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Chapter 69: Pressure on the Xiao Family!
Please, I Really Didn’t Want To Fall in Love With My Master!

Xiao Manor's parlor.

The atmosphere was grave.

The Xiao family's head and the elders were all gathered here, their gazes fixed on a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man, on the other hand, was aloof as he leisurely drank his tea.

"Brother Yunhao, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Why are you here to drink tea today?" Sitting on the main seat, Xiao Nian's voice was cheerful.

Li Yunhao put down his teacup and said with a smile, “Family Head Xiao, let's stop beating around the bush. You should already know the purpose of my visit?"

Xiao Nian's face immediately darkened.

The Xiao Family's Ancestor had passed away, this was the most vulnerable period the Xiao family had been in.

How many families in Wu Yang City were targeting the Xiao family's meat!

The Li family had sent someone over at this moment. Naturally, it would be a joyous matter.

There could only be one reason: Marriage Annulment!

However, Xiao Nian still held on to his last hope. "Brother Yunhao, please speak frankly."

Li Yunhao indifferently said, "Li Ran is the Sheng Zi of Youluo Temple. There are rules prohibiting marriage. I'm afraid it's difficult to fulfill the engagement with Miss Xiao. In order not to delay Miss Xiao's marriage, this engagement should be void."

These words were very beautiful.

However, everyone in the Xiao family knew that the sect prohibition was a smokescreen.

After all these years, the Li family had never mentioned the engagement. However, when the Xiao Family was on the brink of collapse, they came to annul the engagement for this reason.

They clearly did not want to get involved in this mess.

Xiao Nian forced a smile and said, "Brother Yunhao, she’s only 18 this year, I'm not in a hurry to talk about her marriage. From what I see, we should think about it a little longer."

He wasn't certain that Xiao Qingge would marry Li Ran.

However, at this critical juncture, if the Li family stood out to annul the engagement, the Xiao Family would be a piece of fish on the chopping block.

With this marriage contract, others would face this deterrent.

Li Yunhao shook his head and said, "Family Head Xiao, you're a smart person. There's no need for me to say this. You should know the answer, right?"

Xiao Nian frowned. "Brother Yunhao…"

Li Yunhao raised his hand and snapped, "Since that's the case, I'll just say it straight. This engagement must be annulled! This is an announcement, not a discussion!"

As soon as he said that, the Xiao family's face turned pale!

Bang!

The Third Elder of the Xiao family slammed his hand on the table and said angrily, "Your Li family is going too far! This engagement was set by our ancestors, how could you just give it up with a single sentence? You aren’t putting the Xiao family in your eyes!"

Li Yunhao's expression turned cold as he sneered, "So what if the ancestors decided on it? Li Ran is no ordinary person!"

"Impudent!"

The members of the Xiao Family were extremely furious. But the next moment, they became excited.

The source of the excitement was a female voice, "Is this what Li Ran wanted or the Li Family?"

Everyone raised their heads and saw Xiao Qingge walking in slowly.

"Qingge, go back. This isn't your place to intrude!" Xiao Nian frowned.

Xiao Qingge shook her head. "It’s my marriage. Of course, I should be here."

She looked at Li Yunhao. "Elder Li, you haven't answered my question yet."

Li Yunhao humphed. "So what? Can you change the truth?"

Xiao Qingge said indifferently, "If you want to annul the engagement, you can. Let Li Ran personally annul the engagement. Then, I, Xiao Qingge, will immediately break the engagement!"

"Qingge!" Xiao Nian's expression changed.

"What if he doesn't come?" Li Yunhao narrowed his eyes.

Xiao Qingge did not back down and looked at him. "Even though my Xiao Family are facing a calamity, not everyone can step on a marriage contract between two ancestors. How could a mere Hall Elder have the qualifications to annul the marriage?!”

Her voice was clear and resounding in the hall.

The atmosphere quieted down.

"Good, very good!" Li Yunhao laughed angrily. "You are indeed worthy of being a fairy. Even if you have become a mortal, you still have such an imposing aura!"

"Then please remember what you said today. When Li Ran comes to annul the engagement, you must immediately annul the engagement!"

After speaking, Li Yunhao left with a flick of his sleeve.

