Xiao Yan Makes His Move

"A bit troublesome."

Xiao Yan carefully examined the branding poison marks on Nalan Jie's body.

Though he was only examining the surface.

There had been no blood test.

However, for the current Xiao Yan, it was not difficult to discern certain things. Especially with Nalan Jie present, there was no need for tests to determine matters that could be clarified through questioning.

Thus, progress was swift.

Of course, that was precisely what made it troublesome.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's conclusion, Nalan Yanran seemed to anticipate what he intended to do next. While looking down on Xiao Yan, she also felt a sudden sense of relief. She did not resort to any provocation, afraid that this hotheaded fool would insist on proving himself. With the corners of her lips slightly raised, she gave Xiao Yan a way out from the side:

"Mister Yan Xiao need not trouble himself."

"Even President Fa Ma cannot cure this poison."

"Our Nalan Family appreciates Mister Yan Xiao's goodwill. However, with the Alchemist Convention about to begin, Mister Yan Xiao is an alchemist himself. Without certainty, our Nalan Family would not dare ask Mister Yan Xiao to expend so much effort."

Nalan Yanran phrased it beautifully.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yan had only said it was troublesome.

He had not said it was unsolvable.

Trouble usually represented the difficulty of a matter; not every troublesome matter lacked a solution. Yet every solution to a troublesome matter was inevitably complicated.

"Has Miss Nalan misunderstood something?"

Since Nalan Yanran had acted distrustful of him from the moment he entered, Xiao Yan had no intention of indulging her.

Of course, he would not stoop so low as to turn the tables on her.

Or question Nalan Yanran's filial devotion toward Nalan Jie.

His character was not that vile.

Still, he had