Chapter 256: Nalan Jie Collapses

On the street, a green figure rode a blood-red horse and galloped past. Wherever it passed, passersby hurriedly dodged.

When the large blood-red horse reached the gate of the Nalan Clan, the sound of hooves stopped abruptly, and a green figure leaped nimbly from the horse's back.

The green figure looked up at the gate, revealing a young face under the illumination of the lights. His build was tall and muscular, looking very robust, and his face looked even more fierce like a tiger.

This young man bypassed the guards and walked directly into the courtyard. After entering, he didn't appreciate the lively singing and dancing but kept scanning the surroundings, seemingly looking for something.

Suddenly, the youth stomped his foot violently on the ground, shattering the green rock paving the ground and making a crisp sound. Immediately after, his figure flashed and disappeared from where he was. When he appeared again, he was beside Xiao Yan, and his bowl-sized fist, mixed with terrifying force, slammed toward Xiao Yan.

"Stop!" Nalan Jie and Miteer Tengshan, who were sitting in the main seats, saw this scene and both shouted to stop him.

Mu Chen even leaped up directly from his seat, wanting to restrain the youth who had attacked.

"It's nothing! It just so happens that there was some dust on my cloak, and now it's fine; no need to wash it!" Xiao Yan couldn't be bothered to argue with Mu Zhan; after all, he wasn't of the same caliber.

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, everyone also felt that Xiao Yan was making too much of a fuss. It was just some wine; how could it cause problems?

"Hahaha! Many thanks for Mr. Bu Jingyun's kindness! However, having been in a coma for so long, I haven't really drunk much, and my mouth has become bland as a bird's. Plus, with so many people coming to congratulate me today, on such a happy day, I must drink a few more cups," Nalan Jie said nonchalantly. He was a Dou Wang, after all; could he really get into trouble from drinking?

"Forget it! Let him go down to treat his injuries," Xiao Yan said indifferently.

"Heh, Mr. Bu Jingyun, Mu Zhan has liked Miss Ya Fei since he was young, so..." Mu Chen accompanied him with a smile on the side.

"Grandfather! Grandfather!" Seeing this, Nalan Yanran took a step forward, ran to Nalan Jie, and supported him, calling out to him incessantly.

Unfortunately, the youth seemed to have gone mad and didn't listen at all, his fist slamming fiercely into Xiao Yan's body.

"Then many thanks!" Mu Chen hurriedly thanked him.

"Yes! How is Old Master?" Others also hurriedly asked.

Others also gathered around to watch. After all, Old Master Nalan's sudden collapse was something no one had expected.

"Alright, alright!" Nalan Su hurriedly responded.

Only Ya Fei and Yao Ye looked at Xiao Yan with meaningful expressions. They understood Xiao Yan the best; to say that Xiao Yan had no hand in this, they wouldn't believe it even if they died!

"Crack!" The sound of bones breaking rang in everyone's ears, and immediately after, they saw the youth's body retreating continuously. Every step he retreated, the green stone under his feet would be crushed.

"You brat! Why do you cause trouble as soon as you arrive? Apologize to Mr. Xiao Yan, or I will expel you from the Mu Clan!" Mu Chen was so shocked he couldn't speak.

Although Mu Zhan appeared rough on the surface, he wasn't stupid. From that one strike just now, he already knew Xiao Yan's power, and coupled with his father's hint, he immediately knew what to do.

Nalan Jie drank the wine in his cup in one gulp and then walked slowly back to his seat.

"Could it be... dead?" The people of the Nalan Clan, seeing Xiao Yan's appearance, widened their eyes. This result was the one they least wanted to hear.

However, everyone looked at Xiao Yan from time to time and whispered to each other, wanting to know who this strangely dressed person really was.

"Mr. Bu Jingyun, many thanks for saving my life! Please!" Nalan Jie picked up a cup of wine, stood up, walked to Xiao Yan, and toasted him.

"Drip! Drip!" The sound of wine dripping onto the table rang out continuously. It turned out that the person pouring the wine had been stunned by this sudden scene.

"Boom!" With a muffled sound, the cloak behind Xiao Yan was blown by the force, but he himself was completely fine.

Seeing Old Master Nalan collapse directly, Nalan Su was also shocked and hurriedly stepped forward to check the situation.

"How is my grandfather?" Nalan Yanran asked impatiently.

Dead silence!

"Pfft!" The youth spat out a mouthful of blood, clutched his chest, knelt on the ground, and looked at Xiao Yan in shock.

Suddenly, Nalan Jie's legs went soft, his consciousness blurred, and he fell headlong toward the ground.

"I was reckless just now!" Mu Zhan bowed to Xiao Yan.

How could the person being attacked be completely fine, while the attacker spat blood instead? Was this some kind of performance?

Hearing this, Mu Zhan stood frozen on the spot. He didn't expect his own father to want to expel him from the clan for the sake of an outsider.

Sitting at the head of the bed, Xiao Yan held Nalan Jie's arm to check his injuries, his brows furrowing from time to time.

"Sigh!" Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly.

The people attending the banquet were also shocked by Mu Chen's words. Mu Zhan was Mu Chen's only son! How could a father expel his son from the clan for an outsider?

After the minor episode passed, the banquet returned to its lively atmosphere.

Everyone shifted their gaze to Xiao Yan. Just a moment ago, they hadn't taken Xiao Yan's words seriously!

Who knew that the Old Master would collapse just as he said? Was this mouth blessed?

The others attending the banquet looked at each other, feeling somewhat at a loss. It was supposed to be a happy occasion, but looking at this posture, it looked a bit like a funeral was about to be held!

Xiao Yan followed the group of Nalan Clan members back to the small room where he had previously treated Nalan Jie.

Mu Zhan was at least at the Dou Shi level and very close to a Great Dou Master. A full-force strike, even if he didn't defend at all, would cause some minor injuries, but Xiao Yan was indeed completely fine and even injured Mu Zhan. This was too mind-boggling.

But at this moment, Nalan Jie had already lost consciousness and couldn't hear Nalan Yanran's calls at all.

Silence!

"Still not thanking Mr. Bu Jingyun for his magnanimity!" Mu Chen urged Mu Zhan quickly.

They saw blood flowing from Nalan Jie's ears and nostrils, looking exceptionally terrifying.

Time passed slowly, and everyone in the room was sweating with anxiety. Only then did Xiao Yan move his arm away unhurriedly.

Mu Chen gave Mu Zhan a subtle look, telling him to apologize to Xiao Yan quickly.

"Let's help Old Master Nalan into the room first! I'll take a look at him!" Seeing everyone shifting their gaze to him, Xiao Yan had to say helplessly.

Xiao Yan also raised his glass to toast, saying with concern, "Old Master Nalan has just recovered from a serious illness; it is not advisable to experience great joy or sorrow, and even less advisable to drink so much wine!"

Every time the Nalan Clan saw Xiao Yan frown, it felt like a heavy stone had been stuffed into their hearts, feeling incomparably heavy.

"He is not dead! But he is almost there! Because the Lao Poison accidentally invaded his brain! Old Master Nalan might be paralyzed from now on! Why were you unwilling to wait even one day! If Old Master Nalan's Lao Poison had been completely purged, this would definitely not have happened!" Xiao Yan shook his head helplessly and said.

Hearing this, everyone in the room felt as if all their strength had been drained, and they collapsed onto the ground.

(End of Chapter) ===== CHAPTER 257 =====