Nalan Yanran's Wishful Thinking, Hai Bodong's Relief
After Mu Chen fainted, the covetous gazes of the crowd intensified.
Even Jia Xingtian's eyes flashed with a hint of impulsiveness.
However, he suppressed the urge to replace Mu Chen with elixirs.
He wanted to kill Mu Chen, but his status prevented him from doing so.
Mu Chen and the Mu Clan were, after all, one of the pillars of the empire. If he were to kill them, it would inevitably lead to gossip and criticism.
They say the Jia Ma Imperial Family can't protect its subjects, so what powerful figures will dare to serve the Imperial Family then?
To avoid influencing the situation, Jia Xingtian could only regretfully but resolutely say to a member of the Mu Clan, "Mu Chen is an important minister of the empire. I will not harm him. Take him back immediately."
The member of the Mu Clan nodded, bracing himself against the gazes, both overt and covert, and dragged Mu Chen away.
Xiao Yan never stopped it from beginning to end, not because he was generous or magnanimous.
It was because when he slapped Mu Chen, he secretly injected a wisp of Heavenly Flames from his body into Mu Chen's body.
That time, the Heavenly Flames would take Mu Chen's life at some point in the night, to prevent Mu Chen from being killed by someone else.
After all, although he doesn't lack low-grade Medicinal Herbs, he still cherishes Tier 5 Medicinal Pill.
Aside from Tier 5 Medicinal Pill, the only other grades of pills that require a little heartache are fourth-grade pills.
However, considering that the Mu Clan didn't have many Dou Ling, they wouldn't actually have to spend more than a few Tier 4 Medicinal Pill, so they weren't too bothered.
As for the opportunity to refine pills for free, it can help him accumulate experience in alchemy. He not only doesn't lose out, but he actually gains a little, making it a win-win situation.
In conclusion, although his bounty on the Mu Clan was generous, he didn't actually pay much.
Conversely, if the Mu Clan is destroyed, most of their assets will belong to him, and he will likely make a considerable profit.
This is much better than him personally taking action against the Mu Clan, which would not only likely encounter numerous obstacles and consume a lot of energy, but also risk some members escaping.
With the lure of money, Xiao Yan was confident that no one from the Mu Clan would escape!
After Mu Chen was taken away by the Mu Clan, Xiao Yan once again became the focus of attention.
Jia Xingtian adjusted his expression, revealing a warm smile, and extended an invitation to Xiao Yan: "Master Xiao Yan Xiao, now that you've arrived in the Imperial Capital, do you have anywhere to go? If you don't mind, the Imperial Family's accommodations should be able to meet your needs."
Xiao Yan waved his hand, directly refusing. "Jia Lao, I came to the Imperial Capital at the invitation of a friend; I have important business to attend to."
"What do you think, Nalan Yanran?"
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, a large number of eyes immediately turned to Nalan Yanran.
This mysterious Sixth-Rank Alchemist appeared in the Imperial Capital to keep a promise made to Nalan Yanran?!
Could this Master Yan Xiao have some connection with the Nalan Family?
Upon discovering this information, many people's minds immediately became active.
At the same time, many people put away their feelings for the Nalan Family.
This is because Nalan Jie has been corrupted by the Brand Poison, and he can't even unleash one-tenth of his strength. It seems he might not be able to hold on for more than a few months.
With Nalan Jie dead, even though Nalan Yanran was the young sect leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, her strength ultimately failed to grow.
Relying solely on leveraging external forces and the presence of Nalan Su, a powerful Dou Ling, is insufficient to safeguard the vast foundation of the Nalan Family.
Therefore, during the time Nalan Jie was bedridden, many people harbored the idea of dividing up the Nalan Family's property.
But now, Xiao Yan's appearance has instantly changed everything.
The Nalan Family, having allied themselves with a Sixth-Rank Alchemist, might become even more prosperous than before.
After all, with this even more powerful Sixth-Rank Alchemist around, perhaps Nalan Jie's Brand Poison, which Gu He deemed incurable, could also be removed?
