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Published at 30th of January 2024 08:07:52 AM


Chapter 173

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Chapter 173 Interrogation

Upon seeing the Wuhu Guardian, who was jumping around due to being burned by a clump of Nine Abyssal Flame, Gu He nodded with a smile.

It seemed that this Nine Abyssal Flame could indeed directly harm the soul. Although any energy or qi reaching a certain level could damage the soul, undoubtedly, the Nine Abyssal Flame was something the soul truly feared.

Under the burning of Gu He's Nine Abyssal Flame, the already heavily injured Wuhu Guardian was further harmed. Its soul almost seemed transparent, as if it could turn into nothingness at any moment.

Seeing the Wuhu Guardian on the verge of becoming nothingness, Gu He waved his hand, and the Nine Abyssal Flame slowly dissipated. He then took out a jade bottle from his storage ring, beckoned, and a suction force directly pulled the Wuhu Guardian's soul into the bottle. He sealed the bottle with flames on his fingers.

Putting the bottle into his storage ring, Gu He finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he captured this guy, his goal would be achieved. Without the Wuhu Guardian, he could act more freely within the Cloud Mist Sect.

Looking at the destroyed mountains below, Gu He shook his head slightly, and his figure disappeared into the void.

After a while, Gu He had returned to the courtyard.

Entering his room, Gu He took out the jade bottle containing the Wuhu Guardian's soul.

As his gaze swept over the bottle, Gu He's eyes narrowed slightly. He released his soul power and securely sealed the entire room. The Dou Ancestor's methods were extremely mysterious, and Gu He naturally felt a bit wary. Although he was currently heavily injured, he couldn't completely ignore a counterattack from a Dou Ancestor powerhouse.

However, even in the prime of the Wuhu Guardian, he could suppress it. Now, with only the soul remaining, as long as he was careful, there shouldn't be any problems.

Looking at the jade bottle in his hand, Gu He touched the mouth of the bottle. The fluctuation of the invisible flames gradually faded until it dissipated completely.

As the flames vanished, an illusory soul rushed out in a hurry, desperately shooting towards the ceiling.

Gu He flicked his finger, and an invisible flame barrier suddenly appeared above the ceiling. The illusory soul collided with it, erupting with a sharp sound. Soon, a miserable scream echoed.

Watching the illusory soul scurrying in the flame barrier, Gu He smiled faintly. He formed hand seals, and the invisible flame barrier descended accurately, wrapping the soul before slowly descending.

"Hehe, Wuhu Guardian, why run so fast?"

Smiling at the cautious Wuhu Guardian hiding in the flame shield, afraid to touch the surrounding flame barrier, Gu He said with a smile.

"Do...do you know my identity?"

Gu He had inadvertently revealed the identity of the "Wuhu Guardian," causing the Wuhu Guardian to be shocked and unbelievably look at Gu He.

At this moment, Gu He, without the concealment of the Red Lotus Platform, revealed his true face.

"You...are you Gu He?"

Staring at Gu He's somewhat familiar face, the Wuhu Guardian widened his eyes, full of disbelief.

As a sixth-grade alchemist, Gu He had long been targeted by the Wuhu Guardian. Even with a slight change in appearance, he was easily recognized by the Wuhu Guardian.

At this moment, the Wuhu Guardian's mind was like a stormy sea, overturning everything he knew. Gu He, a sixth-grade alchemist at the Dou Ancestor realm, had become so powerful. This couldn't be possible!

This couldn't be true!

The Wuhu Guardian stared at Gu He, unwilling to accept this scene.

"Wuhu Guardian has sharp eyes; indeed, it's me, Gu He."

Facing the Wuhu Guardian's accusation, Gu He didn't mind and admitted directly.

"Gu He, who are you really?"

Seeing Gu He admitting, the Wuhu Guardian calmed down.

At this moment, various thoughts flashed through his mind as he began to speculate about Gu He's true identity.

Ancient family?

Alchemy Tower?

Or maybe a top-notch beast race family?

As for Gu He's original position as an honorary elder of the Cloud Mist Sect, the Wuhu Guardian had already dismissed it from his mind.

A powerful Dou Ancestor, especially a high-level one, willingly becoming an honorary elder of a small Cloud Mist Sect? It was laughable!

Facing the Wuhu Guardian's questioning, Gu He smiled faintly, "Wuhu Guardian, don't you know who I am? I've been in the Cloud Mist Sect for so many years."

