Soul Refining Method, Treasure Appreciation Fair, Ma Xiaotao: Old Geezer, Cough Up Some Gold Coins

Huo Yuhao's consciousness sank into the Sea of Consciousness.

In the corner, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's enormous body was curled into a ball, snoring so loudly it shook the heavens.

Huo Yuhao stared at that lump of white flesh and couldn't help rolling his eyes.

It had been so long, yet every time Ghost Demon Venerable appeared, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was still useless.

He'd thought it could at least be half a teammate. Who knew it was nothing but deadweight?

Its snores rose and fell in a steady rhythm. If Huo Yuhao hadn't known Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was always this useless, he might have suspected it was deliberately putting on an act.

Huo Yuhao couldn't be bothered with it for now. Instead, he looked toward the other side of the Sea of Consciousness.

There, a massive gray cyclone was slowly turning.

A familiar figure strode out of it.

Ghost Demon Venerable's face remained expressionless, yet his entire being still radiated an indescribable pressure.

Huo Yuhao immediately put aside all distracting thoughts, assumed a respectful expression, and bowed deeply.

"This disciple pays his respects to Master."

The word "Master" came out so naturally that there wasn't the slightest flaw in it.

Ghost Demon Venerable looked down at him, his expression barely changing.

"A few days ago, you made quite a commotion in the Soul Fighting Zone. You even drew down Heavenly Punishment."

Ghost Demon Venerable's voice was low, tinged with a distinctive rasp.

"That move—did you comprehend it from the Ghost Killing Art I gave you?"

Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat.

So he really had come because of that.

He didn't deny it and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Master, while practicing the Ghost Killing Art, this disciple came up with a few ideas of his own about condensing killing