Chapter 404: Celebration (Please Subscribe)_1

Qian Yu looked at Elder Xuan again and said, "But for this matter, Elder Xuan, I think it's best if you ask them yourself. I can't decide."

Elder Xuan slightly nodded, "Alright, I just didn't want you to be dissatisfied! After all, during the mentoring period, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong can't leave Sea God's Pavilion."

Qian Yu replied unhurriedly, "Elder Xuan, have you forgotten that I'm also a member of Sea God's Pavilion?"

If Wang Dong can't leave Sea God's Pavilion, can't I still go in?

At these words, Elder Xuan's eyes momentarily flickered...

After realizing his mistake, he couldn't help but think that all these matters he had mentioned were actually non-issues!

As a member of Sea God's Pavilion just like himself, Qian Yu had every right to enter. No one had the reason to stop him!

After contemplating for a moment, Elder Xuan said, "It seems you are right about that. Then I'll go ahead and find Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong."

Qian Yu nodded, "Mm-hmm!"

The next moment, Elder Xuan disappeared in a flash, heading towards the outer courtyard's dormitory building...

Stretching lazily, Qian Yu was about to leave when suddenly...

Several voices rang out behind him...

Qian Yu was stunned for a moment before turning around...

He saw Ma Xiaotao, Beibei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and Tang Ya approaching...

Just as they reached Qian Yu, Xu Sanshi couldn't help but complain, "So you were here! We've been looking for you all over the outer courtyard and couldn't find you."

Beibei looked seriously at Qian Yu and said, "Qian Yu, thank you for everything with Xiao Ya this time. I, Beibei, owe you a favor!"

Tang Ya had told him everything that happened after she returned, especially how Qian Yu was willing to offer two Ninth-grade Soul Guidance Devices in exchange for the Hao Tian Clan Sect Master's help. This made him feel deeply guilty...

Ninth-grade Soul Guidance Devices were invaluable, their worth couldn't be measured in golden soul coins. Any Soul Master should know that!

Seeing Beibei suddenly saying such things, Tang Ya couldn't help but have a look of relief in her eyes...

Qian Yu said indifferently, "Big Brother Beibei, Sister Tang Ya is one of my closest people. It's what I should do, so don't worry too much about it!"

Jiang Nannan beside him also pulled at Beibei's sleeve to remind him, "That's right, Beibei. Saying it like that makes our relationship seem too formal."

Xu Sanshi chimed in, "Beibei, though I'm not really in a position to criticize you, isn't treating Qian Yu like an outsider like this?"

Of course, there would be no problem in saying such things to someone you're not that close with...

Beibei immediately realized his mistake and quickly explained to Qian Yu, "Qian Yu, I..."

Tang Ya gently held his hand and said with a smile, "Beibei, there's no need to explain anymore. I'm sure Qian Yu already understands what you mean. Besides, is there a problem with Qian Yu helping out his Sister Tang Ya?"

Beibei, at a loss for words, simply shook his head, "Mm... No problem."

Qian Yu's eyes turned to Ma Xiaotao. "Sister Xiao Tao, have you all taken the Immortal Herbs?"

He felt that everyone's aura had strengthened somewhat from before...

Ma Xiaotao nodded, "Yes, we administered them as soon as we got back. My soul power rank has broken through to Level 78."

After consuming the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, her soul power rank had only increased by four levels...

Perhaps once her soul power rank had reached Soul Saint, external substances would not have a very noticeable effect...

Moreover, the main effect of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower was to suppress the evil fire...

Beibei then said, "Both Sanshi and I have broken through to Level 63 Soul Emperor."

Xu Sanshi nodded in agreement...

Jiang Nannan smiled, "I've also broken through to Level 61 Soul Emperor."

Xu Sanshi looked at Tang Ya with puzzled eyes and asked, "Eh, by the way, what is Xiao Ya's current soul power rank?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nannan also expressed her curiosity, "That's right, Xiao Ya hasn't mentioned her soul power rank since she recovered."

Qian Yu's gaze was also fixed on Tang Ya…

He remembered that at the time, Tang Ya was either level 74 or 73...

But after evolving her Martial Soul into the Bluesilver Emperor and taking the Fragrance Damask Immortal, she had to have reached the Eightieth Level Soul Douluo, right?

When Tang Ya heard everyone's questions, she suddenly paused...

After snapping back to reality, she said, "My current soul power rank is Seventy-ninth Level Soul Saint."

Then, seven Soul Rings slowly rose from under her feet...

Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black!

Xu Sanshi swallowed hard and said, "I... I'm going? Seventy-ninth Level Soul Saint! And with seven Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, how is that possible!"

Jiang Nannan's voice trembled as she asked, "Xiao Ya... just how did you cultivate?"

Ma Xiaotao stared blankly at the seven Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings under Tang Ya's feet, "Could it be that in such a short time, she's surpassed me?"

Being the closest to Tang Ya, Bei Bei exclaimed in shock, "Xiao Ya's soul power rank is so high now??"

His heart was both joyful for her and slightly disheartened...

The disappointment stemmed from his own strength now falling behind Tang Ya's; if it was the former Tang Ya, he felt he could still protect her...

But now, he completely lacked the strength to do so...

Tang Ya gave a wry smile and said, "Hmm, it's probably because I got to the Holy Spirit Cult and was subjected to some forbidden techniques, as well as my Martial Soul evolving into the Bluesilver Emperor."

Xu Sanshi let out a sigh, patted Bei Bei on the shoulder, and said, "Hey, Beibei, we really have to work hard now. Tang Ya and Sister Xiao Tao are just about to step into the Soul Douluo rank, and with Qian Yu's talent, it probably won't be long before he breaks through to the Titled Douluo."

Bei Bei also felt a great pressure and nodded seriously, "Yeah!"

After the heavy topic passed, Jiang Nannan raised an eyebrow in confusion and said, "Right, besides discussing this, isn't there something else we're here for?"

Xu Sanshi stroked his chin and pondered, "Hmm, I remember it was to celebrate Tang Ya's return, and Yuhao as well as Wang Dong being taken as disciples by Elder Mu, so...!"

"Grilled fish!"

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Following that, the group of six quickly found Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, and everyone gathered by the Sea God's Lake...

Huo Yuhao was the first to take out fishing tools from his storage soul tool and handed them to each person, and then they all started to cast their lines and fish...

Meanwhile, a figure lay leisurely by the side, none other than Xuan Zi!

His eyes watched this cheerful scene before him, gleaming with a hint of reflection...

Then, after a fishing session that lasted for several hours, everyone caught a hundred or so fish with succulent flesh...

Huo Yuhao expertly set up the stove, then gutted the fish, sprinkled spices, and began to roast them...

Soon, the entire area around Sea God's Lake was filled with the rich and enticing aroma of fish...

Huo Yuhao picked up a crispy brown grilled fish and handed it to Xuan Zi...

He smiled and said, "Elder Xuan, see if the taste has changed?"

As the oldest and most respected person there, Xuan Zi naturally had to be served first...

Elder Xuan took the grilled fish, sniffed it lightly, and then unabashedly started eating, leaving only bones within seconds...

Afterward, he licked his lips with an unfinished longing and said, "Eh, it's so-so, a bit tastier than my chicken drumsticks."

"Hahahaha~"

After Huo Yuhao finished grilling, everyone grabbed a delicious-smelling grilled fish and savored it with relish...

The afternoon passed in joy and laughter...

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