Capítulo 826: Chapter 184 I'm So Glad to See You, My Dearest Friend_1
"Haha, it wasn't actually as bad as I said; I was just joking with you guys.
You don't know, those guys from the Body Sect, the moment they saw me, they were astonished like they had seen a deity, crying and begging me to be their Holy Son.
Power, money, beautiful women—they were willing to give me anything, but none of these could sway my steadfast heart."
Qin Xiao said seriously.
"Really!"
Meng Hongchen was greatly shocked, her eyes wide and round with disbelief.
Jing Hongchen snorted dismissively. "Just listen to him spin tales. I know very well what kind of characters those from the Body Sect are.
Each one is incredibly arrogant, strutting around as if they own the place. Would they really beg a kid?
Especially that Poison Not Dead, Sect Master of the Body Sect—he's insufferably arrogant. He sees himself as third only to Heaven and Earth. Anyone who dares to defy him is definitely in for a hard time.
Really... Sometimes the intelligence of girls is practically zero; Grandpa, I'm starting to worry about your future now."
He said, and couldn't help but facepalm.
He undoubtedly thought Qin Xiao was bluffing.
It wasn't that Qin Xiao's talent didn't meet the Body Sect's needs, but Poison Not Dead was someone who couldn't stand even a grain of sand in his eye.
He would never allow anyone not to listen to him.
"Pfft."
Meng Hongchen suddenly laughed. "Uncle Master, that joke you just told was quite funny."
Qin Xiao: "..."
Telling a lie, nobody believes it; telling the truth, still nobody believes it?
Am I that unreliable?
A look of disdain flashed in Vina's lowered eyes.
In her heart, she sneered silently. How was the headmaster of the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy any different?
He was nothing but a frog in a well.
Qin Xiao was already being very modest in what he said.
Holy Son?
If Qin Xiao had agreed, Sect Master would have been willing to hand over the position of Sect Master to him immediately.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'm going to head back. I've had some new ideas about soul tools recently and plan to go back and work on them."
Qin Xiao spoke and then stood up from his seat.
Jing Hongchen said, "Going back is fine, but I want to remind you not to leave the academy when there's no need, in case those fanatics from the Body Sect come to Ming City and take actions against you.
Secondly, regarding your return, the upper echelons of the Sun-Moon Empire will soon be aware. They're likely to hold a meeting and possibly put you through an evaluation.
Furthermore, no secrets can stay hidden forever, and your return will eventually reach Duke Bai Hu's ears. The grudge between you both runs deep, and even though his current conditions will certainly be rejected by the Sun-Moon Empire, no one knows whether he might raise the stakes, and then, you could well end up being used as a bargaining chip."
"Oh?" Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, "Can't you, headmaster, keep me safe?"
"Hmph." Meng Hongchen snorted coldly, "I'd like to see who dares to cause trouble at my Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy."
"However, the royal household has already started making big movements, and there may be some changes involving me as well. I worry that some with ulterior motives might take hidden action against you. It's difficult to guard against a silent thief, so you too need to be extra cautious."
After hearing this, Qin Xiao slowly nodded.
"Thank you, headmaster, for the advice. I will remember and be careful."
"Well then, if that's the case, I won't keep you any longer." Jing Hongchen waved his hand, indicating he could leave.
...
Inside the laboratory.
Xuan Ziwen was busily engaged in his work.
Thud, thud, thud.
Suddenly, he heard a knock on the lab door.
"Didn't I say not to disturb me if it's nothing important?"
"If it's food being delivered, just leave it at the door. I'll get it when I have the time."
He said without lifting his head.
Though his voice was soft, thanks to the enhancement from his Soul Power, the person outside could still hear him clearly.
But the person outside did not leave.
It was as if he hadn't heard him at all, and he continued knocking on the door.
"This is utterly unreasonable!"
Xuan Ziwen slammed the carving knife onto the table with force, stood up from his chair, and walked over to the door, bypassing the workbench.
"I really want to see who is so ignorant this year as to bother me relentlessly!"
He thought angrily and then pushed open the door.
However, the moment the door opened, he was stunned.
The person outside the door.
Was so familiar.
Yet in his heart, there was a sense of incorrectness.
He rubbed his eyes subconsciously, making sure he wasn't seeing things.
"Qin Xiao, is it really you!"
Xuan Ziwen leaped up in surprise.
As happy as a child.
"It's really great to see you alive and back."
Qin Xiao: "..."
"What could possibly happen to me? With my abilities, no matter where I go, I live well," he said, shaking his head helplessly.
It was evident that Xuan Ziwen was truly happy to see him.
But...
"Big brother, what kind of torment have you been through? How have you become so disheveled?"
Qin Xiao asked in bewilderment.
The Xuan Ziwen from the past was refined and well-dressed, a veritable high-quality god among men.
And now?
His clothes were dirty, with some parts even torn; was this something a respectable person would wear?
And the hair, which was nearly waist-long, casually draped over him like a Chow Chow's fur. His beard was also a mess.
Judging by his appearance, Xuan Ziwen looked even more beggarly than the actual beggars outside.
Where was the appearance that a high-quality man should have?
"Uncle Master, you don't know, ever since you were taken away by the people from the Body Sect, the teacher became like a madman.
He blamed himself for not having the power to protect you and could only watch you being taken away; since then, he's fallen into deep self-reproach. Every day, he locks himself in the laboratory, and aside from when he eats and sleeps, he's researching soul tools, hoping to break through to a ninth-level Soul Master so he can rescue you from the Body Sect," Meng Hongchen gave an explanation from behind.
Qin Xiao was silent.
Did Xuan Ziwen really care that much for him?
Seemingly noticing Qin Xiao's thoughts, Xuan Ziwen shook his head, "Don't listen to her nonsense; I just felt like I had some new ideas, so I kept trying and experimenting. You don't need to feel any pressure."
"Come, my dear friend. I have prepared a lot of things for you, and you will definitely find them useful."
With that, he led Qin Xiao into the laboratory and then had Qin Xiao sit down at a table.
He placed some items on the laboratory table.
"These are fifty Grade 8 Invincible Shields. With these shields, even Titled Douluos won't be able to touch you."
Xuan Ziwen was very generous, and then he put a bunch of soul cannons on the table as well.
"These are Fixed Soul Guidance Cannons I've modified. Although they're only level 6, they can all explode with the power of Grade 8. With these, given the particularities of your Martial Soul, even powerful Titled Douluos will be injured by you, or even killed."
Qin Xiao: "..."
"Enabling the soul cannons to unleash such power will reduce the lifespan of their use, won't it?" he asked in a serious tone.
Xuan Ziwen shook his head, "You don't need to worry about that; these items are specially made for you. Your safety is of utmost importance. I'd like to see who would dare to touch you then?"
"I still don't think it's enough. When the subsequent funds come in, I'll make another batch for you."
Qin Xiao understood. Xuan Ziwen wanted to arm him.
Besides, he also felt that Xuan Ziwen was ill.
Suffering from a fear of inadequate firepower.
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