Chapter 1036: Severing Father-Son Ties, Xiao Yan Pleads_1

In the Xiao Family hall.

Xiao Zhan, along with several Elders of the Xiao Family, were seated at the upper end of the hall, glaring down sternly.

Upon hearing that news, Xiao Zhan was almost infuriated to death.

He truly could not imagine his own son, Xiao Yan, would commit such a disgraceful act. Fortunately, Xiao Yan had not succeeded, otherwise, what would have become of Xiao Yu?

Meanwhile, Xu Ran was holding the hands of Xiao Mei and Xun Er, waiting in the hall with anticipation for the drama to unfold.

As for Xiao Yu, even though that incident had not occurred, she still did not show her face, given she was still a girl after all. However, Xiao Yu had told everything about the incident to Xiao Zhan and the Elders.

After understanding everything, Xiao Zhan and the Elders held even greater admiration for Xu Ran.

Although Xu Ran was not a member of the Xiao Family, his kindness towards them was profound, even more intimate than their own kin.

If not for Xu Ran, Xiao Yu might have already been dishonored.

By then, whatever they did would have been of no avail.

"Young Master Xu Ran, we have troubled you once again," Xiao Zhan's face was ugly but he still managed to crack a slight smile towards Xu Ran. His Xiao Family's debt to Xu Ran was growing ever larger.

With Xu Ran's help, they were able to break free from the Gale Family and reclaim their position as the overlords of Wu Tan City.

Although Xu Ran was not a member of their clan, he was more reliable than any of their own.

At least, he was far more reliable than that useless Xiao Yan.

"This is what I should do. Any person with a conscience would step forward in this situation," Xu Ran said with a slight smile, seemingly indifferent.

His woman—how could he possibly allow Xiao Yan to touch her?

What did Xiao Yan count for?

This time, Xiao Yan would probably receive the harshest punishment from the Xiao Family.

What Xu Ran wanted to see was merely Xiao Yan's potential. He wanted to see, with his presence in this life, how far Xiao Yan could go. Could he still become the Flame Emperor?

Watching Xiao Yan's continuous struggles, his efforts in cultivation, and then crushing his will time and again—wasn't that quite interesting?

Moreover, he might even stimulate Xiao Yan to unlock more of his potential, and the future Xiao Yan might surpass the original work's portrayal.

Xiao Yan was the protagonist who erupted after being suppressed continuously.

The more severe the suppression, the stronger Xiao Yan's eruption would be.

Xiao Yan was the Child of Destiny of the Fighting Spirit Continent, carrying the fortune of the Continent. He was bound to be extraordinary.

"Young Master Xu Ran's magnanimity truly puts us to shame," said one Elder.

"If there were descendants in my Xiao Family with even one percent of Young Master Xu Ran's nobility, our family would not have fallen to such a state," lamented another.

The Xiao Family's Elders were deeply impressed by Xu Ran.

Previously, it was because of Xu Ran's strength that they dared not turn against him, which was why they behaved so towards Xu Ran. But now, they truly respected Xu Ran.

What other strength could maintain such character?

Although Xu Ran was licentious, which among those powerful figures wasn't? In the underground auction, there were even beauties for sale, especially the Snake People... Yet, Xu Ran had never indulged in such proclivities, which was already commendable.

Liu Xi was just a First-Grade Alchemist, but over the years Liu Xi enjoyed countless beauties provided by the Gale Family. These were all offerings from the Gale Family to Liu Xi. They had entertained such thoughts themselves before, but Xu Ran had refused them.

Thus far, Young Master Xu Ran truly was a nobleman!

If it were Xiao Yan...

Compared to Young Master Xu Ran, Xiao Yan was simply the embodiment of wickedness.

Young Master Xu Ran was powerful yet never arrogant and never bullied the weak. Xiao Yan, not even a Fighter, committed every conceivable wrongdoing...

The disparity was truly enormous.

"Father."

Xiao Yan watched Xiao Zhan and the many elders treating Xu Ran with such respect, and his heart bled.

Xu Ran had been plotting against him from the beginning, Xu Ran's schemes had caused him to lose Xun Er. Later, Xu Ran even blatantly took away his Yan Ran. He had never offended Xu Ran, yet Xu Ran kept targeting him.

Such a despicable person was still receiving recognition and favor from the family.

How tragic is that!

"Father? You're fit to be one? I don't have a son like you."

"From now on, you, Xiao Yan, are no longer my son, and our father-son relationship is hereby severed, starting this moment!"

Xiao Zhan roared.

Xiao Yu's father was also his brother. Given this incident, he didn't have the face to confront them.

Xiao Yan had committed too many mistakes these days, and this one was an unforgivable blunder.

"Father, what are you saying?"

Xiao Yan looked numbly at Xiao Zhan; upon hearing such words from Xiao Zhan, it felt like a bolt from the blue.

Ever since transmigrating, Xiao Zhan had been of great importance in his heart. Because he was a transmigrator, having ended up in the Xiao Family, he regarded this family more seriously than anyone else.

And now, his father wanted to sever ties with him?

"Father, I was wrong. I truly realize my mistake this time."

"I admit my fault. Please don't cast me out, okay? I am your Little Flame," Xiao Yan pleaded with a look of panic in his eyes. If even his father stopped loving him, then he would completely be without kin.

"Xu Ran!"

"Won't you plead for me? It's all your fault that I ended up like this!"

"Doesn't your conscience hurt for doing this to me?"

Xiao Yan looked at Xu Ran, wishing Xu Ran would just drop dead.

Xu Ran was too bullying.

Was he, Xiao Yan, transmigrated here simply to be bullied?

He, Xiao Yan, was a noble transmigrator, who came to achieve greatness.

Xiao Yan knelt on the ground, crawling towards Xiao Zhan, tightly grabbing his thighs.

Tears filled his eyes; he was unbearably distressed.

"Worthless. Even now, you do not reflect on your faults, and instead, you trouble Young Master Xu Ran. What wrong has Young Master Xu Ran done? Do you think Young Master Xu Ran should not have stopped you from doing such despicable deeds? You're truly beyond redemption!" Xiao Zhan couldn't bear it any longer. He had not expected that, even at this point, Xiao Yan still did not know to reflect on himself.

Was it Xu Ran who put the noose around Xiao Yan's neck, forcing him to do these things?

Regardless of the reasons, once he did such things, Xiao Yan would have to pay the price.

From the moment Xiao Yan committed such actions, he was no longer his son.

His son, Xiao Yan, had died three years ago.

The current Xiao Yan... huh...

Xiao Zhan's body trembled with anger, and he violently kicked Xiao Yan to the ground.

His eyes were icy cold.

Xiao Yan had deeply hurt his father's heart, but now he had come to terms with it. Although his eldest and second sons did not possess talents as good as Xiao Yan's, at least they were decent people.

"Xiao Yan, from now on, you and I are strangers. Moreover, although you did not succeed in what you attempted to do to Xiao Yu, you still crossed the family's bottom line. According to the family rules, you will receive two hundred strokes and be expelled from the family," Xiao Zhan solemnly announced his decision.

His heart ached profoundly, but what Xiao Yan did this time was too outrageous. If he continued to condone Xiao Yan's behavior, he, as the Clan Leader, would completely lose his authority.