NOVEL NEXT Chapter 211: Worry Free
“Xiao Yixian, right?”
While Qing Lin was in the fitting room trying on clothes, Nalan Yanran suddenly spoke to confirm.
Xiao Yixian glanced slightly at this fiancée of Xiao Yan’s beside her and, after a pause, responded softly.
“Yes. What can I do for you, Miss Nalan?”
“It’s nothing much.” Nalan Yanran walked to a clothing rack in the store, took out a piece of clothing, and asked in a low voice, “I just wanted to confirm how you see Xiao Yan.”
Hearing Nalan Yanran’s words, Xiao Yixian’s fingers trembled slightly, but she didn’t respond immediately.
After a long while, she answered softly.
“It’s just as you have guessed in your heart, or do you think I haven’t made it obvious enough?”
Xiao Yixian’s tone was so indifferent, yet it subtly revealed a confrontational edge, causing Nalan Yanran’s eyebrows to furrow sharply. She turned her head to look at Xiao Yixian, glaring at her with hostility.
“Let me make it clear, Xiao Yan is my fiancé.”
Nalan Yanran said this as if declaring her sovereignty.
However, Xiao Yixian’s expression didn’t change at all because of Nalan Yanran’s words. Instead, her lips curled slightly.
“I know that.” Xiao Yixian clasped her hands behind her back and squinted her eyes at Nalan Yanran with a faint smile. “So, what of it?”
Xiao Yixian’s indifferent words caused Nalan Yanran’s shoulders to tremble violently, and a trace of hostility flashed in her eyes.
“I personally think that snatching someone else’s belongings is not good behavior.”
“Oh~~~ Miss Nalan thinks so?” Xiao Yixian turned her back, speaking nonchalantly, “But I think, just because you have the title of fiancée, treating Xiao Yan as your possession is a bit too overbearing, isn’t it?”
“I think Xiao Yan wouldn’t like that kind of mindset.”
As soon as Xiao Yixian said this, Nalan Yanran’s eyebrows began to twitch uncontrollably, and then she heard Xiao Yixian continue talking to herself.
“Let me think, Xiao Yan personally told me that he would never let me go in this life. I was really touched by that.”
Xiao Yixian turned her head slightly, her eyes filled with a smile as she glanced at Nalan Yanran.
“I wonder if Xiao Yan has ever said something similar to you, his fiancée?”
Snap!
A vein suddenly popped on Nalan Yanran’s forehead, and she tightened her grip on the clothes she was holding.
The feeling emerging in her heart was one of extreme resentment.
She hadn’t even dealt with the members of the Xiao Clan yet, and now another one had appeared?!
Although Xiao Yixian’s mocking words made Nalan Yanran very annoyed, she was well aware that Xiao Yan might have really said those words to her, but the meaning was completely different from what Xiao Yixian expressed.
Xiao Yixian was just using this as an excuse to deliberately provoke her.
However, Nalan Yanran had to admit that she succeeded. She had successfully aroused her anger.
This was despite the fact that she had the title of fiancée. If she and Xiao Yan didn’t even have an engagement, this woman in front of her would definitely do even more excessive things.
At that moment, Nalan Yanran suddenly realized something.
Perhaps, compared to the issues with the Yun Lan Sect, there was another matter that was more important to her right now.
It just so happened that she would be staying at home during this time, and Xiao Yan had also come to the Jia Ma Sacred City.
Therefore, Nalan Yanran had plenty of time to prove to this woman in front of her that her relationship with Xiao Yan was not just based on an engagement.
But come to think of it, wasn’t that actually the case?
Thinking of this, Nalan Yanran suddenly raised an eyebrow.
Apart from meeting Xiao Yan when they were children, she had only learned about Xiao Yan’s identity when she went to the Xiao Clan to break off the engagement six months ago. After that, they had only spent one New Year’s together at the Xiao Clan. It seemed that there really wasn’t much else to say between her and Xiao Yan.
Dangerous!
Extremely dangerous!!
The alarm bells in Nalan Yanran’s heart rang sharply. If she didn’t find a way to create unique memories with Xiao Yan, it seemed she really could only rely on the engagement!
Just as Nalan Yanran made up her mind, the curtain of the fitting room was drawn open. Qing Lin, dressed in a new outfit, stepped out and looked at Nalan Yanran with a bright smile.
“Sister Yanran. Do I look good?”
Hearing Qing Lin’s voice, Nalan Yanran snapped back to reality. She bent down slightly, supporting herself with her knees, and looked Qing Lin up and down, feeling a bit of admiration in her heart.
Although Qing Lin was still young, she already displayed qualities far beyond the ordinary. With her adorable smile and an already outstanding figure for her age, she was sure to be a great beauty in the future.
