Chapter 770 - 769: Obedience in Public, Defiance in Private
Xu Nian ultimately got the people from the Feng Family.
As he had guessed, the Feng Family Patriarch simply couldn't wait till noon.
After all, Feng Yan was the only heir in his bloodline; how could the Feng Family Patriarch bear to watch his son suffer so terribly?
Should he suddenly breathe his last, the patriarch would probably lose his mind.
Following the Feng Family guards, Xu Nian quickly arrived at the outskirts of the valley.
Accompanying him were, naturally, Bu Keng and Hong Xiang.
As for the Rashamon City Lord, Xu Nian did not have him come along.
Before departing, Xu Nian handed over an Immortal Technique, "Nine-string Immortal Transformation Technique," to her.
This Immortal Technique was, of course, given to Xu Nian by the Wentian Demon Sovereign.
Cultivators who use zither sound as their path of cultivation were rare to begin with, and specialized cultivation techniques suitable for them were even more exceedingly scarce.
However, coincidentally, the Wentian Demon Sovereign had once obtained such a cultivation technique.
Although it was not a top-tier technique, it was after all the work of immortals.
In the Cultivation World, that was a treasure that would cause bloodshed in struggles for ownership.
Upon seeing this technique, the Rashamon City Lord was also astounded.
She had not expected Xu Nian to give her something so valuable.
At first, she was somewhat reluctant to accept.
However, Xu Nian said that she had already joined his forces.
So naturally, he would not treat her unfairly, and strengthening her power was also beneficial for Heavenly Court.
Upon hearing these words, the Rashamon City Lord then accepted the treasure.
Before leaving, she also revealed her true name to Xu Nian.
Turns out, she was called Xuanyuan Qingling.
Xu Nian was taken aback when he first heard the name.
He hadn't expected her to have such a pleasant-sounding name.
With this technique, Xuanyuan Qingling's cultivation speed would also increase significantly.
Furthermore, her strength would be much enhanced compared to the past.
Upon reaching the outskirts of the valley, Xu Nian saw the Feng Family Patriarch and that Medicine King.
He had not the slightest fondness for them.
The Feng Family Patriarch and the Medicine King also gave Xu Nian a glance, showing a surprised expression on their faces.
Clearly, they had not expected Xu Nian to be so young.
"Are you the Poison Master who poisoned Feng Yan?" The Medicine King looked at Xu Nian and asked with a haughty demeanor.
"Yes, it was me!" Xu Nian replied with a light smile.
Xu Nian's attitude immediately made the Medicine King discontented.
The Medicine King frowned and said, "Hmph, boy, do you know who you are talking to?"
A mere youngster, only at the early stage of Zifu.
To actually be so disrespectful towards him, truly audacious.
"Sorry, I really don't know." Xu Nian said with a face full of disdain.
"You..." The Medicine King was instantly furious and about to lash out.
However, he was stopped by the Feng Family Patriarch alongside him.
"Esteemed sir, could you possibly give the antidote to my misguided son? If my son has offended you in any way, I apologize here on his behalf and hope that you, as a magnanimous person, will be lenient," the Feng Family Patriarch hastily said.
Although he also did not believe that this young man who appeared to be only twenty could have any real ability,
his son's life was now in this person's hands.
The Medicine King could afford to anger him.
But he could not.
If he truly angered him, his son's life would be forfeit.
"Save your son? Don't you have a very powerful mid-grade alchemist by your side? Have him save your son," Xu Nian said with a faint smile, arms crossed.
"You..." Lord Medicine King immediately grew furious upon hearing this and was about to erupt in anger.
But Xu Nian's face was full of disdain, showing no fear at all.
This scene only made Lord Medicine King clench his teeth in anger even more.
However, Feng Family Patriarch firmly stopped Lord Medicine King in his tracks.
Xu Nian watched this unfold and sneered inwardly.
He had known all along that Feng Tianshan wouldn't let Lord Medicine King hurt him.
At least not now.
Because his son's life was still in his own hands.
Of course, even if Lord Medicine King had really made a move,
A cultivator at the early stage of Cave Void wouldn't be able to harm him much.
Of course, if Feng Family Patriarch Feng Tianshan really took action,
Then Xu Nian would immediately have Xuan Hong, who was hidden in the shadows, make a move.
No matter how powerful Feng Tianshan was, he was no match for Xuan Hong.
"This sir, could you please do Feng Family a favor and spare my son's life? Whatever conditions you have, just name them. As long as I can do it, I will definitely fulfill it," Feng Tianshan immediately said.
Xu Nian slightly smiled and said, "I do want to make a deal with you. As long as you agree to my conditions, I will immediately save your son."
"Speak!" Feng Tianshan immediately said.
"First, I want the spiritual field in this gorge," Xu Nian stated.
As soon as these words were spoken, Lord Medicine King beside them became agitated.
"Kid, you're courting death! That spiritual field is mine. Aren't you afraid of talking big and biting your tongue?" Lord Medicine King said excitedly.
Xu Nian ignored him and looked toward Feng Tianshan.
Feng Tianshan also looked distressed and said to Xu Nian, "Sir, could you please make another request? I've already promised the spiritual field to Lord Medicine King. If you do this, it will put me in a difficult position."
Although Feng Tianshan said this,
Deep down, he was also very scornful.
A cultivator in the early stage of Zifu was actually daring to make such bold demands.
In his view, this was simply madness.
Once his son's poison was cured, he would definitely kill this man at the first opportunity.
"Feng Family Patriarch, I remember that the spiritual field isn't actually owned by the Feng Family. Besides, you're only collaborating with this piece of shit Medicine King. Since the spiritual field hasn't been acquired yet, naturally the collaboration can be terminated," Xu Nian said with a light laugh.
"You're full of shit. Without me, no one should even think about getting their hands on this spiritual field. Don't think that just because you know a bit of poison, you can do whatever you want here. For you to pit your strength against mine is simply courting death," Lord Medicine King cursed loudly.
Xu Nian smiled faintly, unperturbed.
Feng Tianshan's brows were slightly furrowed too.
He had initially wanted to just appease the young man but hadn't expected the young man to have such an appetite.
If it weren't for the fear that his son was truly in danger,
He would have gone up and slapped the youth to death already.
"Feng Family Patriarch, since things have already come to this point, I won't keep up the pretense. Here, I have a Snow Toad Pill, which can cure any strange poison in the world. Let your son take it, and it's guaranteed to cure the poison," Lord Medicine King said to Feng Tianshan.
Upon hearing this, Feng Tianshan was overjoyed and quickly said, "That's wonderful, thank you, Lord Medicine King."
Xu Nian was also somewhat surprised.
It seemed that Lord Medicine King was indeed infuriated by him.
For him to actually bring out such a precious Snow Toad Pill.
Perhaps, even among mid-grade spirit medicines, this Snow Toad Pill was already considered a top-notch one.
Then Feng Tianshan was about to take the spiritual medicine to cure his son's poison,
But Xu Nian smiled slightly and said leisurely, "If you don't want your son to drop dead on the spot, then let him take it."
At these words, Feng Tianshan immediately stopped in his tracks, looking hesitantly at Xu Nian.
Lord Medicine King, on the other hand, glared at Xu Nian, seething with anger.