Battle Through the Heavens: Live Q&a Session - Only I Know the Answers

34: Chapter 34 Taking on Qinglin as a DiscipleIn front of Chen Yang, who was in the Dao Palace realm, the so-called Dou Huang experts were simply unable to withstand a single blow; with a few quick moves, he had left them all severely injured.

Facing these opponents who no longer had the strength to fight, Chen Yang cancelled his avatar. He controlled the avatar to place Qing Lin beside his physical body, before it gradually dissipated into specks of golden light.

Chen Yang, who was sitting cross-legged within a golden protective shield, slowly opened his eyes. Looking at Qing Lin lying on the ground, he waved his hand, and her small body flew directly into his arms.

”Yan Xiao, long time no see.”

Chen Yang smiled and greeted Xiao Yan, who was being controlled by Yao Lao. Seeing the look of disbelief on Yao Lao’s face, Chen Yang smiled with satisfaction.

”You, why are you here?”

Yao Lao asked, frowning.

”Why shouldn’t I be here?”

Chen Yang retorted directly. However, since he had encountered Yao Lao earlier than expected, it was time to trade the other remnant map in his possession for some good items from him.

Yao Lao was left speechless by Chen Yang’s retort. Indeed, this was not a forbidden area, so it was perfectly reasonable for Chen Yang to appear here.

”By the way, may I ask your name?”

Yao Lao’s eyes narrowed. This person’s background was very mysterious; he had never seen such a Dou Technique before. Moreover, he was certain that this person had not yet broken through to the Dou Zong realm, yet he was somehow able to fly through the air.

”Hahaha, I am Han Li.”

Chen Yang laughed heartily, directly giving Yao Lao his pseudonym.

”Young Friend Han, how should these two be handled?”

Hai Bodong dragged the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor and Lü Man over, threw them in front of Chen Yang, and asked.

Looking at the miserable state of the human and the beast, Yao Lao couldn’t help but shiver. He hadn’t expected this Han Li to be so violent, easily leaving two Dou Huang experts severely injured.

”You cannot kill us, *cough, cough*... We are from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and our Sect Leader is the Heavenly Serpent Venerable!”

Lü Man, her mouth full of blood, raised her head to look at Chen Yang as she coughed. She only hoped that the person before her would spare them for the sake of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion; she did not want to die here.

”In the original story, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion treated Qing Lin very well. Since that is the case, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to spare them.”

Chen Yang pondered for a moment. Seeing the desperate desire to live in Lü Man’s eyes, he said, ”In that case, I will give the Heavenly Serpent Venerable some face and spare you both. However, remember this: from today on, Qing Lin is my apprentice.”

”Yes, yes, my lord, we will certainly pass on the message.”

Lü Man and the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor nodded hurriedly in agreement. They dared not provoke this god of slaughter again; they would leave the rest for their Sect Leader to worry about.

”Han Li, what do you want with Qing Lin?”

Xiao Yan asked Chen Yang with a frown. Had he discovered what was special about Qing Lin?

”Yan Xiao, this child possesses the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils; she is a promising talent for cultivation. I have decided to take her as my apprentice and guide her with care. She will surely become a great talent in the future.”

Chen Yang replied slowly. Having read the original story, he knew of Qing Lin’s helplessness. She would remember anyone who treated her well during this time for the rest of her life. He planned to teach the Undying Heavenly Art to Qing Lin; with the boost from such a god-level cultivation technique, she would surely cultivate even faster than she did in the original story.

Xiao Yan glanced at Qing Lin in Chen Yang’s arms, then secretly eyed Chen Yang as if trying to gauge something. Ultimately, however, he sighed and said, ”Fine, you may take Qing Lin. I can’t beat you anyway.”

”Hey, Yan Xiao, I have another remnant map. Do you need it?”

Xiao Yan had turned to leave, but the voice from behind made him stop in his tracks once more.

