Tang Hao Grew Greedy

"Brother Jiang, why doesn't your disciple release her Martial Soul in battle? She can actually trade blows with a Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Your disciple is no ordinary girl."

"Yes, I know my disciple is no ordinary girl. I don't need your assessment, Brother Tang."

Tang Hao was rebuffed and could not help clenching his fists. Unable to gauge Jiang Nian's strength, however, he did not show his displeasure.

Tang Xiao, on the other hand, frowned. "What kind of way is that to talk? My brother was just showing concern for your disciple. What's wrong with you?"

Jiang Nian brushed his sleeves. "She is my disciple, and I'll look after her myself. There's no need for your concern. If there's nothing else, please don't disturb the two of us in our quiet cultivation."

"You!!" The young Tang Xiao was somewhat unable to contain himself and wanted to attack on the spot.

Fortunately, Tang Hao was quick to notice and hurriedly stopped him. "Brother Jiang, my elder brother is a straightforward man. Please forgive him if he offended you."

"Your elder brother is straightforward, so you're not, then?" Jiang Nian glanced at him with a sneer.

Tang Hao was rebuffed again. He hated Jiang Nian to death inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged as he smiled. "Brother Jiang, you really do like to joke."

Seeing the two sides bicker, Ah Yin cried out inwardly, Fight, fight! Only if they started fighting could she run.

Human society was too complicated for her to handle. She just wanted to get back to the depths of the Star Dou Forest as soon as possible. As long as she got there, she would be safe.

On the field, Qian Renxue's battle was still underway.

As they continued to maneuver back and forth, the Thousand-Legged Illusory Poison Centipede's stamina finally began to decline. Although Qian Renxue was not having an easy time either, the advantage of the Flame Mantra showed itself now.

Although the Flame Mantra was still only the basic version, its Soul Power recovery rate was far higher than that of the meditation methods native to the Douluo Continent.

As one waned and the other waxed, Qian Renxue gained the upper hand completely.

While the Thousand-Legged Deadly Poison Centipede paused to catch its breath, she used Suction Palm to get behind it once more and struck down with Eight Extremes Collapse, using a single layer of force. The Soul Beast let out a mournful howl and collapsed completely.

Before long, a purple Soul Ring floated out, marking Qian Renxue's victory in the battle.

Tang Hao was dumbstruck. He had never imagined that a six-year-old child could kill a Thousand-Year Soul Beast alone without using her Martial Soul.

It was simply sensational!

Having killed the Soul Beast, Qian Renxue waved excitedly. "Teacher, Xue'er finally won!"

Jiang Nian landed beside Qian Renxue and took her small hand to examine her. "You haven't been poisoned. You can also prepare to obtain your First Soul Ring."

Qian Renxue could not suppress the excitement in her eyes. She was a hair's breadth from dancing with joy.

Tang Hao and the others landed as well. "Brother Jiang, your disciple is truly astounding. I've never heard of a six-year-old child hunting down a Thousand-Year Soul Beast alone."

Jiang Nian took Qian Renxue's hand and stood upright. "You're as shortsighted as a mouse. It's only natural you haven't heard of it. Farewell."

Before leaving, Jiang Nian sent a message to Ah Yin. "You've got some really plump guts."

Ah Yin's heart trembled at his words, and she looked at Jiang Nian with growing nervousness.

Then Jiang Nian's voice reached her again. "Don't be afraid. Keep the hairpin I gave you with you. It might save your life at a critical moment."

Jiang Nian left with Qian Renxue, paying no attention to Tang Hao, whose face had turned livid.

Inside the small wooden cabin.

Jiang Nian set the exhausted Qian Renxue down and prepared a medicinal bath before going outside. "After this bath, your body should be just barely able to withstand a Thousand-Year Soul Ring. I'll stand guard outside. Just call me when you've finished absorbing it."

Danger lurked everywhere in the Star Dou Forest. To ensure he could sleep soundly at night, Jiang Nian had built a small wooden cabin himself and scattered medicinal powder around it.

Meanwhile, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao used the pretext of looking for food to make plans in private.

