The sound of the zither was continuous, but its true target was Nalan Yanran.
Xiao Yan naturally didn't care about Nalan Yanran at all, however, Xiao Yu and Xun'er's words were very reasonable.
Since Nalan Yanran was kept in the Xiao family, she naturally couldn't be allowed to die in the Xiao family just like that.
He himself clearly knew that Nalan Yanran's current outcome was inextricably linked to her own choices.
But outsiders wouldn't be so clear, nor would they simply believe what he said.
"Forcing a girl to her death," this was not a good reputation for the Xiao family, even if she had done something wrong before.
Moreover, Xiao Yan saving Nalan Yanran with the zither sound was mainly to deepen his understanding of zither-type Dou Skills.
Sound wave Dou Skills were very unconventional, and sound wave Dou Skills using the zither as a weapon were even rarer.
Xiao Yan spending so much effort on this was not actually for himself.
Instead, he wanted to create an exclusive Dou Skill for Xun'er.
Xun'er possessed the Golden Emperor Sky Burning Heavenly Flame, a terrifying Heavenly Flame capable of burning Dou Qi and space, making her like a goddess of fire.
Xiao Yan inevitably thought of some things related to the God of Fire.
"The Classic of Mountains and Seas · Great Wilderness West Classic" says: Zhurong gave birth to Crown Prince Changqin, who resided in Yao Mountain and initiated the musical style.
Xiao Yan didn't know much about the God of Fire's abilities, but he did know some things about his eldest son.
Xun'er's temperament was elegant, and the zither was extremely compatible with her.
After these many considerations, Xiao Yan put a lot of effort into the way of the zither.
It just so happened that Ruolin Mentor and Nalan Yanran could help him accelerate his breakthrough and enter a higher level.
As for some other subtle details, they held no meaning for him.
The zither music was melodious, like celestial music from the heavens, and Nalan Yanran soon woke up, though her whole body was sore and she couldn't muster any strength.
Fortunately, there were a few hands supporting her, which prevented her from collapsing into the hot spring.
"Yanran, you're awake?" Yun Yun said with surprise.
"Mentor." Nalan Yanran weakly responded, nodding slightly.
Watching such a miraculous scene, Ruolin Mentor gasped.
One must know that the scene of the mountain exploding just now seemed to still be vivid in her mind...
Harm people with sound, save people with sound, the power of a Dou Huang, unexpectedly terrifying!
Seeing Ruolin Mentor's shocked expression, Xun'er's autumn water eyes curved into shallow crescent moons, looking extremely adorable.
"I told you long ago, compared to him, Xun'er is nothing."
Ruolin Mentor let out a bitter laugh, how could she have imagined that this little fellow Xiao Yan was so terrifying!
"Can you tell Mentor about it? This is a marvel, even Canaan Academy has no similar records."
Ruolin Mentor looked with a smile at the blurred figure not far away, her gentle voice no less elegant than the zither music.
Yun Yun was also quite curious about this; she had heard some things about Xiao Yan's name, but never imagined he would be so terrifying!
How did he cultivate like this?
Although Nalan Yanran had known since childhood that she had such a fiancé, she had never really understood him, only knowing that his talent was extraordinary, but on the path of cultivation, without sufficient resources, how could he...
Xun'er tidied her memories slightly before slowly smiling and nodding.
Xun'er's actions now were undoubtedly like showing off the most proud thing in her heart to everyone.
This thing, which she carefully protected, would not tolerate any defilement from others.
"This little fellow truly has many blessings with women." In Ruolin Mentor's gaze towards Xun'er, there was a hint of something thought-provoking.
Xun'er's admiration for Xiao Yan like this, from Ruolin's experience, naturally revealed some clues.
However, they were indeed extremely well-matched.
With Xiao Yan's talent, even a family like Xun'er's would probably not find many like him.
Having organized her thoughts, Xun'er chuckled softly, "When Brother Xiao Yan was born, he already possessed extraordinary strength, and just after his full moon, he broke through to the fourth segment of Dou Qi."
"What!" Ruolin Mentor's delicate body trembled, letting out an extremely undignified gasp, even causing her exquisite chest to undulate violently.
Fortunately, the water mist was very thick, so no one could see the trembling of her fair skin.
It was rare to see Ruolin Mentor, whose temperament was like water, lose her composure.
The difficulty of cultivating at the elementary Dou Qi stage was a recognized fact on the Dou Qi Continent.
Generally speaking, for those who started cultivating Dou Qi at four years old, if they had good talent, they would reach the ninth segment of Dou Qi around fifteen years old.
Even better, perhaps thirteen or fourteen, reaching the ninth segment of Dou Qi at ten years old.
This little fellow Xiao Yan actually achieved success that others worked for several years in not long after his birth.
No wonder Ruolin Mentor lost her composure; this speed was truly frightening.
These events happened more than ten years ago. Yun Yun's eyes showed a look of recollection; she must have heard some things.
It was just that at that time, her mentor was in seclusion, and as the new Sect Master, she had many busy sectarian affairs, so she hadn't paid too much attention.
"I remember Xiao Yu said that Xiao Yan only broke through to a Dou Master at eleven years old." Xue Ni on the shore said in confusion.
Counting the age, it only took Xiao Yan less than five years to break through from a Dou Master to a Dou Huang.
Xue Ni couldn't help but look at Nalan Yanran with a bit of pity; meeting such a monstrous fiancé was both your luck and your misfortune, perhaps.
Ruolin Mentor mused, "The core purpose of the Dou Qi stage is to lay a solid foundation; the speed of cultivation can only prove one aspect."
"Xiao Yan's talent is extraordinary, yet he had the heart to maintain not breaking through for many years. This mental fortitude alone is not something ordinary people can compare to."
Ruolin Mentor sighed deeply, especially with Nalan Yanran, who had actively sought to break off the engagement with Xiao Yan, right in front of her.
Thinking of her own and Xue Ni's doubts about Xiao Yan's strength, she couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic.
Perhaps most people in this world are short-sighted...
Even if opportunities and treasures are right in front of them, these people will eventually miss out.
Seeing everyone's dumbfounded reactions, Xun'er pursed her small lips and said softly, "After breaking through to a Dou Master, Brother Xiao Yan's strength advanced too quickly, almost changing with each passing day. More than two years ago, when he left the Xiao family to gain experience, he had already reached the strength of a Great Dou Master, and this only took about half a year of cultivation."
Hearing the speed at which Xiao Yan broke through to a Great Dou Master, Ruolin couldn't help but lower her head in a bit of shame.
It took her many years of cultivation from a Dou Master to reach the level of a Great Dou Master, yet Xiao Yan only took a few months...
Nalan Yanran bit her red lips tightly, feeling truly miserable. No wonder she had never heard any news of Xiao Yan after he broke through to a Dou Master.
It turned out that he broke through too quickly, and others no longer had the strength to investigate Xiao Yan's power.
"Calm down." Xiao Yan said in a low voice, Nalan Yanran, who he had just saved halfway, was about to collapse again.
(End of Chapter)
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