In the corner of his eye, within the open passage nearby, Dugu Bo was leading the way at the front, followed by Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, two familiar faces. Between the two of them walked an old man with a kind and benevolent appearance.
The old man was not tall; in fact, he could even be described as somewhat frail. However, his entire body emanated a refreshing life aura that made people unconsciously lower their guard…
Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched. In the next instant, he instantly guessed who this old man was.
The Snow Emperor glanced back slightly, but only gave a faint look at the few people outside before shifting her gaze away, not paying much attention.
Dugu Bo led the group toward Shen Hanyu. Upon seeing the two of them, he stepped forward with a hearty smile and greeted them, then introduced the old man behind him to Shen Hanyu.
"Shen kid, this is also an old friend of mine. He is Lingling girl's grandfather, and the number one divine doctor renowned across the continent, Ye Renxin, the Great Divine Doctor Ye…"
Shen Hanyu nodded gently and said with a smile:
"Elder Ye, greetings…"
Ye Renxin looked Shen Hanyu up and down, then stroked his snow-white beard before smiling and saying:
"Cold Heaven Crown truly deserves to be called the undisputed number one among the young soul masters of that year. Not only is his talent and strength terrifyingly powerful, but even this bearing is not something ordinary people can possess. I believe that even across the entire Douluo Continent, there are probably only a few who can compare to Cold Heaven Crown…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and said softly:
"Elder Ye is too kind. You are a well-known senior on the continent and can also be considered my senior. There's no need to be so restrained. Lingling has already chosen to join Tianshui Academy after the competition. At that time, if Elder Ye feels bored on the continent, you can also move to Element City to settle down. And Old Deng… ahem, Senior Dugu and I also have a close relationship. In other words, we are all our own people…"
Ye Renxin was slightly stunned, but quickly returned to normal and said with a smile:
"Yes, yes, yes, we are all our own people… Hahaha, then this old man won't be polite. I'll boldly treat you as a junior. In the future, if you have any problems, little friend, you can come to me anytime. As long as this old man can do it, I will definitely do my best…"
Shen Hanyu smiled slightly but did not refuse or decline any further, simply nodding gently.
Ye Renxin's attitude was overly warm and amiable, which also indicated that whether it was Ye Lingling and the others or Dugu Bo, this old man, they must have revealed some of his matters, which led to the other party's attitude being like this.
Shen Hanyu didn't feel anything about it. Ye Renxin's existence held a very special status on the continent. It was naturally excellent to be able to befriend him. After all, whether in terms of utility or identity, Ye Renxin's role was no less than that of a Title Douluo. Although he had no combat power, having him around was equivalent to having a mobile healing spring. Shen Hanyu estimated that no soul master could refuse such temptation.
After a few of them chatted and laughed for a moment, Ye Renxin's gaze turned to the Snow Emperor, who had been standing silently and indifferently beside Shen Hanyu. He asked with some curiosity:
"This is…?"
Shen Hanyu smiled and introduced:
"Elder Ye, this is my wife, the Snow Emperor. She is also a powerhouse at the Title Douluo level…"
Upon hearing this, the Snow Emperor glanced back slightly and nodded as a greeting, then returned to her original demeanor.
Ye Renxin was slightly stunned. He did not show even the slightest dissatisfaction because of the Snow Emperor's attitude. He simply smiled and said:
"So that's how it is. You two really are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. Such a marriage truly makes one envious…"
As he spoke, Ye Renxin did not forget to glance suspiciously at Dugu Bo. The latter immediately turned his head guiltily upon noticing Ye Renxin's gaze and let out a dry laugh to cover his embarrassment…
Dugu Yan, who was hugging Ye Lingling's arm from behind, chuckled lightly and then said:
"Grandpa Ye, you shouldn't underestimate Shen Hanyu. Besides Sister Snow Emperor, look, the genius captain of Tianshui Academy down there is not only a few years younger than Lingling and me but has already reached the Soul Emperor level in cultivation. She is also his girlfriend."
As she spoke, Dugu Yan pointed toward Shui Bing'er, whose gaze was fixed tightly on this place from the spectator seats below.
