Old Man Mu Gu

"Brother, are you sure... you want to send all these Earth Tier Ice Attribute Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills to the Northwestern Continent?"

Upon hearing that Qin Yu did this for someone who might not even be Dou Zong yet, Qian Xunji couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Did this man named Hai Bo Dong save Qin Yu's life?

"Of course I'm sure. Among the people I can think of, he's the most suitable for these things. It's about making the best use of them."

"Alright, then I'll have Qian Xu personally make the trip and make sure he delivers the item to the other party."

Seeing Qin Yu's insistence, Qian Xunji didn't ask any further questions.

Putting everything else aside, the Northwestern Continent is tens of thousands of miles away from the Central Plains.

Even from such a distance, Qin Yu could think of the other person, so this Hai Bo Dong must be a very capable person.

Sending Qian Xu on this trip in person is also a way of showing his attitude.

"That's troublesome."

Later, Qin Yu found the scrolls of two Formation from Ice River Valley, the Bing He Formation and the Qianlong Xuanming Formation, in another treasure trove in Ice River Valley, and kept them as collectibles.

After dealing with the matter in the Ice River Valley, Qin Yu and his group did not linger and quickly left this troublesome place.

Before long, news of the destruction of Ice River Valley spread throughout the entire Central Plains.

For a time, the attention of many forces was drawn to this matter.

Although Ice River Valley wasn't that powerful in terms of actual strength, it was still a force with a certain reputation in Central Plains. How could it be wiped out so easily?

"Phew... I've already reached the Two-Star Dou Venerable so quickly."

The instigator of all this, Qin Yu, had just finished his cultivation and successfully broke through to the Two-Star Dou Venerable.

"You've broken through way too fast, haven't you?"

Yun Yun couldn't help but marvel at Qin Yu's cultivation speed, which showed no signs of diminishing.

She remembered that Qin Yu had such a cultivation speed when he was still at the Dou Wang or Dou Huang Realm.

But now that Qin Yu has reached the Dou Venerable, why doesn't his cultivation speed show any signs of slowing down?!

"Who knows? Anyway, you'll break through as you practice."

"... I only realized today how infuriating your words can be."

Yun Yun rolled her eyes at him. "Listen to this! Are you even speaking human language?"

You can break through barriers just by practicing, so why can't I do it?

Qin Yu: Because you didn't hang up.

"Hey, never mind, this is a message from the Pill Tower. It seems that the young lady you just met is about to advance to the Eighth-Rank Alchemist."

Yun Yun didn't discuss this issue with Qin Yu much, but instead told him the message from the Pill Tower.

The more she communicated with him, the more she doubted herself.

"Cao Ying, you've already broken through to the Spirit Realm in your soul cultivation?"

So, are you going over there?

Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, sensing a different meaning in Yun Yun's words.

Looking down, he saw Yun Yun staring intently at him with affectionate eyes.

"Actually, whether you go or not... it's all up to you."

To prevent those beautiful eyes from showing any disappointment, Qin Yu gently kissed Yun Yun's forehead and then said...

"Hmph, at least you still have some conscience."

Yun Yun returned the gesture to Qin Yu, but only on the lips.

"Go if you should. I saw in that girl's letter that she really misses you."

Are you sure it's longing... and nothing else?

It's only been a little over half a year since we last met, Cao Ying shouldn't be like that, right?

Their soul power has even broken through to the Spirit Realm; they definitely haven't been idle these past six months.

"How should I know? It just looks like it to me."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu couldn't help but chuckle.

How old are you? Why are you still using such childish tactics?

Since there was still plenty of time before the day Cao Ying mentioned in her letter when he was to be promoted to the Eighth-Rank Alchemist, Qin Yu was not in a hurry to set off.

He continued his cultivation as usual every day, and with Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun by his side, he lived a very comfortable life.

Qian Xu has already set off for the Jia Ma Empire.

Qin Yu packed up all the Ice Attribute Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills from Ice River Valley, along with a letter for Hai Bo Dong, and asked Qian Xu to take them with him.

Qin Yu guessed that Hai Bo Dong's expression upon seeing this letter and these items would be quite interesting.

A few days later, as the day mentioned in Cao Ying was fast approaching, Qin Yu set off for the Pill Tower.

"I won't go this time. I'll stay at the Demon Puppet Sect to continue consolidating my power at the Dou Zun Realm."

Yun Yun nodded as well:

"I've also felt a break in my plateau lately, so I'll take this opportunity to try and reach six stars. Go ahead, don't keep that girl waiting."

"The way you two are talking makes it sound like I'm going and never coming back."

"That's hard to say. What if you get so caught up in someone else's romance that you forget about the two of us?"

Yun Yun winked at him, but Qin Yu didn't respond and turned to leave.

Qin Yu suddenly stopped in his tracks at a desolate mountain valley on the outskirts of the Pill Region.

Ahead, a dark figure emerged from a spatial rift, blocking his path.

The man was dressed in a black robe, with a gaunt face, sunken eyes, and a chilling aura emanating from him. He didn't look like a good person at all.

People from the Hall of Souls.

This eerie atmosphere could only be found in one other place besides the Hall of Souls.

It's estimated that they discovered themselves in the memories of the souls in the Ice River Valley before their deaths.

Ugh, these guys are really annoying.

"Hehehe..."

The moment that person opened his mouth, it was the Hall of Souls's ancestral, eerie laugh:

"Qin Yu, I've long admired your name."

Who are you?

The man didn't reply, but continued his sinister, eerie laugh.

Just as Qin Yu was about to make the first move, the man suddenly stretched out his right hands, and a dark blue flame arm instantly formed, smashing down towards Qin Yu.

"Fire-Attribute Battle Qi, Spirit-Realm Soul, and this technique..."

"Old Man Mu Gu, is that it?"

After exchanging a single blow, Qin Yu recognized his opponent's identity.

"Oh? Is my identity so easy to recognize?"

Old Man Mu Gu was somewhat surprised to hear Qin Yu call him by his name directly.

Why do I feel like this guy...

Do you know a lot about their Hall of Souls?

Despite the unexpected turn of events, Old Man Mu Gu's attacks continued unabated.

"Don't embarrass yourself with such a probing attack!"

Faced with Old Man Mu Gu's continuous probing attacks, Qin Yu chose to directly use his Heavenly Flames to counterattack.

"Hmm..."

This attack was quite powerful. Old Man Mu Gu grunted and retreated ten feet away to regain his footing.

Hehehehe...

Instead of being angry, Mu Gu, who had suffered a loss, smiled even more sinisterly.

"You do indeed possess more than one type of Heavenly Flames."

"So what? You want to rob me?"

"If you think you can snatch the Heavenly Flames from me with your strength as Three-Star Dou Zun, then you're welcome to try."

Mu Gu a Three-Star Dou Zun, only one star higher than Qin Yu in cultivation. If they really fought, Qin Yu was fully confident that he could leave his opponent here.

Mu Gu clearly understood this as well.

"Heh heh heh, I admit, with my strength, I truly cannot defeat you."

"However... those people from the Demon Puppet Sect are a different story."

Qin Yu narrowed his eyes, his gaze instantly shifting.