Battle Through the Heavens: Soul Travels Through Clouds and Mountains, Becoming a Winning Artist

Chapter 31 Seeking an Audience with the Medicine Master

Yun Congxin had considered the matter of the ancient clans and the Soul Palace for a long time.

Although Yunshan, the Dou Zong, seems to be all-powerful in the Jia Ma Empire, he is actually just a tool of the Soul Hall Protector.

If he doesn't bring in a sufficiently powerful force, he'll probably end up like Yunshan in the book, forced to go down a dead-end path sooner or later.

Considering Yunshan's ultimate fate, the Soul Palace Protector probably dug a pit for him when he helped him break through to the Dou Zong realm. In order not to be devoured by the Soul Palace like Yunshan, leaving not even a trace of his soul, he had no choice but to risk everything and reveal everything, hoping to attract the attention of the ancient clans.

Even a small amount would be enough to intimidate the protector and buy some time for himself and Xiao Yan.

Since we've already gone through the motions, we're not afraid of attracting another bear!

But Ling Ying interpreted the words differently. A Dou Zong expert suddenly appearing and telling him he was supported by his mortal enemy—it seemed like he was about to launch a zero-frame attack at any moment...

Ling Ying secretly activated his powerful battle qi, and he couldn't help but tense up and become fully alert.

Yun Congxin pretended not to see Ling Ying's little actions and continued, "But I can sense that those guys are a bunch of ruthless people who will eat you alive, so I'm telling Mr. Ling about this in the hope that you'll be careful of them."

"I hit it off with Mr. Ling at first sight, so I'd like to offer this advice: this northwestern continent won't be peaceful for much longer. Unless you absolutely have to come, Mr. Ling would be better off staying away."

"The Soul Hall is indeed ruthless and heartless..." Ling Ying said warily. "Sect Leader Yun, do you know what they are plotting?"

What are we plotting? Of course, it's the same plot we're making—to steal the Xiao family's ancient jade!

Yun Congxin shook his head and said, "I don't know what they're plotting. They act secretly and never contact me unless there's something going on. The only thing I'm sure of is that they seem to be looking for something..."

"Something..." Ling Ying pressed, "Does Sect Master Yun know what it is?"

He couldn't go into too much detail; at this point, he absolutely couldn't reveal any. Yun Congxin was merely a one-star Dou Zong, not even qualified to be a protector of the Soul Hall. How could he possibly know such confidential matters? Therefore, Yun Congxin could only pretend not to know, lest he end up losing more than he gained.

"I don't know about that. They are cautious and never explain anything to outsiders."

Ling Ying's expression grew increasingly solemn. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Sect Leader Yun. We accept your kindness. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Yun Congxin knew that the matter was almost settled. He returned the greeting with a bow and watched Ling Ying leave.

"Alright, we've done everything we can to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf. Now it's up to fate." Yun Congxin stood in front of Ling Ying, secretly observing the Xiao family's position, watching as the Xiao family members below boarded their flying magical beasts one after another.

"Next, it's time to address my own problems."

Yun Congxin only set off after all the Xiao family members had boarded their flying magical beasts and the vast flight squadron had taken off and stabilized.

He could hint to the Ancient Clan's Soul Hall that they should take action regarding the Ancient Jade, drawing their attention, but he would never recklessly rely on the Ancient Clan as a lifeline. He revealed the truth to Ling Ying because he had no other choice, not because he trusted the Ancient Clan's character.

On the Dou Qi Continent, the only ones who can stand against the Soul Palace and with whom one can establish connections are the ancient clans.

"To forge iron, one must be strong oneself; relying on others is not as good as relying on oneself." Yun Congxin understands this principle.

Therefore, he must find a way to unlock the secrets of the Soul Palace, otherwise all his efforts will be in vain!

"Sect Leader Yun? What brings him here?"

Yunshan's figure suddenly appeared in the small house on the back of the flying magical beast that Xiao Yan was in, which surprised Xiao Yan greatly.

Xiao Yan originally planned to make full use of the traditional skills of the Scroll King and take advantage of the time in the sky to cultivate, so he asked for a separate flying magical beast.

This has now been a huge help to Yun Congxin.

"Little Yanzi, we meet again," Yun Congxin said with a smile.

"Elder Yun, what brings you here?" Xiao Yan rubbed his nose and cupped his hands in greeting. "My cousin is on the back of another magical beast..."

"Your cousin?" Yun Congxin was taken aback. "What does your cousin have to do with you? I'm here to see you and your teacher."

"Teacher?" Xiao Yan froze. "What is Sect Leader Yun saying? I didn't understand..."

Yun Congxin gave a wry smile and cupped his hands, saying, "Stop pretending now, Xiao Yanzi. Don't you have a senior hidden in your storage ring? Although it's a soul, it can still maintain at least the strength of a Dou Huang. It's likely that it was at least a legendary... Dou Zun powerhouse in its lifetime, right?"

"Sir, I mean no harm. I have come to seek your guidance because I have encountered a difficult problem." Yun Congxin bowed respectfully. "Please, senior... do not hesitate to enlighten me..."

The room fell silent. Xiao Yan stared blankly at Yun Congxin, who was bowing, feeling somewhat at a loss.

The days dragged on endlessly; Yun Congxin felt his heart was about to leap out of his chest. Even during that high-stakes gamble with Ling Ying, he hadn't been this nervous.

May all people be healthy and may the medicine shelves gather dust.

The old doctor is certainly a good person, a kind-hearted healer. But just because someone is a good person doesn't mean they'll help you...

What if he suspects me? What if he realizes that I advanced to Dou Zong with the help of the Soul Hall? What if I have the aura of the Soul Hall on me?

Yun Congxin's mind started wandering, and she became somewhat agitated.

"Ah, how did you discover this old man?"

The three breaths that had passed felt like an eternity to Yun Congxin. Only when Yao Lao's voice came from his storage ring did he breathe a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his tense face.

"It was discovered in the ruins of the Mo family. I have investigated the events involving the Mo family, so it must have been done by you, senior, with Xiao Yanzi, right?" Yun Congxin immediately gave the answer he had prepared.

"Elder Yun, what happened with the Mo family that time..." Xiao Yan quickly explained.

"I know. I investigated the Mo family, and they deserved to die. Now the Xiao family is also considered an outer sect deacon of my Yunlan Sect. This matter can be classified as a purge of our own sect, so you don't need to be so nervous."

"So what brings you here?" Yao Lao asked as he emerged from his storage ring.

Looking at the somewhat transparent old man in front of him, Yun Congxin recounted in detail how he broke through to the Dou Zong realm with the help of the Soul Palace.

"So, you believe the Soul Hall has left a trap within your body and want me to help investigate?"

"Exactly. As long as you're willing to help, Senior, my Yunlan Sect will grant you anything you desire—pill formulas, medicinal herbs, cultivation techniques, fighting skills—I will have no objection whatsoever!"

"Sigh, never mind. Considering how many times you've helped my disciple, I'll lend a hand this time."