Zhi Jiang spoke politely and directly invited Chu Nan to join the Zhi Family Secret Realm.

Chu Nan did not immediately refuse but asked, "Is there any requirement to join the Zhi Family Secret Realm?"

The situation of the Zhi Family is extremely dangerous, and joining the Zhi Family will probably not be that easy.

Zhi Jiang did not hide anything and directly said, "If it is an ordinary person without cultivation, we can simply abduct them from outside; there's no need for any restrictions, as ordinary people won't cause much damage here."

"On the contrary, they can even give birth to martial artists with potential."

"As for outside martial artists who want to join the Zhi Family..."

Zhi Jiang's tone became serious and said, "Then you need to sign an allegiance oath, binding your soul, ensuring bravery never betraying the Zhi Family, nor speaking the secrets of the Zhi Family."

"Additionally, you must accept the Zhi Family's monthly task arrangements and cannot disobey."

"At the same time, our Zhi Family will protect outside martial artists who join the Zhi Family, giving them the chance to enjoy cultivation resources and techniques akin to the Zhi Family Martial Artists."

"Furthermore, we don't care about what you did before coming to the Zhi Family Secret Realm."

"No matter if you are an enemy of a strong race or a criminal of the royal family, even if you killed a prince of the Ji family, our Zhi Family Secret Realm dares to shelter!"

Chu Nan immediately understood and dispelled the idea of joining the Zhi Family.

If he joined the Zhi Family, it would be no different from being half a slave, which doesn't align with his interests; Chu Nan needs a mutually beneficial exchange, not a superior-subordinate relationship.

"Thank you, Senior, for your kindness. Allow me to consider this matter further." Chu Nan did not show a direct refusal, giving the other party some hope.

Zhi Jiang also didn't say much but said, "Next, I will arrange a guest room for you to stay. If there's anything, you can have Qing Song call me."

"Qing Song is my brother's daughter; I treat her like my own daughter."

"You are her friend, so you are my junior; I will take care of you."

Under Zhi Jiang's arrangement, Chu Nan stayed in a luxurious guest room.

Chu Nan didn't have particular requirements for the place to stay but asked the question that concerned him the most: "Senior, who is the person that can help the Zhi Family solve the difficulties of demon blood?"

Zhi Qingge's face was also full of confusion; helping the Zhi Family solve the demon blood problem would be a great achievement; as the matter was about to succeed, it was interrupted by someone.

While happy that the Zhi Family would no longer be troubled by demon blood, Zhi Qingge was somewhat unconvinced and said, "I personally tried Chu Nan's method to resolve the demon blood issue; I don't believe there's anyone more capable than him."

Zhi Jiang understood Zhi Qingge's feelings and said, "The person reportedly comes from the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall in the Great Desert. I saw their method of dispelling demon blood with my own eyes, and it indeed works."

"There's no need to doubt, as the people from the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall are currently preparing a Blood Array that can, in a short time, completely dispel the demon blood problem for all Zhi Clan members in the Secret Realm and even make them stronger than before!"

Zhi Jiang's tone was somewhat excited, as the problem troubling the Zhi Clan members was finally solved, and he felt extremely exhilarated.

"The Desolate Ancient Holy Hall?" Zhi Qingge showed an unusual expression; she didn't expect it to be the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall's intervention.

Chu Nan also fell into contemplation; the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall is located in the Great Desert, an older and more mysterious force than the Qin Kingdom.

They were already active in the Celestial Crossing Realm before the two realms were divided.

With their influence, maybe they really do have a method to solve the demon blood issue.

Chu Nan felt a bit disappointed; it seems this time he came in vain.

Zhi Qingge, however, was somewhat dissatisfied and said, "The Desolate Ancient Holy Hall has always wanted to annex Mosen Province, revealing their ambition; who brought them to our Zhi Family Secret Realm, aren't they afraid of inviting wolves into the house?"

Upon hearing Zhi Qingge's words, Zhi Jiang immediately reprimanded, "Qing Song, do not speak nonsense."

He looked at Chu Nan, having some matters to say but hesitating, not speaking directly.

But Chu Nan had pretty much figured it out in his heart.

The Zhi Family is very likely cooperating with the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall, the cooperation requirement being to solve the Zhi Family's demon blood issue.

Zhi Qingge was unwilling and thus asked again, "Who exactly brought the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall people?"

Zhi Jiang pondered for a moment before finally saying seriously, "It was Zhi Qingyu; for this great achievement, the Elder Council has already decided to make him the Young Master of the Zhi Family, so you must never fight with him."

Hearing the name Zhi Qingyu, Zhi Qingge's expression slightly froze, biting her lip unwillingly and said, "How could it be him!"

Chu Nan saw Zhi Qingge's expression and asked perplexed, "Senior, what's wrong with Miss Zhi? Could it be she has a grudge against Zhi Qingyu?"

Zhi Jiang did not hide anything and explained, "Our Zhi Family went through great tribulations, the clan dwindling, so after entering this Secret Realm, we set rules that the same clan cannot kill each other arbitrarily; if violated, pay with life!"

"A few years ago, Zhi Qingyu's parents harmed Qing Song's parents, and after being discovered by Qing Song, it was reported to the Elder Council."

"Thus, the Elder Council ordered, cutting Zhi Qingyu's parents into pieces to serve as a warning."

"Since then, Zhi Qingyu and Qing Song have formed a blood feud, and now that he has become the Young Master, Qing Song is in serious trouble."

"Therefore, I do not hope for Qing Song to return..."

Chu Nan was silent; the hatred of killing one's parents, such a grudge between the two is probably impossible to reconcile.

For a while, the room's atmosphere was a bit heavy, and Zhi Jiang did not want to stay longer, so he said to Zhi Qingge, "Qing Song, accompany your friend well; if there's anything, use the Sound Transmission Compass to call me."

Zhi Qingge, burdened with heavy thoughts, nodded.

Zhi Jiang shook his head with a sigh and left.

After he left, Chu Nan looked at Zhi Qingge and said, "Miss Zhi, my matter to solve the Zhi Family's demon blood problem can no longer continue. May I know what you plan to do next?"

Though spoken this way, Chu Nan did not want to give up easily on cooperating with the Zhi Family.

The Zhi Family's strength is so formidable; stronger races might only be stronger!

Without the support of the Zhi Family, it will be hard to progress in the Imperial Capital in the future; Chu Nan still hopes to achieve cooperation with the Zhi Family by resolving the demon blood issue.

"Let's run away!" Zhi Qingge's eyes widened, looking at Chu Nan and said, "Zhi Qingyu has become Young Master; he will definitely not let me go, maybe he already knows I've returned."

"If we don't leave now, it will be too late later."

Chu Nan slightly frowned, seeing from Zhi Qingge's eyes her great fear of Zhi Qingyu, and thus asked, "That Zhi Qingyu... very powerful?"

"Zhi Qingyu is the youngest Divine Light Realm Martial Artist in the history of the Zhi Family, a leading figure of our generation." Zhi Qingyu introduced, "When I last left the Zhi Family Secret Realm, he was already at the ninth level of Divine Illumination Realm."

"At present, he might be about to step into the Cloud Sea Realm at any moment!"

"Once he breaks through to the Cloud Sea, combined with his Young Master status, he'll qualify for direct promotion to Patriarch."

"With the Patriarch status of the Zhi Family, even with the clan rule of not killing each other, I cannot resist."

"Rather than being a lamb to the slaughter, it's better to escape while he hasn't found me yet!"

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