“Yes, Qing Lin looks very pretty~”
Nalan Yanran nodded with a smile, gently stroking Qing Lin’s little head, then straightened up and looked at the store clerk.
“I’ll take all the clothes this child just tried on.”
“Alright, thank you for your patronage.”
The clerk bowed respectfully, a look of joy on her face. Qing Lin, however, looked a bit alarmed and quickly waved her hands.
“Sister Yanran! How can this be? I—”
“Enough~ Sister doesn’t mind spending this little money. It’s rare to take you shopping, so of course, I have to buy all the nice clothes.”
Nalan Yanran’s words left Qing Lin speechless, and she could only accept it silently.
Then, Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yixian, her eyes showing some displeasure, and said.
“And you, regardless of your intentions toward Xiao Yan, you are ultimately a friend brought by him. Naturally, I won’t treat you poorly. Just tell me what you want to buy, and I’ll cover the cost.”
“No need to trouble Miss Nalan. I still have plenty of money on hand.”
Hearing Nalan Yanran’s generous offer, Xiao Yixian smiled and politely declined.
She understood the simple truth that accepting someone’s favor puts you in their debt. Xiao Yixian wasn’t about to accept goodwill from an adversary easily. Besides, she still had plenty of gold coins from the treasure room in the Magic Beast Mountain Range and didn’t need Nalan Yanran, this rich young lady, to pay for her.
“Is that so? Then I won’t insist.”
Nalan Yanran shrugged lightly at Xiao Yixian’s refusal, not minding too much.
At this moment, the store clerk approached Nalan Yanran and said respectfully.
“Miss, the clothes you wanted are all packed.”
“Thank you.”
Nalan Yanran nodded slightly and went to the counter to pay.
However, just as Nalan Yanran finished settling the bill, she suddenly felt a strong and terrifying Dou Qi emanating from outside the store. Xiao Yixian also sensed it at the same time, and the two of them exchanged a glance.
This is Zi Yun’s Dou Qi!
“Leave the clothes here! I’ll come back to get them later!”
Nalan Yanran instructed the store clerk sternly and prepared to leave the clothing store with Xiao Yixian. But before they could step out, they turned back and took the still-dazed Qing Lin with them.
With so many people around and considering the previous incidents with the Tian Snake Mansion and the Mo family, leaving Qing Lin alone in the store and risking her being kidnapped was something Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yixian couldn’t afford.
Outside the store, the three saw a noble-looking man pulling Xiao Yan in front of a bench, unable to move. The Little Lion King stood beside them, looking at the two in confusion, his innocent beast face filled with bewilderment.
On the nearby bench, Zi Yun sat quietly, releasing a powerful Dou Qi that suffocated the man pulling Xiao Yan, attracting terrified glances from the surrounding pedestrians.
Upon seeing the man holding Xiao Yan, Nalan Yanran frowned slightly.
She knew this man.
He was Mu Zhan, the son of the Mu family’s patriarch, one of the three major families in Jia Ma Sacred City along with the Nalan family. From what Nalan Yanran knew, Mu Zhan usually stayed with the military and rarely appeared in Jia Ma Sacred City.
Judging by the current situation, it seemed Mu Zhan had angered Zi Yun?
As the three women wondered, Zi Yun stood up slowly from the bench. Her tall figure was half a head taller than Mu Zhan’s, and she looked down at him with contempt in her red eyes, staring at him as if he were already dead.
After a moment, she spoke slowly.
“Trying to take my son away without my permission, right in front of me.”
“Do you really think I’m dead?”
Zi Yun’s voice was cold and sinister, filling Mu Zhan’s mind with questions.
Your son? Who is your son?
I wasn’t trying to take your son! I haven’t even seen your son!
Wait, you look so young, but you already have a son?!
A series of questions bombarded Mu Zhan’s mind, but none made sense.
At this moment, Zi Yun had lost her patience. Her fair, jade-like arm slowly raised, her palm gathering an intimidating Dou Qi. Her red eyes fixed on Mu Zhan, as if looking at a dead man.
The Little Lion King was undoubtedly her reverse scale.
And this man in front of her had ignored her presence and touched her reverse scale right in front of her.
Zi Yun admitted that this man had a lot of courage.
But courage didn’t mean she would spare him.
At this moment, Zi Yun completely forgot she had taken human form, her mind filled only with the instincts of her beast form.
Whoever touches my son, I will kill them!
Seeing Zi Yun’s escalating killing intent, Mu Zhan, who was locked by her murderous aura, trembled all over, his heart pounding and knees shaking, almost making him kneel.
