Chapter 41: Compensation, Black Rank High-Level Qi Method

"It's unexpectedly Misty Cloud Sect's Sect Master personally requesting."

Xiao Zhan's expression suddenly changed drastically. He wasn't foolish enough to feel proud just because a formidable Dou Emperor expert was seeking something. He was well aware of his own capabilities. According to Ge Ye's words, it was related to Nalan Yanran. Could it be...

Thinking of a certain possibility, Xiao Zhan's mouth couldn't help but twitch a few times. His large hand trembled slightly, but fortunately, it was covered by his sleeves, so he didn't completely lose control. Suppressing the anger in his heart, he spoke with a slightly trembling voice, "Mr. Ge Ye, please be clear!"

Fantasy in your heart? What a guy who won't shed a tear until he sees the coffin!

Ge Ye's face showed a hint of impatience, bluntly stating, "Sect Master has high expectations for Yanran. She is basically being groomed as the next Sect Master of Misty Cloud Sect. Elder Xiao, forgive my frankness, do you think your son, Xiao Yan, is worthy of Yanran?"

"What?!"

Xiao Yan abruptly stood up from his chair, his face filled with boundless anger. This anger was not because Nalan Yanran looked down on him. Honestly, although the girl in front of him was beautiful, Xiao Yan was not a man whose mind was dominated by the lower half. Even if he couldn't marry her, at most, he would just have some typical male regrets. However, now that Nalan Yanran publicly broke off the engagement, Xiao Yan not only faced personal embarrassment, but also his father's position as the clan leader suffered a considerable blow!

As expected, a crisp sound of "crack" was heard, and the teacup in Xiao Zhan's hand instantly turned into a pile of powder!

In the Xiao Family hall, the atmosphere became eerily silent. The Three Elders above were also shocked by Ge Ye's words. However, after a moment, a hint of scorn and mockery appeared in their gazes as they looked at Xiao Zhan.

"Tsk tsk~ Being publicly rejected, look at you, clan leader. What prestige will you have in managing the family in the future!"

Some of the younger generation present, unaware of Xiao Yan's engagement with Nalan Yanran, inquired with their parents. After learning about it, their expressions became lively, and they directed mocking glances towards Xiao Yan in the corner.

"Brother Xiao Yan."

Xiao Xun'er looked at Xiao Yan, who had turned pale, with a worried expression. She wanted to step forward and console him, but considering Xiao Yan's recent resistance towards her, she hesitated to approach him.

Finally getting to the main point, Nalan Yanran secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but her expression soon became serious again.

At this moment, Yun Tianming, who was on the side, reached out and gently patted her shoulder to comfort her, saying, "Stay calm. Later, say what I taught you."

"Yes, I understand, Senior Tianming."

Nalan Yanran obediently nodded.

Xiao Yan, observing the closeness between the two, felt increasingly indignant. For some reason, his face turned a bit green, perhaps due to some imagined scenario.

"Elder Xiao, please remain calm. I understand that this matter is challenging, but I hope, considering Sect Master's dignity, you agree to annul the engagement."

Ge Ye spoke expressionlessly, then his expression suddenly changed.

"Hum!"

Xiao Zhan clenched his fists, and a faint blue Dou Qi emerged from his body, gradually covering his entire figure. Finally, it vaguely transformed into an illusory lion head shape!

Xiao Family's current strongest Qi Method: Furious Lion Rage! Black Rank Mid Level!

"Hmph!"

Watching Xiao Zhan's explosive reaction, Ge Ye snorted coldly, not giving in. He raised his palm, hands like eagle claws, fingers curling, and green Dou Qi gathered in his palm, emitting a fine and sharp sword aura.

Misty Cloud Sect's Wood element Qi Method: Green Wood Sword Art! Black Rank Low Level!

Yun Tianming glanced at it and couldn't help feeling emotional.

Misty Cloud Sect had a variety of Qi Methods in its collection, but there were very few Wood element Qi Methods. The highest level was only Black Rank Low Level. That's why Yun Yun personally went to the Black-Corner Region to find a Black Rank High-Level Wood element Qi Method for him.

