Chapter 253

"Alright then! Remember to prepare ten million tomorrow. If even a single cent is missing, I decline the surgery!" Seeing Nalan Su agree, Xiao Yan naturally didn't stay long; he walked straight out and headed toward the main gate under the watchful eyes of the crowd of Alchemists.

"Yanran! Go and see off Mr. Bu Jingyun quickly!" Nalan Jie was stunned for a long time before he reacted. Although Xiao Yan spoke only of money and lacked even a shred of human warmth, he was, after all, a person of extraordinary talent, and it was still worth trying to build a connection.

However, by the time Nalan Yanran chased after him, Xiao Yan had already reached the main gate. Leaving behind a "no need to see me out," he departed directly. Looking at Xiao Yan's retreating back, Nalan Yanran's expression was extremely complex.

When Nalan Yanran returned, she discovered that her grandfather, Nalan Jie, had already gotten out of bed.

"Grandfather, are you better?" Nalan Yanran looked at Nalan Jie in shock.

"I didn't expect it either; Mr. Bu Jingyun is truly so capable. Although the process was painful, the results are excellent. I feel like I've become much younger now." Nalan Jie was as happy as a child.

"Not only that, I feel like my cultivation realm has signs of a breakthrough. It is truly miraculous!" Nalan Jie said happily.

Seeing that Nalan Jie was still being stubborn, Xiao Yan once again increased the temperature of the Exotic Fire.

Nalan Yanran, not needing anyone to remind her this time, took the initiative to see Xiao Yan off.

"Hey! The General's health is of the utmost importance; how can we delay!" Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Jie and said with a face full of concern.

Ten hours passed once more. Xiao Yan opened the room door, looked at the crowd waiting anxiously, loosened his cuffs, and said, "The surgery is complete!"

Nalan Yanran looked at her grandfather tied to the iron pillar, struggled for a long while, and said to Xiao Yan, "I ask that you please go easy on him!"

Seeing Nalan Jie nod, Nalan Su hurriedly ordered the maidservants to help Nalan Jie undress, then had the guards tie Nalan Jie to the iron pillar.

Regarding this, Miteer Tengshan not only did not stop it but was actually happy to see it happen.

"It's... it's nothing!" Nalan Jie wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into at this moment, but the sensation of the Exotic Fire burning was truly too painful.

"Why don't you come and treat him yourselves!" Facing the pleas of the crowd, Xiao Yan said without a trace of emotion.

Yet Xiao Yan maintained the appearance of a cold man; no matter what Nalan Yanran said, Xiao Yan couldn't be bothered to answer.

Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie was so moved he nearly shed tears. The others also reacted at this moment and one after another asked Xiao Yan to go easy.

After returning to the Mittel Auction House, Xiao Yan still had no news of Hai Bodong. After staying the night at Ya Fei's place, Xiao Yan came to the Nalan Family again the next day.

"Hmm!" After accepting the purple gold card, Xiao Yan nodded, then walked in front of Nalan Jie and said, "General, please remove your clothes!"

Comparing a mere seventy million to a Dou Huang, which was better and which was worse was clear at a glance.

Seeing Xiao Yan's icy demeanor, the crowd did not dare to say anything more. After bowing to Xiao Yan, they hurried out of the room.

After everyone had left, Xiao Yan walked directly toward Nalan Jie.

"Pay the medical fees first!" As soon as Xiao Yan entered the room, he spoke directly.

"Grandfather seems to have become younger!" After looking Nalan Jie up and down, Nalan Yanran gave her assessment.

After finishing his words, he left without looking back.

"Could it be that I guessed wrong?" Nalan Yanran began to feel suspicious in her heart; after all, if it really were that person, he certainly wouldn't be this kind-hearted.

"This is the Mu Family Head, Mu Chen!" Nalan Su pointed to the old man with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes beside him, introducing him to Xiao Yan. He then pointed to another old man with squinting eyes, who one couldn't tell if they were even open, and said, "This is the Great Elder of the Mittel Clan, Miteer Tengshan! As for my father, you have already met him many times!"

"As for the others, please leave quickly!" Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the people of the Nalan Family as he said indifferently.

Hearing this, Nalan Su had no choice but to usher everyone away; after all, Xiao Yan was the big boss right now, and they couldn't afford to offend him in the slightest.

"Hey! Sir, you've had a hard journey; please rest for a moment, it won't be too late to treat him later!" Nalan Jie said politely. In truth, he didn't know if he could endure that kind of pain again, as he had been unconscious at the time.

"This little brother must be the one helping Nalan Jie drive out the poison! Truly a hero among youths! Feel free to come visit our Mu Family when you have time!" An old man with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes looked Xiao Yan up and down and praised him.

"Ah!" Nalan Jie let out a miserable howl, the sound like thunder, causing everyone in the entire Imperial Capital to hear the faint, wretched wailing.

Seeing Xiao Yan show such concern for Nalan Jie's health, the people in the room suddenly felt they had wronged Xiao Yan before; after all, they had thought Xiao Yan's cold attitude was intentional!

They never imagined that perhaps his personality was just like that!

Hearing this, the corners of Nalan Jie's mouth twitched, but in front of so many people, he found it truly hard to refuse and nodded helplessly.

When Xiao Yan entered the Nalan Family courtyard again, he discovered many unfamiliar faces.

After Nalan Jie heard Xiao Yan's footsteps, his body trembled subconsciously. After struggling for a long time, he still said the words that made him feel ashamed: "I ask that you please..."

During the time Xiao Yan stayed at the Mittel Auction House, Miteer Tengshan chose not to disturb him, which was also where Miteer Tengshan's cleverness lay.

The people on the street noticed that the miserable howling was actually coming from the most prosperous area of the inner city and began to speculate what could have happened to produce such a shrill, wretched cry.

"What's so good about your family? To look at iron? It's better to stay at the Mittel Auction House! Good food! Good drink! And good things to play with!" Miteer Tengshan said with disdain.

Hearing this, Nalan Su hurriedly called for the maidservants to go in and serve him; after all, Old Master Nalan was in a very disheveled state right now, and it would be very bad if he were seen.

"What did Old Master Nalan say?" Xiao Yan asked deliberately.

Hearing this, the corners of the mouths of the few people in the room twitched. Just how much does he love money!

"Hehe, this is the consultation fee for you, Sir!" Nalan Su took out another purple gold card and handed it to Xiao Yan.

"Ah!" Before Nalan Jie could finish his sentence, he let out a miserable howl.

Nalan Su, accompanied by Nalan Yanran and three old men, saw Xiao Yan arrive and went up to greet him.

Time quickly arrived at the sixth day, and the news that Nalan Jie was being treated spread like wildfire.

The fact that Xiao Yan was staying at the Mittel Auction House had long since spread, and rumors even circulated that there was an ambiguous relationship between Xiao Yan and Ya Fei.

However, just as Xiao Yan reached the main gate, he saw Nalan Yanran and Nalan Su leading a group of people to welcome him personally. Xiao Yan did not say much, merely nodded, and followed Nalan Su and Nalan Yanran to Nalan Jie's room.

"It seems Mr. Bu Jingyun didn't lie to me; he really can help the Old Master improve his aptitude. With such heaven-defying ability, it's normal for the fees to be a bit high!" Nalan Su thought to himself.

Because if Miteer Tengshan went and accidentally displeased Xiao Yan, causing him to leave the Mittel Auction House, the loss would outweigh the gain.

"Old fox!" Nalan Jie and Mu Chen cursed inwardly when they saw this.

(End of chapter)