The terrifying true energy surged within him!
Time and again, it struck the shackles and bottlenecks within his body!
Like surging waves crashing against the reefs on the shore.
Resounding endlessly!
By the time a tender glow appeared in the east, the surging true energy had broken through the bottleneck, emitting a drum-like sound within him.
Allowing him to successfully step into the second layer of the Qi Refining stage!
"Is this the cultivation of the second layer of the Qi Refining stage?"
Chen Nan felt his body filled with boundless true energy, far more profound than before.
After all, stepping into the second layer of the Qi Refining stage was not a simple addition.
His current strength had increased by more than threefold compared to before.
Seeing that it was already dawn, he took a shower and returned to the bedroom: "Hey, you two, stop sleeping. Get up and eat breakfast. Do you like fried dough sticks?"
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After stepping into the second layer of the Qi Refining stage, Chen Nan's strength had undergone a seismic shift, and he had successfully cured Xu Qingxin's illness.
After breakfast, he began refining pills.
Because he had promised Meng Kuo earlier that he would help him refine Qi upon arriving in the capital, he concocted two Qi Refining Pills.
Not only would he help Meng Kuo enter the Qi Refining stage, but Qin Hongyu, that woman, was also quite good. He could help her enter the Qi Refining stage as well.
After all, both of them had late-stage Grandmaster cultivation, and one Qi Refining Pill would be enough to help them enter the Qi Refining stage.
Undeniably, the capital was indeed a good place.
Even the quality of the pills refined here was very high!
After finishing these tasks, Chen Nan called Meng Kuo to inquire about his location.
Later, Yan Wushuang took Chen Nan and Xu Qingxin to the most prosperous shopping mall in the capital, where she bought him several sets of new seasonal autumn clothes.
Xu Qingxin, unwilling to be outdone, spent tens of millions to buy Chen Nan several high-end wristwatches!
To be honest, this feeling was quite wonderful!
As the saying goes, a man relies on his suit, and a horse relies on its saddle.
After a makeover, Chen Nan exuded an air of refinement.
After all this, the three of them went to a high-end restaurant and met Meng Kuo, Qin Hongyu, and Li Mu.
Seeing Chen Nan accompanied by beauties, Meng Kuo couldn't help but sigh, "Little Nan Nan, I envy you so much. It's truly a life without regrets!"
Qin Hongyu teased, "He has both wealth and good looks. You have nothing, so don't be envious!"
Looking at Li Mu, he had a look of disdain, utterly contemptuous of Chen Nan's scoundrel behavior.
"Fat Brother, Sister Yu, here, a small token of my appreciation, nothing much!" Chen Nan handed the two Qi Refining Pills to them.
"Holy cow, is this a Qi Refining Pill? Did you concoct this yourself, you brat?" Meng Kuo gasped. The base camp of the protectors had many ancient texts, and they had seen descriptions of Qi Refining Pills.
The orange-yellow pill in his hand, emitting a fruity fragrance, was indeed a Qi Refining Pill.
Li Mu was also greatly surprised.
Qi Refining Pills were legendary elixirs.
As long as a Grandmaster-level expert consumed one, they could break through their limitations and enter the Qi Refining stage.
However, he hadn't expected Chen Nan to be able to refine such a pill!
It seemed this fellow's capabilities were far more terrifying than he had imagined!
Qin Hongyu's gaze turned fiery as she looked at Xu Qingxin and Yan Wushuang, "Do you two sisters mind having another sister?"
Yan Wushuang smiled, "By seniority, shouldn't we be the older sisters?"
Chen Nan almost spat blood, "Are you trying to kill me?"
Qin Hongyu giggled, "Little Nan Nan, I won't say too much polite stuff. If you need anything in the future, you can tell me anytime." As she said this, she gave him a seductive glance.
Li Mu spoke, "Could we speak in private?"
"Alright."
Chen Nan knew that Li Mu and the other two had special identities, and some things were not suitable for ordinary people like Yan Wushuang and Xu Qingxin to hear.
He followed them and Meng Kuo to the rooftop of the restaurant.
Li Mu asked, "If I'm not mistaken, your purpose in coming to the capital is related to the Jiang family, right?"
Chen Nan nodded.
Li Mu said, "Given that you gave Fatty and Hong Yu two Qi Refining Pills, I advise you to go back now. With your current strength, you're no match for the Jiang family!"
"The Jiang family has six retainers and one old ancestor, totaling seven cultivators."
"One of them has reached the third layer of the Qi Refining stage."
"I know you've also broken through!"
"And I know you have extraordinary talent!"
"But in the face of absolute power, you're no match for them!"
They had investigated Chen Nan's background and knew that he had obtained the inheritance of Wushan in prison, and that he had cultivated to his current level in just three years.
While this rate of progress was terrifying, the Jiang family was a family with nearly a thousand years of history.
Their foundation was exceptionally deep, far more complex than ordinary people imagined!
Meng Kuo said solemnly, "Chen Nan, I hope you'll be cautious regarding the Jiang family. Fatty speaks the truth; with your talent, you'll reach the third layer of the Qi Refining stage within a year at the latest, and revenge won't be too late then!"
"The third layer of the Qi Refining stage... it's indeed very strong."
"However, I can try!"
Chen Nan grinned.
Wushan had once said that he had extraordinary talent, comparable to ancient prodigies.
And such people had a common characteristic: they could fight above their weight class!
The cultivator at the third layer of the Qi Refining stage would be his whetstone!
Li Mu added, "They have magical artifacts!"
Chen Nan frowned, "Are you sure?"
Li Mu shrugged his shoulders, unable to deny it, "As one of the thirteen great families, it's only natural that the Jiang family possesses magical artifacts, isn't it?"
Chen Nan's expression turned a bit grim!
Magical artifacts!
A type of existence that surpassed ordinary weapons.
These weapons could cut through metal like mud and could kill cultivators!
Even if he encountered a magical artifact, even with a protective amulet, he might not be able to retreat unscathed!
Li Mu said earnestly, "I advise you to wait a while before seeking revenge!"
"No way!" Chen Nan shook his head, "I've traveled thousands of miles, and my purpose is to kill Daoist Master Ku He. If I don't kill him, my Dao heart will be unstable, and my intentions will be unfulfilled!"
Li Mu countered, "However, your current strength is insufficient to contend with the Jiang family!"
"You know nothing about my strength!" Chen Nan's eyes flashed with a cold light.
Just then, the northern sky turned dark.
A gust of cold wind blew through the air!
Chen Nan glanced at the weather forecast on his phone, his eyes lighting up with joy, "There's a thunderstorm today?"
Meng Kuo sighed, "Every year, when autumn arrives, the capital experiences a thunderstorm. This year is no exception!"
"See? This is the will of heaven. The Jiang family is about to be finished!" Chen Nan grinned.
He did indeed fear the Jiang family's magical artifacts!
However, he could craft offensive magical treasures!
For example, the offensive talisman, the Lightning Seal Talisman!
However, refining such talismans required stormy weather.
And now!
An opportunity had presented itself!
At this moment, Li Mu's phone suddenly rang; it was Qin Hongyu calling.
"Boss, something's wrong, the Jiang family has come, and they want to capture Miss Yan. You and Chen Nan, hurry back!" Qin Hongyu's voice carried a hint of anxiety.
Before Li Mu could speak, he felt a powerful killing intent emanating from Chen Nan's body!
He extinguished his cigarette butt and grinned sinisterly, "I haven't even found trouble with the Jiang family yet, and they've come to my doorstep? Life is short, why are they taking shortcuts?"