Douluo: The Throne of Ice

Chapter 33 The Immortal Healer, Shu Yan's Plans

Despite the pleasant afternoon, Shu Yan's mood was not pleasant.

On the recliner beside Shu Yan, an old woman with a kind and aged face appeared out of nowhere. Her hair had turned completely white, and her face was covered with wrinkles, making it impossible to guess her actual age. At the same time, her identity was also very special. She was none other than Wang Xian'er, the Vice Hall Master of the Star Luo Royal Hall of Worship, a level 95 Super Douluo of the Healing type. It was said that she was of the same generation as Mu En and the others, and had survived to this day only because of the characteristics of her own Martial Soul.

Shu Yan was no stranger to the Immortal Healer Douluo. Since childhood, he had fought against powerful opponents who were a whole level above him, often ending up covered in injuries. The Immortal Healer Douluo's residence became a place he frequented. Over time, the two became familiar with each other, and the Immortal Healer Douluo doted on him like a grandson. Their relationship was very good.

Seeing Shu Yan struggling to get up after realizing something was wrong, the Healer Douluo examined Shu Yan's injuries and then chuckled, saying:

"Looks like that guy really went all out. I wonder what kind of bastard you did this time to provoke such a big fuss..."

As he spoke, the Healer Douluo slowly raised a thin, withered hand. A pale green light transformed into a protective shield that enveloped Shu Yan. In no time, Shu Yan felt all the pain in his body disappear completely, and even his energy and spirit returned to their peak state.

Shu Yan wasn't surprised. He stretched his muscles and bones, which produced a series of cracking sounds. Then, Shu Yan jumped off the bed, looked at the Immortal Healer, and said softly:

"Thank you for your help again, Grandma Healer..."

The Healer Douluo waved her hand, her body slightly hunched as she leaned on her cane. Looking at Shu Yan's current appearance, she sighed:

"The little brat has grown up. In a few years, the heavy responsibility of protecting the empire will be passed on to you. My life will then be complete..."

Shu Yan chuckled and continued:

"Grandma Healer, you won't die, believe me. Mu En and the others from your time are still alive. How can you leave first?"

The Healer Douluo glanced at Shu Yan with slight surprise, then shook his head and smiled, saying softly:

"You little fellow know quite a lot, but a person's life is determined by fate. I am already lucky to have lived for so long with a cultivation level of ninety-five. I have no regrets."

Shu Yan didn't say anything more, but quickly helped the Healer Douluo to sit down on a soft fur-covered recliner, and brought the old man a cup of hot tea before continuing:

"You watched me grow up, and you left before I could repay you. You accepted that, but I, as your junior, cannot."

The Immortal Physician Douluo chuckled and remained silent, simply changing the subject:

"I have already learned from His Majesty that you have cooperated with the ferocious beast. Young man, you are very courageous, even more so than Mu Enlong Xiaoyao in his youth. This is the first cooperation between humans and soul beasts on the continent. Whether it succeeds or not, it is a milestone..."

Shu Yan looked at the Healer Douluo and suddenly asked:

Do you approve of my choice?

Upon hearing this, the Healer Douluo opened his eyelids, glanced at Shu Yan, and then said softly:

"That's not important. You know whether you're confident or not. Other people's opinions are just for reference and are not enough to change the outcome."

Shu Yan was taken aback, then felt a surge of joy. The thin layer of mist suddenly dissipated, and the light of day appeared in an instant.

"To be honest, when I heard that you had persuaded the two Ice and Snow Emperors, I was initially skeptical and worried. But after learning about your common goal, I felt relieved. If your goal is that realm, I am willing to believe in you this once. After all, if you succeed, it will be revolutionary for the entire Douluo Continent. It's worth the gamble..."

The Immortal Doctor Douluo spoke in a gentle tone, as kind and gentle as ever, at least in front of Shu Yan.

Shu Yan leaned back in the chair beside him. By the time he came to his senses, the Healer Douluo had already vanished without a trace. Come to think of it, how could a Super Douluo with a top-tier healing-type martial soul be so old that he couldn't even move on his own? It was simply a matter of whether he wanted to or not.

Not long after the Immortal Doctor Douluo left, Xu Jiujiu pushed open the door and walked in. Her face was cold, but her eyes concealed concern and worry. Women, when they're jealous, are like this: their mouths and everything else are hard. Of course, if they don't soften their hearts, then you'll have to find out what the problem is...

