The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 648: Yan Nan's Bet [Two in One] - Novel Cool

Chapter 648: Yan Nan's Bet [Two in One]

Chapter 648: Yan Nan's Bet [Two in One]

As they approached, Yan Nan was still hesitating, but Bai Jing was already impatient and directly pulled the four women in.

"Here, they're all here," Bai Jing said.

"Make the arrangements," Bai Jing ordered.

Yan Nan's nose twitched, "You just need to bring Xiao Han in."

Bai Jing spoke with a heavy heart, "Fifth Brother, this is a matter concerning four people. Tell me, these four girls... they're inseparable, right?"

Yan Nan's face turned black with anger.

He turned to Madman Halberd and said, "Get out."

Madman Halberd, sensing the impending drama, refused to leave, stiffening his neck, "I'm not going!"

Yan Nan flew into a rage, "You're going against me!"

In a flash, Bi Changhong entered, his body covered in blood. He took a pill and visibly recovered, while Duan Xiaoyang also entered with a sullen face.

Yan Nan was stunned.

How could they be back so soon? I was planning to secretly carry out my plan while they were away.

"You're back just in time," Bai Jing said. "It's time for Fifth Brother to fulfill the bet."

Duan Xiaoyang didn't react much, but Bi Changhong, who was in a foul mood, rolled his eyes, "If you hadn't secretly informed me, I wouldn't have known. Did you also send a message to Duan Xiaoyang? Otherwise, it wouldn't have ended so quickly."

Bai Jing: "..."

You're such a damn traitor! I kindly informed you two, and you immediately sold me out.

Yan Nan let out a cold laugh, "Bai Jing, you're truly my good brother!"

Bai Jing forced a smile, "Fifth Brother, I had no choice..."

In the entire hall, only Yan Beihan and the four women looked confused. What's going on? Why does the atmosphere feel so tense?

Yan Nan's face darkened, his heart feeling numb. I wanted to secretly execute my plan, but Madman Halberd didn't leave, and Duan Xiaoyang and Bi Changhong actually returned...

"Another day..." Yan Nan began.

Before he could finish, Bai Jing eagerly interrupted, "It's like this, this time for the Incubation Deity Program, your grandfather and the First Vice Sect Leader made a bet. They bet on whether it was Night Demon or not. Your grandfather bet on Night Demon, and the First Vice Sect Leader bet on Night Demon. Then your grandfather lost, so he came to discuss this matter with you because the bet involves you, so you must be informed and agree. I, your grandfather Bi, and Madman Halberd are the witnesses. Now do you understand?"

Bai Jing spoke clearly, urgently, and quickly, without a pause, explaining the entire situation in one sentence.

Yan Beihan was stunned, hearing such a long string of words for the first time, and it took a moment for her to process it in her mind.

Yan Nan glared at Bai Jing with malice, "Didn't you choke on your own words?"

Bai Jing smiled, "My cultivation is profound, even a few hundred more words wouldn't be a problem!"

"You bastard!" Yan Nan's face turned black.

Duan Xiaoyang had already dragged a chair over and sat down, crossing his legs.

Madman Halberd stood behind Duan Xiaoyang, like a bodyguard.

Bai Jing and Bi Changhong sat side by side on another chair, their faces filled with anticipation for the drama.

The only thing missing from this scene was a plate of sunflower seeds.

Yan Beihan instinctively sensed something amiss and cautiously asked, "Grandpa, did you make a bet with the First Vice Sect Leader?"

Yan Nan's face turned ashen, "Yes, I lost."

"What did you bet on, and how does it involve me?" Yan Beihan asked, her heart sinking.

Yan Nan hesitated, "Cough, yes. It involves you." He rubbed his hands together, "Grandpa was also careless..."

Yan Beihan asked, "Then... what did you bet on? What did you lose?"

Yan Nan's face turned ashen.

Bi Changhong crossed his legs, Bai Jing wore a serious expression, Madman Halberd listened intently, and Duan Xiaoyang had a smile on his face, looking kind.

Yan Beihan's eyes widened in surprise.

Bi Yunyan and the others looked grave, as if Yan Nan, the Deputy Supreme Leader, had lost Xiao Han's lifelong betrothal.

