So Late, Why Not Stay the Night?

The process of removing the Brand Poison was unremarkable. After three hours of intensive detoxification, the Brand Poison in Nalan Jie's body was completely removed.

When Xiao Yuan's fingers left Nalan Jie's back, a powerful aura erupted, directly causing Nalan Su, who was holding the jade flowerpot, and Nalan Yanran, who was standing to the side, to stagger back a few steps.

But soon, this powerful aura was withdrawn without any follow-up, and a pale color appeared on Nalan Jie's face.

Having just recovered from a serious illness, he should not use his battle Dou Qi casually at this moment.

"Hehe, I have fulfilled my mission. Congratulations, Nalan Old Master, the Brand Poison has now completely left your body!"

Sitting closest to Xiao Yuan, yet completely unaffected, Xiao Yuan smiled faintly, wiping the fine beads of sweat from his forehead. Looking at Nalan Jie's face, which had regained some of its healthy rosy hue, he spoke loudly.

As expected, some of the Brand Poison returned to his body along with the Heavenly Flames.

"Call"

Nalan Jie exhaled a long breath of turbid air. The black aura that he used to exhale during his cultivation was gone, and he could not detect any residual toxins in his body. Clearly, just as Xiao Yuan had said, the toxins had been completely eliminated.

"I am deeply grateful and have already obtained the ' Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva ' you mentioned. As for the rewards that the family originally prepared, they are all in my Storage Ring. However, my life is not comparable to those things. Today, I, Nalan Jie, promise you that if I have the opportunity in the future, I will repay this kindness!"

Slowly standing up, Nalan Jie spoke to Xiao Yuan in a deep and earnest voice.

Xiao Yuan smiled but remained silent.

Some things are best left unsaid; if you just listen to them, you'll forget about them. If you take them to heart, you've already lost!

"Nephew, this is the ' Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva '. It is said that if you refine it into a liquid using the flames of an alchemist, it can quickly restore a depleted soul."

Nalan Su walked over carrying a potted plant and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan looked at the potted plant and then smelled a pleasant fragrance that made him feel refreshed.

When your gaze falls on the potted plant, you see a magical plant that looks like jade. At its top, a flower with seven colors is slowly blooming. As the flower unfolds, the seven colors on it also change, making it look extremely gorgeous.

"Hehe, speaking of which, it took me a lot of effort to get my hands on it back then. I even got branded with that Brand Poison because of picking this thing."

Nalan Jie smiled with a somewhat complicated expression.

"Yes, it's definitely good stuff."

Xiao Yuan smiled and nodded.

"By the way, if I may ask one more question, in my opinion, your soul power is extremely strong, so it seems you don't need this thing, right?"

Nalan Jie asked with some curiosity.

"Oh, my younger brother Xiao Yan participated in the Alchemist Convention, but he encountered some accidents during his training recently, and his soul power was greatly depleted. So I need this to help him recover his soul power. After all, with his strength, he is capable of winning the Alchemist Convention!"

Xiao Yuan took the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva from Nalan Su, and then calmly started spouting nonsense.

"Oh, then we do need the help of the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva. A wounded soul is no joke, especially for young people. It's the perfect time for cultivation. If an injury isn't treated, it will definitely affect their future achievements."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie nodded in understanding, but without asking what exactly happened, he stroked his beard and started chatting awkwardly.

"Yes, this matter is of great importance. My teacher has been waiting outside for a long time. The engagement is hereby dissolved, and Miss Nalan is now a free woman. I should also go back to help my brother recover his soul power, so I will take my leave now!"

Xiao Yuan nodded, inwardly marveling at how smoothly the operation had gone, while verbally bidding farewell.

It's better not to stay in the Nalan Family.

"Hmm, hehe, I'll take you!"

Nalan Jie smiled and nodded upon hearing this.

"Oh, Nalan Old Master has just recovered from a serious illness and should rest a bit. It's not right for an elder like you to see a junior off. Please stay."

Xiao Yuan smiled and politely declined.

"Hehe, what's the big deal? I'm a Dou Wang expert after all. Without the Brand Poison, my body will recover quickly. What's a few steps?"

Nalan Jie waved his hand dismissively and laughed loudly.

"No need. If my father finds out about this, he'll probably scold me for being unruly. Please stay, sir. I'll take my leave now!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan shook his head, and before Nalan Jie could say anything, he turned and pushed open the door to leave.

"Hey, Nalan Yanran, hurry up and see her off!"