Xiao Nian sighed. "Qingge, you're too impulsive. When Li Ran arrives… Hai!"

According to his thoughts, annulment of the engagement was a matter of certainty.

The longer this matter dragged on, the more breathing room the Xiao family had.

However, Xiao Qingge had sealed off her escape route.

Xiao Qingge looked out of the window and was a little nervous.

Although she knew Li Ran was sincere, could he withstand the combined pressure of the family and the sect?

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Yun Xiao Village…

With Yue Jianli's careful care and the help of the herbs, Li Ran's body had almost recovered.

Ever since Li Ran displayed his divine power, they had been worshipped by the villagers.

Not only was the food delicious, but they were also very respectful towards him.

Auntie Sun didn't dare to joke with them anymore. As soon as she met them, she would say, "Immortal, Immortal."

This change made the two uncomfortable. So they didn't want to stay any longer.

The next day, Li Ran left behind some banknotes to pay for his accommodation and meals.

Without a word, the two of them quietly left the village.

Please, I Really Didn’t Want To Fall in Love With My Master!
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    Kin
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    However, at this critical juncture, if the Li family stood out to annul the engagement, the Xiao Family would be a piece of fish on the chopping block.

    Is there even such a big trouble to leave that deterrent intact? At least in some more years they might've found a way to escape at least or maybe get a good enough offspring enrolled into some sect. Or sell their businesses for a better price. Or that Li family is the ones who wants to get everything from them for low price?
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    Hikki
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    Shit it's more complicated than I expected 3
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    ponpokona
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    Chapter 70: Young Master Li is Back!

    Above the mountain pass.
    Li Ran and Yue Jianli were traveling through the air.
    “I want to go to Wu Yang City, what about you? Return to the sect?” Li Ran asked.
    Yue Jianli shook her head and said, “The sect has sent a message asking me to go to Mount Feiyun.”
    In fact, she had already received this news a long time ago. She just pretended to not know.
    She was reluctant to leave the Yun Xiao Village.
    Li Ran sighed. “I don’t know when I’ll be able to see you again.”
    Yue Jianli tilted her head and said, “You and I are different. It’s better off to not see each other again.”
    She didn’t know why, but her nose was sour when she said this, and her heart tightened.
    Li Ran was used to her speech manners.
    “Since that’s the case, I’d better avoid you…” he said deliberately.
    “You dare!” Yue Jianli’s cheeks puffed. “If you dare to hide from me, I-I will kill you with one strike!”
    “……” Li Ran smiled and said, “You only know how to fight and kill. You won’t be able to get married like that.”

    Yue Jianli snorted coldly, “The sword way is my companion. I don’t need a man!”
    “All right, you’re a noble Sword Immortal. Don’t destroy the mortal world, okay?” Li Ran said, “If there’s no other business, I will leave first?”
    “Wait a minute.” Yue Jianli stopped him and said softly, “You have to be careful. Song Qingsong’s matter is very serious. I probably have been called to Mount Feiyun for this.”
    “Don’t worry, I won’t reveal what happened inside the secret realm.”
    “You’d better not stay outside for long. When you’re done, you should hurry back to the sect and wait for the matter to die down.” She kept reminding him, her impression didn’t look like a sword immortal at all.
    “Alright, I got it.”
    Li Ran rubbed her head. “Don’t you see who I am? Venerable Hao Yue, if he wants to touch me, he has to think twice before taking action.”
    “Tch, you’re the worst…” Yue Jianli’s face turned red, but she did not remove Li Ran’s hand.
    “Then I’ll really leave this time.”
    “En…”
    “Goodbye, little wife.”
    “Who, who is your wife!” Yue Jianli was just about to draw her sword when Li Ran had already disappeared without a trace.
    Her face turned red as she gritted her teeth. “This pervert, don’t let me catch you next time!”

