Chu Nan had completely understood how to step into the Cloud Sea Realm, but both his cultivation foundation and the accumulation of required resources were far from the target.

This time, upon leaving seclusion, he naturally intended to fully resolve this matter.

By helping to cure the Zhi family of the demon blood problems, he aimed to seize the opportunity required to break through to the Cloud Sea Realm.

"Of course, it's to solve your issues for the Zhi family!" Chu Nan stated decisively, causing Zhi Qingge to feel a surge of joy in her heart.

Zhi Qingge quickly said, "The shop you wanted has been prepared by the third ancestor, you can take over at any time."

A look of surprise flickered in Chu Nan's eyes; he didn't expect Zhi Changmei to act so swiftly.

However, from this, he could also see that the demon blood hidden danger of the Zhi family could not be delayed any longer...

Perhaps some of the Zhi family martial artists could not wait for the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall to finish constructing the Blood Array, thus naturally requiring his help to rescue them.

The Zhi family needed saving, and Chu Nan needed cultivation resources, forming a strategic alliance between the two parties.

Hence, Chu Nan chuckled lightly and said, "In that case, let's go take a look."

Following Zhi Qingge, Chu Nan arrived at the busiest street in the city and saw the shop Zhi Changmei had prepared for him.

The façade was impressive, with three stories, surrounded by a constant flow of martial artists, resembling a small tavern.

Upon entering the shop, Chu Nan discovered an unexpected person.

Zhi Ruo stood in the center of the shop, and upon seeing Chu Nan, hurriedly came forward and said, "Greetings, benefactor. I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

Zhi Ruo appeared excited, looking at Chu Nan with eyes full of admiration and gratitude.

Chu Nan asked curiously, "Zhi Ruo, what are you doing here?"

Zhi Ruo responded, "The third ancestor ordered me to follow you, and it's also my own intention."

"Due to frequently relying on the power of demon blood, my personality changed drastically, leaving me muddled and believing I would eventually die from the demon blood, so I became self-destructive, fighting to the death in the Demon Blood Martial Arts Arena."

"You awakened me from madness, removed the shortcomings of the demon blood, leading me to a new life."

"Therefore, I am determined to follow you in this life, ready to plunge into boiling waters for you, without hesitation."

Zhi Ruo became more and more emotional, unable to resist kneeling on the ground, earnestly hoping Chu Nan would accept him.

Chu Nan only partly believed Zhi Ruo's words. After all, this was the Zhi family, and Zhi Ruo was a Zhi family martial artist. It was possible this guy was sent by Zhi Changmei to monitor him.

However, Chu Nan did not refuse, gently helping Zhi Ruo up and said, "There's no need for this. Henceforth, let's address each other as friends. If you want to stay here, I won't stop you, just consider it helping me."

Upon hearing this, Zhi Ruo was overjoyed to the point of tears, and quickly said, "Thank you, thank you so much!"

"Follow me, I'll take you to see other places here now."

Chu Nan nodded, following Zhi Ruo to the shop's backyard.

He discovered over ten rooms there, each quite exquisite, allowing Chu Nan to safely reside and cultivate at this place.

Chu Nan nodded with satisfaction; indeed, there was nothing wrong with using this as a temporary abode.

At this moment, Zhi Qingge asked, "Chu Nan, what should we do next?"

Chu Nan remained silent, leading Zhi Qingge and Zhi Ruo to the front of the shop, looking at the blank signboard.

With a wave of the Black and White Guiyuan Sword, Chu Nan channeled Sword Qi and slashed through the air.

Streaks of Sword Qi struck the signboard, gradually forming three majestic characters.

Zhi Qingge stared at the signboard, saying, "Demon Blood Pavilion..."

"Precisely!" Chu Nan nodded and then said, "From now on, this place will be called the Demon Blood Pavilion, and I will be the Pavilion Master of the Demon Blood Pavilion, both of you are considered members of the Demon Blood Pavilion."

