After Nalan Yanran and Yun Yun left, Nalan Yanran asked her teacher, Yun Yun, "That Lu Changfeng completely ignored us just now. Wasn't that a little too disrespectful?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Yun immediately reprimanded her, telling her never to say anything like that again. He was very likely a Dou Zong expert, and they absolutely could not provoke or offend him.
After being scolded, Nalan Yanran said nothing more, only indicating that she understood.
Meanwhile, Yun Yun thought that she would stay away from the Misty Cloud Sect for the time being. She had to find a way to befriend Lu Changfeng. She also thought that she had to repay his favor. She could use that as a reason to try approaching him, and perhaps establish a good relationship with him.
Thus, two days later, at Yun Yun's invitation, Lu Changfeng arrived at the Nalan Family's entrance, where they had arranged to meet.
At that moment, Nalan Jie was immensely excited and astonished. To think he would actually get to meet the expert who could refine Sect Breaking Pills. Could he really be a Dou Zong expert? Nalan Jie was filled with immense astonishment and excitement.
By the time Lu Changfeng arrived at the Nalan Family's entrance, Nalan Jie and his son, Nalan Su, had already been waiting there for some time.
Seeing Lu Changfeng approach, Nalan Jie immediately went forward to greet him, his face wreathed in smiles and his manner exceedingly respectful.
"You must be Master Lu, Lu Changfeng. I've long heard of your great reputation, indeed I have."
Hearing Nalan Jie's courteous greeting, Lu Changfeng merely nodded slightly without saying much.
After all, although the Nalan Family carried some weight in the Jia Ma Empire, they were not worthy of his regard.
At that moment, Yun Yun also came over from the side and spoke as she looked at Lu Changfeng.
"Master Lu, thank you for honoring us with your presence. I've always kept what happened in the Magical Beast Mountain Range in mind. I invited you here today to thank you again in person."
Hearing Yun Yun say this, Lu Changfeng casually waved his hand.
"It was no more than lifting a hand. You needn't take it to heart, Sect Master Yun."
Although he said that aloud, Lu Changfeng was thinking that Yun Yun certainly knew how to seize an opportunity. Using repayment of a favor as a reason to invite him to the Nalan Family both gave the Nalan Family face and created an opportunity for her to approach him.
Still, Lu Changfeng could not be bothered to expose any of this. To him, such little schemes amounted to nothing at all.
At that moment, Nalan Jie also hurried to invite Lu Changfeng inside, speaking as they walked.
"Master Lu, please come in, please come in. Although our Nalan Family cannot compare to those top powers, we do have some roots in the Jia Ma Empire. Having Master Lu visit today truly brings splendor to our humble home."
After hearing Nalan Jie's words, Lu Changfeng merely gave a mild acknowledgment before following everyone into the Nalan Family residence.
Meanwhile, Nalan Yanran stood to one side, looking at Lu Changfeng's back with somewhat mixed feelings.
After all, just two days earlier, she had been complaining that Lu Changfeng was too disrespectful. Yet now, seeing how respectfully her grandfather and father treated him, even a fool would have understood just how much weight this man carried.
Thus, she dared not say anything more and simply followed quietly behind.
Once everyone arrived in the main hall and sat down, Nalan Jie could not wait to speak.
"Master Lu, I heard from Yun Yun that Jia Xingtian managed to break through to Dou Zong because he took a Sect Breaking Pill you refined?"
Hearing Nalan Jie's question, Lu Changfeng nodded.
"That's right. I did refine the Sect Breaking Pill."
Hearing Lu Changfeng acknowledge it himself, Nalan Jie was even more astonished.
After all, a Sect Breaking Pill was a Sixth-Grade Pill. The people capable of refining one in the entire Jia Ma Empire could be counted on one's fingers. Yet this young man before him could actually refine it. Did that not mean his alchemy had already reached the seventh tier?
At this thought, Nalan Jie grew even more excited.
"Master Lu, forgive my presumptuous question, but has your alchemy already reached the seventh tier?"
Hearing this question, Lu Changfeng did not answer directly, merely smiling slightly.
At the same time, Yun Yun picked up the conversation.
"Old Master Nalan, Master Lu isn't merely highly skilled in alchemy. His strength is probably even greater than mine."
After hearing Yun Yun's words, Nalan Jie and his son, Nalan Su, immediately exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.
After all, Yun Yun was a Dou Huang expert, already among the most powerful figures in the Jia Ma Empire. If even she said Lu Changfeng was stronger than her, did that not make this young man a Dou Zong-level expert?
At this thought, Nalan Jie dared be even less remiss.
"Master Lu, there is actually another matter I'd like to discuss with you, having invited you here today."
Hearing Nalan Jie say this, Lu Changfeng glanced at him.
"Speak freely, Old Master Nalan."
Nalan Jie took a deep breath before slowly speaking.
"Our Nalan Family has some foundations in the Jia Ma Empire, but all these years, we've never had an alchemist we could proudly present. So I would like to befriend you, Master Lu. Should you need anything in the future, the Nalan Family will certainly do everything in its power to help."
After hearing Nalan Jie's words, Lu Changfeng weighed them inwardly. Although the Nalan Family carried some weight in the Jia Ma Empire, they did not really hold much value for him. Still, since they had come offering themselves, it would not be right to refuse them outright.
