The Xuan family, three generations of grandparents and grandchildren, were all stunned.
This Nine-Headed Fiery Lion was quite abnormal!
"One head is enough for you!"
Chen Nan flicked his hand and unleashed a strand of Samadhi True Fire.
Whoosh!
A flame erupted from the lion's head, and in an instant, its mane was incinerated to ashes.
The originally fluffy lion head turned into a bald dome.
Samadhi True Fire had an extremely high temperature.
But Chen Nan could control the temperature of Samadhi True Fire, even for grilling, he wouldn't scorch the food.
Just as Chen Nan was grilling the lion's head.
A divine glow burst forth from the neck of the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion, and then a brand new head slowly emerged, much to the amazement of the three generations of the Xuan family.
Xuan Ji couldn't help but blurt out, "If, I mean if, if a tribe had a Nine-Headed Fiery Lion, wouldn't that be equivalent to having an endless supply of lion heads to eat?"
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion bared its teeth.
But upon seeing Chen Nan's stern gaze, it immediately retracted its head. Its expression turned docile.
"This species is indeed marvelous," Xuan Ming also marveled at the formidable nature of the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion.
Its head could be severed and regenerate.
It was hard to believe, even when witnessed firsthand.
"This kind of species is no big deal," Chen Nan said dismissively. The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion merely possessed a kind of innate divine ability, equivalent to having nine lives.
However, compared to the great demons in the Nirvana Mountain of the Immortal Realm.
There was a world of difference.
After all, the demonic beasts of Nirvana Mountain possessed the ability to be reborn from ashes.
A severed bear paw would regenerate.
The Black-tailed Monkey could even directly pry open its own skull and ask the other party if they preferred their brain cooked savory or sweet.
Such divine abilities were beyond what the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion could compare to.
After nearly an hour.
The grilled lion head was ready.
Baked by Samadhi True Fire, the lion's head was golden brown and glistening with oil.
Xuan Ming brought many seasonings and sprinkled them on top, releasing a rich aroma.
The three generations of the Xuan family cut off pieces with their knives and tasted them slowly, experiencing a feeling of utter astonishment.
The lion's head meat was incredibly tender and contained a terrifying divine power.
It didn't require any chewing.
It melted in the mouth with a gentle press.
The unique fragrance of the lion's head meat made them exclaim with delight.
This also brought a trace of comfort to the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion.
Eating my flesh is fine.
But you must praise how delicious my flesh is.
However.
Seeing Chen Nan sitting there sullenly eating and drinking, the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion felt a bit displeased: "Little Puddle... Master, I'm not just saying this!"
"With your immense strength, such a terrifyingly powerful figure."
"How could you make such a low-level mistake?"
"Why is your brain so inflexible?"
"It's such a small matter!"
"Why do you have to be so downcast?"
"You can't be like this."
"It will affect the image of you being tall, robust, handsome, dashing, and peerless in my mind!"
"Are you just talking nonsense here?" Chen Nan glanced at it with cold eyes.
"Not really!" the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion said, "Let me ask you, why are you so gloomy?"
"Is it because you can't pull out the Frost Blade and head to the Triple Heaven?"
"Although we don't know why you want to go to the Triple Heaven."
"One thing is obvious."
"The thoughts of great figures like you are not something we ants can fathom."
"However."
"For me, approaching and pulling out the Frost Blade is not difficult." It said proudly, its eyes full of arrogance.
Xuan Ji sighed, "The Frost Blade has a spirit. If one is not a member of our clan, outsiders simply cannot get close to it! Even the Old Ancestor was only ten meters away from the Frost Blade before, but the Frost Blade distinguished his aura at the critical moment."
Recalling the terrifying blade intent from before.
Chen Nan felt a strong sense of lingering fear.
But it also confirmed his previous guess.
The Frost Blade was not a divine artifact.
Its grade was likely half-Saint artifact, or even Saint artifact.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have blasted him out of the cave.
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion shook its head, "Too small!"
"Too small!"
Xuan Ji couldn't help but ask, "What's too small?"
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion replied, "Your perspective is too small!"
Everyone was bewildered, not understanding the meaning of the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion's words.
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion continued, "Let me ask you a question, what is your so-called clansman? Is it someone who has lived in the tribe since childhood?"
Xuan Ji countered, "Isn't it?"
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion then asked, "Let me ask you another question, if your Frost Blade Tribe marries a woman from another tribe, can that woman be considered your clansman?"
Xuan Ji replied, "As long as there is the consummation of marriage, she can gain the recognition of the Frost Blade."
There were four major tribes in the Second Heaven.
Hundreds of years ago, there was a precedent of inter-tribal marriages among the four clans.
Even if a woman from another tribe was married, as long as the marriage was consummated, she could gain the recognition of the Frost Blade and even gain opportunities and fortunes under the Frost Blade.
The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion's eyes lit up, "Here's the problem."
"Since marrying women from other tribes can gain the recognition of the Frost Blade."
"Then why don't you take my master as a live-in son-in-law of your Frost Blade Tribe?"
"This way, wouldn't he gain the recognition of the Frost Blade?"
As soon as these words were spoken.
A glint flashed in the eyes of Xuan Ming and Xuan Ji, father and son.
The words of the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion struck a chord with them.
Right!
They could completely make Chen Nan the live-in son-in-law of the Frost Blade Tribe.
As long as the marriage was consummated.
Wouldn't he then gain the recognition of the Frost Blade?
"Do you see? This is the intelligence of my lion tribe, how can it be compared to you humans?" the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion said arrogantly, its eyes filled with pride.
Chen Nan took a drink of wine and said calmly, "Your intelligence is indeed good. If that's the case, then help me think of a way to gain the Frost Blade's recognition without becoming a live-in son-in-law!"
"Ouch, my head hurts a bit." The Nine-Headed Fiery Lion said, "No, no, I'm a bit dizzy, I need to go back and sleep!" With that, it transformed into a fiery red silhouette and disappeared into the back mountain.
Xuan Ming looked at Chen Nan nervously, "Old Ancestor, what do you think of this matter?"
Chen Nan shook his head, his eyes filled with confusion, "Matters of love are the most sacred things in the world. Although the Nine-Headed Fiery Lion's suggestion is a method."
"But, is this really possible?"
"Is it fair to the other party?"
Xuan Ming continued, "Don't you want to open the Stairway to Heaven?"
"Don't you want to save the Three Realms?"
A bitter smile appeared on Chen Nan's face.
Of course, he wanted to open the Stairway to Heaven, cross the Nine Heavens, ascend to the Lingxiao to retrieve the Three Lives Stone.
And naturally, he wanted to save the Three Realms.
But he found that.
This path was filled with too much hardship and unforeseen circumstances.
Xuan Ji cleared his throat and said, "My clan has many unmarried young women. If you are willing, I can gather them together for you to choose one as your wife."
Xuan Ming shook his head dismissively, "If Old Ancestor likes it, there's no problem with choosing a few more!"
Just then.
Xuan Qing's voice was astonishing, "No need for so much trouble, I'll marry him!" She said, reaching out and pulling the stunned Chen Nan towards the cave.
Chen Nan asked, "What are you doing?"
The woman said concisely, "Forget the wedding ceremony, let's go straight to the bridal chamber!"