Arc 4Return to the Jia Ma Empire

Nalan Chenfeng joined Han Yue’s family, then returned to the Jia Ma Empire after securing the Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid and reaching Six-Star Dou Wang. He settled the Xiao Clan’s broken engagement dispute, helped restore Xiao Yan’s cultivation, and began dealing with Ya Fei and Gu Xun'er while keeping his plans for the Ancient Jade in mind.

  • Nalan Chenfeng accompanied Han Yue to the Han Family, where Han Chi approved their engagement and gave Chenfeng the Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash.
  • After defending Han Yue and Han Xue from Hong Feng, Nalan Chenfeng escorted Han Yue back to Jia Nan Academy and later obtained the Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid with Ziyan.
  • Nalan Chenfeng used the fluid to advance to Six-Star Dou Wang, said goodbye to Han Yue and Ziyan, and returned to the Jia Ma Empire with the Snow Demon Sky Ape.
  • At the Xiao Clan, Nalan Chenfeng stopped Nalan Yanran’s public engagement dispute, ended the betrothal, and witnessed Xiao Yan accept her three-year challenge.
  • Nalan Chenfeng sent Nalan Yanran back to the Imperial Capital with the Snow Demon Sky Ape and Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid, while Xiao Yan discovered his cultivation had recovered.
  • Nalan Chenfeng rejected Ya Fei’s marriage proposal but offered to help her take control of the Mittel Family if she obeyed him.
  • Yao Lao revealed himself to Xiao Yan, admitted he had absorbed Xiao Yan’s Dou Qi, and offered to teach him after Xiao Yan set a one-year condition.
  • Nalan Chenfeng questioned Gu Xun'er about her presence and intentions toward the Xiao Clan, and she promised not to harm them.
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Ch. 76You're Dreaming!

Han Yue asked Nalan Chenfeng not to force her younger sister, Han Xue, into a relationship, and he promised he would not. They traveled to Canaan City, where Han Yue’s uncle Han Tian was astonished to see her arrive with the exceptionally young Dou Wang.

  • Han Yue warned Nalan Chenfeng not to use his strength to force Han Xue to accept him, and he promised to leave her alone unless Han Yue herself sent her to him.
  • Nalan Chenfeng and Han Yue set off for Canaan City to meet her uncle, Han Tian.
  • At the Welcome Pavilion, Hu Gan told Han Tian that Han Yue had entered the Inner Academy and hinted that Nalan Chenfeng was involved.
  • Han Tian watched Nalan Chenfeng and Han Yue arrive hand in hand and marveled at the young Dou Wang, whom he considered an exceptional match for the Han Family.

Ch. 77Reunion

Han Yue reunited with her uncle Han Tian and introduced Nalan Chenfeng as her friend, prompting Han Tian to welcome the talented young Dou Wang warmly. Han Tian agreed to let Nalan Chenfeng take the Han Family’s Earth Tier fire-attribute Dou Technique, and Han Yue asked when they would leave.

  • Han Yue entered the room with Nalan Chenfeng and greeted Hu Gan, Han Tian, and the Han Family woman.
  • Han Yue introduced Nalan Chenfeng as her friend and said she wanted to bring him to the Han Family.
  • Han Tian praised Nalan Chenfeng’s talent and welcomed him as a promising match for Han Yue.
  • Hu Gan left after asking Han Tian to look after Nalan Chenfeng during the journey.
  • Han Yue explained that Chenfeng had helped her obtain an Earth Tier cultivation method and offered him the Han Family’s Earth Tier fire-attribute Dou Technique.
  • Han Tian agreed to give Chenfeng the technique, and Han Yue asked her uncle when they would leave.

Ch. 78Journey to Central Plains

Han Yue, Nalan Chenfeng, Han Tian, and Han Su traveled from the Black-Corner Region to Tianya City to take the Luo Family’s Spatial Wormhole to Central Plains Continent. After the wormhole opened, they boarded a Spatial Ship and entered the vortex.

