Battle Through the Heavens: The Strongest in the Entire Map, I Will Always Be Above You

Seeing that the tense situation had temporarily eased, Ge Ye breathed a sigh of relief. He licked his lips, took out a Qi Gathering Powder from his storage ring, and said it was compensation.

Seeing the Yunlan Sect elders offering fourth-grade pills with a single gesture, Xiao Zhan sighed helplessly.

They just casually offer pills worth nearly 200,000, while I had to stingily divert family assets to buy two grade-three pills...

Strength! If I were a Dou Wang powerhouse, even if Yan'er had such a problem, Yun Yun would have to think twice before announcing the engagement.

now……

"Break!"

Beside Chen Yang, Xiao Yan suddenly stood up abruptly. Just as he was about to speak, Chen Yang's voice suddenly rang in his mind: "Kid, don't act rashly. I can solve your problem. What you need to do now is to squeeze the remaining value of this marriage contract to the maximum extent."

Seeing the ferocious expression on Xiao Yan's face, Chen Yang took a sip of tea and continued to transmit his voice calmly: "Face is something that is never given by others, but earned by yourself. Right now you have no strength, no talent, and no background. Even if you scold her, she will still think you are a clown!"

Seeing Xiao Yan's constantly changing expression, Chen Yang put down his teacup: "You're not a child anymore. You should know what the best solution is. Today's ridicule from others is just an insignificant step on your path to growth!"

Hearing Chen Yang's words, Xiao Yan's expression gradually calmed down: "Many years later, when you become a Dou Wang, Dou Zun, or even a Dou Di, those who mocked you will only sigh and say, 'As expected of Xiao Yan!' At that time, your father will only be proud of you!"

"call……"

After hearing Chen Yang's last words, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief and turned to nod slightly at Chen Yang.

Even the military genius Han Xin could endure the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs, and King Goujian of Yue could endure hardship and humiliation. So why should I, Xiao Yan, act impulsively for the sake of momentary pleasure or so-called face?

"Xiao Yan, why are you standing up? There's no one here..."

"Um???"

Second Elder Xiao Ying was scolding Xiao Yan, but Chen Yang glared back at him.

Xiao Ying suddenly felt his breath catch in his throat, swallowed hard, and then pulled back into his mouth.

"Father, can I make this decision?" Xiao Yan stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Zhan.

“Of course, this is Yan’er’s own marriage!” Xiao Zhan nodded.

"Thank you, Father!" Xiao Yan bowed again, then turned to look at Ge Ye and Nalan Yanran.

"Elder Ge Ye, Miss Nalan!"

"I can agree to annul the engagement!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Zhan's face immediately showed surprise and deep guilt. He knew that his son must have struggled for a long time before making such a decision.

"Thank you. As compensation, I will give you three more Qi Gathering Pills. If you are willing, I will also introduce you to the Yunlan Sect to learn advanced techniques and fighting skills!" Nalan Yanran did not expect Xiao Yan to agree so readily. A look of joy appeared on her face as she smiled and said to Xiao Yan.

However, Xiao Yan shook his head at Nalan Yanran's so-called compensation: "Not enough!"

"Not enough???" Nalan Yanran's initial goodwill towards Xiao Yan vanished instantly. It turned out that he was also a greedy guy.

“That’s right, I think, Miss Nalan, Old Master Nalan probably didn’t know about the annulment of the engagement, right?” Xiao Yan nodded and looked at Nalan Yanran before speaking.

"Marriage is a major life event, and I have no say in it. What business is it of my grandfather's?" Nalan Yanran shouted stubbornly.

"Heh..." Xiao Yan chuckled. "Our engagement was arranged by my grandfather and Old Master Nalan. I think that the promise of a Dou Wang expert is probably not enough with just four Qi Gathering Pills and those so-called profound cultivation techniques."

"You..." Xiao Yan's words left Nalan Yanran speechless. Realizing she couldn't win an argument with him, her spoiled princess temper flared up instantly. "Fine, tell me, what kind of compensation do you want?!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, glanced at Xiao Zhan, resisted the urge to turn back to look at Chen Yang, and said, "Five million gold coins, one high-level fire-attribute Xuan-rank cultivation technique, one high-level Xuan-rank fighting skill or three mid-level Xuan-rank fighting skills, one hundred third-grade pills for cultivation, and ten fourth-grade pills!"

Xiao Yan's outrageous demands left everyone present dumbfounded.

Even Chen Yang and Xun'er smiled.

"you you……"

"impossible!!!"

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan and shouted loudly...

Chapter 10 Yao Lao: What is the background of this kid?

"Young man from the Xiao family, do you know what five million gold coins mean?"

"Not to mention the high-level Xuan-rank fire-attribute cultivation technique. As far as I know, in the entire Jia Ma Empire, even the Pill King Gu He and the president of the Alchemist Guild only cultivate high-level Xuan-rank fire-attribute cultivation techniques!"

"This isn't just asking for an exorbitant amount; it's downright shameless!"

Seeing Nalan Yanran jumping up and down in anger, Ge Ye stepped forward and looked coldly at Xiao Yan.

"Heh... You can't even produce a high-level Xuan-rank fire-attribute cultivation technique, yet Miss Nalan said she would introduce Brother Xiao Yan to the Yunlan Sect to learn advanced cultivation techniques and fighting skills?"

"Or is it really as Brother Xiao Yan said, that Old Master Nalan's promise is only worth this little bit of money?"

Just as Ge Ye was mocking Xiao Yan, Xun'er's calm voice rang out in the hall.

