854. Necessary Reminders
Though Yang Haoran wore a smile, it did not imply that what he was about to say was unimportant; he simply had a habitual tendency to smile. Old Master Wu, having followed Yang Haoran for so long, was naturally well aware of this.
His intuition that Yang Haoran’s next words would be significant stemmed partly from his understanding of Yang Haoran, and partly from Yang Haoran’s mention of his family members.
"Please speak, Boss. This subordinate will handle the matter appropriately!"
Though unaware of what Yang Haoran intended to say, Old Master Wu promptly assured him.
"During this major conflict, nothing whatsoever should be leaked. You must remember to keep your lips sealed, not a single word should be mentioned. It would be best if you simply forgot about it. This applies not only to you but also to your family."
Yang Haoran spoke with a smile. Although his expression and tone seemed light and breezy, the implication of his words was far from simple.
"This subordinate understands. I will not only guard my own tongue but will also ensure my family guards theirs. Not a single word will be leaked."
Old Master Wu quickly guaranteed, secretly speculating in his heart. He felt that Yang Haoran’s words probably referred to more than just the deaths of the two Demon Hunters.
Beyond this, he felt that Yang Haoran's greater concern was likely another point: Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing's true strength. Although he hadn't witnessed the scene that day, the fact that the three of them could work together to slay two Three-Star Demon Hunters undoubtedly required absolute power. Ye Zhiqiu was a Three-Star Demon Hunter, but Old Master Wu clearly observed that the power fluctuations he emitted that day were inferior to those of the female Demon Hunter. If Ye Zhiqiu hadn't concealed his strength, then the three of them would never have been able to slay two veteran Three-Star Demon Hunters.
Yet, the fact was, the two Three-Star Demon Hunters died, and the three of them survived. There was clearly something fishy going on.
Though he had some conjectures and doubts, he was tactful enough not to press for more, because some things were best left unasked. He would naturally know what he needed to know when the time came, and trying to find out what he shouldn't know would only be courting disaster.
Receiving Old Master Wu’s assurance, Yang Haoran smiled and nodded, uttering a phrase he often said to Old Master Wu.
"Heh heh, Old Wu handles things, I'm at ease."
As Yang Haoran’s words fell, Old Master Wu suddenly recalled something.
"Boss, the souls of those two Demon Hunters and that Spirit Master are still in this subordinate's possession. Do you have any other instructions? " Old Master Wu asked.
Yang Haoran pondered briefly before saying with a faint smile.
"How about this: hand over all three of their souls for me to handle. For a while, you should rest well. You've been with me for so long, and I haven't properly given you a vacation. It truly makes me feel a bit ashamed, acting as a hands-off boss for so long."
Yang Haoran naturally intended to interrogate all three souls, especially the Spirit Master's soul, which was a mandatory target for interrogation. He had initially planned to entrust this matter to Old Master Wu, but after a moment's thought, he decided to give Old Master Wu a few days off and handle the interrogation himself.
"Boss, please give me any tasks you have. I have no problem; my personal feelings will not affect important matters. " Old Master Wu said anxiously, his expression urgent.
"Heh heh, of course I trust you. But if you're tired, you should rest. A good balance between work and rest is the right approach. You don't need to persuade me on this; I know what I'm doing. Take out their three souls now. " Yang Haoran said with a smile.
Old Master Wu knew Yang Haoran had made up his mind, so he didn't persist. He nodded, took out a Soul-Gathering Bead from his independent space, and within this Soul-Gathering Bead were two Soul Threads.
To be precise, they shouldn't be called Soul Threads; "Soul Qi" would be more appropriate, as these two Soul Threads were as thick as cigarettes, much more robust compared to the Soul Threads formed by ordinary souls, easily comparable to the Soul Threads that Evil Spirits could conjure within a Soul-Gathering Bead.