  • Han Tian explained the route to Central Plains and learned that Nalan Chenfeng came from the Jia Ma Empire on the Northwest Continent.
  • Han Tian and Han Su escorted Han Yue and Nalan Chenfeng on Griffin Beasts for nearly half a month to Tianya City.
  • Han Tian arranged for them to pay the Luo Family’s fee and wait for its Spatial Wormhole to open.
  • At Tianya City’s Spatial Plaza, Nalan Chenfeng examined the wormhole and sensed its immense spatial power.
  • Han Tian activated a Spatial Ship, and the group entered the Spatial Wormhole.

Ch. 80Arrival

Nalan Chenfeng traveled with Han Tian, Han Yue, and Han Su through a Spatial Wormhole to the Central Plains and then continued to Tian Bei City. The group arrived at the Han Family estate, where the family’s rivalry with the Hong Family and the threat posed by the Wind Lightning Pavilion shaped the situation awaiting them.

  • Han Tian explained the Spatial Wormhole and guided the Spatial Ship toward Purple Cloud City while Nalan Chenfeng marveled at the spatial barriers and Dou Zun power.
  • After a month of travel, Han Yue spotted the exit, and Han Tian led the group out onto the Central Plains Continent.
  • Nalan Chenfeng observed the Central Plains’ larger cities and denser natural energy before Han Tian set out with the group for the Han Family.
  • After another half month, the group reached Tian Bei City, where the Han and Hong Families competed for control and the Hong Family gained confidence through Hong Chen’s entry into the Northern Pavilion.
  • Han Tian, Han Su, Han Yue, and Nalan Chenfeng arrived at the Han Family estate on a Griffin Beast, and Han Yue excitedly greeted someone as she got home.

Ch. 81Sisters

Han Yue reunited with her younger sister, Han Xue, after returning to the Han Family with Nalan Chenfeng. As Han Xue began scrutinizing Nalan Chenfeng, he planned a return to the Jia Ma Empire to prepare for Nalan Yanran’s engagement dispute and secure the Xiao Clan’s Ancient Jade.

  • Han Xue rushed to Han Yue and tearfully embraced her after nearly five years apart.
  • Han Tian introduced Nalan Chenfeng as a guest, and Han Xue questioned who he was while noticing Han Yue’s shy reaction.
  • Han Xue teased Han Yue about Nalan Chenfeng, then privately resolved to examine him carefully.
  • Nalan Chenfeng thought about Nalan Yanran’s upcoming engagement dispute and decided to return to the Jia Ma Empire to prepare.
  • Nalan Chenfeng planned to take the Green Lotus Core Flame and secretly acquire the Xiao Clan’s Ancient Jade.

Ch. 82Betrothal

Nalan Chenfeng visited the Han Family, where Han Chi agreed to his betrothal to Han Yue after learning of his talent and their relationship. Han Yue presented her sister Han Xue with an Earth Tier cultivation method and explained Chenfeng's help, while Chenfeng looked forward to receiving the Han Family's promised Dou Technique.

  • Han Tian led Nalan Chenfeng into the Han Family and promised to teach him the Nine-Turn Wind Roaming Step.
  • Han Tian told Han Chi that Han Yue and Nalan Chenfeng loved each other, and Han Chi was astonished by Chenfeng's strength and agreed to the match.
  • Han Xue learned that Nalan Chenfeng was a fifteen-year-old Three-Star Dou Wang and realized her sister was romantically involved with him.
  • Han Yue gave Han Xue the Low Earth Tier Frost Art and credited Nalan Chenfeng with helping her obtain it.
  • Han Chi declared that he would promise Han Yue to Nalan Chenfeng.

Ch. 83Han Yue's Thoughts (4/5)

Han Chi accepted Han Yue and Nalan Chenfeng’s engagement and offered Nalan Chenfeng access to the Han Family’s Dou Techniques. The next morning, Han Yue took Nalan Chenfeng to the Dou Technique Pavilion, where he asked about the name and secret of a low-level technique.

