Starting as a supporting character in Doupo

Host: Xiao Fan

Level: 2 (1200)

Strength: Battle Qi, Rank 7

Technique: Radiant Sun Technique

Combat Skill: Low-level Yellow Rank Fiery Cloud Palm (Not yet mastered)

Item: Low-level storage ring

Main mission: none

Looking at his panel, Xiao Fan discovered that his Dou Qi had increased by one level. It seemed that the sublimation of his physique had led to the breakthrough in Dou Qi.

Putting aside what I got from the system, my conversation with Xiao Yan brought me closer to him. Also, Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Zhan were definitely hiding in the shadows at the time, but I just couldn't find them.

This is equivalent to entering Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xun'er's field of vision. As long as I continue to follow behind Xiao Yan, it will not arouse their suspicion at all, and I will also have a powerful backer.

As for himself, his physique has undergone a qualitative leap. Now that he has cultivation techniques, he only needs to cultivate combat skills. As for the rest, he can just follow the plot in his mind and make arrangements in advance.

The thought of helping Xiao Yan unify the Dou Qi Continent for ten years made Xiao Fan feel troubled. If things followed the original plot, he didn't know if there would be any ashes left by then. It seemed that he would have to take the initiative to make some changes within the scope of what was possible. Otherwise, the longer the time went on, the more variables there would be.

As a transmigrator with a system, I can't let down the vast majority of transmigrators. Besides, tomorrow seems to be the first climax of Battle Through the Heavens!

Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi. Don’t bully young people into poverty.

Chapter 4

The next day arrived quickly. As soon as Xiao Fan stepped out of his room, he heard people outside talking about the arrival of a distinguished guest at the Xiao family's home.

Xiao Fan didn't even need to guess to know that it was someone from the Yunlan Sect who had come to the Xiao family to annul the engagement.

Xiao Fan strode into the hall. Xiao Yan had not yet arrived. Xiao Fan looked at the three strangers sitting in the guest seats.

Among the three was an old man dressed in a moon-white robe. The old man had a smile on his face and was full of energy. His small eyes occasionally flashed with a sharp light. On the chest of the old man's robe was a light-colored silver moon, surrounded by seven golden stars.

This must be Ge Ye from the Yunlan Sect, the mastermind behind bringing Nalan Yanran and carrying Yun Yun to annul the engagement.

The girl sitting next to Ge Ye was none other than Nalan Yanran, the protagonist of this annulment of the engagement.

It must be said that Nalan Yanran is quite beautiful. Not only is she the young sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, but she is also the granddaughter of Nalan Jie, the Lionheart Marshal of the Jia Ma Empire, and is showered with love and affection. The only adornment the young girl is a single emerald jade pendant on her earlobe, which perfectly showcases her ethereal and fairy-like aura. Among the people Xiao Fan has seen so far, apart from Xiao Xun'er, probably no one can compare to Nalan Yanran.

Xiao Fan could understand Nalan Yanran's thoughts. She could be considered a true prodigy, having already reached the level of a five-star Dou Zhe, making her one of the top talents in the entire Jia Ma Empire. If Xiao Yan were still the genius he once was, he would certainly be worthy of her, but now Xiao Yan had become a waste.

Having failed to regain his former talent in three years, he naturally had to get out of this mess.

Xiao Fan looked at Nalan Yanran and smiled inwardly, "What a pity, because of your stimulation, Xiao Yan truly embarked on the path of the strong."

At that moment, Xiao Yan arrived at the hall. After greeting Xiao Zhan and the elders, he discovered there was no seat for him. His face darkened, and Xiao Zhan's expression also turned sour. To make things difficult for the clan leader's son in front of the guests—wasn't this a display of discord within the clan?

Seeing Xiao Yan's appearance, Xiao Fan stood up and said, "Xiao Yan, come here to me."

Seeing Xiao Fan offer him his seat, Xiao Yan felt even more grateful. "Thank you," he said.

The others were surprised to see Xiao Fan offer his seat to Xiao Yan. After all, because of his background and talent, Xiao Fan was not usually bothered by his peers in the family, and they had never heard of any relationship between Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan.

Ignoring the opinions of others, Xiao Fan stood behind the chair. Xiao Yan nodded to him to express his gratitude and sat down as well.

Seeing Xiao Fan help Xiao Yan out of the predicament, Xiao Xun'er pursed her lips slightly, stared at Xiao Fan, and a golden light flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Fan seemed to sense something, and looking in that direction, he saw Xiao Xun'er looking at him. He nodded to Xiao Xun'er in a friendly manner and then ignored her.

Xiao Xun'er paused slightly, then chuckled softly, "This Xiao Fan is quite interesting."

At this moment, everyone in the living room stopped paying attention to this little episode. Xiao Zhan glanced at Xiao Fan, who had come to his son's rescue, nodded, and then began to talk with the people from the Yunlan Sect.

