57: The situation is changing rapidly!

Many days later, in a courtyard.

Nalan Su, looking exhausted, remained kneeling, and even Ya Fei, who was by his side, couldn't persuade him to leave.

“Uncle Nalan, Master Xiao is in seclusion, researching Alchemy. No one is allowed to disturb him. Why are you putting yourself through this trouble?!”

Nalan Su wouldn't leave, and Ya Fei herself didn't dare to leave either. She could only stay there watching, afraid that Nalan Su would foolishly disturb Xiao Lei.

“Young Miss Ya Fei, there’s no need to say more. However long Master Xiao is in seclusion, I will kneel here for just as long, until Master Xiao comes out of seclusion!”

Gu He was difficult to invite, but Xiao Lei, a Dou Emperor, was undoubtedly even harder to invite!

Nalan Jie’s injuries had, by now, reached a critical stage. If the Blazing Poison wasn't removed soon, he probably wouldn't have two more days to live.

At such a time, Nalan Su couldn't afford to care about his own reputation anymore.

“Oh, what if I don’t act? Are you going to keep kneeling here then?”

As the voice fell, a dashing figure appeared in the courtyard.

“So, can I interpret that as you trying to force me to act?”

Xiao Lei pouted, feeling extremely displeased with Nalan Su’s behavior of kneeling outside his seclusion chamber.

He wouldn't think that Nalan Su’s determination or filial piety was commendable, and then mercifully help the other party treat the Blazing Poison.

Hearing this, Nalan Su immediately broke out in a cold sweat. This was no small accusation. If he didn't answer well, not only would asking someone to save Nalan Jie be out of the question, but whether the Nalan Family would incur the other party's wrath was also an unknown.

“I didn’t mean that. I was just anxious and wanted to see the Great Master the moment he came out of seclusion, with absolutely no intention of coercion!”

As he spoke, Nalan Su had already bowed his head to the ground.

“Oh, you’re here for Nalan Jie’s Blazing Poison, aren’t you? So, what price are you prepared to offer for me to act?”

Hearing this, Nalan Su quickly pulled out a list, densely filled with many high-grade medicinal ingredients owned by the Nalan Family.

Xiao Lei only glanced at it twice, then showed a strange expression.

Was this Nalan Su mistaken? If he didn't act, and the Nalan Family collapsed, couldn't he just take these things anyway?

Compared to these medicinal ingredients, Xiao Lei was actually more interested in the Blazing Poison. This poison, which could leave even a Dou King expert helpless, should be able to help Xiao Yi Xian directly reach the Dou King Realm.

Of course, this would not be a reason for Xiao Lei to act for the Nalan Family.

“The medicinal ingredients you’ve provided are either useless to me, like this ‘Seven Illusory Green Spirit Saliva,’ or I already have ways to obtain them. For an Alchemist, anything that can be readily traded in the market doesn’t hold much value.”

Medicinal ingredients, especially common ones, aren't highly valuable to Alchemists. Only rare natural treasures that are difficult to find in the market hold true value for an Alchemist.

And Nalan Su clearly couldn't produce such items.

“The Nalan Family has also collected many Dou Techniques and Cultivation Techniques…”

“Those things are useless to me too!”

Dou Techniques? Aren't those just taken directly from others? Seriously, Xiao Lei currently possessed more Profound Rank Dou Techniques than the entire Nalan Family.

Seeing that Nalan Su still didn’t understand his objective after a long time, or perhaps he was feigning ignorance, Xiao Lei said without concealment, “How about this, I’ll give you a choice: the entire Nalan Family pledges allegiance to me, and I will act.”

With Jia Xingtian dead and Medusa gone, Xiao Lei had a premonition that the surrounding three Empires would soon make some moves. If war broke out, the value of the Nalan Family would become apparent.

“This!”

Hearing this, Nalan Su was speechless. This price was too great; wasn't it essentially the entire Nalan Family becoming Xiao Lei's dogs?!

