“Kid, you’re here?”
Inside the Sword Prison.
The shadowy figure had grown accustomed to Gu Han’s occasional appearances.
“My Soul Seizing Art, are you finding it useful… Huh? How did all the malevolent Qi on you disappear?”
He sounded a bit regretful.
“Tsk tsk, what a pity. With the help of that malevolent Qi, if you had Cultivated Demonic Path Cultivation Techniques, you would surely achieve twice the results with half the effort! So, what have you decided? Are you interested in becoming this Lord’s Disciple?”
“No!”
Gu Han refused decisively.
“Not a Named Disciple, but a Personal Disciple!”
“Still no!”
“You…”
The shadowy figure’s voice choked.
“Then what are you doing here?! Are you so bored that you’ve come to tease this Lord?!”
“I came to thank you.”
Gu Han’s expression became more serious.
If he hadn’t received the Soul Seizing Art from the shadowy figure, he would never have been able to clear his name and personally slay his father’s killer as smoothly as he had.
“Thank me?”
The shadowy figure’s spirits lifted.
“Are you going to let this Lord out?”
“No.”
“Then how do you plan to thank me?”
“I haven’t thought of it yet.”
“…”
The shadowy figure trembled with anger.
This little brat, is his skin really that thick?
No, this wasn't just thick-skinned; this was shameless!
“By the way.”
Gu Han suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
“I have a question I’d like to ask you.”
“…Speak!”
“I also have a friend…”
Hearing this familiar tone, the shadowy figure’s heart instantly tightened.
Sure enough.
As soon as Gu Han finished speaking, he completely erupted.
“Didn’t I tell you already! This Lord is a Demonic Lord! A Demonic Lord! I only know how to kill people, not save them! What the hell is a severe cold illness? This Lord can’t cure it, let your friend wait for death!”
“Really no way?”
The shadowy figure’s quick answer made Gu Han a little suspicious.
“Think again.”
“No! No!”
The shadowy figure roared incessantly.
“How many times do I have to tell you to understand, you…”
Mid-sentence.
He seemed to recall something, his tone changed, and his attitude suddenly softened.
“Well, there might be a way.”
“What way?”
“This Lord has a condition!”
“If it’s about releasing you, then let’s not discuss it!”
Gu Han shook his head.
This was his bottom line.
Unless he had enough strength to protect himself, he would absolutely not release the shadowy figure.
“Of course not.”
The shadowy figure understood.
There was no chance of making Gu Han release him, so he simply didn’t bring it up.
“Then what’s the condition?”
Gu Han was a little curious.
“Haven’t thought of it yet!”
The shadowy figure mimicked Gu Han.
“When this Lord thinks of it, I will naturally tell you!”
“…”
Gu Han hesitated a little.
“Alright!”
A moment later, he nodded.
“I promise you!”
“En?”
The shadowy figure was a little surprised.
If Gu Han had agreed without thinking, he would naturally doubt Gu Han’s sincerity, but from Gu Han’s current reaction, it seemed that once he agreed to this condition, he would definitely not go back on his word.
“Is this friend very important to you?”
“First time meeting him.”
“Then why are you helping him so much?”
“He helped me.”
Gu Han’s expression became serious again.
“I don’t like owing favors to others. Since he helped me, I will naturally help him!”
“This Lord also helped you.”
“That’s different. If you didn’t help me, I would have chopped you to death.”
“…”
The shadowy figure was choked by his words and almost went berserk again.
After a long while, he finally calmed his emotions.
“The cold Qi in his body has long invaded his bone marrow. This Lord is not skilled in the Dao of medicine and can’t think of a way to save him! However, his situation doesn’t even require medical treatment!”
“Doesn’t require it?”
“Strictly speaking, he can already be considered a Physique of Extreme Cold. Although it’s a bit unremarkable, it’s still a type of special Physique. As long as he has a suitable Cultivation Technique, the cold Qi can naturally be transformed into an aid, removing the threat to his life. Of course, this type of Physique… its future achievements will only be mediocre!”
