Douluo: The Throne of Ice

Chapter 36 Entrustment, Shu Yan's Guidance

After a pause, seemingly realizing that Shu Yan and the other two had misunderstood, Han Lin scratched his head awkwardly and quickly continued:

"Your Highness and Young Friend Shu, please don't overthink it. I didn't mean it that way. The reason is indeed my own fault."

"First of all, there are already successful precedents for combining soul tools and soul bones. I am 100% confident that I can complete it, and it will take no more than half a month."

"But as for preserving the resentment of the soul beast within the soul bone, this is probably the first time in the world. Not to mention that we have no experience whatsoever, the danger of the residual resentment of the soul beast erupting at any time during the production process is very difficult to control, unless..."

As he spoke, Han Lin hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Before Shu Yan could speak, Xu Jiujiu immediately chimed in:

"Elder Han, if you have any difficulties, you can bring them up now. As long as they are within the Empire's capabilities, they are not a problem."

Upon hearing this, Han Lin's eyes flashed with a deep gaze. He seemed to realize that among the three people before him, the one in charge was not Xu Jiujiu, but rather the usually low-key and reserved Shu Yan who was actually in control. Considering the previous attitudes of Xu Jiujiu and Nebula Douluo, Han Lin understood. Then, he spoke in a slightly deep voice:

"Actually, it's not difficult. All I need is a Soul Master with strong enough mental and spiritual power to help suppress the resentment of the Soul Beasts when I'm making the Soul Tool."

"I am ashamed to say that my mental strength does not allow me to be distracted while making a soul tool. If I am distracted, I am afraid the result will be failure..."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on Xu Jiujiu's face, and then she said:

"That's not difficult. Just let Grandma Manyi stay. Grandma Manyi's soul power and mental power can suppress the lingering resentment of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast with great ease. Not to mention that the starlight attribute in her martial soul has the characteristic of dispelling impurities in metal. She is simply the most perfect candidate."

Upon hearing this, both Han Lin and Nebula Douluo froze, and almost instantly spoke:

"Your Highness, no! I must protect Your Highness's safety. Let that Giant Strength fellow handle this matter."

"Absolutely not, Your Highness! I've never gotten along with that woman Xingyun. If you were to pair me up with her, the entire Xingluo City would suffer..."

He paused for a moment, then smiled somewhat awkwardly and added:

"It was my oversight. Oh well, I will ask my brother to send the Mighty Douluo to assist Elder Han. I urge Elder Han to do his best and not disappoint us."

Old Han stood up and solemnly cupped his hands, saying:

"Please rest assured, Your Highness and this young friend Shu, I will personally deliver the finished product within half a month at most. If it is overdue, I will commit suicide to atone for my sins..."

Xu Jiujiu sighed helplessly and rubbed his forehead, then said softly:

"It's not a big deal if it's overdue, Mr. Han, there's no need for this. You... never mind, whatever makes you happy."

Han Lin scratched his head and didn't say anything more. Shu Yan also slowly got up and then smiled and said:

"Then we will await your good news at the Princess's residence. Farewell, Elder Han."

Han Lin, his hands trembling, accepted the ten-thousand-year-old skull from Shu Yan. He nodded emphatically, stood up, and personally saw the three out the door before rushing back to his secluded cultivation place, leaving Han Xin, who had just climbed back over the wall, completely bewildered...

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On the way back, Shu Yan leaned against the window, waiting for the carriage to start moving before rubbing his temples and saying:

"This old man Han is indeed an...interesting person."

Xu Jiujiu sighed helplessly, then said softly:

"That's the truth, stop thinking about it. There's no doubt about Elder Han's loyalty to the Empire. With him making the soul tool, you don't need to worry too much. Besides, now you can tell me why you did this. Wasting such a precious soul bone to make a soul tool, if you don't give me a good enough reason, you won't be sleeping in a bed for the next year..."

Xu Jiujiu's tone grew increasingly dangerous, eventually even taking on a chilling quality.

