Upon hearing this, Jia Xingtian chuckled softly, staring at Xiao Yan with a meaningful look in his eyes, and said, "Perhaps we've met somewhere before."
Fama's wrinkles deepened, and he stared at Xiao Yan with a flickering gaze, but he didn't say anything more.
"Hey, old man Nalan, is this the Xiao family boy who almost became your Nalan family's son-in-law? He doesn't seem as useless as the rumors say. Among the young people I've met, there aren't many with such a temperament."
Mu Chen, a Dou Wang realm expert, turned around and teased Nalan Jie beside him. Nalan Jie was the head of the Mu family and one of the top ten experts in the Jia Ma Empire.
He smiled with a hint of schadenfreude. A son-in-law who had been deemed useless and abandoned was now showing a glimpse of what was far more outstanding than those hailed as geniuses.
Hearing Mu Chen's words, Nalan Jie's face turned even uglier. He glared at Mu Chen fiercely, too lazy to waste words with him, and sneered.
He continued to focus his gaze on the handsome young man, his mind racing with thoughts.
Although Nalan Jie already knew that Xiao Yan had shed his reputation as a good-for-nothing, the mental fortitude and composure that the latter displayed still greatly surprised him.
Surprised, I could only let out a soft sigh.
At this point, nothing more could be said. Nalan Jie could only hope that once the so-called three-year agreement was over, the grudge between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran could be eliminated.
If we could reconcile, that would be the best outcome.
Of course, Nalan Jie also knew that this was just wishful thinking.
In his opinion, even if the two of them were no longer together in the future, it would be a good thing if it could prevent Xiao Yan from targeting the Nalan family.
At least it will make Nalan Jie feel a little better.
After all, in Nalan Jie's view, this young fellow already possessed the necessary qualities to become a strong person.
"It seems we need to send someone to make contact with the Xiao family!"
Nalan Jie shook his head and sighed inwardly. He was powerless to do anything now and could only wait for the outcome of the three-year agreement.
"Tsk tsk, you old codger, now you know you regret it, huh? Where were you before?"
Hearing everyone's thoughts, Xiao Ning on the cloud bed shook his head repeatedly.
After Nalan Yanran stood up, the dozen or so white-robed elders from the Yunlan Sect above the stone steps slowly opened their eyes.
Their gazes fell upon Xiao Yan, and they exchanged glances, all slightly surprised, their doubts mirroring those of Nalan Jie and the others.
No matter how you look at it now, you can't tell that Xiao Yan was the same Xiao family good-for-nothing who was ridiculed back then.
"You... are Xiao Yan of the Xiao family?"
The white-robed elder in the center looked up at Xiao Yan and slowly asked.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan looked at the white-robed elder. He knew that this elder held a high position in the Yunlan Sect, and since he spoke, none of the other elders around him had uttered a sound.
"I am Yun Ling, the Grand Elder of the Yunlan Sect."
Before Xiao Yan could respond, the old man continued, "Today, the sect leader is not present, so this three-year agreement will be presided over by me. The purpose of this competition is to exchange skills and make friendly matches..."
"Regardless of life or death, let each accept their fate."
A voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Yun Leng's words.
Everyone looked at the person who spoke, and it was none other than Xiao Yan.
"Heh, kid, you've got guts!"
At the top of the tree, some of the eccentric old guys couldn't help but laugh, and some even gave Xiao Yan a thumbs up.
Nalan Yanran slightly raised her eyes and gazed at Xiao Yan. In her dark eyes, there seemed to be some undisguised fluctuations. After a while, she nodded slightly, her voice cold.
"what ever."
Upon hearing Nalan Yanran's reply, Yun Ling frowned slightly. Xiao Yan's sudden interruption displeased the elder.
He knew that Xiao Yan had shed his reputation as a good-for-nothing, but Nalan Yanran's talent was also quite high, and with the Yunlan Sect's dedicated cultivation, her progress in strength was simply phenomenal.
If the two were to actually fight, Yun Leng didn't think Xiao Yan had a good chance.
"Young man, always leave yourself an out. But since you have such a request, so be it. Let fate decide your fate."
Yun Leng waved his hand and said.
Xiao Yan's lips curled up, a cold smile playing on his lips.
Always leave room for maneuver?
Back then, Nalan Yanran acted so decisively, but was there anyone who allowed her to leave a way out?
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, his Dou Qi erupted, blowing up the dust on the ground. In an instant, a faint layer of cyan Dou Qi swirled around his body.
He stared at Nalan Yanran and said coldly, "I, Xiao Yan, have arrived as promised for the three-year agreement. Today, let's settle our past grievances. The humiliation you, Nalan Yanran, brought to my Xiao family back then, please return it today!"
Standing opposite him, Nalan Yanran remained expressionless. She extended her jade hand, and a jade-colored storage ring on her finger flashed with light, revealing a slender, pale blue longsword. The blade was tilted, and sunlight shone down, illuminating a chilling aura.
She sighed and said softly, "I, Nalan Yanran, made my own decision about my marriage. Even though three years have passed, I don't think I made a mistake back then!"
“I have the right to choose my own destiny. Perhaps some of my words were inappropriate at the time, but even if I could turn back time, I would still choose to do it this way.”
"Inappropriate language?"
Xiao Yan chuckled softly.
"Do you think you can shirk all responsibility with just a casual remark?"