  • Han Chi approved Han Yue’s engagement to Nalan Chenfeng, and the Han elders voiced their support.
  • Han Chi invited Nalan Chenfeng to choose a Dou Technique from the Han Family’s collection and sent Han Yue to show him to a vacant courtyard.
  • Han Xue followed Han Yue and Nalan Chenfeng to the courtyard, where Han Yue declined Nalan Chenfeng’s suggestion that they live together so she could spend time with her sister.
  • Nalan Chenfeng cultivated overnight, then joined Han Yue on the way to the Dou Technique Pavilion, where Han Chi was waiting.
  • Han Yue rebuked Han Family disciples who stared at her and Nalan Chenfeng, and Nalan Chenfeng asked about a low-level Han Family Dou Technique.

Ch. 84Queen Medusa (5/5)

Nalan Chenfeng received the Han Family’s Low Earth Tier Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash to cultivate. In the Tagor Desert, Queen Medusa defeated the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor but spared its life, while deciding she needed a Heavenly Flame to break through to Dou Zong.

  • Han Yue told Nalan Chenfeng that the Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash was a Low Earth Tier technique reserved for fire-affinity Han Family members who had reached Dou Wang.
  • Han Chi gave Nalan Chenfeng the Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash scroll and told him to return it to the Dou Technique Pavilion within a month.
  • White Fang, the Eight-Winged Black Snake Emperor, asked Queen Medusa to marry him outside the Snake-People Tribe’s Sacred City.
  • Queen Medusa overwhelmed White Fang, severed two of his wings, and left him alive.
  • Queen Medusa resolved to find the Heavenly Flame beneath the Tagor Desert to evolve her bloodline and reach Dou Zong.
  • A middle-aged man arrived to shield White Fang, and Queen Medusa ordered him to take White Fang away from the Snake-People Tribe.

Ch. 85Strength Improved, Little Sister-in-Law

Nalan Chenfeng trained the Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash and the Nine-Turn Wind Roaming Step in the Han Family's back mountain, then accompanied Han Yue and Han Xue through Tian Bei City. When Hong Feng insulted the Han sisters, Nalan Chenfeng revealed his strength and slapped him.

  • Nalan Chenfeng split a mountain with the Flame Dragon Splitting Sky Slash, impressing Han Tian with his progress.
  • Han Tian demonstrated the Nine-Turn Wind Roaming Step and told Nalan Chenfeng to continue cultivating it on his own.
  • Nalan Chenfeng teased Han Xue about calling him brother-in-law, then joined her and Han Yue on a stroll through Tian Bei City.
  • Han Yue and Han Xue encountered Hong Feng and his companions in the street, and Hong Feng spoke to Han Yue disrespectfully.
  • Nalan Chenfeng released his Dou Wang aura, rushed forward, slapped Hong Feng, and told him to get lost.

Ch. 86Sisters' Deep Affection, Han Chi's Gift

Nalan Chenfeng defended Han Yue and Han Xue from Hong Feng, then spent time with the Han sisters before leaving Tian Bei City with Han Yue for Jia Nan Academy. Han Chi gave him a jade box as he entrusted Han Yue to his care.

  • Nalan Chenfeng struck Hong Feng and drove the Hong Family group away after Hong Feng harassed Han Yue and Han Xue.
  • Han Xue approved of Nalan Chenfeng for protecting the sisters, while Han Yue apologized and he reassured her that the Han Family’s affairs were his own.
  • Half a month later, Han Yue prepared to leave for Jia Nan Academy, and Han Xue expressed how much she would miss her sister.
  • Han Xue warned Nalan Chenfeng to take care of Han Yue and not bully her, and Han Yue teased him about his lecherous nature.
  • Han Chi praised Nalan Chenfeng, asked him to escort Han Yue home when she next returned to the Central Plains, and handed him a jade box.

Ch. 87Dou Ling Pill, Ziyan's Suspicions

Nalan Chenfeng received a top-grade Dou Ling Pill from the Han Family and returned to Jia Nan Academy with Han Yue, nearing a breakthrough to Four-Star Dou Wang. At the Wind Pavilion, Ziyan's spiritual herb vanished, and she accused Nalan Chenfeng of stealing it.

