He's only a two-star Great Dou Master, two major ranks below Dou Ling and Dou Wang. It's unknown when he'll be able to catch up with Yun Yun.
He shook his head, dismissing the somewhat absurd idea. His immediate priority was to fulfill his three-year promise to Nalan Yanran.
After a long while, Xiao Yan came to his senses, bowed to Xiao Ning in the main seat, and said solemnly, "I was just about to ask Brother Ning to accompany me to the Yunlan Sect!"
Xiao Ning waved his hand and said, "No need to be so polite. I'm just bored anyway, so I might as well go for a walk with you at the Yunlan Sect!"
Even if Xiao Yan hadn't said anything, he was still planning to go to the Yunlan Sect. After all, there was a live version of the three-year agreement to watch, and only a fool wouldn't want to see it.
Xiao Ning also wanted to see how the play would proceed now that the plot had changed so drastically.
As for cultivation, there's no rush.
After all, a balance between work and rest is the key to success.
Upon hearing Xiao Ning's agreement, Xiao Yan was overjoyed and repeatedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Brother Ning! Thank you, Brother Ning!"
Xiao Ning waved his hand dismissively.
Xiao Yan sighed, "To be honest, I'm not sure myself. Three years have passed, and I don't even know what level Nalan Yanran's cultivation is now. It would be perfect if Brother Ning could accompany me!"
Xiao Ning chuckled: "Don't worry, kid. Three years ago, that little girl was only a three-star Dou Zhe. If she can reach the Dou Shi stage now, it'll be like her ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke!"
"Besides, do you think everyone is like you? Your cultivation level is rising like a rocket?"
"Although I don't cultivate battle qi, the principle remains the same: the path of cultivation becomes more and more difficult as you progress."
Xiao Yan nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.
After listening to Xiao Ning's words of comfort, he finally felt relieved.
Although the stakes in this bet are relatively unfair.
Xiao Yan lost, handed over the marriage certificate, and lost all face.
Nalan Yanran lost, but she was forced to become a slave and be at the mercy of others.
However, Xiao Yan did not want to lose.
He always believed that a person's face is more important than their life, and even in death, one should not lose face.
If it were Xiao Ning, the attitude would probably be very different.
This is precisely the difference between him and Xiao Ning.
It's hard to say whether it's good or bad; it's just that everyone has their own way of living.
After chatting for a while, Xiao Ning stood up and said, "Xiao Yanzi, let's go to the courtyard. Let me see how much you've improved over the years!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's face fell. He seemed to recall the scene when Xiao Ning guided him in cultivation, and he felt a wave of discomfort wash over him.
He opened his mouth, but ultimately swallowed his objections.
"Yes, Brother Ning!"
Xiao Yan replied dejectedly.
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Chapter 11 I, Xiao Yan, have come to keep our three-year promise. Nalan Yanran, come out and face your death! (10.2k)
The Yunlan Sect is the most powerful force in the Jia Ma Empire.
Passed down through generations, this ancient sect has stood at the pinnacle of the Gama Empire.
If it weren't for the sectarian rules that prohibit sects from seizing imperial power, the Yunlan Sect would probably have completely taken control of the entire Jiama Empire during times of political turmoil and royal succession.
For this reason, every generation of royalty has been extremely wary of this behemoth that is so close at hand, and even wants to get rid of it as soon as possible.
With the protection of Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the current Gama royal family, and a mysterious beast, this generation of the royal family finally possesses the strength to make even the Yunlan Sect wary.
Therefore, the battle-hardened elite legion dispatched by the Gama royal family to the foot of Yunlan Mountain has remained peaceful.
The royal family has stationed their army at the foot of the mountain for many years, and their purpose is self-evident: they are guarding against the Yunlan Sect.
The Yunlan Sect did not react too strongly. Apart from some young disciples occasionally causing trouble in the military camp at the beginning, the sect's higher-ups remained silent on the matter.
Because they know that they cannot tolerate someone else snoring beside their bed.
Imperial families are prone to suspicion, and they have long been accustomed to this. As long as the Yunlan Sect does not fall, the army at the foot of the mountain will never dare to make any rash moves.
No royal family of the Gama Empire dared to truly attack the Yunlan Sect.
Because they all clearly knew that this was a huge hornet's nest.
If we stab it, things could turn upside down.
The Yunlan Sect was built on Yunlan Mountain, only a few dozen miles away from the Emperor. The two were very close, like two enormous creatures facing each other.
Xiao Yan had been waiting for this day for three years.
When the time came, he didn't rush on his way. Instead, he walked slowly towards the snow-white mountain peak that pierced the clouds at the end of his vision.
"That Ning guy is really something. He said he'd come with me, but he didn't even show his face. He's definitely hiding in the shadows watching me make a fool of myself. How infuriating!"
Muttering to himself, Xiao Yan, dressed in a black robe, walked slowly along the smooth road, occasionally casting surprised glances from passing carriages and horses.