Nalan Jie could tell that Xiao Yuan didn't seem to want to have any more dealings with the Nalan Family. Although he didn't show it on his face, he was getting anxious and urged him on.

"Oh."

Nalan Yanran didn't think too much about it. She just felt that Xiao Yuan was very capable and had saved her grandfather. She would definitely repay him when she had the chance in the future. It was only right to send him off now.

"Well!"

Seeing this, Nalan Jie sighed again in frustration. He was speechless at his disappointing granddaughter.

"Oh, right, remember to tell him that although this Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva can be stored in Storage Ring, it must be exposed to the sun for an hour every day, otherwise it will wither on its own!"

Then, Nalan Jie reminded him again.

"Okay!"

Outside, Nalan Yanran's lazy reply could be heard. Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie and his son Nalan Su exchanged a glance and both sighed in unison.

If I had known, I should have kept Nalan Yanran up at home back then.

Based on their experience, Nalan Yanran may feel relaxed now, but she will likely regret it for the rest of her life.

"That kid's strength is not simple. He's at least Da Dou Shi, and his level is not low. He's been using his Heavenly Flames for three hours straight, and his Dou Qi is still strong. This kind of strength has probably caught up with the Dou Qi foundation of some Dou Ling experts. It seems that his Dou Qi technique is also of a high level. His future achievements will probably be no less than the Dou Emperor level. The Xiao Clan is about to rise again!"

Nalan Jie sighed.

"Well, I had a chat with his master earlier. In my opinion, that person is likely a Peak Dou Wang, or even a Dou Emperor level expert. It's a pity that Nalan Yanran is willful. Such a good match, and she hastily dissolved the engagement. It's really a shame!"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Su spoke in a low voice with a bitter expression.

"Master? Dou Huang expert???"

Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie blinked and suddenly felt a little dizzy.

What stupid things has this silly granddaughter done?!

But at this moment, Nalan Yanran's face was beaming with a smile, "Thanks to you, otherwise Grandpa would have been in danger. Our family owes you a huge favor this time!"

"Miss Nalan, you're too kind. Nalan Old Master and my grandfather were old friends. It's only right that I help him when I have the ability. Besides, isn't there Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva as a reward? Since that's the case, there's no question of owing a favor. After all, the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva was originally meant for my younger brother. It's like a life for a life. If he were to stagnate in strength again like he did back then, he would probably really go crazy."

Xiao Yuan waved his hand dismissively.

His current attitude towards the Nalan Family is: we can talk about deals, but we can't talk about friendship!

"No matter what, I still want to thank you, whether it's about Grandpa or about the two of us."

Nalan Yanran said earnestly.

She should thank us! Hearing this, Xiao Yuan shook his head inwardly with amusement, then greeted Hai Bodong in the hall.

"Hai Lao, I'm all done here, shall we go?"

"Hmm, you've taken quite a long time. I've already finished my cultivation for today."

Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong pursed his lips and said with a hint of resentment.

"Hehe, sorry to have kept you waiting, let's go home."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan smiled faintly, and then, accompanied by Nalan Yanran, walked out of the Nalan Residence.

"Miss Nalan, please wait!"

After saying this with a smile, the two walked straight towards the mansion diagonally opposite.

At the entrance of the mansion, several servants were hanging plaques. They wore the Mittel Family crest on their chests, clearly indicating that they were members of the Mittel Family.

As the two approached, everyone stopped what they were doing and greeted them, "Young Master Xiao Yuan, Hai Lao!"

"Um."

Hai Bodong nodded unsurprised, clearly indicating that this must have been instructed in advance by Mittel Tengshan.

Xiao Yuan seemed somewhat surprised. After a moment of hesitation, he nodded kindly, then took out a bag of Gold Coins and tossed it to the nearest servant, saying with a smile, "It's hot, consider this payment for tea."

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Xiao Yuan!"

Upon hearing this, several attendants also responded with smiles.

Watching Xiao Yuan and his companion enter the opposite mansion, Nalan Yanran blinked in confusion, then her eyes widened in surprise.

The servants then removed the red cloth from the plaque, revealing two large, gilded characters in a flamboyant style: Xiao Residence! Finally realizing something was amiss, Nalan Yanran quickly turned and ran into the mansion. Upon entering the courtyard, Xiao Yuan saw Ya Fei sitting at the stone table, dressed in a magnificent cheongsam, and Xiao Yan, beaming with smiles, already approaching to greet him.

"Brother, Hai Lao! I went to the auction house to find you, Sister Ya Fei you went to the Nalan Residence, so she brought me here."

