Battle Through the Heavens: The Soul Emperor's Only Daughter, I Am the Young Master of the Soul

Chapter 15 Heavenly Rank Cultivation Technique, Joining the Soul Palace

A not-so-thick storybook came crashing down from behind Yao Chen, but it hit Xiao Yan on the forehead.

Xiao Yan covered the bump on his forehead, looking aggrieved. Why was he always the one who got hurt?

Yao Chen picked up the storybook from the ground and said with an awkward laugh, "Well... who told me to be a soul? Little one, please be understanding."

Xiao Yan curled his lips. What else could he do but be more tolerant? He couldn't afford to offend any of them.

Hun Qinghao jumped down from the tree and landed in front of the two. He glared at Xiao Yan, then snatched the storybook back from Yao Chen's hand. "That old rascal is wicked! He's even eyeing my Soul Clan's Heavenly Rank cultivation technique!"

"Hehehe, I was just saying it casually, why is Xiaoqing so angry?"

Seeing Yao Chen grinning and seemingly plotting something, Hun Qing crossed his arms and glanced at him sideways, saying, "Hmph, you old codger, it's easy for you to talk like that. You know that Heavenly Rank cultivation techniques aren't like stones lying on the roadside; they're a closely guarded secret of my Hun Clan. How could we possibly pass them on to outsiders so easily!"

"Uh... well, let me interject for a moment. I don't necessarily need a Heaven-rank cultivation technique; I wouldn't mind an Earth-rank one either," Xiao Yan suddenly raised his hand and weakly interjected.

His words immediately drew shouts from the two rivals on the other side: "Shut up! Earth-rank cultivation techniques aren't as common as cabbages!"

Xiao Yan was startled and leaned back, falling to the ground.

"Seriously... he takes his anger out on me for everything!" Xiao Yan muttered to himself, rubbing the wound on his head that had been reopened.

Hun Qing turned around and sat on the rock where Xiao Yan had sat, crossing his legs and looking Xiao Yan up and down, lost in thought.

This Xiao Yan...

Perhaps she could try a different approach. Instead of racking her brains to suppress him, she could brainwash him into becoming the Soul Clan's most loyal supporter, adding another powerful member to the Soul Clan.

Thinking this through, Hun Qinghao made up her mind. She looked at Xiao Yan with a meaningful smile and asked, "You want a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique?"

Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat, his dark eyes filled with fervor, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, yes, Junior Sister, would you be willing to give me a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique?"

"I have Heaven-Rank cultivation techniques, and I also have strange flames. I can give you all of these, but what can you offer in return? I won't let you get something for nothing!" Hun Qinghao's purple eyes gleamed with a sharp light, just waiting for Xiao Yan to fall into her trap.

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen suddenly tugged at his beard.

No? He just said it casually, and the little girl actually intended to give it to him!

Xiao Yan has really struck gold! A strange fire and a heaven-rank cultivation technique, wow!

Although Hun Qinghao hadn't yet stated her conditions, since she had said so, the conditions must be something Xiao Yan could fulfill, which made Yao Chen extremely envious of Xiao Yan.

Back then, he risked his life for the Bone Spirit Cold Flame, and he didn't even have a Heaven-rank cultivation technique. But Xiao Yan met Hun Qinghao, this generous girl, who was willing to give him even a Heaven-rank cultivation technique and a strange flame.

Upon hearing that Hun Qinghao was willing to offer not only a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique but also a strange fire, Xiao Yan blinked, swallowed hard, suppressed his excitement, and solemnly promised Hun Qinghao, "Junior Sister, what do you want in exchange? As long as I have it, Xiao Yan will not hesitate to give it to you!"

He knew he didn't have anything to offer right now, so he could only let Hun Qing make his demands.

After spending half a year together, Xiao Yan had figured out Hun Qing's good nature and believed that she wouldn't make any unreasonable demands.

"Hmm... Join the Soul Palace and become my personal protector." Soul Qinghao rested her chin on her hand and thought for a moment before stating her request.