  • Han Chi gave Nalan Chenfeng a top-grade Dou Ling Pill from Han Yue's great-grandfather and explained that it could raise a Dou Wang's strength by one star.
  • Nalan Chenfeng and Han Yue's group traveled for two months back to Canaan City, escorted safely by Han Tian.
  • Han Tian warned Han Yue not to return to the Central Plains alone until she reached Dou Wang, and Nalan Chenfeng promised to escort her.
  • Hu Gan noticed that Nalan Chenfeng was close to advancing to Four-Star Dou Wang, and Nalan Chenfeng took Han Yue toward the Inner Academy.
  • Ziyan's spiritual herb disappeared from her hand, and she called out for Nalan Chenfeng, accusing him of stealing it.

Ch. 88Burning Flame Valley's Plan, Ziyan's Excitement

Nalan Chenfeng tested his improved abilities against Ziyan, then asked her to help locate Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid guarded by a Snow Demon Sky Ape. Ziyan recognized the treasure and eagerly agreed to go, while Nalan Chenfeng planned to wait until he reached Four-Star Dou Wang.

  • Nalan Chenfeng returned Ziyan's herb after teasing her and demonstrated that his new movement technique let him take it from her during Time Stop.
  • Nalan Chenfeng asked Ziyan to locate Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, explaining that a Snow Demon Sky Ape guarded it.
  • Nalan Chenfeng considered pursuing the Burning Flame Valley's Heaven Tier cultivation method by earning Tang Zhen's trust with a Fire Bodhi Pill.
  • Ziyan recognized the Snow Demon Sky Ape and the treasure, then excitedly proposed setting out at once.
  • Nalan Chenfeng said they would leave after he reached Four-Star Dou Wang in the next couple of days because the beast's berserk bloodline would make it dangerous for Ziyan alone.

Ch. 89Four-Star Dou Wang, Su Qian's Helplessness

Nalan Chenfeng reached Four-Star Dou Wang after cultivating in seclusion, then flew with Ziyan toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range to seek the Snow Demon Sky Ape and its earth core body-tempering fluid. Su Qian secretly followed them as they reached the forest near the ape’s valley.

  • Nalan Chenfeng advised Ziyan that her slow cultivation came from her unusual constitution and inefficiently absorbing energy from medicinal herbs, and promised to help her someday.
  • Nalan Chenfeng spent two days cultivating in his room and broke through to Four-Star Dou Wang early on the third day.
  • Ziyan waited outside Nalan Chenfeng’s courtyard and urged him to leave, and he flew with her toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
  • Su Qian watched Nalan Chenfeng and Ziyan depart, sighed, and secretly followed them to protect them.
  • After more than two hours of flight, Nalan Chenfeng and Ziyan reached a steep solitary peak surrounded by a vast primeval forest, where the Snow Demon Sky Ape lived in a valley.

Ch. 90Effortlessly in Control, Striking to Draw Blood

Nalan Chenfeng and Ziyan confronted the Snow Demon Sky Ape to claim the Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid. After wounding him badly, Nalan Chenfeng offered to spare him and share some of the fluid if he submitted, leaving the ape to consider the bargain.

  • Ziyan led Nalan Chenfeng to the valley where the Snow Demon Sky Ape guarded the Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid.
  • When the ape refused to hand over the treasure, Nalan Chenfeng attacked him while Ziyan struck him from behind.
  • The Snow Demon Sky Ape activated his Berserk Bloodline, but Nalan Chenfeng evaded his attacks and repeatedly struck the same wound.
  • Nalan Chenfeng used Flame Explosion Fist to tear open the ape’s wound, making the injured beast stop fighting.
  • Nalan Chenfeng promised to spare the ape and offered him some Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid if he submitted, along with a possible chance to take human form.