Seeing that Gu He didn't want to admit it, the Wuhu Guardian no longer pressed. In his mind, Gu He should be a powerhouse from some other clan lurking in the Cloud Mist Sect.

“What exactly do you want? The protectors of the Soul Hall all have soul imprints in the Soul Hall. If you kill me, it will surely be noticed, and the enforcers of the Soul Hall will not spare you!” After a moment of silence, the Wuhu Guardian glared at Gu He, loudly growling.

"Don't threaten me with that."

Regarding the Wuhu Guardian's threat, Gu He obviously didn't buy into it. He said indifferently, "Even if there is a soul imprint left, so what? Can the Soul Hall determine that I killed you?"

"Don't worry, I just want to ask a few questions. As long as the Wuhu Guardian tells the truth, I won't kill you." Gu He neither confirmed nor denied, smiling.

At these words, the Wuhu Guardian's eyes flickered, then sneered, "What do you want to know?"

"Tell me information related to several halls of the Soul Hall." Gu He sat in a chair and asked softly.

"Soul Hall information?"

The Wuhu Guardian was stunned, looking at Gu He with surprise. Most people avoided them, but this guy dared to actively inquire about this information.

"Kid, you really have the guts. Don't think that a bit of strength can make you arrogant. In the eyes of the Soul Hall, exterminating you is just a piece of cake. If you are sensible, let me go early; otherwise... ah!"

Before the Wuhu Guardian finished speaking, the invisible flame barrier around him suddenly contracted, finally adhering to his soul. The scorching high temperature made his body emit a sizzling sound, and a piercing scream echoed once again.

After about half a minute of roasting, the flames slowly retreated, leaving behind an extremely weak soul.

Gu He glanced indifferently at the Wuhu Guardian and said flatly, "This is not the answer I want. Don't think I dare not kill you, and before killing you, I will let you enjoy enough pain."

"You!" With a resentful gaze fixed on Gu He and looking at the burning invisible flame barrier around him, the Wuhu Guardian's eyes revealed a touch of horror. After a long time, he said unwillingly, "What information do you want to know?"

Gu He asked slowly, "How powerful is the Soul Hall exactly?"

At these words, a sneer appeared in the eyes of the Wuhu Guardian. He said, "Asking this question, aren't you afraid of being struck? The Soul Hall has strict levels, just among the protectors, there are three levels: heaven, earth, and human. I am just a human-level guardian, and above the guardians, there are revered elders with high status. Their strength, even in the entire continent of Dou Qi, is rarely rivaled. Don't be arrogant just because you have Dou Ancestor strength. In our Soul Hall's eyes, you only need a small branch hall, and it can directly exterminate you."

Hearing the Wuhu Guardian's words, even though Gu He had read the original work, he couldn't help but feel a bit prepared. Now, listening to the Wuhu Guardian's words, his eyes couldn't help but show a trace of seriousness.

The power of the Soul Hall was truly terrifying!

Powerful experts at the Dou Ancestor level were only the lowest-ranking protectors?

What about those of higher ranks?

It seems that he still needs to continue hiding.

If his identity is exposed prematurely, it might bring disaster.

"In this northwest region, how many of your people are there?" Gu He lightly tapped the table and asked slowly.

The movements of the people in the Soul Hall are mysterious and hard to guard against. If he can understand their whereabouts, Gu He has a way to deal with them one by one.

"I don't know about this. People from our Soul Hall always act mysteriously. In this northwest region, besides dealing with a guardian named Iron, I don't know anything about others." The Wuhu Guardian truthfully answered.

"Iron Guardian?"

At these words, Gu He's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise and blurted out, "Are you referring to the one from the Chu Empire?"

"Have you seen him?"

Hearing Gu He's answer, the Wuhu Guardian's heart jumped, and a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

Where did Gu He come from? Not only did he know his identity, but now he also knew the identity of the Iron Guardian.

If it weren't for the completely different methods shown by Gu He, the Wuhu Guardian couldn't help but suspect that Gu He also came from the Soul Hall.

"You don't need to ask too much, just answer my questions honestly." Seeing the Wuhu Guardian asking questions again, Gu He frowned, indifferent.

As he spoke, the surrounding burning flames slowly approached.