Yan Nan looked left and right, hoping someone else would say the worst, but these four guys suddenly became very sensible.

They remained silent.

"You lost a Qiong Xiao Flower..." Yan Nan said, coughing.

Yan Nan spoke with authority, "So... Xiao Han, give this Qiong Xiao Flower to your grandfather Duan. Later, Grandpa will find a way to get you another one."

Yan Beihan: "Huh?"

Bi Yunyan, Feng Xuechen, and Chen Xue suddenly looked stunned.

Again... another flower was lost? Good heavens!

Duan Xiaoyang coughed and looked up at the sky.

Yan Nan's face turned red, "Xiao Han, ah..."

"It's okay," Xiao Han said.

Yan Beihan spoke with sorrow, "Since Grandpa lost the bet, of course, I will provide the betrothal gift. It's just... a flower... a flower..."

Her voice trembled.

She turned her head and looked at Bi Yunyan, Feng Xuechen, and Chen Xue. Their eyes were blank, as if struck by lightning, tears welling up as if they had lost a parent.

Yan Beihan closed her eyes, "Yes!"

She flipped through her spatial ring and took out a Qiong Xiao Flower, preserved in Cold Jade Crystal without the Heavenly Face Pill, and handed it over, closing her eyes, "Here!"

The three women stared at the flower, frozen in shock, their hearts as if dead, like walking corpses. They felt as if their hearts had been torn out.

Yan Nan sighed and said, "Grandpa will find a way to make it up to you..."

As soon as Xiao Han took the flower, Duan Xiaoyang snatched it away, holding it in his hand, "Is this mine now?"

Yan Nan angrily said, "It's yours! You won! What do you want?"

Duan Xiaoyang was extremely proud, holding the Heavenly Jade Flower and laughing heartily, "Hahaha... Little..."

"Cough!"

Yan Nan interrupted Duan Xiaoyang and then asked Yan Bei Han, "Little Bei Han, your grandpa gave you a flower, but how many do you have left?"

Yan Bei Han replied, "There are only four in total... and one more."

"There's one more..."

Yan Nan smiled faintly and said, "Then who do you plan to give it to?"

Yan Bei Han was dumbfounded, "Huh?"

Yan Nan turned to look at Bi Yun Yan and the other two, and smiled, "There are only four flowers in total. Little Bei Han ate one, the Cold Demon took one, and I lost one. But there are still the three of you left, so what should we do now?"

The three girls were dumbfounded, "Huh?"

Yan Nan said, "Although there's only one left, once the news gets out, others will definitely have their eyes on it. So, it's unlikely that any of you will get it. If it were up to me, it's better to just consume it and put an end to any future troubles."

The three girls opened their mouths but couldn't find the words, "Huh?"

Yan Nan smiled and said, "But since there's only one, which one of you three should take it?"

The three girls were stunned, "..."

"This must be resolved today."

Yan Nan said with his hands behind his back, "So, you three girls must decide among yourselves who will consume this flower today."

Yan Bei Han anxiously said, "Grandpa!"

"Don't speak. This last flower in your hand is also a source of trouble. It's better for grandpa to help you get rid of it."

Yan Nan smiled as he looked at Bi Yun Yan and the other two, "Girls, give me an answer."

Duan Xiaoyang, Bi Changhong, and Bai Jing all turned their heads away, but in their hearts, they admired Yan Nan greatly.

For Yan Nan, this was an awkward situation. But he used this awkwardness to pave a smooth path for his granddaughter.

With the Fifth Brother, there was truly nothing useless.

However, Bi Yun Yan and the other two were truly put in a difficult position.

The three girls knew that Yan Nan, the Deputy Supreme Leader, was testing their character. But the reality was that there was indeed only one Heavenly Jade Flower left!

If they took a step back, they would forever lose the chance to preserve their youth! So, even though the three girls knew it was a test, they still faced the most important competition and decision of their lives!

A clever plan!

The three girls lowered their heads, remaining silent for a long time.

Yan Nan stopped Yan Bei Han from speaking and directly used his spiritual energy to seal her, rendering her unable to move, not even able to convey a glance.

Then, he turned to Bi Changhong and Bai Jing and started telling jokes, seemingly unconcerned about the girls' decision.