Seeing Shu Yan bouncing around as if nothing was wrong, Xu Jiujiu snorted coldly and then said:

"How was it? Did you like touching Hyotei-neechan's head? Don't you want to do it again?"

Shu Yan's lips twitched, then he reached out and pulled her into his arms before she could even react, and proceeded to roughly rub her pretty hair ornaments.

"To be honest, it's not as nice to pet as my Jiu Jiu's head..."

After a long while, she slapped Shu Yan's large hand away, glared at him resentfully, and then took out a delicate little mirror from her soul tool to check her hair ornaments.

"You better watch yourself from now on, and don't be so disrespectful anymore. If you dare to misbehave again, I'll have Grandma Xingyun drag you to the castration room! I'll turn you into a real little Shuzi, and then you'll have to serve this princess's bath and bedtime every day. You should know how agonizing it is to only be able to look but not touch..."

Shu Yan swallowed hard, the mere thought of that scene sending chills down his spine. In the end, he could only sigh helplessly.

At first, I always indulged him for a long time, how did it turn out like this now...?

Well, that's normal. It's basic for girls to want to be pampered and spoiled. Shu Yan felt that he might have really taken on the role of "a gigolo being kept by a princess," and it felt... pretty good.

After playing and joking with Xu Jiujiu for a while, Shu Yan finally calmed down. He looked at the golden-haired girl leaning lazily against him and then said softly:

"I need to do something a bit troublesome recently, and I might need your help. How about it, my princess, what can I do for you?"

After a long while, she rolled her eyes dramatically and then said:

"Tell me, as long as it's within my capabilities, I will definitely do my best to help you. If all else fails, there's still my elder brother, isn't there...?"

Shu Yan smiled, a glint of light appearing in his eyes, and then he spoke:

"I need to craft an eighth-level soul tool. The finished product doesn't need to be exquisite; it just needs to be functional. Therefore, I would like to ask Your Highness to introduce me to some high-level soul masters in the empire..."

As for why it wasn't a level nine soul tool made, the reason is simple: there wasn't a single level nine soul tool master in the original Douluo Three Kingdoms; the highest level was only level eight and a half.

Xu Jiujiu paused for a moment, then said after a brief pause:

"That's not difficult. I'll take you to see Elder Han tomorrow. He's currently the Empire's number one Soul Master and a veteran powerhouse who has remained at the Title Douluo level for over twenty years. However, Ayan, I want to know, what is the purpose of you making such a high-level Soul Tool..."

Shu Yan smiled mysteriously, simply watching quietly for a long time without saying anything more…

In order to attract that person's attention, Shu Yan had considered many methods, such as a powerful spirit, light or evil attributes, or creating a large-scale spiritual energy fluctuation like in the original work, or even directly using the life gold. However, after careful consideration, he decided to try the safest method.

He couldn't find a powerful and suitable spirit attribute soul master, and there were no suitable candidates for other "catalysts". In comparison, using the power of soul tools was a very cost-effective option, and he happened to have suitable raw materials on hand.

At the same time, he made this decision with a longer-term perspective and considerations, but it is indeed a bit too early to talk about it now.

You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. This is a matter of great importance, and you really can't rush it at all...

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P.S.: Happy National Day everyone!!!

It's a new month, and I was in a good mood at first, but the thought of having to write made me plummet to rock bottom, and I couldn't get back up...

Secondly, this chapter can also be considered foreshadowing. Don't think it's unnecessary. To attract Electrox, you either have to wait until the original plot begins, or you have to figure it out yourself. The author personally feels there's no need to wait until the plot begins, since there are still several years to go. Given the circumstances, the protagonist should handle it himself. After all, time is money, and getting Electrox in advance is always beneficial. Unlocking the plot points little by little is actually more comfortable to write...

As for what comes next, I plan to start with this soul tool, the undead demiplane, and Electrox's own abilities, and see if I can fuse them into something similar to a god-level soul tool (like a portable mini-world?). I'll cultivate a group of unconscious and powerful undead creatures inside to serve as henchmen for the protagonist. In any case, its function will definitely be stronger, more numerous, and easier than the original undead demiplane.

Of course, I've only written a small outline for now. The plot and storylines that follow will definitely be much richer than what I've described so far. What they'll look like depends on your imagination...

Please take a look first, you can let the book rest for a while, but I still hope you can make a big purchase every Tuesday, after all, Tuesday's PK determines whether the book can be promoted... I'm begging you all here!

Finally, as usual at the beginning of the month, I'm asking for your recommendation votes and monthly tickets!!!

(End of this chapter)