CHAPTER 294: CHAPTER 284: IT’S STILL UNCLEAR WHO WILL SLAY WHOM

"You didn’t say anything, nor did you refuse, so I’ll consider it as you agreeing."

Nalan Ziye turned back to look at Gu Chenfeng, and with a sweet smile said, "Don’t worry, sister won’t treat you unfairly, and I truly need your help. Although the hope is slim, it’s better than having no hope at all."

From Nalan Ziye’s words, it was clear that she was just holding a try-it-out attitude; albeit she didn’t believe Gu Chenfeng could help, as long as there was hope, she wanted to try.

Seeing that Nalan Ziye had no intention of stopping, Gu Chenfeng quickly turned his gaze toward Sumeru Mountain and called out: "Emperor Jiang!"

Gu Chenfeng kept his eyes fixed on the depths of Sumeru Mountain.

However, much to Gu Chenfeng’s disappointment, the depths of Sumeru Mountain showed no signs of movement, nor did anyone respond.

Gu Chenfeng frowned and thought to himself: "Didn’t hear? Or has he already ascended?"

Seeing Gu Chenfeng remaining silent, Nalan Ziye asked again, "Little brother, are you really not agreeing?"

"No," Gu Chenfeng shook his head and curiously asked, "I wonder what you need me to help with?"

"Save my grandfather," Nalan Ziye chuckled lightly. "Though you’re in the Nascent Soul Stage, you might not suppress my grandfather’s Cold Poison, but at least your power is more useful than those in the Divinity Transformation Stage."

Gu Chenfeng wryly smiled and said, "Isn’t using the Fire Attribute better for driving out Cold Poison? Besides, there are plenty of powerful individuals with the Fire Attribute."

"That I certainly know," Nalan Ziye said helplessly, "but my grandfather is at the Late Stage of Divinity Transformation. To drive out the Cold Poison, one needs someone stronger than Late Stage Divinity Transformation."

"Even for those in the Late Stage of Divinity Transformation, it’s difficult to suppress the Cold Poison, not to mention to expel it. My Nalan Family simply cannot invite a Tribulation Stage strong enough with a Fire Attribute."

"Not to mention whether we could invite them or not, my Nalan Family doesn’t know any Tribulation Stage masters. Which one of them would lower themselves?"

"I see," Gu Chenfeng nodded slightly.

"Honestly, grandfather has already given up," Nalan Ziye said, slightly saddened, "I just don’t want him to die. I’ve been searching all these years for treasures to suppress the Cold Poison, but unfortunately, I can’t expel it."

"Not only can’t expel, but instead it makes the Cold Poison even more dreadful. Once in the Southern Observation Wilderness, I actually wanted to ask for your help, but didn’t know you and felt it was too rude."

"There are too few people with Ice Attribute. I didn’t expect to encounter you again, maybe the heavens sent you to save my grandfather. I won’t miss this chance. Even if you can’t help, I won’t blame you."

The more Nalan Ziye spoke, the sadder she became; tears glistened in her beautiful eyes, yet she forced a smile, holding back the tears.

Seeing Nalan Ziye’s sorrowful yet strong demeanor, Gu Chenfeng felt greatly admired within.

Only she might know how difficult the journey has been.

"Forget it, let’s not talk about this," Nalan Ziye said with a smile, optimistic. "I believe there will be a way, just not the right time yet."

Maybe deceiving herself, or perhaps she truly believed there is a way.

"Someone who should have been the pearl among major families, surrounded by starlight, yet living in agony and helplessness, still brave and strong-facing,"

Gu Chenfeng thought to himself, "Cold Poison also belongs to the Ice Attribute; even those at Late Stage Divinity Transformation can’t suppress it, showing its strength. If swallowed, it could be enough for me to break through my cultivation."

"But, how did her grandfather get the Cold Poison? If it was an enemy, just killing him directly would have sufficed, no need for Cold Poison. Could it be torturing to death?"

However.

As Gu Chenfeng was moving away from Sumeru Mountain.

Deepest within Sumeru Mountain, an ancient towering tree suddenly began to shake.

"Is it an illusion? I heard the master’s call." A trembling and excited voice came from within the ancient tree.

...

After more than ten minutes.

Nalan Ziye led Gu Chenfeng to Sumeru City.

Nalan Ziye chuckled lightly and said: "Here we are, the Nalan Family is right beneath Sumeru City; it might not be a major family, but it’s the strongest in Sumeru City."

Speaking of which, a trace of pride appeared across Nalan Ziye’s exquisite face.

But it soon faded.

Nalan Ziye smiled wryly: "Regrettably, it used to be so; ever since grandfather got infected with Cold Poison, our strength has waned and other families have begun to suppress the Nalan Family, deliberately causing trouble."

Gu Chenfeng said indifferently: "Weak are prey to the strong, that’s how the cultivation realm is."

"You’re right," Nalan Ziye laughed lightly, "that’s why I will do everything to save grandfather and restore the Nalan Family’s honor."

But just as Nalan Ziye finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared.

The newcomer was a man in white, exuding a powerful aura, belonging to the Middle Stage of Soul Emergence.

The man in white rudely pointed at Gu Chenfeng and interrogated Nalan Ziye: "Ziye, who is he?"

In the man’s eyes, he harbored hostility toward Gu Chenfeng, clearly seeing him as a rival.

Nalan Ziye swept his hand aside, directly flicking his hand, and said angrily, "Gao Jianfeng! Mind your words! He is our Nalan Family’s honored guest!"

"Honored guest?" Gao Jianfeng frowned viciously, "A pretty boy being honored by the Nalan Family? Who are you trying to fool?"

Gao Jianfeng simply did not believe it.

Nalan Ziye shouted angrily, "Shut your filthy mouth! Do not insult our Nalan Family’s honored guest!"

The more furious Nalan Ziye grew, the angrier Gao Jianfeng’s fire became; he couldn’t tolerate Nalan Ziye speaking for another man.

Gao Jianfeng suppressed his anger and said darkly, "Ziye, don’t forget, the Nalan Family has already agreed to our marriage. You are my fiancée now, and you’re entangled with a pretty boy? Do you want the people of Sumeru City to laugh at me?"

"That’s your Gao Family threatening; my Nalan Family hasn’t agreed, nor have I. Speak nonsense again, and beware of my wrath!" Nalan Ziye scolded angrily, almost exploding in rage.

Gao Jianfeng was losing his mind.

The woman he loved, his fiancée, was favoring an outsider like this.

"Rascal!" Gao Jianfeng glared at Gu Chenfeng, fiercely said, "I don’t care who you are, leave Sumeru City immediately, or even if Ziye protects you, I will kill you."

"You dare!" Nalan Ziye shouted angrily, and her strong spiritual power from the Soul Emergence Stage erupted, stirring up a gust of wind.

"Ziye, don’t forget your Nalan Family’s current situation!" Gao Jianfeng gritted his teeth angrily, "Without my Gao Family’s assistance, the Gongsun Family would have swallowed yours long ago!"

"The Nalan Family doesn’t need your Gao Family’s assistance; don’t hold yourself in high regard!" Nalan Ziye retorted unceremoniously, giving Gao Jianfeng no face at all.

"You!" Gao Jianfeng was furious, then turned again to Gu Chenfeng and angrily shouted, "Rascal! It’s all your fault! I’m definitely killing you today!"

"Who kills whom is yet to be seen," Gu Chenfeng smirked calmly, not treating Gao Jianfeng seriously at all.