My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 828 - 828: How Could There Be No Backup Plan

Gu Lan's icy voice had just fallen when the person before him let out a disdainful sneer.

"If we hadn't shown up, you'd already be dead by his hands."

"What about the proposal we discussed with Master Gu earlier? Have you given it any thought?"

"It's worth considering."

That was the answer they wanted, but before they could respond, Gu Lan's face turned cold as he spoke again.

"However, I have one condition!"

"I will hand that guy over to you, but in return, you must help me deal with the Xuanyuan Clan. I believe your Wizard Clan has the strength to accomplish this, no?"

Yet, the two individuals didn't agree. They shook their heads indifferently.

"We'll help you hold him off, but any other matters you'll have to handle yourself."

They began negotiating with Gu Lan as if they didn't even consider the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan a threat.

As their words lingered in the air, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's fury became unmistakably visible in his eyes.

"If your Wizard Clan's Patriarch were here, I might show some restraint. But just the two of you?"

With a frosty tone, he unleashed his aura.

But before he could make a move, a hundred figures appeared behind the two Wizard Clan representatives.

"Did you really think it's just the two of us here?"

"Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, you've already expended some energy. Right now, you may not be our match!"

Sensing the aura of the hundred figures, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan frowned, his expression becoming far more serious.

If it had been a hundred strong individuals summoned by Gu Lan, he wouldn't have been worried in the slightest.

But since they belonged to the Wizard Clan, he had to tread carefully—these people were not to be underestimated!

Despite the unfavorable situation, he couldn't leave. If he did, the Young Lord Xuanyuan would undoubtedly die!

"Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, have you reconsidered the terms I proposed earlier?"

"You're a smart man. You know exactly what will happen to Young Lord Xuanyuan if he falls into their hands."

Gu Lan hoped they would start fighting each other, as it would save him a great deal of trouble.

But the current situation wasn't in his favor. All he could do now was stall for time.

With a darkened face, Gu Lan's icy gaze was plain to see.

Gu Lan urged the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan again after waiting for several moments.

"Well? Have you made up your mind?"

His patience was running thin. The longer this dragged on, the worse it would be for him!

As Gu Lan's cold voice fell, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's face darkened. With a deep sigh, he suppressed his aura.

"Fine, I agree!"

Gu Lan had waited a long time for these words.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, to swear an oath right here."

Words alone were not enough. Only by gaining recognition from the laws of the heavens could Gu Lan feel at ease.

Gu Lan's intentions were clear, and the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan understood them perfectly.

"I, Xuanyuan Tiantu, hereby swear: from this day forward, I shall never be an enemy of Gu Lan. Should I break this oath, may my soul be scattered and my death miserable!"

He uttered these words nonchalantly, his icy gaze locking onto Gu Lan.

"Now, release him!"

Hearing his demand, Gu Lan coldly shook his head.

This action immediately enraged the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, with killing intent resurfacing in his eyes.

"Don't force my hand!"

"Young Lord Xuanyuan has been injured while in my care. Naturally, I must help him recover before returning him to you."

"If you're worried, Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, you're welcome to come along."

Gu Lan spoke indifferently before descending to the ground.

After much deliberation, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan hovered in the air.

If Gu Lan tried anything underhanded, he wouldn't hesitate to take everyone in the palace down with him.

As soon as Gu Lan stepped into the palace, Xue Lengyan and the others hurried to his side.

No one was more concerned than Gu Simu, whose face was full of worry.

"Father, are you hurt?"

Seeing Gu Simu's anxious expression, Gu Lan smiled faintly.

"Don't worry. Your father can still handle it!"

With that, he shifted his gaze toward Young Lord Xuanyuan.

The once-arrogant Young Lord Xuanyuan now trembled with fear in Gu Lan's presence.

With just a single glance, Gu Lan sent him retreating several steps.

"You… What are you going to do?"

His voice shook as he spoke, panic evident in his expression.

Seeing him like this, Gu Lan smiled faintly and stepped forward.

Young Lord Xuanyuan, already injured and left with only one arm, had no chance of evading Gu Lan.

As he tried to back away further, Gu Lan's hand landed on his arm.

He didn't know what Gu Lan intended to do, but soon, his face twisted in pain.

Though the agony was unbearable, Gu Lan didn't withdraw his power.

Moments later, Young Lord Xuanyuan's severed arm began to regenerate and fuse back together.

Only after the process was complete did Gu Lan retract his hand.

"Your injuries are healed. Leave now!"

With a wave of his hand, Gu Lan coldly dismissed him.

The strongmen of the Blood Clan didn't linger either. Understanding Gu Lan's gesture, they immediately withdrew.

Young Lord Xuanyuan was left dumbfounded. He had thought Gu Lan would kill him, yet here he was, spared.

Though confused, he had no time to dwell on it.

Gu Lan's frosty voice rang out once more.

"If you're not leaving, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

This statement terrified Young Lord Xuanyuan, who fled in a panic.

He disappeared in the blink of an eye, his figure vanishing completely.

Seeing that he was gone, Gu Lan finally retracted his aura.

Xue Lengyan frowned deeply and stepped forward to confront Gu Lan.

"You let him go? Aren't you afraid—"

Before she could finish, Gu Lan smirked coldly.

"Do you really think I wouldn't leave a backup plan?"

Although Young Lord Xuanyuan's arm had been restored, Gu Lan had left a soul mark within him. If he wanted the man dead, it would be effortless!

Hearing this, Xue Lengyan immediately understood.

Without lingering further, Gu Lan leaped into the air and addressed the Wizard Clan.

"My apologies, but I cannot agree to your request. Young Lord Xuanyuan is no longer in my hands."

"However, he's gravely injured. If you act now, you'll likely succeed!"

With Gu Lan's words, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's face turned black with rage.

He coldly positioned himself in front of Young Lord Xuanyuan, ready to protect him.

If the Wizard Clan attacked, he might survive, but Young Lord Xuanyuan certainly wouldn't!

Gu Lan's statement had clearly given the Wizard Clan an idea.

Their faces darkened as their auras surged.

But they didn't make a move. Instead, they parted to create a path.

They weren't fools. Gu Lan's intentions were obvious, and they wouldn't let him manipulate them.

"Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, it seems luck is on your side this time!"

The Wizard Clan representatives sneered arrogantly, their words dripping with mockery.

The Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's expression remained icy as he ignored their taunts.

This grudge would be settled—just not today.

With a surge of true energy, he and Young Lord Xuanyuan disappeared in an instant.

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