Chapter 76: Xiao Yan

Meng Ziyang and Gao Ziqi had a clear understanding of everything that had happened at the Fulong Academy.

"It seems that Dao Yan's friend has also arrived. It's a good opportunity to let them go out and train together. We shouldn't interfere too much; they need to hone themselves to grow," Meng Ziyang said, sitting across from Gao Ziqi, playing a game of chess.

"Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking. Those two kids have also passed Chu Lan's test, which is no small feat. That little girl, Sun Ling, has the bloodline of the Sun family, and the Sun family's cultivation techniques she practices are extremely pure and powerful!" Gao Ziqi's insight was astonishing, and he saw through it at a glance.

"In three days, I will arrange a place for them. Let them go then!" Meng Ziyang clearly had a plan in mind.

"Hehe, Tian Tian, that girl, has been relentlessly pursued by Dao Yan. She was unhappy when I mentioned it, and now she is working very hard, accelerating her cultivation. From a young age, she has never given us a moment's peace, always playing and having fun. Now, I can finally be free and don't have to supervise her practice of the zither every day!" Gao Ziqi placed a white piece and smiled brightly.

"Ziqi, are you going to lose again...?" Meng Ziyang placed a black piece, directly killing a large white dragon.

"Zi Yan, are you going to let me win just once? If you keep doing this, I'll have Chu Lan play with you in the future!" Gao Ziqi was furious, sweeping the chessboard in a fit of pique, laughing maliciously.

"That's not a good idea. She has already broken three of my chessboards. I can't take it anymore..." Meng Ziyang's eyes twitched. His chess skills were unmatched, and only a close friend like Gao Ziqi could endure being beaten by him every day.

In just three short days.

If it were any other time, Tian Tian would have been out playing, but in these three days, she barely returned home, focusing entirely on improving herself. She didn't want to be surpassed by Xu Daoyan. Tian Tian's talent for cultivation was astonishing, and in just three days, she made significant progress. Growing up in the Tian family, she had been influenced by many great figures, accumulating a solid foundation, which allowed her to grow rapidly and steadily.

In Youzhou, at the Fulong Academy, everything was harmonious.

Suzhou, one of the Nine States of the Divine Dynasty, was ruled by the Su family. Xiehuang City was the capital of Suzhou.

Suzhou had 3,600 cities, covering a total area of 1.296 billion miles.

Apart from Xiehuang City, the city with the most concentrated power was Xiao City.

Xiao City, as the name suggests, was the city of the Xiao Empress's lineage.

The Xiao Empress, named Xiao Feng, was the wife of the supreme ruler of the Nine States Divine Dynasty, Xiehuang Su Ruo Xie, and among his wives, she held the most power in the core of the Nine States Divine Dynasty.

Legend has it that Xiehuang felt guilty towards Xiao Feng, so he gave her great power. Of course, this was also because Xiao Feng was extremely skilled in governing the world.

These were just details. More importantly, Xiao Feng's son, Xiao Chen, deliberately did not take his father's surname but followed his mother's, always opposing his father, Su Ruo Xie. With his efforts, he pursued Xiehuang Su Ruo Xie's cultivation, showing that the Xiao family and the Su family were now on equal footing.

In the Nine States Divine Dynasty, although it was founded by Su Ruo Xie, he once said, "The imperial throne should be held by the capable."

This meant that members of the Xiao family could also become the emperor of the Nine States Divine Dynasty.

Legend has it that the imperial throne of the Nine States Divine Dynasty was originally held by Xiao Chen, but he disdained the position, so it remained in the hands of the Su family.

In a garden of a mansion in Xiao City.

A man with a handsome face and a regal demeanor stood there. Every move he made exuded a king's authority. He was the direct descendant of the Xiao family, Xiao Yan!

Recently, Xiao Yan had been handling some official documents. The Xiao family intended to have him take charge, so they began to cultivate him.

After finishing some documents, he was deep in thought. He was a man of deep strategy and meticulous planning, and he was beginning to lay out his plans step by step.

At this moment, a black shadow emerged from the void.

"Hmm? An Yun, is there any news?" Xiao Yan immediately noticed, glancing over and speaking slowly.

"Recently, Princess Tian Tian has been very close to a man named Xu Daoyan..." An Yun began to recount everything he had monitored.

"Oh? Xu Daoyan, is he a direct descendant of the Xu family?" Xiao Yan frowned, knowing that if he was from the Xu family, it would be troublesome.

"No, it's just a random surname. However, he has gained the favor of Gao Ziqi, who seems to want to bring Xu Daoyan and Princess Tian Tian together. This situation is not optimistic, and Princess Tian Tian seems to favor him as well!" An Yun said solemnly.

"Hmph, Gao Ziqi is always meddling. I will just kill Xu Daoyan. Tian Tian is still young, and Gao Ziqi is her teacher, so she is easily influenced by his words. This is normal." Xiao Yan liked Tian Tian very much. She was not only beautiful and intelligent, but also deeply favored by many great figures. Additionally, the strength of the Tian family would enhance his status in the family. With the support of the Tian family and his own strength, he could gradually build up his power and eventually aim for the imperial throne of the Nine States Divine Dynasty.

