ALL NOVEL Chapter 5.2: Unfairness
If Xiao Yan didn’t accept it, Nalan Yanran would definitely stay here and force him to marry her.
Such a situation would be detrimental to both the Xiao Clan and the Yun Lan Sect.
As the pride of the Nalan family and the Young Mistress of the Yun Lan Sect, being trapped in a small Xiao Clan in Wutan City and forced to marry a waste would damage both families’ reputation.
If this news spread, the Nalan family would be fine, as they had a marriage contract with the Xiao Clan. However, the Yun Lan Sect’s reputation would be ruined.
It would be even worse for the Xiao Clan. Those who knew the inside story would think that the Xiao Clan didn’t know how to behave, while those who didn’t would think that they lacked self-awareness.
Nalan Yanran’s three-year agreement left no room for Xiao Yan to choose.
“Cousin Xiao Yan, I shouldn’t have interrupted earlier, but I think you can accept it,” Xiao Ning said, laughing as he approached and put his arm around Xiao Yan’s shoulder. “The Nalan family is wealthy, and Nalan Yanran herself is beautiful, and she’s the future Sect Master of the Yun Lan Sect. It’s a win-win situation, don’t you think?”
“Well, I think Cousin Xiao Ning makes a good point.”
Xiao Yan nodded seriously, then turned and grabbed Xiao Ning’s shoulders with both hands, turning him around to face Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er, who were black-faced and emanating Dou Qi.
“So now, you have to face the wrath of your two sisters.”
Ignoring Xiao Ning’s screams of pain, Xiao Yan turned to Xiao Zhan again.
He clasped his hands together and spoke solemnly.
“Father, please don’t blame yourself. The decline of our Clan is not a one-day event. It’s normal for a Clan to rise and fall. Moreover, including me, the Xiao Clan’s descendants have already received so much kindness from the Clan, far better than ordinary families. Why should you feel guilty about this?”
After hearing Xiao Yan’s comforting words, the three elders nodded repeatedly, and Xiao Zhan’s eyes were filled with deep relief.
His son was really sensible.
Sensible people are heart-wrenching.
At this point, Xiao Zhan looked at the gifts left by Nalan Yanran and Ge Ye when they left, one of which was a small box that caught his eye. He took it and opened it, then took a deep breath.
“This is—Qi Gathering Pill?!”
As the three elders looked at the emerald-sized pill in the box, their eyes widened in amazement.
In their small Xiao Clan, it would take years to come across a genuine pill, let alone a pill as precious as this.
“As expected of the Yun Lan Sect. They sure know how to make a grand gesture,” said the elder stroking his beard, while the second elder spoke softly.
“Since it was given to Xiao Yan, let the clan leader keep it for now.”
Upon hearing the second elder’s words, both the elder and the second elder nodded in agreement.
Years ago, when Xiao Yan’s talent had yet to fall, he often taught the Xiao Clan’s children about the many principles that were completely opposite to the law of the jungle in the training room.
Gradually, these teachings also reached the ears of the three elders.
At first, the three elders dismissed Xiao Yan’s teachings, but he was still the genius youth of the Clan at that time, and they didn’t want to argue with him, allowing him to advocate his own ideas.
During this period, as the cohesion of the clan grew stronger and the relationships between Xiao Clan’s children improved, the three elders’ thinking was gradually transformed.
Eventually, they became more open-minded.
It’s true, a person only lives for so long, and if you spend all your time fighting with your family, what’s the point?
Isn’t it better to live in harmony, helping and respecting each other like they do now, generation after generation?
Moreover, with their talents, they knew that they could not climb high, and if they are not careful, they could even be someone else’s stepping stone.
Although the Xiao Clan is not a major force, they are comfortable in the small Wutan City. What’s wrong with being happy with just that?
Since then, the three elders’ desire for gain has greatly decreased, and their approach to dealing with people has become more focused on human relationships. They often feel the warmth brought by their family members, even after Xiao Yan’s downfall.
As the saying goes, a harmonious family leads to everything prospering.
And all of this is thanks to Xiao Yan.
“Elders, now that Xiao Yan is like this, such a valuable item should be given to the new talents in the Clan. It wouldn’t be fair if I receive special treatment just because I’m the son of the Xiao Clan Patriach. This would inevitably cause dissatisfaction among other Xiao Clan members and create disharmony in the Clan.”
However, Xiao Yan sternly declined, making the three elders slightly stunned, showing a hint of helplessness on their faces.
“I think other people should not have any objections.”
That’s right, other people surely won’t have any objections.
All of the Xiao Clan members consider Xiao Yan as their leader, and even if he monopolizes favoritism, no one will feel dissatisfied.
Moreover, this was originally a gift given to Xiao Yan, and he has the right to have exclusive access to it.
“Everyone’s lack of objections comes from their tolerant and magnanimous hearts. However, I cannot be arrogant and greedy, and take advantage of others. Therefore, this Qi Gathering Pill is too precious for me to accept.” Xiao Yan didn’t give the three elders a chance to argue, and continued, “Father, elders, the training of the Clan members is not yet over. Xiao Yan will take his leave first and go supervise them.”
“Xiao Yan! Wait for me!”
After speaking, Xiao Yan turned and left the meeting hall, with Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er quickly following.
Looking at Xiao Yan’s departure, the three elders all let out a long sigh.
“The heavens… are truly unfair…”
Xiao Zhan tightly clenched his fists, with infinite sadness in his eyes.
However, everyone ignored the sight of Xiao Ning, who was miserably beaten up by Xiao Mei and Xiao Xun’er in front of the meeting hall.
Well, he deserved it for talking too much.