Ye Renxin followed the direction Dugu Yan pointed and looked over. First, a flash of amazement crossed his eyes, followed by a trace of bitter recollection. Then he laughed knowingly and said with some emotion:
"Good boy, you're just like this old man when I was young, equally carefree and romantic. It's just that your situation is much better than mine. At the very least, you can maintain balance…"
As soon as these words came out, Ye Renxin almost instantly realized something was wrong. His old face turned slightly red, and he coughed a few times awkwardly before hurriedly saying:
"Uh… this old man didn't mean it that way. This old man is not a scumbag. I mean… anyway…"
…
After Ye Renxin's round of explanations, everyone's expressions became strange. They felt that he hadn't really explained anything clearly; instead, the whole matter had become even weirder, and the story behind it was quite intriguing…
Ye Lingling helplessly pressed her forehead and then spoke softly:
"Grandpa, there's no need to bring up your… glorious deeds again. You can just talk about these things with Grandpa Dugu…"
Ye Renxin laughed dryly twice, then quickly changed the subject and said:
"I heard from Lingling that little brother Shen can help remove the curse on our Nine Heart Begonia family. Is that true…?"
Almost instantly, Shen Hanyu noticed Ye Lingling's gaze falling on him, filled with tension and pleading. At that moment, Shen Hanyu quickly reacted and said with a light smile:
"Don't worry, Elder Ye. Removing the curse on Lingling is not difficult. You don't need to worry too much. It just requires some time to prepare. Such matters naturally need to be handled with caution without sufficient preparation…"
On the surface, Ye Renxin smiled openly, but behind the scenes, he was carefully observing Shen Hanyu's expression and even the changes in his eyes. After observing for a while and finding nothing unusual, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His entire being relaxed considerably, as if a heavy burden had been lifted…
Ye Lingling also quietly let out a breath of relief. She did not forget to send a grateful look toward Shen Hanyu before regaining her calm appearance.
Dugu Bo also quietly nodded toward Shen Hanyu and did not forget to give him a thumbs-up…
Shen Hanyu chuckled lightly and did not say anything more. He was still very willing to help with such a small favor that was within his capabilities…
…
After Ye Renxin and the others chatted with Shen Hanyu for a while, they parted ways. Ye Renxin and the group were led away by Dugu Bo to another place, with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling following closely behind.
However, not long after, Ye Lingling, who had originally been at the very back of the group, returned. She reappeared not far behind Shen Hanyu and the Snow Emperor.
The Snow Emperor turned her head. Her cold, clear gaze fell on her, causing Ye Lingling to tremble slightly.
Ye Lingling hesitated for a moment before speaking softly:
"Se… Senior, may I speak with him alone…"
The Snow Emperor glanced at Shen Hanyu, then let out a soft laugh. As she passed by Ye Lingling, she gently pinched her cheek before leaving the viewing platform.
Shen Hanyu leaned against the railing and said with some surprise:
"What's wrong? Does Elder Ye still have some doubts?"
Ye Lingling shook her head. Her hands tightly gripped the hem of her skirt, clearly showing some nervousness, but her tone remained very gentle.
"You disguised it very well. Even Grandpa didn't notice anything wrong…"
Shen Hanyu nodded and then said:
"Since you came to find me alone, it doesn't seem like it's just for these small matters. This isn't like your personality. If there's something, just say it. Do I look that hard to get along with…"
A bitter smile appeared on Ye Lingling's small face as she spoke softly:
"No, it's just that you look a bit fierce… Ah, no, I mean… I wanted to ask, when it comes to removing the curse, what is the highest chance of success if it's done on me…"
Shen Hanyu did not pay attention to the first half of Ye Lingling's sentence. He simply sighed lightly and said:
"The soul is the deepest part of a person. Its significance goes without saying. Once the soul is damaged, even for a Title Douluo, repairing it is not easy. It may even cause a considerable impact on oneself. It's not impossible to lose one's life because of it…"
"Your situation is particularly complicated. In the continuation of the bloodline, many things will be continuously diluted, such as the bloodline in the martial soul. But the curse will not. It symbolizes a 'fixed' hatred and malice. It will replicate and be completely passed down along with the bloodline. These things are very difficult to remove, not to mention that the time your family has suffered this curse is too long. It has almost completely fused with the soul and martial soul itself…"
"The pain of this process is something that even ordinary battle soul masters can hardly endure, let alone the fact that you are an auxiliary system soul master…"
Ye Lingling's face turned somewhat pale. Although she had heard these words from Shen Hanyu before, her body still couldn't help but stagger a few steps.