Upon witnessing this scene, the Wuhu Guardian's expression changed, and he couldn't help but speak, "Wait, I'll talk. That Iron Guardian, like me, is also at the guardian level. However, he is only a human-level guardian, while I am a earth-level guardian."

"Don't you have any higher-ups to contact?" Gu He asked in return. "I remember that the Soul Hall assigns soul-catching tasks. Where do you usually go to report your tasks?"

"Each time we go out, we have a set task quota that must be completed within a specified time. We need to return to the headquarters to report. However, the Soul Hall has many branch halls on the continent, and the places where we report our souls are these branch halls."

"Do you know the locations of several branch halls?" Gu He continued to press.

"Two. Every time we go out on a mission, a human-level guardian is only qualified to know the location of one branch hall, while an earth-level guardian can know two, and a heaven-level guardian can know three," the Wuhu Guardian replied, casting a covert glance at the flames swirling around him. Feeling the intense heat, the Wuhu Guardian's soul trembled slightly as he reluctantly spoke.

"As a earth-level guardian, you must know the locations of two branch halls, right? Where are they?" Gu He, with narrowed eyes, asked slowly.

Biting his teeth, the Wuhu Guardian shook his head, "This is a Soul Hall secret. If exposed, my fate won't be much better than dying in your hands!"

A cold light flashed in Gu He's jet-black eyes as he clenched his hand, causing the invisible flame barrier to tightly contract around the Wuhu Guardian. Hissing sounds accompanied the intense pain, and the Wuhu Guardian's desperate cries echoed again.

"You have two choices: either endure the flames and die now, or pray that your leaking of information won't be known by the Soul Hall," Gu He said indifferently, looking at the Wuhu Guardian enveloped in white smoke.

"You bastard! Fine, I'll talk, let me go!" The Wuhu Guardian had just cursed, and the temperature of the invisible flames suddenly increased. In great pain, he hurriedly shouted.

Hearing his voice, the contracted flame barrier slowly expanded, revealing the limp and weakened soul.

"The two branch halls I know of are one located very far from the Chu Empire, in the Tianxin Empire near the center of the continent and the junction with the northwest region. It's called the Tianzang Gorge. The other one is in the Black Horn Domain." The Wuhu Guardian's soul trembled slightly as he reluctantly spoke.

"Tianzang Gorge in the Tianxin Empire and the Black Horn Domain?"

At these words, Gu He murmured softly with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He hadn't expected that there would be a Soul Hall branch in the Black Horn Domain.

Seeing the strange expression on Gu He's face, the Wuhu Guardian thought that this guy was attracting the attention of the Soul Hall and couldn't help but be horrified.

"Gu He, don't think that having a bit of strength is enough to deal with our Soul Hall's powerful figures."

"Do you know the foundation of our Soul Hall? Do you know the strength of our Soul Hall's Lord?" The Wuhu Guardian questioned with some lack of confidence.

Gu He coldly looked at the Wuhu Guardian, "Have you seen the Lord of the Soul Hall?"

Gu He was quite surprised. The Wuhu Guardian was just a small earth-level guardian; he shouldn't have the qualifications to deal with the Lord of the Soul Hall.

Upon hearing Gu He's question, the Wuhu Guardian's expression became somewhat strange. After a long while, he sneered, "The Lord is mysterious and unpredictable. Not to mention a lowly human-level guardian like me, even a heaven-level guardian probably rarely sees him. In the entire Soul Hall, except for a few revered elders and a few others, no one knows the Lord's true strength."

"Heh heh, but to be able to develop the Soul Hall to such a vast extent, even if you use your ass, you can tell how terrifying the Lord's strength is. Frankly speaking, you guys don't even have the qualifications to come into contact with such top-tier experts."

"If you don't want to endure the pain of roasting again, just answer my questions. The rest of your words can rot in your stomach." Gu He's gaze was ice-cold as he scanned him, then asked again, "Tell me about the transaction between you and Yun Shan in detail."

"Yun Shan?"

Hearing Gu He's words, the Wuhu Guardian sighed inwardly. It seemed that this guy really knew everything.

With a sigh in his heart, the Wuhu Guardian reluctantly said, "Yunshan has already taken the Blood Soul Pill. After he breaks through to the Dou Ancestor realm, he will help me with three things. Of course, if he fails to break through, I will seize the opportunity to take his soul."

After listening, Gu He asked calmly, "What is the Blood Soul Pill?"

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