Not long after, Ge Ye, the leader, coughed lightly, stood up, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Xiao Zhan, and smiled, "Clan Chief Xiao, the main reason I've come to your esteemed family is to ask you for a favor!"

Xiao Zhan dared not neglect Ge Ye, and quickly stood up politely, saying, "Hehe, Mr. Ge Ye, please speak freely. If it is within our power, the Xiao family will certainly not refuse."

Ge Ye pointed to the girl beside him and said to Xiao Zhan, "I wonder if Clan Chief Xiao still recognizes her?"

Xiao Zhan glanced at the girl beside Ge Ye, shook his head awkwardly, and said, "Uh... forgive my poor eyesight, this is..."

"Uncle Xiao, your niece Nalan Yanran apologizes for not having come to pay her respects until now." Nalan Yanran also quickly stood up and bowed to Xiao Zhan.

"Oh? Haha, it's Yanran! You've grown so beautiful in just a few years. They say girls change a lot as they grow up, but you've changed so much! How's your grandfather doing lately?" Xiao Zhan laughed when he heard it was Nalan Yanran.

"Reporting to Uncle Xiao, Grandpa is doing well." With a slight smile, Nalan Yanran couldn't resist Xiao Zhan's enthusiasm and gently tugged at Ge Ye's sleeve beside her.

Ge Ye quickly said, "Hehe, Clan Chief Xiao, the matter I'm asking for today is related to Yanran, and it was the Sect Master who personally spoke up about it..." When he mentioned the Sect Master, Ge Ye's expression gradually became more formal.

His expression changed slightly as he wondered what his small Xiao family could possibly do to help the Yunlan Sect Master, especially since it was related to Nalan Yanran. Thinking of a certain possibility, Xiao Zhan's hands trembled slightly, but fortunately, no one noticed because of his wide robes.

Suppressing his anger, Xiao Zhan said, "Mr. Ge Ye, please speak!"

"Ahem..." Ge Ye's face also showed a hint of embarrassment, but remembering the sect leader's affection for Nalan Yanran, she gritted her teeth and said, "Clan Leader Xiao, as you know, the Yunlan Sect has strict rules, and the sect leader has very high expectations for Yanran. She's already being groomed as the next sect leader. However, due to some special reasons, the sect leader's successor is not allowed to have any entanglements with men before officially becoming the sect leader..."

"After hearing that Yanran was already engaged, the Sect Master... therefore, the Sect Master wishes to ask Clan Chief Xiao to... dissolve this engagement."

"Crack!" The jade cup in Xiao Zhan's hand instantly turned into a cloud of powder.

The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat quiet. The three elders above were also shocked by Ge Ye's words. However, after a moment, their gazes toward Xiao Zhan were filled with sarcasm and ridicule.

The clansmen in the hall began to discuss it amongst themselves after hearing the news. Their gazes towards Xiao Yan also became strange.

"This good-for-nothing wants to marry the young lady of the Yunlan Sect?"

"If it were me, I would have crawled into a hole in the ground long ago. How could I possibly sit here?"

Xiao Fan glanced at Xiao Yan, whose body was trembling slightly, and placed his hand on Xiao Yan's shoulder, saying, "Why should an eagle in the sky care about the gaze of an ant on the ground?"

Upon hearing Xiao Fan's words, Xiao Yan clenched his fists and gradually calmed down. His sharp gaze fell upon the group from the Yunlan Sect.

Xiao Zhan and Ge Ye were now facing off. Xiao Zhan activated the Xiao family's mid-level Xuan-rank technique: Raging Lion's Fury. A huge, illusory lion's head appeared behind him.

Ge Ye also activated the Yunlan Sect's techniques, standing in front of Nalan Yanran.

As the two men unleashed their power, everyone in the hall turned pale and felt a tightness in their chests.

Just as the two were becoming increasingly aggressive, the three elders shouted, "Xiao Zhan, stop now! Don't forget, you are the head of the Xiao family!"

Xiao Zhan's momentum faltered, and he plopped back into his chair. His expression was indifferent as he looked at the silent Nalan Yanran and said, "Good niece Nalan, what courage! The Nalan family is truly enviable to have a daughter like you."

Nalan Yanran pursed her lips and bowed to Xiao Zhan, saying, "Uncle Xiao..."

"You should just call me Clan Chief Xiao. As the future sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, how could I, Xiao, be qualified to be your elder?"

Ge Ye stood up and said, "I hope Clan Chief Xiao will forgive me. The Sect Master also knows that this request is very impolite, so he ordered me to bring something as an apology!" As he spoke, a green box appeared in Ge Ye's hand. When it was opened, a refreshing fragrance that made people feel refreshed filled the hall.

The three elders craned their necks curiously and exclaimed in surprise, "Qi Gathering Powder?"

Chapter 5 Hugh

Inside the ancient box, a pill the size of a longan was emitting an alluring fragrance.