The corners of Xiao Yan’s mouth twitched slightly as he recalled the scene where he had been scammed by Chen Yang. After using the Flame Mantra to devour the Green Lotus Core Flame, he had only advanced by one star. A flame with the energy of a Dou Huang expert had only increased his cultivation by one star—could you believe that?

Aside from obtaining the seed of the Green Lotus Core Flame, he had gained nothing else of use. He had truly been scammed hard by Han Li.

”What do you want this time?”

Xiao Yan had been scared off by his previous scam, but for the sake of the remnant map of the Purification Lotus Demon Flame, he decided to negotiate with Chen Yang. After all, he already had one piece, and adding another would be even better. Although he did not know where the other two pieces were, they would surely appear one day.

”Give me a few more high-grade pill recipes.”

Chen Yang pondered for a moment. He realized he didn’t really lack anything; these few Dou Techniques were sufficient, and there was no need to pursue higher-level ones. As for cultivation techniques, he possessed the Undying Heavenly Art, which was more powerful than anything Yao Lao could produce. Since that was the case, he would ask for a few recipes for Grade 8 medicinal pills.

”Three high-grade Grade 8 pill recipes, and one recipe for a pill that triggers 7-colored Pill Lightning. How is that?”

Xiao Yan directly stated the terms Yao Lao had given him. He didn’t want to haggle with Chen Yang here; he wanted to settle it once and for all, treating the extra as a sponsorship.

”Oh, I didn’t expect you to offer such a price, Yan Xiao. Here is the remnant map.”

Chen Yang was surprised by the price Xiao Yan offered. He had originally thought that a few Grade 8 pill recipes would suffice, but he hadn’t expected Yao Lao to include a recipe for a pill that triggered 7-colored Pill Lightning. Not bad, not bad at all.

Chen Yang did not dawdle. He immediately took the remnant map from his storage ring and tossed it to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan picked up the remnant map and checked it. Finding no issues, he nodded, retrieved the pill recipes from his storage ring, and tossed them to Chen Yang.

He then turned and left without the slightest hesitation, leaving Chen Yang speechless. Was he really that terrifying?

It was only one scam, after all.

Gazing in the direction Xiao Yan had departed, Chen Yang held Qing Lin and called for Hai Bodong. After a final glance at the snake and human who had just stood up, he said nothing more and transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing into the horizon.

”Hai Bodong, how much longer until we reach the Imperial Capital?”

Chen Yang asked, looking at Hai Bodong while holding Qing Lin.

Hai Bodong pondered for a moment before replying, ”At our current flight speed, it will take about half a day to reach the Imperial Capital.”

”...”

Looking at the imposing city walls in the distance, Chen Yang saw them for the first time, whereas Hai Bodong was incomparably excited.

”Hahaha, I, Hai Bodong, have finally returned!”

Looking at the myriad of lights within the city, Qing Lin exclaimed, ”Wow, Master, it’s so beautiful.”

That’s right, Qing Lin had woken up on the road. Through Chen Yang’s deception—no, his kind-hearted persuasion—Qing Lin had agreed to take him as her master, and Chen Yang had passed the Undying Heavenly Art to her on the spot.

However, Qing Lin was currently still at the Dou Zhi Qi stage and unable to practice the technique. But that was not an issue; he only needed to further dilute the supreme liquid and combine it with some medicinal herbs, and Qing Lin would soon condense a Dou Zhi Qi cyclone, becoming a genuine Dou Practitioner.

”Who goes there? Flying is prohibited within the Imperial Capital!”

Just as Hai Bodong and Chen Yang were about to fly into the Imperial Capital, a Dou Wang with Dou Qi wings flew before them and spoke sternly.

”Hmph, do you not even recognize me?”

Hai Bodong’s cold snort exploded in the Dou Wang’s ears. Under the cover of night, he peered closely at Hai Bodong.

”Ah, so it is Lord Ice Emperor! Please, enter quickly.”