Xun'er didn't want to leave yet; there were still some things she hadn't finished.
She didn't dare to be greedy, only asking for three or four years. Although she wanted to stay by Xiao Yan's side forever, if it were too long, she was afraid it might backfire.
After her thorough analysis, Gu Yuan was actually convinced by her. He really did have the idea of probing Hun Tiandi a bit, and it just so happened to buy Xun'er some time. As she herself said, breaking through to Dou Sect wasn't difficult for her, especially after this panel update. Three or four years would likely be enough to break through to Dou Sect.
Of course, Xun'er proactively setting the Dou Sect breakthrough as the limit was only one aspect, as that was his original plan anyway. More importantly, he found that ever since the battle with Hun Tiandi over a decade ago, Hun Tiandi hadn't caused any trouble.
One had to know that battle was quite impactful. Although both sides suffered losses, he had obtained many good things from Hun Tiandi, and coupled with the Main Battlefield being in the Soul Realm, the Soul Clan's losses were definitely enough to give Hun Tiandi a headache.
But after that battle, Hun Tiandi had been silent for many years and hadn't been seen causing any trouble since.
"No, something's wrong. To be able to swallow such a huge loss doesn't fit his personality. I wonder if he's brewing some ill intentions."
Thinking of this, Gu Yuan didn't insist on taking Xun'er back. He just paid closer attention to this side, leaving many passive protective measures on her before leaving. He planned to go jump around in front of Hun Tiandi again, to provoke him a little.
As for this side, it was only three or four years. To him, that really wasn't very long.
"Listening to Father, Brother Xiao Yan's condition isn't unusual. Tsk, what terrifying Talent. Hmm, I don't have much Time left. How can I make that blockhead understand?"
After sending Gu Yuan away, Xun'er began to ponder. Knowing that Xiao Yan was fine, she shifted her focus to how to bring their relationship closer. A hint of worry appeared on her small face.
"Honestly, I've been so obvious, yet he still treats me like the little sister from back then, like a blockhead."
Although she was stomping her feet internally, she honestly began to plan how to proceed to leave an indelible impression in Xiao Yan's heart and occupy the foremost position in his mind.
Her Time was running out. The aggressive Xun'er was about to take action.
The emotions of young boys and girls were just this beautiful, real, and somewhat naive.
...
On the other side, Zhao Li and the other person wandered along the Route and finally arrived at the Xiao Family's side. Then they found a small Inn and stayed there.
"Did you hear? Nalan Yanran of the Cloud Mist Sect is already rushing towards Wutan City. Sigh, I really don't know what the Xiao Family is thinking. Such a daughter-in-law with top-notch Talent, beauty, family background, and connections, yet they just Annul the Engagement like that."
"You don't know about this, do you? Come closer, and I'll tell you. I heard that the Xiao Family's useless young master was Annulled the Engagement and lost face completely, so he just broke the pot and chose to divorce her. Sigh, if it were me, I'd do the same. Anyway, I'd be laughed at for a lifetime, might as well be impressive before I die..."
"Shh! Are you crazy?! What useless young master? I heard his Talent has returned, and the king is back. Sigh, if you ask me, this matter seems like something between two young people, but behind it, I'm afraid it involves the struggle between the leaders of these families. Otherwise, how could we possibly know about these things?"
"That's true. Who exactly spread the news? The Xiao Family probably doesn't have the guts, and having someone come to Annul the Engagement, they probably wouldn't have the face to say it. The Nalan Family and the Cloud Mist Sect are probably similar..."
...
As soon as Zhao Li sat down, he heard many people talking about the same thing – Nalan Yanran would go to the One-Year Agreement to settle the entanglement with Xiao Yan.
"Interesting, I didn't expect someone would even use the engagement between two Little Guys."
Zhao Li analyzed the feedback from various places, seeing clearly like observing a Fire, and indeed discovered some interesting things.
Just as those people said, normal people wouldn't widely publicize such a matter. After all, family shame shouldn't be spread outside. But now, these people were not only discussing the duel between the two, but even the cause and process were explained clearly, as if they had experienced it themselves.
To say there was no trickery involved was absolutely impossible.
Zhao Li looked up at a certain corner. Among the few people sharing a table there, one person seemed to have shared several tables already...
People came and went in the Inn. He could notice it, but others couldn't. In the time it took for a meal, the matter had completely spread. The parties involved hadn't even shown their faces yet, but the battle between the two had already been hyped up.
Some even fearlessly opened Betting Odds. Xiao Yan's odds were as high as one to one hundred, but even so, everyone bought Nalan Yanran at odds of one to one point zero five. After buying, they didn't forget to thank the boss for his generosity in giving them money.
Not to mention that a year ago, Xiao Yan was a Dou Qi Stage Third Stage waste that almost anyone could step on. Even if he really recovered his former Talent, how far could he reach in just one year?
Dou Qi Stage Five? Or Sixth Stage? As for going higher, no one had considered it.
As for Nalan Yanran, she was the current Sect Master's Direct Disciple of the Cloud Mist Sect. At a young age, she was already a Dou Disciple. Given the Cloud Mist Sect's size, their Dou Disciple was not comparable to ordinary Dou Disciple.
In this situation, who would dare to open Betting Odds? If it wasn't someone with too much money to spend, specifically giving money to others, what else could it be?
Of course, there were also many kind people who were afraid that the person opening the Betting Odds couldn't withstand the pressure and would withdraw the odds, so they kindly bet one Gold Coins on Xiao Yan as encouragement.
"Sigh, parents plan far ahead for their children. It's also difficult for Xiao Zhan."
As a powerful outsider, Zhao Li naturally saw more than ordinary people. For example, the person who opened the Betting Odds also invested a lot of money in Nalan Yanran's victory. Clearly, he also wanted to earn the money of the person funding this behind the scenes.
As for who it was?
In Wutan City, with money and capable of doing this, it was probably only the Xiao Family.
"He's quite clever, I just don't know if the outcome will be beyond his expectations."
After experiencing the baptism of the information-developed era of his previous life, Zhao Li's understanding of public opinion was not just superficial. Moreover, Xiao Zhan's goal was originally very simple – to build Momentum, to build Nalan Yanran's Momentum!
By elevating Nalan Yanran higher, when his son failed, he would receive less ridicule. After all, that was already within everyone's expectations.
Perhaps, if Xiao Yan had any outstanding performance, he might even receive some praise and cheers...
Xiao Zhan's move was an Open Scheme, but to be able to do this, he probably paid a considerable price. Because once some things were said, the Xiao Family's reputation and his own reputation would inevitably be affected. Those Elders of the Xiao Family wouldn't let him do as he pleased.
"Husband, who do you favor?"
Ye Yunsheng saw Zhao Li's gaze fall on the Betting Odds and suddenly asked.
Zhao Li heard this, shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either. At this point, although it was similar to the plot he knew, it was completely different. All his prior knowledge had become useless.
In this situation, even if he thought Xiao Yan had the Protagonist's Aura, this battle was still a bit uncertain. It wasn't that he looked down on the Protagonist's Aura, but he had confidence in the role he played in it.
After all, this Cloud Mist Sect was not the Cloud Mist Sect from the original storyline. Not only was there Dou Venerate Yun Shan, but behind him, there was also his own shadow. Strictly speaking, Nalan Yanran was his disciple's Disciple's Disciple!
He wouldn't boost others' morale and diminish his own prestige, would he?
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