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Yang Shan said in a serious tone:

"If you want to cooperate, you have to tell me what you have to offer!"

Hun Dan bastard almost burst out laughing:

"Capital? Young Master am a member of the Soul Clan. You country bumpkin, what Young Master do I have?"

Yang Shan: "My friend's dad is Dou Zun! But his older brother has suppressed him so much that he has to cook for himself!"

If I weren't injured, I would have beaten Hun Dan Yang Shan up on the spot.

A nobody from the Northwest Continent dares to look down on him!

But the situation Hun Dan is facing now is truly perilous. Everyone who can help him can be considered his "benefactor"! Hun Dan put a pill in his mouth and wanted to find a place to sit down, but found that Yang Shan's "performance" earlier had already overturned all the tables and chairs.

The Hun Dan could only lean against the wall, recounting his past.

Perhaps because he had gained a lot of trust in Yang Shan, the Hun Dan said quite a bit.

The Hun Dan's experience was actually quite similar to what Yang Shan said about "I have a friend".

It's just internal strife within the clan anyway.

The bloodlines of the Ancient Eight Clans are divided into ten grades according to their intensity, with the tenth grade also known as "God Grade Bloodline".

Take Xiao Xun'er for example; her bloodline should now be at the ninth rank.

As her strength continues to increase and her bloodline is further activated and stabilized, she will be able to reach the Divine Rank. (The original work only mentions the Ancient Clan, so we will use the Ancient Clan's bloodline level as the standard.) Previously, Hun Dan was always looked down upon within his clan because his Dou Di Bloodline was only "First Rank"! His bloodline potential would begin to decline when he reached the Dou Emperor.

The potential of one's bloodline will be exhausted by the time one reaches the late stage of the Dou Emperor.

In other words, Hun Dan might be able to reach the Dou Emperor level quickly, but if he doesn't have any fortuitous encounters afterward, he can only rely on time and resources to persevere.

Perhaps one can reach the Dou Zong realm in one's lifetime.

Such bloodline members are of no use to the Soul Clan except for procreation.

The Hun Dan had already resigned himself to his fate.

But one day after he had eaten, when he was about to start his cultivation, as soon as he began to circulate his energy, a large amount of Deadly Poison spread through his body!

The Deadly Poison was so potent that it almost killed him instantly!

Perhaps it was just Hun Dan life wasn't meant to end.

At the critical moment of life and death, the Dou Di Bloodline hidden in Hun Dan Dan's blood suddenly underwent a strange change.

The deadly Deadly Poison that could have killed him was like an infant in the face of the mutated Dou Di Bloodline, and was immediately devoured completely.

And Hun Dan's cultivation level went directly from Seven-Star Dou Ling to Three-Star Dou Wang!

"Hun Xian really can't stand to see me do well. I've already started to give up, but he still won't. He wanted to kill me, but in the end, he helped me!"

The Hun Dan knew that if he didn't find a way to fight back, he would be killed by his older brother sooner or later.

His elder brother, Hun Xian, was highly regarded within the clan. They believed that once his bloodline was stabilized, its strength would reach the sixth rank, and even the gates of the Dou Zun would not be able to stop him!

Therefore, before the bloodline is stabilized, the Hun Xian must stay in the clan and cultivate diligently in order to stabilize the bloodline more quickly.

This gave that Hun Dan an opportunity.

So the Hun Dan applied to leave the Soul World and took a job in the Soul Hall Soul Hall, hoping to make a name for himself there and then go back to compete with his older brother! But he didn't expect his older brother to still be wary.

Last time, although he failed to poison Hun Dan to death, it still attracted the attention of the higher-ups of that faction. Hun Xian didn't dare to go too far, so he secretly sent Protector Liu to follow Hun Dan!

This Protector Liu is not someone who joined the Soul Hall from outside.

Rather, they are descendants of the Soul Clan! Although they have not yet awakened their Dou Di Bloodline, if they can properly assist the Hun Xian, they may well be granted the "Soul Surname" in the future.

Protector Liu Protector Liu well aware of Hun Dan's predicament, which is why he dared to put on airs in front of Hun Dan and obstruct him in various ways.

After listening to the Hun Dan's story, Yang Shan asked:

"Didn't you ever think of reporting this to the higher-ups in the clan?"

The Hun Dan was desolate:

"Why would any high-ranking official want to see a piece of trash like me? My father does come to see me occasionally, but his legal wife, who is also the birth mother of Hun Xian, is no ordinary person. My father has already done a lot to help me survive until now."

Yang Shan nodded:

"So you have nothing now, and all you can do is offer me empty promises, right?"

Hun Dan was taken aback. "What do you mean by 'pie in the sky'?"

Yang Shan: "Do you know what 'drawing a cake to satisfy hunger' means?"

Hun Dan suddenly realized. "I understand now. So, I was indeed dangling a carrot in front of you, but this carrot is just a carrot now; later, it will be a real gift!"

"After?"

"Hun Dan? You really think I'm just trying to take advantage of Young Master misfortune?"

"That's not the case. I can wait until that old guy is dead before I ask you for something in return."

