Soul Emperor Martial God

The words of the Medicine King Valley Valley Master trailed off.

The entire hall plunged into silence.

Xiao Yi's cold eyes stared directly at the elder before him.

And in the cloudy yet astute eyes of the elder, it was obvious that he was not joking.

"What does Master Su mean?" Xiao Yi asked in a deep voice.

The Medicine King Valley Valley Master, full name Su Zhenxuan, possessed unfathomable strength.

Even from what Xiao Yi could perceive, the mere aura exuding from this man made him feel utterly helpless.

It was a true sense of powerlessness.

In his presence, Xiao Yi didn't even have the desire to fight.

The Medicine King Valley Valley Master chuckled and said, "I simply wish to have you serve as an elder of Medicine King Valley."

"Guest Elder, enjoy the treatment of an elder, yet without any responsibilities."

"Each month, you may come to the Medicine King Valley Treasure Vault to collect certain cultivation resources, but there's no need to stay in the valley all the time."

"In simple terms, it's just giving you a title and treatment, and you don't need to give anything in return."

"Isn't this an excellent offer? Do you still not wish to accept it?"

Xiao Yi shook his head and said seriously, "I do not understand Master Su's intention."

The Medicine King Valley Valley Master was one of the legendary figures known for a long time.

If he personally captured Xiao Yi,

even his identity as the Demon Hunting Hall Sub-Hall Master would be useless.

Why would he treat Xiao Yi with such courtesy?

The Medicine King Valley Valley Master smiled and said, "It seems that without a clear explanation, Yi Xiao, being so cautious, would not be willing."

"Guest Elder indeed does not require you to give much."

"However, when Medicine King Valley needs your help, you are obligated to assist."

"Of course, that is only an obligation. Whether you come or not is up to you."

Xiao Yi furrowed his brow and asked, "Yi does not think that he can offer much help to Medicine King Valley."

"You can," said the Medicine King Valley Valley Master, his expression serious, "for instance, the Star Fire inside the Medicine Tower."

"Now that you have absorbed it almost entirely, although the prohibition still exists, if you help leave behind the Flame Seed,"

"the speed of the prohibition's operation will be faster."

"Moreover, Yi Xiao, your alchemy techniques are quite remarkable now."

"Sometimes, Medicine King Valley will also need your help with refining Elixirs."

"Just that simple?" Xiao Yi asked cautiously.

"Just that simple," the Medicine King Valley Valley Master nodded heavily.

"After you accept the title, form the Flame Seed in the Medicine Tower, and then you may leave."

"Medicine King Valley will never obstruct you in the slightest."

"From now on, you may come and go from Medicine King Valley as you please."

The words of the Medicine King Valley Valley Master made everyone present's faces suddenly change.

Mu Qingyun's face turned particularly dark, but he dared not say much.

Xiao Yi thought it over for a while, then after a long moment, nodded, "Since Master Su insists sincerely, Yi shall agree."

"That is very good," the Medicine King Valley Valley Master said with a satisfied smile.

Xiao Yi, however, still had a heavy heart.

He agreed only because he did not want to stir up trouble.

A powerful being like Su Zhenxuan had no need to deceive him.

But if Su Zhenxuan suddenly turned hostile, Xiao Yi feared that today he really wouldn't be able to leave Medicine King Valley.

Fortunately, Su Zhenxuan did not seem to be that kind of domineering person.

Medicine King Valley has always had two branches.

One was the Master Su's branch of the valley.

The other was the elder branch from the Mu Family.

Though divided into two branches, Medicine King Valley had a tradition of a thousand years without any internal strife.

Both branches united under the Su Family, standing as one.

Let's return to the main point.

After Xiao Yi had formed the Star Fire seed at the Peak of Medicine Tower, he turned and left.

Mu Qingyun and the rest of the elders indeed no longer caused trouble.

Xiao Yi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly left with Ye Ming.

...

Inside Medicine King Valley, Su Zhenxuan looked towards Bai Mohan and Blood Flame and said, "You two can now leave Medicine King Valley."

"Yes," Bai Mohan and Blood Flame nodded, gave a bow, and then departed.

Only Su Zhenxuan and a group of elders remained on the spot.

Mu Qingyun immediately said, "Valley Master, just like that, let Yi Xiao leave so cheaply?"

"That lad has absorbed countless rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures of Medicine King Valley over centuries."

Su Zhenxuan chuckled and said, "If not letting him go, what can you do?"

"The Elixirs have already been swallowed, and their power has probably been absorbed by him."

"Do you really want to kill him and refine the medicinal powers again?"