In the Dou Qi Continent, to become a true Dou Zhe, one needs to condense Dou Qi vortex within their body. However, there is a high failure rate in condensing Dou Qi vortex. Once one fails, not only will their Dou Qi drop from the ninth level to the eighth level, but it may even damage their meridians, making it impossible to condense Dou Qi again.

The purpose of the Qi Gathering Powder is to enable a person with a ninth-level Dou Qi to successfully condense a Dou Qi vortex with a 100% success rate!

This effect makes it highly sought after and coveted by countless aspiring fighters.

Now, the Yunlan Sect is offering a Qi Gathering Powder as compensation, which is equivalent to the Xiao family being able to reliably produce a Dou Zhe. If a talented disciple were to take it, it would not only save time, but the family might even produce a Great Dou Shi or even a Dou Ling expert. Thinking of this, the elders looked at the box with envy.

"Elder Ge Ye, you should take the pills back. We may not agree to what you're asking today!"

The murmurs in the hall abruptly ceased, and all eyes turned to Xiao Yan, who was sitting in the corner. It was he who had just spoken.

"Xiao Yan, who gave you the right to speak here? Shut up!" One of the elders, who was thinking about how to get the Qi Gathering Powder to his grandson, heard Xiao Yan's words and his face darkened as he shouted angrily.

"It's none of my business. The people who really have nothing to do with this matter are you. Regardless of whether I agree or not, it's not up to the three elders to decide on this Qi Gathering Powder!" Xiao Yan looked at the three elders disdainfully and said in a deep voice.

"You..." Upon hearing this, the three elders paused, and the hot-tempered third elder glared, his fighting spirit slowly surging through him.

"Three elders, Brother Xiao Yan is right. He is the one directly involved. You should not interfere." The girl's light and melodious voice rang out calmly in the hall.

Upon hearing Xiao Xun'er's words, the three elders' arrogance immediately subsided. They exchanged helpless glances and then nodded.

Looking at the three dejected elders, Xiao Yan glanced curiously at Xiao Xun'er and slowly walked forward. He bowed to Xiao Zhan, then turned to Nalan Yanran and asked, "Miss Nalan, I'd like to know if Old Master Nalan is aware of this matter?"

Nalan Yanran had assumed Xiao Yan would agree, but instead he was making a scene. She coldly replied, "Grandpa didn't agree, but this is my matter, and I can make my own decision."

"Since the old man hasn't spoken, my father naturally won't agree either. After all, this matter was originally decided by the two old men. Since they haven't agreed, we naturally can't cancel it. Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to our deceased elders," Xiao Yan said calmly after hearing Nalan Yanran's words.

With Xiao Yan's accusation leveled against them, the three elders dared not press the matter further. After all, in the strict family system, disrespecting elders was enough to cost them their positions as elders.

"You..." Nalan Yanran didn't expect Xiao Yan to speak like that. Her long-standing temper as a young lady of high birth flared up. She stomped her foot and looked at Xiao Yan with disgust, saying, "Then what do you want in return for breaking off the engagement? At worst, I'll give you two more Qi Gathering Pills and even grant you special permission to enter the Yunlan Sect to cultivate advanced techniques, how about that?" After saying that, she raised her head.

In her view, this was nothing more than Xiao Yan wanting more compensation. As long as she could get rid of Xiao Yan, she could easily fulfill these conditions. In her opinion, the conditions she proposed were enough to drive any young man crazy.

Upon hearing Nalan Yanran's conditions, the three elders were so eager they could jump up. They stood up and stared intently at Xiao Yan, wishing he would agree immediately.

Upon hearing Nalan Yanran's words, Xiao Yan glared at her menacingly and said, "Hmph! I... really want to kill you!"

Nalan Yanran was frightened by Xiao Yan's ferocious expression. The young man beside her also suddenly drew his long sword and looked at Xiao Yan with a cold gaze.

"Yan'er, don't be rude!" At this moment, Xiao Zhan's voice suddenly rang out, bringing Xiao Yan back to his senses. He lowered his head, took a deep breath, and when he raised his head again, his expression had returned to calm, without a trace of ferocity.

Nalan Yanran looked at the calm Xiao Yan and said, "I was indeed a bit rash today. If you agree to one request, I can temporarily withdraw my request to dissolve the engagement."

"What are the requirements?" Xiao Yan asked, frowning.

"I can postpone today's request for three years. Three years later, come to Yunlan Sect to challenge me. If you lose, I will publicly annul the engagement. By then, you will be an adult, and even if the engagement is annulled, it won't embarrass Uncle Xiao too much. Are you willing?" Nalan Yanran said calmly.

Upon hearing Nalan Yanran's words, Xiao Yan smiled bitterly and angrily, "Heh, if I lose, I'll have to carry the shameful name of defeat for the rest of my life, right!"

Nalan Yanran, growing impatient after being thwarted several times, snapped at Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan, further words are pointless. If you don't want Uncle Xiao to lose face, then accept the agreement! Between three years from now and now, which will you choose?"