Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 657 Even Master Eats Kept Rice?
"So, you killed her father?"

In the VIP room of the Dan family, Dan Chen stared intently at the girl beside him, as if he wanted to get to know her all over again.

"Am I so stupid as to kill someone's father after only initially gaining the trust of one subordinate?"

Sitting in her seat, Hun Ruoruo swung her slender, white legs and said with a hint of helplessness.

She's a bad person, but not a stupid one.

Even if others have family conflicts, at most we can only mediate; if we want to take action, we have to wait for their consent.

Although Cao Ying called herself a demoness, her cunning and cultivation were far inferior to his own. She was more like a little girl using her demonic appearance to hide her fragile heart.

Tsk. How childish.

Dan Chen became even more curious, suppressing her fear as she scrutinized the stunningly beautiful girl who resembled a poppy flower:
"But judging from your actions, it seems like you're standing up for her."

There are too many injustices in the world.

Hun Ruoruo rolled her eyes, leaned back in her chair, and said lazily:

“If there isn’t enough value, I have no interest in standing up for her. You can take this as me trying to win people’s hearts.”

As a 'Dream-Eating Spirit Body', Dan Chen not only possesses the special ability to devour soul power, but also has a keen perception that ordinary people do not have. This perception originates from the body itself; the purer and more reserved one is, the clearer one's vision becomes.

Hun Ruoruo couldn't hide it from her, and she was too lazy to hide it, so she simply let her guess.

Upon hearing this, Dan Chen pursed her lips, but a strange light flashed in her eyes.

The other party did not refute his question.

In other words, she was indeed standing up for Cao Ying.

Dan Chen had very little impression of Cao Ying's mother, only knowing that she was almost killed by Cao Ying's enormous soul power when Cao Ying was born, but she never expected the inside story to be so cruel.

A mere servant girl became pregnant with the master's child.
She gave birth to her child with all her might, but she never got to see her grow up.
It's no wonder that Cao Ying would present herself with a seductive appearance, and it's no wonder that she never wanted to fall behind anyone, defeating all her rivals as a woman and ascending to the throne of the future head of the family.

She really can't afford to lose.

Thinking of this, Dan Chen couldn't help but raise her head and carefully observe Hun Ruoruo, who was taking a nap with her eyes closed.

"She claims to be the same kind of person as Cao Ying, could it be..."

As her suspicions began to form, before Dan Chen could think further, a voice, seemingly both amused and smirking, pierced her ears like a seductive whisper:

"It's not very polite to speculate about someone's background."

"?!"

Dan Chen covered her head, her face contorted in pain from the shockwave of the soul sound.
"You vixen, you're affecting my mind again!"

"Ah"

Hun Ruoruo smiled slightly, showing no embarrassment at being exposed:
"The reason why the mind can be influenced is simply because it is not firm enough. If you were focused on the Tao, how could I have found a flaw in you?"

Dan Chen's face flushed red, and she shouted relentlessly:

"You are sophistry!"

Upon hearing this, Hun Ruoruo did not argue, but instead got up from her seat, stretched her back, and moved with infinite grace.

"Well, things have come to an end here, and it's about time we set off. I suppose by now, the Dan Tower has already received news that I've won the championship."

She casually draped a fur cloak over her shoulders and said indifferently:
"Demon Rain".

In an instant, to Dan Chen's incredulous gaze, the once tranquil space suddenly cracked open.

Then, a strange figure exuding an aura of cataclysmic destruction easily bypassed all of the Dan family's defenses and appeared inside the room.

"Miss."

He knelt respectfully, his voice devout.

Hun Ruoruo nodded casually, then led the terrified Dan Chen outside:

"While their attention is temporarily diverted, it's about time we set off."

"Yes!"

The Pill Tower, the central hub. Countless rare and exquisite medicinal herbs surround it, while in the central area stands a figure as ethereal as falling snow.

He wore a blue and white robe, his white hair flowing freely, moving without wind, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.

"Decades have passed in the blink of an eye. Who could have predicted that I would have the opportunity to return to this Pill Tower for further study?"

A hint of nostalgia flashed in the old man's eyes as he smiled bitterly and muttered to himself.

"You are a peak Dou Zun expert. Let alone decades, even a hundred or a thousand years will not be difficult for you."

A soft laugh suddenly rang out. The old man looked in the direction of the sound and saw the tightly closed door being knocked open. A graceful young woman, elegant as tea, walked in.

