Therefore, since then, the three elders' utilitarianism has been greatly reduced, and they are more inclined to be humane in their dealings with others. They can often feel the warmth brought by their family. Even after Xiao Yan fell into poverty, they still maintained this concept.

As the saying goes, a harmonious family brings prosperity!

And this is all thanks to Xiao Yan.

"Three elders, Xiao Yan is now in this state. Such an expensive item should be given to the newcomer in the family. You cannot show special favor to me just because I am the son of the head of the Xiao family. If you do so, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the other children of the Xiao family and cause discord in the Xiao family."

However, Xiao Yan refused in a harsh voice, which made the three elders slightly stunned and their faces showed some helplessness.

"I don't think other people would have any objection."

That's right, other people will definitely not have any objections.

All the members of the Xiao family regard Xiao Yan as their leader, and no one would feel dissatisfied even if Xiao Yan monopolized the favor.

What's more, this was originally a gift to Xiao Yan, and he has the exclusive right to it.

“Everyone has no objection because of their tolerance, but I must not be too arrogant and push my luck. Therefore, Xiao Yan cannot afford this Qi Gathering Powder.” Xiao Yan did not give the three elders a chance to refute, and continued: “Father, three elders, the training of the family members has not yet ended. Xiao Yan will take his leave and go to supervise.”

"Cousin Xiao Yan! Wait for me!"

After saying this, Xiao Yan turned around and left the reception hall. Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er hurriedly followed him.

Looking at Xiao Yan leaving, the three elders all let out long sighs.

"God is so unfair."

Xiao Zhan clenched his fists tightly, with infinite sadness in his eyes.

However, no one, including the great elder, his grandfather, ignored Xiao Ning, who was being beaten up by Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun'er at the door of the reception hall.

There's nothing I can do about it, I deserve it for being so rude!

Chapter 6 Shadow Woman

"That's it for today's training. Let's go back and rest."

In the evening, Xiao Yan dismissed all the Xiao family members and said goodbye to everyone one by one. Only a few people were left in the huge training ground.

"Cousin Xiao Yan! Let's go back too!"

Xiao Mei jumped directly onto Xiao Yan's back and said excitedly, but Xiao Yan gently loosened her arms around his neck and smiled at Xiao Mei.

"You guys go first. I'll go around the back hills by myself."

"Eh? Why?"

Before Xiao Mei could finish her question, Xiao Xun'er reached out and grabbed her, looking at Xiao Yan with a smile.

"Brother Xiao Yan, please be safe."

"what"

Xiao Yan nodded slightly and slowly left the training ground.

Looking at Xiao Yan's lonely back, Xiao Xun'er revealed a trace of heartache in her eyes.

Xiao Mei was careless by nature, so it was natural that she didn't notice it.

But Xiao Xun'er saw clearly the deep bitterness contained in Xiao Yan's smile just now.

Indeed, no one in the Xiao family has ever looked down on Xiao Yan, and Xiao Yan has always held a high position among everyone.

However, the more this happened, the more uncomfortable Xiao Yan felt.

The better the Xiao family treated him, the more useless Xiao Yan felt.

How can a piece of trash be trusted by so many people?

With the dim moonlight, Xiao Yan came to an open space in the back mountain of the Xiao family.

If you look closely, you can see that the open space is covered with broken stones.

This is Xiao Yan’s personal training place.

But today, Xiao Yan did not come here to train.

He simply found a relatively intact large rock and lay down on it, feeling the hard and cold surface of the stone, staring quietly at the broken crescent.

There was infinite sadness in his eyes.

His mother's love and teachings left a seed of integrity and kindness in Xiao Yan's heart.

However, this world is completely opposite to what my mother taught me.

The strong are innocent, the weak are guilty of their own crimes. Even trust is built on strength. The strong rely on their powerful strength to deprive the weak who are unable to resist at will according to their own will.

Deprive them of their efforts, deprive them of their dignity, and even deprive them of their lives.

As long as they have that idea, the strong don't need any reason to do anything to the weak. Most people become strong not to protect themselves, but to be able to stand in the position of the strong and step on the heads of the weak.

Being kind has become a luxury, which is the greatest sorrow, and this is the concept of the entire continent.

Might is justice.

This made Xiao Yan very disgusted.

However, this concept is deeply engraved in everyone's heart and cannot be changed by just talking about it.

We must fight against this concept with practical actions.

Therefore, Xiao Yan practiced hard, and with his talent and extraordinary efforts, he became a genius that people talked about.

At the same time, Xiao Yan never forgot other people in his family. No matter how poorly talented the Xiao family members were, he never gave up. He encouraged them to work hard to improve and not give up on themselves. He made them understand that fighting spirit is not everything, and there are many more important things in the world than pursuing power.