Chapter 36: Commission, Shu Yan's Teaching

Pausing, as if seeing that Shu Yan and the others had misunderstood, Han Lin scratched his head awkwardly and hurriedly continued:

"Princess and Little Friend Shu, don't overthink it. I don't have the meaning you think. The reason is indeed with me."

"First, the combination of soul tools and soul bones already has successful precedents. I have 100% certainty that I can complete it, and the time will not exceed half a month."

"But as for retaining the soul beast's resentment in the soul bone, I'm afraid this is the first time in the world. Not to mention having no experience, just the danger level of the soul beast's remaining resentment potentially erupting at any time during the crafting process is very difficult to control, unless..."

As he spoke, Han Lin hesitated.

Before Shu Yan could speak, Xu Jiujiu immediately took over:

"Old Han, if you have any difficulties, you can raise them now. As long as it is within the Empire's capabilities, that is not a problem."

Hearing this, a deep gaze flashed in Han Lin's eyes. He seemed to realize that among the three people in front of him, the person in charge did not seem to be Xu Jiujiu, but rather Shu Yan, who had always been low-key and restrained, was controlling the initiative behind the scenes. Thinking back to the attitudes of Xu Jiujiu and Xingyun Douluo, Han Lin understood, and then said in a low voice: "Actually, this is not difficult. It just needs a soul master with sufficiently strong spiritual power and soul power to help suppress the soul beast's resentment while I am crafting the soul tool."

"I am ashamed, but my spiritual power does not allow and cannot support me in splitting my attention while crafting a soul tool. Once I split my attention, I'm afraid the result will be failure..."

Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Xu Jiujiu's face, and she said: "That's not difficult. Just have Grandma Manyi stay. Grandma Manyi's soul power and spiritual power are extremely easy to suppress the remaining thoughts of a ten-thousand-year soul beast, not to mention that the starlight attribute in her martial soul also has the characteristic of dispelling impurities in metal. She is simply the most perfect candidate."

As soon as these words came out, Han Lin and Xingyun Douluo's expressions stiffened simultaneously, and the two spoke almost instantly:

"Princess, this cannot be. This old woman still has to protect the Princess's safety. This kind of thing should be left to that guy Jili to do."

"Absolutely not, Princess. I have never gotten along with this old woman Xingyun. If you put me and her together, I'm afraid the entire Star Luo City will suffer..."

Xu Jiujiu was stunned, then smiled awkwardly and added:

"It was my oversight. Forget it, I will ask my Imperial Brother to have Jili Douluo come to assist Old Han. Please, Old Han, do your best and don't let us down."

Old Han stood up and cupped his hands solemnly:

"Please rest assured, Princess and Little Friend Shu. In at most half a month, I will personally deliver the finished product. If it is overdue, I will commit suicide to apologize..."

Xu Jiujiu rubbed her forehead helplessly and said softly: "It's no big deal if it's overdue. Old Han, you don't have to be like this. You... forget it, as long as you are happy."

Han Lin touched his head and didn't say anything more. Shu Yan also slowly stood up and said with a smile: "Then we will wait for the good news at the Princess's Mansion. Old Han, goodbye."

Han Lin took the ten-thousand-year skull handed over by Shu Yan with trembling hands, nodded heavily, stood up, and personally sent the three out of the door, then ran back to his place of seclusion, leaving Han Xin, who had climbed over the wall again, completely confused...

On the way back, Shu Yan leaned against the window. After waiting for the carriage to start moving, he rubbed his temples and said: "This Old Han is indeed a... interesting person."

Xu Jiujiu sighed helplessly and said softly: "That is the fact. Don't think about these things anymore. Old Han's loyalty to the Empire is unquestionable. With him crafting the soul tool, you don't have to worry too much. Also, you can tell me the reason for doing this now, right? Wasting such a precious soul bone to craft a soul tool—if you don't give me a sufficient reason, you won't be allowed to sleep in bed for the next year..." Xu Jiujiu's tone became increasingly dangerous, and in the end, it even carried a hint of coldness.

