The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 534: A Whole Day and Night Without Being Able to Eat

The two of them exchanged glances.

Chu Yan could clearly see the sincerity in Qi Hong’s eyes. He parted his lips, about to say something, when Nanli called out from the other room, "It’s done!"

Qi Hong cursed inwardly. A’Yuan was just about to open up to him, but her shout ruined the moment!

Chu Yan, hearing Nanli’s voice, quickly set his thoughts aside. His eyes brightened with admiration.

Qi Hong clenched his fists. This, he could not tolerate!

Nanli came out holding two talismans, preparing to use them on the two of them. At this point, Qi Hong remarked sarcastically, "That was fast. Are you sure it’ll work?"

Chu Yan frowned at him. "Of course it’ll work--Sixth Sister made it."

Nanli raised an eyebrow and said, "Let’s have Fifth Brother try it first."

She summoned the talisman, swiftly forming seals before embedding it into Chu Yan’s body.

Chu Yan didn’t feel much, but Nanli already called out to Ye Siheng.

Ye Siheng, understanding her intent, drew power from his dantian, gathering a strand of spiritual energy at his fingertip and directing it towards Chu Yan.

Though the energy wasn’t particularly strong, it had a unique pressure that differed from mere mortal strength. Chu Yan instinctively took a step back, feeling the weight of it.

"A’Yuan!" Qi Hong reflexively moved to shield him.

But just as the spiritual energy neared Chu Yan, a Qiankun talisman formation appeared before him, gently rotating and quickly absorbing and dissolving the energy.

Chu Yan’s heart pounded rapidly. The Qiankun formation shrunk back into a beam of light and re-entered his body.

Qi Hong, observing from up close, was taken aback by the intricate formation, so complex and dazzling that he no longer looked down on it. Instead, he couldn’t help but praise, "Your talisman skills are truly remarkable."

Nanli, waiting for this moment, waved the talisman in her hand. "Meticulously crafted--three thousand taels each."

Qi Hong twitched. "We’re family, and you’re still charging me?"

No wonder she made one for him, too. She’d been planning this all along.

"For Fifth Brother’s sake, I already gave you a discount. Otherwise, a single spirit-protection talisman would cost at least five thousand taels," Nanli said, completely serious.

Qi Hong grumbled, "Your talismans may be exceptional, but the names you come up with could use some work."

"Names don’t matter. Effectiveness is what counts," Nanli replied.

"Fine." Qi Hong knew her love for money well and decided not to argue further. However, as Qi Nation’s banknotes weren’t accepted in Mu Nation, he could only promise to send gold in a few days.

Only then did Nanli apply the talisman to Qi Hong, adding, "But my current powers are limited. This spirit-protection talisman can only block five strikes of spiritual energy. If you are attacked, the prince and I will know and can rescue you in time."

Both men nodded.

Despite the earlier hiccup, this didn’t affect Chu Yan’s preparation to use the Soul-Rebuilding Enchanting Bug.

Chu Yan, after thinking it over, said, "Once it’s used on me, no matter which Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug dies, it won’t work anymore."

He really didn’t want A’Yuan risking himself, potentially ending up crippled.

Chu Yan looked at him pensively, his heart moved. "You... don’t need to do this."

It was his choice to make.

But Qi Hong firmly replied, "I was the one who caused this mess in the first place. I should be the one to bear it! A’Yuan, it’s nothing--I’m willing to do this."

Chu Yan’s emotions became even more conflicted.

Nanli interrupted, "This Soul-Rebuilding Enchanting Bug has to be used on my Fifth Brother. Stop trying to interfere."

"You!" Qi Hong was furious. "Do you really see A’Yuan as your brother? What if he ends up crippled--then what? I don’t care if you think it’ll increase the success rate--even if you’re ninety percent sure, I won’t let A’Yuan take the risk!"

Nanli rolled her eyes. "Relax. I’m one hundred percent sure."

"A hundred percent? Don’t make empty promises."

"I stand by what I said. And if you keep nagging, I’ll make sure you can’t talk for three days."

"Arrogant! Just because you can use talismans doesn’t mean you--"

Before Qi Hong could finish, Nanli silenced him with another mute talisman, sealing his mouth shut.

Qi Hong was so enraged that he nearly exploded. But without the ability to protest or evade, he had no choice but to seethe silently.

According to the White-Browed Priest, using talismans for cultivation was tied to one’s merits and power. Nanli hadn’t even reached the foundation-building stage, so how was her talisman ability this strong?

Chu Yan, worried that Qi Hong might suffer further, quickly dragged him out of the Chilling Garden.

It wasn’t until they stepped outside that Qi Hong realized--A’Yuan was holding his hand! For the first time! A’Yuan had willingly taken his hand!

In an instant, all of Qi Hong’s anger vanished, replaced by overwhelming joy.

Above them, Yan Luo hovered on her sword, her robes billowing in the cold wind.

She had used an invisibility talisman and positioned herself outside the mansion’s protective array, ensuring no one would detect her.

With her was a disciple from the inner sect, a trusted subordinate of Yan Buxiu. He had accompanied Yan Luo to the human world to protect and assist her.

He sneered, "As expected, these lowly mortals are faithless and untrustworthy."

Good thing they hadn’t left right away.

Yan Luo snorted coldly. "It doesn’t matter. I never counted on him."

"Didn’t count on him? But didn’t the island master say--" The inner disciple was confused.

"Father doesn’t understand Qi Hong’s motives, but I have siblings, so I know exactly what he’s thinking," Yan Luo replied. "He may be unwilling to help, but I have other options."

The disciple gave her a deep look. "Who have you chosen, Miss Yan?"

Yan Luo laughed softly. "Someone Nanli would never suspect."

She glanced at the snowy landscape and the bustling streets below, her face momentarily showing a trace of disgust before she made up her mind.

Coincidentally, Xuanyue Temple in Lianzhou was nearby.

"Chu Nanli, you wish for a perfect life? Dream on! I’ll make sure your heart falters, and you fall into the Ghost Dao!"

--

The next day, Nanli was up early, setting up a formation in the Chilling Garden.

He Qinian, as the provider of the Soul-Rebuilding Enchanting Bug, naturally came to observe.

He asked curiously, "I’ve never seen someone set up a formation to increase the success rate for using an Enchanting Bug. Is that even possible?"

Nanli explained seriously, "The eight trigrams represent not just time and direction, but also different organs of the human body. Qian represents the head, Kun the abdomen, Zhen the feet, Xun the thighs, Kan the ears, Li the eyes, Gen the hands, and Dui the mouth. When arranged correctly, the eight trigram formation can be used for healing. This one will unblock the meridians and open the Ren and Du channels, allowing the Soul-Rebuilding Enchanting Bug to better restore my Fifth Brother’s muscles and bones."

He Qinian blinked in amazement. "So that’s how it works? Seems like I have much more to learn."

Nanli nodded. "Indeed, I’ve only scratched the surface of this vast world. There’s always more to learn."

Like the secrets of the Immortal World.

Although Nanli was already quite skilled, her continued humility and thirst for knowledge only deepened He Qinian’s admiration for her.

The eight trigram formation was complete.

Nanli called Chu Yan over to lie down on the luohan bed.

Qi Hong, holding Chu Yan’s hand, pointed furiously at his own mouth.

He hadn’t been able to open his mouth to eat for a whole day and night, but that wasn’t important right now. What mattered was that A’Yuan was about to undergo the Soul-Rebuilding Enchanting Bug procedure, and he needed to say something!