A Pretend Dou Emperor! Reaping All the Benefits

"If I haven't returned by tomorrow, Uncle can take everyone and leave directly. Someone will send me to Wutan City."

Nalan Su was highly efficient. He quickly had someone convey the order allowing Gu Han to freely enter and leave the Guard Corps. Before leaving, Gu Han did not forget to make arrangements in advance.

"We'll set out tomorrow morning and should reach Black Flame City by evening. If my worthy nephew cannot make it back in time, go directly to the Nalan Family's business in Black Flame City. I'll instruct them to prepare a carriage or fast horses." Nalan Su readily agreed.

"Alright."

Gu Han gave a slight nod, turned around, and used the Nine Snake Steps to enter the forest.

Nalan Su watched him disappear into the distance, secretly astonished. "So fast, and such agile footwork. It is at least Xuan Grade!"

Gu Han truly received great importance in the Misty Cloud Sect. He could actually cultivate one of the relatively rare movement-type Dou Techniques, and it was even Xuan Grade.

Moreover, Gu Han's talent was indeed monstrous. At such a young age, his realm was already not low, yet he had also mastered an Xuan Grade movement Dou Technique.

"Uncle, is he very outstanding?" A lively voice came from beside him, bringing Nalan Su back to his senses.

"I woke you up." Nalan Su looked at Nalan Yanyun, his gaze gentle. "In terms of talent alone, he surpasses even Yan Ran. If that boy from the Xiao Family had not lost his talent, perhaps they could have compared."

Envy flashed through Nalan Yanyun's eyes. If her talent had not been destroyed, she should have been able to contend with such geniuses too.

Unfortunately, she was now an ordinary cultivator who had to marry down to someone who had likewise become a Waste, relying on each other for warmth.

Gu Han knew nothing of the conversation between uncle and niece. At that moment, he spoke. "Senior Brother."

Whoosh!

Zhang Chuchen arrived with his sword in hand, leaving a string of afterimages in the forest before stopping not far from Gu Han.

"Junior Brother, what are you going to do?" Zhang Chuchen asked.

"I'm going to capture a Fifth-Order Magical Beast. I need Senior Brother's help," Gu Han answered truthfully.

Zhang Chuchen's pupils suddenly constricted, and his voice trembled. "What did you say?!"

A Fifth-Order Magical Beast—even his Dou Wang master did not dare provoke one lightly within the Monster Beast Mountain Range, while he had only just broken through to Dou Ling.

"That Senior from Ice River Valley in Middle Continent came earlier." Gu Han took out the Hundred Year Cold Jade pendant, from which a trace of soul pressure emanated.

This trace of soul pressure was simulated using the power of the Primal Crystal Marrow and Gu Han's soul power, which was close to the Mortal Realm Mid-Stage.

Everyone knew that Old Yao, at the Peak Spirit Realm, could only wield strength at the Dou Zong level even with the Bone Spirit Cold Flame.

When he had first begun recovering, borrowing Xiao Yan's Da Dou Shi-level body, he had only been able to exert the strength of a Peak Dou Emperor, enough to fight Yun Shan, who had just entered the Dou Zong realm.

At the Mortal Realm level, the soul itself did not possess much combat power. However, if one mastered secret soul arts or could coordinate it with one's own strength, one could display even greater power.

Gu Han's current method relied on the Black Tortoise Shell to simulate an aura similar to that of an ice-attribute Dou Emperor.

"Where is that Senior?" Feeling the oppressive aura, Zhang Chuchen's expression changed instantly as he looked around. "I should personally thank him. Without him, I would not have been able to resolve the hidden danger in my body, restore my cultivation talent, or break through to Dou Ling."

"A Senior is not someone you can meet whenever you wish." Gu Han put away the Cold Jade and fabricated a story with a serious expression. "He said he only helped you because of me, so there is no need to dwell on it."

"Last night, he was wandering through the Monster Beast Mountain Range when he witnessed a fine show of two Fifth-Order Peak Magical Beasts fighting. They are now both badly wounded, so it is the perfect time to reap the fisherman's profit."

"However, he needs to deal with a Sixth-Order Magical Beast to obtain a Heavenly Material Earthly Treasure, so he cannot spare the time. That is why he told me to bring you here to handle this matter."