Ch. 91Body-Tempering Fluid, Thoughts of Returning

Nalan Chenfeng persuaded the injured Snow Demon Sky Ape to submit by promising it a Transformation Pill in exchange for serving his family. He then took Ziyan to the underground source of Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid, where he planned to gather some for cultivation before returning to the Jia Ma Empire.

  • Nalan Chenfeng offered the Snow Demon Sky Ape the possibility of obtaining a Transformation Pill if it served him and his family, and the beast agreed to submit.
  • Nalan Chenfeng named the Snow Demon Sky Ape Snow Ape and told it to recover in the valley while he left it some Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid.
  • Ziyan asked to use Snow Ape as a mount, while Nalan Chenfeng sensed Great Elder Su Qian nearby and warned her not to visit the dangerous mountain range alone.
  • Nalan Chenfeng led Ziyan into the underground cavern where the Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid formed, and Ziyan began drinking from the stalactites.
  • Nalan Chenfeng resolved to gather some of the concentrated fluid and use it to advance two stars before returning to the Jia Ma Empire.

Ch. 92Claiming the Treasure, Han Yue's Temptation

Nalan Chenfeng collected the primal and diluted earth core body-tempering fluid from the cavern, leaving some behind so it could form again. Back at the academy, he declined Han Yue's offer to accompany him to the Jia Ma Empire and gave her a specially blended bottle before she offered to repay him that night.

  • Nalan Chenfeng carefully collected most of the primal earth core body-tempering fluid and filled more than a hundred jade bottles with the diluted fluid.
  • Nalan Chenfeng told Ziyan it was time to leave, and she pleaded for a share of the fluid he had collected.
  • At Courtyard Seven, Han Yue asked whether she could go with Nalan Chenfeng to the Jia Ma Empire, but he said the risks of his plans made it better for her to stay at the academy.
  • Han Yue accepted that decision and told Nalan Chenfeng to be careful, then they kissed.
  • Nalan Chenfeng gave Han Yue a bottle of diluted earth core body-tempering fluid enhanced with two drops of primal essence and explained how it could improve her foundation and cultivation.
  • Han Yue accepted the bottle and offered to repay Nalan Chenfeng that night.

Ch. 93Half a Year Later, the Misty Cloud Council

Nalan Chenfeng spent over five months cultivating in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, reached the six-star Dou King realm, and prepared to return to the Jia Ma Empire. Meanwhile, Yun Yun announced that Nalan Yanran would become the Misty Cloud Sect's Young Sect Master.

  • Nalan Chenfeng swallowed the earth core body-tempering fluid and cultivated in the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, advancing from Four-Star Dou Wang to six-star Dou King.
  • Nalan Chenfeng told Su Qian he was returning to his clan and might be away for several years, then said goodbye to Han Yue and Ziyan.
  • Nalan Chenfeng left with the Snow Demon Sky Ape for the Jia Ma Empire, planning to use the journey to cultivate and pursue greater strength.
  • Yun Yun gathered the Misty Cloud Sect's elders and stewards and officially named Nalan Yanran the sect's Young Sect Master.

Ch. 94Returning to Jia Ma, Xiao Yan's Embarrassment

Nalan Yanran became the Misty Cloud Sect's Young Sect Master and prepared to break off her engagement with the Xiao Clan, while Nalan Chenfeng returned to the Jia Ma Empire. At the Xiao Clan reception, Xiao Yan was mocked and deliberately left without a seat as Nalan Yanran arrived with Ge Ye.

  • Yun Yun gave Nalan Yanran the Young Sect Master Token, and Nalan Yanran said she would speak with her father before visiting the Xiao Clan to end her engagement.
  • Yun Yun reminded Nalan Yanran to show proper courtesy to her grandteacher, who was in seclusion.
  • Nalan Chenfeng crossed the Jia Ma Empire's northwestern border on the Snow Demon Sky Ape.
  • Xiao Yan found that his Dou Qi was disappearing again and went to the reception hall at Xiao Zhan's request.
  • Xiao Yan saw Ge Ye, Nalan Yanran, and a young man from the Misty Cloud Sect, then discovered that the Xiao Clan had left him no seat.
  • Nalan Yanran silently disapproved of the Xiao Clan's treatment of Xiao Yan as the Second Elder mocked the situation and offered to arrange a seat.

