The Strange Flame Rekindles in Battle Through the Heavens

Chapter 37 Annulling Agreement

"Hehe! Is the Yunlan Sect really that strong? Your Yunlan Sect is only barely considered a second-rate power in the Dou Qi Continent." Xiao Xun'er walked from the crowd to Xiao Yan's side, and a tiny golden flame suddenly appeared in her eyes, which were as clear as autumn water.

"Who are you? And what is your relationship with the Xiao family?" Ge Ye stared at the tiny golden flame in the girl's eyes, his body trembled violently, and he was no longer as arrogant as before.

"Who I am is not important. What is important is that if you cannot fulfill your bet, I will make sure you never leave Wutan City." Although Xiao Xun'er spoke gently, everyone present could feel the chill in her words.

Ge Ye glanced at Nalan Yanran, at a loss for what to do. Although he didn't know Xiao Xun'er's true identity, the golden flames in her eyes were enough to prove that she was not a simple person.

Nalan Yanran knew there was no way to resolve this peacefully today, and there was no escaping it. She broke free from Ge Ye's support and walked with difficulty to the desk that had been prepared beforehand. She picked up a pen, dipped it in ink, and said to Xiao Yan, "You can tell me how you want me to write!"

At this moment, Nalan Yanran was no longer the arrogant person she had been when she first came to the Xiao family. Tears welled up in her eyes, and the brush in her hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Xiao Yan would not pity Nalan Yanran; those who insult others will always be insulted in return. If Xiao Yan were to lose today, Nalan Yanran would not be polite either.

"Just write this: I, Nalan Yanran, am arrogant and disdainful of others. Relying on being the daughter of the Nalan family and a disciple of Yun Yun, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, I often bully others. I am selfish and only care about my own interests, never considering the feelings of others. I disobey my elders, act impulsively, and will stop at nothing to achieve my goals. Someone like me is truly unworthy to be the daughter-in-law of the Xiao family. This annulment agreement serves as proof!" Xiao Yan said calmly.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Nalan Yanran's chest trembled with anger, and her hand holding the pen shook uncontrollably.

If it were written like that, how would Nalan Yanran ever be able to walk around the mainland again!

"Isn't this going too far!" Ge Ye was also somewhat dissatisfied after hearing what Xiao Yan had asked Nalan Yanran to write.

"Hehe, Brother Xiao Yan is absolutely right!" Xun'er chimed in from the side.

Nalan Yanran remained silent for a long while before quickly writing down Xiao Yan's words on the paper. After finishing, she picked up her sword and drew a deep wound in her palm.

Bloodstained hands left glaring bloodstains on the white paper.

Nalan Yanran slammed the blood-stained annulment agreement heavily onto Xiao Yan.

"Are you satisfied now?"

"Heh, you're the one who came to the Xiao family to break off the engagement, and now you're the victim! Who are you trying to fool with this pitiful act! We have nothing to do with each other anymore, please leave!" Xiao Yan said with a cold laugh.

Ge Ye sighed deeply, preparing to take the two away from the Xiao family. What happened today was truly beyond his expectations.

To everyone's surprise, Nalan Yanran stopped after taking only two steps, turned to Xiao Yan, and said, "What happened today was my fault, but the sect shouldn't bear the consequences. Do you dare to fight me again? I'll be waiting for you at the Yunlan Sect in three years. If I lose, I'll be your slave for life, at your mercy. If I disobey, may I be struck down by heaven and earth. But if you lose, I'll hand over this contract and apologize to me in front of everyone in the Yunlan Sect. Do you dare?"

"I've already won, so why should I keep your three-year promise? I don't have that much time to waste," Xiao Yan said calmly.

"You don't have to agree, but the Yunlan Sect is stronger than the Xiao family, that's a fact. If anyone from the sect causes trouble at the Xiao family..." Nalan Yanran said with a hint of threat.

"Hehe, alright! It's just a three-year agreement, I agree! But if someone loses again, don't say anything about committing suicide for the honor of Yunlan Sect!" Xiao Yan said sarcastically.

"Hmph! I will personally avenge the humiliation I suffered at the Xiao family today. Let's go!" Nalan Yanran snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"I need to go out and train as soon as possible, but before that, I should first refine some healing medicine for the Xiao family, just in case," Xiao Yan said to himself as he watched Nalan Yanran leave.

Although the Jialie family is far less powerful than before, this very fact might make them more desperate. For example, they might invite Liu Xi in advance, and once an alchemist joins the fray, the situation could instantly reverse.

After Nalan Yanran broke off the engagement, Xiao Yan took the opportunity to leave the Xiao family and went to the Mittel Auction House to retrieve the medicine cauldron and the medicinal materials for refining the Blood Clotting Powder.

As usual, Xiao Yan went to a secluded corner to change into his black cloak. After changing, he didn't immediately head to the Mittel family. Instead, he asked Yao Lao, "Teacher, I want to go out and gain some experience. What do you think?"

"Go out for training? But you'll be having your coming-of-age ceremony in a year. Why not wait until after the ceremony to go on your training? Is it because of Nalan Yanran?" Yao Lao asked in confusion.

"Nalan Yanran? She's not qualified!" Xiao Yan said disdainfully.

"Oh? If it's not because of Nalan Yanran, then is it because of Xiao Xun'er?" Yao Lao said jokingly.

"I just want to become stronger, why would I need so many reasons?" Xiao Yan said angrily, his true feelings exposed.

"Alright, I won't ask anymore! But if you want to go out and train, you'll need to prepare a lot of survival supplies. I'll prepare them all at once when I go to the Mittel Auction House this time." The old man's smile faded, and he said seriously.

Since this wasn't Xiao Yan's first time at the Mittel Auction House, his unusual attire was already familiar to everyone inside the auction house. Therefore, when the people at the auction house spotted the figure in the black cloak from afar, they quickly notified Ya Fei and Gu Ni.

Upon hearing their subordinates' report, Ya Fei and Gu Ni quickly put down their work and went to the entrance of the auction house to lead Xiao Yan into the waiting room.

"The medicinal herbs and cauldron you needed have been prepared for you, sir. However, since you purchased far too many herbs, I, Ya Fei, have taken the liberty of giving you an additional storage ring," Ya Fei said with a light laugh, casually picking up the storage ring from the maid's tray and handing it to the man in black robes.

"Hehe, you're very thoughtful. It's just a storage ring, and this old man won't take advantage of you. Let's include it together! Also, please prepare some survival supplies for the wilderness for me. I'll come and pick them up in a few days." The old man handed a blue jade card to Ya Fei.

In truth, Ya Fei really wanted to give the storage ring to the old man, because a fourth-grade alchemist was worth winning over. However, since the old man refused, Ya Fei naturally wouldn't force him to accept it; that would be too deliberate and wouldn't only fail to gain his favor but also cause him dissatisfaction.

After paying the bill, Xiao Yan picked up the storage ring, casually put it on his finger, and said, "Then I'll be leaving now, you don't need to see me off."

Seeing the man in black robes leave, Ya Fei frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Why did the old man ask us to prepare survival supplies for the wilderness? Does he, a fourth-grade alchemist, intend to go out for training?"

"Hehe, do you remember what I said before? This old man may have taken on an apprentice in Wutan City," Gu Ni said with a light laugh.

"You mean..." Ya Fei also came to her senses at this moment.

"Well, if anyone disappears in Utan City recently, it means they've most likely been taken in as an apprentice by this old man," Gu Ni said casually.

"Hehe, I wonder whose child is so lucky to be taken as an apprentice by a fourth-grade alchemist," Ya Fei sighed.

(End of this chapter)