The woman's arms were draped in light gauze, and her dark dress bloomed like ink. Her small, delicate bare feet lightly touched the air, her arches graceful, creating faint ripples in the air.

Upon seeing the beautiful young woman, the old man's face twitched almost uncontrollably for a moment before he quickly looked away.

"Xuan Yi, why are you here again today?"

Upon hearing this, the woman known as 'Black Robe' narrowed her eyes slightly, her voice soft and gentle:

"With the Pill Gathering approaching, Xuan Kongzi is in charge of presiding over the competition, while Tian Leizi has to guard against the Soul Palace interfering. Naturally, I am the one with the most free time."

Having said that, she flashed and instantly appeared beside Yao Chen, a half-smile on her face:

"What, you, Yao Chen, have been taking and eating at my Pill Tower, do you think I'm in your way?"

"Hehe, how...how could that be?"

The old doctor was sweating profusely and quickly changed the subject with a forced smile.

Ever since the battle between Starfall Pavilion and Ice River Valley, Yao Lao understood that if Starfall Pavilion did not seek external assistance, what awaited it would probably be an endless war with the Soul Palace.

How powerful is the Soul Palace? Even with Venerable Wind and the resurrected Venerable Heavenly Fire guarding it, it is destined that they cannot contend with the Soul Palace, which is known as the number one power on the continent.

Therefore, in order to protect the Starfall Pavilion from being coveted, Yao Lao had no choice but to approach the Pill Tower, attempting to use his own influence to secure protection for the Starfall Pavilion.

Over time, he acquired the title of "honorable giant" and began working with Xuan Yi and others.

In short: living off a woman!
Recalling the time he used to tease his disciple about clinging to his coattails, Yao Chen felt incredibly guilty and extremely embarrassed in front of everyone. He decided to retreat into seclusion and diligently refine his elixirs, determined to repay this debt.
As a teacher, one must naturally impart knowledge through words and deeds; otherwise, how can one have the face to educate one's students?
After reading it, the old apothecary's face immediately turned solemn. He sat up straight and looked at the man in black with a serious expression:
"During this period of time, my alchemy skills have basically returned to their peak. It's just a pity that due to my cultivation level and physical body, even after breaking through and rebuilding, I haven't made any progress. I'm afraid I'll have to repay your favor some time later."

Xuan Yi's eyes flickered slightly, his expression somewhat dangerous:
"Who's asking you to repay a favor?"

The old doctor's lips trembled violently, but he still pretended not to hear and chuckled repeatedly.

What I mean is, you're getting younger and younger.

Xuan Yi raised an eyebrow slightly: "Really?"

The old doctor laughed heartily, "Of course it's true. Would I, an old man of my age, lie to a young girl like you?"

During this period of time, every time I met Xuan Yi, she would use her battle qi to make herself look younger. Now she looks as fresh and youthful as a young girl. It's practically 'getting younger and younger' in a physical sense!
Recalling their past experiences, even a fool could guess what the other person meant.

But alas, he was willing but powerless!
Not only has he lost his physical body and looks exactly like an old man, but even the two disciples he had been trying to bring together have gone their separate ways. As a master, how can he still care about these romantic feelings?

Seeing the old doctor's silly, apologetic smile, Xuan Yi's eyes darkened slightly, and the corners of his lips, which had been turned up, fell silent.

After a while, she took out a scroll from her bosom and handed it over:

"This is the information I collected from the five major families. I'm too busy to handle it all, could you take a look for me?"

The old man's laughter stopped abruptly, and he looked at the other person with some doubt.

Logically speaking, these trivial matters of the five major families would not be of any concern to the patriarchs. Why did Xuan Yi not only collect these irrelevant materials, but also make him look at them?

Helpless, having accepted the gift, the old doctor had no choice but to nod obediently and pick up the scroll to read it.

"The heir of the Five Great Families' Pill Tower appears, possessing a unique flame."

The old apothecary's gaze swept quickly across the scroll, then, as if he had witnessed some kind of fantastical tale, it fixed itself firmly on the end of the scroll:
"Girl?!"

He never dreamed that his long-lost apprentice would return to his sight in such an unbelievable way.

Gazing at the elderly man, whose excitement was palpable, Xuan Yi's heart seemed to be stirred. He silently stayed by his side, lowering his eyes and whispering:
"Fool."

Girls aren't as easy to fool as you think.

(End of this chapter)