Dugu Yan's Poison Slowed, Yu Tianheng: Why Am I Still Eating Dog Food

Chen Fan's movements flowed as smoothly as drifting clouds and running water, practiced enough that he did not seem like a beginner at all.

These were the basic alchemy techniques included in the system's reward, Spirit Power Detoxification Knowledge. Every step felt as though he had practiced it hundreds or thousands of times before, deeply engraved in his mind.

In no time at all, handful after handful of herbal powder had been refined into a small bowl of pale green ointment, clear in color and giving off the fresh fragrance of vegetation.

After finishing everything, Chen Fan carried the bowl of medicine and retreated a full three steps, keeping an absolutely safe distance from Dugu Yan.

He looked at Yu Tianheng and began instructing him from afar.

"First, apply the ointment to the bruise on the inside of her wrist."

Chen Fan pointed at Dugu Yan's wrist.

"That's where the toxins have accumulated over the years. Be gentle when applying it, and use spirit power to help it spread. Don't press too hard."

"Alright."

Yu Tianheng nodded solemnly and carefully scooped up a dab of ointment from the bowl with his fingertip.

He gently took Dugu Yan's wrist and softly applied the ointment.

The warm touch of their fingertips made both of them blush slightly. The instant their gazes met, they shyly looked away again, while a faint sweetness seemed to linger in the air.

Chen Fan paid it no mind and continued giving instructions.

"Take another bit of ointment, about the size of a fingernail, mix it into warm water, and have her drink it."

"The topical application removes the accumulated toxins, while drinking it clears out the remaining poison. Attack from both sides."

"Understood!"

Yu Tianheng immediately did as instructed.

He fetched a cup, mixed the warm water, and before handing it to Dugu Yan, he even deliberately brought it to his lips to test the temperature himself. Only after confirming it was neither too hot nor too cold did he hand it to his girlfriend.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Fan remained several steps away, arms folded across his chest and expression calm.

He did not approach Dugu Yan by even half a step.

Nearby, Na'er had been watching the entire scene with a scrutinizing gaze. Her tightly tense little face finally gradually relaxed, and the corners of her lips unconsciously lifted.

The detoxification's effects were immediate.

Less than half an incense stick's worth of time had passed.

Dugu Yan only felt a warm, gentle current rise from her lower abdomen, swiftly spreading through her limbs and body.

Wherever that warm current passed, the cold toxins that had lingered in her meridians for years melted away like spring snow beneath the warm sun.

She raised her wrist.

The dark green bruise that had troubled her for so long was visibly fading before her eyes.

Her skin was returning to its original fair color.

More than that, the dizziness and weakness that used to trouble her from time to time had vanished without a trace. Her mind felt completely refreshed.

She vigorously shook her head, then moved her hands and feet.

An unprecedented sense of ease spread through her entire body.

"R-Really? It's really gone?"

Dugu Yan repeatedly examined her smooth wrist, restored as though nothing had ever happened. Shock first appeared on her face, only to transform into uncontrollable ecstasy.

"This old poison has plagued me for years. Grandfather tried so many methods and found so many healing-type Soul Masters, but they could only suppress it, never eradicate it... Yet it was cured so quickly?"

She abruptly turned to look at Chen Fan in the distance.

At that moment, all the wariness, resentment, and suspicion in her eyes faded away, leaving only overwhelming gratitude and a trace of guilt.

"Thank you, Chen Fan!"

Her voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"I misunderstood you before. I'm sorry!"

"I'll contact my grandfather for you right away! I think he'll definitely... definitely be willing to meet you too!"

Beside her, Yu Tianheng let out a heavy sigh of relief as he watched Dugu Yan regain her vitality.

The way he looked at Chen Fan was similarly filled with gratitude.

This favor was not merely for curing Yanzi's poison.

In a sense, if not for Chen Fan's fight with him yesterday, who knew how long his relationship with Dugu Yan would have remained stalled.

This person had beaten him up, yet he was also the "benefactor" of their relationship.

Yu Tianheng felt deeply conflicted.

Dugu Yan had already beaten him to it, speaking solemnly to Chen Fan.

"Chen Fan, wait for my message!"

"I'll go back and find Grandpa right away!"

The weight hanging over Chen Fan's heart finally settled.

A relieved smile appeared on his face, the corners of his lips lifting slightly as warmth entered his eyes.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you."

"However, I've only helped you suppress the poison for now. Once my Soul Power reaches a higher level, I'll be able to completely purge the poison from your body."

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Na'er pursed her lips. She was clearly still somewhat uneasy about Chen Fan becoming involved with the Dugu Family.

But she also understood that Chen Fan was doing all this for her.

The maiden said nothing, only tightening her grip on Chen Fan's hand.

Her soft fingertips unconsciously brushed lightly across his palm.

That intimate gesture left Yu Tianheng staring wide-eyed.

His heart warmed, and he copied Chen Fan's example, reaching out to take Dugu Yan's hand.

But the moment his hand touched Dugu Yan's wrist, she flung it away as though she had been electrocuted.

Dugu Yan's pretty face reddened. She lowered her head somewhat shyly and muttered softly.

"In public like this..."

Yu Tianheng's outstretched hand froze awkwardly in midair.

He wailed inwardly.

What kind of nonsense was this?

Yesterday, on the arena stage, he had watched the two of them feed everyone Dog Food as though no one else existed.

Today, he had finally gotten himself a girlfriend, yet he was still being force-fed sweetness?

Then hadn't I found myself a girlfriend for nothing?!

News of Chen Fan defeating Yu Tianheng in a single battle and casually curing Dugu Yan's years-old poison spread as though it had grown wings.

In less than half a day, it had spread throughout Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

For a time, Chen Fan's name became known to everyone in the academy.

After learning what had happened, the members of the Heaven Dou Team all came looking for him.

Leading them was Aosile, who had previously held quite a few objections toward Chen Fan.

Now, there was not the slightest trace of arrogance left in him. With shame written all over his face, he walked up to Chen Fan and gave him a deep bow.

"Chen Fan... brother, I was confused before. I was wrong. I shouldn't have pulled those little tricks behind your back."

"And I even dragged Tianheng and Sister Yanzi into it... You, you mustn't take it to heart."

Chen Fan had never taken such a trivial matter seriously and was about to say, "It's nothing."

But just because he did not care did not mean Na'er did not.

The moment she heard words like "little tricks" and "targeting," Na'er's delicate brows immediately rose.

She stepped forward, her purple eyes fixed tightly on Aosile as a bone-chilling coldness seeped into her voice.

"You dared to use tricks against Chen Fan?"

At her glare, Aosile felt a chill shoot from the soles of his feet straight to the crown of his head. He shuddered all over in fright and waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no! I was wrong! I really was wrong!"

In his panic, he hurriedly promised Na'er, "Miss Na'er, don't worry! If Chen Fan needs anything in the future, he can come to me! I absolutely won't refuse!"

Chen Fan did not know whether to laugh or cry. He reached out and tugged at Na'er's sleeve.