"Since Elder Hai Bodong has something to discuss with you, I naturally shouldn't keep you any longer."
Seeing Su Tian's serious expression, Nalan Yanran froze briefly, then nodded gently. An understanding smile appeared on her lovely face as she spoke.
Now that Su Tian had removed the brand poison from Nalan Jie's body, his task was complete.
And now that the Mittel Family had urgent business with Su Tian, insisting that he stay would show a lack of consideration.
With Nalan Yanran's temperament, she naturally would not do such a thing.
Even though she harbored feelings for Su Tian that she could neither explain nor define.
"Thank you for being so understanding, Miss Nalan."
Hearing this, Su Tian gave Nalan Yanran a long look and smiled faintly without saying anything more.
He cupped his hands toward Nalan Yanran and lingered no longer. Without needing her to lead the way, he turned and headed straight for the gates.
As Nalan Yanran watched his departing figure, her delicate hand involuntarily tightened around the hem of her clothes.
A crystalline gleam flickered in her beautiful eyes, seemingly holding some inexplicable thoughts.
After leaving the Nalan Family, Su Tian did not pause for a moment, hurrying straight toward the Mittel Family's residence.
Within moments, he appeared outside the Mittel Family's gates.
Looking up at the large characters on the plaque, Su Tian drew a deep breath, then walked inside under the guards' respectful gazes.
"Mr. Su Tian, the clan chief and the others are waiting for your return in the council hall."
Seeing Su Tian approach, an attendant waiting inside the gates immediately came forward, bowing respectfully as he spoke.
Su Tian glanced at him and frowned slightly, but said nothing, merely nodding.
Then, led by the attendant, Su Tian headed toward the