Chapter 30: Yanran’s Return
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The Jia Lie n disappeared overnight.
This was the news that Xiao Yan received on the second day.
It wasnt the kind of disappearance where the family was destroyed and everyone died, but a true disappearance, as if they evaporated from the mortal world.
The residence, members, guards, assets, businesses, and even recordseverything rted to the Jia Lie n vanished without a trace, as if the Jia Lie n had never appeared in Wutan City.
Everyone in Wutan City still remembered the Jia Lie n, but it seemed as though they had never existed, its as if their memory is just an illusion.
The first reaction of everyone in Wutan City was to believe that it was the work of the Xiao n, that they hadpletely erased the Jia Lie n from Wutan City.
After all, the Xiao n had just shed with the Jia Lie n, and now the entire Jia Lie n had disappeared. It was hard to believe that it had nothing to do with the Xiao n.
However, the truth was that the Jia Lie n and the Xiao n were both part of the three major n in Wutan City. While there might be differences in their power, the Xiao n didnt have the ability to erase all traces of the Jia Lie n like this.
Therefore, this incident became an inexplicable mystery in Wutan City.
Xiao Zhan and the three elders were shocked by this news, and Xiao Yan was also filled with astonishment.
Just one night had passed, and the entire existence of the Jia Lie n had beenpletely erased.
It was easy to destroy a family, but to eliminate all traces of a familys existence, including their history, was something that not even the imperial family of the Jia Ma Empire or thergest sect, the Yun Sect, could do.
Compared to Xiao Yans bewilderment, Yao Chen wasnt surprised by this news.
The disappearance of the Jia Lie n was undoubtedly orchestrated by the forces behind Xiao Xuner.
Regardless, the fact remained that the Jia Lie n had disappeared. Among the people in Wutan City, this matter was hotly discussed for three days. Gradually, the mention of the Jia Lie n became less and less frequent, until they werepletely forgotten.
Next, something interesting happened.
The Ao Ba n, another one of the three major ns in Wutan City alongside the Xiao and Jia Lie n, was supposed topete with the Xiao n for the assets that originally belonged to the Jia Lie n in Wutan City.
However, to everyones surprise, a few days after the disappearance of the Jia Lie n, Ao Ba Pa, the patriarch of the Ao Ba Family, sold all of the familys assets in Wutan City at a surprisingly low price and moved his entire family out of the city overnight.
Although Ao Ba Pa believed in his heart that the Xiao n was not responsible for this, fear prevailed in his heart.
Are you kidding me? If the Jia Lie n can disappear overnight without a trace, what chance does my Ao Ba n have?
Regardless of whether this was the work of the Xiao n or not, the most important thing is to save our lives!
In this way, within just a few days, Wutan City was left with only the Xiao n, and under the control of Xiao Zhan, they acquired the markets and assets of the Jia Lie and Ao Ba n, bing the undisputed dominant n in Wutan City.
Although Xiao Zhan and the three elders were puzzled by this turn of events, the Xiao n did benefit from it. They didnt have the need to investigate the truth behind the matter.
The turmoil in Wutan City hade to an end, and the Xiao n was about to celebrate their annualing-of-age ceremony.
Theing-of-age ceremony was followed by the New Year celebrations, and now that the Xiao n had be the only major family in Wutan City, the atmosphere within the entire n was lively and festive, with decorations and celebrations.
In the training grounds of the Xiao n, many young members were gathered in groups, makingnterns and paper-cuttings for the festive asion. Since there were no other n celebrating the New Year, there were no shops selling rted items. The young members of the Xiao n had nothing else to do during this period, so they decided to make their own decorations. Yao Chen also watched with curiosity as the young members of the Xiao n worked on these crafts.
Xiao Yan, Xiao Xuner, Xiao Mei, Xiao Yu, and Xiao Ning sat together in a circle, chatting leisurely while working on their respective tasks.
The sudden disappearance of the Jia Lie n was quite unexpected. Such arge family vanished without a trace, sighed Xiao Ning, holding a pair of scissors, feeling somewhat displeased as he pouted.
He only learned about what happened after the incident, and he also heard from Xiao Yu about Xiao Yans reason for going to confront the Jia Lie n alone. After listening, Xiao Ning was furious!
Who the hell do they think they are? Trying to kidnap someone in broad daylight! And they wanted to kidnap my sister?! They were lucky Xiao Yan didnt break all four of their legs!!!
At that time, Xiao Ning wanted to lead the Xiao ns younger generation and confront the Jia Lie n to demand an exnation. But Xiao Yu whipped him a few times and made him behave, temporarily calming him down. However, in secret, he still nned to find trouble with the Jia Lie n someday.
But unexpectedly, the next day, the entire Jia Lie n vanished into thin air. Xiao Ning had been holding his anger in his chest and hadnt had a chance to let it out. He felt extremely aggrieved.
Did they offend someone? Xiao Mei asked, tilting her chin in confusion, while Xiao Yu calmly spected.
Maybe they incurred divine retribution.
Although Xiao Yus tone seemed indifferent, her gaze subtly nced at Xiao Xuner, and Xiao Ning noticed it too.
Xiao Xuners identity was mysterious, and both Xiao Yu and Xiao Yu had sensed something, while Xiao Mei remained oblivious.
Meanwhile, Xiao Xuner noticed the subtle nces from the two siblings, but she maintained a calm expression and turned to Xiao Yan with a gentle smile, asking, Xiao Yan, when will Xiao Ting and Xiao Li return?
They sent a letter saying they will definitely be back before the New Year, Xiao Yan replied with a smile, a hint of longing appearing on his face.
Xiao Ting and Xiao Li were Xiao Yans eldest sister and second sister, respectively. They had always doted on Xiao Yan, but their care and attention intensified after their mothers death. At the peak, they even attended to Xiao Yans every need, even for daily activities like dressing and grooming.
Every year, the members of the Xiao n who were away would try to return before the New Year. Xiao Ting and Xiao Li were no exception.
At that moment, Xiao Zhan walked in with his hands behind his back. The recent development of the Xiao n had put him in a great mood. The Jia Lie n had disappeared, and the Ao Ba n had also fled. The people who used to give him headaches were nowhere to be seen in just a few days, making him extremely happy.
Yaner, how are the preparationsing along? Xiao Zhan approached Xiao Yan and inquired, his mood bright. Xiao Yan responded ordingly.
The progress is going well. We should be able to finish everything today.
Thats good, thats good~ Try not to dy tomorrowsing-of-age ceremony.
Xiao Zhan smiled and suddenly a servant from the Xiao n entered from outside, bowing with clenched fists and speaking loudly.
Lord Patriarch! Theres a visitor at the door seeking an audience!
A visitor? Xiao Zhan furrowed his brow slightly. Who is it?
Its a young girl who ims to be Nn Yanran.
!!!!!!!
Upon hearing that name, Xiao Mei and Xiao Xuners movements halted instantly, and their faces visibly darkened.
Xiao Yu naturally noticed the reaction of the two and turned to Xiao Ning, asking, Who is Nn Yanran?
She is Xiao Yans cousin and fiance. She came here before with great fanfare, proiming that she wanted to marry Xiao Yan, Xiao Ning replied softly, and Xiao Yus eyes slightly narrowed.
Fiance Indeed, I have heard Grandfather mention it. Xiao Yans grandfather and the patriarch of the Nn family arranged a marriage between the two ns.
With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Yus gaze turned slightly dim.
Niece Nn? Why is she here?
Upon hearing Nn Yanrans name, Xiao Zhans heart sank.
Could it be Shes trying to urge the marriage matter?