Ch. 96Everyone marveled; stepping in to teach a lesson (two chapters in one)

Nalan Chenfeng returned to the Xiao Clan as a Dou Wang and intervened after Nalan Yanran publicly broke her engagement to Xiao Yan. He reprimanded both siblings and left the clan’s engagement decision with Xiao Zhan.

  • The Xiao Clan members were stunned when Nalan Chenfeng arrived as a sixteen-year-old Dou Wang.
  • Nalan Chenfeng told Xiao Zhan he would handle the dispute, then made Xiao Yan repeat his insult and heard him apologize.
  • Nalan Chenfeng questioned Nalan Yanran for nearly threatening the Xiao Clan and ordered her to stand aside.
  • Nalan Chenfeng said Nalan Yanran’s visit would end Xiao Yan’s cultivation trial, then kicked him to the floor.
  • Nalan Chenfeng slapped Nalan Yanran and criticized her for bringing Misty Cloud Sect members to break the engagement publicly.
  • Nalan Chenfeng said the engagement had long been meaningless and asked Xiao Zhan whether he agreed.

Ch. 97A Different Three-Year Agreement

Nalan Chenfeng ended the betrothal dispute and promised Xiao Zhan that Xiao Yan’s talent might recover, while reprimanding Nalan Yanran for bringing the Misty Cloud Sect to pressure the Xiao Clan. Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan then agreed to settle their personal conflict in a fair fight at Misty Cloud Mountain Summit three years later.

  • Xiao Zhan accepted that the betrothal would end and asked Nalan Chenfeng about Xiao Yan’s restored talent, and Nalan Chenfeng told him to seek him out if it had not recovered by the next day.
  • Nalan Chenfeng reprimanded Nalan Yanran for using the Misty Cloud Sect’s influence to break off the betrothal, and Xiao Yan agreed that the matter was settled.
  • Nalan Yanran challenged Xiao Yan, but he objected that their difference in strength made a fight unfair and urged her to wait until he had cultivated for several years.
  • Nalan Yanran proposed a three-year agreement: they would fight at Misty Cloud Mountain Summit, and Xiao Yan would have to kneel to greet her if he lost.
  • Xiao Yan accepted the agreement and vowed to meet Nalan Yanran at the Misty Cloud Sect in three years to prove he would not remain useless.

Ch. 98The Xiao Clan's scheme: a Fifth-Rank Magical Beast!

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran formalized a three-year challenge after ending their marriage agreement, while Nalan Chenfeng planned to stay in Wu Tan City to pursue his own goals. The Snow Demon Sky Ape arrived, stunning the city, and Nalan Chenfeng sent it with Nalan Yanran to the Imperial Capital.

  • Xiao Yan vowed to challenge Nalan Yanran on Misty Cloud Mountain in three years, and Nalan Chenfeng warned him that his younger sister would be difficult to defeat.
  • Nalan Chenfeng decided not to return to the Imperial Capital yet and privately planned how to take the Xiao Clan's Tou She Ancient God Jade without attracting suspicion.
  • Nalan Yanran formally left the Xiao Clan after Xiao Zhan assured her that the marriage agreement was over for good.
  • The Snow Demon Sky Ape flew into Wu Tan City, prompting Jia Lie Bi and Ya Fei to investigate the disturbance at the Xiao Clan.
  • Nalan Chenfeng introduced the Snow Demon Sky Ape to Nalan Yanran and ordered it to take her and her companions back to the Imperial Capital.

Ch. 99Ya Fei Requests an Audience, Diverting the Trouble

Nalan Chenfeng gave Nalan Yanran a Fifth-Rank Magical Beast and Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid before she returned to the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, while Xiao Yan discovered that his cultivation talent had recovered. Ya Fei visited the Xiao Clan to learn about the day’s commotion and requested an audience with Nalan Chenfeng, who considered using the visit to help divert attention from the Xiao Clan and the Ancient Jade.