For half a quarter of an hour, the three girls didn't move a muscle.

No one knew what kind of tumultuous waves were raging in the hearts of the three girls.

But one could imagine.

After a long while... Yan Nan suddenly seemed to remember something and turned his head, "Hey, how did you decide?"

Chen Xue bit her lip, her face pale as she took a step back, "I'm out."

Only two were left.

After a long pause,

Feng Xue silently took a step back, her face ashen, and said, "Give it to Yun Yan."

With only one left in the competition,

The focus immediately shifted to Bi Yun Yan. As long as she stood there without expressing her stance, she would obtain this Heavenly Jade Flower.

Moreover, the other two girls had voluntarily withdrawn.

Bi Yun Yan fell silent for a moment and then said, "I'm out too."

"Hmm?" Yan Nan furrowed his brows.

"If I take it, I'll lose my sisters."

Bi Yun Yan smiled and said, "Forget it... Let's keep this flower for Little Bei Han..."

Chen Xue and Feng Xue were stunned, their eyes wide open. Bi Yun Yan jumped between the two, beaming with pride, "La la la... Are you surprised? Are you shocked?"

Feng Xue pursed her lips and smiled gently, "Silly girl."

Chen Xue also winked, "Silly!"

Bi Yun Yan laughed happily, "Silly, so what... We've been playing together since we were young, and if I were kicked out of the sisterhood, even if I became immortal, it wouldn't be that fun. Who would I show off to?"

"Tsk!"

The two girls disdainfully spat, but then they hugged Bi Yun Yan, laughing affectionately. In an instant, their sisterly bond took a significant step forward.

Bi Changhong's eyes flashed, and the corners of his mouth curved up. He immediately regained his cold and fierce expression.

Bai Jing also watched, and his gaze shifted to Yan Nan and Bi Changhong. The distant past of their brotherhood flashed through his mind, and a trace of warm, familiar laughter appeared in his eyes. His face softened considerably.

Yan Nan was very pleased and chuckled, "It seems it's still not resolved."

Duan Xiaoyang's eyes shone with appreciation, and he said, "Your plan won't work, haha, Little Bei Han..."

Yan Bei Han, "Huh?"

"Earlier, Duan Grandpa spoke too quickly, causing you to lose a flower. Now, Duan Grandpa will compensate you with one, making up for it. So, this matter can't be blamed on me, right?"

Yan Bei Han, "Huh????"

Bi Yun Yan and the others, "Huh???"

Duan Xiaoyang frowned, "If you're not happy about it, I'll give it to someone else."

"We're happy! We're very happy, long live Duan Grandpa!"

Yan Bei Han hadn't responded yet, but Bi Yun Yan and the other two had already started cheering, eagerly agreeing.

Fearing that Duan Xiaoyang would really give it to someone else.

Yan Bei Han quickly took it, her face beaming with joy. "Thank you, Grandpa Duan. You're so generous, we've never blamed you, and you'll always be our idol..."

Duan Xiaoyang hummed, "What about those three little girls? What do they have to say?"

"Grandpa Duan is so generous, and he's always so divine! We admire you the most!" Bi Yun Yan and the others showered him with flattery.

Duan Xiaoyang burst into laughter, "So, the flower that you lost... was lost by Xiao Han's grandfather, not me, right?"

"Yes! Everything you say is right!"

While Duan Xiaoyang was busy with his work, Yan Nan was watching with a frown.

Duan Xiaoyang, you're truly something else.

To get yourself out of the mud, you've thrown me right into it. You've mastered the art of selling out your friends for personal gain.

Turning around, he saw Yan Bei Han, Bi Yun Yan, and the others. They didn't seem to hold much grudge against him, and Yan Nan felt relieved.

"However, among the three of you, there are two flowers, but it's still not enough."

Bi Yun Yan made a face, "Grandpa Yan, you're trying to stir up trouble again, but this time, we won't fall for your tricks."

The three girls burst into laughter.

After the tense choice they had just faced, all three girls felt like they had gained a new perspective.

Yan Nan smiled with relief.

It seemed like these three best friends of his granddaughter were indeed exceptional.

Duan Xiaoyang mocked coldly, "Still laughing? The young girls may not care, but losing a treasure of your granddaughter's is a real loss."

