"Good, great! The Xiao family has already reached the Fallen Immortal Abyss! They're doomed! Hahaha!"
In a city like Wutan City, and even throughout the entire Gama Empire, such an anomaly is extremely rare, naturally attracting the attention of the three major families of Wutan City very quickly.
Besides the Xiao family, the other two major families, the Jialie and Aoba families, also noticed it.
However, upon seeing that the anomaly originated from the Fallen Immortal Abyss, neither
family dared to send anyone there. This was because ten years ago, a mysterious powerful figure suddenly appeared and suppressed both families, without giving any reason, instantly killing one Grand Dou Master from each family, along with several Dou Masters and Dou Zhes. This
caused immense losses to both families.
When the mysterious figure left, he designated the Fallen Immortal Abyss as a forbidden zone for the Aoba and Jialie families; if either family dared to send anyone near, he would once again descend to punish them.
This mysterious powerhouse was simply too volatile; he went on a killing spree without warning, casting a deep shadow over the leaders of the Oba and Jialie families.
Fearing another killing spree from this mysterious figure, the patriarchs of both families issued strict orders forbidding their clansmen from approaching the Fallen Immortal Gorge, daring not to cross that line again!
It must be understood that for the three major families of Wutan City, including the Xiao family, Great Dou Masters were the strongest fighting force, crucial to the survival of their families—each one was vital!
Each of the three families possessed only a handful of Great Dou Masters; therefore, the shadow cast by that mysterious powerhouse on the Jialie and Oba families was immense!
Even upon witnessing the strange phenomena at the Fallen Immortal Gorge, the Oba family patriarch, Obapa, and the Jialie family patriarch, Jialiebi, only dared to lead their men to linger and observe from the outside, daring not to risk entering.
Seeing that the Xiao family dared to enter the Fallen Immortal Ravine, Obaba and Jialiebi couldn't help but reveal sinister smiles:
"The Xiao family probably doesn't know what kind of Shadow Assassin King might reside in this Fallen Immortal Ravine! Their rash rush in will surely provoke that demon's wrath, causing him to slaughter them all!"
"Get ready! Immediately gather the troops. As long as Xiao Zhan and the others die in the Fallen Immortal Ravine, or are severely injured, we will immediately attack the Xiao family and annex their markets and major industries!"
The thought of how even a Great Dou Master was instantly killed by that mysterious person like a chicken or a dog sent chills down their spines!
If that mysterious expert were to make a move, Xiao Zhan, along with the two elders and managers of the Xiao family who accompanied him, would have no chance of survival.
At that time, the Xiao family would lose two Great Dou Masters, making them like fish on a chopping board, completely at their mercy!
It's important to understand that because both the Obama and Jialie families lost a Grand Dou Master ten years ago, they haven't dared to be too arrogant or act too excessively towards the Xiao family. As a result, the Xiao family's industrial chain has become incredibly powerful, and the Jialie families have long been envious!
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Meanwhile, in the mountain stream, Nalan Yanran was still chatting romantically with Su Qingyun, her eyes filled with admiration and love as she gazed at this ethereal young man.
She had never seen such a handsome boy before; every glance made her chest heave, her pink breasts clench, and her heart flutter!
Was this what love at first sight felt like?
Previously, Nalan Yanran looked down on young couples who neglected their cultivation for love, until she met Su Qingyun…
To get closer to Su Qingyun, she was willing to do anything, even wanting to take him back to the Yunlan Sect to nurture their relationship:
"Brother Qingyun, with your immortal talent, it's a real pity to stay in this mountain valley. Why don't we go back to the Yunlan Sect together?
Our teacher and grandmaster will definitely like you and cultivate you greatly. With your talent, plus the resources of our Yunlan Sect, I believe that in less than twenty or thirty years, you will become the strongest Immortal Emperor in our Jia Ma Empire!"
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"Then I can assist Brother Qingyun in managing the sect. Yanran's talent is also quite good; she's already a three-star Dou Zhe, and she'll work hard to cultivate and become a Dou Huang! We'll definitely be the envy of everyone in the Jia Ma Empire. I'm confident I can be Brother Qingyun's virtuous wife~"
"When we return to the Yunlan Sect, we'll get engaged, okay?"
"Doesn't your Yunlan Sect have a rule that one cannot have entanglements with men before becoming the official sect leader?"
"Is there? No, even if there were, rules are made by people. Brother Qingyun, don't worry, Yanran will clear away all obstacles in our way!"
Su Qingyun felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind. No? Wasn't that the rule you mentioned when you broke off your engagement with Xiao Yan? Now it's gone?
It's true that as long as you're handsome, even an iceberg can spew molten lava!
A woman can find any excuse if she doesn't want to be with you, but if a woman truly loves you, she'll overcome any obstacle!
"I think marriage is a major life event, and it's best to discuss it with your parents first. Don't rush into anything impulsive. As long as you haven't reached the point of the wedding ceremony, there's still room for negotiation. It's best not to do anything rash,"
Su Qingyun said, glancing worriedly at Nalan Yanran. Her words were essentially advising Nalan Yanran not to rush into discussing annulment with the Xiao family. They could discuss it slowly later to avoid causing unpleasantness and loss of face for both families.
In Su Qingyun's view, Nalan Yanran wasn't inherently bad; she was just sometimes a bit foolish, arrogant, and impulsive, which led to her rashly going to the Xiao family to annul the engagement.
But Su Qingyun's well-intentioned words took on a different meaning for Nalan Yanran. Her earlobes burned, and her face flushed crimson:
"Ah? Marriage? Bowing to heaven and earth? Entering the bridal chamber! Brother Qingyun has already thought that far ahead? I also really want to... bow to heaven and earth with Brother Qingyun and enter the bridal chamber~"
As she spoke, Nalan Yanran became somewhat embarrassed. This was the first time she had ever said these words to a man, and it was truly shameful!
Ahhh!!!
Xiao Xun'er, listening from the side, was about to be driven mad with anger!
Her beautiful face was puffed up, her jealousy flaring up like a broken jar.
She glared at Nalan Yanran with great hostility. If looks could kill, Nalan Yanran would probably be dead eight hundred times over!
If she didn't want to leave a gentle and virtuous image in front of Su Qingyun, she probably would have already attacked!
So your Yunlan Sect has such a foundation? So your Yunlan Sect can cultivate geniuses? Humph!
Fortunately, at this moment, a commotion came from outside the mountain, breaking the atmosphere.
Xiao Zhan led his clansmen up the Fallen Immortal Stream. The babbling brook, the chirping of cicadas and birds, the cool shade of the trees—walking along the ancient path brought a sense of leisurely tranquility.
However, their hearts were filled with unease, unsure of what would happen on this journey.
Would the mysterious expert who had broken through here be wrathful towards them? Or would he be willing to befriend them?
As Xiao Zhan and the Xiao family elders continued upstream, their gazes passed through the bamboo forest and landed before the bamboo house, which had just been largely repaired.
Everyone's expression changed instantly; their pupils dilated several times over, their eyes fixed on a single point, unable to look away!
(End of Chapter)