Fighting Through the Heavens: Become a disciple of Han Li and kill the unrivaled demon Xiao

"Then do you know my identity?" the old man asked again.

"I don't know."

Seeing Xiao Yan shaking his head, the old man also shook his head somewhat helplessly, but then a hint of pride surged on his face, and he said: "My name is Hai Bodong, maybe you haven't heard of this name, but I think you should have heard of my other name."

"Ice King!"

Xiao Yan's pupils shrank slightly when he heard these two words, and he said in horror: "You are the Ice Emperor who has been missing for decades?!"

Although he had been hiding in Wutan City before, he was still familiar with the powerful people in the Gama Empire.

And the Ice Emperor is one of the most famous ones!

Chapter 75 Trading

Seeing that Xiao Yan obviously knew this name, the old man, Hai Bodong's expression relaxed slightly. It seemed that the reputation he once made had not been forgotten.

The Ice Emperor was one of the top ten strongest men in the previous generation of the Gama Empire. He was aloof and arrogant, and was extremely good at ice-based fighting spirit. He once froze an entire city in a rage. Among the top ten strongest men of that year, he was one of the few Dou Huang strongmen. Later, he had a decisive battle with the former leader of the Yunlan Sect on the top of Yunlan Mountain. Although he was defeated in the end, the victory was still not easy for the opponent. At the last strong conference held by the Gama Empire and the Izumo Empire, he fought against a Dou Huang and a Dou Wang of the opponent alone, and did not lose, which shocked the audience.

And this is where the strange thing happens. Logically, the Ice Emperor, who should have become famous, should have vigorously developed his own power, or become a guest of honor of a powerful force.

But this Ice Emperor was like a short-lived meteor. After that conference of the strongest, the Ice Emperor gradually disappeared from the sight of countless people. Until now, the name of the Ice Emperor has become a strong man in the memory of the older generation of the Gama Empire. Now the ten strongest men of the younger generation have replaced the glory and glory that used to belong to them.

Xiao Yan had never imagined that the plain-looking old man in front of him would actually be the Ice Emperor who once caused great headaches for the powerful class of the Deyun Empire. This dramatic result really made him a little shocked.

“Hey, fortunately my reputation has not disappeared with the passage of time. You have actually heard of me…” Looking at Xiao Yan’s astonished expression, Hai Bodong smiled with a little complacency.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan sighed, "This is indeed a surprising answer. I never thought that the Douhuang strongman from the Dongjiama Empire would actually live in seclusion outside the desert and become a merchant selling maps."

“Then how did you end up like this? The strength you showed before seemed to be only about that of a Dou Ling?” Xiao Yan asked doubtfully.

Hearing this, Hai Bodong nodded bitterly and sighed, "After attending the inter-empire powerhouse conference, I came to the Tagor Desert and accidentally got the fragment of the map. However, this attracted the pursuit of Queen Medusa, the emperor of the snake tribe in the desert. You have to know that Queen Medusa's strength ranks among the top emperors. If the snake tribe had not only one such strong person, they might have started to attack the human empire long ago."

"In that battle, I was defeated by her without any surprise. Although I took the opportunity to escape afterwards, I was hit by her snake sealing spell. Not only did my body age rapidly, but even my strength was sealed at the Douling level." Hai Bodong sighed, "For so many years, I have been hiding here to study the secret of the incomplete map, but this incomplete map is only a small part of the entire map. No matter how experienced I am, I can't crack it."

"So that's how it is." Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and suddenly raised his eyebrows and said.

"Now that I've been defeated by you, I've finally let it go." Hai Bodong shook his head and sighed, "Boy, I agree to your deal, but I need you to help me remove the seal."

"In the past few decades, I have obtained a prescription that can break the seal. As long as I can refine the elixir mentioned in it, I will be able to restore my strength." Hai Bodong said in a deep voice.

"As long as you can refine the elixir I need, not only will I give you the incomplete map, but I, the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, will also owe you a favor. You should know... how much a favor from a Dou Huang is worth..." Hai Bodong said in a deep voice.