However, what Yun Tianming viewed with disdain as a Black Rank Low-Level Qi Method was, in the eyes of most, a rare and "powerful" Qi Method.

As Xiao Zhan and Ge Ye's Dou Qi erupted, the younger generation below the Dou Practitioner level in the hall turned pale, frightened and trembling.

Ge Ye's expression turned serious. Although his Dou Qi level was two stars higher than Xiao Zhan's, the gap in Qi Methods was enough to compensate for the actual combat power of both sides. Therefore, if they were to engage in a physical fight, Ge Ye didn't have a complete certainty of winning.

At the tense moment between the two, the stern shouts of the Three Elders of the Xiao Family echoed in the hall like thunder: "Xiao Zhan, what are you doing? Don't forget, you are the clan leader of the Xiao Family!"

Upon hearing the admonition from his family members, Xiao Zhan's body suddenly stiffened, and the lion Dou Qi of Fury on his body slowly receded, eventually disappearing entirely.

"A crackle~"

Xiao Zhan sat back on the chair with a lack of energy, looking at Nalan Yanran, who lowered her head without speaking. With a cold expression, he hoarsely said, "Nalan niece, impressive determination. With a daughter like you, Nalan Su is truly enviable!"

"Uncle Xiao."

Nalan Yanran's delicate body trembled, trying to say something.

"Hehe, just call me Clan Leader Xiao. I can't bear the title 'uncle.' You are the future Sect Master of Misty Cloud Sect and will be a prominent figure in the Dou Qi Continent. My Yan'er is just an individual with mediocre aptitude and indeed not worthy of you." Xiao Zhan casually waved his hand, and his tone became somewhat sarcastic.

"Clan Leader Xiao, it's good that you have self-awareness," Ge Ye said, carrying a hint of mockery, about to say something more.

"Mr. Ge Ye!"

"Let Yanran handle the matters from now on!"

Nalan Yanran interrupted Ge Ye, who paused and remained silent.

"Clan Leader Xiao, Yanran knows that today's events will bring a reputational loss to the Xiao Family. For this, I am willing to offer an apology."

With a flash of her Spatial Ring, she took out a long, rectangular wooden box. Nalan Yanran casually opened the box, revealing a scroll emitting a faint blue light inside.

"This is a Qi Method?!"

The eyes of the Xiao Family members immediately lit up. Qi Method is the foundation of cultivators, and the benefits of practicing a High-level Qi Method are self-evident. In a certain sense, a Qi Method of the same level holds more strategic value for a practitioner than a Dou Technique!

Even Xiao Yan couldn't help but brighten his eyes. With his fantasies, he wondered if the issue with his Dou Qi disappearance was due to a problem in his Qi Method. If he were to switch to a High-level Qi Method, could it potentially solve the issues with his body? However, what he didn't notice was a faint glimmer from the Spatial Ring in his hand.

"Has the plot changed?"

Yun Tianming, glancing at the Qi Method scroll in Nalan Yanran's hand, felt truly surprised. He distinctly remembered from the original work that Nalan Yanran presented a breakup gift, a Fourth Grade Pill called Qi Gathering Powder crafted by the Pill King Gu He. How did it transform into a Qi Method book? Moreover, it seemed to be of a not-so-low level!

The butterfly effect brought by the time traveler. Three years ago, Yun Yun asked Gu He for a Qi Gathering Powder on behalf of Yun Tianming, but Gu He, driven by personal motives, refused. This caused dissatisfaction in Yun Yun, and a rift developed in their relationship. This time, with Nalan Yanran breaking off the engagement, compensating the Xiao Family with a pill should have been the best choice. However, Yun Yun didn't want to seek Gu He's help. Instead, as a substitute, she selected a top-tier Qi Method from Misty Cloud Sect's collection.

Nalan Yanran publicly opened the jade scroll, and several golden characters inside immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Black Rank High-Level Qi Method: Rain Curtain Sword Art!"

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