The Soul Palace had no shortage of soul bodies.
If Yao Chen became bound as the soul slave of the Soul Controlling Banner, Ye Chen would certainly not be stingy with him in the future.
Perhaps, given enough time, Yao Chen could even recover to his peak strength.....or surpass it.
And when that happened, he could take his long-awaited revenge on the Soul Palace.
Two birds with one stone.
"Who are you? You're not from the Soul Palace?" Yao Chen demanded, confusion in his tone.
"Of course not," Ye Chen replied with a faint smile. "Yao Chen, become my soul slave, and I will treat you well.
I know you've always wanted to deal with the traitor Han Feng… if the chance arises, I'll let you devour his soul with your own hands."
A cold sneer tugged at the corners of his lips as Ye Chen lifted the Soul Controlling Banner.
"Soul Controlling Banner.....refine!"
At his command, the banner pulsed with power.
A thick black mist spilled from its surface, curling like venomous smoke.
"Ah—!"
A tortured scream echoed from within as Yao Chen's voice rang out, filled with agony. The sound was raw, as though his very soul was being burned, torn, and ground to pieces.
"From this moment on," Ye Chen said evenly, "you are my first soul slave."
Hearing the cries fade, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
To take the famed Medicine Master of Zhongzhou as his first soul slave.....this was a prize worth savoring.
"It's over…"
"A Dou Huang powerhouse… just died like that?"
"What was that black fog? It's terrifying!"
As the battle above the grove ended, the skies slowly calmed.
From a distance, the people of Wutan City stared, stunned into silence.
Today, three Dou Huang experts....beings that most only heard of in legends.....had appeared in one place. And one of them… had fallen.
When this news spread, it would shake the entire Jia Ma Empire.
From this day forward, the name of the small border city of Wutan would be known far and wide.
Come on, take me into the city."
Ye Chen glanced at Yao Lao, whose agonized screams still echoed faintly from within the Soul Controlling Banner.
With a flick of his wrist, he put the banner away and spoke calmly to Ling Ying.
After all, Yao Chen was an eighth-grade alchemist with an exceptionally strong soul.
Even with the Soul Controlling Banner, refining him would take time.
"Yes, Master," Ling Ying replied respectfully.
The Purple Lightning Marten darted forward, transforming into a streak of violet light before landing snugly in Ye Chen's arms.
"Master, was I amazing?" came her soft, almost proud voice.
Ye Chen chuckled, gently stroking her fur. "You were perfect.
Once this old fellow is fully refined, I'll make sure you're rewarded handsomely."
For a magical beast, pills were as valuable as they were to humans....perhaps even more so.
The ability to directly absorb the potent energy within made them an ideal path to rapid growth.
In the original tale, Zi Yan had willingly followed Xiao Yan for this very reason....because he was an alchemist.
Once the Soul Controlling Banner finished refining Yao Chen's soul, Ye Chen would have his first soul slave…
An eighth-grade alchemist, no less.....Medicine Master Yao Chen himself, feared across Zhongzhou.
Such a figure stood at the very peak even in the vast Douqi Continent.
The thought brought a faint smile to Ye Chen's lips as he teased the Purple Lightning Marten.
"When the time comes, whatever elixirs you crave, I'll have Yao Chen refine them for you until you're satisfied."
"Hehe, thank you, Master."
The little marten rubbed her head affectionately against his chest.
"Alright, go keep your sister Xun'er company for now."
With a gentle pat, Ye Chen sent her into the small world.
By then, the streets of Wutan City were still buzzing with talk of the shocking battle that had taken place that night.
But without attracting a single gaze, Ling Ying quietly escorted Ye Chen back to the secluded manor behind the Mitel Auction House.
"Brother Ye Chen, where did you sneak off to tonight?"
The moment he stepped inside, Ya Fei's eyes narrowed in suspicion.
She leaned in close, her delicate nose lifting as she teasingly sniffed at him. "Don't tell me… you went out to cheat on me again?"
Uh, Sister Yafei, you're overthinking things. I was just strolling around.
I happened to watch a battle outside the city, so I didn't come back right away."
Ye Chen didn't shy away from her teasing inspection.
He'd been busy with his own affairs tonight, and there was nothing shameful about what he'd done.
"It doesn't smell like another woman… so you really weren't cheating on me."
A glimmer of surprise flickered in Yafei's eyes.
She had always suspected Ye Chen carried secrets, but since he wasn't sneaking off for other women, she saw no need to pry further.
A man should have his own secrets… and his own space.
Yafei understood this well.
As a woman, she only needed to understand him.....Ye Chen himself.
The rest was beyond her grasp, and trying to force it would only push him away.
"With Sister Yafei by my side, why would I ever look elsewhere?"
Ye Chen smiled, drawing her slender figure into his arms.
Yafei's charm was undeniable....her alluring aura, the subtle sway of her waist, and those long, peach blossom eyes that could draw a man in until he willingly lost himself.
Ye Chen was no exception.
"Brother Ye Chen, what are you doing?"
Her cheeks flushed as he suddenly lifted her and carried her toward the room. She could already guess his intentions.
"No… I have things to do tomorrow…"
It was nearly dawn, and the Mitel Auction House had another auction scheduled for the next day.
Yafei was hesitant, trying to wriggle free from his embrace.
"Sister Yafei, I'll be leaving in a couple of days…"
Ye Chen leaned in and whispered softly in her ear.
The moment the words reached her, her struggling ceased.
This trip to Wutan City had been more than fruitful.....he had accomplished his original goal, and even gained two unexpected prizes: Xiao Xun'er and Yao Chen.
With such a rich harvest, and the Inner Sect Competition of the Yunlan Sect fast approaching, it was time for him to return.
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