Battle Through the Heavens: Rising from Canaan Academy — Part 30

Yao Lao nodded slightly. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I do have a secret technique that I can exchange with you. However, if you truly succeed in refining a body, I hope you can tell me the details."

The secret technique he possessed for refining a body had been created through the Flame Mantra. Though it was theoretically foolproof, it had never truly been put into practice.

If someone succeeded in refining a body before him, it would undoubtedly provide him with valuable practical reference. He might even discover unforeseen details and hidden dangers within the secret technique.

"No problem." Qin Chen readily agreed.

"Mm. This is the secret technique for refining a body."

Yao Lao waved his illusory arm, and an exquisite scroll flew out of the storage ring on Xiao Yan's hand before shooting toward Qin Chen.

As for the formula for the Bone-Growing Blood-Fusing Pill, Qin Chen had already obtained it during the transaction a month ago.

"Thank you, Senior." Qin Chen chuckled and pushed the jade bottle containing the Associated Amethyst Source toward Xiao Yan.

He did not feel the slightest regret over trading the Associated Amethyst Source for a method of resurrection.

After all, unlike Xiao Yan from the original story, he was not so poor that he could only use the Associated Amethyst Source to feed the Seven-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python.

Holding the warm jade bottle and sensing the pure energy within, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up.

"Oh, right."

As though he had suddenly remembered something, Qin Chen turned his gaze toward the cheerfully smiling Xiao Yan and reminded him, "Regarding that three-year agreement a year from now, if possible, you'd best not go to Misty Cloud Mountain."

Xiao Yan froze at those words and looked at Qin Chen in confusion. "Why? The three-year agreement is between Nalan Yanran and me. No matter what, I have to keep the appointment. This concerns not only me, but also the Xiao Clan's honor."

For more than a year, he had cultivated day and night for the sole purpose of defeating Nalan Yanran at the three-year agreement and washing away the Xiao Clan's humiliation.

If he gave up because of a few words from Qin Chen, how could he explain himself to his father and two elder brothers?

"Ah!"

Qin Chen shook his head helplessly and said meaningfully, "Do you really think the Misty Cloud Sect is as simple as you imagine?"

"Young friend, what do you mean by that?" Yao Lao narrowed his clouded eyes slightly. Qin Chen's words had made him sense something unusual.

A trace of barely perceptible gravity entered Qin Chen's voice. "There is someone within the Misty Cloud Sect known as a Soul Hall Protector."

"A Soul Hall Protector?"

Yao Lao's voice abruptly rose, and ripples spread across his illusory figure from the fluctuation in his emotions.

"Soul Hall? What is Soul Hall?"

Xiao Yan, standing nearby, was completely baffled. He had learned too many things recently, leaving him utterly disoriented.

"It is an evil organization that will stop at nothing to capture souls. The reason your teacher ended up like this was all because of Soul Hall. The reason he appeared in your home was to evade Soul Hall's pursuit," Qin Chen explained.

"Soul Hall!"

Xiao Yan first felt a chill run through his heart, then towering fury erupted within him. "They deserve to die!"

He, Xiao Yan, would remember this grudge!

Seeing his disciple so enraged, Yao Lao felt deeply gratified. It seemed his old eyes had not been wrong a second time.

Looking at Qin Chen, Yao Lao asked in a deep voice, "How did you learn that there is a Soul Hall Protector within the Misty Cloud Sect?"

"Yun Yun mentioned it by accident."

Qin Chen grinned and continued, "Senior is currently only a soul body. If you encounter those people, the odds will definitely be against you."

Yao Lao's expression darkened. His illusory soul took a deep breath before he said calmly, "Young friend, would you be willing to accompany us to the Misty Cloud Sect?"

The Xiao Clan's importance in Xiao Yan's heart went without saying. If Xiao Yan did not go to the Misty Cloud Sect, he would be unable to cleanse the Xiao Clan of its humiliation.

If that happened, his disciple would surely develop an inner demon, causing his cultivation to stagnate.

Therefore, no matter how dangerous this trip to the Misty Cloud Sect might be, Xiao Yan had to go!

"Senior thinks too highly of me."

Qin Chen waved his hand and said helplessly, "Leaving aside how powerful Soul Hall itself is, the Misty Cloud Sect alone is already far beyond what I can contend with. As far as I know, the Misty Cloud Sect's former sect leader, Yun Shan, has already broken through to the Dou Huang realm and become a Dou Zong expert."

"A Dou Zong?" Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically.

Yao Lao's expression was equally grim. He had not expected this small Misty Cloud Sect to be so troublesome.

Seeing their reactions, Qin Chen continued, "Not only that, the Misty Cloud Sect has several Dou Wang-level elders. With the help of their sect-protecting formation, they can temporarily unleash the combat power of a Dou Huang."

"Though Yun Yun owes me a favor, when faced with the sect's greater interests, she may not choose to become enemies with her entire sect for the sake of an outsider like me."

"Therefore, I advise Senior to think carefully before acting. If you rush there recklessly, it would be no different from a sheep walking into a tiger's den."

Soul Cultivation Technique

Yao Lao fell silent. After a moment, he looked at Qin Chen and said in a deep voice, "Young friend, do you have a way to ensure that we can leave the Misty Cloud Sect safely? If this succeeds, I am willing to offer you a reward that satisfies you."