Yang Shan walked up to the Hun Dan and said, word by word, "If you dare to take even a penny less, I'll take your life!"

Hun Dan:

"To be honest, I admire you."

Yang Shan: "If Hun Miesheng had said this, I would have been very happy. But you said it, which is as good as saying nothing at all."

Hun Dan: "You really are arrogant."

Yang Shan replied matter-of-factly, "What's my name? Cheng E! How can I be evil if I'm not arrogant?"

Hun Dan: "So, our cooperation is officially complete?"

Yang Shan: "Show me your 'cake' first, then I'll hear if it's worth it!"

Hun Dan thought for a moment, "I cultivate dark attribute techniques, so even if I pass them on to you, you won't be able to use them. But before I left, my father gave me a scroll of the Soul Clan's secret soul cultivation method. If you cultivate your soul with Pure Soul Energy, it will be twice as effective! You don't need to worry about being exposed. As long as you don't use it in front of the Soul Clan members, no one will be able to tell!"

Yang Shan's eyes lit up. "This is good! But it's not enough!"

Hun Dan's face turned cold:

"Cheng E, sometimes being too greedy is not a good thing."

Yang Shan: "After Protector Liu dies, I'll take three items from his Storage Ring! That's not too much to ask, is it?"

Hun Dan:

"It seems you're truly confident! That Protector Liu is, after all, a Dou Zong!"

Yang Shan: "The Black-Corner Region is far stronger than that old bastard. If we make a good operation, we can use one tiger to devour another, and secretly trip him up at the crucial moment. That old bastard will be dead!"

Yang Shan's words gave Hun Dan a glimmer of hope.

He knew very little about the Black-Corner Region, but Yang Shan had spent years in that place!

Hun Dan: "I, Hun Dan, swear to heaven and earth."

Yang Shan waved his hand. "Forget about oaths. Oaths are pretty much like empty promises. Whether we can become friends or not, we'll see in the future!"

Hun Dan smiled bitterly, "I never thought I could make friends."

Yang Shan: "Come back with me first, otherwise Brother Luo Xie's life will really be in danger! Brother Luo Xie can be a great help in killing that old bastard!"

"Good!"

Now that things have come to this, the Hun Dan has no other choice.

If he doesn't agree, as Yang Shan said before, he will be forcibly taken back! [Ding! Player, please note that you have triggered the ' Hun Dan's' special event. During this period, the Hun Dan's favorability will increase or decrease to a certain extent. This event has no fixed direction; please proceed with caution.]

[Note: Due to your agreement with ' Hun Dan ', if ' Protector Liu ' (Purple Word Seal; promoted to -One-Star Dou Zong) dies at your or ' Hun Dan's' hands, your Storage Ring and all items worn on your person will be completely preserved, from which you can obtain three items. However, ' Hun Dan ' may renege on the agreement, so please act with caution.]

This is why Yang Shan insisted on bringing up the distribution of "Protector Liu's " belongings.

Yang Shan could not guarantee that Protector Liu would die at his hands.

Moreover, even if he really did kill Protector Liu with his own hands, according to the drop rules of the Black-Corner Region, he could only choose one item as a safety net.

If someone has bad luck, or gets a bunch of great items but can't use them, then choosing "three self-selected items" might not be the most profitable, but it's definitely the most advantageous for Yang Shan.

Moreover, Protector Liu's previous Finger Strength were all lightning power, clearly indicating he was a lightning attribute cultivator! Yang Shan could even choose a set of items from the loot that would maximize his combat power!

This is a "special drop rule" that can only be triggered in special story events.

Hun Dan: "Now that the cooperation is settled, you should at least tell me how to kill that old bastard. Without him, I can cultivate without any worries, make contributions in the Soul Hall, and obtain more resources!"

Yang Shan pulled out a thick iron chain and grinned maliciously:

"Then I'll have to trouble you for now, Young Master!"

Hun Dan's heart skipped a beat. "I... I'm still injured, please be gentle."

Two days later.

Luo Xie rushed back to the Mad Lion City branch.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, they saw the Hun Dan bound by chains, unable to move.

Yang Shan in an even worse state! Covered in blood, he sat on the ground, leaning against a pillar of the house, looking as if he barely had a breath left! "Cheng E!"

Luo Xie quickly stepped forward to check on them and asked with concern:

"How are you, you Little Brother E?"

Yang Shan: "You won't die, Tower Master, you're alright."

"I"

Luo Xie was speechless for a moment.

Yang Shan's words clearly indicate that he risked his life to forcibly bring that Hun Dan back! Just to save his own life!

Luo Xie originally thought that Yang Shan would need to establish himself in the Soul Hall before he could repay his favor.

I didn't expect that I would have already paid back all the favors I owed just a few days ago when I officially became Soul Envoy.

Luo Xie naturally wouldn't ask Yang Shan how he got injured.

It's most likely the work of Hun Dan!

And Protector Liu thought so too.

He was very satisfied with Yang Shan's performance. Yang Shan even received a notification that Protector Liu had increased his favorability towards him by 5 points!

The first item in Yang Shan's "grand plan to kill the sect" that he listed for Hun Dan was that Yang Shan should gain the trust of Protector Liu!