“You go back and discuss it with Nalan Jie, but I’m also making it clear to you, you only have one day to decide!”

Xiao Lei didn't know when Gu He would emerge from seclusion, nor when Xiao Yan would arrive in Gama Emperor City. He could only try to compress the time.

Since Yao Lao hadn't fallen into a coma as in the original story, Xiao Lei also didn't know if Xiao Yan would come to the Nalan Family as in the original story.

Shaking off these jumbled thoughts, Xiao Lei remembered a rather important matter:

The Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Convention.

And the Pill Formula for the sixth-grade Medicinal Pill, Soul Fusion Pill!

Without Jia Xingtian, whether this Alchemist Convention would even be held as usual was a question!

After some thought, Xiao Lei asked, “What is the current situation in the Jia Ma Empire? Are the Nalan Family and Mu Family making any moves, and does the Mittel Family have any ideas?”

Xiao Lei’s words were very direct. He didn’t care who became the Gama Imperial Family, as long as it didn’t affect him.

“I dare not discuss matters within the Family. The Clan Chief and Ice Emperor have not revealed any relevant information. As for the other two Great Families…”

“Hmm, the Nalan Family is preoccupied with Old Master Nalan’s situation and has no time for other matters. As for the Mu Family, they have been making some small moves. Mu Tie, a member of the Mu Family stationed at Zhengui Pass, has mobilized most of the garrison…”

Because she was acting as Xiao Lei’s secretary, Ya Fei now held a very high position within the Mittel Family, and her access permissions were also very high. She was privy to various pieces of information, which also made it convenient for Xiao Lei to obtain them.

“The Mu Family?”

Hearing this, Xiao Lei couldn't help but ponder, but the most he knew about the Mu Family in his mind was that old fellow Mu Zhan.

“Alright, you go tell Teng Shan to send a message to the other two Great Families, inviting them to a banquet in the name of the Mittel Family. Don’t give them time to prepare; set it for tomorrow night.”

The Mu Family wants to become the new Imperial Family of the Jia Ma Empire?

That depends on whether the Mu Family has the capacity!

“By the way, have there been any recent unusual movements from the Gama Imperial Family?”

Xiao Lei was not afraid of any retaliation from the Gama Imperial Family. After all, the remaining Dou Emperor combat power of the Imperial Family was only that sixth-tier Demonic Beast, and it was covered in hidden injuries. It would probably be sent to its demise after two slaps from Xiangliu.

But if the other party mobilized all their troops and caused chaos within the Jia Ma Empire, it would also be a big problem.

“No, that Imperial Family’s eldest princess is a smart person. She sent Princess Yaoyue to the Alchemist Guild and simultaneously ordered the border generals to hold their ground…”

“Furthermore, the Family has also investigated and found that the three Great Empires seem to be restless!”

Thinking of the three Great Empires, Ya Fei felt a bit disheartened. It wasn't that she didn't believe in Xiao Lei; after all, Xiao Lei was too young. Although his talent was Heaven-Defying, he was still only a Dou Emperor, and the three Great Empires might not give Xiao Lei time to become a Dou Ancestor.

“I’m aware of this matter; you don’t need to worry. First, do what I’ve entrusted to you. Additionally, go to the Alchemist Guild and inform Fa Ma that in one week, I will publicly refine a Break-Sect Pill in the Imperial City as a member of the Guild. Everyone will be welcome to observe at that time.”

Although there were many things to deal with, Xiao Lei did not forget about Alchemy. He was currently at high-grade six, still some distance from Peak grade six. Perhaps he needed the help of his fellow Alchemists... Meanwhile, the three Great Empires had also reached a consensus to send troops to attack the Jia Ma Empire when the Cloud Mist Sect’s Three-Year Agreement drew everyone’s attention... And Ling Ying had also arrived in the Imperial City with Xiao Xun'er’s sincerity, as the Three-Year Agreement was about to begin... The situation was turbulent and unpredictable...