Zi Yan Grew Up

"It wasn't you..."

Qin Yu's words left Yao Chen completely stunned.

Those who can survive in the Black-Corner Region are certainly not innocent people; that's the logic, but it still sounds a bit strange.

"Don't worry, I'll come to you if there are any problems."

That's enough, what's done is done, let it be.

Judging from Qin Yu's tone, it seemed that he also had some grudges with the Hall of Souls.

"Master, who exactly is Brother Qin Yu?"

"The more I think about it, the more something seems off."

On the way back, Xiao Yan suddenly asked Yao Lao question.

"Two Heavenly Flames, Peak Dou Emperor, and he can casually give away Earth Tier Mid-Rank Dou Technique —is he really from Wutan City?"

"That's not your concern. You should focus on mastering the Flame Manipulation Formula first."

The mere mention of the Flame Manipulation Formula only deepened Xiao Yan's confusion.

How did Qin Yu know that this Dou Technique would be useful to him?

In terms of quality, compatibility, and timing, Qin Yu's timing was perfect.

Is this just a coincidence?

"Hey, what are you thinking about? Once we get back, you need to intensify your training and try to improve your Alchemy as soon as possible."

The Yao Lao's words interrupted Xiao Yan's thoughts.

"By then, perhaps we can ask Jia Nan Academy to help you obtain some Beast Flames to cultivate this Flame Manipulation Formula."

"What if the opportunity to subdue the Fallen Heart Flame arises before I've even mastered the Flame Manipulation Formula?"

Xiao Yan casually mentioned it, but in return, he received a powerful punch from Yao Lao.

"You're always thinking about these trivial things. Do you really think that with your current abilities, even if an opportunity comes along, you can seize it?"

Xiao Yan fell silent.

Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

"Teacher, do you think Brother Qin Yu might also have a very powerful background like Xun'er...?"

"Teacher?"

Seeing that Yao Lao was no longer paying attention to him, Xiao Yan temporarily put aside his question.

"Hmm... this method of Soul Imprisonment Technique doesn't seem particularly difficult."

On the other side, Qin Yu remained in place, digesting the Soul Restraint Method that Yao Lao had passed on to him.

Although Qin Yu's Soul Power hasn't even reached the Spirit Realm yet, this thing is still enough to bully those Dou Zong cultivators in the Black-Corner Region who basically don't cultivate soul power.

Just to be on the safe side, Qin Yu decided to first find some Dou Wang and Dou Emperor to conduct experiments.

However, just as Qin Yu finished digesting Yao Lao had taught him and was preparing to put his skills to good use, he heard something unexpected, yet perfectly reasonable.

Within the Black-Corner Region, many forces have begun to band together.

Those wandering cultivators who usually roam around are now also looking for a suitable place to settle down.

"Your prediction was correct. After the destruction of Demon Flame Valley, the people in the Black-Corner Region started to panic."

Qin Yu sat opposite Su Qian, watching the recent events in the Black-Corner Region, and couldn't help but sigh.

He doesn't need that many experimental subjects.

Qin Yu didn't care about the people of the Black-Corner Region sticking together for mutual support; killing one was the same as killing a group.

But he's not skilled enough at this job yet; giving him so many samples is a waste!

Like cattle or horses just starting out on an assembly line, they're not yet proficient at operating the equipment, and the conveyor belt is already speeding up so fast that they can't keep up.

"Han Feng has allied with the Blood Sect, the Gold and Silver Elders, and reportedly even pulled the Black Emperor Sect into their fold. He's quite a threat."

"It doesn't matter, they're not going to attack the academy anyway."

After learning about the recent changes in the Black-Corner Region, Qin Yu stayed at the academy for two more days before setting off for the Black-Corner Region.

In the past two days, Qin Yu did nothing but compile a list based on previous intelligence.

A list of who to kill first and who to kill next.

Those independent cultivators who haven't settled down yet and have a grudge against the academy are naturally the first choice, but there are very few such people, only a handful.

but...

"Hey, it's done."

In a desolate mountain in the Black-Corner Region, Qin Yu looked at the terrified soul in his hand and nodded in satisfaction.

Even with only a handful of people, it was enough for him to grasp the Soul Restraint Method.

As for that soul, Qin Yu ultimately discarded it.

He's not a member of the Hall of Souls, so his soul is of no use to him.

A certain Soul Hall Protector: Huh? A wild Dou Wang -level soul? Thank you for this gift from nature!

Ultimately, Soul Imprisonment Technique is something that's all about practice.

Once you've mastered the core techniques, all that's left is to practice repeatedly.

After wandering in the Black-Corner Region for some time and mastering the Soul Restraint Method, Qin Yu returned to the Jia Nan Academy.

"Elder, please find me detailed information on the Dou Zong experts in the Black-Corner Region."

Su Qian looked up at Qin Yu, as if she had expected it, and without getting up, handed Qin Yu a scroll.

"I'm just like a middleman providing you with free information."

"Don't say that, Elder. You are far more useful than the middleman."

Qin Yu made a casual joke, took the information Su Qian handed him, and returned to his residence.

There aren't many Dou Zong experts openly in the Black-Corner Region; there are only a handful, including the Earth Demon Old Ghost whom he recently killed.

Qin Yu scanned the remaining individuals one by one:

Mo Tianxing, the sect leader of the Black Emperor Sect, Four-Star Dou Zong and resides in Black Emperor City.

The leader of the Evil Bone Sect, Bone Old Demon, is Four-Star Dou Zong who has been in seclusion for many years.

The Elder Yingshan, Four-Star Dou Zong, is elusive.

Apart from these three, the others are all one-star or Two-Star Dou Zong.

After reading it, Qin Yu had already made up his mind.

"Qin Yu! I've finally found you!"

Just then, Zi Yan rushed over, looking very anxious.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing her like this, Qin Yu subconsciously glanced behind her, but didn't see Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian.

"Give me a drop of blood, quick!"

"Huh? What's going on?"

This girl usually asks for essence blood quite frequently, but never like today, she just reached out without even an explanation.

"I don't know! I just had a feeling! Hurry up and give it to me!"

Zi Yan was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet, looking just like a little animal that hadn't eaten for three days.

Seeing her like this, Qin Yu didn't ask any further questions. He raised his hand, gently traced a line with his fingertip, squeezed out a drop of dark golden blood essence, and flicked it away.

Zi Yan opened her mouth to catch it, and the moment the essence entered her throat, she suddenly fell silent.

Without saying a word, she sat down cross-legged on the spot, closed her eyes tightly, and her aura began to surge at an almost frenzied speed.

Qin Yu stood still, watching her quietly.

As expected, Zi Yan's cultivation level broke through.

But an even more striking change appeared on her body.

His height, which was originally just above Yun Yun's chest, is now gradually increasing, his limbs are becoming longer and more slender, and his skeleton is expanding.

The childishness of that little girl is gradually fading, revealing a completely different kind of mature woman's temperament, as well as a heroic and beautiful air.

After about half an hour, the fluctuations of Dou Qi around Zi Yan finally subsided completely.

She slowly opened her eyes, first looking down at her outstretched hands, then stood up and jumped a couple of times, feeling the changes in her body.

"Look, look! I've grown up! I've really grown up!"