11: I really have a Douhuang brother!

Chapter 11: I Really Do Have a Dou Emperor Big Brother!

"Probably not."

After a few seconds of silence, Ling Ying replied.

He was clearly hesitant, as he couldn't hide the Xiao Family's situation.

And the Xiao Family indeed did not have a Dou Emperor...

Xiao Xun'er nodded slightly, a hint of confusion and worry flashing in her beautiful eyes.

If there was no Dou Emperor, why would Xiao Yan Ge-ge say such a thing?

Had he really gone mad?

Shaking her head again, Xiao Xun'er didn't believe that thought.

"Xiao Yan, you said your Xiao Family also has a Dou Emperor? Alright, then invite the Dou Emperor adult out." Nalan Yanran sneered, having recovered her composure.

Ge Ye looked at Xiao Yan and echoed, "Exactly."

Surrounding gazes, filled with anticipation, surprise, and other emotions, fixed on the calm-faced young man.

"Not now." Xiao Yan shook his head. "My Big Brother is busy with something and won't be here for another two days. If you want to see him, then you'll have to wait a few more days."

"Haha..." The young man from the Yun Lan Sect burst into laughter, pointing at Xiao Yan, "Big Brother? Did I hear that right? You're sworn brothers with a Dou Emperor expert and call him Big Brother?"

Xiao Yan nodded seriously, "What? Is there a problem?"

The young man's eyes showed deep disdain, and he mocked unceremoniously, "Why don't you take a good look at yourself? A three-dan Dou Qi trash, why would a Dou Emperor expert take a liking to you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately sparked a lot of discussion.

"That's right, why didn't I think of that earlier?"

"Xiao Yan is truly possessed. After being trash for three years, he's now fantasizing about having a Dou Emperor Big Brother."

"At least he didn't say he had a Dou Emperor Big Brother, so that's good."

"Damn, you're really mean. Dou Emperor? There hasn hasn't been one for tens of thousands of years."

The Xiao Family disciples, as well as some elders, all cast disdainful glances at Xiao Yan, their disgust unconcealed.

It was as if having someone like Xiao Yan in the family was an extremely shameful thing.

The three elders were initially somewhat startled by Xiao Yan's words.

They even furrowed their brows, wondering if the Xiao Family really had a Dou Emperor ancestor whom Xiao Yan had met?

However, when they learned it was Xiao Yan's Big Brother...

The three of them could no longer maintain their composure.

The Third Elder shook his head regretfully, saying, "Children are just children; they don't even know how to brag. Why say Big Brother? He should at least say it's the Xiao Family's ancestor; that would have a bit more credibility."

"Hmph, how embarrassing. If this gets out today, the entire Wutan City will laugh at our Xiao Family. Xiao Yan is simply a disgrace to the family." The Second Elder's expression was cold as he snorted.

The First Elder nodded in agreement, "Once today's matter is concluded, Xiao Yan will be directly expelled from the family and sent to manage the shops. We absolutely cannot let him remain in the Xiao Family, otherwise, other juniors might be influenced by him."

At this moment, the three of them spoke these words directly in front of Xiao Zhan, completely disregarding him as the family head.

Xiao Zhan felt very uneasy, but he didn't retort.

His gaze towards Xiao Yan was filled with sorrow. Had Yan'er been provoked to such an extent by those cold words over the past three years?

It's my fault as a father for not fulfilling my duties...

Guilt and self-reproach surged in his heart. Xiao Zhan sighed heavily and walked in front of Xiao Yan.

"Yan'er, it's Father's fault. I'm useless; I didn't take good care of you. Don't worry about today's matter for now; go on down." Patting Xiao Yan's shoulder, Xiao Zhan's tone was filled with deep self-reproach.

Xiao Yan was stunned, his puzzled gaze sweeping over the various expressions on the faces around him.

There was doubt, mockery, sneering, disdain...

Not a single person believed him.