"The Nalan Family is truly fortunate." Many people had this thought in their minds, and their gazes towards Nalan Su and Nalan Yanran softened, becoming more envious.
Noticing the change in the gazes around them, Nalan Su and Nalan Yanran, who were perfectly aware of the situation, cast grateful glances at Xiao Yan.
In such a public setting, Xiao Yan's initiative to connect with them was truly a favor to the Nalan Family.
"Master Yan Xiao, I will lead the way for you!" Nalan Su consciously lowered his posture.
Nalan Yanran walked to Xiao Yan's side and looked at him with admiration in her eyes.
"Master Yan Xiao, didn't you say you would come before the Alchemist Conference? There's still a month until the conference starts, why did you come early?" Nalan Yanran asked.
Xiao Yan thought about his promise to Yun Yun, and a smile unconsciously crept into his voice, "If you have an appointment, you should come early."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yanran assumed that Xiao Yan was referring to her when he mentioned the appointment, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her face, her heart filled with sweetness.
"Master Yan Xiao is indeed stubborn but soft-hearted. He said he would only come at the Alchemist Conference, but he came today... Since he came today, Grandpa can get rid of the Brand Poison sooner, and I will be even happier..."
"Is he so concerned because of me...?" Nalan Yanran wondered absently.
Xiao Yan had no idea that Nalan Yanran had such a vivid imagination.
He wasn't paying any attention to Nalan Yanran; his mind was preoccupied with curing Nalan Jie's poison and figuring out how to use the Seven Illusion Green Spirit Saliva after obtaining it.
If he knew how imaginative Nalan Yanran was, he would have been speechless.
Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, this master and apprentice, are both idiots who share the same bloodline.
"Elder Hai, I'm going to the Nalan Family first. Regarding the Spirit Recovery Purple Pill, I just searched the Medicinal Herbs carefully again and found that I can gather just enough for one Medicinal Herbs."
"I'll refine it for you once I'm done with my work," Xiao Yan said with a smile.
Hai Bodong's eyes widened slightly, a hint of wild joy flashing within them. "Then I'll be waiting for good news!"
He made the right bet!
When Xiao Yan mentioned the Spirit Recovery Purple Pill, he was testing Xiao Yan's resolve.
If he had chosen not to attack Mu Chen back then due to various concerns, Xiao Yan might never have been able to find half of the Medicinal Herbs for the Spirit Recovery Purple Pill by chance.
"Elder Hai, Ya Fei is a very capable manager; she can keep an eye on things." Recalling how efficient Ya Fei was at work, having quickly summoned Hai Bodong earlier, Xiao Yan made a point of mentioning her now.
"That girl Ya Fei, although she lacks Heaven-Swallowing Talent, has excellent management Heaven-Swallowing Talent. She is definitely worth training," Hai Bodong nodded with a smile.
"Then I'll take my leave."
Xiao Yan nodded, and after speaking, he gestured to Nalan Su and Nalan Yanran to lead the way to the Nalan Family.
Under the watchful eyes of many, Xiao Yan left with Nalan Su and Nalan Yanran.
The onlookers, including Jia Xingtian, Fama, and others, all dispersed.
This matter has come to an end, but everyone knows the truth.
Xiao Yan's bounty on the Mu Clan, and his influence as a Sixth-Rank Alchemist on the entire Jia Ma Empire, goes far beyond that.
Misty Cloud Sect.
Yun Yun sat in the main seat of the hall, listening to the report from the elders below.
"Sect Master, we have collected a total of five Beast Flame in the sect so far. Four of them are Fifth-Rank Beast Flame and one is Sixth-Rank Beast Flame. Should we continue to collect them?" Elder Yun Jing reported.
Yun Yun smiled and shook her head, "No need."
She thought to herself, "He'll be in the Imperial Capital soon. I wonder if he'll even look at these Beast Flame. I hope he won't find them offensive."