Chapter 310: Twelve Styles of Soul Control

Seizing the Fire Spirit Mine, claiming the opportunities at Mount Wuzhi, descending into the Nine Netherworlds to enter the Ghost Market...

Hua Changxi reflected on these events that had profoundly influenced her; her ability to participate in them all stemmed from accidentally overhearing relevant intelligence from others.

Had she not heard such intelligence, she would have lost many opportunities.

From this, it was evident that intelligence and information were extremely important.

Who held the largest intelligence network in the entire Great Jin?

The Imperial Family!

As an Imperial Prince, Chu Junhao's scope of contact and breadth of knowledge were incomparable to ordinary people; he himself was a repository of intelligence.

Although Hua Changxi was tempted, she still did not wish to have too much contact with Chu Junhao.

Knowing her own family's affairs best, she realized that someone like Chu Junhao, a member of the imperial clan skilled in calculation and political maneuvering, might sell her out without her even realizing it if she became entangled with him.

Moreover, since joining the Medical Bureau, most of her interactions with the imperial family had been unpleasant.

Chu Junhao perceived Hua Changxi's concerns and knew she minded his status; to win her over, he needed to offer something truly substantial. Thinking thus, he decisively produced an invitation card.

"Peak Master, this is a small token of my regard."

Hua Changxi glanced at him, accepted the card, and opened it to look.

It was an admission ticket to an auction.

Chu Junhao said, "Knowing the Peak Master has matters to attend to, I shall not disturb you further." With that, he departed promptly.

Hua Changxi watched Chu Junhao's retreating figure, then looked again at the auction invitation in her hand; the location was Jiuyou Zhenmen Pass.

This was a piece of intelligence she had never encountered before!

Hua Sanlang also saw the contents of the card, his emotions stirring slightly: "Ninth Sister, one should make more friends when traveling abroad. Since the Seventh Imperial Prince shows such sincerity, why do you reject him so coldly?"

Hua Changxi put away the auction invitation without responding: "Let us go down the mountain."

Seeing this, Hua Sanlang wanted to say more, but ultimately swallowed his words.

Chu Junhao's humble demeanor just now had actually affected him quite deeply.

It was the first time he had seen how an outsider interacted with his sister; even the imperial family had to lower their status to approach Ninth Sister, and even then, they might not catch her eye.

This made him clearly realize that his sister seemed to have climbed to a height that forced others to look up to her.

Was this the reason Ninth Sister was becoming increasingly distant from her family?

"The invitation to the Ye Family Auction is so rare; you worked hard to obtain just one, yet you gave it to Hua Changxi so easily. Aren't you afraid it will be like throwing a meat bun to a dog—gone forever?"

After Hua Changxi and Hua Sanlang's figures had receded into the distance, Duan Yuyan stepped out, frowning as she looked at Chu Junhao.

Chu Junhao was in an excellent mood at that moment: "No, I have studied Hua Changxi carefully; she has a characteristic in her conduct—she does not take advantage of others."

"She prefers making transactions. As long as I do not scheme against her and truly help her solve her problems, she will not let me suffer a loss."

Duan Yuyan's expression was complex: "Cousin, you are an Imperial Prince, of imperial noble blood. Is it worth flattering a low-born woman like Hua Changxi so much?"

Chu Junhao smiled: "You are overreacting. Many things in this world are simply about mutual benefit; as long as the goal is achieved, nothing is unworthy."

Duan Yuyan paused, remained silent for a moment, then said: "I heard that spatial fluctuations were detected near the Kunlun Secret Realm; those previously trapped inside the secret realm should be able to emerge before long."

Hearing this, Chu Junhao's eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled: "That is very good."

Seeing his reaction, Duan Yuyan immediately lost the desire to continue speaking: "Cousin, I hope you get what you wish for." With that, she turned and left.

Watching Duan Yuyan's retreating figure, Chu Junhao smiled and looked toward the foot of the mountain: "Everything depends on human effort, after all."

