Chapter 15: Xiao Xun'er Seen Through, Elder Yao Excited

Doubting myself? That little girl really cares deeply about Xiao Yan... After a moment’s thought, Hun Cang understood the reason and said calmly, "Sister Gu Xun’er, what is your intention this time?" His tone emphasized the word "Gu."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun’er’s expression changed abruptly but quickly returned to normal. She replied, "What Gu? My name is Xiao Xun’er, Brother Hun Cang."

"Alright, alright, you can fool others, but not me," Hun Cang chuckled.

As he spoke, he glanced toward a shadowy corner. “Ling, aren’t you coming out for a moment?”

After a brief pause, the shadow stirred slightly, and a figure stepped forward. Ling Ying said, “Greetings, Young Master Hun Cang.”

“Hm.” Hun Cang gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.

Xiao Xun’er stared intently. “Few in the clan know my true identity. How did you figure it out?”

“You don’t need to worry about how I know. That’s my secret. But rest assured, I won’t interfere with your search for the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade,” Hun Cang smiled faintly.

Yet, the smile on his face appeared chilling in Xiao Xun’er’s eyes.

In an instant, she felt as if all the hairs on her body stood on end, as though her secrets had been completely unveiled.

Hun Cang continued, “Sister Xun’er, remember this: since Xiao Yan calls me ‘older brother,’ I cannot ignore him. You may do as you please, but if you harm him, even the Gu clan won’t be able to protect you!”

“Hmph, I would never hurt Brother Xiao Yan!” Xiao Xun’er retorted.

After a pause, her tone turned warning. “I’ll return the warning to you as well. Though the Hun clan is strong, they are not without enemies!”

The two locked eyes, then both burst into laughter.

“Brother Hun Cang, those questions you tested me with earlier, were they some kind of code? Can you tell me?” curiosity gleamed in Xiao Xun’er’s eyes.

Ling Ying craned his neck slightly, his gaze resting on his young mistress’s face for two seconds, stunned.

He had been watching the whole time.

Moments ago, she seemed about to clash with Hun Cang, and now she was sweetly calling him ‘brother’...

Ah, such a swift change of expression!

Hun Cang chuckled softly and shook his head. “It’s a secret.”

Hmph... Xiao Xun’er stomped her foot in frustration and turned away.

She had asked Brother Xiao Yan the same question before, and the answer was the same.

This upset her greatly; Brother Xiao Yan had secrets with others.

She felt as if the one she loved was about to be taken away.

“Farewell, Young Master Hun Cang.” Seeing her depart, Ling Ying also took his leave, nodding to Hun Cang before his figure melted into the darkness.

At some unknown moment, Yao Chen appeared, gazing thoughtfully at the doorway. “Is that little girl from the Gu clan?”

Hun Cang nodded.

No wonder I sensed a kind of aura on her that did not belong to Utan City... Yao Chen realized.

He tilted his head slightly and asked, “You mentioned the Tuo She Ancient Emperor’s Jade just now—is it the same one I know?”

“The more you know, the deeper you sink. Ever heard that?” Hun Cang faced Yao Chen calmly.

Yao Chen fell silent at once.

Curiosity aside, risking his freedom wasn’t worth it.

After a moment of silence, he asked, “I’ve given you everything you wanted. When will you fulfill your promise about my body?”

Hun Cang thought for a moment and said, “After my second brother’s three-year agreement is complete.”

“Three years?”

Hun Cang said coolly, “What of it? You’ve been asleep so long already; what’s another three years?”

“I’m only worth this much? If you use me up...” Yao Chen trailed off.

“Do I really look that untrustworthy?” Hun Cang was exasperated; this was not the first time Yao Chen had said such things.

Yao Chen nodded without hesitation. In his perception, there wasn’t a single good soul in the Hun clan.

“You’re generalizing,” Hun Cang sighed. “I’ll be honest with you: I’ve already inquired about your body.

There is a semi-Saint bone corpse that’s quite good, though the seal hasn’t been lifted yet. If you really can’t wait, I can get you a Dou Wang bone corpse immediately.”

Semi-Saint?!

Yao Chen’s eyes widened instantly!

No wonder the Hun clan’s information channels were so extensive. If I could use that bone corpse and refine it with my own strength, I could retain all its effects.

That way, I’d reach Semi-Saint level straight away?

Such a stroke of luck?!

Yao Chen became visibly restless, his spirit trembling with excitement.

After all, before death, his power was barely at Dou Zun level, and it would take a long time to reach its peak, let alone Semi-Saint.

“Hey, old man, is the Dou Wang corpse acceptable? If you’re eager, I can have someone deliver it to you now,” Hun Cang called out.

Yao Chen shuddered slightly but maintained a stern expression. “I’m not in a hurry. Don’t slander me. I’m just bored from lack of conversation and venting a little; don’t take it seriously.”

After a short pause, he smiled. “Young Master Hun Cang, please keep a close eye on that semi-Saint bone corpse.”

“Really not in a hurry?” Hun Cang tilted his head.

Yao Chen nodded so frequently it was like a pecking chick.

Hun Cang pondered. “If you’re not in a rush, how about helping me with a favor?”

Hmm? Yao Chen instantly became alert.

“Don’t worry, it’s nothing difficult. Besides, have you considered the value of the semi-Saint bone corpse?” Hun Cang looked at him with disdain.

“You say,” Yao Chen couldn’t resist the temptation.

“My second brother, as you’ve seen, has strong soul powers and is a promising candidate to become an alchemist. Since you’re free, why not take some time to teach him alchemy?” Hun Cang said calmly.

Yao Chen said nothing. It wasn’t about whether he could teach—it was that teaching alchemy meant taking on an apprentice.

Over the past three years, Xiao Yan had left a good impression on him; aside from occasionally flipping off the heavens with a cheeky “Love you all,” he was alright.

Even when met with cold stares, disdain, and ridicule, he never gave up cultivation.

Come to think of it, those three years of absorbing Dou Qi had been quite enjoyable.

However... Yao Chen recalled that recently, Xiao Yan often complained about him to Hun Cang, which made him somewhat angry.

Hun Cang glanced at him and said lightly, “If you agree, I’ll leave my second brother’s cultivation to you. If he slacks off or disobeys, you may punish him as you see fit. I won’t intervene; I’ll only care about the final results. How’s that?”

Punish as I see fit... Yao Chen’s eyes lit up. “Is that true?”

“Uh... yes.” Seeing Yao Chen suddenly as if a switch had been flipped and growing excited, Hun Cang’s heart skipped a beat.

After they reached an agreement, that very night, Xiao Yan was summoned by Hun Cang.

“Big brother, you called for me?” Xiao Yan looked excited and hopeful.

In recent days, he had gained many benefits from Hun Cang, and his gratitude and respect for him had grown stronger.

Seeing Xiao Yan’s expression, Hun Cang suddenly felt reluctant to speak.

After all, since he had intercepted Yao Chen, every time Xiao Yan cursed him, it sounded genuine and heartfelt...