Chapter 181: The Hidden Protector of the Soul Hall!
Feng City, secret place.
Han Feng couldn't help but pace back and forth, without the composure of an alchemist from before. In reality, when Great Elder Su Qian used three extreme Yang pills, Han Feng already knew that the mysterious alchemist had a close relationship with Canaan Academy. Precisely because of this, Han Feng was so eager to form the Black Alliance.
After all, the alchemist related to Canaan Academy was definitely not inferior to him in alchemy skills. Being a sixth-level alchemist himself, he knew what kind of influence an alchemist of that level had. First, he attracted the strong ones from the Black Corner Region to his camp to strengthen his power, hoping that the mysterious alchemist would have second thoughts before acting.
But a few days ago, another mysterious and powerful being appeared, possibly from Canaan Academy, capable of easily destroying a strong Dou Huang, at least at the peak of Dou Huang, and more likely a Dou Zong. The strong ones from the Black Corner Region were notoriously unreliable. If they faced a deadly threat, they would quickly disperse and the alliance would disintegrate.
Han Feng still longed for the Fallen Heart Flame inside the academy. He believed that if he used the absorption technique, he could reach the Dou Zong level and, in time, become one of the strongest on the continent. At that point, he would have nothing to fear.
Now, asking for help from the Soul Hall was just a small humiliation before reaching the peak. As Han Feng imagined his future as the strongest, a black mist suddenly appeared in the secret place, as if emerging from nowhere.
"Hahaha, isn't this Han Feng? You rejected our offer before, and now you seek the Soul Hall's help?" The Soul Hall's protector immediately mocked, making Han Feng's face darken a bit. Knowing that he needed the Soul Hall's help, Han Feng smiled and said, "Protector Lin, there was a misunderstanding. Before, I was busy with alchemy and couldn't be distracted, but now that I'm free, I want to talk to you."
"Hmm, it's not necessary. In the Black Corner Region, there's everything but people willing to work for the Soul Hall. If you don't want to help, others will," Protector Lin laughed coldly, immediately rejecting him, leaving Han Feng uncomfortable.
"Protector Lin, the Black Alliance is one of the strongest in the Black Corner Region. With their help, you'll complete your task faster," Han Feng said patiently. "Besides, it seems you haven't made much progress on your mission here."
The black mist stirred slightly, then a sinister laughter echoed, "Seems like you have some brains. Fine, let's talk."
"This is what happened..." Han Feng quickly explained the recent events, but was interrupted by laughter from the mist.
"Han Feng! Did you use up all your courage when you killed your master Yao Chen? Are you worried about these rumors and come to ask for help from the Soul Hall?"
"Are you talking about a mysterious alchemist and a mysterious strong person? Could it be just your imagination?" The Soul Hall protector's mockery touched a nerve with Han Feng, making his face darken.
The Soul Hall protector insinuated that Han Feng was a coward, and without substantial evidence, he was just speculating.
"How boring. I thought there would be something interesting, but this is it. A traitor afraid of his own shadow." Under these continuous taunts, Han Feng finally erupted.
"Protector Lin, if you don't want to help me, please leave," Han Feng said coldly, the mist in front of him stirred slightly.
"Hahaha, not only are you cowardly, you're also narrow-minded. I don't care who wins between you and Canaan Academy. But if you die, I would be interested in your sixth-level alchemist soul."
After saying this, the mist disappeared before Han Feng could react.
With fists trembling with rage, Han Feng left the secret place. After he left, the mist reappeared.
"Hahaha, keep fighting, the fiercer, the more souls I'll collect. That way, I'll avoid the elder's punishment. If I can take Han Feng's soul, the elder will be pleased."
Then, the mist hid in the darkness.
Protector Lin did not expect to find the killer of the Soul Hall protector. The killer had been very clean and left no clues. Finding a strong person hiding in the vast Black Corner Region was difficult. Now he only hoped to collect enough souls to lessen his punishment. If he could take Han Feng's soul, it would please the elder. The other two protectors were searching separately. If they found the killer and couldn't defeat him, they would gather to kill him.
Meanwhile, the killer fed a small colorful snake. He wet his finger in a bottle and offered it to the snake. After licking it, the snake returned to the bottle and drank directly. Soon, the satisfied snake curled up on Xiao Ze's arm and fell asleep. Xiao Ze smiled and put away the bottle. He looked up when a figure appeared in the distance.
"Xiao Ze, we're almost ready," said the Great Elder. Xiao Ze quickly got up, and Xiao Yi Xian turned as well.
"Xiao Yi Xian, come with us," said the elder.
"It is my duty as an elder," she replied.
The Great Elder nodded satisfactorily, looked at Zi Yan but said nothing, and left.
"Why aren't you taking me?" protested Zi Yan.
"Because you're not an elder from the inside, just a student. You don't have the duty to avenge the inside," Xiao Ze smiled.
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