Under the black robe, Xiao Yan lowered his head, seeming to be thinking about something.

Hai Bodong stared at the figure in black robe. Although it was not obvious on his face, his palms were already sweating slightly. He didn't even notice that his hands were shaking slightly.

Although he was reluctant, he had to bow his head under the eaves after all. Moreover, the origin of the black-robed boy in front of him was very mysterious, his methods were quite extraordinary, and his strength was also very strong.

Either he has an incredible talent, or he has a powerful force behind him. It is best not to offend such a person. Moreover, this kid has the purple fire, so the possibility of him making the elixir is quite high.

At this moment, Xiao Yan was communicating with Han Li in a low voice. Han Li's soul power created a barrier, so that the sound could only be transmitted within this small space.

"Teacher, do you want to agree to his conditions?"

Xiao Yan asked in a low voice.

After all, it was not up to him, a mere second-grade alchemist, to refine the pill, so he could only rely on Han Li.

Han Li pondered for a moment, then scanned Hai Bodong's body with his soul again and said:

"It's not just elixirs that can remove the seal. There are many similar methods in the world of immortal cultivation. Master, I have observed the seal of this snake. Although it looks very solid, the method is actually quite crude. It is not difficult to break it."

"You can agree to this. Hai Bodong is a decent person. He didn't kill you when he was in an advantageous position. He just wanted to make you suffer."

"No matter what, the fragment of the map is extremely important. We must get it. It is not only for you, but also for me."

"So you mean to agree to him?"

"Well, agree to it first. However, a favor from a Dou Huang is not enough. It would be better to ask him to be your bodyguard for three years."

“But I’m worried that once this old guy recovers his strength, then…” Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and said cautiously in his heart: “Although he is not your opponent, this is still a hidden danger.”

Hearing this, Han Li smiled faintly and said, "Haha, don't worry, I'm here. Even if he recovers his strength, he won't be able to cause any trouble."

"Besides, when we lift the seal, can't we take some precautions?"

Hearing this, Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief, raised his head to look at the expectant Hai Bodong, nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Okay, I promise you!"

Seeing Xiao Yan nod, Hai Bodong finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on his old face grew a little more.

"But I want to change the terms of the transaction." Xiao Yan said bluntly.

Hai Bodong hesitated for a moment. He felt like he was about to fall into a big pit.

But the temptation to regain strength is right in front of him. This is what he has been pursuing for many years. So, how can he give up so easily?

"Boy, tell me your conditions first." Hai Bodong said after a moment.

He is certainly not a fool, so he naturally has to ask the other party clearly about the conditions.

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, like an old fox, and said:

"It's simple. I need you to be my bodyguard for three years after you recover your Dou Huang strength. How about that?"

Chapter 76 Lifting the Seal

Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Hai Bodong frowned and was about to refuse.

What a joke! Doesn’t he, the Ice Emperor, have any dignity to uphold? Even though he has fallen on hard times and isn’t as strong as before, he still has that pride in his bones.

Three years of guarding, this was simply unacceptable to him.

"Little brother, your condition is a bit too much."

However, Hai Bodong did not refuse directly. After all, the temptation of lifting the seal and regaining strength was too great for him.

From a powerful man who was the focus of everyone's attention to a nameless pawn, this period of time was extremely torturous for him.

Xiao Yan was naturally aware of this feeling, and it was even more intense.

It is because I understand this feeling that I know how important strength is.

Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled slightly and continued:

"Old man, don't be impatient. Do you want to hear my chips?"

Hai Bodong frowned and raised his eyebrows.

"Oh?"

Seeing Hai Bodong's attitude, Xiao Yan did not hesitate and said, "If you agree to my conditions, today, right now, I can lift the seal for you."

"A mere snake seal is not that difficult."

"I don't need your prescription or herbs either, old sir. What do you think?"

Xiao Yan's words really hit Hai Bodong's heart. His pupils shrank slightly and he fell silent.

