Chapter 148 To be honest, I'm a little nervous.

Everyone's gaze fell collectively upon Baili Yunce.

The trembling of Baili Yunce's legs gradually ceased.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and his face flushed red.

A Chaos Supreme Treasure like the Heaven Poison Bead would surely invite a fatal calamity if exposed.

Naturally, he could not display it in front of outsiders.

Therefore, he could only cough lightly and, steeling himself, spoke:

"Don't worry about what methods I have."

"Anyway, I can cure that old man, that's all that matters!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the gazes of the crowd became even colder.

Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi crossed her arms in front of her chest, her expression of disgust undisguised.

The Grand Elder stroked his beard, looking as if he were watching a good show.

Even Family Head Nalan Xiao, who was always known for being a good-natured person, was on the verge of erupting at this moment.

Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

Lin Xiao, who had been silent all this while, suddenly spread his fingers slightly and gestured with his hand.

A cluster of pale blue flames suddenly rose from his palm.

The moment the flames appeared.

The temperature in the hall plummeted.

Even the ground was covered in a layer of white frost.

"It is clearly a flame, so why does it emit such a bone-chilling cold?"

Family Head Nalan Xiao narrowed his eyes, being the first to recognize this peculiar flame.

"Could this be... a Heavenly Strange Fire, the Nether Profound Ice Flame?!"

Family Head Nalan Xiao couldn't help but recall the pill king Ji Boduan saying that to force out the fire poison within the old master's body, an extremely powerful flame was needed.

And among the flames of the world, Strange Fires were supreme.

According to descriptions in ancient texts, what Lin Xiao was wielding was clearly the Nether Profound Ice Flame, ranked seventh on the Strange Fire Ranking!

Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly.

He hadn't expected that Family Head Nalan Xiao, the Clan Chief of a small Nascent Soul Family tucked away in a corner, could recognize the Nether Profound Ice Flame at a glance.

This saved him some breath.

Lin Xiao flipped his wrist, and the flames instantly dissipated.

The temperature in the hall also slowly rose back up at this moment.

"Clan Chief Nalan has a sharp eye."

Lin Xiao took a sip of tea, his tone indifferent.

Family Head Nalan Xiao's expression was agitated as he took two steps in one, arriving before Lin Xiao.

Then, he cupped his hands and bowed deeply.

"May I ask for the young friend's name? As long as you are willing to act, my Nalan Family will do everything in our power to satisfy your requirements."

Although Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi didn't know much about Strange Fires, it looked like her grandfather could be saved.

Lin Xiao smiled gently:

"I am Xiao Lin, just a Loose Cultivator."

"As for the reward, just give what is on your bounty list; I am not a person who raises prices on the spot."

What does he mean by 'I am not a person who raises prices on the spot'?

Isn't he obviously scolding him, Baili Yunce, for being greedy and insatiable!

Baili Yunce rolled his eyes, his palms gripping the armrest tightly.

He raised his hand to wipe his nose, watching helplessly as Lin Xiao stole his Opportunity to show off, filled with resentment in his heart:

"Hmph! What are you acting so cool for! What's so great about a mere Strange Fire!"

"My Demon God Bloodline can immunize against all fire-type damage at the same Realm. If you have the guts, throw that lousy fire at me! See how I stomp you under my feet!"

Unfortunately, Lin Xiao couldn't hear his inner thoughts; otherwise, he wouldn't mind fulfilling his masochistic request.

[Ding! Detected that the Son of Luck, Baili Yunce, has been extremely triggered, congratulations to the host for obtaining 500 villain points!]

Lin Xiao smiled smugly; he hadn't expected to encounter a Son of Luck here.

After all, his purpose for this trip was only to selectively befriend Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi.

And to collect the fire poison Opportunity that the Heavenly Dao had left for Ye Bufan.

The fire poison that Nalan Yuan was afflicted with was born alongside a heaven and earth spiritual object, containing extremely rich spiritual power.

In the original world line, it was precisely by continuously refining this poison that Ye Bufan caused his cultivation to skyrocket.

If Lin Xiao refined it himself, he would very likely be able to ascend to the Soul Transformation Realm in one go.

Seeing the corners of Lin Xiao's lips lift, Baili Yunce thought the other party was mocking him and was immediately about to explode.

And Qiangwei scolded him repeatedly:

"Do not stir up trouble; such a small Family likely cannot produce what we need, so let's just leave."

Although Baili Yunce was unwilling, he dared not refute.

He snorted coldly, immediately slapped the rosewood table beside him, and prepared to leave in a huff.

"It seems you are more willing to believe him, huh?"

A sneer curled at the corner of Baili Yunce's mouth, and as he walked, he mocked disdainfully:

"He is just a brat who got lucky; he dares to talk big just by relying on one Strange Fire. When that old man dies from the poison, you will surely regret today's decision."

Seeing that Baili Yunce still had to throw out a few taunts even as he was leaving, Qiangwei wanted to admonish him a few words.

But Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi, who was on the side, could no longer tolerate it.

Her grandfather was the person she respected the most; how could she tolerate an outsider cursing him here?

"Shut your dog mouth!"

Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi shouted sharply, and the long sword in her hand was unsheathed.

The sword light flickered, carrying a sharp gust of wind, slashing straight towards Baili Yunce's face.

But Baili Yunce neither dodged nor avoided it, smiling contemptuously.

He saw him raise his right hand casually, and with just two fingers, he easily caught the sword.

At this moment, his cultivation was no longer concealed.

Core Formation Great Perfection!

Except for Lin Xiao, everyone in the hall was shocked.

This youth looked barely over twenty, yet his cultivation had already reached Core Formation Great Perfection?!

Looking across the entire Eastern Region, and even the Central Plains.

Such talent could definitely be counted among the ranks of Prodigies.

"A mere Core Formation Early Stage, and you dare to swing your sword at me? Your courage is truly commendable!"

Baili Yunce's gaze swept unscrupulously over Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi's body.

As soon as he finished speaking, his fingertips exerted a slight force, shaking the long sword away.

At the same time, he raised his left hand and, without mercy, struck a palm towards Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi.

His palm strike was at an extremely despicable angle, clearly aiming directly at the soft area in front of Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi.

Clearly, he wanted to humiliate this high-and-mighty Young Miss of the Nalan Family before leaving.

"How dare you, you brat."

Family Head Nalan Xiao was furious and was immediately about to act.

But someone was faster than him.

Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi only felt a blur before her eyes, and suddenly a strong arm was around her waist.

A cool, masculine scent rushed towards her.

Her whole body was also smoothly pulled into a broad embrace.

Lin Xiao held Young Sect Leader Nalan Qingyi with his left hand, raised his right hand slightly, and met Baili Yunce's palm strike with what seemed like a casual blow.

To tell the truth, Lin Xiao was actually quite nervous at this moment.

He did not use any Qi, nor did he deliberately activate the God Elephant Suppressing Hell Force, and he even used only one percent of his physical strength.

But he was still afraid that if he wasn't careful, he would accidentally kill this treasure-hunting mouse, Baili Yunce, on the spot.

After all, that was the Primordial Profound Boat that could travel freely through the myriad worlds.

He was still counting on driving the Profound Boat in the future to hunt down Sons of Luck everywhere.