"Fellow Daoist Chu Nan, this is too precious, I..." Huo Nianfang instinctively wanted to refuse.

She had received too many favors from Chu Nan, and Huo Nianfang felt that even a lifetime might not be enough to repay them all.

But Chu Nan, with all his heart, wanted his sister to have the best possible, wishing to give all the best things to Huo Nianfang.

So Chu Nan said in an unquestionable tone, "Don't refuse me. If you do, I might not see you again in the future."

Huo Nianfang remained silent for a long time before finally accepting the primordial stone and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu Nan, I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life, thank you."

She looked at Chu Nan with gratitude, and an inexplicable emotion rose in her heart.

The kindness Chu Nan showed her was evident to all, which made Huo Nianfang's emotions even more complex.

Chu Nan felt genuine joy from the heart when he saw that Huo Nianfang finally accepted the primordial stone.

"Fellow Daoist Chu Nan, if fate allows, let's meet in the Imperial Capital," Huo Nianfang said with a solemn tone.

Chu Nan nodded in agreement, "Rest assured, we will definitely meet in the Imperial Capital in the future."

Then Huo Nianfang returned to the ranks of the Huo family martial artists and left with Huo Tao.

Chu Nan stared for a long time, until he could no longer see Huo Nianfang's figure, and then withdrew his gaze, full of regret.

Currently, he was too weak; even with the Spirit Corpse Sect, Lu Yao, and Kui Guang, he was still just an ant compared to the strong races.

He didn't even dare to reunite with his own sister.

"What, can't bear to let go?" Suddenly, a voice sounded beside him. Chu Nan turned to see Zhi Qingge. "If you confess your feelings now, you might succeed," she teased.

Zhi Qingge didn't know the relationship between Chu Nan and Huo Nianfang, thinking Chu Nan was infatuated with Huo Nianfang, so she teased.

Chu Nan replied helplessly, "You're mistaken, my feelings for Huo Nianfang are not that kind."

Faced with Chu Nan's denial, Zhi Qingge was surprised again. If not that kind of feeling, then what kind could it be between a man and a woman?

She wanted to inquire further, but seeing Chu Nan unwilling to say more, she chose to give up and sighed towards the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, "Initially, I wanted to resolve the drawbacks of the demon blood, but now the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm is overrun with demon beasts, and this wish seems far off."

Zhi Qingge came to the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm not for opportunities, but to purge the demon blood from her body, to prevent herself from becoming a mindless puppet, driven only by slaughter, in the future.

Facing Zhi Qingge's issue, Chu Nan understood completely after devouring the Blood Crying Jiao Python.

The Zhi family's demon blood originated from the Blood-sucking Tree forcibly absorbing the blood essence of the Blood Crying Jiao Python to form the Demon Blood Fruit.

Besides the blood essence of the Blood Crying Jiao Python, that fruit also contained its unyielding, rebellious, and angry consciousness.

Thus, each time a Zhi family martial artist activated the power of demon blood, they would be influenced by this consciousness, slowly turning into bloodthirsty monsters.

Previously, Chu Nan was absolutely helpless, but now it was different.

He had devoured the Blood Crying Jiao Python and obtained the power of demon blood without any drawbacks.

Chu Nan could fully utilize the ancestral bloodline of the Blood Crying Jiao Python to remove the drawbacks from Zhi Qingge, the only downside being that the power from activating the demon blood would be significantly weakened.

So Chu Nan said, "After you all escaped the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, I gained some opportunities inside, and I have a way to eliminate the drawbacks of the demon blood on you."

Chu Nan's tone was calm, but to Zhi Qingge, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"Are... are you telling the truth?" Zhi Qingge's mouth opened slightly in disbelief.

The Zhi family once thrived on demon blood, lifting itself to become a strong race in the Imperial Capital despite its shallow foundations. But they prospered and fell because of demon blood.

The demon blood caused Zhi family powerhouses to lose their minds, leading to attacks from all sides, and now the Zhi family bloodline within the Qin Kingdom had become very scarce.

If the Zhi family were no longer plagued by demon blood, it would be a colossal blessing!

The entire Zhi family would transform as a result.

Chu Nan calmly said, "Of course, it seems I've never lied to you, have I?"

Zhi Qingge's eyes welled up with tears. The opportunity to alleviate the family's woes was right before her eyes, and she was beside herself with joy.

Finally, Zhi Qingge seemed to make a certain decision and said, "Fellow Daoist Chu Nan, if you can help me, help the Zhi family resolve the drawbacks of demon blood, then I will represent the Zhi family in eternal allegiance to you!"

However, Chu Nan didn't care. Though the Zhi family was once a strong race, their influence had waned. What use was their allegiance to him now?

Thus, Chu Nan said, "No need for that, we are friends, it's just a small effort."

Zhi Qingge saw that Chu Nan didn't seem to take the Zhi family's strength seriously and said softly, "Fellow Daoist Chu Nan, my Zhi family, though having faced great calamity, was once at least a strong race in the Imperial Capital!"

"Like a centipede that dies yet never stiffens, even under the joint oppression from strong races and the royal family, the Zhi family has retained some strength."

"I am merely one of the seeds released by the Zhi family to solve the demon blood's drawbacks."

"In some place within the Qin Kingdom, Zhi family martial artists remain active, and some are even hidden practitioners of the Ninth Heaven Secret Technique, not inferior to that Spirit Corpse Sect Elder you just met!"

Chu Nan's pupils trembled, Zhi Qingge had revealed such an important secret to him.

If this secret were to get out, it would surely cause an upheaval in the entire Qin Kingdom, possibly bringing strong races and the royal family together for a second extermination of Zhi family martial artists!

But soon, Zhi Qingge sighed again, "Unfortunately, the drawbacks of demon blood are even more terrifying than you imagined. The higher the cultivation, the deeper the influence of demon blood."

"Within the family, the few ancestors practicing the Ninth Heaven Secret Technique are affected by the demon blood's will each month, driven insane."

"Once the ancestors can't hold on anymore, the Zhi family will be exposed again, and at that time, we will have no hope of rising again."

Zhi Qingge's tone was grave, and Chu Nan realized the situation was indeed urgent.

However, it also presented Chu Nan with an opportunity. If he truly could help the Zhi family permanently resolve the drawbacks of demon blood, then he would gain a very reliable ally.

Should a real conflict arise with strong races in the future, he would have more confidence and assurance.

After all, the Zhi family also holds irreconcilable blood feuds with the strong races and the royal family!

Thus, Chu Nan resolutely said, "In that case, I am willing to go with you to the Zhi family to help resolve the drawbacks of demon blood for you."

Although Chu Nan currently wanted to go to the Imperial Capital, enhancing his strength was of utmost importance now. Without the power to contend against top-tier cultivators in the Cloud Sea Realm, going to the Imperial Capital would be like walking into a trap.

If he could gain the support of the Zhi family, he would be more confident when he eventually heads to the Imperial Capital!

Upon hearing this, Zhi Qingge was overjoyed and said, "Rest assured, Chu Nan, once you reach the Zhi family, you will receive our highest friendship."

After a simple discussion on the departure date with Zhi Qingge, Chu Nan and the members of the Spirit Corpse Sect began preparing for the aftermath here.

After all, occupying such a significant opportunity place like the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, it wasn't easy for the Spirit Corpse Sect to fully absorb it either.

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