Ma Ju, upon hearing this, showed a contemplative look on her face, then softly said, "Song Zhen, since that's the case, grandma will help you get that Nine Fire Lotus!"

The Nine Fire Lotus absorbs the power of magma to grow, each containing abundant Fire Attribute Energy.

Under this force, the ice on Gu Nianxue's body began to melt at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her previously weak heartbeat gradually became more vigorous.

The worry on Gu Qiu's face slowly improved, Gu Nianxue was finally saved.

"Gu Qiu, how is Gu Nianxue?"

At this moment, Ma Ju slowly walked over, her tone seemingly caring as she asked.

Besides Gu Qiu, Ma Ju actually started to care about Gu Nianxue?

Therefore, he responded with a hint of joy, "With the help of the Nine Fire Lotus, I think Nianxue will soon wake up."

Anticipation appeared on Gu Qiu's face, as if Gu Nianxue was about to wake up in the next moment.

However, these words made Ma Ju's expression not look good.

Although the Nine Fire Lotus is very dangerous, it is also very precious. If it were really used for Gu Nianxue, how could she demand it back?

So Ma Ju turned her head, shook her head with a regretful and sorrowful look, and said, "Gu Qiu, in my opinion, Gu Nianxue's situation is not optimistic."

"Her illness is innate; letting her barely survive for seventeen years is already benevolent enough. In my view, it's better to give up treatment and let Gu Nianxue be completely relieved."

Upon hearing this, anger immediately appeared on Gu Qiu's face as he said, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Rage burst from his eyes, as if he was about to devour Ma Ju.

Originally having a look of regret on her face, Ma Ju, seeing that Gu Qiu dared to rebuke her, immediately spoke with a cold expression, "Am I not speaking the truth?"

"When you were in the Imperial Capital, you were considered extraordinarily gifted and charming. Since this money-losing girl appeared, look what she's turned you into?"

"If you don't care about yourself, don't you care about my sister?"

Chu Nan, standing aside, furrowed his brows. Listening to what this old lady said, it sounded like Gu Qiu also came from the Imperial Capital, and seemingly with quite a reputation.

And Gu Nianxue's Cold Poison wasn't an immediate occurrence; it had already been lasting for a long time.

Gu Qiu transforming from an Imperial Capital genius to his current state likely had much to do with the Cold Poison on Gu Nianxue.

Gu Qiu looked gloomy; Gu Nianxue was his daughter, and he had to protect her.

"Ma Ju, shut your mouth!" Gu Qiu scolded angrily; if he weren't worried that fighting here might impact Chu Nan, he couldn't have restrained himself.

At this moment, the handsome young man Song Zhen also spoke, "My grandma is right, Gu Nianxue is a disaster star, what's the point of a useless person living?"

"Although my words are unpleasant, they're truthful and hard to accept. Letting her fend for herself is beneficial to both you and me."

Seeing the Nine Fire Lotus growing increasingly dim, Song Zhen grew somewhat impatient.

So he said to Ma Ju, "Grandma, I think you should make the decision for him."

At this moment, a hint of killing intent appeared in Song Zhen's eyes.

Ma Ju coldly laughed and said, "My good grandson is right, I think you, Gu Qiu, are afraid of being blamed for harming your daughter. In that case, let me do the work for you!"

Rather than persuasion, it's better to kill Gu Nianxue and let Gu Qiu give up. It's not too late to seize the Nine Fire Lotus afterwards.

With that said, Ma Ju's cultivation erupted, reaching Yang Wheel third layer!

She activated her Spiritual Power, raising her hand to strike towards Gu Nianxue.

"Ma Ju, you wretch, you're bullying too much!" Gu Qiu couldn't restrain his anger, how could he accept someone killing his daughter right in front of him!

Boom!

Gu Qiu and Ma Ju clashed palms, terrifying waves wreaking havoc everywhere, the room showing traces of destruction all over.

Chu Nan's brows knitted tightly; earlier, he was caught off guard by a trace of the impact, but it caused no major harm.

