The Remnant Soul's Advice

Xu Yuan had always wanted to go out, but he just hadn't found a suitable reason.

Now that the Jingjiang Prefecture has been reduced to ruins, Ran Qingmo's arrival directly provided him with this opportunity.

Although his current cultivation speed is already extremely fast, he has too little time left.

Xu Changge, who enjoyed the same resources as him, still took twelve years to cultivate to the third-grade Grandmaster. Even if his Innate Dao Body could be a little faster than the other party, how much faster could it be?

Xu Yuan didn't have the cheat code to level up in Cangyuan. Ten years have passed, and it's all too late.

He needs to go to some places to retrieve some items and enter some secret realms. With these, his cultivation level can be improved even faster.

It would be inconvenient for his father's men to accompany him, but it would be very dangerous if no one accompanied him. Originally, Xu Yuan's plan was to snatch the old man from Qin Mo's Soul Ring, but now that Ran Qingmo has arrived, the problem can be perfectly solved.

Besides, Xu Yuan really wanted to go out and see the world.

The current situation is the calm before the storm, with all parties maintaining relative restraint.

It would be a real shame to come into this world and not experience it.

After hearing Xu Yuan's request...

Xu Changge's answer was also simple and clear.

Two words.

"No."

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Xu Yuan frowned and stared at Xu Changge:

"Why?"

Xu Changge spoke very softly:

"The situation is unstable and dangerous."

Xu Yuan sighed upon hearing this, and glanced at the ruins within the Xu Estate mansion:

"Where can it not be dangerous?"

He grinned and said, "Going to the Imperial Capital isn't dangerous, but can you take me back now?"

Xu Changge stared at Xu Yuan for two seconds, a strange smile playing on his lips.

"Don't you know why you can't go back to the Imperial Capital?"

Xu Yuan briefly recalled:

"I was misled back then."

Xu Changge's eyes held a strange smile, unhurried and composed:

"You may have been bewitched back then, but Changtian, do you know that there are many ways to take control of a person's body, but there is no way to completely control a person's mind? Even the Soul-Bewitching Seed of the Charm Soul Demon Body can only make a person fall in love with her, thus influencing a person's judgment."

"Didn't you make that decision because you wanted to?"

Xu Yuan fell silent after hearing this.

In my memory,

He was indeed bewitched, but the decision was ultimately his own.

Because Princess Mu Zhiyun is indeed very beautiful, it's like her cerebellum controls her brain.

Knowing he couldn't win the argument, Xu Yuan asked directly:

"Yes, you're right. The question is, can I go to the Imperial Capital now?"

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Xu Changge laughed in exasperation, glancing at Ying'er beside him.

Upon noticing this, Xu Yuan immediately pointed again to the ruins of the Xu Estate mansion:

"Xu Changge, I know you mean well, but it's the same for me no matter where I am. Anyone who can kill me can kill me anywhere."

"You've seen these ruins too. A powerhouse at the Origin Beginning Realm can move freely within Jingjiang Prefecture. If Ran Qingmo hadn't come, he wouldn't have attacked me earlier."

"He didn't have a chance to make a move," Xu Changge interrupted softly.

"You've been held back by her." Xu Yuan glanced at the blood-stained cloth bag containing the head.

Xu Changge stared at his self-important third brother for a few moments, offering no explanation, but simply repeating softly;

"He didn't have a chance to make a move."

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Xu Yuan remained silent, his slightly suspicious gaze sweeping over her before he reluctantly nodded.

"Alright, since you put it that way, then let's assume he didn't get a chance to make a move."

Xu Changge's eye twitched.

Xu Yuan stopped provoking and instead asked in a low voice:

"Xu Changge, can you stay in Jingjiang Prefecture indefinitely? Or can you arrange for a Origin Beginning expert to look after me? Origin Beginning expert wants to kill me, it doesn't matter where I am, does it?"

Xu Changge remained silent.

For a moment, both brothers fell silent.

And in this silence,

A middle-aged male voice, seemingly equipped with a built-in deep bass, rang out:

"Young Origin Beginning, if you are worried about your brother, this old man can protect him."

The Saint's Remnant Soul, which had consciously retreated into the Soul Ring, slowly floated out at this moment and whispered:

"If you can provide enough rare and heavenly materials and earthly treasures for nourishing the soul, I am confident that I can help this kid escape from a second-grade Origin Beginning cultivator."

Xu Changge remained calm and did not immediately make any statement.

Xu Yuan glanced at the old man.

He looked like a Middle-aged Scholar, almost identical to the character illustration in Cangyuan.

Thinking it over, Xu Yuan chuckled and said:

"Old man, we just killed your apprentice."

The Saint's Remnant Soul shook his head upon hearing this.

Regarding Qin Mo's tragic death, he simply replied casually:

"It is true that you killed him, but all I want is a successor to my mantle. Who that successor is is not important."

Hearing the other party's rather cold-blooded reply, Xu Yuan was not surprised at all.

The cold-bloodedness and ulterior motives inherent in this remnant soul were one of the reasons he dared to try and demand the Soul Ring.

Children talk about feelings; adults are all about interests.

not to mention,

Whether this Saint's Remnant Soul can still be called human is unknown.

Is it a bit disrespectful to the lifespan of such an ancient monster who has lived for who knows how many years to help you out of emotion?

This Saint's Remnant Soul will absolutely not avenge Qin Mo.

After a pause, Xu Yuan smiled and said:

"The heir to the mantle? So you want to take me as your apprentice?"

Upon hearing this, the Saint's Remnant Soul gave Xu Yuan a serious look, then a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes:

"Innate Dao Body?"

Having said that, a smile appeared on the lips of the saint's soul:

"If you are willing to modify the Cultivation Method I created, then of course you are."

Xu Yuan laughed upon hearing this.

This Saint's Remnant Soul is not a traditional, ever-present grandfather figure. He does treat his disciples very well, but this kindness is more like an investment to help them grow.

Following Qin Mo was not out of necessity due to the limitations of her soul body, but rather a carefully planned cultivation strategy.

After all, he was able to escape and fight a third-grade Grandmaster with his soul form, so wouldn't leaving Qin Mo's side be a piece of cake?

Qin Mo was just one of the other party's many disciples over the years. Now that the investment has failed, he can simply find the next one.

Of course, since there has been an investment, this sage naturally needs a return.

The reward that this Saint's Remnant Soul desired was also very simple.

Reborn through possession.

When the disciple cultivates to level ninety, which is the First-Grade Mortal Shedding in this world, the Saint's Remnant Soul will begin to act on its own.

Having helped you cultivate to this point, disciple, it wouldn't be unreasonable for me to want your body, would it?

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan composed himself:

"I don't plan to change my Cultivation Method for the time being."

The Saint's Remnant Soul felt a little regretful upon hearing this, but he wasn't too discouraged. He simply transmitted his voice and said:

"If you're unwilling to change your Cultivation Method, then we can certainly make a deal."