This was a complete dilemma for her… On one hand were the lifelong obsessions and dreams of countless ancestors of the family and her only relative. On the other hand was the enormous danger. It was very difficult to make a choice.
"If that's the case, then what is the point of removing this curse…"
Ye Lingling said in a low voice. Her gaze was downcast, and her whole person visibly became dejected.
Seeing Ye Lingling like this, Shen Hanyu felt somewhat helpless. He could only comfort her softly:
"Don't always think about the bad side. Actually, this matter isn't without other methods…"
Upon hearing this, a spark of light suddenly appeared in Ye Lingling's originally dimming eyes. She looked at Shen Hanyu with some expectation.
"The essence of the curse is actually evil energy. If one can obtain enough life energy as a supplement, the success rate of the process will be much higher. Of course, the way to obtain life energy is also much simpler compared to other methods…"
"Life energy…"
Ye Lingling murmured, seeming to be thinking about something.
Shen Hanyu explained softly:
"It's easy to understand. For example, the soul bone in your head. Although I can't tell exactly which soul beast it came from, the life energy it contains must be extremely vast…"
"Also, your family's inherited martial soul naturally possesses the characteristic of carrying enormous life energy, which is very rare. I believe this is also an important factor in why your family has been able to pass down through the generations…"
Ye Lingling was slightly stunned, then subconsciously asked:
"You… how do you know about my soul bone…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and said:
"I noticed it the first time I saw you. If I remember correctly, it seemed to be in Hagen-Dazs City…"
Ye Lingling was slightly stunned. She thought for a moment in her memory, but could not find any segment related to Shen Hanyu…
"Alright, that's not the point. In the future, you don't need to be so restrained in front of me. I also don't like others being so formal in front of me. Look at Dugu Yan and the others—none of them have ever been polite with me…"
Shen Hanyu said softly. Suddenly, something came to mind, and he continued:
"Let's not talk about this matter for now. In a few days, a friend of mine will come to Heaven Dou City. She has more experience than me in this area, and her hands-on ability is also stronger than mine. Let her take a look at you then. Maybe she will have other methods as well…"
Ye Lingling opened her mouth but did not say anything. She simply nodded obediently and did not ask any more questions.
…
Not long after Ye Lingling left, the Snow Emperor's figure reappeared beside Shen Hanyu.
After a brief silence, the Snow Emperor said softly:
"I didn't know you had a friend coming to Heaven Dou City. When did you gain another friend with such capabilities…"
Shen Hanyu found it somewhat amusing and explained:
"You also know this friend, and you've seen her more than once…"
The Snow Emperor frowned slightly, then said with some surprise:
"Is it the Silver Dragon King?"
"She's actually coming to the human world? Isn't she afraid…"
As she spoke, the Snow Emperor's gaze glanced slightly upward.
Shen Hanyu shook his head and said:
"I'm not sure either, but since the Silver Dragon King dared to notify me like this, she must have her own means. According to the time she mentioned, she should arrive in Heaven Dou City in the next two days…"
The Snow Emperor was slightly stunned, then said:
"So soon? Has she already repaired the divine artifact?"
Shen Hanyu still shook his head and said:
"She didn't mention anything else. She only said she would come see us in the next few days. Who knows what she's up to…"
The Snow Emperor hummed in acknowledgment and then continued:
"Since the Silver Dragon King is coming, the ferocious beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest are also very likely to follow. Heaven Dou City is probably going to become lively again…"
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"This time, she took the initiative to come find us, which saves us the trouble of going to find her. If possible, we still need to ask her for some Life Gold. Whether it's Little Nian or Ye Lingling, they may ultimately need the assistance of Life Gold…"
The Snow Emperor glanced at Shen Hanyu. She felt that something was off somewhere, but she couldn't pinpoint exactly what the feeling was. In the end, she could only let it go…
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