"If such a wicked act gets out, Medicine King Valley will certainly be pointed out by thousands."

"Moreover, he is a Demon Hunting Hall Sub-Hall Master with many merits."

"That doesn't mean we can just let him go," Mu Qingyun stated firmly.

The Medicine King Valley has stored countless Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for over a thousand years, incredibly astonishing and precious.

Enough to drive anyone insane, it was impossible to let outsiders get their hands on it.

That was the reason Mu Qingyun directly attacked Yi Xiao before.

Upon hearing this, Su Zhenxuan fell silent.

After a long while, he spoke, "Qingyun, do you know where I went just now?"

Mu Qingyun frowned, "Isn't the Valley Master in seclusion, seeking a cure for the Young Valley Master?"

Su Zhenxuan shook his head, "I can't think of a solution, so I went to the Demon Hunting Hall."

"Um?" Mu Qingyun expressed confusion, "Even the Hall Master, a person of such stature, doesn't have a solution?"

"No." Su Zhenxuan shook his head, "Qianmo's Martial Soul is the problem."

"The Martial Soul, transformed from the power of Heaven and Earth Rules, is beyond anyone's control."

"Let's not talk about this for now."

Su Zhenxuan waved his hand and said, "I went to the Demon Hunting Hall—are you aware of what the Hall Master told me?"

"What?" Mu Qingyun asked.

Su Zhenxuan said in a heavy voice, "He gave Yi Xiao three tasks."

"Oh?" Mu Qingyun looked even more puzzled.

"The Hall Master, as the Main Hall Master of all Demon Hunting Halls in the Flame Martial Kingdom, wouldn't specifically assign tasks."

"Unless..."

Suddenly, Mu Qingyun's expression drastically changed.

"Exactly." Su Zhenxuan nodded, "He's looking for a successor."

"Those three tasks are a test."

"Yi Xiao has already demonstrated sufficient strength and talent today."

"In the future, as long as he meets the Hall Master's other assessments,"

"Then he will be the next Hall Master of the Demon Hunting Hall Main Hall."

"This is bad," Mu Qingyun's expression grew even uglier.

"What's wrong?" Su Zhenxuan frowned.

Mu Qingyun said gravely, "Master, you might not know, although Yi Xiao has a reputation,"

"His background is extremely mysterious."

"We only know he's called Yi Xiao and comes from Northern Mountain County, beyond that, there's no other information."

"Do you still remember the disaster from over a decade ago?"

"That madman, also surnamed Yi, also from Northern Mountain County, wreaked havoc in our Medicine King Valley as well."

Speaking this, a fierce killing intent formed on Mu Qingyun's face.

"So, this is why you're determined to deal with him," Su Zhenxuan's expression relaxed.

"You don't need to overthink; these two have no relation at all."

For some reason, Su Zhenxuan's tone was extremely certain.

Mu Qingyun gritted his teeth, "Master, such coincidences aren't possible, we…"

Su Zhenxuan interrupted, "That's just your conjecture, and even if your guess is right,"

"What about it?"

Su Zhenxuan's gaze was extremely profound, and his expression became serious.

"Qingyun, broaden your perspective."

"This world is going to change, the gears of fate can't be obstructed by anyone."

"Even a powerhouse of my realm, even the Hall Master, will one day die."

Mu Qingyun's face turned solemn, "Master, what exactly is the Life and Death Barrier?"

Su Zhenxuan shook his head, "You don't need to know now; you will understand it in time."

"Yi Xiao is still young."

"If we befriend him today, our Medicine King Valley will reap benefits in the future."

"In short, just remember to maintain a good relationship with him."

After speaking, Su Zhenxuan turned to leave.

Just then, Elder Mu suddenly exclaimed.

"Ah, I forgot. Maybe we should ask that young man for help with the Young Valley Master's problem."

"Now, that young man is probably long gone."

Mu Qingyun sneered, "Even the Master couldn't solve it; what use is he?"

"After all, he has not yet matured."

"We shouldn't say that," Elder Mu said seriously. "That young man is always surprising."

"Just because the Master has no way doesn't mean he doesn't."

Hearing this, Su Zhenxuan sighed, "Well, next time he comes to the Medicine King Valley, we'll see if he has the capability."

Clearly, Su Zhenxuan didn't quite believe Yi Xiao could solve it.

"Qianmo's life, I can still protect for another two years."

"If there's no other way in two years, we might only..."

Mu Qingyun and the other Elders said in unison, "Master, please be at ease, the Young Valley Master has a good fate; he will be unharmed."

"Within two years, we will surely think of a solution."

"I hope so," Su Zhenxuan sighed.

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First update.