Lin Yuan and Qing Lin stayed with the Miter Family for two days.
During these two days, he would take Qing Lin around the bustling imperial capital during the daytime. When night fell, they would return to the courtyard to cultivate quietly and study Dou Techniques.
At the same time, Lin Yuan had the snake-type magical beasts under Qing Lin's control—reduced in size—cooperate discreetly to gather intelligence on the Nalan Family, especially information related to the Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva.
Two days later, Lin Yuan stood in the courtyard, looking at the two shadow clones before him, a trace of satisfaction appearing on his face.
"Previously, in order to help Xiao Cai gather soul energy, I forcibly used the Spirit Gathering Method and lost part of my soul strength. After this period of soul nourishment, my soul power has finally returned to its peak. I can once again summon a second shadow clone."
"Now that the intelligence is mostly gathered, it's time to go to the Nalan Family and take that Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva," Lin Yuan thought to himself.
After greeting Qing Lin, he used the Hidden Abyss Art to skillfully suppress his aura to the level of a one-star Dou Spirit. Then, relying on his soul power to further conceal the fluctuations of his presence, he silently made his way toward the Nalan Family.
Although the Nalan Family's defenses were strict, they were practically nonexistent in front of an expert like Lin Yuan. Relying on his outstanding soul perception and concealment techniques, he easily infiltrated the Nalan residence and smoothly located the Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva.
Looking at the azure plant before him, a flash of excitement passed through Lin Yuan's eyes. This plant was directly related to the advancement of his soul strength and the breakthrough of his cultivation.
The Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva was entirely verdant, like a piece of finely carved jade. At its tip bloomed a flower bearing seven different colors. As the flower slowly unfurled, the seven hues continuously shifted, breathtakingly beautiful.
Lin Yuan swiftly placed the Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva into his storage ring and let out a long breath of relief. "Got it. This Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva truly lives up to its reputation. Just smelling its floral fragrance already makes my soul feel much lighter. This trip was worth it."
Immediately afterward, Lin Yuan fell into brief contemplation, his gaze turning toward a certain direction within the Nalan residence.
"Since I've taken your thing, I'll save your life as well. After all, mutual cooperation and mutual benefit are my way of doing things. As for whether to cooperate or whether it's mutually beneficial, that depends solely on my own choices and decisions. Others have no right to decide."
With that thought, Lin Yuan's figure vanished from where he stood. He silently approached a corner of the Nalan residence, then suddenly launched an attack, striking Nalan Jie, the old master of the Nalan Family, unconscious with a single hand chop. Having been tormented by the Searing Poison for many years, Nalan Jie had no chance to resist and collapsed before Lin Yuan. The entire process was clean, swift, and seamless.
Not long after, Lin Yuan carried the unconscious Nalan Jie away from the Nalan residence, flying toward the outskirts of Jia Ma Sacred City.
On a small hill outside Jia Ma Sacred City—
Lin Yuan looked at Nalan Jie with interest. Due to long-term erosion by the Searing Poison, the old man had become emaciated to the point of being almost unrecognizable, yet between his brows one could still faintly see a trace of the arrogance befitting his name.
Lin Yuan tossed out a medicinal herb. With a thought, azure flames arose, swiftly enveloping the herb and extracting its essence.
Then, with a change of hand seals, a rich azure radiance poured out from the azure flames, cascading down like a curtain of water and enveloping Nalan Jie's body. As the strange radiance slowly descended, Nalan Jie's face—previously twisted in pain—gradually relaxed. His breathing became deep and steady, and he finally sank into a deep coma.
"Anesthesia complete. Next, it's time to deal with the Searing Poison."
Lin Yuan released his soul perception and carefully examined Nalan Jie's internal condition. When he sensed the bones that had almost turned pitch-black, his brows lifted slightly. "This Searing Poison has eroded the body quite deeply, it's actually penetrated all the way into the bones."
"But trying to stump me with this is still far from enough."
