Chapter 86

At the hotel entrance, Yu Tianheng pulled Du Gu Yan aside and asked cautiously, 'Yan Yan, could you do me a favor?'

Du Gu Yan gave Yu Tianheng an annoyed glance and said lightly, 'You want me to keep an eye on Aunt Erlong for you, right?'

'Fine, no problem, but I can only gather information and cannot interfere; you've also seen the Breaking Heaven Sect's foundation—my grandfather, a Title Douluo, is merely a ceremonial elder with little authority.'

Yu Tianheng nodded repeatedly, looking gratefully at Du Gu Yan and said, 'Thank you, Yan Yan; I won't forget your kindness to me.'

Du Gu Yan nodded, crossed her arms, turned and left the hotel to return to the sect.

After hearing the news from the Jianyu Hall, Du Gu Yan felt no psychological burden at all about setting a trap for Liu Erlong.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family actually produced a traitor—this is no small matter; I hope the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family can continue to prosper in the future.

After all, this sect is tied to part of my future.

Returning to the Breaking Heaven Sect, Du Gu Yan casually found a guest room and went to rest; the mansion where Yang Yun resides is not somewhere she can easily approach.

Today, the Breaking Heaven Sect's founding ceremony has defenses that can be described as extremely strict.

Even my grandfather, the Toxic Douluo, must likewise choose his words and actions carefully.

She has already witnessed the combat strength possessed by the Law Enforcement Hall.

The strength of that Law Enforcement Hall chief fills her with great admiration, as a woman achieving what she has always wanted to accomplish.

Meanwhile.

At Yang Yun's residence, after Liu Erlong sat down, Xiao Wu poured a cup of tea and then remained seated in her place.

Waiting for Yang Yun to arrive.

Not long after, Yang Yun arrived late, took the main seat, lightly sipped tea, and asked, 'Liu Erlong, I don't know what you intend by seeking a private audience with the sect master; speak plainly—the sect master's time is very precious.'

Liu Erlong stood, bowed respectfully to Yang Yun, and said, 'Sect Master Yang, I have heard that you possess an immortal-grade medicinal herb capable of evolving a martial soul; I dare to ask for one stalk.'

Hearing this, Yang Yun's lips curled slightly, he slowly drank his tea, and said, 'Conditions!'

Liu Erlong's face flushed crimson, she stammered unable to give a reason; after hesitating repeatedly, she said, 'I have an academy called the Blue Overlord Academy; Sect Master Yang, what do you think?'

Yang Yun set down his teacup, his fingers tapping the table rhythmically, and looked at Liu Erlong somewhat amusedly: 'You think an academy that didn't even receive my invitation is worth anything?'

'Academies under heaven—such as the Spirit Hall's Martial Soul Academy, Tiandou Royal, Star Luo Royal, Five Elements Academy, etc. —are all old-line soul master academies with deep foundations and long traditions; your Blue Overlord Academy, which only exists in Tiandou thanks to the sponsorship of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Yu Luomian, doesn't even rank.'

'Speaking solely of immortal-grade herbs that can evolve martial souls, the price the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could pay far exceeds a hundred Blue Overlord Academies; Liu Erlong, are you not just here to make me happy?'

'"I" Liu Erlong opened her mouth but couldn't utter a word; indeed, what Yang Yun said were all facts.'

The conditions I can offer are really too cheap—let alone an immortal-grade herb; I can't even catch a glimpse of one.

'I can join the Breaking Heaven Sect with my current level and age; reaching Title Douluo is just a matter of time—one Title Douluo's strength pledged in loyalty, this condition shouldn't be bad, right?'

Yang Yun snorted with laughter.

He stroked the teacup beside him, examining it carefully.

'Liu Erlong, illegitimate daughter of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Yu Luomian who drifted outside; unwilling to return to the family, with an explosive temper and an unruly character; do I recruit you just to cause trouble for my sect?'

Liu Erlong clenched her fists, and her explosive temper sent blood rushing to her head.

But soon she was locked onto by several auras not inferior to hers, and the blood that had rushed to her head was quickly suppressed.

She nearly got killed by her temper; this is no minor power—the Breaking Heaven Sect has dozens of Soul Sages and Soul Douluos, and there are five or six Title Douluos of rank ninety-five.

This is no place to let one's temper run wild. Yang Yun narrowed his eyes, set down his teacup, and tapped his fingers on the table, producing a clear 'dong dong dong' sound.

Suddenly, Yang Yun said, 'Liu Erlong, how coincidental—Dugu Bo and my sect's Grand Elder Yang Wudi have just developed a medicine that can greatly enhance a soul master's physique; but this medicine has not yet been tested on soul masters, and its side effects are unknown.'

'Every soul master in our sect is extremely precious; those too weak cannot withstand the medicine's corrosive power; if you are willing to test the drug for our sect, the sect master might consider your proposal to exchange for an immortal-grade herb.'

'How about it?'

'If you're unwilling, just walk out the door—I won't see you off.'

'Dong. Dong. Dong.' After ten breaths, Yang Yun rose with his hands behind his back and said, 'Looks like you're unwilling—someone, see the guest out; just don't let anything happen to anyone in my Breaking Heaven Sect.'

Two Soul Douluos instantly appeared at Liu Erlong's side and said in a low voice, 'Liu Erlong, please leave the sect.'

Yang Yun lifted his foot to step over the threshold, and Xiao Wu followed behind him expressionlessly; there was no hint of anything unusual in their gaze.

'Wait!' Liu Erlong's mind kept flashing back to the scene of Yu Xiaogang being humiliated by his father years ago.

That scene, that gaze, that feeling of heart-wrenching anguish—made her, over the years, unable to sleep whenever she recalled it.

She even found it hard to fall asleep, tossing and turning until deep into the night.

Yang Yun halted his steps, turned back half‑teasingly, and said, 'What? Changed your mind? If you keep toying with me again and again, you'll die.'

Liu Erlong had no interest in knowing how Yang Yun could smile while uttering such icy, bone‑chilling words; she clenched her lower lip tightly.

'I agree to help you test the medicine; but'

Before she could finish, Yang Yun interrupted, saying, 'No buts—you currently have no qualifications to negotiate terms with me.'

Saying this, he flicked his hand and tossed a pure white pill, like mutton‑fat jade, onto Liu Erlong's hand, where it slowly rotated; judging by appearance alone, its color was warm and smooth.

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't resemble any kind of poison.

Liu Erlong slapped the table, reached for the pill, shoved it into her mouth, and swallowed it in one gulp, her gaze unwavering and fearless as she stared straight ahead.

'I hope Sect Master Yang can keep his promise.'

Yang Yun clapped his hands, slowly sat back in the main seat, and curled the corners of his mouth upward.

'As expected of the killing angle of the Golden Iron Triangle, you act decisively and swiftly; but I must remind you, this pill's side effects are unknown—meaning anything could happen.'

'You'd better be careful.'

Liu Erlong didn't know why, but looking at Yang Yun's smile made her feel a bit panicked inside; a fear she had never felt before gradually enveloped her whole body.

Heat! Though her heart sinking to the valley should have felt an inner chill, the genuine sensation her body conveyed was heat.

Very hot.

A heart‑grasping, liver‑scratching heat.

It was like exploding flames spreading from her heart with the blood to every part of her body, until reaching a region no one had ever explored.

Her blood vessels dilated.

The sense of touch became incredibly sharp; only by touching the tabletop could one feel that coolness.

But that hint of coolness was completely useless.

(End of chapter)