Chapter 85: Meeting Adjourned Gu Xun'er's Warning
Xiao Yan was deeply moved by his father's words.
His eyes became misty having such a father was more than enough for a lifetime.
But he couldn't stay here any longer.
This hall had become nothing but a place of humiliation for him.
He had already been shamed enough.
However…
Before leaving, he needed to make one final dramatic statement otherwise, he'd be disgracing the Xiao surname!
As he passed by Nalan Yanran, he paused, his youthful voice cold and emotionless:
"Three years from now, I will come for you. Just wait."
Under the setting sun, his silhouette stretched long across the ground.
His figure seemed to have aged decades in that moment standing alone, looking lonely and defeated.
Like an old man sitting alone in the sunset, reminiscing about the past.
But Nalan Yanran?
She paid him no mind.
Her gaze had already locked onto Wu Tian and the meaning behind her expression was so obvious that even an idiot could understand.
This immediately enraged Xiao Zhan.
Hidden in his sleeves, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
With a face full of disgust, he coldly ordered:
"Since you've achieved your goal, you may leave now."
Nalan Yanran turned back toward him.
Her expression was calm, yet her voice was polite and composed as she slightly bowed:
"Clan Leader Xiao, today's events were my fault. I apologize. If you ever have time, you are welcome to visit the Nalan family as a guest."
She looked gracious and magnanimous…
…while Xiao Zhan looked petty and short tempered.
This left him momentarily speechless.
After all, he was the clan leader he couldn't afford to act so narrow minded.
"Hmph! If Miss Nalan wishes to remain in the Xiao Clan as a guest, then do as you please! Wu Gan, I leave this to you!"
With that, he grabbed the Qi Gathering Powder, threw it toward Ge Ye as if it were trash and stormed out of the hall.
His message was clear:
Meeting adjourned.
The three elders hurriedly followed, their faces filled with disappointment but helplessness.
Soon after, the rest of the Xiao Clan members also left.
None of them wanted to stay any longer it was best to leave as soon as possible.
However…
Xiao Mei did not leave.
She remained seated at the front, watching the remaining people intently.
Ge Ye let out a bitter laugh and stored the Qi Gathering Powder into his storage ring.
This entire situation had put him in an awkward position he had been the one sent to handle this matter.
Which meant…
In the future, the Nalan family would hate him for it.
But at least…
Seeing that miserable young man (Xiao Yan) made him feel slightly better.
Meanwhile, Gu Xun'er was still flipping through her book.
Her calm gaze suddenly landed on Nalan Yanran, who was openly staring at Wu Tian with affection.
Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Then
With a calm yet chilling voice, she said:
"Miss Nalan, I hope you will not regret today's decision."
"Do not think that just because you have the Yun Lan Sect behind you, you can do as you please."
"The Dou Qi Continent is vast far greater than you can imagine."
"There are countless people far stronger than Yun Yun."
"Even within the Jia Ma Empire, there exists a powerful guardian elder of the Snake People Tribe who could easily destroy Yun Yun."
Her voice was soft and melodic, yet it carried a cold sharpness, laced with an undeniable warning.
Nalan Yanran's gaze slowly shifted toward Gu Xun'er.
Sunlight from the open doors and windows cast a glow upon the young girl in a purple dress.
She stood like a pure lotus, untouched by the filth of the world elegant and untouchable.
Feeling Nalan Yanran's gaze, Gu Xun'er lifted her head from her book.
Her beautiful autumn like eyes suddenly flickered
With a tiny wisp of golden flame.
Nalan Yanran's entire body trembled.
The moment she saw that golden flame…
A deep, inexplicable fear surged within her.
Her expression instantly froze in terror.
For some reason, her instincts screamed that this girl was incredibly dangerous perhaps even someone whom not even the Yun Lan Sect could afford to offend.
Ge Ye and the young Yun Lan Sect disciple also noticed this.
Their expressions darkened as they realized
This girl wasn't just giving a warning.
She was threatening them.
But why?
Was it… for Xiao Yan?
Impossible.
It was obvious
She was warning Nalan Yanran to stay away from Wu Tian.
And Nalan Yanran knew it too.
For the first time, her proud young lady demeanor was suppressed.
She could tell that Gu Xun'er was dangerous.
She would have to report this to her teacher.
The hall fell into an eerie silence.
Nalan Yanran and the others stood frozen in place.
Then, without another word, Gu Xun'er closed her book, stood up gracefully, and walked away.
Leaving behind
A completely dumbfounded Wu Tian.
Wu Tian: …What the hell does this have to do with me?!
Two girls were fighting…
…yet they dragged him into it?!
And what was that last part?
Was she deliberately exposing his identity?!
As if telling him:
"I already know who you are."
Come on!
If he hadn't left clues on purpose, would she have figured it out so easily?
After all
How many people in the Jia Ma Empire had a blue flame?
Only one.
The legendary guardian elder of the Snake People Tribe.
Of course, no one else in the hall had realized this truth.
Because only Gu Xun'er's bodyguard had been strong enough to sense Wu Tian's energy fluctuations.
To the rest?
They were too weak to even consider such a possibility.
After all, why would a powerful guardian elder lower himself to visit such a small town?
Still…
Ge Ye felt uneasy.
Something was wrong.
He didn't know exactly what, but his instincts honed through years of running for his life told him that the Xiao Clan was not simple.
First, there was the strange blue fire.
Now, there was this golden flame eyed girl.
This place was dangerous.
They had to leave immediately.
So, without hesitation, he grabbed Nalan Yanran and the young disciple and bolted out of the hall.
Nalan Yanran, still in shock, barely had time to react.
But as she was being dragged away, she suddenly turned back.
With reluctance in her eyes, she shouted toward Wu Tian
"Wu Gan! I like you! I will come find you again!"
Wu Tian: "…"
What the hell?!
Did she think she was Gray Wolf from Pleasant Goat?!
He turned toward Wu Gan aka Hai Bodong who was staring at him in admiration.
Hai Bodong sighed, shaking his head in awe.
"Lord Guardian Spirit… your charm is truly… unstoppable."
Wu Tian: "…"
(Chapter End)
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