As he spoke the final words, Yao Lao covertly glanced at Qin Chen's sleeve.

He had seen through some of it. Qin Chen's purpose in telling him all this was definitely not merely a kind-hearted warning.

He was raising the price!

I've been waiting for you to say that.

Qin Chen rejoiced inwardly. Then the corner of his mouth curled up as he rubbed his chin and said, "Since Senior has something to ask of me, this junior naturally will not refuse."

"If Senior is willing to offer a soul cultivation technique as payment, I guarantee that Brother Xiao will be able to leave Misty Cloud Mountain safely."

"A soul cultivation technique..." Yao Lao's illusory pupils suddenly contracted.

Soul cultivation techniques were unlike alchemical techniques and pill formulas. They were existences that had nearly vanished, and even he, a Medicine Venerable, had to treat them with the utmost caution.

But when he considered that this matter concerned Xiao Yan's future, he could only nod helplessly.

"Teacher..."

Xiao Yan's nose stung, and tears faintly welled in his eyes.

His teacher had done far too much for him!

Yao Lao took out a blank scroll from his storage ring. His illusory finger wrote and drew across it before he tossed it toward Qin Chen and asked, "What is your method?"

Qin Chen was overjoyed and hurriedly stored the scroll in his storage ring.

Suppressing the urge to burst into laughter, he slowly said, "Against those neither-human-nor-ghost creatures, blindly enduring and hiding will only make them push their luck. The best way to deal with them is to take the initiative and wipe them out completely with thunderous methods!"

"At the three-year agreement, this junior will invite some experts to lend their aid. Together with the preparations I have made, we will surely ensure that whatever Soul Hall Protector it is never returns!"

Qin Chen raised his arm toward Yao Lao and smiled. "I have some connections with the Mittel Family's grand elder. A month before the three-year agreement, I will definitely arrive at Jia Ma Holy City. When the time comes, you can go to that family's headquarters to find me."

"Mm." Both Xiao Yan and Yao Lao nodded slightly.

Qin Chen clasped his hands. "Then I shall take my leave for now. We will meet again in Jia Ma Holy City."

As his voice fell, Qin Chen moved and transformed into a streak of light that shot toward the distant horizon. After a few flashes, he vanished from their sight.

"Teacher, let's continue practicing our combat techniques." Letting out a light breath, Xiao Yan spoke slowly.

His teacher had sacrificed too much for him. He had to win this three-year agreement!

"Good." Yao Lao nodded gently.

He had never expected that this trip to the Magical Beast Mountain Range would bring so many and such immense shocks to him, a Medicine Venerable who had once roamed the continent.

After parting with Yao Lao and Xiao Yan, Qin Chen hurried toward the Snake-People Holy City without stopping for even a moment.

He had already cultivated in the Magical Beast Mountain Range for four months. Now, the Dou Qi within his body had begun to overflow continuously, and he had to enter seclusion as soon as possible.

Just as Qin Chen was thinking, his sleeve stirred slightly. Immediately afterward, a seven-colored beam of light shot out from within.

In only a few breaths, a graceful figure dressed in a vivid red robe appeared at his side.

"I didn't expect you to obtain so many benefits so easily." Without even looking at Qin Chen, Medusa spoke indifferently.

Though she said that, this trip to the Magical Beast Mountain Range had indeed thoroughly shocked her.

She had never imagined that souls could actually cultivate.

"What do you mean, so easily?"

A teasing smile rose on Qin Chen's lips as he said leisurely, "These are spoils I obtained only after outwitting and battling a Dou Zun expert."

"..."

Looking at Qin Chen's smug expression, Medusa felt that she should be angry. Yet for some reason, the nameless fire in her heart simply could not ignite.

She even faintly developed a complicated emotion, as though she was...

Happy for him?

Pah, pah, pah. I am a proud queen. That cannot be what I truly think!

This man flirted everywhere. Only an idiot would care about him.

It must be the Heaven-Devouring Python influencing her!

After letting out a light breath, Medusa asked coldly, "Are you really willing to part with that fragmentary map?"

She had witnessed Qin Chen's transaction with Yao Lao.

The Associated Amethyst Source and Earth Core Tempering Milk were one thing. Though both were rare treasures, they were not indispensable to Qin Chen now.

However, that fragmentary map was completely different. It was the inheritance of a Half-Emperor!

Moreover, if she remembered correctly, Qin Chen also possessed one quarter of the map.

"Of course not."

Qin Chen smiled confidently. "I'll just let them keep that fragmentary map for now. Once my strength improves in the future, I'll have plenty of ways to take it back."

Medusa nodded slightly. She believed Qin Chen's words.

A seven-star Dou Wang dared to provoke a Dou Huang, and a peak Dou Wang had even schemed against a Dou Zun. If he could cultivate to the Dou Zun realm, the entire continent would likely be thrown into upheaval because of him.

Several hours later, Qin Chen and Medusa finally arrived at the Snake-People Holy City.

The moment he landed, Qin Chen smiled and clasped his hands toward Medusa. "Your Majesty, I'll be relying on you during this period. Please do not let anyone disturb me."

Medusa glanced at him and said flatly, "Don't worry. I will remain in the Holy City during this period. No one will come to disturb you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qin Chen said no more and hurried toward the cultivation chamber without delay.

"Ah~"