The accompanying Xingyun Douluo also cast her gaze over. She could ignore the private matters between the young couple, but regarding this soul bone, her opinion was huge.

Skull and torso soul bones are not as common as soul bones in other parts, and they have always been the most precious and rare existences among all soul bones. The head soul bone produced by the ten-thousand-year Titan Snow Demon was extremely complete and extremely suitable for Shu Yan's ice attribute. Even Shu Yan himself had absorbed the ten-thousand-year Titan Snow Demon's soul ring. If he absorbed this soul bone again, that would definitely be the most perfect result.

Shu Yan had long anticipated the dissatisfaction and confusion of Xu Jiujiu and Xingyun Douluo. The skull produced by the ten-thousand-year Titan Snow Demon was already the best of the best, and it was extremely suitable for him.

But honestly, Shu Yan really didn't look down on this soul bone. Since successfully winning over the Ice Empress and Snow Empress, his ambition had been constantly expanding. But at the same time, he knew the drawbacks of this era. Although Tang San was in the God Realm, he was still monitoring the entire Douluo Continent.

Setting aside the threat of the God Realm, even on the current Douluo plane, there were still Tang Hao and A Yin. Both of these two had God-level cultivation and special identities, and their threats were also huge.

Looking smaller, the two divine beasts from the God Realm, the Azure God Dragon and the Titan Giant Ape, were also not small threats...

Shu Yan looked at the distant blue sky, his heart sinking, but his expression remained calm. He exhaled gently and said: "The reason is simple and very worthwhile. Jiujiu, you must understand one thing: our goal has changed, and our vision should naturally look further."

"Once, our goal was to become a Title Douluo or Super Douluo, or to try our best to step into Limit Douluo. But now it's different. Our goal is higher and further. It's just a ten-thousand-year soul bone. Crafting it into a soul tool will play a much greater role than me absorbing it directly. I can even tell you clearly that with our current strength, it is easy to get high-year soul bones. As long as my strength breaks through to the Soul Sage level, we can go to the ocean to hunt ten-thousand-year soul beasts or even fierce beasts to obtain more powerful soul bones. In comparison, this ten-thousand-year soul bone is really not enough."

"It's coming soon, everything is coming soon. When Old Han finishes this soul tool, we will go to the Star Dou Great Forest. At that time, everything will be clear..."

Xu Jiujiu was stunned. She was silent for a while, then leaned gently on Shu Yan's shoulder. After a long time, she said:

"Although I don't know what exactly you want to do, you have never been someone who likes to mess around. I'm sorry, I... I'm still not used to it. Give me some time, and I will accept it."

Xingyun Douluo's figure gradually faded. She sighed imperceptibly, suddenly feeling that she was old. As for the affairs of the younger generation, she should worry less in the future and just be her bodyguard, protecting Xu Jiujiu and Shu Yan...

Shu Yan pinched Xu Jiujiu's cheek. The breeze blew on the two of them. Shu Yan smiled, and his voice became gentle.

"During this period, we still can't be idle. You are a princess and know the situation within the Empire better than I do. I need to go and capture another batch of evil Soul Masters. The stronger, the better. Everything that follows will still need their help..."

Xu Jiujiu was slightly stunned, a deep doubt and confusion appearing in her pupils, as if she hadn't expected Shu Yan's arrangement this time to involve the terrifying guys who were worse than beasts—the evil Soul Masters.

But after thinking seriously for a moment, Xu Jiujiu nodded helplessly and said: "I will go and discuss with my Imperial Brother later to ask which rampant evil Soul Master groups are in the Empire. It will be considered as eliminating harm for the people. However, I have to discuss this matter with my Imperial Brother properly. It involves evil Soul Masters; this is not a small matter that can be decided in a few words."

Shu Yan nodded and didn't say anything more...

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