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In his previous life, Ye Chen had read countless Battle Through the Heavens fanfictions.
In many of them, ambitious protagonists tried to seize Xiao Yan's mysterious ring early, believing that with it, they could command Yao Chen's loyalty.
But Ye Chen knew better.
Yao Chen was no ordinary soul ..... he bore the title of Dou Zun for a reason.
After being betrayed by Han Feng, the old alchemist's heart had grown cold, suspicious of everyone.
Even in the original story, Yao Chen had not trusted Xiao Yan at first; it was only after years of shared struggles that the bond between them had solidified.
If Ye Chen tried to forcibly take the ring now, he would not only fail to gain Yao Chen's trust but might provoke the alchemist's wrath.
With his current strength, Ye Chen couldn't even withstand the pressure of Yao Chen's spirit, let alone fight him.
Besides… there was still Xiao Xun'er a dangerous variable whose loyalty lay elsewhere.
No.
Force was too risky.
"When my strength grows, I'll subdue Yao Chen on my own terms," Ye Chen thought, his eyes flickering with determination.
"Ye Chen, how do you expect me to believe that the elixir you've brought can really restore my cultivation just based on your word alone?"
Xiao Yan's voice broke the silence. His tone was calm, but the tension in his gaze betrayed the weight of his question.
For him, the effectiveness of the elixir meant everything.
Ye Chen looked at him evenly. "So, what is it you want?"
"It's simple," Xiao Yan replied coldly. "Give me the elixir first.
If it works, I'll naturally return the engagement certificate."
Ye Chen laughed ....a low, dismissive sound. "Ridiculous. And if you decide to go back on your word? You don't trust me, but expect me to trust you? Do you think your good temper gives you the right to speak to me like this?"
His irritation simmered beneath the surface. He had gone out of his way to preserve the dignity of Xiao Yan, the so-called son of the plane.
If Xiao Yan had simply agreed, Ye Chen would have returned to the Yunlan Sect, married Nalan Yanran, and they would never have crossed paths again.
That would have been clean, simple, and better for everyone.
But if Xiao Yan insisted on playing stubborn… Ye Chen was done being polite.
Nalan Yanran was already pregnant. Time was running out.
Yun Yun had been clear .... if the Xiao family refused to cooperate, there was no need for further courtesy.
"Young Master Ye Chen, you can rest assured," Xiao Zhan quickly stepped in to mediate.
"The Xiao family has always valued its promises. Besides, with our strength, how could we dare deceive you?"
Ye Chen's eyes swept over father and son. "If I wanted to force you to submit, we wouldn't be sitting here talking.
I invited you in private to give your Xiao family face.
If this gets out, both your family and my Yunlan Sect will be humiliated."
He rose slowly, his voice pressing down like a weight. "I've come here with sincerity, Brother Xiao.
Don't be ungrateful. This time, I come with courtesy… next time, it will be force."
"You…" Xiao Yan felt the naked threat in Ye Chen's tone.
Fury burned in his chest, but reason quickly smothered it. A fight here would only bring ruin to the Xiao family .... and he knew it.
In this world where the strong ruled and the weak obeyed, the Xiao family's dignity was paper-thin before a giant like the Yunlan Sect.
If they offended Ye Chen now, they would lose both the elixir and their peace.
"Yan'er, you'd better agree," Xiao Zhan urged quietly, his eyes heavy with meaning.
"With Young Master Ye Chen's status, he wouldn't bother to play petty tricks on us."
Xiao Yan's expression twisted. "Father, I..."
"Look at this calmly," Xiao Zhan interrupted. "Your engagement to Nalan Yanran is already dead.
Whether you agree or not, there's no future between you.
If we agree, we might still get the elixir. If we refuse and anger him, we lose everything ... and make him our enemy."
The words struck deep. Xiao Yan fell silent, then finally… he nodded.
"Fine. I agree to break the engagement."
In his heart, however, a flame roared.
Ye Chen… I, Xiao Yan, will remember this humiliation. ..
One day, when I stand at the peak, I will step into the Yunlan Sect and settle this debt.
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Hearing Xiao Yan's reluctant agreement, Ye Chen's lips curved into a satisfied smile. Hard and soft .... always the best combination.
From his spatial ring, he took out a delicate jade bottle and handed it to Ya Fei, who had been watching silently. "Sister Ya Fei, give the elixir to Brother Xiao."
Ya Fei's brows lifted slightly. Even with her years in the Mitel Family's auction house,
she found it hard to believe the Yunlan Sect would casually part with such a treasure.
She knew Xiao Yan's condition well; curing it would require nothing less than a rare sixth-grade elixir.
Would Ye Chen really give something so precious to the Xiao family?
Both Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan's eyes locked on the jade bottle, burning with desperate hope.
What none of them noticed was the way Master Gu Ni's expression shifted the instant he saw the jade bottle ... a flicker of surprise, doubt, and something else entirely.
PS: This story will not bend over to glorify Xiao Yan.
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