The Young Sect Master Appears in Person, Seeking Detoxification

A Profound-tier Dou Skill, and one that could advance, possessed immense potential, naturally far stronger than ordinary low-grade cultivation methods.

However, Chu Chen had little interest. He knew that according to auction house custom, the first items were merely appetizers; the truly good treasures were always reserved for later. Although the "advancing" nature of this Dou Skill was quite appealing, cultivating it to its final stage required a great deal of time and effort, so Chu Chen decided to close his eyes and rest in his seat.

Chu Chen's position was within the Mi Te Er Clan's area, right next to the Yun Lan Sect's section. At this moment, Na Lan Yan Ran cast her gaze towards Chu Chen.

Before Ya Fei took the stage, she had learned of Na Lan Jie's Falling Poison outbreak, and thus seized the opportunity to do a favor by revealing to Na Lan Yan Ran that Chu Chen possessed a white flame. Ya Fei knew it wasn't a legendary Heavenly Flame, but it was certainly stronger than ordinary flames, so she suggested Na Lan Yan Ran try her luck.

With a "grasping at straws" mentality, Na Lan Yan Ran decided to give it a try. Pill King Gu He had once said that the treatment method required an extremely powerful flame, and special flames often far surpassed ordinary ones.

"Are you Mister Chu Chen?" Na Lan Yan Ran spoke in a refined voice, attracting the attention of everyone around, as she was not one to initiate conversations.

Chu Chen opened his eyes and tilted his head slightly: "Miss Na Lan, is there something you need?"

"Elder Sister Ya Fei said you possess a white flame?"

Hearing this, everyone around looked curiously at this unfamiliar man. Chu Chen smiled inwardly, thinking that Ya Fei was truly a seasoned businesswoman, hitting several targets with one arrow: she strengthened the relationship between the Mi Te Er and Na Lan clans, put the future Yun Lan Sect Master in her debt, and also helped him raise his reputation in preparation for establishing the Myriad Pill Alliance later. Revealing the flame was no issue, as it wasn't a Heavenly Flame, so he didn't fear covetous eyes.

"Miss Na Lan misunderstands. My flame is not a Heavenly Flame, but a Beast Flame I accidentally acquired from a fire-attribute demonic beast. Although it's stronger than ordinary fire, it's still far inferior to a Heavenly Flame. I'm afraid it won't be of much help to the Old Master."

Upon hearing Chu Chen's words, Na Lan Yan Ran and the eavesdroppers were all disappointed. She lowered her head and sighed. Just then, a warm hand rested on her shoulder; it was her Master, Yun Yun.

"Chu Chen, I have seen the power of your flame. Perhaps it truly can be tried once, consider it a favor to me." Yun Yun spoke, unable to bear seeing her beloved disciple disheartened.

"Mister Chu Chen, if you are willing to try, whether successful or not, the Na Lan Clan will not treat you poorly." Na Lan Yan Ran looked at Chu Chen as if he were her last resort.

Chu Chen pondered for a moment, then asked: "I wonder what reward the Na Lan Clan offers for the treatment?"

"One million gold coins, one Seven Illusions Green Spirit Immortal, one Profound-tier Dou Skill, and one Profound-tier cultivation method from the Na Lan Clan." Na Lan Yan Ran replied quickly, clearly having repeated this many times.

"Seven Illusions Green Spirit Immortal? What is that?"

"It is a type of plant whose roots can be refined into a mysterious liquid, which helps restore spiritual power."

Chu Chen nodded. He remembered that in the original plot, Xiao Yan, to save Qing Lin, clashed with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, forcefully fusing flames which caused Yao Lao to fall into a deep sleep. Xiao Yan then went to the imperial capital to find medicinal ingredients to restore Yao Lao's soul and coincidentally treated Na Lan Jie's Falling Poison with a Heavenly Flame in exchange for the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Immortal. But now the plot had changed; Xiao Yan had no Heavenly Flame, and Yao Lao was safe and sound.

"Miss Na Lan, among those rewards, I am only interested in the Seven Illusions Green Spirit Immortal. If I truly cure the Old Master, I would like an additional Na Ling." Chu Chen stated his clear objective.

"A Na Ling? I must ask my father about this." With that, Na Lan Yan Ran hastily departed. Chu Chen knew that Na Lings were very rare, and only major clans like the Na Lan Clan could afford to possess them. Indeed, a moment later, she returned with an affirmative answer.

"Then I will give it a try, doing my utmost." Chu Chen said. Na Lan Yan Ran showed a joyful expression, though her heart was still filled with anxiety.

On the auction stage, Ya Fei continued to introduce the next item: "Next is the Fourth-grade medicinal pill, Blood Burning. This is a topical medicine specifically for fire-attribute Dou Qi cultivators, helping to make Dou Qi more abundant, and can even help Dou Masters advance several realms. However, when applied, it feels like being roasted in a furnace, causing immense pain. The starting price is five hundred thousand gold coins."

The scene erupted in commotion, prices continuously rising, quickly reaching nine hundred thousand. Chu Chen also decided to participate, as this item would be beneficial to him. Witnessing such a display of wealth, one could truly see how formidable the major clans in the imperial capital were.