Chapter 32: Tang Huo'er: You're Quite Good at Pretending to Be Young!

"Boom—!"

Over at the Tianmu Mountain Range, a deafening roar erupted like thunder, as if it would tear the entire sky apart.

Rolling sound waves spread frantically in all directions, startling the surrounding birds into scattering and fleeing.

"Whoosh!"

Amidst the dense mist, vast energy surged violently, even transmitting the sound of sea waves roaring wildly.

Wave after wave of energy ripples, each stronger than the last, spread outward in all directions.

The originally noisy crowd fell silent in an instant.

Everyone's gazes were drawn like magnets, all turning uniformly toward the Tianmu Mountain Range.

Venerable Feng watched this scene, then turned his head to look at Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan.

"You two travel together, enter the mountain range; I'll wait right here."

"For this Tianshan Blood Pool, you must watch out for each other; do not act recklessly."

Xiao Yan nodded, clenching his fists, "Rest assured, we won't let you down."

Mu Qingluan also nodded slightly, her delicate brows furrowing faintly.

"Yes, Master."

Having spoken, the two immediately employed their movement techniques, rushing into the great mountains along with the crowd.

They finally arrived at the foot of Tianmu Mountain.

Here, they encountered the first gate set up by the Jin-devouring Rat Clan: a Maze Array.

With the Maze Array interfering, vision impaired, the slightest distraction would cause one to lose direction.

But with Yao Lao's soul perception guiding them, Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan did not get lost easily.

Very quickly, they broke through the first gate Maze Array set up by the Jin-devouring Rat Clan.

Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan were almost the first batch of people to reach the mountainside.

And not long after, they successfully broke through the second gate, the Rat Tide Sound Wave Array.

Countless Jin-devouring Rats occupied both sides of the path up the mountain like a black tide, packed densely.

Whenever a challenger appeared, they would emit sharp, piercing sound waves.

These sound waves were like countless steel needles, stabbing straight at Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan's eardrums, shaking their souls as if they would be shattered.

Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan endured the stabbing pain and passed through quickly.

As for the third gate.

It was because the number of people who passed exceeded the limit, requiring a battle to decide the final eight.

However, Xiao Yan and Mu Qingluan cooperated and extremely smoothly contended for and won the quotas to enter the Tianshan Blood Pool from among the many strong.

Not only that, but Xiao Yan also attracted the attention of the Jin-devouring Rat Clan Chief and Elders due to his Alchemist identity.

Fire poison had accumulated in their bodies, and now every time they cultivated they suffered unbearable pain.

Knowing Xiao Yan was an Alchemist, they hurried before him, cupping their fists, faces full of sincerity.

"Cultivating in this blood pool, fire poison gradually accumulates in the body; the fire poison in this old man's body has accumulated for a long time, truly painful and unbearable."

"If little brother can help treat it, this old man will definitely reward you heavily."

Looking at the Jin-devouring Rat Clan Chief before him, Xiao Yan still hesitated somewhat.

But Yao Lao's voice quickly transmitted over.

"Xiao Yanzi, this favor can be done."

"But you must secure the opportunity to enter the bottom of the blood pool."

"There lies the accumulation of the blood pool's energy over the years; its efficacy surpasses the surface by ten times."

Hearing Yao Lao's words, Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

"Clan Chief need not be polite; since you've let me know of this matter, I will certainly do my utmost to help."

"Only..."

"Only what??" The Jin-devouring Rat Clan Chief looked at Xiao Yan, "As long as we can do it, just say it!"

"I want to enter the bottom of the blood pool."

At these words, the Clan Chief froze.

This could be considered their clan's greatest secret.

Yet now it was actually spoken out directly by a wet-behind-the-ears brat like this before him.

One surmises there must be an expert guiding him from behind.

Right now the Jin-devouring Rat Clan Chief and Elders, because of the fire poison issue, cannot even cultivate normally.

He gritted his teeth.

"Deal."

"As long as you can help us resolve the fire poison problem, the bottom of the blood pool can be yours to enter!"

Zhi Huo Shan Mai.

The two massive mountain peaks where Fen Yan Valley is located.

Yun Yi arrived here once again.

Tang Zhen had given instructions early on; outside the Space Barrier, a red-haired Elder had been waiting here since long ago.

"Junior Chi Huo, respectfully welcoming Senior!"

The moment Chi Huo Elder saw Yun Yi's figure, he hurriedly went forward to welcome him.

