Doupo Cangqiong EP1 - Breaking of Bonds

Xiao Yan has fallen from genius to cripple, as his cultivation stagnating on 3-Star Dou Zhi Qi, unable to advance any further. Xiao Zhan is visited by patriarchs of two influential families who wish to buy all markets in Wu Tan City, and by doing so, forcing Xiao Clan out of the Wu Tan.

Xiao Zhan suggests a marriage proposal between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, in an effort to spoil their plans. Nalan Yanran comes to the Xiao Clan to cancel the engagement as she doesn't want to marry a useless guy like Xiao Yan. She has the approval of the sect master of the Yun Lan Sect, Yun Yun as she is her direct disciple. Xiao Yan wishes to give her a divorce, resulting in Ge Ye immediately wanting to attack Xiao Yan as divorce is considered a great shame.

Nalan Yanran didn't a divorce proposes a deal to Xiao Yan. In 3 years, they will fight and if Xiao Yan wins, she will do anything he asks. But if she beats Xiao Yan, engagement will be canceled. This truce gives the Xiao Clan 3 years of peace.