In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 7 The Three-Year Agreement

Xiao Yan was so angry that he trembled all over and his face turned pale.

In the Dou Qi Continent, it is an utter disgrace for a woman to break off an engagement with a man's family.

And in front of such a large public!

If this gets out, how will I ever be able to hold my head up again?

His own father...

Well, it seems my father is alright.

He also had his genius-like sworn brother.

Fortunately, he was a good-for-nothing, but he had his sworn brother Xiao Ran.

He has long been a renowned and honest genius.

Oh well, I've already lost all face, so what's a little more?

With Xiao Ran around, I suppose he won't embarrass his father too much because of me?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yan took a few deep breaths.

Then, looking coldly at Nalan Yanran, he said...

"Very well! Since Miss Nalan is unwilling to acknowledge this marriage, then I, Xiao Yan, will grant your wish."

As he spoke, Xiao Yan walked quickly to the table, picked up the brush, and was about to write furiously.

But at this moment,

A faint voice drifted through the silent hall.

"Xiao Yanzi, to be honest, this matter doesn't have to come to this."

Ge Ye, Xiao Zhan, Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yan, and the others all looked in the direction of the conversation.

The voice came from the back row of the Xiao family's servants.

As everyone's gaze fell upon them, the Xiao family members who had been blocking the way stood up and moved aside.

A handsome young man, lounging leisurely in a chair with his head resting on the lap of a girl in a gold embroidered dress, suddenly appeared before the crowd.

Clearly, the words spoken earlier came from his mouth.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan looked at the person with a hint of joy.

"Ran-ge, what do you mean?"

Ge Ye frowned as she looked at Xiao Ran, who was lying face up with his head resting on the girl's lap with his eyes closed, then turned to Xiao Zhan and asked,

"Clan Chief Xiao, please forgive my poor eyesight, but I do not know who this gentleman is..."

Upon hearing the question, Xiao Zhan seemed to puff out his chest considerably.

"This is my adopted son, Xiao Yan's sworn brother, Xiao Ran, a member of my Xiao family!"

He glanced at Ge Ye, who was about to speak, and said,

"He is my adopted son, and also Yan'er's sworn brother."

"His words can also represent what Yan'er and I mean."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran also looked at Xiao Yan, who had stopped writing.

Knowing that the leisurely guy not far away could, to a large extent, influence Xiao Yan's thoughts.

So, he turned to Xiao Ran and asked coldly,

"So what do you want?"

"I do have an idea, but I wonder if Emperor Yan and Miss Nalan would agree?"

"Ran-ge, please speak!"

Xiao Yan was also somewhat at a loss at this moment.

His actions just now were entirely driven by a surge of passion; he was preparing to give this little girl who looked down on him a letter of divorce.

After being interrupted by Xiao Ran, he calmed down and thought about it, and suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

His own Xiao family was just a small family in Wutan City.

And what about the Yunlan Sect?

Within the entire Gama Empire, it was a behemoth capable of rivaling the Gama royal family.

Nalan Yanran is indeed hateful!

However, if I act impulsively and cause the Xiao family to suffer unnecessary pressure or losses, I might cause trouble.

Then one's sins would be enormous!

Xiao Ran turned over on Xiao Xun'er's beautiful legs and continued to rest his head on his side.

He continued speaking with his eyes closed.

"In my opinion, this marriage should be put on hold for now."

"I think the reason Miss Nalan came to annul the engagement is probably not just because of the Yunlan Sect's strict rules, is it?"

"I……"

Nalan Yanran paused in her speech.

"Don't be so quick to deny it!"

Xiao Ran continued,

"I propose that you two postpone your marriage for three years."

"If neither of you speaks up within three years, the engagement will automatically be null and void!"

"If either side is dissatisfied, they are welcome to have a contest at the Yunlan Sect!"

"Why don't you weigh each other and see what your true worth is?"

"If, unfortunately, Miss Nalan is defeated..."

"What? That's impossible!"

Nalan Yanran, being young and impetuous, directly shouted in a delicate voice.

"Hehe, if that's the case, then why are you in such a hurry?"

"And after this incident, do you think Xiao Yan would dare to marry you again?"

Xiao Ran continued speaking with his eyes closed.

Xiao Yan glanced at the charming Nalan Yanran and, to be honest, she was quite pretty.

He moved his mouth, but didn't say anything.

Xiao Ran's voice rang out again.

"In that case, as the saying goes, taking a step back opens up a wider world."

"Both of you should back down. Even though you are the young sect master of Yunlan Sect, don't push too hard."

"And the other one, don't act impulsively either."

"Three years from now, the two of you will have a showdown at the Yunlan Sect."

"If Miss Nalan had lost then..."

Nalan Yanran gave a soft snort.

"Hmph! Then I'll marry this man according to the marriage agreement..."

Then he glared fiercely at Xiao Yan.

"But let me tell you, I absolutely will not lose."

Xiao Yan shrugged indifferently.

Then, looking slightly nervous, he glanced at Xiao Ran and asked,

"Ran-ge, what if I lose?"

Nalan Yanran also asked Xiao Ran in a sweet voice.

"Yes, I lost, and I've sacrificed my entire life's happiness!"

"What if he loses? Will he just have to break off the engagement? Wouldn't that be too easy on him?"

Xiao Ran closed his eyes, pursed his lips, and said...

"If Xiao Yan loses, then let him marry you."

"What?! Cough cough!" Xiao Yan choked again.

Not only him, but also Ge ​​Ye, Xiao Zhan, and several elders of the Xiao family were also quite choked up.

Nalan Yanran's pretty face turned pale with anger as she glared at Xiao Ran.

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Hehe, just kidding!"

Xiao Ran's expression turned serious.

"If Xiao Yan loses, you can do whatever you want with him, kill him or torture him!"

"No! No! Brother Ran!" Xiao Yan cried out urgently.

"Xiao Ran, right? I've heard of you! The famous sleepyhead of Wutan City, isn't he?"

"Cough cough~"

Xiao Ran choked on his own saliva, and glared angrily at Nalan Yanran.

"Nonsense! I was just resting with my eyes closed. It's my unique cultivation method, and everyone in Wutan City knows it!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Ran heard the system's warning voice in his mind again.

Xiao Ran quickly closed his eyes and rested his head on Xiao Xun'er's beautiful legs again.

Nalan Yanran clearly didn't believe it and pursed her lips.

Just as he was about to say something, he noticed that Xiao Ran had closed his eyes again.

He was even more furious and roared,

"Can you open your eyes and talk to me?"

Xiao Ran said with his eyes closed,

"Sorry, I can't open my eyes. I really can't stand some people's condescending attitude!"

"you……"

Nalan Yanran is a pure and innocent girl who is not naive about the world. How could she be a match for Xiao Ran when it comes to arguing and fighting?

Not only did it not make any substantial progress, but it also made me quite angry!

Just then, Xiao Ran closed his eyes and solemnly said,

"If Xiao Yan loses in three years, he will not only admit to you that he is not good enough for you, but will also take the initiative to break off the engagement!"

"And you, Miss Nalan, may take his head!"

"Huh? Ran-ge, are you serious?!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's jaw nearly dropped as he stared at Xiao Ran in astonishment.

Nalan Yanran stared blankly at Xiao Ran, then mechanically turned her head to look at Xiao Yan, who had a look of astonishment on his face.

For some reason, she felt a pang of sympathy for Xiao Yan.

I feel a bit of regret and sympathy for him having such a sworn brother.

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