So, anyone who stood in his way must die. Gao Ziqi was free-spirited and unpredictable, and it was not surprising that he would do this. However, his power was terrifying, and he was highly respected in the Nine States Divine Dynasty. Many great figures had good relations with him, so Xiao Yan could not do anything to him and could only target Xu Daoyan.

"No!" An Yun quickly said.

"Is he just a guard from Shilong City with no background? If I can't kill Gao Ziqi, can't I kill this Xu Daoyan?" Xiao Yan's voice was cold and icy.

"He once killed the young son of the Xiong tribe, the Chanyu Longzi, and is deeply favored by Tian Shi Gong. Young Master, if you want to ascend to the imperial throne, you need Tian Shi Gong's support. If you are discovered and become his enemy, it will be a loss. Tian Shi Gong has a position in the Youzhou army that even Meng Changjun cannot shake. With his command, at least half of the Youzhou army would respond!" An Yun analyzed for Xiao Yan.

"I didn't expect him to have such military achievements. Fine, the Xiong people probably want to kill him too. You will monitor his whereabouts and inform the Xiong people of Xu Daoyan's movements to assist them!" Xiao Yan's gaze was cold. The Tian family was a crucial stepping stone for him to reach the imperial throne. Youzhou, located on the border, was a military stronghold. He must control it. Any obstacle to his future must be eliminated!

"Yes!" An Yun said solemnly.

As soon as he spoke, An Yun disappeared from Xiao Yan's presence.

Xiao Yan walked back and forth in the garden, thinking to himself: "Gao Ziqi and Meng Ziyang have chosen and are cultivating Xu Daoyan. Even if the Xiong people send assassins, the chances of success are not high. Xu Daoyan is just a country boy. Sending someone to seduce him and make Tian Tian dislike him is also a viable option. However, the person must be of noble status, so Gao Ziqi cannot stop her, and she must be willing to seduce him. Only she can do this. I will use both methods!"

"Someone, please bring Miss Yun Wu to see me!" Xiao Yan's lips curled up, and his eyes narrowed, thinking, "Gao Ziqi, I want to see how you will bring them together!"

Xiao Yan sat in a pavilion in the garden. Within half an hour, a woman descended from the sky.

She was Yun Wu, a direct descendant of the Yun family. Her ancestor, Yun Sang Sang, was also the wife of Xiehuang Su Ruo Xie.

Yun Sang Sang was originally a Nine Yin Holy Fox, who had grown up with Su Ruo Xie. Emotionally, she was closer to Xiehuang Su Ruo Xie than Xiao Feng.

Although she was not skilled in wielding power, her cultivation was also very formidable, even surpassing Xiao Feng.

Yun Wu, the direct descendant of Yun Sang Sang's younger brother, Yun He, was 16 years old, known for her talent and beauty. Few young women in Suzhou could match her.

Of course, compared to Tian Tian's background, her value was much less.

"Mr. Xiao Yan, it seems you have made a decision?" Yun Wu's long hair was tied up in a coiled hairstyle, which swayed as she walked, with strands of hair falling and fluttering in the wind, creating an indescribable beauty.

"Of course, I understand that the 'Nine Yin Heavenly Art' is only a fragment and is of no use to me. If Miss Yun Wu wants it, it's not impossible, but you must help me with something. Is that acceptable?" Xiao Yan smiled.

"Please speak!" Yun Wu had anticipated that he would make a request, sitting down with a simple posture that exuded charm. The garden was filled with blooming flowers.

"The matter is this. Speaking of Miss Yun Wu's talent and beauty, you are unparalleled in Suzhou, and few women can match you. In the Youzhou Fulong Academy..." Xiao Yan explained the situation.

"Tsk tsk, Mr. Xiao Yan, you are indeed ambitious. On the surface, it seems you want to remove Xu Daoyan as an obstacle, but in reality, you are playing a game with Gao Ziqi. Among the young generation, only you have such a grand plan!" Yun Wu, a direct descendant of the Yun family, quickly understood the situation.

"Ha ha, I will need your help, Miss Yun Wu. Is it feasible?" Xiao Yan was flattered by Yun Wu's praise and laughed.

"Of course, but you must give me the 'Nine Yin Heavenly Art' first. I cannot guarantee the result, but I will do my best." Yun Wu would not do this without a reward, especially since she would be facing Gao Ziqi and Meng Ziyang.

"Agreed!" Xiao Yan took out a fragment from his pocket and handed it to Yun Wu, smiling. "I believe in your abilities. I can obtain other fragments of the 'Nine Yin Heavenly Art.' Don't disappoint me. I will have An Yun assist you."

"Of course, rest assured." Yun Wu's eyes sparkled with charm, and even Xiao Yan was momentarily taken aback. She took the 'Nine Yin Heavenly Art' and gracefully left.

"This woman is truly a demon!" Xiao Yan calmed his inner turmoil, his lips curling up. "Gao Ziqi, I want to see how you will compete with me!"

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