"Yan Ran!"
Seeing his granddaughter appear, Nalan Jie's tense emotions instantly relaxed.
Then, upon noticing Xiao Chong, Nalan Jie was equally startled.
He hadn't seen Xiao Chong's current appearance, but sensing the terrifying aura emanating from him, he knew this person's true strength far surpassed his own.
It was like some reclusive senior who had achieved a rejuvenated appearance.
But seeing how intimate Yan Ran had just been with him…
Could it be that this old man was preying on the young?
Seeing Nalan Jie's wary expression, Xiao Chong chuckled, "Old Master Nalan, I am Xiao Chong from the Xiao family. While traveling and adventuring, I took the opportunity to escort Yan Ran home."
"Xiao Chong? You're Zhan's son? How is that possible?"
Hearing Xiao Chong introduce himself, Nalan Jie's face showed a look of utter disbelief.
If he was Xiao Chong, then by age, he should only be twelve now. How could he already possess such strength? Even if you were born a Dou Huang, your power rises far too quickly!
However, while inwardly shocked, Nalan Jie also felt a surge of joy.
Your strength is good! The stronger your talent, the better it is for our Nalan family to thrive under your shadow!
Twelve years ago, upon hearing the news of Xiao Chong's grandfather's demise, he had arranged a marriage agreement on the spot.
Who could have imagined that the returns would come so swiftly.
Thinking this, Nalan Jie laughed heartily and walked over, patting Xiao Chong's shoulder. "Truly, heroes emerge from the young. I doubt there's a more outstanding young talent than you across the entire Dou Qi continent."
"For Yan Ran to have a good relationship with you is indeed her fortune."
"Grandpa, how can you say that?"
Hearing Nalan Jie's words, Yan Ran immediately flicked her ponytail, showing clear dissatisfaction.
Honestly, she had many grievances about her arranged marriage.
Not dissatisfaction with the person… but with the act of arranging a marriage.
As a woman with talent and pride, she disliked the feeling of being bound by fate from birth.
However, after spending some time with Xiao Chong recently, her feelings towards him had significantly improved.
Moreover, Xiao Chong possessed the strength of a Dou Zun. Even if she refused, the Nalan family… or even the Yun Lan Sect, would likely not agree.
So now, she chose to comply.
Seeing his granddaughter petulant behavior, Nalan Jie laughed without concern.
"Haha, Xiao Chong, I have one more favor to ask. Could you escort Nalan Yan Ran to the Yun Lan Sect? I don't have much time to accompany her now."
"I Just received news from the royal family that the Chu Yun Empire seems to be gathering troops at the Yellow Stone Fortress on the border, possibly planning another invasion."
"I need to go there to prepare for war."
"Its a Small matter, I wish you a swift victory, Old Master."
Going to the Yun Lan Sect was no big deal.
However, hearing that her grandfather was going off to war again, a look of concern flashed in Nalan Yan Ran's eyes.
Although his grandfather was a Dou King, their opponent, the Chuyun Empire, was no pushover either… Xiao Chong, however, didn't pay much attention to it. After all, even if a war broke out, the Chuyun Empire wouldn't immediately engage in a life-and-death struggle with them. AlthoughThe loss of a Dou King-level powerhouse would be quite significant.
After exchanging a few words with Xiao Chong and subtly trying to win him over, Nalan Jie quickly donned his battle attire and hurriedly left.
Xiao Chong, on the other hand, had to see things through to the end.
"Qing Lin, you should come along too. I'll take you to see the Yunlan Sect."
"Is that the sacred place in the Jia Ma Empire?"
A glimmer of curiosity appeared in Qing Lin's eyes. It seemed that despite her young age and lack of normal life experience, she had still heard of the Yunlan Sect's reputation.
Nalan Yanran chuckled lightly, "Putting everything else aside, the Yunlan Sect probably doesn't amount much in Brother Xiao Chong's eyes."
Xiao Chong couldn't be bothered to answer that question and continued flying towards the Yunlan Sect with the two of them.
Although they were stopped by guards while ascending the steps of the Yunlan Sect, they quickly retreated in the face of Xiao Chong's strength.
It wasn't until Yun Yun appeared that Xiao Chong finally stopped in front of the Yunlan Sect's main hall.
Seated in the sect leader's position was the cold and beautiful Yun Yun, dressed in a moon-colored robe. This woman, who had shown infinite tenderness in the original story, seemed to be trying to engage in an equal confrontation with Xiao Chong, whose strength far surpassed hers.
"Xiao Chong of the Xiao family, I've heard of your name. You're currently the true number one powerhouse in the Jia Ma Empire, aren't you?"
"Welcome to the Yunlan Sect."
This woman certainly had the demeanor of a sect leader.
Knowing that Xiao Chong's strength far exceeded her own, she didn't try to play the emotional card using Nalan Yanran's relationship. Instead, she first placed Xiao Chong on a very high pedestal.
Although it was just a nominal title, sometimes such titles could be quite pleasing to the ear.
Xiao Chong didn't pay much attention to it and waved his hand, saying, "I'm just here to accompany Yanran for her continued cultivation. I didn't come here with any particular intention to visit."
"Hmm, what a pity. Then I must apologize for not being able to properly host you."
Yun Yun stood up and clasped her fists, her eyes flickering towards Nalan Yanran, whom Xiao Chong had just set down.
But in the next second, a look of surprise flashed across Yun Yun's face as she asked,
"Yanran! I remember when you left, your strength was only at the sixth stage of Dou Zhi Qi."
"It hasn't even been half a month since you left… How is it that you're now on the verge of breaking through to the Dou Zhe level?!"
It's important to know that the initial nine stages of Dou Qi cultivation are very slow, as this is the process of laying the foundation, which absolutely cannot be rushed.
But the aura that Yanran was now emitting left Yun Yun utterly puzzled.
"Ah… my strength… That's right! How am I already at the peak of the ninth stage of Dou Zhi Qi?"
Only when her master asked this did Nalan Yanran realize that she had unknowingly broken through, without even noticing it herself.
Could it be that she had just broken through by being carried through the sky by Xiao Chong?! Xiao Chong, however, wasn't surprised by this at all.
In his body, there was the energy of innate qi and various ninth-grade medicinal herbs. Even if one did nothing but stand beside him, their physical constitution would gradually improve.
This effect was even more astonishing than the Fallen Heart Flame, which was known as a cultivation cheat.
However, just as Yun Yun was paying attention to Nalan Yanran, Xiao Chong suddenly sensed a chilling aura.
"Hmm… it seems there's a stranger in your Yunlan Sect."
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