A self-inflicted injury is inevitable.

Therefore, Yang Shan let the Hun Dan take action himself.

And that Hun Dan is more than willing to cooperate.

"Serves you right for being so Young Master with me before!"

The Hun Dan was having a blast, and it really lifted my spirits.

Yang Shan also gained an extra three points of favorability with that Hun Dan!

The second step of the "Grand Plan to Slaughter the Clan":

Be patient! A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan.

For a long time afterward, the Hun Dan still wanted to perform and achieve something, but his attempts repeatedly failed, and he eventually gave up.

This process may take a month or even two months.

As for how long to endure, Yang Shan started making Hun Dan.

"The Black-Corner Region is full of good things! That Protector Liu is only One-Star Dou Zong. If he really comes across a top-grade spiritual weapon, wouldn't he be tempted?"

Yang Shan patted the Hun Dan on the shoulder with a straight face:

"Opportunity is reserved for those who are patient and wait! You have a year, even if you wait half a year to kill Protector Liu, it's worth it! If Protector Liu doesn't die, you won't even dare to cultivate openly. If you really expose your bloodline, Protector Liu might kill you on the spot!"

The Hun Dan now sees Yang Shan as his key to breaking the deadlock, so he's willing to carry out whatever Yang Shan says.

After all, he really couldn't compete with Protector Liu on his own!

Protector Liu said calmly:

"Cheng E, is it?"

Yang Shan remained leaning against the pillar, motionless, speaking with some difficulty, "Yes!"

With a casual wave of his hand, Protector Liu sent a fist-sized, milky-white sphere floating toward Yang Shan.

Protector Liu: "Well done, here's the Soul Accumulation Pearl for you!"

Soul Accumulation Pearl are strictly controlled within the Soul Hall.

If Soul Envoy obtains Soul Accumulation Pearl, it must be because the Soul Hall has assigned them a task quota. Once the Soul Accumulation Pearl are filled, they must all be handed over to the Soul Hall! Normally, only members at the level of Protector or above can have an additional quota of Soul Accumulation Pearl.

These quotas are usually "rewards" from the Soul Hall.

Not being recorded in the mission means that these Soul Accumulation Pearl can be used on oneself! Protector Liu gave Yang Shan the Soul Accumulation Pearl as a reward for capturing the Hun Dan, so naturally Yang Shan can use them himself!

[Soul Accumulation Pearl]

Level: Common

Pure Soul Energy: 0/100000 (Yang Shan thought to himself).

This Protector Liu is really stingy.

Not only did they give him the lowest-level Soul Accumulation Pearl, but it didn't even contain a single drop of Pure Soul Energy! Yang Shan had to search for it himself.

Protector Liu waved his hand. "Now that the Young Master has returned, let the Bloodshed Hall continue its development according to the normal plan, Luo Xie!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

"Last time, the Young Master said he wanted to find a few maids to live a comfortable and leisurely life. You'd better handle this matter properly!"

Luo Xie bowed his head:

"Yes, sir!"

Protector Liu, with his hands behind his back, glanced at the Hun Dan with a mocking look. "Oh, and remember to arrange a few for me too! Big butts, please!"

Luo Xie: "Protector Liu, rest assured, I will do my utmost to find the maid with the biggest buttocks to serve you, Protector!"

Protector Liu's old face was practically beaming with joy. "Alright, all of you, go down. Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary!"

Arriving at the pawnshop, Luo Xie felt a sense of relief, as if he had survived a calamity.

"Little Brother E, this time, we really owe it to you!"

Luo Xie said solemnly, "If anything happens in the future, just say the word, and I'll repay you for the life I owe you!"

[Ding! Player, please note that Luo Xie is extremely grateful to you due to your actions. Luo Xie's favorability towards you has increased by 10 points. Current favorability: 58!]

Yang Shan: "It's alright, Brother Luo Xie. This is just me repaying your previous kindness in promoting me. The situation is settled now. Tower Master, I'll have to put in more effort to handle the matter of the Bloodshed Hall."

Luo Xie: "You Little Brother E!"

Yang Shan: "Tower Master, you've figured it out too. Protector Liu gave me the Soul Accumulation Pearl, clearly intending for me to play around with it on my own. This year, he's going to keep an eye on Hun Dan and not give him any chance to make any contributions."

Luo Xie frowned. "Little Brother E is right. Don't worry, for a long time to come, the Bloodshed Hall will definitely be short-handed!"

Yang Shan: "I'm relieved about that. Brother Luo Xie, please take good care of Protector Liu during this time. But you also need to be careful around that Hun Dan. After all, he's a Young Master the Soul Clan. You can't afford to offend either side."

Yang Shan did not intend to let Luo Xie know about his and Hun Dan's arrangements so soon.

It's not that I don't trust Luo Xie, it's just that I'm afraid Luo Xie won't act well and if he slips up, then there will be big trouble!

Let Luo Xie do his job quietly for now, and ask him for help when necessary.

As for Yang Shan, he took advantage of the excuse of replenishing his soul to disappear for a while.

It's time to go back to the Jia Nan Academy and see my senior!