"Since the Senior has given the order, I will naturally serve. But even if a Fifth-Order Magical Beast is injured, it is not something I can handle." Zhang Chuchen spoke with a grave expression.

"What if it were a Third-Tier Magical Beast instead?" Gu Han turned and asked.

"Then I certainly can!" Zhang Chuchen nodded eagerly.

"Then let's go." Gu Han took the lead.

With the detailed map guidance provided by the Black Tortoise Shell Opportunity, the two avoided danger and headed directly to a patch of shrubs at the foot of a mountain.

The cave where the Purple Nether Flame Snake hid was concealed behind the shrubs. These shrubs could mask scents, allowing them to block the Kui Wolf Pack's carpet-like search.

"Behind these shrubs is a cave. Inside is a Fifth-Order Peak Purple Nether Flame Snake, but it has been badly injured by the Mu Kui Wolf King and is under the Mu Kui Seal. It can only display the strength of a Third-Order Late-Stage Magical Beast."

"Senior Brother, carefully go inside. Just knock it unconscious and hand it over to me."

Once they arrived, Gu Han explained the situation in detail.

The fact that he described the situation so precisely made Zhang Chuchen completely stop doubting the existence of the "Dou Emperor Senior."

Raising his sword, Zhang Chuchen swung out several wind-blade Sword Qi attacks and cleared away the shrubs, revealing a cave before them.

"Junior Brother, wait here. Your Senior Brother will go in and deal with the Purple Nether Flame Snake."

Zhang Chuchen used the Misty Cloud Sect's Ethereal Movement Technique, drifting silently into the cave like a gentle breeze.

After standing in place for a while, Gu Han entered the dark cave. Once he confirmed that no one was watching within a hundred meters, he willed himself back into the Xuanwu Secret Realm and released his soul perception.

Boom!

About a quarter of an hour later, the commotion deep within the cave gradually weakened until it finally fell silent.

After confirming there was no danger within a dozen meters, Gu Han returned to the outside world and waited.

Not long afterward, Zhang Chuchen appeared, dragging a Magical Beast by its tail with considerable noise.

The Magical Beast was covered from head to toe in Purple Scales that emitted a scorching aura. Its end could not be seen at a glance; stretched straight, it should have been over a dozen zhang long. Its body was thicker than a water vat, and claw wounds covered many parts of it.

Several claw wounds had also gained sword wounds, clearly Zhang Chuchen's handiwork.

"Junior Brother, I did not fail you."

Zhang Chuchen's aura was somewhat disordered, but his vitality was fine. In fact, his wind-attribute Sword Intent had become considerably sharper.

Defeating a Fifth-Order Magical Beast head-on, even one that was badly injured and had its strength sealed, greatly tempered his will.

As Gu Han looked at the unconscious Purple Nether Flame Snake, he could feel a scorching, vicious aura rushing toward him. It affected the circulation of his Dou Qi and made his heartbeat accelerate.

"Senior Brother, rest and regulate your breathing here. I'll deliver the Purple Nether Flame Snake to that Senior."

Gu Han took out a Third-Order Qi Replenishing Pill obtained from Kalon and handed it to Zhang Chuchen. Then he placed his hand on the Purple Nether Flame Snake and, with a thought, stored it in the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

Of course, in Zhang Chuchen's eyes, Gu Han had placed the Purple Nether Flame Snake into his Storage Ring.

On the Dou Qi Continent, many Storage Rings could store living creatures, or at least store them temporarily.

Given Gu Han's talent, Yun Yun's favor and regard for him, and the support of a mysterious Dou Emperor expert, it was perfectly normal for him to possess such a Storage Ring.

"Junior Brother, how will you find that Senior? Danger is everywhere in these mountains. Why not let me go instead, or accompany you?" Zhang Chuchen did not immediately take the Qi Replenishing Pill. He asked with concern in his eyes.

"I'll go by myself."

Gu Han walked to the entrance of the cave, and a pair of magnificent Cyan-Blue Wings appeared behind him.

"For now, I still can't carry you with me, Senior Brother!"

Zhang Chuchen: ???