    After saying this, the corner of her mouth couldn’t help but curl into a smile, her eyes rippling with light. “Don’t let me catch you next time, you rotten egg ……”
    —
    Wu Yang City…
    This was the imperial capital of the dynasty. It was the most prosperous city-state in the Haotian Empire.
    Flying above the Imperial City was strictly prohibited.
    Li Ran landed outside the city and walked towards the city gate with his hands clasped behind his back.
    Wu Yang City’s wall was tall and sturdy. Above the huge city gate lies two words ‘Wu Yang’ painted in silver and iron shade.
    The words engraved on the wall stood imposing.
    It was said that these two words were written by the ancient emperor of the Sheng Clan, who was said to be able to exterminate all demons.
    The city gate profiling was very strict. Those who entered the city lined up, waiting for the officers to inspect them.
    Li Ran stood at the back of the line.
    It was winter, but he only wore a thin white robe, and his face was incomparably handsome. It was obvious that his background was extraordinary.
    He attracted the attention of the surrounding people.

    When it was his turn, the soldiers were stunned for a moment. Then, they exclaimed, “Young Master Li, you’re back?!”
    Li Ran was stunned. “You know me?”
    The officer smiled fawningly. “You’re handsome and elegant, like a firefly in the dark. How could I not recognize you?”
    Li Ran was speechless. “……”
    As the capital of Wu Yang City, there were a lot of cultivators coming and going every day. There was no lack of ruthless murderers.
    The investigation of the city gate had become a high-risk occupation. If one was careless, one might lose one’s life.
    For this reason, the officers and soldiers specially prepared a picture book with important people they could not afford to provoke.
    As for Li Ran, he was on the top. He had a danger level of five stars!
    “Young Master Li is here, why aren’t you here to welcome him!”
    The officer called out and the others dropped their investigation work. They all ran over.
    They stood in front of Li Ran and bowed.
    “Young Master Li, welcome home!”
    “……”

    “Their postures, I thought I had come to a bathhouse.”
    Li Ran couldn’t complain and walked into the city under everyone’s respectful gazes.
    —
    Standing on the street of Wu Yang City, Li Ran couldn’t help but sigh.
    The city was prosperous.
    The road made of bluestone was very wide, and shops were lined on the streets.
    The palace cornices were filled with ancient charm.
    The street was crowded with people, and the piercing shouts of the peddlers could be heard.
    Looking afar, he could see the imperial palace as he climbed up the stairs.
    The palace in the center was located at the highest vantage point. From a distance, one could observe the resplendent of the palace.
    The surrounding palaces were situated in different elevations, depicting a scene of a moon surrounded by various arching stars.
    “This city is well structured.” Li Ran nodded.
    This time, he returned to Wu Yang City for two matters.

    The first matter was to annul the engagement.
    The second matter was to deliver the Spirit Fruit.
    Li Ran still valued this agreement.
    After that period of time, he and Xiao Qingge were genuine friends.
    Moreover, the other party was worried about his safety and insisted on handing over the Spirit Fruit to him. He attached great importance to this sentiment.
    However, other than knowing his friend’s name was Sun Qingqing, he knew nothing else.
    “That girl didn’t even give me her address. She said that when I arrive at Wu Yang City, I naturally would see her… she’s so mysterious.”
    At that moment, a group of people ran past him.
    Li Ran grabbed one of them. “Brother, do you know how to get to the Sun Manor?”
    “I don’t know.” The person shook his head and said, “The Li family has already gone to the Xiao family to set up a challenge at the arena. Why are you still looking for Sun Manor? Don’t you want to watch a lively scene?”
    “The Li Family and… the Xiao Family’s challenge?” Li Ran was stunned.
    That was a lot of information to digest!
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      LostImp
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      Thanks
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    Levia de Morningstar
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    Chapter 70 is missing... u can read at the novelupdates site...
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    VenerableSushi
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    Xiao Qingge better have heaven defying talent or its not worth it to risk the sect master
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      KiritoTempest
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      it was stated before that her talent was only below the mc before her cultivation was erased so as soon as she is given that one fruit her talent will be back and probably better than before
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        VenerableSushi
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        yap, I caught up to the latest chaps, Xiao Qingge is probably the girl w/ lowest potential, His servant (top tier dual cultivation physique) is even better than her
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          KiritoTempest
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          you should probably mark your comment as a spoiler
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    klip
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    Personally i feel that sect master is enough. We need more of her
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    Kitachi
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    i don't like xiao qingge hope it doesn't have an important place in the harem
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