17: Unexpected system reward! Hun Cang leaves!

Chapter 17: Unexpected System Reward! Soul Cang Leaves!

Although the process had some twists and turns, the outcome was still very satisfying to Soul Cang.

Despite his resistance, Xiao Yan still followed the rules, acknowledged Yao Chen as his master, and took back the ancient ring that Soul Cang returned, putting it back on.

As for returning Yao Lao to Xiao Yan, Soul Cang wasn't worried.

Because he had already stripped Yao Chen bare; everything on him, except for his Bone Spirit Cold Fire and personal experience, including the Burning Tips, Flame Partition Wave Ruler, etc., was now with Soul Cang.

After all, he planned to keep these things to give to Xiao Yan later and then earn rewards from the system.

“Using things that originally belonged to him to gain favor, and I can still grow stronger—this system is simply amazing!” Soul Cang muttered to himself silently, a look of emotion on his face.

How devious this was, it was like selling someone and having them help count the money.

Suddenly, Soul Cang's expression slightly condensed as he listened to the system prompt in his mind.

“Ding! Triggering reward… One copy of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Alchemist Experience!”

Before the words finished, a vast amount of information appeared in his mind. Soul Cang held his forehead, digesting the swelling sensation caused by the information filling his mind.

After a long while.

Soul Cang raised his head, his eyes filled with shock, and he murmured, “I didn't expect that returning Yao Chen to Xiao Yan would also fulfill the giving condition…”

He even gained Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Alchemist experience because of it.

One must know that this Tuoshe Ancient Emperor was no simple figure; he was the last Dou Emperor on the Dou Qi Continent, a naturally born and nurtured abnormal flame who eventually achieved Dou Emperor status by continuously devouring other flames.

Tuoshe Ancient Emperor was a master of fire; after all, he himself was fire, so he handled it with ease.

And his attainments in alchemy could be seen just from the emperor pill he left in the Gu Emperor Cave, which showed how powerful he was.

“Now I'm an Alchemist too…” Soul Cang couldn't help but laugh. Once he digested this experience, he would instantly become the strongest Alchemist on the Dou Qi Continent.

This was truly a case of an unintentional act leading to unexpected success…

Time flew by, and another half a month passed.

The Xiao Family's back mountain had become a forbidden area; no one was allowed to go there except for the Clan Leader, a few elders, and Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er.

In the training grounds, the Xiao Family disciples were diligently cultivating when they suddenly heard a blood-curdling scream and looked towards the back mountain.

“Has anyone been to the back mountain?”

“Can't go. If you're caught, you'll be expelled from the family.”

“What kind of sound do you think that is? It's making my skin crawl; it sounds so tragic.”

“I think it sounds a bit familiar, like Xiao Yan Gege's voice.”

All eyes turned to the person who spoke last, a young girl with a tender face but an unconsciously alluring charm, Xiao Mei.

Someone shook their head: “You must have misheard. The Soul Young Clan Leader now has a Dou Emperor older brother as his backing; who in the Xiao Family would dare to discipline him?”

“Exactly, we should still avoid discussing the Soul Young Clan Leader behind his back; someone might spread it.” Someone agreed, speaking softly and cautiously looking around.

The gathered crowd dispersed, leaving Xiao Mei alone.

“Is there still a chance to make amends…” Xiao Mei murmured softly, a hint of regret in her eyes.

Just as she was about to leave, she saw a slender figure with a clear, lotus-like aura walking along the path with a smile on her lips.

And that path was the only trail leading to the back mountain.

And that person was the one in the Xiao Family who was about to become a Dou Practitioner after Xiao Yan.

Her name was Xiao Xun'er.

Xiao Mei felt a pang of regret in her heart; she shouldn't have… at that time…

…

“What is it?” In the room, Soul Cang looked at the jade talisman floating before him.

The surface of the jade talisman shimmered with light, and a voice came out: “Young Master Cang, the clan's annual assessment. You are eighteen this year and must participate in the assessment. Please return as soon as possible.”

“Alright, I understand. I will return soon.”

After Soul Cang finished speaking, he raised his hand, grabbed the jade talisman, and put it back into his storage ring.

Like the Xiao Family, ancient clans like the Soul Clan also had tests for the younger generation. If they showed potential and were worth cultivating, they would continue to train within the clan and be allocated corresponding resources.

If they didn't meet the requirements, they would be assigned to manage industries in the outside world, similar to overseeing a part of the Soul Hall.

Don't let Soul Cang's authority in Wutan City, where no one dared to refute his word, deceive you; in reality, his status within the Soul Clan was not high.

On one hand, it was due to his identity as an illegitimate child.

Secondly, it was his constantly criticized talent, only able to cultivate to the peak of Dou King.

Under these circumstances, Soul Cang had often been ridiculed in the past, similar to Xiao Yan.

However, everything changed after he transmigrated and bound the system.

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Evening.

As the sun set, two figures sat side by side on a cliff, with a wisp of a remnant soul floating beside them.

“Older Brother, you're leaving?” After hearing Soul Cang's words, Xiao Yan suddenly jumped up, standing in front of Soul Cang and staring blankly.

Soul Cang nodded slightly, motioning for him to sit down first, and said, “Yes, I was born into a prominent family, and there are also many issues. Now that the clan has given instructions, I have no choice but to return.”

“How long will you be gone?” Xiao Yan asked.

Soul Cang frowned for a moment, then shook his head and said, “I can't say for sure, but don't worry, as long as I can get out, I will come find you.”

“Ah, Older Brother, you can't even say for sure?” Xiao Yan was a little surprised.

Soul Cang nodded candidly.

Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment.

“What's wrong?” Soul Cang asked, surprised.

Xiao Yan raised his head and said sincerely, “Older Brother, I thought since you are a Dou Emperor, you should have a place in the family, but I didn't expect your movements to be restricted.

I guess Older Brother's life isn't necessarily better than mine. In such circumstances, Older Brother still selflessly provides me with cultivation resources, and went to find a teacher to help me become an Alchemist. My heart feels particularly uneasy.”

Soul Cang hadn't expected Xiao Yan to say such words, and his heart trembled slightly.

Because his kindness to Xiao Yan was actually with a purpose, but he hadn't expected Xiao Yan to truly treat him as an older brother from the bottom of his heart.

He thought for a moment, then raised his hand and placed it on Xiao Yan's shoulder: “Second Brother, in life, not everything can go smoothly, unless we have enough strength to not have to rely on anyone else's approval.”

“Older Brother, even you…” Xiao Yan was somewhat shocked; did a Dou Emperor also have to humble himself?

Soul Cang knew Xiao Yan had misunderstood but didn't explain. Instead, he continued, “That's right, in this world, there aren't many people I can trust, and you, Second Brother, are one of them.

During my absence, Older Brother hopes you can work hard to become stronger. If one day we face powerful enemies, I hope Second Brother can fight alongside me!”

“Older Brother, I will definitely not disappoint you.” Xiao Yan clenched his fist tightly and nodded heavily.

Before this, Xiao Yan's goal wasn't high; he thought it would be enough to become a Dou Emperor, like his Older Brother, respected wherever he went.

Now he had a new direction; he not only wanted to become a Dou Emperor but also a Dou Venerate, a Dou Saint, and even the strongest Dou Emperor!

Slap!

At this moment, Yao Chen raised his hand and slapped the back of Xiao Yan's head. Facing his angry gaze, he smiled and said, “Aren't you going to get stronger? Get up and continue cultivating!”

He had originally prepared for a verbal spar, as that's how it had been these past few days.

However, Yao Chen let out a surprised sound, staring at Xiao Yan, who actually got up to train without a word, and was stunned.