The accompanying Nebula Douluo also turned her gaze over. She could refrain from interfering in the young couple's private affairs, but she had a lot to say about this soul bone.

Skull and torso soul bones are not as common as other parts of the soul bone. They have always been the most precious and rare among all soul bones. The head soul bone produced by the Ten Thousand Year Titan Snow Demon is extremely complete and is extremely suitable for Shu Yan's ice attribute. In fact, Shu Yan himself has absorbed the Ten Thousand Year Titan Snow Demon's soul ring. If he absorbs this soul bone as well, that would be the most perfect result.

Shu Yan had anticipated Xu Jiujiu and Nebula Douluo's dissatisfaction and confusion. The skull produced by the Ten-Thousand-Year Titan Snow Demon was already the best of the best, and it was extremely suitable for him.

But to be honest, Shu Yan really didn't care about this soul bone. Ever since he successfully won over the Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor, his ambition has been growing. But at the same time, he was well aware of the drawbacks of this era. Although Tang San was in the God Realm, he was still monitoring the entire Douluo Continent.

Even setting aside the threat from the God Realm, Tang Hao and Ah Yin still exist in the current Douluo Continent. Both of them are considered to be at the God-level and have special identities, posing a great threat.

Looking closer, the two divine beasts from the realm of gods, the Azure Dragon and the Titan Ape, also pose a considerable threat...

Shu Yan gazed at the distant azure sky, his heart sinking, but he remained outwardly calm. He exhaled softly and then said:

"The reason is simple and worthwhile. Jiu Jiu, you need to understand one thing: our goals have changed, and our vision naturally needs to be broadened to a longer-term perspective."

"In the past, our goal was to become a Title Douluo or a Super Douluo, or to do our best to step into the Limit Douluo realm. But now it's different. Our goals are higher and more far-reaching. It's just a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone. Making it into a soul tool would be far more effective than me absorbing it directly. In fact, I can tell you very clearly that with our current strength, it's easy for us to get high-age soul bones. Once my strength breaks through to the Soul Saint level, we can go to the ocean to hunt 100,000-year-old soul beasts or even ferocious beasts to obtain more powerful soul bones. Compared to that, this ten-thousand-year-old soul bone is really not enough."

"It's almost time, everything is almost done. Once Elder Han finishes this soul tool, we'll head to the Star Dou Great Forest. Then, everything will become clear..."

Xu Jiujiu was taken aback by these words. She remained silent for a while, then gently leaned on Shu Yan's shoulder before finally speaking:

"Although I don't know what you're planning to do, you've never been one to act recklessly. I'm sorry, I... I'm still a little unaccustomed to this. Give me some time, and I'll accept it."

As Nebula Douluo's figure gradually disappeared, she let out a barely perceptible sigh. Suddenly, she felt like she was getting old. She should meddle less in the affairs of the younger generation in the future and just focus on being her protector, guarding Xu Jiujiu and Shu Yan...

Shu Yan pinched Xu Jiujiu's cheek for a long time. A gentle breeze blew over the two of them. Shu Yan smiled, and his voice became gentle.

"We won't be idle during this time. As a princess, you know the situation within the empire better than I do. I need to capture another batch of evil spirit masters, the stronger the better. After that, we'll need their help with everything..."

Xu Jiujiu was slightly taken aback, a deep doubt and confusion appearing in his pupils. He seemed not to have expected that Shu Yan's arrangement would involve the terrifying beasts, the evil soul masters.

But after thinking about it carefully for a moment, Xu Jiujiu nodded helplessly and then said:

"Afterwards, I will discuss it with my elder brother and inquire about which rampant evil soul master groups are in the empire, which can be considered as eliminating a scourge for the people. However, this is something I need to discuss with my elder brother carefully, as it involves evil soul masters and is not a small matter that can be decided in a few words."

Shu Yan nodded, without saying anything more...

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(End of this chapter)