in2ebook Chapter 154 Wanting Both Fish and Bear's Paw
Chapter 154 Wanting Both Fish and Bear's Paw
As soon as the great battle in Qingmu City came to an end, all the forces were as if they had been doused with cold water, and suddenly sobered up, and had a general understanding of Han Yi's background.
This young master looks harmless, but he is actually very powerful. Even experts in the Nascent Soul stage can only suffer defeat when they encounter him, and are completely subdued and lose all their prestige.
The Liu family suffered terribly in this chaotic battle. Their wealth was shattered, and they were severely weakened. It will probably be difficult for them to recover in the short term.
But Liu Qing showed no sign of annoyance; on the contrary, she seemed to have found a treasure.
Relying on this battle, he recognized Han Yi as his powerful patron and was determined to cling to him, becoming Han Yi's follower completely and wholeheartedly hoping to live a life of luxury with Han Yi.
The battle had barely ended when, early the next morning, before dawn, Liu Qing was already standing guard outside the small courtyard in the south of the city, like a loyal sentinel. He knew perfectly well that now that he was following Han Yi, how could he not try to please his master and show his loyalty?
"Young Master, Liu Qing has arrived. He's been waiting outside for over an hour. I noticed you weren't up yet, so I didn't dare to greet him loudly," Zhao San reported, bowing low and whispering in Han Yi's ear.
Han Yi had just gotten up and was sitting at a small table, leisurely holding a bowl of porridge and slowly picking up side dishes to put into his mouth.
"Tell Chef Wang that today's side dishes were alright, and to make them like this from now on," Han Yi said, swallowing the food in his mouth. Actually, compared to Grandma Wang's cooking, these side dishes were far inferior; they'd have to make do.
"You've actually started eating like an ordinary person?" Su Yao watched from the side, her face full of puzzlement. In her eyes, Han Yi's actions were completely unnecessary.
"I'm just a mortal now. How can I not eat and sleep?" Han Yi retorted calmly without even lifting his eyelids.
Upon hearing this, Su Yao inwardly scoffed. A mortal? Who was it that almost beat that old Nascent Soul stage cultivator to a pulp yesterday?
"I've always been wondering, weren't you supposed to have your cultivation sealed by the Soul-Suppressing Nails? How were you able to easily defeat someone in the Nascent Soul stage?" Su Yao asked, her mind full of questions.
Han Yi remained calm and silent. He knew that he hadn't relied on his own spiritual power to subdue those guys, but rather on a clever trick: using his folding fan to draw in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, thus using their strength against them.
"Zhao San, call Liu Qing in. I have something to ask him." Han Yi put down his chopsticks and winked at Zhao San.
Zhao San responded and turned to lead Liu Qing in. As soon as Liu Qing entered the room, she quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "Master, Liu Qing greets you."
"Liu Qing, do you know what treasures Jubaozhai is auctioning this time?" Han Yi looked at him and asked bluntly.
"Reporting to Master, I heard it's a powerful artifact that can control destiny and enhance combat strength, called the Dragon Soul Sword. It sounds incredibly imposing. With it, fighting is like having divine assistance, and your strength will increase rapidly." Liu Qing hurriedly replied, his face full of ingratiating smiles.
"Controlling destiny? Interesting." Han Yi's eyes lit up, intrigued. "Such a powerful treasure appearing in Qingmu City is quite a rare occurrence." He pondered to himself that his strength was increasing day by day, and his Aoxue Sword was becoming less and less effective, like a tickle. If he could get his hands on this Dragon Soul Sword, he would have much more confidence in future battles.
"Liu Qing, make a trip to the Xuan Tian Dao Sect and get me twelve Marrow Cleansing Pills as soon as possible." Han Yi immediately gave the order, his eyes revealing an unquestionable authority, and his imposing presence made it impossible for anyone to disobey.
Liu Qing dared not delay and quickly agreed, "Don't worry, Master, I'll take care of it right away."
Liu Qing slipped away quickly to take care of her business. Han Yi, sipping his porridge, knew perfectly well that Qingmu City was about to descend into chaos. Who wouldn't covet a treasure that could control destiny? Even the royal family of Hua Kingdom would probably be green with envy. Once they had those twelve Marrow Cleansing Pills, the strength of the Thirteen Owls would surge, greatly increasing their chances of helping their master seize the Dragon Soul Sword.
"Kid, there's a tough one north of Qingmu City. You'd better be careful this time." Han Yi was pondering when the old man's voice suddenly came from inside the folding fan. It was like thunder, buzzing in his ears and startling him, like a warning bell.
Han Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he looked north. North of Qingmu City? Wasn't that the forest he passed on the way here? He immediately remembered that terrifying thing that could interrupt Green Ivy's healing, and his heart tightened. He asked, "Old man, with my true fire and plant spirit, what are my chances of winning against it?"
"The spirits of plants are fine for healing and recovery, but their offensive power is too weak for actual combat; your true fire is not yet fully developed and lacks maturity. With just these two things, it's highly unlikely you can contend with it." The old man's voice was serious, each word striking Han Yi's heart like a heavy stone, weighing heavily on his soul.
Han Yi frowned slightly upon hearing the old man's words, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. He knew this unknown opponent was no pushover and couldn't be trifled with, yet the Dragon Soul Sword was right before him, gleaming with light—the temptation was simply too great to give up easily. It was like trying to have your cake and eat it too; it was a difficult choice!
"Old man, isn't there any other way? I want the Dragon Soul Sword, but I don't want to be defeated by that guy without knowing why." Han Yi asked persistently, his folding fan opening and closing unconsciously. The ink bamboo on the fan surface seemed to hold some secret.
The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "There is a method, but it is quite risky. There is an extremely cold and damp place fifty miles west of the city. The cold and dampness there is so strong that it can freeze a person's bones. If you dare to go, you can use that cold and dampness to stimulate the true fire in your body, fully unleash the killing intent of the true fire, and allow it to advance. Perhaps that will increase your chances of winning. However, given your current condition, this trip is almost certain to result in death. You should think carefully."