Tang Xiao's face was full of displeasure. "Second Brother, that brat was so rude. Are we really just going to let it go? If word gets out, how will our Clear Sky Sect show its face?!"

Tang Hao glanced at his elder brother. His thoughts were written all over his face.

Upholding the Clear Sky Sect's face was a pretense; wanting to show off in front of Ah Yin was the truth.

Tang Hao spoke. "You're right, Elder Brother, but that man's strength is unknown. We'll have to take the long view. And besides..."

Tang Hao lowered his voice. "Don't you think that little girl's way of fighting was very strange? She didn't use her Martial Soul or any Soul Skills, yet she managed to kill a Thousand-Year Soul Beast. Who would believe it if word got out?"

Tang Xiao nodded. "And that little girl is so young. Her presence was only that of a Soul Scholar."

Tang Hao said gravely, "So we have to find out how they fight! If we can obtain it, the Clear Sky Sect's strength will surely rise by a large margin!"

The question, however, was how to master that way of fighting.

The brothers pondered as they walked back, only for something to happen that left them both stunned: Ah Yin was gone!

Ah Yin's long legs carried her swiftly away. With the Blue Silver Grass passing word to her, she knew exactly where Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were.

"I finally got away, finally got away..." Ah Yin's heart pounded, and her pretty face was flushed red with nervousness.

She followed the directions of the Blue Silver Grass. Not far away was a place where even Blue Silver Grass could not grow. Barring any surprises, it was surely the territory of a powerful Soul Beast.

With the spiritual power of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Ah Yin feared no Soul Beast younger than herself.

Among Soul Beasts, bloodline rank was an iron law. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast possessed absolute suppression over Soul Beasts of fewer years.

However, when she saw the small wooden cabin not far away and the young man sitting in front of it, she was completely dumbfounded.

Grass... the Blue Silver Emperor's account of herself.

Why is this guy here? Didn't the Blue Silver Grass tell me it was very safe over here?

I'm the Blue Silver Emperor, and the Blue Silver Grass actually betrayed me!

Just as she was about to slip away, she saw Jiang Nian wave at her.

Ah Yin forced a smile. "Um... Jiang Nian, I did help you. I took a wrong turn. Bye-bye!"

She had not gone far when she heard Jiang Nian say, "Blue Silver Emperor, I mean you no harm, and I'm not interested in your Soul Ring either. You don't need to be afraid of me."

Gulp...

The sound of her swallowing was a little loud. Ah Yin said awkwardly, "I... I'm just thirsty."

Jiang Nian looked her over. "No, you're just afraid."

No shit, who the hell wouldn't be afraid? My life's on the line here!

Ah Yin took a deep breath and turned around. "How did you discover that I'm a Soul Beast?"

Because I know the original story... Jiang Nian muttered inwardly.

In fact, even if he had not read the original story, the Yao Chen Template made Jiang Nian especially sensitive to Soul Beasts, particularly Plant-type Soul Beasts.

But compared to those things... Jiang Nian released his Soul Rings. Nine Soul Rings of different colors descended, revealing his strength as a Titled Douluo beyond any doubt.

Ah Yin stepped back. "I never expected to run into a Titled Douluo here too. Kill me or carve me up, do as you please."

"I told you, I mean you no harm." Jiang Nian withdrew his Soul Rings. "On the contrary, there's something I'd like to ask your help with."

Ah Yin was doubtful. "What is it? Tell me."

"My disciple needs a pure fire-attribute Soul Ring. I'm not very familiar with the Star Dou Forest, so I hope you can take me to find a fire-type Soul Beast of a thousand years."

"You want me to help you find a Soul Beast for you to kill?"

"Yes."

"What am I?"

"A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"Do you think I'd agree?!"

Jiang Nian said nothing. With a flick of his finger, Bone Spirit Cold Flame danced in his palm.

Ah Yin looked at the flame, her pupils widening. Just looking at it made her feel as if she were about to be drained dry. "Your Majesty is an excellent judge of Soul Beasts!"

Jiang Nian smiled and held out his hand. "Then, Miss Ah Yin, here's to a pleasant cooperation."

Ah Yin shook his hand reluctantly. "A pleasant... cooperation! I'm very pleased..."