Xiao Li laughed as he looked him over.
"Thanks to second brother's help."
Xiao Jian replied seriously.
"Come. Let's see big brother. He talks about you often."
Xiao Li grabbed him and went inside.
Inside the hall, Xiao Jian saw Xiao Ding sitting at the main seat. He wore a white robe and smiled calmly, his eyes bright and wise.
"Xiao Jian. You've grown a lot in just a few years."
Xiao Ding stood up with a smile.
"Big brother."
Xiao Jian hugged him, then joked, "Big brother looks more handsome than ever. I wonder how many girls you'll attract."
Xiao Ding laughed and shook his head.
"And you're teasing me already? How are things with Xiao Yu? She's liked you since childhood."
"Uh… pretty good."
Xiao Jian scratched his head.
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li exchanged smiles.
"Weren't you traveling with Xiao Yan? Why didn't he come?"
Xiao Li asked.
"He was taken in by a high-level alchemist as a closed-door disciple. He'll be fine."
Xiao Jian said.
"An alchemist…"
Xiao Li clicked his tongue.
"Father sent word that you broke through to Dou Shi. The mercenary also said so. What's your real strength now?"
Xiao Ding asked.
"Five-star Dou Shi."
Xiao Jian replied.
Xiao Li sucked in a breath.
Less than two years, from no Dou Qi to five-star Dou Shi—he was already stronger than him.
Xiao Ding was also stunned.
After a moment, he shook his head.
"With talent like yours, you'd frighten people."
"You're already on par with big brother!"
Xiao Li said.
"In a little over a year, I must go to the Nalan family to annul the engagement. Without strength, that won't work. Losing to Nalan Yanran would shame the family."
Xiao Jian said calmly.
"Annul the engagement?"
Both brothers paused.
Xiao Li's expression turned cold.
"Father mentioned it briefly. I heard she even brought Yunlan Sect people to the house?"
Xiao Jian smiled and explained everything.
"Annulment wasn't the problem. Using force to pressure Father was foolish. In this world, strength decides everything. Relying on past feelings is weakness.
She didn't want a useless man. I don't want a woman who humiliated my father. The world is large. Better women exist."
Xiao Jian finished.
"You think clearly."
Xiao Ding said.
"I recently met another woman from the Yunlan Sect. She's far better than Nalan Yanran."
Xiao Jian smiled.
Xiao Ding and Xiao Li understood immediately.
"Tell us."
Xiao Li laughed.
"Later. When things are settled. She's far better—by far."
Xiao Jian said.
"Don't disappoint Xiao Yu."
Xiao Ding reminded him.
"Don't worry, big brother."
Xiao Jian nodded.
"I trust you."
Xiao Ding said.
"Enough talk. You finally arrived. Come—drink with us tonight!"
Xiao Li laughed.
"Alright! We drink until we're drunk!"
Xiao Jian laughed.
Early the next morning, Xiao Jian opened his eyes after sleeping well for once, without cultivating.
Feeling the lingering effects of alcohol in his body, he curled his lips helplessly. He then sat cross-legged and began circulating Dou Qi. After a short while, he exhaled sharply, expelling a mouthful of alcohol-laced breath, and his eyes became much clearer.
Last night, relying on his strong physique, Xiao Jian had drunk his two elder brothers and several mercenaries under the table all by himself.
However, quite a bit of alcohol had still accumulated in his body. Even after a full night's sleep, it had not completely dispersed.
Fortunately, in this world, Dou Qi was almost万能.
Creak.
At that moment, the door was gently pushed open. A petite figure carefully walked in. When she saw Xiao Jian sitting on the bed and looking at her, she was startled and quickly bowed, greeting him timidly.
"Young Master Xiao Jian, you're awake!"
Xiao Jian looked at the girl before him. She wore a light green dress, her figure petite, yet well-developed. He smiled gently and nodded.
"Yes, I'm awake. What's your name?"
Hearing this, the girl froze slightly. She then placed the washbasin on the wooden stand beside the bed and replied softly:
"M-my name is Qinglin. I'm here to help Young Master wash up."
"No need to trouble yourself. I can do it myself."
Xiao Jian smiled and shook his head. He got out of bed, walked over, and washed up carefully.
After he finished, Qinglin stood on tiptoe and reached for the clothes on the rack, preparing to help him dress.
As she raised her arms, faint green light reflected from her pale wrist. Looking closely, one could see small green snake scales growing there.
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