Chapter 311 Healing

Shen Wen smiled upon hearing this, his tone very casual: "Huo-er is naturally beautiful, but I already have two wives and three concubines."

"If Huo-er is unwilling, I cannot force her, right?"

His words were watertight, neither denying Tang Huo'er's charm nor taking the bait from Fire Cloud Old Ancestor.

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor stroked his chin and turned to look at Tang Huo'er, his old eyes filled with a mischievous smile: "Girl, it turns out this kid is so sought-after! No wonder you came back crying last time."

"Shut up, you old geezer!"

Tang Huo'er glared at him, her cheeks so red they almost bled. She looked both ashamed and annoyed, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Shen Wen didn't take the bait, only saying: "Let's look at the injuries first."

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor stopped teasing Tang Huo'er, reined in his cynicism, and looked at Shen Wen, asking: "Kid, how do you plan to do this? How do you need this old man to cooperate?"

Shen Wen said: "As long as Old Ancestor does not resist my Soul power, it will be fine."

"I need to conduct a detailed investigation; after all, this is a Soul injury, so it's best to be cautious."

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor nodded and closed his eyes, his entire aura relaxing completely.

Shen Wen did not delay. His Heavenly Realm Great Perfection Soul power surged out like a tide, slowly probing into Fire Cloud Old Ancestor's body.

That power was gentle and delicate, permeating into Fire Cloud Old Ancestor's Meridians, flesh, and bones thread by thread, finally entering the depths of his Soul.

A moment later, Fire Cloud Old Ancestor suddenly opened his eyes, which were filled with surprise.

"Heavenly Realm Great Perfection?"

He looked at Shen Wen with disbelief in his eyes: "This is a Realm that even Old Monster Lin hasn't touched!"

One should know that with the Soul Realm of Heavenly Realm Great Perfection, if one exerts full effort, the Natural Energy mobilized is enough to rival a Two-Star Dou Sheng.

Although Alchemists who can reach this step are very few, after all, the Heavenly Realm Great Perfection itself is even scarcer than a Dou Sheng.

But what age is Shen Wen? In his early twenties, and he's already at the Heavenly Realm Great Perfection?

As soon as Fire Cloud Old Ancestor said this, Tang Huo'er and Valley Master Tang Zhen were both stunned.

The two looked at Shen Wen, their gazes filled with shock.

They naturally knew the significance of the Heavenly Realm Great Perfection.

The Dan Ta Three Giants, which one of them isn't a long-established powerhouse famous for hundreds of years? Yet they are only at the Heavenly Realm Middle Stage or Late Stage.

But Shen Wen, in his early twenties, has already gotten ahead of them?

Tang Huo'er opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found she couldn't speak at all.

She suddenly remembered the scene when she first met Shen Wen.

At that time, she still felt that although this young man was powerful, his talent was just a bit better.

But looking at him now, how could "a bit better" describe this?

Shen Wen ignored their shock, focusing solely on investigating Fire Cloud Old Ancestor's injuries.

A moment later, he withdrew his Soul power and opened his eyes, his brow furrowing slightly.

"How is it?" Valley Master Tang Zhen asked hurriedly.

Shen Wen pondered for a moment and said: "It is indeed soul poison, as Uncle Tang said."

"But the situation is even more serious than what you described."

He looked at Fire Cloud Old Ancestor and said seriously: "This soul poison has already invaded the depths of Old Ancestor's Soul and is entangled with the Soul Origin."

"Ordinary means cannot dispel it at all; forcing it out would instead damage the Soul."

Valley Master Tang Zhen's expression changed.

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor's expression remained normal, he just raised an eyebrow: "Kid, you see quite accurately."

"Over the past few decades, I have tried countless methods but haven't been able to get this thing out."

Shen Wen nodded and continued: "Old Ancestor has been able to hold out until now probably because of the Burning Flame Valley's Cultivation Technique and environment."

"Coupled with the intimidating effect of the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame on the Soul, it was barely suppressed, right?"

A strange look flashed in Fire Cloud Old Ancestor's eyes, and he nodded: "Correct."

"I also relied on these to prevent the soul poison from spreading further. But that's all; it's difficult to clear it completely."

Shen Wen was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "It is difficult, but not impossible."

As soon as he said this, Valley Master Tang Zhen's eyes immediately lit up.

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor also sat up straight, his gaze toward Shen Wen becoming more serious: "Kid, you have a way?"

Shen Wen didn't answer directly, only saying: "I need to go back and prepare some things. This soul poison involves the Soul Origin; we can't rush it, we have to take it slow."

He paused and looked at Valley Master Tang Zhen: "Uncle Tang, give me a month. In a month, I will return to the Burning Flame Valley to help Old Ancestor dispel the soul poison."

Upon hearing this, a look of wild joy appeared on Valley Master Tang Zhen's face. He stood up and bowed deeply to Shen Wen: "Grandmaster Shen's great kindness will be remembered by the Burning Flame Valley!"

Shen Wen waved his hand, signaling him not to be so formal: "Uncle Tang, I said there's no need to be so polite."

Fire Cloud Old Ancestor looked at Shen Wen and suddenly laughed.

That smile held a hint of appreciation and a hint of emotion.

"Kid, I think I understand why that girl Huo-er has taken a liking to you."

He paused and added: "But if you dare to bully her, even if I have to risk my injuries, I'll settle the score with you."

Tang Huo'er's cheeks reddened again, and she glared fiercely at Fire Cloud Old Ancestor: "You old geezer, can you stop talking nonsense!"

Shen Wen smiled and didn't respond to that, only saying: "Old Ancestor, rest well. See you in a month."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the bamboo forest.

Tang Huo'er was stunned for a moment and hurriedly followed him.

Moonlight spilled into the bamboo forest, stretching their shadows long.

Tang Huo'er walked by his side, silent for a moment, before suddenly speaking softly: "Thank you."

Shen Wen turned to look at her and smiled: "Thank you for what?"

Tang Huo'er lowered her head, her voice a bit lower than usual: "Thank you for being willing to help my family's old man."

Shen Wen said: "It's only right."

Suddenly, the two fell silent.

Tang Huo'er pursed her lips and suddenly said: "Your residence looks lively, while I live alone in Pill City; it's too empty, I don't like it."

"Is there a place for me at your home?"

Shen Wen was slightly startled.

He was no novice, so he naturally knew what Tang Huo'er meant by saying her place was too empty.

If Tang Huo'er wanted, she could simply transfer a group of Burning Flame Valley Disciples to accompany her.

And they would probably be very willing, after all, now that Tang Huo'er has recovered and gained control of the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame.

She is already the Valley Master candidate; as soon as she reaches Dou Zun, she will take over as Valley Master.

Tang Huo'er's cheeks were slightly red, but she didn't look away, just watched him, waiting for his answer.

Under the moonlight, the bamboo shadows swayed.

Shen Wen looked at this bright and beautiful face before him and suddenly smiled.

"Are you willing?"

Tang Huo'er turned her head away, her voice muffled: "What can I do if I'm not willing? It's already like this anyway."

Shen Wen reached out and rubbed her head.

Tang Huo'er's body stiffened slightly, but she didn't dodge.

After a moment, she muttered softly: "Don't get cocky, I'm just... just doing this because you helped my family's old man."

Shen Wen smiled and didn't speak.

The moonlight spilled over them, merging their shadows together.