A Surprise for Tang Hao

"Uncle Yue, is there a way to open this barrier without alerting the person who set it up?" Lin Yu didn't act rashly; instead, he turned to look at Yue Guan.

But this time, Yue Guan was no longer as relaxed as before. Instead, he stared at the object before him as if facing a great enemy.

"Blue Silver Emperor—the seed left behind after that hundred thousand year Blue Silver Emperor's sacrifice? I never expected it to be planted here." Yue Guan's expression turned somewhat grim.

After all, although Yue Guan's Soul Power had risen to Level 95 after consuming the Immortal Herb, he still lacked confidence in facing Tang Hao.

Back then, Tang Hao had just broken through to Titled Douluo and could already go head-to-head with Qian Xunji, who possessed a God-level Martial Soul and had reached Level 95.

And now, while Yue Guan's Soul Power had reached the same level, his Martial Soul was nowhere near Qian Xunji's.

"That won't be easy." Even though Yue Guan was worried about Tang Hao's presence, he still answered Lin Yu.

"Not easy doesn't mean impossible." As if understanding Yue Guan's words, Lin Yu flashed a sly grin at him.

"You little rascal, sharp as ever." Yue Guan was caught between laughter and exasperation at Lin Yu's antics.

"Have you thought it through? This barrier was likely set by the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao. Even at my current Level 95, I can't guarantee I can open it without alerting him." Yue Guan looked seriously at Lin Yu.

"Uncle Yue, can you check if this barrier completely encloses the Blue Silver Grass?" Lin Yu's expression also turned serious after hearing Yue Guan's words.

Although Tang Hao wasn't present at the moment, Lin Yu wasn't sure if Tang Hao was still in Notting City.

In the original story, after Tang San joined Notting Academy, Tang Hao had already left.

But when Tang San went to Shrek Academy six years later and was 'trained' by Zhao Wuji, Tang Hao showed up to repay Zhao Wuji—proving that Tang Hao had been watching over Tang San all along.

However, after glancing at the surrounding mountain walls, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Yu.

"Hm?" Hearing Lin Yu's words, Yue Guan was puzzled but still began to investigate.

"No. The barrier only blocks the front of the Blue Silver Grass—it just seals off the cave." After a quick check, Yue Guan reported to Lin Yu.

"If that's the case, can't we just go in from somewhere else?" Lin Yu's eyes lit up at Yue Guan's answer.

"Uncle Yue, with your strength, you should have no problem cutting a path through the adjacent mountain wall without disturbing the barrier, right?" Lin Yu eyed the cave wall as he spoke to Yue Guan.

"Now that's a method I never considered." Hearing Lin Yu's idea, Yue Guan's eyes also brightened. After all, he'd never thought there could be another way around a barrier.

Then, Yue Guan summoned his Martial Soul and began cutting through the mountain from another side, without using any Soul Skills to attack directly.

After all, as a Titled Douluo, his Soul Skills packed tremendous power and would cause no small commotion.

Knowing that the barrier's creator was Tang Hao, Yue Guan was naturally extremely cautious.

Still, a Titled Douluo was a Titled Douluo. Even without using Soul Skills, he quickly bored through the mountain, carving a tunnel that led inside the barrier.

"Tsk tsk, who would've thought the mighty Clear Sky Douluo could make such a low-level mistake." Stepping inside, Lin Yu and Yue Guan sneered at Tang Hao's barrier technique.

Then, they turned their attention to the Blue Silver Emperor.

Before this, Lin Yu had been pondering what to do once he found the Blue Silver Emperor. But after seeing the changes in Bibi Dong after she absorbed his Soul Blood, an answer had formed in his mind.

"Uncle Yue, check if there's anything else here." Lin Yu had Yue Guan search the area for the hundred thousand year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, while he himself walked toward the Blue Silver Emperor.

As Lin Yu approached, the Blue Silver Emperor's body began to tremble, as if sensing danger closing in.

But at this moment, the Blue Silver Emperor had no power to resist—it could only shiver to express its fear.

"Hehehe! Blue Silver Emperor Ah Yin, from now on, you're my grass!" Lin Yu grinned viciously at the Blue Silver Emperor, then without hesitation, dug it out.

Meanwhile, Yue Guan had found something. In the soil just in front of where the Blue Silver Grass had been planted, he uncovered a small wooden box. Inside the box lay the Blue Silver Emperor's Right Leg Bone.

"A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!" Though Yue Guan had been prepared, he was still stunned by the immense surprise before him.

But he didn't let the shock cloud his judgment. He immediately looked seriously at Lin Yu.

"Xiao Yu, we need to leave this place as soon as possible. Since Tang Hao stored the Soul Bone and the Blue Silver Emperor here, it means he could return at any moment. If we face an enraged Tang Hao, I can't guarantee I can protect you all."

"Not so fast, Uncle Yue. Let me leave Tang Hao a little keepsake." Lin Yu wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he flashed a mischievous grin.

Then, using his Soul Power, he carved a line directly into the ground where the Blue Silver Emperor had been planted: "Yu Yuanzhen was here! Thanks for nature's gift."

"Alright, let's go, Uncle Yue." After finishing, Lin Yu dusted off his hands and left with Yue Guan.

In this world, there was no such thing as tracking enemies by aura, so Lin Yu wasn't worried about Tang Hao tracing them from the residual energy here.

When Tang Hao discovered that line, he wouldn't care whether Yu Yuanzhen had actually done it—even if he couldn't be certain, suspicion would take root.

"Grandpa, we're back." Lin Yu walked in carrying a few rabbits, as if nothing had happened.

Soon, Old Jack had the rabbits prepared.

The moment the food hit the table, Hu Liena and Dugu Yan's eyes were glued to it, and they began devouring it without any regard for their image.

But Yue Guan sat there restlessly. No matter how tempting the food was, he couldn't bring himself to eat.

"Grandpa, I plan to take you to Martial Soul City." Chewing on his food, Lin Yu stated his intention.

Hearing this, Old Jack fell silent for a moment, but ultimately prepared to refuse.

"Grandpa, don't say no just yet. I'm the Holy Son of the Martial Soul Hall now, but not everyone likes the Martial Soul Hall. Someone might use you to threaten me." Lin Yu stopped eating and looked at Old Jack.

At Lin Yu's words, Old Jack held back his refusal.

"Alright." Old Jack finally agreed.

"Then let's leave quickly." Hearing Old Jack's consent, Yue Guan immediately moved to take Lin Yu and the others away from this cursed place.

"So urgent?" Old Jack was somewhat surprised, not understanding why Yue Guan was in such a hurry.

"No time to explain." Yue Guan's expression was grave, with no intention of offering any explanation.

"Very well." Old Jack could only agree.

Though Dugu Yan and Hu Liena were puzzled, they said nothing more.

After a brief packing, Yue Guan directly led Lin Yu and the others, flying at top speed toward Martial Soul City, with no intention of restraining his aura.

As a result, Xiao Wu, who had been cultivating in Notting City, was jolted awake by the powerful aura of a Titled Douluo in the sky.

"A Titled Douluo? Why is there a Titled Douluo here?" Xiao Wu curled up in terror, then fled without looking back in the opposite direction from Yue Guan, eventually disappearing into Notting City.