Chapter 70: Ambush

Chapter 70: Ambush

Xiao Yan doesnt lie, and he certainly wont go against his own thoughts. He listed the reasons why he wanted to marry Yun Zhi one by one.

(Although her appearance may not match yours, Senior Yao, she is definitely a rare one in a million beauty. And as a man, Im bound to like that.)

(Her character seems indifferent, holding an attitude of indifference towards everything. However, after spending these days together, its clear that Yun Zhis true nature is warm on the inside, like an older sister next door. It would be comfortable to be with her in the future.)

(Most importantly, Yun Zhis values align with mine. She should be the most upright person I have ever met. If I marry her, we wont have to worry about conflicting beliefs.)

Xiao Yan explained his reasons for wanting to marry Yun Zhi, ranging from her appearance, character, to values. Then he shrugged lightly.

(But in the end, all of these are just my wishful thinking. I want to marry her, but she most certainly doesnt want to marry me.)

(She is a lofty Dou Huang (Battle Emperor, 7th Level), and she definitely has a powerful force behind her. It would be despicable and sacrilegious for me to continue fantasizing.)

(And the most important thing for me right now is to help you, Senior Yao, to help you rebuild your body and pursue my righteous path. Marriage is still far away. By that time, Yun Zhi might already be married, perhaps even with children.)

With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Yan decisively dismissed his unrealistic fantasies.

Its good to have this kind of relationship, like an older sister next door. Theres no need to take it further.

Then Xiao Yan stretched and glanced at Yun Zhi, who was still meditating with her eyes closed. He lay down on his side, pushed aside the cluttered thoughts, and started thinking about how to promote the righteous path. Soon, he fell into a deep sleep.

Inside the ring, Yao Chen looked at the sleeping Xiao Yan and then at Yun Zhi, who was still meditating with closed eyes. A mysterious smile appeared on her face.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Fate is not something that comes by waiting, little Yaner~

As Yao Chen was contemplating something in her mind, she suddenly sensed something and shouted in Xiao Yans mind.

(Little Yaner!)

As Yao Chens voice echoed in his mind, Xiao Yan, who had just fallen asleep, instantly leaped to his feet. Yun Zhi, who was meditating, also opened her eyes abruptly and looked towards the dense forest in the dark sky.

However, there was no movement coming from there.

Xiao Yan. Yun Zhi stood up slowly, still gazing at the depths of the forest, and asked Xiao Yan in a low voice, Have you recently offended any enemies?

I rarely make enemies, but if I have to mention someone, it would be the three groups of bandits I wiped out earlier.

Xiao Yan lifted the Heavy Black Ruler and propped it on his shoulder, his deep black eyes fixed on the depths of the forest.

At that moment, a dim white light quietly receded from the ring on Xiao Yans chest, and Yao Chen inside the ring also breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Yun Zhi was there; otherwise, he would have to protect Xiao Yans life at the cost of his own soul.

Xiao Yan was currently just a Dou Zhe (Battle Practitioner, 2nd Level) , and even with his borrowed power, he was only at the intermediate level of a Da Dou Shi (Battle Grandmaster, 4th Level) . Even with Xiao Yans strong physique, he could never contend with a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level).

Let alone winning, just being able to escape would be considered a success!

After calming down, Yao Chen furrowed her brows tightly.

Who sent Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) to assassinate Xiao Yan? According to Xiao Yans character, he shouldnt have offended anyone to the extent of having a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) commissioned to kill him. Moreover, Xiao Yan shouldnt have reached the level to encounter someone of this caliber.

However, soon, Yao Chen had a speculation in her mind.

No, thats not right

There is still someone who has a grudge against Xiao Yan and possesses the high-level power to commission a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) for his assassination.

The largest sect of the Jia Ma Empire, the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect!

And the only reason to commission a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level) to assassinate Xiao Yan is the three-year agreement between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran!

As the proud daughter of heaven and the future young sect master, if Nalan Yanran wins the three-year agreement with Xiao Yan, she would have to marry this previously renowned waste on the spot. It would be a huge blow to the reputation of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect!

As for finding a way to make Xiao Yan win?

Thats ridiculous. It would only prove that the young sect master, whom the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect has invested so much in, is not even on par with a waste who rose to power halfway. It would undoubtedly be an even greater blow to the reputation of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect!

Whether they win or lose, its not a good situation for the reputation of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect, at least in the eyes of those people!

So they want to solve this dilemma, and the only way is to stop this three-year agreement from happening and resolve the problem at its root!

And there are two roots to this three-year agreement: Nalan Yanran, who proposed it, and Xiao Yan, who was forced to accept it.

As Nalan Yanran is their own young sect master, she is naturally excluded as a target.

Therefore, the target is narrowed down to one person.

Nalan Yanrans fianc, Xiao Yan!