Chapter 69

A week passed quickly. Xiao Yue had settled comfortably into the Nalan Estate, where she maintained a precise schedule of acupuncture and herbal treatments to purge the toxins from Elder Nalan. As the Elder’s vital functions steadily recovered, the atmosphere within the Nalan Estate underwent a dramatic transformation. After all, as a peak Dou Wang powerhouse, Elder Nalan had always been the spiritual pillar of the family. His fundamental recovery was, for everyone in the clan, a cause for immense celebration. In the outside world, however, the reactions were far more subtle. As one of the most powerful families in the empire, the Nalan Estate held a position of significant influence; every move they made was enough to draw attention and speculation from all sides. Thus, when the news of Elder Nalan’s recovery spread, the various factions throughout the Imperial Capital took notice. On one hand, they were concerned about the future trajectory of the Nalan Clan, and on the other, they were consumed by curiosity regarding the mysterious individual who had healed him. After all, the Elder’s malady had plagued him for years, defying even the skills of Drug King Gu He. The fact that a stranger had cured him so easily stirred great interest.