Yan Nan's face darkened.

Yan Nan couldn't afford to lose this person.

"Are we done here? If so, get out!"

Yan Nan waved his hand and, without waiting for others, he activated his domain, transporting Yan Bei Han away.

Bi Yun Yan and the other two: "???"

But with the flower recovered, it was as if they hadn't lost anything.

They felt relieved.

Bi Yun Yan cautiously approached Bi Changhong, "Grandpa, let me help you with your injury..."

Bi Changhong rolled his eyes, about to scold her, but then remembered that she was his favorite junior and had just done something impressive. So, he spoke kindly, "Okay, Bi Yun Yan, you're the sensible one. It's a pity for certain people... who have no one by their side, haha..."

Bai Jing's face darkened as he disappeared.

Duan Xiaoyang and Madman Halberd couldn't bear to see Bi Changhong's comfort, rolled their eyes and left.

Feng Xue and Chen Xue finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down, their hearts still pounding.

Yan Nan was in his domain.

"Xiao Han... how did you get this Heavenly Jade Flower?" Yan Nan asked, "Your cultivation is impressive, but it's not at the level where you can defeat Purple Lightning Phoenix and obtain the Heavenly Jade Flower, is it?"

Yan Bei Han coughed, "Grandpa, what do you mean...?"

"Tell me what happened, and I'll think of a way to get you another flower." Yan Nan said, "No matter what, I'll make it up to you."

Yan Bei Han smiled, "Grandpa, you truly have a keen eye. I couldn't have obtained it myself, but I met a helper inside."

"Who?"

"Night Demon." Yan Bei Han smiled, "After seeing Purple Lightning Phoenix, I noticed Night Demon planning something. We worked together, and Night Demon used her invisibility to steal it..."

Before Yan Nan could finish, he narrowed his eyes, "Night Demon can turn invisible? How does she do it?"

"It's like turning into mist and disappearing. Grandpa, you can do it too."

Yan Bei Han pouted, "But I don't know how."

Yan Nan said, "Our cultivation method isn't suitable for you. You should focus on your Ice Aunt's cultivation. You already gave her the Heavenly Jade Flower, didn't you ask for anything in return?"

"I did." Yan Bei Han smiled, "She promised to help me subdue the world three times."

"So, you'll have time." Yan Nan said, "As expected of the little rascal."

Yan Bei Han chuckled and patted Yan Nan's shoulder, "Grandpa, do you have any instructions?"

Yan Nan closed his eyes, "When Ji Changyan wakes up, you need to comfort her."

"I understand."

Yan Bei Han said, "Grandpa Bi's temper is indeed a bit much. He doesn't consider the overall situation at all."

Yan Nan said, "It's a matter of position. It's not his fault."

"Position?"

"Yes, if Grandpa Bi were in my position, even with ten different tempers, he'd have to control them! He'd have to consider the entire sect! That's inevitable."

Yan Nan calmly said, "He may not do as well as me, but he's capable of considering everything. In other words, if I were in Grandpa Bi's position, I'd also act without restraint and do as I please... So, it's a matter of position."

Yan Bei Han seemed deep in thought, furrowing her brows.

After a while, she said, "But even if you were in that position, you wouldn't act so recklessly."

Yan Nan smiled, "That's why I'm the leader, not Grandpa Bi. His ability to see through people is evident here."

Yan Bei Han nodded.

Yan Nan continued, "So, regarding Grandpa Bi scolding Ji Changyan, you need to find your own direction and know what to do."

To grasp the overall situation, the first thing to do is... no matter what position you are in now, you must consider the whole picture when addressing any issue."

"Then you will realize one thing... managing your team with the narrowest perspective and vision is the same as managing your team with a holistic perspective and vision. It's... essentially the same management style."

"But the effects are worlds apart! Do you understand?"

Yan Nan.

Yan Bei Han was genuinely puzzled this time: "Grandpa, how is that possible?"

Yan Nan sighed and explained, knowing that his granddaughter wouldn't understand such words yet. He slowly said, "Let me give you an example. I'm the Deputy Sect Leader, and I have my own trusted team. So, whether I'm in the position of Deputy Sect Leader or as their direct leader, I must always strive to benefit my team, taking more and occupying more, and doing my best to enhance their strength."