"From now on, I, Chu Nan, am committed to removing the demon blood problems for the entire Zhi family!"

Zhi Qingge's face lit up with excitement, having been waiting for this moment!

Zhi Ruo quickly accepted his identity, and thus said to Chu Nan, "Pavilion Master, are we doing this for free or for a price?"

Chu Nan laughed, saying, "There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. I, Chu Nan, came to the Zhi Family Secret Realm to seek methods for becoming stronger, not to hang out my shingle for everyone."

Zhi Ruo immediately agreed, "Exactly, with the Zhi Family Secret Realm having more than ten thousand Zhi clan members, it's utter wishful thinking to want the demon blood problems removed without paying a price."

"But Pavilion Master, what price do you intend to set?"

Chu Nan chuckled and then said, "Bring me pen and paper!"

Zhi Qingge showed curiosity, while Zhi Ruo obediently fetched pen and paper, laying them out on a table, and ground ink for Chu Nan.

Chu Nan took a brush, brandishing it grandly to write on the paper with familiar characters.

Row after row of demands continuously emerged, causing Zhi Qingyu to smile at times, frown at others, and occasionally seem puzzled.

Soon, after finishing a sheet of paper, Chu Nan said, "These are the costs for removing the demon blood problems."

Zhi Qingyu and Zhi Ruo quickly scanned it, immediately grasping the concept.

Chu Nan's demands were actually quite simple; to remove demon blood, a Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artist would need a hundred Source Stones, with each additional realm requiring a hundred more, meaning nine hundred Source Stones for the ninth level of the Divine Illumination Realm.

A Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artist would require one thousand Source Stones for the first level, with each additional realm increasing by one thousand, requiring nine thousand Source Stones for the ninth level of the Cloud Sea Realm!

As for cultivators beyond nine realms, it would depend on the situation.

Undoubtedly, the prices set by Chu Nan were exceedingly steep.

A typical Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artist might only accumulate a few hundred Source Stones over a lifetime under normal circumstances; a hundred Source Stones cannot be procured at once.

Even for the ninth level of the Divine Illumination Realm, extracting over five hundred Source Stones would be challenging.

For the Cloud Sea Realm, it was even more so; Huo Jing and Huang Shi, with a combined total of less than four thousand Source Stones, found Chu Nan's pricing nearly exclusionary for all martial artists from humble backgrounds.

Just looking at these demands might deter people and even spark public outrage.

Thus, the supplementary clauses Chu Nan added, or rather, these supplementary clauses were what he truly wanted to achieve.

The supplementary clauses were simple: those unable to afford Source Stones could substitute with cultivation techniques, martial skills, or by imparting Martial Intent Comprehension.

For Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artists, the cultivation techniques and martial skills must be no less than high-grade Profound level, and Martial Intent Comprehensions must be at least first tier.

For Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artists, the cultivation techniques and martial skills must be no less than top-grade Profound level, and those above seventh level must be Earth Tier, with Martial Intent Comprehensions no less than second tier.

Earth Tier martial skills, cultivation techniques, and second-tier Martial Intent Comprehensions could be used, depending on their value, to treat up to ten people at once!

If there are no Source Stones, cultivation techniques, martial skills, or Martial Intent Comprehensions, they can be replaced with treasures of equivalent value.

The Pavilion Master of the Demon Blood Pavilion may decide on whether to accept the trade, and the treated individuals may not object.

Only ten people can be treated each day, and treatment will immediately stop once full.

For martial artists already driven insane, the prices must be renegotiated!

Apart from these, numerous supplementary clauses perfectly ensured Chu Nan's interests would not be violated.

After reading all these, Zhi Qingyu and Zhi Ruo instantly understood: Chu Nan's goal wasn't the Source Stones, but the Zhi family's cultivation techniques, martial skills, and Martial Intent Comprehensions.

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