"you……"

Ge Ye was about to get angry at Xun'er, but was so frightened by the flash of fire in the girl's eyes that he took several steps back.

'When did the Xiao family ever have such a…'

Ge Ye's retreat surprised Nalan Yanran and Mo Li beside her. That girl looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old. Was she really that scary?

"Gudu..."

Ge Ye swallowed hard, then turned to look at Nalan Yanran with a complicated expression.

Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan, who was looking at her calmly, and after a two-and-a-half-second silence, she said, "Two million gold coins, one low-level Xuan-rank fire attribute cultivation technique, two mid-level Xuan-rank fighting skills, fifty grade three pills, and five grade four pills!"

Looking at Xiao Yan's expressionless face, Nalan Yanran bit her red lips lightly: "This is the maximum authority I can offer. Moreover, I still need to discuss the pills, cultivation techniques, and fighting skills with my teacher when we get back!"

In order to annul the engagement, Nalan Yanran made a compromise, and this time the things she brought out exceeded several times the amount she promised in the original novel!

"Okay!" Xiao Yan nodded in agreement without much hesitation. He had never expected that the other party would give him a high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique directly. Obtaining a low-level Xuan-rank fire-attribute cultivation technique was already enough.

"Miss Nalan, I will return the marriage certificate to you after you have paid all your compensation!"

"However, the disgrace you have caused me and my father in front of everyone today is one I will never forget!"

"Three years ago, Xiao Yan became a cripple overnight. Three years later, Xiao Yan will repay you for today's humiliation without leaving a trace!"

Xiao Yan said the above words in a calm tone.

"Hmph! You think you can take me on?"

"Since you want to humiliate yourself again, then I'll be waiting for you at the Yunlan Sect in three years. I hope you won't fail to come then!"

After saying that, Nalan Yanran touched the storage ring on her finger, took out a five-patterned purple-gold card and flicked it at Xiao Yan, then turned around and left.

Only after the figure disappeared through the door did Nalan Yanran's voice drift back: "The rest of the things will be delivered within a month. Don't forget to return the marriage certificate to me then!"

……

Xiao Yan held the five-patterned purple-gold card in his hand, looked at the two million gold coins on it, and couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile.

Two million gold coins, plus some cultivation techniques and fighting pills, and I've sold my and my father's dignity. I don't even know if my decision today was right or wrong...

"Yan'er!"

"You...have grown up!"

Just as Xiao Yan was standing there in a daze, Xiao Zhan stepped forward with a somber tone and patted him on the shoulder.

"Thump!" Xiao Yan knelt down on the ground with a thud. "I'm sorry, Father. I've made you lose face!"

Xiao Zhan smiled and reached out to help Xiao Yan up: "Hahaha, if my face could be exchanged for a low-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique and two mid-level Xuan-rank fighting skills, then my face would be worth far too much!"

"Yan'er, remember this: face and dignity are always built upon strength!"

"Father believes that you will earn back the face and dignity that we have lost today in three years!"

Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan's youthful face and said earnestly.

"Don't worry, Father, I...I definitely will!"

Xiao Yan nodded heavily.

"Excellent, Clan Chief! A low-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique, two mid-level Xuan-rank combat skills, fifty grade three pills and five grade four pills—our Xiao family has achieved tremendous success this time..."

Just then, three elders stepped forward, and the second elder, Xiao Ying, spoke to Xiao Zhan with great excitement.

However, before he could finish speaking, Xiao Zhan shouted back, "Shut up! These resources were earned by my son with his reputation, and they will only be used on him. Anyone who dares to say another word, I'll chop them up!"

"I...we were just..."

The Second Elder wanted to say something more, but the First Elder pulled him back.

"Father, everyone can share the cultivation techniques and fighting skills, and I only need one Qi Gathering Powder!" Xiao Yan's words brought joy to the others, but then Xiao Yan added, "However, if the rest of the family wants to use it, they will have to pay for it, and of course, it will definitely be below the market price!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the three elders' faces fell again.

"Hmph, all of you, get back here!"

Xiao Zhan snorted coldly, and immediately, the members of the Xiao family in the hall scattered like birds and beasts, leaving one after another.

After everyone had left, leaving only Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan, Xun'er, Chen Yang, and Ya Fei in the hall, Xiao Zhan quickly stepped forward and bowed to Chen Yang.

"Master Chen Yang, can you... really solve Yan'er's problem?"

Xiao Yan's sudden confidence made Xiao Zhan make a certain judgment. If the problem of talent could not be solved, his son would not have acted so calmly. He knew his son.

"Of course!"

"However, I can only tell Xiao Yan the solution!"

Chen Yang smiled and nodded, then said.

"That's natural, that's natural!"

The secrets of alchemists? Everyone knows that!

Xun'er looked at Chen Yang with some curiosity. If Chen Yang hadn't secretly instructed Xiao Yan earlier, leading Xiao Yan to make a choice that was both beneficial and didn't cause him to lose too much face, she would have warned Chen Yang.

"Ya Fei, why don't you keep Chief Xiao company and discuss the follow-up cooperation matters? I'll take this kid out for a stroll!" Chen Yang said to Ya Fei with a smile.

"Okay, you go ahead and get busy!" Ya Fei nodded.

"Let's go, kid!" Chen Yang raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yan, then turned and walked towards the door.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan hurriedly followed. Xun'er thought for a moment and also walked out of the hall, but she did not follow them. Instead, she watched the direction in which the two disappeared from afar.

After leaving the house, Xiao Yan led Chen Yang back to his courtyard.

"Master, please!" Xiao Yan brought tea to Chen Yang.