You know, alchemists are very noble, and there are corresponding rules for refining pills, that is, you have to prepare the pill formula and medicinal materials yourself. In addition, you have to prepare a generous gift for the alchemist, and what's even more deceptive is that if you fail, you can only blame yourself for your bad luck, and the cost of refining the pill and the pill formula will not be refunded.

And the failure rate is really high!

Hai Bodong had been running around for decades for this pill recipe and the medicinal ingredients used in it. One can imagine how much effort he had put in.

He couldn't afford the loss of failure. If he missed this store, he might really have no hope in his life.

"Boy, you win. I agree to be your bodyguard."

"But let me make it clear in advance. I only protect your safety. I am not your servant. You can order me around and scold me. If you violate this, I will leave."

Xiao Yan smiled slightly and said, "Of course, it's just a business relationship. Sir, just protect my life and I will naturally treat you with courtesy."

"Yeah." Hai Bodong nodded.

"Having agreed to your conditions, I will naturally not go back on my word."

"So, please quickly remove the seal for me."

Xiao Yan said, "Don't worry, is there a secret room? There might be a lot of noise later."

"Of course there is, come with me." Hai Bodong turned and left.

Following behind Hai Bodong, Xiao Yan looked at the old figure in front of him with brisk steps. After a moment of silence, his expressionless face suddenly revealed a faint sneer. He pursed his lips, narrowed his eyes, and murmured in his heart:

"Old man, I hope you won't let me down. Otherwise, no matter if you were once the Ice Emperor, you will regret it today!"

Although the corridor was not large, its degree of twists and turns was somewhat unexpected. Following Hai Bodong all the way through the corridor and turning several corners, the monotonous environment around him made people feel a little tired. Fortunately, Xiao Yan had good concentration, so he did not feel it was unbearable, but just a little depressed in his heart.

The light in the corridor was not strong. There was a lamp emitting faint light every ten meters or so. In this dim environment, the two remained silent. Only the slight sound of footsteps echoed slowly in the long corridor for a long time, and it sounded faintly creepy.

Although the corridor was in a straight line, Xiao Yan could feel that they seemed to be walking downhill. After walking in this boring way for about twenty minutes, Hai Bodong in front suddenly stopped, turned around, and smiled at Xiao Yan:

"arrive."

Xiao Yan's eyes skipped over Hai Bodong and swept ahead. He saw a thick iron door appear at the end of his sight under the dim light. The iron door was deep and dark, exuding a sense of solidity.

Looking at the iron gate, Hai Bodong's pace became noticeably faster. After a moment, he came to the door and turned a black iron lion head in front of the door with his hand. Suddenly, with a click, the iron gate opened automatically and slowly, and a bright light shone through it.

"Please!" Hai Bodong waved his hand towards Xiao Yan and walked in first.

After standing at the door and hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yan glanced around the door and then stepped into the basement.

"This is the secret room where I practiced before. It should be secluded enough. Tell me how you need my cooperation."

Hai Bodong spoke.

"It hurts a little, bear with it." As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying aura rose from Xiao Yan's body, and his expression changed a little.

It was indeed that Han Li had taken over Xiao Yan's body.

"Sit tight, close your eyes, and follow my instructions." An indifferent voice came from Xiao Yan's mouth, instructing Hai Bodong to act.

After Hai Bodong did as he was told, he saw several seals quickly formed on Xiao Yan's hands. Then, a talisman was cast out and rushed straight towards Hai Bodong. Then, like a stone thrown into a lake, ripples were created.

Just as Han Li's mark touched Hai Bodong's body, a faint energy snake pattern suddenly appeared on his forehead.

The snake pattern coiled around Hai Bodong's forehead, tightly sealing the surging fighting spirit in his body.

And at the moment the snake pattern appeared, an ancient symbol suddenly appeared. In just a blink of an eye, it hit the snake pattern and began to fight with the quiet little snake.

The contact between the two fierce energies caused the previous waves of energy ripples.

But soon, the elegant snake pattern was restrained by the ancient talisman and could not move.