8: Yao Chen wakes up and Nalan Yanran arrives

Chapter 8: Yao Chen Awakens, Nalan Yanran Arrives

The breakthrough lasted for an hour, and the Dou Qi within a hundred-mile radius was almost completely absorbed by Soul Cang alone.

Finally, the vortex dissipated, and Soul Cang landed on the ground, slowly opening his eyes.

Seeing Jia Liebi and the others approach with smiles, he said indifferently, "Get lost, don't bother me!"

Their smiles instantly froze on their faces, and they turned and left without hesitation.

The onlookers around also dared not stay.

Along the way, their hushed discussions could still be heard.

"As expected of a Dou Huang expert, such a powerful aura."

"The so-called three great families of Wutan City wouldn't even dare to fart in front of a Dou Huang."

"I've decided, tomorrow I'm going to the Demon Beast Mountain Range. I want to become stronger, I want to become a Dou Huang!"

...

They walked all the way into the city.

Only then did Jia Liebi dare to turn around and ask, puzzled, "Why is Cang King so angry all of a sudden?"

"I'm not sure." Xiao Zhan shook his head, not daring to guess wildly.

Gu Ni gave Jia Liebi a warning look and said in a deep voice, "I suggest you inquire less, or you might bring disaster to Wutan City!"

The others shook their heads and sighed, then departed.

Originally, they had planned to take advantage of Soul Cang's breakthrough to offer some gifts and praise, hoping to make an appearance and leave an impression while Soul Cang was in a good mood.

...

"They have no self-awareness whatsoever! If it weren't for Xiao Yan, who the hell would want to come to this godforsaken place?" Soul Cang wrinkled his nose, feeling somewhat annoyed.

With his status, he would be complimented wherever he went.

Such things, once or twice, would make him happy and proud.

But too many, and anyone would grow to dislike it.

Moreover, this was Wutan City, a border city of the Gama Empire. Befriending those people was of no benefit to Soul Cang, a pure waste of time.

"Breaking through to Dou Huang can be considered resolving a lingering worry..." He let out a long breath, collected his thoughts, and a smile appeared on Soul Cang's face as his gaze fixed on the ancient black ring.

He suddenly produced a jade bottle in his hand, containing an unknown liquid. It flowed onto the ring but did not slide off; instead, it merged into the ring, as if being absorbed.

This was a type of Soul Clan medicinal liquid beneficial to the soul, and Soul Cang had many of them.

In just a few seconds, a faint halo flashed on the ring.

"Venerable Yao, since you're awake, why hide?" After waiting a few seconds and seeing no movement from the ring, Soul Cang spoke indifferently.

Buzz—

An invisible energy fluctuation occurred, and then a somewhat transparent figure, recognizable as an old man, appeared before Soul Cang.

"Who are you? Why do you know this old man?" Yao Chen scrutinized Soul Cang for a moment, feeling a little surprised.

For years, he had been in a daze, occasionally waking up, only to instinctively absorb Dou Qi, knowing little about the outside world.

But even so, Yao Chen was clear that the target he had been absorbing from before seemed to be just a young fellow who had just advanced to a Dou Master.

It was truly strange that this person in front of him could recognize him.

"Soul Cang!" He introduced himself casually, ignoring Yao Chen's startled expression, and continued, "Let's make a deal."

"What is your relationship with the Soul Hall?" Yao Chen's tone was cold, and a hint of hatred seeped into his eyes.

His current predicament was inextricably linked to the Soul Hall.

"The Soul Hall... is merely a dog I keep." Soul Cang said calmly. His father was the Soul Emperor, so there was nothing wrong with him saying that.

Yao Chen sneered, "So that's it. You still dream of making a deal with me? Go dream on!"

Soul Cang said indifferently, "I'm communicating with you nicely now, don't be ungrateful. The Soul Hall has many ways to make you speak; I just don't want the trouble."

Before Yao Chen could speak, he continued, "As long as you agree, I can help you restore your body. Even that traitor, Han Feng, I can bring him before you to be dealt with as you wish."

Yao Chen's eyes flickered, feeling somewhat tempted. With a body, he had too many ways to quickly recover his strength.

After all, the strength of an eighth-grade Alchemist was no joke.

He looked at Soul Cang and asked, "What do you want?"

"Burning Tips!"

A smile appeared at the corner of Soul Cang's mouth as he uttered two words, instantly changing Yao Chen's expression.

...

In the mountains, a carriage sped along a flat, prepared road.

Soon after, seeing the city ahead, the speed slowed slightly, and the young man driving turned to the carriage and said, "Junior Sister Nalan, Wutan City has arrived."

The next second, a corner of the curtain was lifted, revealing a beautiful but slightly youthful face. Her fair, delicate skin was smooth and tender, and a hint of arrogance was inadvertently revealed in her brows.

Looking at the small city, Nalan Yanran nodded indifferently and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother, for driving all this way."

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Upon hearing this, the disciple's fatigue vanished, as if he could continue driving for another three days and three nights.

Inside the carriage, there was also an old man, sitting by the window with his eyes closed. He wore a robe with the Yun Lan Sect's emblem, and on his chest was a silver crescent moon, surrounded by seven glittering golden stars.

He was clearly a Seven-star Great Dou Shi!

"Elder Ge," Nalan Yanran said, "Do you think this annulment will go smoothly? I feel a bit uneasy."

The old man, Ge Ye, slowly opened his eyes and said with a faint smile, "A fallen small family, would they dare to contend with my Yun Lan Sect?"

Seeing Nalan Yanran's unease, he added, "With the Sect Master vouching for you this time, no matter how bold the Xiao Family is, they wouldn't dare to offend a Dou Huang, unless their Xiao Family also has a Dou Huang."

"How could that be? If they had such strength, why would the Xiao Family move from the Gama Empire's capital to such a desolate place?" Nalan Yanran quickly retorted.

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly felt much lighter.

Elder Ge's words indeed made sense.

She must have been too nervous, a little paranoid...

Nalan Yanran thought, and sat down quietly.

The carriage entered Wutan City and headed straight for the Xiao Family. Along the way, people were attracted by the emblem on the carriage, and gazes shot from all directions.

"Where are these people from?"

"I think I've seen that emblem before, but I can't remember it right now."

"That's normal, that's the emblem of the Yun Lan Sect of the Gama Empire."

"Yun Lan Sect? Is that the top sect in the Gama Empire rumored to be able to contend with the imperial family?"

"Holy cow, even such an overlord has come to Wutan City?"

"Look, they're going to the Xiao Family. Could it be that the Yun Lan Sect is here to recruit disciples?"

"You're going to make me die laughing, recruit disciples? Who? Don't tell me it's Xiao Yan, who's only at the third stage of Dou Qi?"

On both sides of the road, discussions were incessant.

Xiao Family gate.

The servants on duty had already been notified. Seeing the luxurious carriage drive straight in, one of them immediately turned and ran inside to report to the family head.

Before long.

In the Xiao Family's main hall, Xiao Zhan sat at the head, and the other elders and some clan disciples were seated.

"Patriarch Xiao, Ge Ye of the Yun Lan Sect has come to visit!"

"Welcome, welcome!"

Xiao Zhan rose to greet them, leading the three distinguished guests to their seats. While chatting, he secretly searched for Xiao Yan's figure. Not finding him, he grew a little anxious.