It just so happens that her father is training three thousand Black Lotus Guards who are still missing a commander, and she thinks that Xiao Yan, who will grow up in the future, is quite suitable.

"Soul Palace? Didn't you always say you were from the Soul Clan?" Xiao Yan asked, looking puzzled.

This was the first time he had heard this name from Hun Qinghao. In the past, she always talked about the Soul Clan. What kind of force was this Soul Palace?

"The Soul Hall is our Soul Clan's superficial force on the Dou Qi Continent. It's like a puppet controlled by the Soul Clan. Since you're still weak and don't have Soul Clan blood, you can only join the Soul Hall for now."

Hun Qing explained.

"Soul Palace..." Xiao Yan lowered his head and pondered. He did not want to join a faction and be bound by it, but the Heavenly Rank cultivation technique and the strange fire were extremely tempting to him.

While hesitating, Xiao Yan glanced at Yao Chen, who had a calm expression, and licked his lips, thinking that since his teacher had become the exclusive alchemist of the Soul Clan's young master, he was also a member of the Soul Hall. So it would be reasonable for him to join the Soul Hall as well!

Seeing Xiao Yan looking at him frequently, Yao Chen snorted, "Hmph, why is the little guy looking at me? He can decide his own affairs."

Now that he himself cannot escape the clutches of the Soul Palace, how can he possibly prevent others from joining the Soul Palace?

Xiao Yan quickly averted his gaze and asked curiously, "How does the Soul Palace compare to the Cloud Mist Sect?"

Even if Xiao Yan were to join a faction, it could never be inferior to the Yunlan Sect!

"Hehehe..." Xiao Yan's naive question successfully made Yao Chen laugh out loud, his voice full of disdain. "Little guy, what is the Yunlan Sect? A Dou Huang powerhouse like Yun Yun is only a gatekeeper in the Soul Palace. As for the Soul Clan, she probably wouldn't even be qualified to be a gatekeeper!"

"That's right!" Hun Qing proudly raised his head, completely agreeing with Yao Chen's words.

"Uh...that strong!" Xiao Yan's lips twitched. Looking at Hun Qinghao's arrogant expression, he swallowed the words he was about to say: "Just what is the background of my junior sister? The sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, who is famous throughout the Jia Ma Empire, isn't even qualified to be a gatekeeper at her house?"

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Yan suppressed his shock, his eyes darted around, and with a determined look in his heart, he clasped his hands in a fist and said earnestly to Hun Qinghao, "I am willing to join the Soul Palace."

Since the Soul Palace is so powerful, joining it would give him a strong backer, which would be very helpful for his future cultivation. Moreover, he would also get Heaven-rank cultivation techniques and strange flames. There was no reason for him to refuse to join.

"Since you're willing to join the Soul Palace, then let's form a contract with the Soul Token."

As she spoke, Hun Qinghao waved her small hand, and a purple jade tablet engraved with a black lotus appeared in front of Xiao Yan.

"Soul tablets are a symbol of identity. Within the Soul Palace, only those who are not of my Soul Clan bloodline and have reached the Seven Star Dou Zong level can possess soul tablets. Considering that you are my personal protector, I don't mind making an exception."

The soul tablet engraved with the black lotus is her unique Black Lotus Guard.

Hun Qing didn't say this, since Xiao Yan hadn't grown up yet and wasn't strong enough to suppress the vicious Black Lotus Guards.

Looking at the jade tablet emitting purple smoke, Xiao Yan asked, "How do I form a contract with this thing?"

Soul Master: "There's a contract array inside the Soul Tablet. You just need to activate it with your blood."

Yao Chen raised an eyebrow and floated over to Hun Qinghao's side. "Little Qing'er, when you asked me to be your personal alchemist, why didn't you take out this soul token?"

Is he, an eighth-grade alchemist, unworthy? Can't even compare to Xiao Yan?

(End of this chapter)