Thus, he spoke mildly.
"I don't mind being friends, but I'm not particularly fond of trouble."
Hearing Lu Changfeng say this, Nalan Jie immediately understood what he meant and hurriedly replied.
"Of course, of course. Rest assured, Master Lu. Our Nalan Family will absolutely not cause you any trouble."
At that moment, Yun Yun also spoke from the side.
"Master Lu, you helped me so much last time in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. I've always wanted to repay that favor. If you don't mind, you can come to me whenever you need anything in the future."
Hearing Yun Yun say this, Lu Changfeng glanced at her, then smiled slightly.
"I'll remember the favor you owe me, Sect Master Yun. If I need anything, I'll naturally come to you."
Hearing Lu Changfeng say this, Yun Yun also felt a little relieved.
After all, to her, establishing a connection with a Dou Zong-level expert was undoubtedly a good thing for the Misty Cloud Sect.
Meanwhile, Nalan Yanran sat to one side, watching Lu Changfeng talk and laugh with her grandfather and teacher, feeling somewhat reflective.
Just two days earlier, she had thought Lu Changfeng was too disrespectful. Only now, seeing her grandfather's and teacher's attitudes toward him, did she understand that this young man was actually a Dou Zong-level expert.
At this thought, Nalan Yanran could not help stealing a few more looks at Lu Changfeng.
At the same time, Lu Changfeng seemed to notice Nalan Yanran's gaze and turned to glance at her.
Seeing Lu Changfeng look over, Nalan Yanran immediately lowered her head, a faint blush appearing on her face.
Yun Yun also noticed this, but she said nothing, merely thinking to herself that Lu Changfeng was indeed no ordinary person.
After spending roughly two hours at the Nalan Family residence, Lu Changfeng rose to take his leave.
Nalan Jie and his son, Nalan Su, escorted Lu Changfeng all the way to the entrance, their manner exceedingly respectful.
Yun Yun also accompanied them out.
"Master Lu, thank you for honoring us with your presence today. If you have time in the future, please visit the Nalan Family more often."
Hearing Nalan Jie say this, Lu Changfeng merely nodded slightly.
"Certainly."
After saying this, Lu Changfeng turned and left.
Watching Lu Changfeng's departing figure, Nalan Jie was filled with countless emotions.
"To think that such a young genius would appear in the Jia Ma Empire. A Dou Zong expert at twenty years old, and a Seventh-Tier Alchemist as well. Someone like him is truly unheard of."
After hearing Nalan Jie's words, Yun Yun nodded as well.
"Yes, his talent truly defies the heavens. In all my years, I've never seen anyone so monstrous."
Meanwhile, Nalan Yanran stood to one side, listening to her grandfather and teacher's conversation with somewhat mixed feelings.
She suddenly felt that her previous fixations concerning Xiao Yan no longer seemed so important.
After all, compared with this Lu Changfeng before her, what did Xiao Yan amount to?
At this thought, Nalan Yanran could not help wondering inwardly.
Just what is Lu Changfeng's background? Why have I never heard of him before?
At that moment, Yun Yun seemed to notice what was on Nalan Yanran's mind and glanced at her.
"Yanran, what are you thinking about?"
Hearing her teacher's question, Nalan Yanran immediately came back to her senses and shook her head.
"Nothing, Teacher. I just think Lu Changfeng really is impressive."
Hearing Nalan Yanran say this, Yun Yun smiled slightly.
"He's far more than impressive. His future prospects are probably boundless. Yanran, if you see him again, you must be more courteous. Don't ever behave like you did two days ago."
Hearing her teacher say this, Nalan Yanran nodded.
"Teacher, I understand."
At that moment, Nalan Jie also spoke from the side.
"Sect Master Yun is right. Yanran, this Lu Changfeng is absolutely someone our Nalan Family cannot afford to offend. You must be more respectful when you see him in the future."
Hearing her grandfather say the same, Nalan Yanran nodded again.
"Grandfather, I'll remember."
Thus, everyone said no more and went their separate ways.
At that very moment, Lu Changfeng had already returned to the Xiao Clan residence.
Seeing Lu Changfeng return, Xiao Xun'er came forward to greet him. "Brother Changfeng, you're back. How did things go with the Nalan Family?"
Hearing Xiao Xun'er's question, Lu Changfeng smiled slightly.
"Nothing much. I just went over for a visit. The Nalan Family wanted to befriend me."
Hearing Lu Changfeng say this, Xiao Xun'er nodded.
"That's quite good, too. After all, the Nalan Family is a power with some standing in the Jia Ma Empire."
Hearing Xiao Xun'er say this, Lu Changfeng pinched her cheek.
"What, are you worried I couldn't handle it?"
Hearing Lu Changfeng say this, Xiao Xun'er immediately shook her head.
"I'm not worried at all. With your strength, Brother Changfeng, there probably isn't anyone in the entire Jia Ma Empire who's your match."
Hearing Xiao Xun'er say this, Lu Changfeng smiled and said nothing more.
At the same time, Xiao Xun'er leaned against Lu Changfeng, feeling utterly at ease.
After all, to her, as long as Lu Changfeng was there, she did not need to worry no matter what happened.