At the Personnel Department at the foot of Danyuan Peak, Hua Dalang, hosted by Apothecary Xu, had already drunk several cups of spirit tea with Huo Yunxiao.

Hua Dalang looked at Apothecary Xu: "Is Ninth Sister always this busy?"

Apothecary Xu smiled: "The Peak Master is indeed very busy."

Just then, Hua Changxi arrived with Hua Sanlang.

Upon seeing them, Apothecary Xu and Huo Yunxiao immediately stood up to welcome them.

Hua Dalang glanced at the two men and stood up half a beat slower.

"Big Brother!"

Seeing Hua Dalang, Hua Sanlang immediately walked over happily, and the two brothers gladly sized each other up.

Hua Changxi did not disturb them, walking to the seat of honor and sitting down: "Uncle Xu, go attend to your duties."

Apothecary Xu nodded, exchanged greetings with Hua Dalang, Hua Sanlang, and Huo Yunxiao, then departed.

Hua Changxi looked at Hua Dalang and Huo Yunxiao, teasing with a smile: "If the Heaven Division wanted to reserve Body-Tempering Medicine Packs, sending someone to say so would have been enough; there was no need for you two to make the trip personally."

Hearing this, Hua Dalang instinctively felt Hua Changxi was mocking him, giving him the sensation that he, as the elder brother, had come to his sister's place to beg for handouts.

Seeing Hua Dalang remain silent, Huo Yunxiao had to speak up: "How could it be unnecessary? These days, it is extremely difficult to meet you, Peak Master Hua, so I could only drag your big brother along to come together."

Hua Changxi looked at Hua Dalang: "Big Brother, is everything going well for you in the Demon-Suppressing Army?"

Hua Dalang replied: "It's acceptable."

Huo Yunxiao smiled and took up the conversation: "More than acceptable; your big brother is one of the most notable Company Commanders in the Demon-Suppressing Army, cultivating both magic and physique, a rare expert."

Mentioning the dual cultivation of magic and physique, Huo Yunxiao paused, then stood up, walked to Hua Changxi's side, sat down, and said cheerfully: "The body-tempering technique Dalang practices is truly formidable; my master is quite envious and wishes to make a transaction with you."

Hearing this, Hua Dalang's expression changed slightly, and he exchanged a glance with Hua Sanlang.

Hua Changxi smiled: "Thank you, Minister of the Heaven Division, for thinking highly of me, but... I currently lack nothing."

Huo Yunxiao said: "Do not rush; first look at the exchange conditions my master offers." Saying this, he handed a sheet of paper to Hua Changxi.

Hua Changxi accepted the paper with a smile: "Today truly is a bountiful harvest; one after another, people are voluntarily bringing me gifts."

However, soon the smile on Hua Changxi's face vanished, replaced by seriousness and solemnity.

Twelve Styles of Soul Control: Soul Summoning Curse, Soul Chasing Seal, Soul Restraining Silk, Soul Transforming Palm, Soul Condensing Technique, Soul Stabilizing Needle, Soul Capturing Melody, Soul Guiding Lamp, Soul Slashing Blade, Soul Continuing Incense, Soul Nourishing Wood, Soul Bewildering Formation.

The paper listed only the names of the techniques and their table of contents, nothing else.

Huo Yunxiao smiled: "My master is very sincere; the 'Nine Revolutions Profound Art' is the foremost body-tempering technique, and this 'Twelve Styles of Soul Control' is also a Heaven-Rank technique, covering almost all methods of soul control; please consider it."

Hua Changxi looked at him: "No need to consider; I agree to the exchange."

Huo Yunxiao had not expected Hua Changxi to be so straightforward; unable to suppress his joy, he said, "Good, I will return to the Heaven Division immediately. My Master will come personally to trade cultivation techniques with you."

Having spoken, and fearing Hua Changxi might renege, he did not even bid farewell to Hua Dalang or Hua Sanlang before darting away like a puff of smoke.

Seeing this, Hua Dalang and Hua Sanlang exchanged a glance and both chose to remain silent.