Chapter 1173: Chapter 1162: Healing Ning Qiankun
Although the Ning Family is the most prominent family in Dragon City, it does not stand out for its numbers. Everyone plays their role, and the measure of greatness lies in true heritage.
So, if the Nalan Family tear off the facade and launch an attack in great numbers, Ning Fan must make arrangements in advance.
“Feifei, they are currently halfway here. Help me buy some time, stall them so I can prepare thoroughly.”
“Our Shadow Team has too few members. Even if we conduct some harassment, the effect won’t be substantial, and the time gained won’t be long. So, Mr. Ning must hurry.”
Ouyang Feifei spoke truthfully, showing concern.
“Alright, according to the current route, Nalan Jiuhuang’s line might take another day to reach here. Just help me buy half a day more. With two days’ time, I can issue a total mobilization order at Ning Family, surely we will be able to counter Nalan Jiuhuang’s provocation.”
Ning Fan ordered calmly.
“Alright.”
Ouyang Feifei accepted the order and then hung up the phone.
Ning Fan headed home, and by the time he arrived at the Ning Family villa, daylight had already broken—there was no chance of sleeping anymore.
Moreover, it was time for Ning Qiankun’s final treatment session.
Ning Fan leisurely walked into Ning Qiankun’s bedroom in the Quiet Thought Hall, discovering Ning Qiankun already awake and lying on the bed, meditating.
Seeing Ning Fan arrive, he was quite pleased.
“Old Master, ever since the medicinal steam treatment, your immunity has improved, followed by nutrient-rich herbal decoctions enhancing your Vital Energy. Now your body has roughly recovered, and it is time to eliminate the remaining Cold Ice Powder poison within you.”
“Are we cleansing it now?”
Ning Qiankun questioned in confusion.
“That’s right, the sooner the better.”
Ning Fan had Ning Qiankun sit cross-legged on the ground, and Ning Fan also sat cross-legged behind him. Both palms pushed against his back, continuously transmitting his scorching True Qi into Ning Qiankun’s body, searching for the residual Cold Ice Powder poison.
He sensed cold and hot streams of energy within Ning Qiankun, locked in confrontation.
However, with Ning Qiankun’s gradual recovery, the Cold Ice Powder poison shifted to defense, not continuing to spread.
Upon encountering Ning Fan’s blazing True Qi, the residual poison retreated, shrinking into bone crevices, resisting stubbornly.
Ning Fan continuously injected True Qi into Ning Qiankun’s body. Since the residual poison would not be expelled voluntarily, it would be directly killed within and then expelled through sweat or bodily fluids.
As for this Cold Ice Powder poison, it should be resolutely eliminated in one go.
Otherwise, it would produce antibodies within, making future detoxification difficult under certain circumstances.
Due to the ongoing battle of heat and cold within, Ning Qiankun was drenched in sweat, his clothes soaked, with a steamy puddle beneath him.
Ning Fan did not fret much, closed his eyes, and relentlessly injected True Qi into Ning Qiankun’s body.
After a quarter of an hour.
Just as Ning Qiankun was looking pale and about to collapse, Ning Fan finally stopped, a trace of sweat on his forehead, and stood up slightly fatigued, speaking softly, “Old Master, the residual poison within you has been completely eliminated. Drink more water in the next couple of days to expel the toxins.”
“Great!”
Due to his illness, Ning Qiankun hadn’t concerned himself with Ning Family’s affairs for a while and questioned, “Fan’er, why are you up so early? You look like you haven’t slept all night; has something happened?”
“Indeed, but it’s a long story.”
Ning Fan nodded, believing that as the Family Head of Ning, Ning Qiankun should be informed about this, saying, “You don’t know yet? The Nalan Family has completely turned against us, and this time, led by Nalan Jiuhuang, over a thousand are closing in with ill intentions.”
“Hmph!”
Upon hearing this, Ning Qiankun snorted coldly, “What’s the Nalan Family when they dare to challenge the Ning Family’s authority? If we don’t show them some hues, they won’t know the immensity of heaven and earth.”
Then, he turned his tone, with some worry, “The only concern is this Nalan Jiuhuang; this old crone is over a hundred years old, an expert of the Aerial Mastery Realm. Meanwhile, our Ning Family’s Aerial Mastery experts are out training, elusive as the Divine Dragon, so it’s a rather tricky situation.”
“What’s there to fear?”
Ning Fan indeed showed a dismissive expression, saying, “Since she dares to come, I dare to fight her. Until the last moment, the outcome remains uncertain.”
Ning Qiankun nodded, speaking indifferently, “Even if they come, they will only station their forces outside. Even if Nalan Jiuhuang is a figure from the previous generation, she would have to be cautious against Ning Family, probably bringing a few to demand justice.
From now on, our Ning Family should start making arrangements—easy on the outside but tight within. If there’s any anomaly upon their arrival, immediately surround and kill them, to prevent future troubles.”
“That’s what I thought too.”
Ning Fan nodded as he realized that previously Nalan Invincible was quite sensible, knowing not to completely offend Ning Family, hence stationed forces a mile away, which was his wise choice.
But even so, after offending Ning Family, they couldn’t avoid the fate of death.
In a mere two days, Ning Qiankun and Ning Fan conducted meticulous arrangements.
They even set certain mechanisms and traps inside and outside Ning Family villa, but those would not be used unless absolutely necessary, to avoid escalating the enmity, which would be the last resort.
Speaking of Nalan Jiuhuang.
This ancestor of the Nalan Family rapidly advanced her troops in the past two days but faced disturbances from Ouyang Feifei.
Immediately, Nalan Jiuhuang dispatched a small force to handle Ouyang Feifei and the Shadow Team members, continuing her advance.
At 20 miles away from the Ning Family, a grime-covered, raggedly dressed Nalan Family junior approached, face smeared with dirt.
“Aunt Ninth, save me…”
After just calling for help, the fellow collapsed to the ground, ceasing to move.
“Quick, treat him!”
Nalan Jiuhuang furrowed her brows, realizing the severity of the issue.
This young man was part of the vanguard; what had they gone through to end up so disheveled?
The Nalan clan members halted, quickly treating the wounded and giving him water.
Cough cough cough…
Soon, the injured youth revived, palely announcing, “All dead, they’re all dead…”
“What do you mean all dead?”
Nalan Jiuhuang approached sternly questioning.
That Nalan family junior gazed into the void, saying, “We arrived at the Ning Family outskirts the night before last. Second Elder Nalan Invincible ordered us not to act rashly, but who knew, Nalan Shi, Nalan Hu, and Nalan Pao took action on their own, causing alarm among the Ning Family personnel…”
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