How could a mere Da Dou Shi like Mu Zhan face the killing intent of a Peak Dou Huang (Battle Emperor, 7th Level) like Zi Yun?
Xiao Yan also sensed the danger and quickly pulled Mu Zhan behind him.
Regardless of what kind of person Mu Zhan was, if Zi Yun dared to kill someone in Jia Ma Sacred City, the consequences would be severe!
“Sister Zi Yun! Calm down–”
Just as Xiao Yan reached out to stop her, a powerful voice suddenly echoed through the area.
“Who dares to cause trouble in Jia Ma Sacred City?!”
As the voice fell, a figure flashed before Mu Zhan, standing tall and firm, staring at the murderous Zi Yun.
Seeing this sudden intruder, the surrounding people, including Mu Zhan, showed expressions of joy.
The Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire’s Imperial Family, the hero of the Jia Ma Empire, Jia Xing Tian!
“This lady, isn’t it disrespectful to cause such a commotion in Jia Ma Sacred City?”
Facing Jia Xing Tian, whose strength was on par with her own, Zi Yun showed no fear. She casually crossed her arms under her ample chest, slightly tilting her body, one leg bent, striking a pose that felt comfortable to her, but appeared seductive and charming to others.
Then, she spoke coldly.
“Disrespectful? I’m really sorry about that.”
“I had yet to fully understand your human etiquette just yet.”
“Therefore, for the time being, I follow only my own rule.”
“Anyone who dares to touch my son, I will take their life.”
“If you wish to stop me, I won’t mind dealing with you as well.”
Zi Yun’s arrogant words instantly plunged the atmosphere into an icy abyss.
“Hah! Such arrogance!”
Jia Xing Tian laughed in anger, staring fiercely at Zi Yun. Although he didn’t quite understand what she meant by “human etiquette,” it did nothing to lessen his rising hostility toward her.
“Since I’ve been known as the royal guardian, you’re the first to speak to me like this in the Jia Ma Empire!”
As he spoke, Jia Xing Tian’s aura surged, and Zi Yun responded in kind, releasing the powerful Dou Qi of a peak Dou Huang (Battle Emperor, 7th Level).
The two equally matched auras clashed and rubbed against each other in the air, causing everyone around to hold their breath.
Everyone understood one thing.
This fight was on the verge of breaking out.
And regardless of who won or lost, a battle between two peak Dou Huang (Battle Emperor, 7th Level)s would inevitably turn this bustling commercial street into a wasteland!
At that moment, a figure suddenly stepped between the two, shouting sternly.
“Lord Jia! Sister Zi Yun! Calm down!”
Seeing Xiao Yan suddenly appear to block them, Jia Xing Tian’s pupils contracted slightly, and his imposing aura instantly dissipated. He stared blankly at Xiao Yan.
“Xiao Yan? What are you doing here?”
“Hmm?” Hearing Jia Xing Tian’s words, Zi Yun paused, raising her eyebrows. She retracted her Dou Qi, pointing at Jia Xing Tian and looking at Xiao Yan for confirmation, “Xiao Yan, you know this guy?”
“Ah.” Xiao Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and introduced, “This is Jia Xing Tian, the Guardian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family and its de facto ruler.”
Then Xiao Yan turned to Jia Xing Tian, gesturing toward Zi Yun.
“Lord Jia, this is Zi Yun, my friend.”
“Your friend?”
Jia Xing Tian’s eyebrows twitched slightly as he looked at Zi Yun in astonishment.
This kid have a peak Dou Huang (Battle Emperor, 7th Level) friend?
“Sister Zi Yun, can you tell Lord Jia your identity?” Xiao Yan asked Zi Yun for permission, and she waved her hand nonchalantly.
“I don’t mind. I never intended to keep it a secret.”
With Zi Yun’s consent, Xiao Yan nodded slightly and turned to Jia Xing Tian.
Though Zi Yun didn’t mind her identity being revealed, Xiao Yan still had to consider the people’s reaction and couldn’t disclose it in public.
“Lord Jia, excuse us.” Xiao Yan said first, then leaned closer to Jia Xing Tian’s ear and whispered, “Sister Zi Yun is a magical beast in human form. Her true form is the Amethyst Winged Lion King from the Magic Beast Mountain Range.”
?!
Hearing Zi Yun’s true identity from Xiao Yan, Jia Xing Tian was instantly dumbfounded.
A transformed Amethyst Winged Lion King?!
Jia Xing Tian glanced at Zi Yun in shock, then looked back at Xiao Yan, recalling the things Xiao Yan had done in the Snake-People Tribe’s territory, feeling a deep sense of helplessness.
There is really nothing about you that can make people worry-free…