Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

Seeing Xiao Yan muttering to himself and unable to give a clear explanation, the last traces of compassion in Xiao Zhan's heart also disappeared.

In his eyes, Xiao Yan simply couldn't find any other excuse. And the fact was that the elixirs from Xu Ran had helped him recover from his chronic illness.

"You've disappointed me greatly," he said.

"You unfilial son, won't you kneel down and apologize to Young Master Xu Ran right now?"

Xiao Zhan shouted in anger, his face turning crimson and veins popping out on his forehead.

The formidable Dou Qi of a Great Fighter Rank was released, pressing down toward Xiao Yan.

He couldn't understand what was going through Xiao Yan's mind. Xu Ran was so good to him, even willing to give him such powerful elixirs. Wouldn't Xiao Yan become even stronger if he just had a better attitude?

Nalan Yanran's talent was no better than Xiao Yan's, but now she had already become a Dou Shi. Yet, Xiao Yan wasn't even a Dou Zhe. If Xiao Yan had only been sensible, he probably would have been a Dou Shi by now.

"Kneel down?"

"No, that's impossible."

"I haven't done anything wrong, why should I kneel?"

Xiao Yan shook his head frantically. If he knelt to Xu Ran, who knows how Xu Ran would mock him.

Xu Ran had always looked down on him; if he truly kneeled, Xu Ran would surely mock him for a lifetime, and he would never be able to hold his head up again.

Moreover, he felt that he had done no wrong.

It had always been Xu Ran bullying him. First, he took his Xun'er, and now he was here with Nalan Yanran to humiliate him! It was an immense disgrace! He had suffered so much humiliation and still kept his cool; not going mad was already an achievement.

Now, the one being bullied was supposed to kneel and apologize to the bully?

Was there any justice in this?

This is bullshit!

Xiao Yan was already seeing red.

"You disobedient child, do you really want me to beat you to death?"

"If you don't kneel, I will beat you to death!" Xiao Zhan said furiously.

Seeing Xiao Yan so stubborn, Xiao Zhan lost all his temper.

"Father, just beat me to death then. I really can't kneel to Xu Ran. It's a matter of dignity," Xiao Yan said, standing his ground.

He would rather die than submit to Xu Ran!

As a transmigrator, he too had his pride!

Xu Ran stole his Xun'er and Yan Ran, and he was supposed to kneel to him? If he really did that, he would become a complete joke.

Even if he, Xiao Yan, became a powerful cultivator with cheats, this incident would still be used to mock him.

Moreover, with so many people around right now, including many from the Xiao Family watching secretly, if he knelt, the news of him kneeling to Xu Ran would spread throughout Wu Tan City by the next day.

Does Xiao Yan not care about his face?

"Fine. I will fulfill this wish of yours!" Xiao Zhan had reached the point of raging anger. He found a sturdy and thick wooden stick from somewhere and struck Xiao Yan's back fiercely with it.

With a "bang," a trickle of fresh blood seeped from the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth.

Obviously, this time Xiao Zhan was truly serious.

Last time although Xiao Zhan had hit Xiao Yan, he naturally couldn't bring himself to strike his own son too hard. Therefore, the injuries Xiao Yan suffered were only superficial. But now, Xiao Yan was dealing with internal injuries.

"Ah!"

"It hurts to death."

Xiao Yan let out a pig-slaughter-like howl, the pain from his back making him shudder.

"Will you kneel or not?" Xiao Zhan asked Xiao Yan. A prodigal son who turns back is worth more in gold; even now, he still held out hope for Xiao Yan.

"I won't kneel. Even in death, Xiao Yan will never kneel to Xu Ran," Xiao Yan remained defiant, clenching his teeth as he spoke. Despite the pain, the mental humiliation was something he could not accept even more.

He, Xiao Yan, could be beaten to death, but he absolutely couldn't endure such humiliation!

Xu Ran, the great villain!

One day, he would make Xu Ran pay the price!

"Heh. Xiao Yan actually thinks he's someone, it would be best to just kill him. I heard that now his talent has recovered, he's started to show off again. Doesn't he realize who he has to thank for his current status? Without Xu Ran, he'd be nothing, and now he still dares to posture?" Xiao Ning and the other disciples of the Xiao Family had long been annoyed by Xiao Yan.

Hearing that Xiao Yan's talent had recovered, they wished even more that Xiao Yan would just drop dead immediately.

Xiao Yan loves to show off so much, not even acknowledging the kindness of Xu Ran, his great benefactor; it shows what kind of person Xiao Yan is.

What if Xiao Yan grows stronger later and comes after them for trouble? Xiao Yan is vengeful; they've bullied Xiao Yan, so wouldn't Xiao Yan want to kill them when the time comes?

Thinking this, they wished all the more that Xiao Yan would just drop dead immediately.

They and Xiao Yan were on opposite sides now.

They had already made up their minds to defect to Xu Ran early. If Xiao Yan wanted to take revenge on them in the future, as long as Xu Ran protected them, Xiao Yan wouldn't dare lay a finger on them.

Xiao Yan may be impressive, but compared to Xu Ran, the gap was too large, not even in the same league.

Each heavy blow landed on Xiao Yan's body, as he continually howled in pain.

But at the same time, his legs remained unbearably straight. His back could bend, but his legs wouldn't!

He mockingly looked at Xu Ran, his eyes full of fighting spirit.

A person could be killed, but absolutely cannot be defeated. As long as he wasn't dead, he would fight back, and as long as he kept up his cultivation, eventually he'd have Xu Ran kneeling before him, singing "Conquest."

"What an annoying pest!"

"You're better. Teehee."

Nalan Yanran looked down on Xiao Yan while laughing sweetly at Xu Ran. In her eyes, Xu Ran was the best. Xiao Yan, besides having a past marriage contract with her, had no other connection. As for the marriage agreement? She would directly tear it up.

Having any relationship with someone like Xiao Yan was simply her greatest misfortune.

"Don't say that. Xiao Yan is still quite good, haven't you noticed how stubborn he is?" Xu Ran said with a smile as he gently massaged Nalan Yanran's slender and delicate waist, his gaze towards Xiao Yan full of disdain.

Xiao Yan, what is he?

"Pfft."

Watching this scene, the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth kept oozing fresh blood.

Infuriating!

This pair of despicable lovers!

Initially, he thought Nalan Yanran might be his hope, but he didn't expect Nalan Yanran to be even worse than Xun Er. Although Xun Er was with Xu Ran, she never flaunted her affection in front of him like this.

And Nalan Yanran...

Now, everyone saw Nalan Yanran, his so-called fiancée, flaunting her love with Xu Ran, and he was utterly humiliated.

"Xu Ran, you will have retribution!"

"Sooner or later, I'll deal with you too!"

"And Nalan Yanran, you're so shameless, you even intentionally showed off in front of me, you're simply a wretch. I, Xiao Yan, will not let you off! You, your family, and Yunlan Sect will all suffer my wrath!"

Xiao Yan clenched his fists tightly, not believing that Xu Ran could be arrogant forever.

But the very next moment, a blow from Xiao Zhan landed on his legs.

Finally, he couldn't bear it.

His legs bent, and he fell to his knees on the ground.

At that moment, there was no longer any light in his eyes.