Chapter 708
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Chapter 708: The Mysterious Elder
“Senior, have I passed the test?”
Su Yi glanced at Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, who still looked quite surprised. He timidly asked, his voice tinged with unease, unsure if he had truly passed the test.
Upon hearing this, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan snapped back to her senses. She exchanged looks with Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu and Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding, before turning her attention back to Su Yi. The shock in her eyes lingered for a moment as she said,
“Of course, you have passed the test. However, the quality of your soul is…”
“What’s wrong?”
Su Yi’s heart tightened, and he stared at Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, worried that something might be wrong with his soul.
“To be honest, I have never encountered a soul of such extraordinary quality in my entire life. The Soul Measuring Yuan Stones in the Yutian Palace of the Central Region are only capable of measuring souls up to a certain level, and it seems they might struggle with your soul’s caliber.”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan’s expression was a mix of shock and a hint of bitterness. The caliber of this soul exceeded anything she had seen before. Even the Soul Measuring Yuan Stones had shattered, making it extremely difficult to determine the level of the soul’s quality.
Hearing this, Su Yi’s expression turned to one of surprise, and he asked, “Senior, did I really pass the test or not?”
“Of course, you passed, but…”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan offered a bitter smile, hesitated for a moment, and then looked at Su Yi with a gentle expression. She added,
“However, I truly cannot say with certainty how high your soul quality reaches. Perhaps someone else can provide more insight. Please follow me.”
“Where are we going?”
Su Yi, feeling helpless, never expected that the Yutian Palace wouldn’t be able to determine the exact extent of his soul quality.
“Don’t worry, you’ll understand once we arrive,” Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan reassured him.
“Go ahead, I’ll wait here,” Xi Wuqing’s shock gradually faded, and seeing this, he spoke to Su Yi.
“Okay.”
Su Yi nodded to Xi Wuqing, then replied to Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan. This was a branch palace of the Yutian Palace. Judging by the Deputy Palace Master’s attitude, it seemed they would not make things difficult for them. Moreover, there were no apparent grievances between them and the Yutian Palace.
Seeing this, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan ignored the others and led Su Yi out of the hall.
“This…”
Bai Mingshan, Jian Wannian, and Zhao Chuannan stood dumbfounded. They weren’t fools; how could they not see the Yutian Palace’s attitude towards Su Yi? It appeared that Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan wanted to speak with the boy privately after taking him away. Perhaps the Yutian Palace was trying to win him over directly.
Observing the expressions on Jian Wannian and the others’ faces, Xi Wuqing glanced at them lightly with a faint smile, and then called out to the Green Emperor,
“Let’s go, let’s wander around. We’ll wait for that boy outside.”
“Yes.”
The Green Emperor nodded, his face filled with pride. The two of them then turned and left, hands behind their backs.
Bai Mingshan and Jian Wannian exchanged glances, the expression on Jian Wannian’s face darkened. His eyes twitched, especially with the gloom hanging on his face.
…
Su Yi followed closely behind Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan as they walked from the testing hall toward the inner court. Su Yi was unsure of where they were headed but continued following her closely.
“I’m not familiar with the esteemed master Yi Su learned from. I have some knowledge of the sects in the Central Region, but I must admit, I’ve never heard of the Overlord Sect. Could it be that it’s not in the Central Region?” Along the way, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan broke the silence with a curious question.
“Replying to the senior, my master has always lived in seclusion in the mountains, and the Overlord Sect is a small sect hidden in the wilderness, never showing itself to the world. That’s why the senior is unaware.”
Su Yi answered carefully, indicating that he had a master backing him, which made him feel reassured.
“Is that so…”
A flicker of doubt passed across Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan’s eyes, but she kept it to herself. She smiled gently at Su Yi and said,
“You don’t need to be so formal. I’m a bit older than you, so if you respect me, just call me ‘brother’.”
“I dare not.”
Su Yi forced a smile. After all, this was the respected Deputy Palace Master of the Yutian Palace. From the way Jian Wannian, Bai Mingshan, and others had treated her, it was clear she was a formidable figure. It wouldn’t be wise to be too casual.
“No need to stand on ceremony. Just call me ‘brother’ from now on. You have extraordinary talent, young brother. Your future is limitless, and it won’t be long before I benefit from your brilliance,” Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan smiled. His eyes were full of insight—he could see the boundless potential in this young man. With time, he would surely rise to great heights in the world.
“This…”
Su Yi felt helpless. Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan had already made his intentions clear. Refusing again would seem inappropriate. With a sigh, Su Yi smiled awkwardly and said,
“In that case, I will not be impolite. From now on, I will call you Senior Brother Guan Lan.”
“Good, that seems much more friendly,” Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan chuckled.
Su Yi smiled. Being in the Central Region without any support, it was a good thing to establish a relationship with Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan.
“Alright, we’re almost there. Inside, someone is waiting for you. Perhaps with your soul quality, the person inside can provide a more accurate assessment.”
As they spoke, they approached a peaceful and quaint little courtyard. Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan pointed to the courtyard and said,
“Someone is already waiting inside.”
“May I ask, Senior Brother Guan Lan, who is inside?”
Su Yi was puzzled, unsure who could be inside. Judging by Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan’s attitude, it seemed that the person inside held a higher status than her.
“Go inside, and you’ll see.”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan smiled faintly, reassuring Su Yi not to worry. Then, she turned and left.
Su Yi was taken aback. The Yutian Palace didn’t seem like it wanted to cause trouble for him, so he walked into the small courtyard without hesitation.
“Come in, please.”
As Su Yi stepped into the courtyard, a voice, ancient and profound, reached his ears.
Su Yi’s eyes widened, and there was no doubt in his mind—inside this small courtyard stood an absolute powerhouse.
The courtyard was simple and showed signs of age, evoking a sense of quietude.
Su Yi walked through a short corridor and entered a small hall.
Inside, an elderly figure had been waiting. He looked at Su Yi with a slight smile and said,
“I never expected that, this time at Yutian Palace in the Central Region, we would encounter such an extraordinary soul.”
Turning to face the elderly figure, Su Yi saw an old man with a kind face, his appearance weathered but filled with vitality. His silver-white hair was tied in a bun, and he wore a grey robe. He appeared to be in his seventies or eighties. His eyes were gentle and kind, resembling a friendly neighbor, which made people feel at ease in his presence.
