Chapter 731: Elder Yan Leaves

Chapter 731: Chapter 725: Elder Yan Leaves

Shen Cheng had vanished, and the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave had been absorbed by the Underground Boxing Market. The former overlord of the City of Sin was replaced, just like that. Every Martial Artist in the city was still processing the news.

Within the Underground Boxing Market, Luo Yu managed to carve out a moment from his hectic schedule to visit the small courtyard where Shen Haoran was staying. Long Aotian, Ji Lingxuan, and two others were already seated in the yard, discussing something.

When Luo Yu saw the four of them, he plastered a smile on his face and went to greet them. None of these four were to be trifled with. He had learned of Long Aotian’s identity as the Young Clan Leader of the Central City Cyan Dragon Race. And while the other three women had no notable status, their strength was plain to see—even Luo Yu felt he was no match for them. It was safe to say that no one around Shen Haoran was simple.

“Manager Luo, what brings you here?” Long Aotian asked with a smile as he stepped forward to greet him. “Is the transition with the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave’s territory finished?”

“Hardly. There are still many problems left by the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave, and the various powers in the City of Sin still need to be pacified. It’s just one headache after another!” Luo Yu said, rubbing his forehead. Absorbing the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave and becoming the new overlord of the City of Sin had its pros and cons for the Underground Boxing Market. Most things required his personal judgment. The easy life was officially over.

“Manager Luo, let me give you a piece of advice. Sometimes, violence is simpler than any other method. If you want certain people to submit to you, you just have to show them your fists. That’s especially effective here in the City of Sin,” Long Aotian said to Luo Yu with a faint smile.

At these words, Luo Yu’s expression grew solemn, and he nodded. Having just become the overlord of the City of Sin, the Underground Boxing Market faced many problems. The primary one was subjugating the various factions and uniting them. In the past, the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave had Shen Cheng, a Spirit Emperor Level expert, to keep them in line, so those factions didn’t dare to rebel. Now that Shen Cheng was gone and the Underground Boxing Market lacked a Spirit Emperor, those factions were naturally getting restless. After all, many coveted the position of the City of Sin’s overlord.

“Thank you for the reminder!” Luo Yu nodded at Long Aotian. The problem that had been plaguing him for days was instantly solved. ‘If those factions really think the Underground Boxing Market is a pushover just because we don’t have a Spirit Emperor Tier expert, then they’re in for a rude awakening.’

“So, what business brings Manager Luo here?” Long Aotian asked, waving his hand casually.

Hearing Long Aotian’s question, Luo Yu took out two exquisite Jade Boxes from his Storage Ring and handed them to him. “This is what Brother Shen wanted. Take a look.”

Long Aotian took the two Jade Boxes and opened them. His face filled with astonishment when he saw the contents. In one box lay a snow-white Spirit Beast Spirit Pill. In the other was an ancient, turquoise Token covered in rust. These were the very items Shen Haoran had tried to obtain at the auction: the Tier Eight Spirit Beast’s Spirit Pill and the ancient Token.

“I snatched the Spirit Pill from the Dragon Scorpion Race, and the ancient Token was scavenged from the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave. Both are things Brother Shen needs, so I brought them over,” Luo Yu said, gesturing to the two Jade Boxes. He knew that each item in these boxes was a priceless treasure, but Shen Haoran’s value was even greater. If he could trade these two items for Shen Haoran’s friendship, or even a favor, it would be more than worth it!

“Then on behalf of Brother Shen, my thanks, Manager Luo!” Long Aotian naturally understood Luo Yu’s intentions. The strength and Talent Shen Haoran had displayed were enough to make anyone want to recruit him. In the future, Shen Haoran was certain to stand at the peak of the continent. Earning a favor from him was worth more than any Treasures of Heaven and Earth.

Seeing Long Aotian and the others accept the Jade Boxes, the smile on Luo Yu’s face grew even brighter. After a few more moments of idle chatter, he left to attend to his own affairs.

Meanwhile, inside his room, Shen Haoran’s eyes were tightly shut, his Heart Spirit immersed within his body. A faint green light flowed continuously over him as a powerful life force mended his internal injuries. His once-ruptured meridians were slowly healing under this turquoise light, and the depleted Spiritual Thought in his Sea of Consciousness was gradually being restored.

After a long while, Shen Haoran’s tightly closed eyes finally opened. Two tangible beams of brilliant light flashed from them, seeming to pierce through the void itself. His complexion had become ruddy again. And though his aura was still somewhat weak, his internal injuries were mostly healed. All he needed now was a few days of recuperation to return to his peak state.

PHEW… Shen Haoran let out a long, turbid breath. He then clenched his fists, sensing his yet-to-be-recovered strength, a wry smile appearing on his face. ‘I really overdid it this time. The power of the Tri-colored Flame Sun Burst was beyond my imagination; my body almost couldn’t handle it.’ Thinking back on the situation, Shen Haoran still felt a lingering fear.

‘But at least the Tri-colored Flame Sun Burst forced Shen Cheng to retreat. Even if he’s not dead, he must be crippled. I achieved my goal this time. Xue Ling was rescued unharmed, and I even obtained a Spirit Emperor Level Puppet, the Fire Vajra. The gains were substantial. On top of that, my own strength has reached the peak of the Tier Eight Spirit Aspect, and I could break through at any moment.’

“Just about recovered?” Elder Yan’s illusory figure appeared before Shen Haoran just as he was lost in thought.

“Yes, more or less. I just need to recuperate for another two days and I’ll be back at my peak,” Shen Haoran said, clenching his fist.

Hearing this, Elder Yan nodded and then fell silent, a hesitant look on his face.

“What is it, Elder Yan? Is something on your mind?” Shen Haoran asked, puzzled by the hesitation on the elder’s face.

“Shen the kid, I may have to leave for a while,” Elder Yan said in a low voice, looking at Shen Haoran.

Shen Haoran was stunned by Elder Yan’s words, unable to process them for a moment. After a long pause, he asked in a heavy tone, “Is it because of those so-called Outer Celestial Demons? And the Fire Vajra?”

“That’s right. I need to go somewhere to verify something, so I must leave,” Elder Yan nodded, his eyes filled with reluctance to part. He had been by Shen Haoran’s side throughout his entire journey, witnessing his growth firsthand. In Elder Yan’s heart, Shen Haoran had become like family, and the thought of leaving now filled him with sadness.

A flicker of reluctance also crossed Shen Haoran’s face. Elder Yan had looked after him like a grandfather. However, Shen Haoran knew even better that Elder Yan had his own mission to fulfill. He forced a smile and said, “Elder Yan, go on without worry. I’m not that reckless brat anymore. I can take care of myself!”

Hearing this, Elder Yan let out a light chuckle. ‘That’s right. Shen Haoran now has the strength to stand on his own. It’s time for me to let him fly. A young eagle that lives under the protection of its parent’s wings will never learn to soar through the vast sky.’

“This is a Jade Token imprinted with my Spiritual Thought Mark. With it, you’ll be able to sense my presence. And don’t worry, the place I’m going isn’t dangerous. You’ll go there yourself one day. I hope that by the time we meet again, you will be an expert standing at the peak of the continent!” Elder Yan tossed a Jade Token to Shen Haoran, a gratified smile on his lips.

“Take care!”

“Take care!”

The old man and the young man exchanged a smile, and then Elder Yan vanished from before Shen Haoran’s eyes…