  • Nalan Chenfeng reconciled with Nalan Yanran, gave her the Snow Demon Sky Ape and Earth Core Body-Tempering Fluid, and sent her back toward the Jia Ma Imperial Capital.
  • Xiao Yan cultivated without losing his Dou Qi and realized his talent had returned, then wondered whether Nalan Yanran was connected to his recovery.
  • Xiao Zhan received Ya Fei at the Xiao Clan after she arrived seeking information about the Dou Wang and Fifth-Rank Magical Beast seen in Wu Tan City.
  • Xiao Zhan told Ya Fei that Nalan Chenfeng was staying with the Xiao Clan, and Ya Fei asked to visit him because they had met in the Imperial Capital.
  • Nalan Chenfeng agreed to receive Ya Fei and considered using the resulting commotion to draw attention away from the Xiao Clan and conceal the Ancient Jade.

Ch. 100A choice of fate, Yao Lao appears

Nalan Chenfeng recruited Ya Fei as his subordinate, offering to help her control the Mittel Family and escape Mu Zhan. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan renewed his resolve to grow stronger and discovered Yao Lao inside his ring, who offered to become his master.

  • Nalan Chenfeng met Ya Fei and rejected her suggestion of a marriage alliance, saying she was not qualified to be his partner.
  • Nalan Chenfeng offered to help Ya Fei take control of the Mittel Family if she obeyed him, and Ya Fei accepted.
  • Xiao Yan climbed the mountain behind the Xiao Clan estate, celebrated that he could cultivate again, and vowed to prove himself to Nalan Yanran.
  • Yao Lao revealed himself from Xiao Yan's ring and said Xiao Yan had passed his test and could take him as his master.
  • Yao Lao praised Nalan Chenfeng as a Six-Star Dou King at sixteen, shocking Xiao Yan.

Ch. 101The Freak in Yao Lao's Eyes (Extra Chapter!)

Xiao Yan learned that Yao Lao had absorbed his Dou Qi for three years and reluctantly bargained for Yao Lao’s help reaching the Seventh Stage before his coming-of-age ceremony. Meanwhile, Gu Xun'er visited Nalan Chenfeng, leaving her reason for coming unexplained.

  • Yao Lao admitted he had absorbed Xiao Yan’s Dou Qi to strengthen his foundations and test his character, prompting Xiao Yan to curse him and demand he leave.
  • Yao Lao compared Xiao Yan unfavorably to Nalan Chenfeng, and Xiao Yan realized Chenfeng’s arrival had helped bring Yao Lao out of hiding.
  • Xiao Yan refused to become Yao Lao’s disciple but agreed to reconsider if Yao Lao helped him reach the Seventh Stage of Dou Qi within a year.
  • Yao Lao asked whether Xiao Yan wanted to become an Alchemist.
  • Gu Xun'er arrived at Nalan Chenfeng’s courtyard, greeted him, and sat down when he invited her.

Ch. 102His identity exposed, Xun'er gets angry

Nalan Chenfeng spoke with Gu Xun'er, learned she planned to remain with the Xiao Clan a while longer, and warned her not to harm them before sending her away. Gu Xun'er left angrily, while Xiao Yan stayed on the back mountain with Yao Lao and worried about finding gold coins.

  • Nalan Chenfeng discussed the Great Thousand World story with Gu Xun'er and gave her an ending in which the Heavenly Evil God died and peace returned.
  • Nalan Chenfeng exposed Ling Ying's presence and asked Gu Xun'er when she would leave and whether she would harm the Xiao Clan; she said she would stay a while longer and would not hurt them.
  • Nalan Chenfeng ended the conversation and returned to his room, leaving Gu Xun'er embarrassed and angry.
  • Xiao Yan remained on the back mountain with Yao Lao, vented his frustrations, and wondered where he could borrow gold coins.
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