Everything Is Ready, Meeting Qian Daoliu

Watching his casual movements, Broad Hill and Azure Luan exchanged a glance. Rather than discouraging him, they praised him instead. "Not bad. Your Spiritual Power has also grown noticeably. It's already close to that of an ordinary Soul Elder."

Broad Hill's face lit up with obvious delight. "Not only that, it makes up for your lack of combat power in the early stages. As long as you hone your archery under me, even with this one Soul Skill alone, you won't be weaker than those so-called geniuses."

Azure Luan nodded from the side, clearly agreeing with Broad Hill.

"Mm."

Han Li replied with a smile. He had originally planned to sacrifice his early combat power, but now he could strengthen it without giving anything up. Naturally, he was delighted.

"Come on, switch to the Ice Fire Blades. Let's see whether it's the same."

Broad Hill urged him impatiently.

Han Li also wanted to know what changes the Ice Fire Blade mode would bring. Without wasting any time, he directly switched forms.

Two scimitars, more dazzling than before, appeared in his hands. Han Li glanced upward and found that the soul ring was still properly positioned behind his head. However, at the ring-shaped ends of the two hilts, a faint little yellow ring hung like an ornament on each of them, equally inconspicuous.

He raised both hands to show them, then closed his eyes to sense the changes in the Ice Fire Blades.

Half a minute later, Han Li opened his eyes again. He swung the Ice Blade and Fire Blade toward the empty ground ahead. An icy blue blade aura and a fiery red blade aura appeared out of thin air, colliding and producing a violent explosion.

Han Li assessed the distance before saying, "The enhancement is the same as the Ice Fire Bow. They're both only at thirty percent for now, but it has gained blade aura that can leave the body and attack. At present, though, I can only control it within five meters, and its power isn't enough. The consumption is much higher than arrows too. Right now, I can only swing at full force around twenty times."

The corners of Broad Hill's and Azure Luan's mouths twitched. Hearing "only five meters" and "isn't powerful enough," they did not know what to say.

From their perspective, although this blade aura could not compare to the Third Soul Skills of certain power-attack Soul Elders, it was not far off. The key was that it had no cooldown, something Soul Skills could not match. It could already be considered a Self-Created Soul Skill.

No, it was a Self-Created Soul Skill. As Han Li's strength increased, whether it was the blade aura or the perfectly fused ice-fire energy arrows he had yet to use, they might have originated from the Martial Soul's innate functions, but they still fell within the scope of Self-Created Soul Skills. After all, among weapon-type Battle Soul Masters, without soul rings, who could launch attacks away from their bodies?

"Mm, not bad. Compared to me when I was young, you qualify."

Broad Hill controlled his expression and spoke with an indifferent look, failing to notice the contempt in Azure Luan's eyes.

If Han Li had not been present, Azure Luan would definitely have sneered. With those little tricks of yours, Broad Hill, you think you're worthy? Broad Hill really was lucky. Watching Han Li run off to show Xiu'er his new skill, Azure Luan looked at Broad Hill, who was silently laughing with his mouth stretched wide, and felt a pang of bitterness for the first time. Why could he not receive such a disciple?

Fortunately, Broad Hill had practically grown up under his watch. They were not entirely unrelated, at least. He consoled himself.

Using his authority as an elder brother to stop Broad Hill's "mad episode," Azure Luan pointed at Han Li, who was already leading Xiu'er back toward them. Only then did Broad Hill calm down.

"Teacher, now that I've absorbed my soul ring, can we put what I mentioned to you yesterday on the agenda?" Han Li looked at Broad Hill expectantly.

Broad Hill glanced at Xiu'er, who obviously still knew nothing, and sighed. He then pointed at Han Li's body.

