### "You... didn't die?"
"How is that possible?"
Seeing Nie Yun return safely without a trace of injury on him, the Ten Great Families were all startled.
They all knew how difficult it was to demand ten strands of Soul Energy from Yan Zhi. To return alive was simply impossible in their eyes.
"Returning safely means nothing. The sign of completing this matter is bringing back ten strands of Soul Energy. If you can't bring them back, then it's all empty talk!"
Huangfu Qi's face twitched as he snorted.
"Heh heh!" Ignoring his nonsense, Nie Yun stepped forward to Tantai Chuangyu. "Family Head Tantai, your second condition was for me to find the Soul Master Yan Zhi within three months and ask for ten strands of Soul Energy, correct?"
"Mm!" Tantai Chuangyu nodded.
"Less than two months have passed. Here are ten strands of Soul Energy!"
With a point of Nie Yun's finger, ten Crystal Balls appeared before the crowd. Each contained a special gas that made one's soul reel in dizziness.
Everyone present had sharp eyes. With a single glance, they all understood... they were indeed Soul Energy unique to the Soul Master, ranked eighth among Special Talents!
"Well? Does that mean I've completed the second task?" Seeing their expressions, Nie Yun clasped his hands behind his back and stared coldly at Tantai Chuangyu.
"These ten are indeed Soul Energy. You have completed the second task as well!" Tantai Chuangyu's expression was unsightly. Though he did not wish to admit it, he had no choice but to nod.
"Then tell me the third task. Once I complete it as well, I hope you will honor the agreement and return Yue'er to me**!"
Nie Yun said.
"Hmph! We'll talk after you complete the third task!" Tantai Chuangyu waved a hand,