"So, do you understand now?"

"But I'm just a simple team leader. If I take more and occupy more, it's just that—I take more and occupy more! I don't consider the overall situation. But when I, as the Deputy Sect Leader, allow my team to take more and occupy more, I must balance various powers first. Only then can I achieve the same, but without any backlash... Do you understand?"

"Therefore, for your own power, no matter the leader's position, the mission of this team remains the same—to become stronger and stronger!"

"This isn't abusing power for personal gain. You must understand."

Yan Nan spoke with deep conviction: "Throughout history, the royal family's power must always be the strongest. Once the royal family is no longer the strongest, a change of dynasty is inevitable! Do you understand?"

"The Only Righteous Sect is no exception."

"So, you must learn to view problems from a holistic perspective. For instance, consider the overall situation of the Only Righteous Sect, or even... the entire continent! Then you'll realize that even a single Spiritual Pill given to your subordinates has an irreplaceable role!"

Yan Nan said, "This is true overall control."

"He who does not plan for eternity will fail to plan for the moment; he who does not plan for the whole will fail to plan for a part!"

Yan Nan sighed lightly, "Almost anyone with a bit of knowledge would understand this, but I, Yan Bei Han, the so-called brilliant granddaughter of the younger generation, needed to have things broken down and explained with examples to gain even a slight understanding."

Yan Bei Han shuddered, and said, "Grandpa's teachings, I will remember them in my heart."

"What did you understand?"

"I understood your final sigh as well."

Yan Bei Han showed her respect, "Words are just words, and principles are just principles. Knowing words doesn't mean understanding principles, and understanding principles doesn't mean applying them."

Yan Nan laughed heartily, "True, true. What's difficult about recognizing these words and remembering these principles? But if you don't know how to apply them, even if you are the most learned, you're still no more than an illiterate fool!"

Yan Bei Han smiled, "Grandpa's standards are too high. If we follow your words, how many in this world aren't illiterate fools?"

"You shouldn't have asked that as a question."

Yan Nan calmly replied, "It should be an affirmation."

...

Beyond the plains, on a mountain, Yan Bei Han and Bi Yunyan were scattered across the mountaintop.

The four women had been exiled.

Yan Nan had ordered the four of them to this small mountain, and they couldn't return until they each gained an insight.

"Why are we here, Xiao Han?"

The three women were perplexed: "What insight are we supposed to gain?"

Yan Bei Han sighed, "It's just an excuse to throw us out... Probably, the old folks have something to discuss, and we've been lingering in the hall, annoying them. So, they kicked us out."

"Tsk... They could've just driven us out directly without making up an excuse..."

The three women rolled their eyes simultaneously.

Over there.

Yinshen Gong had finished his cultivation, and Bi Changhong's gift had finally stabilized. However, to thoroughly integrate and comprehend it, Yinshen Gong felt that it might take at least half a year, and even then, it wasn't guaranteed.

But the sudden surge in his strength had put Yinshen Gong in an extremely good mood.

His mood had soared to the highest point.

However, this joy was immediately replaced by shock. He was so scared that his soul almost left his body! Because...

After Yinshen Gong finished his cultivation, the various 'superiors' of Yinshen Gong, who had been kneeling before him, finally stood up.

They glared at Yinshen Gong with eyes full of resentment, as if they wanted to swallow him whole!

This bastard Yinshen Gong had been cultivating here for three whole hours!

Because of this jerk, we've been kneeling for three hours! Our knees were about to shatter, and Ji Changyan was on the verge of going mad from the kneeling.

"Yinshen Gong!" Wu Xiang gritted his teeth, "You're really good at holding your breath! You're really working hard at cultivation!"

Yinshen Gong's face turned pale, "Forgive me, superiors, I truly didn't know the situation..."

Of course, the superiors knew Yinshen Gong was unaware, but... Should they direct their anger at Bi Changhong instead?

"Fine, fine, Yinshen Gong, I won't forget this! We'll meet again!"

"Yinshen Gong, you're amazing! See you again in the martial world!"

"Yin, you bastard, wait for me!"

"..."

(End of Chapter)

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