"You just absorbed a soul ring. Go take a bath and change into clean clothes." Broad Hill glanced at Xiu'er again before continuing, "Have her go too. Your idea is very good, but I'm not sure whether it will work. No one has ever tried it before you. Bring her along so the Grand Elder can take a look as well. Since you'll be using that promise anyway, you might as well go all the way. With the Grand Elder present, even if it fails, it probably won't affect the future."

"Thank you, Teacher. I'll go right away. Please guide Sister Xiu'er on what exactly needs to be done."

For the first time, Han Li showed his emotions so openly. After hugging Xiu'er, who fundamentally did not understand what they were talking about, he dashed toward the bathing room. His laughter could faintly be heard trailing behind him.

Xiu'er looked at the two Titled Douluo staring at her, then at Han Li, who had already run off. She wanted to turn and chase after him, but she did not dare, so she could only stand there helplessly, not knowing what to do with her hands and feet.

"I'll explain."

Azure Luan took over voluntarily and began gently explaining things to the bewildered girl.

Soon, Han Li changed into a fresh set of clothes and arrived in the main hall. He found the other three already waiting for him. Xiu'er's eyes were still red, clearly showing that she had just cried.

The moment she saw him, Xiu'er threw herself at him, and tears welled up again.

Han Li held her and kept patting her back, softly comforting her until she finally stopped crying. Using the fire element he could not yet control very well, he evaporated the tears from the front of his clothes, then looked at his teacher and martial uncle and quietly expressed his thanks.

Clearly, Sister Xiu'er had not said anything like, "Young Master, don't," or "This isn't right." These two had put in a great deal of effort. Though he had already asked them last night, the result was much better than he had expected.

"Let's go."

Seeing that the two had pulled themselves together again, Broad Hill and Azure Luan said nothing further. Each picked up one of them, and they swiftly headed toward the Worship Hall.

In no time, the four arrived before the Worship Hall. Broad Hill and Azure Luan set the two down before slowly walking inside.

Han Li held Xiu'er's hand as they stepped into the great hall. The moment they entered, they saw everyone staring at him. Even Qian Daoliu had unusually opened his eyes.

Hm? Is there something wrong with me?

Han Li looked himself over but did not notice anything unusual.

"Ahem. Alright, Xiao Li, put away the External Soul Bone on your head. It's just a little trinket. What's there to show off? What, are you afraid others won't know you've completely fused with it?"

Broad Hill had returned to his seat. He coughed lightly as he spoke, but he noticeably stressed "External Soul Bone" and "completely fused," making it obvious to everyone that he was doing it on purpose.

"Hm? Alright, Teacher. I forgot."

Only then did Han Li realize that after absorbing it earlier, he had never retracted the External Soul Bone into his body. This External Soul Bone was not very old, so after a simple absorption, it had fused with him as though it were part of his body. Caught up in his excitement, he had not noticed it.

Broad Hill was obviously doing it deliberately, simply showing off. Azure Luan naturally understood what he meant and cooperated a little. It was harmless enough.

As for "complete fusion," Broad Hill was not worried that someone in the Worship Hall would act because of it. None of them would go that far. He was still just showing off. Complete fusion the moment it was acquired meant the two were exceptionally compatible. What was talent and luck, if not this?

It had to be said that Broad Hill was truly skilled at drawing hatred. With one simple sentence, he attracted everyone's attention. Even Golden Crocodile felt the urge to beat him up, only forcefully holding himself back because there were two children present.

Everyone present had read Han Li's information and naturally knew that he had a half-awakened raccoon maid by his side. Clearly, however, she was not qualified to be here.

Not to mention that Han Li was quite clever, even if he were not sensible, Broad Hill and Azure Luan would not allow him to act recklessly. Since this girl had appeared here now, there had to be another reason.

Seeing that everyone was curious, Han Li did not dare to keep them guessing. He took a few steps toward Qian Daoliu and bowed.

"Grand Uncle-Master, Han Li has a request. May I use the condition you mentioned before?"

After Han Li finished speaking, the atmosphere in the Worship Hall turned strange.

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