"I'm serious, Yun'er, I want to marry you."
Xiao Li's expression and attitude were very serious at this moment, without a hint of falsehood.
Yun Yun felt as if her heart had fallen into a sugar solution, sweet and blissful.
"Xiao Li..."
She actively stood on her tiptoes, wrapped her arms around Xiao Li's neck, and kissed him.
This was her first time initiating a kiss, and it also represented her utmost acceptance of Xiao Li deep in her heart.
The former difference in status had now vanished like smoke.
Xiao Li's hands were not idle either, moving straight to her peaks.
Yun Yun's delicate body trembled slightly. She quickly grabbed his hand, but couldn't exert any strength. Instead, it felt as if she was guiding Xiao Li's palm with her own, a truly enchanting sensation.
"Yun'er, you are so beautiful."
Xiao Li reached for her sash and had just untied it.
"Teacher, are you there?"
Nalan Yanran's voice suddenly came from outside, startling both of them.
"Yanran is here, quickly let go..."
Yun Yun hurriedly moved that guy's wandering hand from her chest, then quickly tidied her disheveled clothes and re-tied the sash that had just been loosened.
Then, she glared fiercely at Xiao Li.
This guy... was always so impatient.
Trying to get handsy with her in broad daylight.
However, she had indeed been somewhat moved and lost her rationality by Xiao Li's words about wanting to marry her, which allowed him to take advantage.
If Nalan Yanran hadn't come, she probably would have been stripped bare by now.
Xiao Li helplessly rubbed his nose, feeling a little regretful.
Just then, Nalan Yanran entered from the outer courtyard, cautiously peeking in. Seeing both Yun Yun and Xiao Li in the room, she relaxed.
"Greetings, Young Master Xiao."
Nalan Yanran politely greeted him.
"Yanran, is there something you need me for?" Yun Yun asked.
"Not me, it's Grandmaster who needs you," Nalan Yanran said.
"Teacher is looking for me? Alright, I'll go then. Yanran, you stay here and see if Young Master Xiao needs any help."
Since Yun Shan was looking for her, Yun Yun didn't hesitate much. After instructing Nalan Yanran, she left.
Soon, only Nalan Yanran and Xiao Li remained in the room.
"Young Master Xiao, do you still need any help?"
"Not for now."
"Oh." Nalan Yanran seemed a little disappointed.
But even though Xiao Li said so, she didn't leave.
"Do you still have something to do?"
"No, but Teacher instructed me to stay and attend to Young Master Xiao," Nalan Yanran said.
Xiao Li smiled, his gaze surveying the girl.
It had to be said that Nalan Yanran was also an absolute beauty. Although still a bit inferior to Yun Yun, she had also learned some of Yun Yun's noble temperament.
But she was also somewhat different from Yun Yun.
Yun Yun possessed a mature, graceful, and noble beauty, while Nalan Yanran carried the elegant purity of a young maiden.
"Yanran, you are so beautiful. Has your family arranged a marriage for you? Or do you have a sweetheart?" Xiao Li suddenly asked.
Nalan Yanran froze for a moment, looking at Xiao Li in front of her, and whispered, "No."
She had an engagement with Xiao Yan before.
But a while ago, Xiao Yan sent a letter of divorce, divorcing her.
At that time, the entire Nalan Family was greatly shocked, some even finding it unbelievable.
Xiao Yan would actually take the initiative to divorce Nalan Yanran?
One must know that the current Xiao Family was far from comparable to the Nalan Family; they should have clung tightly to the Nalan Family's leg.
Yet Xiao Yan actually took the initiative to divorce Nalan Yanran.
Nalan Yanran was also very angry at first, feeling that even if there was to be a broken engagement, it should have been her to break it.
But later, under Yun Yun's guidance, and coupled with Xiao Yan only sending the divorce letter privately without many people knowing.
Nalan Yanran let it go.
Later, the Nalan Family also publicly issued a statement, saying that Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan had peacefully dissolved their engagement and regained their freedom.
At that time, it caused quite a stir in the Imperial Capital.
Because this meant that Nalan Yanran was no longer bound by an engagement, and others would have a chance to win her favor.
It was a pity that from the time the statement of dissolving the engagement was issued until now, no one had been able to capture Nalan Yanran's heart.
"Miss Yanran is now in the prime of her youth. If you meet the right person, you should boldly pursue them," Xiao Li said with a smile.
Nalan Yanran nodded thoughtfully.
"Thank you, Young Master Xiao, I understand. If there's nothing else, I'll head back first. Feel free to call me if you need anything."
"Mm, go back."
Xiao Li watched Nalan Yanran leave, a smile playing on his lips... Meanwhile, in the back mountain of Yunlan Sect.
Inside the bamboo forest, a man with white hair but skin as smooth as a woman's was sitting cross-legged, adjusting his breathing.
This person was the former Sect Master of Yunlan Sect, Yun Shan!
"Sect Master Yun Shan, you have successfully broken through to Dou Zong. This power, you must feel very excited," Protector Wu, who was beside him, let out an abnormal low laugh.
Yun Shan opened his eyes, exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, and smiled, "Thank you, Protector Wu, for your help."
"No need to thank me. You just need to complete our transaction," Protector Wu said.
"Of course. The family you are looking for, we have already found them."
Yun Shan handed a slip of paper to Protector Wu.
The latter took the slip, opened it, and saw only a place and a name: Wutan City, Xiao Family.
"The Xiao Clan you are looking for might be them."
"Wutan City... This Protector has noted it. Farewell."
Having obtained the desired information, Protector Wu did not linger and turned to fly away from the back mountain of Yunlan Sect.
Meanwhile, Xiao Li, who was still in the courtyard, suddenly sensed a cold aura flash across the sky above Yunlan Sect.
This aura was very faint, imperceptible to ordinary people.
But Xiao Li sensed it.
He looked up in a certain direction, frowning slightly.
"This aura... is very strong, at least reaching Dou Zong."
"At this time, Yunlan Sect should only have Yun Shan as a Dou Zong."
"If there's a second Dou Zong... then it should be Protector Wu of the Soul Hall."
A dangerous glint flashed in Xiao Li's eyes.
"Since we've met by such a coincidence, I might as well get rid of him."
Protector Wu's purpose in coming to the Jia Ma Empire was only one: the tuoshe ancient emperor's jade of the Xiao Family.
Knowing that he would eventually make a move against the Xiao Family, Xiao Li naturally wouldn't allow a threat to act freely.
Thus, he decisively followed... After Protector Wu obtained the intelligence on the Xiao Family's whereabouts, he quickly flew away from Yunlan Sect.
But he had barely left Yunlan Sect when a figure appeared in the sky ahead, and it seemed as if he was waiting for him.
"Protector Wu, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
In the sky, Xiao Li stood with his spear, a merciless cold smile on his lips as he looked at Protector Wu in front of him.
Protector Wu stopped, his cold gaze sweeping over Xiao Li.
"Who are you?"
"Xiao Family, Xiao Li."
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