He looked at Xiao Zhan and said blankly, "Father, don't you even believe me? What I said is true; I didn't lie. I really do have a Dou Emperor Big Brother..."

"Alas..."

Sighs rose and fell from all directions.

Xiao Zhan's eyes trembled, not with blame, but with heartache, saying, "Yan'er, Father believes you. Now, just listen and go back to the backyard. After this matter is over, Father will come to see you, alright?"

By the end, Xiao Zhan's tone was entirely like that of coaxing a child.

He looked towards the door and waved at Steward Mo.

Xiao Yan shook off Xiao Zhan's hand from his shoulder and said very seriously, "Father, what I said is true. Didn't you ask me before how the secret of my disappearing Dou Qi was solved? I'm telling you now, it was my Big Brother who helped me solve it."

Hmm? Xiao Zhan froze, a hint of wavering in his heart.

"Stubborn and lying. Xiao Yan, you're almost sixteen; can't you accept reality?" The First Elder laughed loudly, then sternly rebuked him.

When his Dou Qi mysteriously disappeared, the entire family was very anxious, and the First Elder had also tried to find the reason at that time.

However, they found no solution at all.

Furthermore, during the test two days ago, Xiao Yan was still at three-dan Dou Qi. Now, he suddenly says the problem is solved; who would believe that?

"Third Young Master, stop talking and come with this old servant." Steward Mo gently pulled Xiao Yan's arm, his tone soft.

His eyes were filled with nervousness and worry. He had watched the Third Young Master grow up; as a child, he was intelligent, polite, sensible, and even had good talent. It wasn't until he became a Dou Practitioner at eleven, only for his Dou Qi to continuously disappear, that the Third Young Master seemed to change into a different person.

Steward Mo recalled carefully; every time he saw the Third Young Master force a smile and say he was fine, he didn't take it seriously.

Thinking back now, he couldn't help but regret it. If he had noticed in time, perhaps the Third Young Master wouldn't have kept it bottled up inside, only to be provoked to madness today.

Xiao Yan was so anxious now that he wanted to curse.

Are these people all sick? What I'm saying is clearly the truth, yet they just won't believe me.

"Wait a moment, who said Xiao Yan could leave!" The young man shouted.

Xiao Zhan turned to look, angrily saying, "What do you want to do?"

My son is almost driven mad by you, and you still won't let him go?

The young man raised his chin slightly, arrogantly saying, "I said, Xiao Yan publicly slandered the Yun Lan Sect and insulted the Sect Master. He must apologize today. If no explanation is given, don't blame my Yun Lan Sect for choosing a day to flatten your Xiao Family. If you don't believe me, feel free to try!"

The blatant threat filled everyone in the Xiao Family with righteous indignation.

However, when they saw the young man's attire, they reined in their emotions and turned to look at Xiao Yan, who was also from the Xiao Family.

Although no one spoke, Xiao Yan could feel that those people wished they could kill him.

A wave of inexplicable grievance surged in his heart. Why are they bullying me like this? Is it just because I'm weak?

Never before had Xiao Yan yearned for strength so much.

"Xiao Yan, apologize quickly."

"Admit your mistake to them; one person's actions, one person's responsibility."

"Yes, don't implicate the family."

As the first voice sounded, more and more people joined in.

The First Elder swept his gaze over Xiao Yan: "If you make a mistake, you must admit it. You don't have that talent, so just honestly agree to break off the engagement and don't cause trouble for the family."

"Did you hear that, Xiao Yan? Today's engagement, I am breaking it!" Nalan Yanran smiled coldly, a hint of disdain on her lips.

Noticing his father's distressed, helpless, and powerless expression, as if he wanted to do something but couldn't, Xiao Yan's heart twinged. He hated it so much, why did that damned ring steal his Dou Qi?

Otherwise, today I might also be a four-star or even five-star Dou Practitioner.

Just as Xiao Yan was sinking into helpless self-reproach and pain, a deep, cold voice suddenly came from outside:

"Who is bullying my second brother?!!"