Xiao Xun'er Seen Through, Yao Lao Excited

She suspected him? The little girl really cared deeply about Xiao Yan... After thinking it over slightly, Hun Cang understood why and said blandly, "Sister Gu Xun'er, what is your purpose?"

As he spoke, he placed extra emphasis on the word "Gu."

Hearing this, Xiao Xun'er's expression changed drastically, only to quickly return to normal. "What Gu? My name is Xiao Xun'er, Brother Hun Cang."

"Alright, alright. You can fool others, but not me." Hun Cang smiled.

As he spoke, he looked toward the shadows at the side. "Elder Ling, won't you come out and meet me?"

After a while.

The shadows stirred slightly, and a figure emerged. Ling Ying said, "Greetings, Young Master Hun Cang."

"Mm." Hun Cang nodded slightly in response.

Xiao Xun'er stared at him. "Not many people in the clan know my identity. How did you figure it out?"

"You don't need to concern yourself with how I know. That's my secret. In any case, you can rest assured that I won't interfere with your search for the Tou She Ancient God Jade." Hun Cang smiled faintly.

Yet the smile on his face seemed to Xiao Xun'er to be filled with a chilling coldness.

In that instant, Xiao Xun'er felt every hair on her body stand on end, as though all her secrets had been completely seen through.

Hun Cang continued, "Sister Xun Er, I hope you remember one thing. Since Xiao Yan calls me big brother, I cannot ignore him. You may do whatever you wish, but if you hurt him, even the Ancient Clan... won't be able to protect you!!"

"Hmph, I would never hurt Brother Xiao Yan!" Xiao Xun'er retorted.

After a pause, she warned him in the same tone, "I'll return those words to you as well. The Hun Clan may be strong, but it does not lack enemies!"

The two stared at each other, then both began to laugh.

"Brother Hun Cang, those questions you tested us with earlier were some kind of code, weren't they? Can you tell me?" Curiosity shone in Xiao Xun'er's eyes.

Ling Ying stretched his neck forward slightly, his gaze lingering on his young lady's face for two seconds. He was somewhat dumbfounded.

He had been there the entire time, watching everything.

A few breaths ago, his young lady and Hun Cang had seemed ready to fight, yet now she was suddenly calling him brother so sweetly...

Uh... wasn't that change of face a little too fast?

Hun Cang chuckled and shook his head. "Secret."

Hmph... Xiao Xun'er stamped her foot indignantly and turned to leave.

She had asked Brother Xiao Yan the same thing, and the result had been exactly the same.

This made Xiao Xun'er very unhappy. Brother Xiao Yan actually had secrets with someone else.

She felt the anxious sense that the person she loved was about to be taken from her.

"Young Master Hun Cang, farewell." Seeing his young lady leave, Ling Ying also took his leave. After nodding to Hun Cang, his figure slipped into the darkness.

Yao Chen emerged again at some point. Staring toward the doorway, he asked, "That little girl is from the Ancient Clan?"

Hun Cang nodded.

No wonder I sensed a bearing from her that didn't belong in Wutan City... Yao Chen came to a realization.

He tilted his head slightly. "You mentioned the Tou She Ancient God Jade just now. Is it the one I know of?"

"The more you know, the deeper you sink. Have you heard that saying?" Hun Cang calmly met Yao Chen's gaze and spoke.

Yao Chen immediately fell silent.

Curiosity was one thing, but sacrificing his freedom for it would not be worth the loss.

After remaining silent for a while, he asked, "I've already given you everything you wanted. When will you fulfill your promise regarding my body?"

Hun Cang thought for a moment. "Wait until my Second Brother finishes the Three Year Agreement."

"Three years?"

Hun Cang said blandly, "What, you've been asleep for so long anyway. What difference would another three years make?"

"This old man is only worth that much. If you use me up..." Yao Chen said.

"Do I really look that much like a bad person?" Hun Cang was speechless. This was not the first time Yao Chen had said this.

Yao Chen nodded without hesitation. In his understanding, there truly was not a single good thing in the Hun Clan.

"You're judging everyone by a few examples." Hun Cang sighed. "Let me tell you the truth. I've already looked into the matter of a body for you.

"There's a rather good Half-Saint Skeleton, but its restrictions haven't opened yet. If you really can't wait, I can immediately get you a Dou Wang Skeleton."

A Half-Saint?!

Yao Chen's eyes went wide instantly!

As expected of someone from the Hun Clan, their information channels were truly extensive. If I could use that skeleton and refine it with my own ability, I could definitely preserve all of its effects.

Wouldn't that mean I'd directly reach the Half-Saint realm?

There was such a good thing?!

In an instant, Yao Chen could no longer remain calm. His soul body swayed, as if trembling with excitement.

After all, before Yao Chen died, he had only been a Dou Venerable. It would have taken a very long time even to cultivate to the peak, let alone become a Half-Saint.

"Hey, old man, will a Dou Wang do? If you're in a hurry, I'll have someone send one over to you right now," Hun Cang called out.

Yao Chen jolted and put on a stern face. "When was this old man in a hurry? Don't slander me. It's only because I haven't had anyone to talk to in so long that I casually complained a little. You actually took it seriously?"

After a slight pause, he smiled. "Young Master Hun Cang, please keep a closer eye on that Half-Saint Skeleton..."

"You're really not in a hurry?" Hun Cang tilted his head.

Yao Chen nodded, pecking like a chick eating grain.

Hun Cang pondered. "If you're not in a hurry, how about you do me a favor?"

Hm? Yao Chen immediately became wary.

"Relax, it's a small matter. It won't be difficult. Besides, think about the value of a Half-Saint Skeleton." Seeing his expression, Hun Cang looked at him disdainfully.

"Go ahead." Unable to let go of the temptation of a Half-Saint, Yao Chen spoke.

"You've seen my Second Brother. His Soul Power is quite strong; he has the makings of an alchemist. Since you have nothing better to do, why not take some time to teach him alchemy?" Hun Cang said calmly.

Yao Chen did not speak. This was not a question of whether he would teach him or not. On the path of alchemy, teaching someone was equivalent to taking them as a disciple.

Over the past three years, Xiao Yan had left him with a fairly good impression. Other than habitually raising his middle finger at the heavens and saying, "I love you all so much," whenever something happened, he had been alright otherwise.

Even when faced with cold stares, contempt, and all kinds of mockery, he had never given up on cultivation.

Speaking of which, he had enjoyed absorbing Dou Qi over those three years.

But... Yao Chen suddenly recalled how Xiao Yan had been complaining about him to Hun Cang every time lately, and he felt somewhat angry.

Hun Cang glanced at him and said blandly, "If you agree, I'll also leave my Second Brother's cultivation to you from now on. If he slacks off or disobeys, hit him however you like. I won't interfere. I only care about the final results. What do you say?"

Hit him however he liked... Yao Chen's eyes immediately lit up. "Is that true?"

"Uh... it's true." Seeing Yao Chen suddenly become excited as if some switch had been flipped, Hun Cang felt a jolt in his heart.

After the two settled the matter, Xiao Yan was summoned over by Hun Cang that very night.

"Big Brother, you were looking for me?" Xiao Yan's face was filled with excitement and anticipation.

Over the past few days, he had received quite a few benefits from Hun Cang, and his gratitude and respect for him had grown ever deeper.

Seeing Xiao Yan like this, Hun Cang suddenly found himself somewhat unable to speak.

After all, ever since he had intercepted Yao Chen, every time Xiao Yan cursed Yao Chen these past days, it had truly come from the bottom of his heart, full of genuine feeling...