“You have a Cultivation Technique?”
“Of course!”
“Aren’t you a Demonic Cultivator? Where did you get this kind of Cultivation Technique?”
“I stole it!”
The shadowy figure instantly became excited.
“Back then, this Lord conquered the universe and looked down upon all directions! No resources, then I stole resources! No Cultivation Techniques, then I stole Cultivation Techniques! No women… *cough cough*, kid, there are many benefits to Cultivating the Demonic Path, are you really not considering…”
“Give me the Cultivation Technique!”
“…”
The shadowy figure’s excitement was interrupted. He glared at him fiercely and casually outlined a Cultivation Technique.
“Although this Cultivation Technique is ordinary, the idea behind it is good. It takes an extreme path, almost as if it was tailor-made for a Physique of Extreme Cold. This Lord found it interesting back then, so I memorized it.”
“This Cultivation Technique…”
The more Gu Han looked, the more profound it seemed.
“What Rank is it?”
“According to your terms here, Heaven Rank, I suppose.”
The shadowy figure said indifferently.
Heaven Rank!
Gu Han’s heart skipped a beat!
It was likely that the entire Great Qi Dynasty couldn’t find a Cultivation Technique above Profound Rank, yet the shadowy figure casually tossed out a Cultivation Technique that was Heaven Rank!
And he called this unremarkable?
“Then…”
He took a deep breath.
“How does this Cultivation Technique compare to the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Scripture?”
“Compare to what?! The Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Scripture is the supreme true scripture that leads directly to the highest Realm of the Demonic Path! Even this Lord temporarily cannot comprehend it. For you to compare this to it is an insult to it!”
“What about this?”
Gu Han then pointed to the Sword Prison.
“Naturally, it can’t compare either!”
A hint of dread flashed in the shadowy figure’s eyes.
“The strength of this Sword Intent is truly the strongest this Lord has ever seen in his life! The Cultivation of the owner of this Sword Intent has already surpassed this Lord’s comprehension! Heh heh, no wonder you’re not interested in becoming this Lord’s Disciple. With such a Heaven-Defying Sword Dao Legacy, not inferior to the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Scripture, other Cultivation Techniques are naturally trash to you.”
“I never thought.”
Gu Han was a little surprised.
“You would also be modest.”
“This Lord has never been an arrogant person! On the contrary, you, the outside world is so wonderful, yet you never actively ask a single question. Where is your ambition?”
“If my Cultivation is sufficient, I will naturally see all the sights of the world! If my Cultivation is insufficient, knowing more would be in vain!”
“You see things clearly.”
The shadowy figure waved his hand.
“Alright, I’ve given you the Cultivation Technique, now stop being an eyesore here!”
“You just said…”
Gu Han didn’t move.
“You have many such Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques?”
“Not all of them are Heaven Rank. This Lord only collects masterpieces. As for those trash Cultivation Techniques that are common everywhere, even if they surpass Heaven Rank, this Lord is too lazy to even look at them… En? Why are you asking this?!”
Gu Han smiled.
It was the joy of discovering a Treasure Trove.
…
Outside.
Chief Steward Li paced back and forth anxiously, wanting to wake Gu Han, but recalling the almost non-existent one in ten thousand slim hope, he held back.
To the side.
A Sha was a little bored and drowsy.
Suddenly.
Gu Han opened his eyes.
“Young Master!”
A Sha wiped her drool, her face full of joy, “You’re awake!”
“Kid.”
Chief Steward Li’s voice trembled slightly, “Did you… think of a way?”
Not just him.
Even Dr. Xue and the Seventh Prince stared intently at Gu Han. Although they knew hope was slim, a hint of nervousness couldn’t help but arise in their hearts.
“Yes!”
Gu Han gently exhaled, picking and choosing, and repeated the shadowy figure’s words.