Immediately, he formed hand seals in rapid succession, opening a door in the Space Barrier behind him, and said enthusiastically to Yun Yi, "The Valley Master has been waiting for a long time; please enter quickly."

This time, Yun Yi entered Fen Yan Valley, not the space where the Fire Cloud Old Ancestor was.

As soon as he entered, the scene inside made Yun Yi's eyes light up.

It was like a secluded paradise in a volcanic world.

Numerous red-clad Tudi were cultivating here with focus.

Not long after, Yun Yi followed Chi Huo Elder to a great hall.

The great hall was grand in aura, built from huge red rocks.

The glazed tiles on the hall's roof flashed with dazzling light.

Just as he reached the hall entrance, he bumped into a red-clad woman.

A dark red long whip was wrapped around the red-clad woman's slender waist, outlining her waistline to be even more alluring.

Her appearance was also quite extraordinary.

On that exquisite pretty face, a pair of big eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, bright and lively.

With every glance, it seemed she could captivate hearts.

Between her slender willow brows, there was a hint of heroic spirit.

Paired with that set of fiery red tight-fitting attire, she looked heroic and spirited, with a unique charm.

Yun Yi knew that this might be Tang Valley Master's daughter, Tang Huo'er.

At this moment, she had her arms crossed, looking at Yun Yi with great interest, her eyes carrying a hint of curiosity.

"Chi Huo Elder, who is this?"

Tang Huo'er spoke, her voice clear and pleasant, like a mountain spring flowing.

Chi Huo Elder shook his head slightly, a hint of helplessness on his face, then said, "I'm not too clear either; the Valley Master just had me wait outside to welcome him in."

"I'll go report to the Valley Master right now."

After speaking, Chi Huo Elder hurried into the great hall.

Tang Huo'er continued to size up Yun Yi from top to bottom.

She was secretly surprised in her heart.

With her own cultivation base, she actually couldn't feel the slightest cultivation base fluctuation on Yun Yi.

There was only one possibility.

The other party was stronger than her.

But looking at it, Yun Yi didn't seem much older than her.

This made her increasingly curious about the man before her, and she couldn't help but click her tongue, "Tsk tsk, quite handsome."

"Looking at you, your age seems about the same as mine."

That appearance was as if she was teasing him, with a playful smile at the corner of her mouth.

Yun Yi smiled slightly and said gently, "I suppose you are Tang Zhen brother's daughter, Tang Huo'er!"

"Tang Zhen brother?"

Tang Huo'er was slightly stunned, then couldn't help but laugh out loud with a puff sound.

"Haha, what you said……"

She put her hands on her hips, glancing sideways at Yun Yi and coquettishly said, "My father is old enough, and you call him brother, aren't you ashamed!"

"You look so young, are you deliberately acting young to take advantage of me?"

Yun Yi smiled calmly, too lazy to explain.

As long as Tang Zhen appeared, everything would be easily solved.

Soon, a voice came from inside the great hall.

"Huo'er, you must not be rude!"

"This is your Uncle Yun!!"

"Before, your Uncle Yun specially made a trip to Holy Pill City for you, to ask for Fire Bodhi Pills, to help you resolve the hidden danger of failing to merge the Nine Dragon Thunder Gang Fire!"

Tang Zhen's figure soon came out, looking at Tang Huo'er with a stern face and said.

He wore a gorgeous red long robe, with golden flame patterns embroidered on the robe corners, looking majestic and solemn.

Tang Zhen's words made Tang Huo'er extremely surprised.

She widened her eyes, sizing up Yun Yi from top to bottom like looking at a monster.

It was really hard to connect this man before her, who looked about the same age as her, with her father's contemporary.

Tang Huo'er couldn't help but curl the corner of her mouth and mutter, "You really are good at acting young."

"But speaking seriously, you are indeed handsome; if I didn't know you are my father's contemporary, I would really think you are about the same age as me."

Hearing this, Yun Yi was directly stunned.

Tang Zhen, hearing the words, pretended to be angry.

"Huo'er, what are these words?"

"You must be courteous to elders and cannot be so unbridled."

"With your fiery temper like this, how will you ever get married in the future?"

"Nonsense, there are many who want to marry this young lady!"

Tang Huo'er put her hands on her hips, a hint of disdain on her face, "If you don't believe, go ask those Tudi in the valley if they want to marry me?"

"Hmph, those who want to marry me could circle Fen Yan Valley several times."

Tang Zhen looked at his daughter's fiery appearance, couldn't help but rub his temples with a headache, and sighed deeply.

Chapter End