Xiao Han's Determination

A month later, seeing Yi Huang walk up to him with a beaming smile, Xiao Han couldn't help but show his delight.

"Did it go smoothly this time?"

Hearing Xiao Han's words, Yi Huang smiled radiantly, "Of course."

"Sheng Han and his wife will get married in three months. Then, Xin'er will be our Langya Pavilion's daughter-in-law."

At this point, Yi Huang's smile deepened, making Xiao Han feel a pang of jealousy.

"So, is Old Man Tianyin satisfied with my gift?" Xiao Han asked calmly.

At the mention of this, Yihuang's expression became strange, and he asked doubtfully, "Why did you give that two-star fighting saint-level puppet to Yingu? Isn't that your hard work?"

That's right, Xiao Han's gift this time was Two-Star Puppet he made himself. Although it's only two-star, the puppet, which possesses a portion of Xiao Han's Ice Dou Qi and the dual power of Exotic Fire, is in no way weaker than a typical Three-Star Dou Sheng.

Yi Huang wasn't reluctant to part with it. The two families had a good relationship. Besides, as long as Xiao Han was present in the Langya Pavilion, this puppet was just icing on the cake, not a necessity.

However, she hadn't expected the puppet to be sent away so easily.

In response to Yi Huang's question, Xiao Han replied matter-of-factly, "Our Langya Pavilion married a Dou Sheng, shouldn't we offer them an apology?"

Xin'er's talent is arguably the strongest in the history of the Sound Valley, even comparable to that Sound Saint. If she continues to cultivate steadily, she will surely become a top expert on the continent.

Xiao Han's gift was rather low. Although such matters cannot be summed up in a single sentence, Xiao Han still wanted to try his best to make amends.

Yi Huang nodded, tacitly accepting Xiao Han's seemingly reasonable explanation. She then inquired about Xiao Han's meeting with Gu Qingya.

"There's nothing to say," Xiao Han shook his head, saying nonchalantly.

"They just told me to tone it down a bit."

Yi Huang didn't pay much attention to it after hearing this; such an ending was only to be expected.

This is the confidence that comes with strength. What is a behemoth in the eyes of ordinary people is just a relatively strong existence to Xiao Han and others. Even if they are no match for it, they do not need to be alarmed by the opponent's casual behavior.

"However... there's one more thing that might require your arrangement," Xiao Han said hesitantly.

"Oh? What could possibly warrant such a request from our Pavilion Master?" Yi Huang's smug tone made Xiao Han shake his head.

He then revealed Xiao WuYe's request for help in detail.

After listening to Xiao Han's explanation, Yi Huang remained expressionless and calmly said, "A piece of cake!"

"It seems that sparing that Second Heavenly Venerable's life back then was a wise move!"

The reason why Xiao Han and his companion were so confident was simply because they had all the information about the Second Heavenly Venerable of the Soul Hall.

From strength and combat experience to habits and all the traits of the Second Heavenly Venerable, he could be said to understand him better than the Second Heavenly Venerable himself.

Originally, Yi Huang planned to package and sell all the information, including that of the Nine Great Heavenly Venerates of the Soul Hall, to Elder Yao and Pill Tower, who were sharpening their knives against the Soul Hall. Since this opportunity had come, she could simply use it.

With the minor matter resolved, Xiao Han's expression suddenly turned serious, and he asked in a slightly heavy tone, "How many of those pills are still needed?"

"Not many, only a mere five." Upon hearing Xiao Han's question, Yi Huang's face remained ashen.

"I've only been Ninth Grade Alchemist for a few years, and my success rate in refining Ninth Grade Pill is too low."

"We still have enough materials for alchemy, but..."

Yi Huang said uncertainly, "I cannot guarantee that I will be able to refine Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill in the next few years."

"This is too difficult!"

Yi Huang's tone carried a hint of urgency and guilt. The importance of the Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill was almost irreplaceable in Xiao Han's plan, but alchemy was not something to be taken lightly.