“So, the cold Qi in His Highness the Seventh Prince’s body doesn’t need to be suppressed, nor is there a need to suppress it. As long as a suitable Cultivation Technique can be found, this cold Qi will not only not take his life, but will instead become the greatest aid on his Cultivation path!”
As his voice fell.
The scene was silent.
Only A Sha blinked her eyes, not knowing if she understood or not.
“What’s wrong with you all?”
Gu Han was a little puzzled.
“Y-Young… Young man!”
Chief Steward Li’s words were a bit incoherent.
“You said… His Highness… he… he has a special Physique?”
Special Physique.
Extremely rare.
Even in the Great Qi Dynasty, which had been established for a hundred years and had a large population, only three people with special Physiques had appeared: one was the founding ancestor, one went to an Upper Sect early on, and another… was currently in the royal family!
“Strictly speaking…”
Gu Han really wanted to say ‘unremarkable’.
But seeing the Seventh Prince’s hopeful expression, he quickly changed his words.
“It can… be considered one.”
“Imperial Concubine!”
Chief Steward Li burst into tears.
“Do you see?! His Highness… he has a special Physique! If you know this in the afterlife, you can rest in peace!”
“Young Master…”
A Sha quietly leaned over.
“What’s a special Physique? Is it very powerful?”
“This…”
Gu Han rubbed his nose.
Powerful my ass!
Compared to your Eye of Insight Bloodline, it’s the most unremarkable of the unremarkable!
“Wonderful! Simply wonderful!”
To the side.
Dr. Xue sighed endlessly.
“I was indeed mistaken before, only thinking about how to suppress the cold poison, but never thought of this aspect! Alas, little friend is young, but his insight and experience far surpass this old man, truly making this old man ashamed!”
“Hehe!”
A Sha looked delighted.
“Young Master is just amazing! He can even come up with a way to save someone while sleeping!”
“…”
Gu Han was speechless.
In fact, it wasn’t Dr. Xue’s shallow insight that was to blame. After all, he was only skilled in the Dao of medicine, and naturally didn’t know much about other aspects. Moreover, he was facing a dimensionality reduction attack from a unfathomable Demonic Lord.
“Alas…”
Suddenly.
A sigh sounded.
It came from the Seventh Prince.
“It’s too late…”
He had a bitter expression.
“If I had met Gu Brother earlier, I might still have had some chance, but now… Old Xue, how much longer can I live? A month? Two months? I’m afraid I’ll surely die the next time the cold poison acts up.”
A thud.
Chief Steward Li and Dr. Xue’s hearts skipped a beat.
The joy that had just appeared on their faces instantly vanished without a trace.
This kind of Cultivation Technique suitable for Cultivating the Physique of Extreme Cold was not only extremely special, but its preciousness was also far beyond what ordinary Cultivation Techniques could compare to. Let alone the Great Qi Dynasty, even the entire Eastern Wilderness might not be able to find one. Taking ten thousand steps back, even if one was fortunately found, how could the Seventh Prince wait until then?
“Aren’t you a Prince?”
A Sha was a little surprised.
“Your family’s influence should be very great, right? Let them help you find it!”
“It’s useless.”
The Seventh Prince smiled bitterly.
“They… simply don’t care about my life or death.”
“Your Highness!”
Chief Steward Li said sternly, “You absolutely cannot give up easily! You are the Imperial Concubine’s only flesh and blood. Even if this old servant sacrifices his life, even if he travels throughout the entire Eastern Wilderness, he will definitely find this kind of Cultivation Technique for you!”
“Alas…”
Dr. Xue sighed.
It was obvious that Chief Steward Li had lost his rationality in his excitement.
“Young Master…”
A Sha seemed to think of her own situation, and her eyes dimmed.
“He’s so pitiful!”
“…”
Gu Han was speechless.
I haven’t even finished speaking, and you’re all acting like you’re going to die. Is it really necessary?
“Um…”
He cleared his throat.
“I have the Cultivation Technique.”