The saintess is pregnant, what does that have to do with me, a spoiled brat?

Xu Zhentian snorted coldly: "Wandering Taoist? You should at least make your lies believable. But since you're unwilling to talk about it, I'm too lazy to ask. As long as you're still my grandson, Xu Zhentian's grandson, I'll hold the sky up for you even if it falls!"

Xu Nuo smiled; this old man was indeed protective of his own.

Xu Zhentian pointed to the brocade box in his hand: "This Nine-Turn Marrow Cleansing Pill is a closely guarded secret of the Primordial Holy Land, and its medicinal power is extremely potent. You're weak, so take it easy when you take it, don't overeat. I'm going to the military camp, so you better behave yourself for the next few days."

After saying that, the old man picked up his riding whip and hurried away.

Shen Qingyi looked at Xu Nuo with a complicated expression. She found herself increasingly unable to understand this playboy.

"What are you looking at?" Xu Nuo tucked the brocade box into her bosom. "Never seen such a handsome fiancé before?"

Shen Qingyi turned her face away and said coldly, "The Primordial Holy Land will not let this go. If Elder Jingyue arrives, your grandfather may not be able to stop her."

"Then you don't need to worry about it." Xu Nuo waved her hand and turned to go back to her room.

inside the room.

Xu Nuo sat cross-legged on the bed and opened the brocade box.

Three golden pills emitted a rich medicinal fragrance.

He picked one up and popped it directly into his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into a scalding hot current that rushed down the throat and into every part of the body.

boom!

Xu Nuo felt as if a fire was burning inside her body, and her meridians were being torn apart by intense pain.

This body has been drained by wine and women for too long and simply cannot withstand such a powerful drug.

Just then, the jade pendant on her chest suddenly lit up with a dark red light.

Roar!

The phantom of the Primordial Dragon Soul appeared in his mind, opened its giant maw, and directly devoured more than half of the violent medicinal power.

The remaining medicinal power became extremely gentle, gradually repairing Xu Nuo's damaged meridians and tempering his bones.

A layer of black impurities seeped from the skin's surface, emitting a foul odor.

Xu Nuo closed her eyes and felt the earth-shattering changes taking place within her body.

On the jade pendant, the second dragon pattern began to flicker, showing a faint tendency to be lit up.

"not enough."

Xu Nuo opened her eyes and without hesitation stuffed the remaining two Marrow Cleansing Pills into her mouth.

The potent drug power exploded once again.

The Primordial Dragon Soul roared excitedly, devouring everything in its path.

hum!

The second dragon pattern lit up completely.

Immediately afterwards, half of the third dragon pattern lit up.

Xu Nuo suddenly opened her eyes, a dark red dragon shadow flashing in them.

He clenched his fist, and his knuckles cracked like popping beans.

A ninth-rank martial artist!

Moreover, with the power of the true dragon flowing through his body, his current physical strength is absolutely no less than that of a seventh-rank martial artist.

"That feels good."

Xu Nuo let out a long breath, looked down at the thick layer of black grime on her body, and frowned in disgust.

Tell the servants to prepare water for a bath.

After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, Xu Nuo walked out of the room feeling refreshed.

In the courtyard, Shen Qingyi was sitting at the stone table wiping her sword.

When she saw Xu Nuo come out, she paused, a look of shock flashing in her eyes.

"You...broke through?"

She could clearly sense that Xu Nuo's aura had changed.

He was no longer the unsteady playboy he once was; instead, he exuded a chilling sense of oppression.

"I ate a few candies and casually broke through a barrier," Xu Nuo said casually.

Shen Qingyi's lips twitched.

The Nine-Turn Marrow Cleansing Pill, a treasure used by the Holy Land to cultivate core disciples, turned into candy in his mouth?

Moreover, even if one takes the Marrow Cleansing Pill, it is impossible to break through several realms in just half an hour and directly enter the ninth rank!

What kind of monster is this?

at the same time.

Inner city, Drunken Immortal Pavilion.

It was lunchtime, and the lobby was packed.