There are very few people in the Fierce Qi Continent who can truly be called Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill Alchemist. In this era where Golden Core cultivators are not yet common, Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill Alchemist represents the highest achievement for Alchemist on the continent.

There are no more than five people with this kind of status in the entire continent. At least, Yi Huang believes that she still needs some time to accumulate experience before she can break through.

"There's no rush."

Xiao Han was well aware of how difficult it was to advance to the Ninth Rank in the current state of alchemy, so he did not force it.

Yi Huang's Yao Tian is among the best on the continent, and she has also received the inheritance of a mysterious predecessor, so her progress is already quite rapid.

Even if Ninth Grade Mysterious Pill cannot be refined, Ninth Grade Treasure Pill can be used as a substitute, although its efficacy will be much weaker.

"Don't be too hasty!" Xiao Han couldn't help but remind her, noticing the delicate white hand clenched under Yi Huang's sleeve.

He didn't want Yi Huang go astray due to being too hasty; their plan only needed to proceed to succeed. Xiao Han didn't want to put his beloved in danger for such a slim chance of victory.

Perhaps still feeling a bit uneasy, Xiao Han hurriedly said, "I've already reached that level, and I'll definitely break through within three years. There's no need for you to take the risk."

As Xiao Han expected, this statement had an excellent effect.

Yi Huang's beautiful eyes widened, she lightly covered her red lips, and said incredulously, "Really?"

That step wasn't just a minor advancement for Eight Star Dou Sheng; it represented the difference between conventional and nuclear weapons.

Xiao Han is strong now, but if a peak Nine Star level expert were to make a move, he would most likely not be able to escape.

However, if the former breaks through to the Nine Star Dou Sheng, the situation will be completely different. This also means that if Xiao Han wants to run away, even if the Soul Race Patriarch personally takes action, he can only suffer in silence.

Even if Xiao Han's relationship with the Xiao Clan is eventually exposed and Langya Pavilion is brought into the open, the Soul Clan can only tacitly accept it.

The latter simply couldn't withstand the retaliation from a lone Nine Star Dou Sheng powerhouse.

If Xiao Han, Eight Star Dou Sheng, might be captured by the Soul Emperor who personally intervened, then as long as he doesn't recklessly rush into the Soul World after stepping into the Nine Star realm, there's nowhere in the world he can't go.

Moreover, the Soul Clan may also have to be wary of an unplanned Nine Star Xiao Clan expert joining forces with the Gu Clan at all costs; that would be a huge problem.

The more likely approach that the Soul Emperor would have taken at that time was to threaten the safety of the Xiao Clan in order to force Xiao Han to remain calm and inactive, thus buying time for the Soul Clan's plans.

Thinking of all the benefits Xiao Han would receive after breaking through to the Nine Star Dou Sheng, Yi Huang's originally unmoved state of mind was stirred with excitement.

But there are also concerns and doubts. Could it be that he said this to prevent himself from doing something reckless?

Thinking of this, Yi Huang felt a warmth in her heart. With such a husband, it was worth taking a risk. It was just the price of serious injury, not death.

But he was unsparing in his words, scoffing, "I don't believe it!"

"Let's talk about it after you break through to the next level!"

Xiao Han gave a wry smile, "That won't do..."

"You've put in so much effort, how can I slack off!"

Yi Huang's eyes narrowed, her red lips parted slightly, her throat moved as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, finally uttering only, "Be careful!"

If we want the powerful predecessors of the Xiao Clan to return, in addition to elixirs, how can we lack Dou Sheng Body of equal caliber?

Over the years, Langya Pavilion has never given up its search for the Ruins, but unfortunately, no trace of the Dou Sheng Skeleton has been found in most of the Dou Saint Ruins. The few remaining remains are like candles flickering in the wind, ravaged by time.

Including the Azure Nether Saint and the Moonless Old Man whom Xiao Han killed, there are only six. This might not meet the requirements!

Xiao Han's languid gaze suddenly turned cold and sharp. "Don't worry, it'll be quick..."