"The Tang Sect? The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?!"
After a moment of stunned silence, Han Tianyi came to his senses, his expression saying, "Have you lost your mind?"
Over the course of history, all the major powers had learned something of the legend of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Yet few had ever seen its true face.
The reason was simple: the Tang Sect occupied this treasured land. Anyone who dared force their way in would effectively be declaring war on the Tang Sect.
And the Tang Sect and Shrek were one.
Who would dare provoke them?
Yet now, Mu Ye actually had his sights set on the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. How could Han Tianyi not be shocked?
Even the Spirit Pagoda Master, Qiangu Dongfeng, wouldn't dare do such a thing!
Mu Ye spoke through voice transmission:
"What are you afraid of?"
"The only people in the Tang Sect who could stop us are that pair of gay guys."
"And Cao Dezhi is far away with the Blood God Legion. Zang Xin might be a pain, but as long as we're quick enough, can't we just get away before he arrives?"
"Besides, your spiritual power is unmatched under heaven, Martial Uncle. Fooling the Tang Sect's detection devices and guards would be child's play."
"If that doesn't work, we'll just dig a tunnel over there. I'll design a set of specialized tunneling tools for Little Red..."
Mu Ye coaxed him patiently, laying out his entire plan.
The more Han Tianyi listened, the more something felt off. He asked suspiciously:
"Why does it sound like you've been plotting this for ages?"
"Are you just looking for an excuse to make me work for you for free?"
Mu Ye immediately looked a little guilty. Finally, realizing he couldn't hide it anymore, he threw caution to the wind and said:
"Martial Uncle, you know how obsessed I was with mechas in my earlier years. I poured far too much effort into them, and even fused my soul spirit into Little Red."
"That consumed a huge amount of my blood essence's origin power, leaving me stuck at rank ninety-four even now."
"All these years, I've never stopped pursuing my passion for mechas."
"But I've also been searching for a way to replenish the origin power I lost. Immortal herbs that benefit blood essence are clearly the best solution."
"Besides, you have a psychic-type body martial soul yourself. You should know how difficult it is for one to undergo a gold-rank second awakening."
"Without the support of immortal herbs, even someone as talented as Su Xun probably wouldn't be able to do it."
"So, Martial Uncle, surely you don't want to watch your martial nephew spend the rest of his life regretting that he couldn't even break through to Super Douluo."
"Nor would you want to see someone with Su Xun's talent unable to achieve a Gold Rank second awakening like an 'outsider' did, would you?"
Mu Ye's speech left Han Tianyi rather speechless.
But on closer consideration, Mu Ye's talent really wasn't lacking. Had he not taken a wrong turn, he might well have had a chance at reaching Limit Douluo.
That went all the more for Su Xun. If someone with such talent couldn't undergo a Gold Rank second awakening, it would indeed be a pity.
But was raiding the Tang Sect's home turf really feasible?
Han Tianyi weighed the possibilities.
Meanwhile, Zhen Hua and Su Xun watched in confusion as the two exchanged meaningful looks without saying a word.
"What are you two whispering about?"
Unable to stand it any longer, Zhen Hua asked irritably.
Mu Ye and Han Tianyi snapped back to their senses. The former gave a sheepish smile, while Han Tianyi cleared his throat.
"With everything here settled, I'll take little Xun back first."
"Once his Eye Root has undergone its second awakening, I'll hand him over to you."
As he spoke, he waved a hand lightly. Su Xun floated into the air and entered the Black Brain Mecha alongside Han Tianyi as it abruptly appeared.
Seeing that Han Tianyi was about to flee, Mu Ye panicked and sent him a voice transmission:
"Martial Uncle, how can you chicken out?"
"If uncle and nephew work together with one heart, our edge can cleave gold!"
Han Tianyi replied irritably:
"Let me think about it first."
Then the Black Brain Mecha shot away through the sky.
Mu Ye sighed softly at the sight, a tangle of emotions filling his heart.
Zhen Hua asked in confusion:
"What exactly were you two plotting just now? Something even I can't hear?"
Mu Ye looked Zhen Hua up and down.
"You're a blacksmith. Just stick to hammering metal. Why do you need to know so much?"
"What? You don't want any more heavenly forged metal from me?"
Zhen Hua was displeased.
With Zhen Hua holding him by his weak spot, Mu Ye immediately turned ingratiating.
"Oh, come now, Your Excellency the Divine Craftsman! Look at this misunderstanding. We were just discussing Su Xun's martial soul second awakening!"
"It involves the Body Sect's legacy, so naturally we couldn't discuss it at the top of our lungs. Wouldn't you agree?"
Zhen Hua looked suspicious at that.
"Really?"
"Of course! Do I look like someone who'd lie?"
"...Yes."
"You mother- ahem, I've just realized you look especially handsome today. What would you like to eat?"
The Black Brain Mecha flew out of Heaven Dou City.
Han Tianyi was deep in thought, his mind burdened with concerns.
Su Xun, however, looked thoroughly regretful.
Noticing this, Han Tianyi grew puzzled. "What's wrong?"
Su Xun sighed softly. "Teacher said Uncle Mu's cooking was exquisite, second to none. Yet I didn't get a chance to taste it today. Now I don't even know what I'll tell Na'er when I get back."
"..." Han Tianyi was speechless.
He had thought it was something important. That was all?
Then again, if Su Xun really had tasted it and gone back to tell that greedy little girl Na'er, he might actually have made her cry with craving...
How could such a pretty girl be so fond of food?
Han Tianyi didn't understand, but he respected it.
After some thought, he asked, "You've heard quite a bit about the second awakening of body martial souls by now, so you should have some understanding of it."
"Do you have any ideas about your own Eye Root's second awakening?"
Su Xun considered it. "Elder Han, if I'm not mistaken, the training you've put me through to strengthen my mental resilience over these past three years was actually intended to stimulate my Eye Root into undergoing a second awakening on its own, wasn't it?"
Surprise appeared in Han Tianyi's eyes. "You'd already noticed?"
"I only half understood before. After hearing Uncle Mu explain it today, I naturally realized what was going on." Su Xun shook his head.
Then regret appeared on his face. "Unfortunately, I still failed to do it."
Han Tianyi suddenly smiled. "On the contrary, you've done very well. As I said earlier, I certainly wouldn't overstep without the sect master's approval."
"But it is indeed as you sensed. Everything before this was merely paving the way for your second awakening."
"Prepare yourself. Once we get back, I'm going to get serious with you."
An inexplicable chill ran through Su Xun's heart, and the feeling he had experienced upon first seeing the Black-and-White Millstone resurfaced.
But he soon brushed the shadow from his heart and said, "I'm looking forward to it!"
"Good." Han Tianyi smiled faintly, having also made up his mind.
Since Mu Ye had been planning this for so long, he would take a gamble as his martial uncle-for his martial nephew, and for Su Xun!
With that thought settled, he quietly sent Mu Ye a message: Get everything ready.
In Heaven Dou City, Mu Ye's eyes suddenly lit up as he read Han Tianyi's message. Then he tossed aside his chef's uniform and took off.
Zhen Hua was dumbfounded. "Where the fuck are you going?"
Mu Ye didn't even turn his head. In the blink of an eye, he vanished.
Zhen Hua stared at the ingredients he had already prepared, his head full of question marks. Had the man been possessed?
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