After exchanging greetings, Xiao Yan explained to Xiao Yuan.

"Well, you two brothers chat, I'm going to find Teng Shan to catch up."

Gazing at the night sky where the bright moon and stars had already risen, Hai Bodong said something indifferently, then his figure flashed and disappeared.

Watching Hai Bodong disappear, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance and shrugged in unison.

Dealing with perceptive people is so comfortable!

"How?"

Xiao Yuan's question was concise, but Xiao Yan did not understand its meaning. He smiled wryly and said, "Everything went smoothly, except for Hai Lao's Medicinal Herbs."

"Yes, the Mittel Family will do their best to collect the Medicinal Herbs, and it should be done soon. I also made some other gains during my trip to Nalan Residence."

Xiao Yuan nodded upon hearing this, then took out the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva that he had stored in his Storage Ring and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"This is... the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva?"

After seeing the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva, Xiao Yan hesitated for a moment before asking in surprise.

"Hmm, this thing can help the teacher restore his soul power. I'm coming right now."

Xiao Yuan said with a smile.

"I never expected to find such rare Medicinal Herbs in the Jia Ma Empire. What a pleasant surprise!"

Immediately afterward, Yao Lao's joyful laughter rang out.

"Teacher, this is for you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan asked in his mind.

"Hmm, with this Seven Illusions Green Spirit Saliva, my soul should be able to recover a lot of power. Although it's not as strong as it was in its prime, it's still at some of the level it was back then."

Upon hearing this, the Yao Lao smiled and said.

Hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yuan felt much more at ease.

It sounds like after this, Yao Lao's soul power should be able to recover to the level of High-Rank Dou Zong.

Not to mention the Jia Ma Empire, they can roam freely even in the Black-Corner Region.

How about we go straight to the Misty Cloud Sect and take out that Soul Hall guy? No, we need a more detailed plan.

"In that case, please use this as soon as possible, teacher. The stronger you are, the safer Xiao Yan and I will be."

Xiao Yuan smiled and said upon hearing this.

"Hehe, since we have such rare stuff, it would be a waste not to make good use of it."

As Alchemic Grandmaster, Yao Lao naturally possesses an extremely high level of skill in using Medicinal Herbs. Given the opportunity, he would obviously not use the Medicinal Herbs in the simplest way, but would instead utilize the combination of multiple Medicinal Herbs to maximize their effectiveness.

"In that case, I'll go to the Alchemist Guild to find the Medicinal Herbs now. Brother, you and Sister Ya Fei can chat for a while. I won't be back tonight!"

Xiao Yan winked at Xiao Yuan very sensibly, and then left without looking back.

"That kid!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan was taken aback, then shook his head with a wry smile, before walking towards Ya Fei, who was sitting at the table with a smile on her face.

"Thank you very much, Sister Ya Fei."

Xiao Yuan didn't say anything in thanks, but Ya Fei understood. She smiled charmingly and said, "I should be thanking you. Because of your help, I will have a smooth life in the family these next few years, and even for a long time to come."

"Hehe, isn't this what I should do? The dissolution of the engagement went quite smoothly today. Given this favor, Nalan Old Master couldn't very well renege on his promise, so he had no choice but to let Nalan Yanran and I dissolve the engagement. Now I can finally relax completely!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan nodded with a smile, naturally put his arm around Ya Fei's waist, and said in a cheerful tone.

Ya Fei blushed slightly as her waist was embraced, but she still leaned into Xiao Yuan's arms. A look of reminiscence flashed in her eyes as she whispered, "I remember when we first met, you were a head shorter than me. Now, you've grown into a strong man that I can rely on. Time really flies."

"Yes, perhaps in another ten or eight years, I will be able to stand at the very top of the mainland."

Xiao Yuan nodded with some emotion.

"Yes, even then, I will still be by your side."

Ya Fei's smile was gentle, and her eyes were captivating.

"So, you'll stay here tonight?"

Gazing at Ya Fei's alluring face under the moonlight, Xiao Yuan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly before he lowered his head and chuckled.

"Otherwise, why would I come?"

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei spoke in a seductive voice, her eyes filled with allure.

"Pop".

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan couldn't resist and kissed Ya Fei on the cheek.

Ya Fei's face became rosier, like a ripe apple, making her look even more tempting.

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan picked up Ya Fei, activated the Purple Cloud Wings, and flew directly towards the bedroom in the mansion under Ya Fei's guidance.