These two masses of Soul Qi were precisely the transformed souls of the two Demon Hunters. However, currently, the souls of this husband and wife pair were still in a dormant state, not yet awakened, which was why the Soul Qi remained motionless within the Soul-Gathering Bead.
"Heh heh, truly befitting a Three-Star Demon Hunter; even after death, their souls can rival an Evil Spirit. What a pity. Even so, they are no different from ants before me. I wonder, when the two of you awaken and discover that the 'ant' in your eyes has transformed into a giant, while you yourselves have become ants, you'll surely be quite resentful, won't you?"
Yang Haoran spoke with a smile, then shifted his gaze from the Soul-Gathering Bead back to Old Master Wu.
"These two souls are just for amusement; whether any useful value can be squeezed out of them is hard to say. But the Spirit Master's soul might bring me some surprises."
Yang Haoran gently waved his hand, and the Soul-Gathering Bead, suspended before him, vanished, drawn into his independent space.
"The Spirit Master's soul and his Guardian Spirit are both within this subordinate's Soul Armament. I will retrieve them for Boss now."
Old Master Wu's expression was serious. In front of Yang Haoran, he directly opened his Heaven Soul.
"Heaven Soul! Open!"
With a low shout, Old Master Wu's Heaven Soul opened, and a powerful surge of Spirit Power radiated from him. Everyone else in the villa immediately sensed this potent energy fluctuation.
"Just taking a look at Old Wu's Soul Armament, no need to be nervous. Carry on as usual."
The other people in the villa had varied expressions, all thinking something had happened. However, Yang Haoran’s voice suddenly resounded through the villa, bringing them back to calm.
Amidst the swirling Yin Qi beside him, Old Master Wu took out a black bell. This black bell didn't look particularly special in design, but the bloody hands adorning its surface appeared incredibly hideous and terrifying.
This black bell was precisely the first Soul Armament Old Master Wu obtained after opening his Heaven Soul: the Soul Guide Bell.
Old Master Wu gently waved his hand, and the Soul Guide Bell soared into the air, rapidly enlarging above their heads. In the blink of an eye, it grew to the size of an adult water buffalo and slowly began to rotate.
After the Soul Guide Bell grew larger, the horrifying ghostly hands on its surface now appeared even more grotesque and terrifying, as if they could come alive at any moment and crawl out from within the bell.
"Heh heh, your Soul Armament looks quite interesting. Is it a special Soul Armament?"
Yang Haoran wasn't in a hurry for the Spirit Master's soul. Instead, he had developed a certain interest in Old Master Wu's Soul Armament.
Although Old Master Wu had only just opened his Heaven Soul and acquired his own Soul Armament, he had read many books, and Yang Haoran's study was always open to them. Thus, he had some understanding of Soul Armaments and knew what Yang Haoran meant by his question.
"This subordinate's Soul Armament does bear some resemblance to a special Soul Armament, but it could also be considered an attack-type Soul Armament; its method of attack is just a bit unique. " Old Master Wu said, a little uncertainly.
"Oh?"
Seeing Yang Haoran's interest intensify, Old Master Wu proceeded to explain.
"This Soul Armament, which this subordinate has named the Soul Guide Bell, can, for a certain period of time, stun a target's mind, causing their soul to become unguarded and their spirit dazed, losing all ability to act, including attacking or defending. Even incorporeal ghosts are no exception. The duration depends on my strength and the opponent's strength."
Old Master Wu paused briefly, then continued to explain.
"Aside from this ability, this subordinate's Soul Guide Bell has another capability: these bloody ghostly hands can be controlled by me to detach from the bell and, in an instant, forcibly pull the target's soul out of their physical body. If dealing with incorporeal ghosts, it is even more convenient; the ghost's Spirit Body can be directly and forcibly drawn into the Soul Guide Bell. Furthermore, souls taken into the Soul Guide Bell can be retrieved at any time; as long as I do not intend for them to undergo Soul Transformation, they will not undergo Soul Transformation."
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