But even if injured, it wouldn't matter; what made him most furious was that these two didn't just refuse to help, but instead kicked him while he was down, intending to kill Gu Nianxue!

This moment was crucial for suppressing the Cold Poison in Gu Nianxue; stopping it might cause it to recoil, becoming even more severe than before. Thus, Chu Nan could not stop.

After Gu Qiu and Ma Ju's clash, they separated. Ma Ju, gnashing her teeth, spoke in shame and anger, "Gu Qiu, you dare to attack me, what audacity you have!"

With that, she turned to the side to address Song Zhen, "Grandson, go take the Nine Fire Lotus, leave Gu Qiu to me."

The plot thickens; Ma Ju wields her dagger without disguise.

Gu Qiu's expression grew anxious; if the Nine Fire Lotus was lost, how could he still save Gu Nianxue? Thinking of this, he immediately moved to stop Song Zhen, but was intercepted by Ma Ju.

"Ma Ju, if Nianxue dies, I will surely kill you!" Gu Qiu shouted himself hoarse in fury.

Ma Ju sneered, "That dead girl was originally fated for a short life, I'm just helping her be free."

Song Zhen's eyes erupted with flames; his eyes burning, he spoke to Chu Nan, "Brat, if you don't want to die, hand over the Nine Fire Lotus, otherwise... die!"

He unleashed the pressure of a Yang Wheel Realm Martial Artist, enveloping Chu Nan. Song Zhen believed that Chu Nan would surely hand over the Nine Fire Lotus to save his own life.

Chu Nan's expression turned gloomy; though he had many Nine Fire Lotuses, he had absolutely no intention of handing them over to Song Zhen.

Such a bastard would want a second one after getting one, and even after taking the Nine Fire Lotus, he would still eye other things, never knowing satisfaction.

Moreover, the ice and snow on Gu Nianxue's body surface were about to melt, it couldn't be stopped midway.

He also couldn't just let go directly, as the Nine Fire Lotus might hurt Gu Nianxue if it fell on her.

Chu Nan slightly turned his head, with a stern face he said, "The Nine Fire Lotus concerns Gu Nianxue's life. If you want it, you can have it after she wakes up."

Being a matter of life and death, Chu Nan couldn't directly refuse, otherwise, if Song Zhen made a move, it might turn irreversibly unfavorable.

"Her life means nothing to me, I want the Nine Fire Lotus!" Song Zhen paid no heed, and seeing Chu Nan's refusal, he was instantly enraged, "Courting death!"

Song Zhen, born in the Imperial Capital and exceptionally talented, reached Yang Wheel second layer before thirty, ruling the winds and rains in the Imperial Capital. No one had ever dared to reject his demands.

With that, he raised his hand, gathering raging Flame Spiritual Power in his palm, striking towards Chu Nan's back.

Although this strike wasn't with full force, it was enough to kill a motionless Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artist.

A fierce glint passed over Chu Nan's face, he harbored a murderous intent towards Song Zhen. Holding the Nine Fire Lotus in one hand to melt the frost for Gu Nianxue, he met Song Zhen with a punch with the other.

Bam!

Thunder and flames exploded directly within the small room, turning the entire room into a charred black color.

Chu Nan's body was strong, enduring a strike from a Yang Wheel Realm Martial Artist, he was still able to stabilize himself, continuing to dispel the Cold Poison for Gu Nianxue.

Song Zhen made one wrong move, lost his balance, and stepped back three times in a row.

This scene first caused surprise in Ma Ju's eyes, and then she said angrily, "You brat, how dare you strike my grandson, I'll kill you!"

"Ma Ju, are you forcing me to kill you!" Gu Qiu was red-faced, seething with rage.

Song Zhen was even more hysterical. In all his years, he had never been repulsed by a Spirit Pill Realm practitioner; such humiliation filled him with rage and resentment.

He unsheathed a Long Blade Spirit Martial, attacking Chu Nan with all his strength, "You ant, I'll kill you!"

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