163: Chapter 163 Compensation with Sweet Treats? I'll Take It Myself

Gu Han: "Then I'll ask the Old Sect Master for two things."

Gu Han didn't plan on giving them for free, unless Yun Yun planned on giving herself to him for free.

The words he spoke earlier were just an opportunity to bring his ambiguous relationship with Yun Yun into the open; now, regardless of his strength, status, or background, it was completely sufficient.

Those few medicinal pills were also to make Yun Shan understand that Pill King Gu He was nothing, lest the old fellow try to play matchmaker later.

"First is your demon poison spot, Old Sect Master." Gu Han stated his first condition.

"demon poison spot?" Yun Shan was stunned, not understanding how to give such a thing.

And what use would Gu Han have for it?

"After taking the Soul Cleansing Pill, it should take you half a year to completely refine this demon poison spot. While it helps stabilize your One-Star Dou Zong realm, it also provides a slight boost, which is a benefit," Gu Han said, revealing what he knew.

"Using the Yin Yang Twin Flames, I can strip and process it. This way, you won't need to refine it, Old Sect Master, and you'll have to rely entirely on yourself to stabilize your Dou Zong realm."

Hearing this, Yun Shan nodded slightly. "Fine, then take it."

He didn't ask why Gu Han wanted the demon poison spot; that was the boy's own secret.

Yun Yun knew in her heart that Gu Han likely wanted the demon poison spot for Xiao Yi Xian to help her increase her cultivation faster.

For some reason, a sour feeling welled up in her heart.

"Second, I want to enter the Gate of Life and Death," Gu Han continued.

The Gate of Life and Death could only be entered unconditionally once by the descendants of the Sect Master's lineage after their cultivation reached the standard.

For others to enter, they either had to have an elder who chose to pass away within the Gate of Life and Death, giving them one chance with floor restrictions...

Or they had to perform great service for the sect to earn the qualification, which also came with floor and time limits.

Gu Han's intent was clearly to enter the Gate of Life and Death to receive the trial and inheritance, just like the Sect Master's lineage.

"Agreed!" Yun Shan thought for a moment and then consented.

Given the potential, talent, and background Gu Han had shown, it was well worth investing a qualification for him to enter the Gate of Life and Death and receive the inheritance trial, deeply binding him to the Cloud Mist Sect.

Moreover, giving him the Soul Cleansing Pill was already a massive contribution to the sect, so it would be justifiable to outsiders.

"I only have these two requests." Gu Han withdrew his hand, his tone suddenly becoming subtle. "But as for this pill, I advise the Old Sect Master to wait a few days before taking it."

"Why?" Yun Shan, who was about to take it immediately, was taken aback.

"Once you take this pill and clear out Protector Wu's methods, he will sense it immediately," Gu Han explained. "When that happens, he will definitely come to investigate."

"Once he discovers his scheme has been found out, he certainly won't believe you'll continue to work for him wholeheartedly. At that time, threats and bribes will be inevitable."

Hearing this, Yun Yun and Yun Shan's expressions immediately turned grave.

Being targeted by a Protector from the Hall of Souls was a huge problem.

"Does that mean I either have to obediently let his methods influence me and eventually fall under his control, or agree to his threats and bribes and play along?" Yun Shan didn't hide his killing intent.

He, Yun Shan, had dominated the Jia Ma Empire for so many years; was he finally going to become a dog on a leash for the Hall of Souls?

"To solve this once and for all, we must kill him." Gu Han's voice turned cold, carrying a thick killing intent.

"Kill him?"

"He is an Earth-rank Protector of the Hall of Souls, with strength between Four and Six-Star Dou Zong," Yun Shan shook his head with a heavy expression. "Even though I've broken through to Dou Zong now, even with the Sect's Grand Formation, the most I can do is protect myself against him."

"He can also call other Hall of Souls Protectors for help and unite several surrounding empires to deal with the Cloud Mist Sect."

"There is no chance of winning this game."

"Why not?" Gu Han looked relaxed. "Right now we are in the shadows while he is in the light. If one Dou Zong isn't enough, then we just add two more. As long as we plan skillfully, it won't be hard to make sure he never returns."

"Where would we get two more Dou Zongs?" Yun Shan and Yun Yun looked at each other.

Their Cloud Mist Sect didn't have that kind of connection.

"If I want, I can invite four Dou Zongs, or even several more," Gu Han continued with his shocking words. "It just takes time to call for reinforcements, which is why I'm asking the Old Sect Master to wait a bit before taking the pill."

The three people present: "..."

Even Yun Shan, who knew Gu Han had Cai Die by his side, was shocked at this moment.

Since when did Dou Zong experts become so worthless!?

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After plotting for a while in Yun Shan's secluded cultivation area, Gu Han, Yun Yun, and Hai Bodong left together.

"Sect Master, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." Hai Bodong immediately bid farewell after leaving the back mountain.

He was in a hurry to return to the Mittel Family and arrange for people to collect the materials needed to refine the Huangji Pill.

Once he broke through to Dou Huang Seven Stars, taking the Huangji Pill would give him a chance to break through directly to Nine-Star Dou Huang.

The medicinal ingredients for the Break-Sect Pill also needed to be gathered in advance so he could exchange them with Gu Han when the time came.

If Yun Shan could reach the Dou Zong realm, then he certainly could too!

"Yun'er, want to go soak in the hot springs together?"

After Hai Bodong left, Gu Han looked at Yun Yun, who was acting unnaturally in front of him, and extended an invitation.

"You!" Yun Yun's cheeks flushed as she huffed, "Until your strength surpasses mine, you aren't allowed to let more people know about this, nor are you allowed to ask Teacher for my hand in marriage or become my Dao companion!"

"No problem." Gu Han agreed readily, his eyes filled with undisguised aggression. "So you're agreeing to be my Dao companion, right?"

Surpassing Yun Yun's strength wouldn't be difficult for him; he aimed to achieve it within two years, by which time he would be exactly eighteen.

"Mm." Yun Yun felt shy, but thinking that her teacher had already agreed, she accepted openly.

Actually, the age issue wasn't about how much older she was than Gu Han, but that Gu Han was only sixteen; it wouldn't sound good if word got out.

People would either say Gu Han was living off a Dou Huang expert like her, or that she was an old cow eating tender grass.

With Gu Han's talent, breaking through to Dou Huang before the age of twenty-five and catching up to her wouldn't be a problem.

By then, his realm would match hers, his talent would be even greater, and he would be the Grand Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect.

If the two became Dao companions, everyone would only think they were a perfect match.

She wanted to protect Gu Han from having his mindset affected by gossip.

"It's good that you agree." Dou Qi surged around Gu Han's body, and he flashed before Yun Yun like a bolt of lightning. Before she could react, he reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"You!" Yun Yun's body became extremely stiff.

Although Gu Han was only sixteen, he was already taller than her, so she had to look up slightly.

His features were exquisite, his gaze determined, his peach blossom eyes very alluring, and his aura was as cold as an unsheathed sharp sword.

Her heart fluttered, and her body softened along with it. Thinking that they couldn't go public for now, she felt she was being a bit unfair to this little fellow.

If he wanted a hug, then let him have one.

This bit of sweetness would be his compensation.

"Mmph!"

Yun Yun's beautiful eyes widened, and her pupils constricted.

Gu Han had actually leaned down and kissed her lips.

A refreshing sensation forcefully invaded, spreading throughout her body.

An experience she had never had before left her gaze dazed for a moment.