In a private room on the second floor, several wealthy businessmen dressed in fine clothes were enjoying the dishes on the table.

"Incredible! The Drunken Immortal Restaurant has changed owners, yet the food tastes even better!"

"Yes, this steamed sea bass is so fresh I almost swallowed my tongue!"

"I heard that the Chen family cut off all the ingredients from Zuixianlou. They're using ordinary ingredients now, so how come the food tastes better than the top-quality ingredients they used to use?"

In the main hall, diners praised the food highly, and the waiters were so busy they barely had time to breathe.

Manager Li stood behind the counter, watching the silver coins flow into the account like water, his face crinkling with smiles.

The yellow powder the boss gave us was simply a miracle substance!

Even the most ordinary green vegetables, just sprinkle a little bit on them and the taste is instantly transformed.

The Chen family wants to cut off their food supply? Dream on!

In a teahouse opposite Zuixianlou.

Chen Yunfei sat by the window, looking at the bustling Zuixianlou across the street, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

"What's going on?!" Chen Yunfei slammed his teacup on the ground and roared, "Didn't I tell you to cut off all the ingredients? Where did they get the food to cook? And yet their business is so booming!"

Qian Dafu trembled with fright and said with a bitter face, "Young Master Chen, I have checked, and they really did not buy good ingredients. They used cheap goods bought from the market."

"Bullshit!" Chen Yunfei slapped Qian Dafu across the face. "Cheap stuff can't possibly taste like this! Do you think those diners are idiots?!"

Qian Dafu covered his face, almost crying with grievance: "Young Master Chen, everything I said is true! I spent a lot of money to bribe a kitchen helper at Zuixianlou. He said... he said that he promised to give them a yellow powder. As long as they put a little bit in the dishes, the taste will be incredibly delicious."

"Yellow powder?" Chen Yunfei frowned.

What is this amazing thing?

"Go, find a way to get some of that powder." A greedy glint flashed in Chen Yunfei's eyes. "If we can get our hands on this secret formula, our Chen family's restaurants will definitely be able to completely crush Zuixianlou!"

"Yes, I'll take care of it right away!"

Xu Nuo led Lin Hu and strolled leisurely along the streets of the inner city.

As soon as I arrived at the entrance of Zuixianlou, I saw a girl in a pale yellow dress standing outside, peeking inside.

The girl had fair skin and a pair of bright, clear almond-shaped eyes that exuded a mischievous charm.

It was Li Wanning.

"Ning Wan?" Xu Nuo raised an eyebrow and walked over.

Hearing the voice, Li Wanning turned around and saw Xu Nuo; his eyes immediately lit up.

"Xu Nuo! You've finally arrived!"

She ran up to Xu Nuo in a few steps and pointed angrily at the entrance of Zuixianlou.

"They won't let me in!"

Xu Nuo glanced at the servant at the door.

The servant rushed over, his face beaming: "Master, this young lady insists she knows you, but she can't produce any proof. I was afraid she was here to cause trouble, so I didn't dare let her pass."

"Alright, she's my friend. Next time she comes, just take her to the VIP room." Xu Nuo waved his hand.

"Yes, yes, yes." The servant nodded repeatedly.

Li Wanning proudly raised his chin and followed Xu Nuo into Zuixianlou.

"Where have you been these past few days? Why is that milk tea shop in the outer city closed?" Li Wanning asked as they walked.

"We've moved here." Xu Nuo pointed to the spacious lobby. "From now on, if you want milk tea, just come here."

Li Wanning stared wide-eyed at the magnificent No. 1 restaurant in the capital.

"You bought Zuixianlou?"

"It was a gift from someone else," Xu Nuo said casually.

Li Wanning pursed his lips, clearly not believing it.

Who would give away such a huge money tree for free?

The two arrived at the private room with the highest tier on the third floor.

Xu Nuo instructed the kitchen to prepare several signature dishes and also had two cups of milk tea brought up.

Li Wanning took a sip of milk tea and squinted his eyes contentedly.

Then, she picked up a piece of steamed sea bass with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

The next second, she suddenly opened her eyes wide.

"This...this fish..."