Lin Yuan chuckled softly as a cluster of Green Lotus Core Flame condensed in his right hand. Under the meticulous control of his soul strength, the flame split into countless fine strands of azure fire. Wrapped in soul power, they entered Nalan Jie's body.
The strands of azure fire traveled within Nalan Jie's body, forming a thin azure fire membrane that adhered to the pitch-black bones inside him. Lin Yuan precisely controlled the temperature of the flame, using the terrifying power and heat of the Heavenly Flame to force the Searing Poison out bit by bit.
As time passed, black mist quietly seeped out from the bones. The moment it touched the azure fire membrane, it was immediately incinerated. Under the continuous action of the Green Lotus Core Flame, the Searing Poison within Nalan Jie's body was gradually purged completely.
After finishing everything, Lin Yuan withdrew the flames and looked at the seemingly ordinary Green Lotus Core Flame in his hand, a playful smile curving his lips. With his exceptional soul perception, he could naturally sense the impurities contained within the flame.
His gaze sharpened as the azure flame in his hand began to spin rapidly, gradually forming the shape of a fire bottle. Soon after, a mass of pitch-black Searing Poison was separated out, gathering at the center of the fire bottle and condensing into a jet-black Searing Poison bead.
"This Searing Poison is rather interesting. I can study it sometime when I have the chance."
Lin Yuan took out a jade bottle from his storage ring, placed the Searing Poison inside, and stored it away.
After that, he took out a healing medicinal pill, melted its medicinal power using the Heavenly Flame, and sprinkled it over Nalan Jie's body to aid his recovery.
Once everything was done, Lin Yuan cast a calm glance at the unconscious Nalan Jie, took out a sheet of letter paper, swiftly wrote a letter, and tossed it aside. His figure then disappeared into the night.
At daybreak, Nalan Jie slowly awoke. He felt his entire body light and relaxed, as if a burden weighing thousands of jin had been lifted from him. Looking around, he realized he was outside the city, and confusion rose in his heart. Recalling the scene of being attacked by a shadowy figure the previous night, a trace of killing intent flashed through his eyes.
At that moment, he noticed the letter beside him. Opening it, he saw the words written clearly upon it.
"The Seven Magical Green Spirit Saliva is of use to this one and has been taken. As compensation, the Searing Poison afflicting you has been removed. I prefer tranquility—do not publicize this matter. Announce your recovery only after one month."
After reading the letter, Nalan Jie sensed his restored body and the surging Dou Qi within him, and complex emotions welled up in his heart. Though arrogant by nature, he was not foolish. Someone who could silently take him away from the heavily guarded Nalan Family and completely remove the Searing Poison must be a powerful alchemist in possession of a Heavenly Flame. Such an existence was certainly not someone the Nalan Family could afford to offend.
"Forget it. The Searing Poison has been removed, better to act according to what the letter says," Nalan Jie sighed softly, having already made his decision.
After resolving Nalan Jie's Searing Poison, Lin Yuan did not linger. He returned to the residence prepared for him and Qing Lin within the Miter Family's headquarters.
Moonlight flowed like water, and the courtyard was enveloped in tranquility.
Qing Lin had already been waiting in the courtyard. When she saw Lin Yuan return, a hint of joy flashed through her eyes. She quickly stepped forward and asked softly, "Young Master, did everything go smoothly?"
Lin Yuan smiled faintly and nodded. "Very smoothly. Thanks to the intelligence you helped gather, Qing'er."
Hearing this, a bright smile bloomed on Qing Lin's face.
"Oh right, Qing'er. Our affairs here are finished. The next place we're heading to is Jia Nan Academy," Lin Yuan said gently.
"Jia Nan Academy?" Qing Lin repeated, a trace of curiosity flickering in her eyes.
Lin Yuan looked at her, warmth flashing through his gaze. "Yes, Jia Nan Academy. That place can probably be considered my home."
"Your home, Young Master? Then when are we setting off?" Qing Lin sensed the warmth in Lin Yuan's eyes when he spoke of Jia Nan Academy and could not help but feel infected by it, anticipation rising within her.
Lin Yuan thought for a moment. "Tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Young Master!"
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