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Zhu Chen saw that Xiao Yan had finally decided to send Lin Dong to deliver the message and postpone the duel, so he didn't say anything more.

Although he felt that Xiao Yan, with his current Dou Sheng cultivation level, was still thinking about a "challenge" to a Great Dou Shi, it was really a bit of a waste of time.

But since it was his brother's choice, he couldn't say much.

Let them mess around with this trivial matter themselves.

……

Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.

This day.

The Gama Empire, Yunlan Mountain.

On the summit of a mountain shrouded in mist.

As the stone door to a secret room slowly opened.

A slender woman carrying a sword stepped out from inside the door.

The woman wore a moon-white dress, had a beautiful face, and her brows carried a cold arrogance and sharpness that were beyond her years.

It was none other than Nalan Yanran, who had been in seclusion for a long time.

"A Seven-Star Grandmaster... The beast blood my teacher gave me is indeed miraculous."

Nalan Yanran took a deep breath of the mountain air, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes.

But then, a coldness gradually appeared on her face.

"The three-year period has finally come to an end, Xiao Yan... You're probably still striving to break through to the Dou Shi level, right? Or perhaps... you haven't even reached the Dou Shi level yet..."

Nalan Yanran murmured softly, her words filled with undisguised disdain.

Thinking of the humiliation of having her engagement torn up by Xiao Yan in the Xiao family hall back then, her eyes turned even colder.

Although she was the one who proposed breaking off the engagement first.

But Xiao Yan's relentless resistance, even uttering the arrogant statement "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river," undoubtedly trampled on the face of Nalan Yanran and the Yunlan Sect.

Over the past three years, she has diligently cultivated, and with the support of the Yunlan Sect's abundant resources and the immense energy contained in the mysterious beast blood bestowed upon her by her teacher Yun Yun, she has made rapid progress.

Today, she has finally broken through to the realm of a Seven-Star Grand Master.

In Nalan Yanran's view, Xiao Yan, who had lost the family's focus on nurturing him and might even lack cultivation resources, had no chance of catching up with her.

Today's challenge is not only to win, but to win spectacularly, so that the arrogant boy who once spoke so boastfully will once again experience the gap between them and make him fully realize the reality.

After calming herself down a bit, Nalan Yanran straightened her clothes and hurried to Yun Yun's residence.

In the Yunlan Sect, it is a necessary etiquette for disciples to pay their respects to their master after completing their seclusion.

……

Yunyun's residence is nestled in a quiet valley and bamboo forest.

At this moment, Yun Yun was not cultivating, but standing alone on the platform outside the bamboo building, gazing into the distance, her gaze seemingly piercing through layers of clouds and mist, looking towards the far distance.

It's been three years...

The boy who had unexpectedly entered her heart in the Monster Mountain Range had said he would come back to find her.

The time is now approaching.

I wonder if he will come?
Yun Yun pondered to herself.

Over the past three years, she has often thought back to the 'bits and pieces' she shared with Zhu Chen in the cave in the Monster Mountain Range.

"teacher."

Just then, Nalan Yanran's clear voice suddenly rang out from outside, interrupting Yun Yun's thoughts.

Yun Yun turned and went outside. Looking at her disciple, who had grown into an even more outstanding and handsome young man, she nodded slightly and said, "Yanran, your aura is much more solid than it was a few days ago. It seems you have gained a lot from this seclusion." "Thank you for your concern, Teacher."

Nalan Yanran bowed respectfully, her eyes filled with sincere gratitude: "I was fortunate enough to break through to the Seven-Star Great Dou Master thanks entirely to the beast blood that Master bestowed upon me last time. The energy contained in that beast blood was pure and abundant, which greatly helped me."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun simply smiled faintly and said nothing more.

Those beast blood and other precious medicines that aided cultivation were all gifts from Zhu Chen back then, and she had already personally experienced their miraculous properties.

Nalan Yanran's breakthrough through this was, in her view, a matter of course.

It would be strange if it didn't even have this much effect.

"Yanran, your three-year promise with Xiao Yan is due today, isn't it?"

Yun Yun suddenly spoke up, her tone calm and revealing no emotion.

"Yes, teacher."

Nalan Yanran nodded, a hint of fighting spirit burning in her eyes: "This disciple will certainly not disappoint my teacher and the Yunlan Sect."

Looking at Nalan Yanran's confident expression, Yun Yun couldn't help but sigh.

She didn't really agree with the other party resolving the old grudges in this way, but since things had come to this point, she couldn't say anything more and just hoped that everything would go smoothly.

If he came, perhaps...

"teacher……"

Nalan Yanran seemed to notice that Yun Yun was somewhat absent-minded. After hesitating for a moment, she asked softly, "Disciple heard that Master Guhe is urging the wedding date again? Teacher, are you... really going to marry Master Guhe?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Yun's eyes dimmed slightly.

She turned around and looked at Yunhai again, saying softly, "This matter is the intention of our master. Guhe has been of great help to the sect and is also a sixth-grade alchemist. This marriage... is not inappropriate for Yunlan Sect."

"But teacher..."

Nalan Yanran hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

She could sense that her teacher did not seem to have romantic feelings for that Dan Wang Gu He, but rather a compromise and respect based on the interests of the sect.

"Nothing to worry about."

Yun Yun turned around, her tone still gentle, yet carrying an undeniable firmness: "As the sect leader of Yunlan Sect, there are many things... that I cannot control according to my own preferences."

Nalan Yanran frowned, about to say something more, but just then, footsteps suddenly came from outside the bamboo forest.

The two turned around at the same time and saw that Elder Yunling was walking over with several disciples, carrying several exquisitely decorated jade boxes and brocade boxes, with a big smile on his face.

"Sect Master, Junior Nephew Nalan is here too, perfect..."

Yun Leng smiled and bowed, gesturing for the disciples behind him to put the things down. He then looked at Yun Yun and said, "Sect Master, these are small gifts sent by Master Guhe. He said that the engagement date is approaching and they are sending them in advance as part of the betrothal gifts. Master Guhe is really thoughtful. There are several fifth-grade pills and a rare sixth-grade spiritual herb in here. They will surely be of great benefit to your cultivation, Sect Master."

Yun Leng's tone was clearly ingratiating and delighted.

The marriage between Yun Yun and Dan Wang Gu He is a great thing for the Yunlan Sect, and he, as the Grand Elder, naturally wholeheartedly supports it and does his best to make it happen.

However, Yun Yun's gaze swept over the precious gifts, but her face showed no joy. She simply nodded lightly and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Elder. Please put the items into the storeroom first."

"Uh...yes, Sect Master."

Seeing that Yun Yun's reaction was indifferent, Yun Leng did not dare to say anything more and quickly instructed his disciples to move the things away.

Then, he glanced at Nalan Yanran standing beside him and said with a smile, "Junior Nephew Nalan, you look excellent today. You must be confident of winning the three-year agreement, right? Hehe, once you defeat that Xiao family brat, it will be a double celebration, adding auspiciousness to the Sect Master's engagement!"

Nalan Yanran smiled reservedly and did not reply.

Yun Yun frowned slightly, her annoyance deepening.

...(End of chapter)