The First Round of Detoxification Concludes

The night was dim, and a massive pale blue flame swirled in the night sky, particularly dazzling. The loud explosion caused Nalan Su and Nalan Meili to cover their ears.

"Heavenly Flame... it is the direction of Grandfather's secret chamber," Nalan Meili said, covering her eyes with her arm.

Looking at that pale blue flame swirling with extremely terrifying destructive power, cold sweat poured from Nalan Su's forehead as he lost his voice and said, "With such a level and scale of Heavenly Flame, I fear even Father himself..."

Before his words could finish, a very familiar wave of Dou Qi erupted from behind the swirling pale blue flame, causing the expressions of the two to freeze.

"A very familiar breath!"

"It is Grandfather's Dou Qi. Grandfather is fine." Nalan Meili's emotions were extremely excited, and tears of excitement continuously flowed from the corners of her eyes.

Along with that wave of Dou Qi, a large amount of dust and white gas rose.

For a time, the situation inside could not be seen clearly. After Nalan Meili covered her mouth and suddenly coughed a few times, a black figure slowly appeared.

Amidst the ruins of the building, a robust elderly figure finally gradually became clear, sharp eyes blooming within.

"What are you crying for? This old man is living well. My life is tenacious, I cannot die," a robust and powerful voice emitted from the elderly man.

Upon seeing the elderly man's appearance, Nalan Meili's figure moved rapidly, throwing herself into the embrace of the elderly man, who was precisely Nalan Jie.

"Grandfather! It is truly you. It is wonderful that you are fine."

Looking at his granddaughter crying with excitement, Nalan Jie was very gratified, laughing as he said, "Without seeing my granddaughter become a top-tier expert, this old man is reluctant to die. Haha, quickly, quickly stand up."

Nalan Su had still never seen the old patriarch so energetic, excitedly stepping forward, "Father, has this Luo Poison completely vanished?"

Nalan Jie shook his head, but appeared extremely relaxed, as if this Luo Poison that had entangled him for many years no longer posed a threat.

The few people conversed with one another for a few words. Nalan Meili always felt something was missing, and only after a moment did she react, speaking to ask, "Grandfather, where is that alchemist carrying the Heavenly Flame?"

Nalan Jie tilted his head back, speaking in a highly appreciative tone.

"He is behind. To think this person's method of controlling the flame is actually so proficient. Such a terrifying Heavenly Flame actually did not injure this old man. His skill is feared to have already surpassed Gu He's disciple, Liu Ling."

"It was thanks to Senior Nalan's cooperation, otherwise this thing would not have been easy to suppress." Within the mist, a tall figure slowly walked out, a bit of dust on the white silk cloth covering his eyes.

The reason Chu Chen came out slightly late was because during the brief clash with the Luo Poison, a portion of the Luo Poison remained.

Within it was preserved quite a bit of the strength of the Dou Wang expert Nalan Jie. After preserving these Dou Qi essences and toxins, Chu Chen only then walked out.

"Little brother, I wonder how to address you?" Nalan Jie asked.

"Chu Chen. Old Master Nalan, the Luo Poison on your body has not been completely resolved. For a period of time, it is still better for you to restrain yourself," Chu Chen warned.

"Good, good, I understand. Now that we have you acting, little brother, is there still any fear that this Luo Poison cannot be handled? Haha, little brother, you have helped me greatly today, and also allowed me to witness the rise of a future expert.

Your future achievements will not be lower than that Pill King Gu He. Is little brother interested in joining our Nalan Clan?"

Facing Nalan Jie's invitation, Chu Chen declined very decisively, "My apologies. I have no interest in your Nalan Clan. My coming here to remove the poison is solely for my own benefit, with no other thoughts."

Chu Chen's decisive refusal caused the three to be somewhat startled. The Nalan Clan was one of the top clans in the imperial capital of the Jia Ma Empire, possessing immense financial resources, not to mention having the Yunlan Sect, the future number one sect of the empire, backing them.

Such a treasure land that others would break their heads to join, yet this Chu Chen declined without even thinking. The few people stood in place for a time. In their eyes, there were only two possibilities for Chu Chen's words.

First, Chu Chen was speaking nonsense, saying the wrong words.

Second, Chu Chen's head was not working well.

"Right, I wonder what conditions you agreed to give this little brother?" Nalan Jie asked with great curiosity. Upon being asked, the father and daughter were somewhat panicked, looking at each other in silence.

"Grandfather, it is the Naling."

"Naling!" Nalan Jie's face was filled with shock, his voice becoming much louder, "Do you know how precious that object is, to say you would give it to him?"

Nalan Su awkwardly stepped forward to pull Nalan Meili to the side, "Father, initially it was only because this little brother possessed a special flame, so we harbored a sliver of hope to invite him over.

This Naling, we believed we would not have to give it out. Who could have thought this little brother actually possesses a Naling."

Chu Chen felt the atmosphere was slightly subtle, speaking to say, "Exchanging the Naling for your life, this transaction is not a loss. If your Nalan Clan lacks you, this marshal, I fear things will not go well. What, do you wish to go back on your word?"

Hearing these impolite words, Nalan Jie's face shifted slightly, "Little brother, you speak straightforwardly enough. However, the value of this Naling is too high. How about this, my Nalan Clan will produce an item of equivalent value to exchange with you, what do you think..."

"No exchange," Chu Chen answered decisively, "My coming to the Nalan Clan this time was precisely for this object. My apologies, I cannot change it."

"Why don't you consider it? My granddaughter did not consider things thoroughly; this matter was somewhat hasty." Nalan Jie's tone could be said to have given Chu Chen ample face.

"Old Master Nalan, your Luo Poison has not been completely removed, and over time it will relapse.

At that time, your life will still be in danger. If you cannot give it, then do not ask me for anything. As for an alchemist with a Heavenly Flame, you can go find someone else.

Had I known your Nalan Clan would perform such a scene, I would absolutely not have come. Once you have considered it thoroughly, go to Mittel to find me. Farewell."

Nalan Jie's face suddenly changed, his tone shifting from amiable to a hint of anger, "Kid, your tone makes me very uncomfortable. Do you know whom you are speaking to?"

Facing the suddenly changed aura, a trace of aura fluctuation began to appear behind Chu Chen, his wings ready to unfold at any moment.

"What, is the famous Nalan Clan intending to forcefully keep me, a junior, here? Are you not afraid of ruining your reputation if this spreads?"

"Do you still want this Naling?"

"Indeed, no exchange!"

The two stared at each other across a distance, the subtle atmosphere on the verge of exploding, giving a feeling that they would fight in the next second.

Watching these two confrontational fellows, Nalan Su and Nalan Meili did not know how to advise them for a time. Nalan Su was still seeing someone speak to Nalan Jie in such a manner for the first time.

The Nalan Clan had dominated the Jia Ma Empire for many years, their power and status known to all. Few would directly clash with members of the clan.

Although the Nalan Clan had not handled this matter well, anyone else would still give them some face.

Was this Chu Chen a newborn calf unafraid of tigers? Or did he truly possess that confidence?