Supreme Sword Sovereign

"Kid, you're here?"

Inside the Sword Prison.

Shadow had grown accustomed to Gu Han's occasional visits.

"This lord's Soul Capturing Technique, are you finding it useful... Huh? What happened to the malevolent aura around you?"

He sounded somewhat regretful.

"Tsk tsk, such a pity. With that malevolent aura aiding you, if you practiced demonic techniques, you'd progress twice as fast! What do you say, have you considered my offer to become my disciple?"

"No!"

Gu Han's refusal was crisp and decisive.

"Not as a Named Disciple, but as a direct disciple!"

"Still no!"

"You..."

Shadow's voice hitched.

"Then what are you here for! Are you so bored you've come to mock this lord?"

"I came to thank you."

Gu Han's expression became more serious.

Without the Soul Capturing Technique Shadow had taught him, avenging his father's death and cleansing his name wouldn't have gone as smoothly.

"Thank me?"

Shadow's demeanor brightened.

"Are you planning to release me?"

"No."

"Then how do you plan to thank me?"

"I haven't decided yet."

"..."

Shadow trembled with anger.

This bastard, how shameless can he be!

No, this wasn't just shamelessness, this was outright insolence!

"By the way."

Gu Han suddenly seemed a bit embarrassed.

"I have a question for you."

"...Speak!"

"I have a friend..."

Hearing the familiar tone, Shadow's heart tightened.

Sure enough.

As soon as Gu Han finished speaking, Shadow was completely enraged.

"Didn't I tell you before! I am a Demon Lord! A Demon Lord! I only know how to kill, not to save! Whatever nonsense Cold Poison, I can't cure it, tell your friend to wait for death!"

"Really no way?"

Shadow's blunt response made Gu Han suspicious.

"Think again."

"No! No!"

Shadow roared incessantly.

"How many times must this lord tell you, you..."

He stopped mid-sentence.

Something seemed to dawn on him, and his tone changed, suddenly becoming more conciliatory.

"Well, it's not that there's no way."

"What way?"

"If it's about releasing you, then forget it!"

Gu Han shook his head.

That was his bottom line.

Without the strength to protect himself, he would never let Shadow out.

"Of course not."

Shadow understood.

There was no chance Gu Han would release him, so he didn't bother mentioning it.

"What's the requirement?"

Gu Han was now curious.

"I haven't decided yet!"

Shadow mimicked Gu Han.

"When this lord has decided, I will naturally tell you!"

"..."

Gu Han hesitated.

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"Fine!"

After a moment, he nodded.

"I agree!"

"Huh?"

Shadow was surprised.

If Gu Han had agreed without a second thought, he would have doubted his sincerity, but from Gu Han's reaction, it was clear that once he agreed to a request, he wouldn't go back on his word.

"This friend, is he important to you?"

"First time we met."

"And you're helping him this much?"

"He helped me."

Gu Han's expression turned serious again.

"I don't like owing favors. He helped me, so naturally, I'll help him!"

"I've helped you too."

"That's different. If you hadn't helped me, you would have been killed by me."

"..."

Shadow was left speechless by the retort, almost exploding with rage again.

After a long while, he calmed down.

"His body is already deeply afflicted with cold, and I'm not skilled in medicine. I can't think of a way to save him! However, his condition doesn't require treatment!"

"Not required?"

"Strictly speaking, he's already considered to have a Cold Body, though it's somewhat inferior, it's still a special constitution. With the right techniques, he can turn the cold into a strength and eliminate the threat to his life. Of course, with such a constitution... his future achievements will be mediocre at best!"

"Do you have a technique?"

"Of course!"

"Aren't you a Demon Cultivator? Where did you get such a technique?"

"I took it!"

Shadow's interest was piqued.

"When this lord conquered the universe, I took whatever I wanted! No resources, I took them! No techniques, I took them! No women... cough cough, kid, there are many benefits to cultivating the demonic path, are you sure you're not interested..."

"Give me the technique!"

"..."

Shadow's enthusiasm was cut short, and he glared at Gu Han before casually outlining a technique.@@novelbin@@

"This technique is average, but the concept is good. It takes an extreme approach, almost as if it was tailor-made for a Cold Body. I found it interesting back then, so I memorized it."

"This technique..."

The more Gu Han read, the more profound it seemed.

"What rank is it?"

"By your terms here, Heavenly Rank."

Shadow said nonchalantly.

Heavenly Rank!

Gu Han's heart skipped a beat!

It was likely that the entire Great Qi Dynasty couldn't find a technique above Mysterious Rank, yet Shadow casually threw out a Heavenly Rank technique!

And this was considered mediocre?

"Then..."

He took a deep breath.

"How does this compare to the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Scripture?"

"Compare what! That Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Scripture is a supreme scripture that leads directly to the highest realm of the demonic path! Even I have yet to fully comprehend it. To compare this to that is an insult!"

"And this?"

Gu Han pointed at the Sword Prison.

"Of course, it doesn't compare!"

A hint of wariness flashed in Shadow's eyes.

"The strength of this Sword Intent is something I've rarely seen in my life! The master of this Sword Intent has a cultivation level beyond my understanding! Heh, no wonder you're not interested in becoming my disciple. With such a heaven-defying sword heritage, comparable to the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Scripture, other techniques are naturally trash to you."

"Unexpected."

Gu Han was somewhat surprised.

"You can be humble too."

"I've never been arrogant! On the contrary, it's you. With such a fascinating world outside, you never take the initiative to ask. Where is your ambition?"

"If my cultivation level is sufficient, I will naturally see all the world's wonders. If it's not, knowing more is futile."

"You see it clearly."

Shadow waved his hand dismissively.

"Alright, I've given you the technique, now stop bothering me!"

"You just said..."

Gu Han didn't move.

"Do you have many of these Heavenly Rank techniques?"

"Not all are Heavenly Rank. I only collect the finest. Those common trash techniques, even if they surpass Heavenly Rank, I can't be bothered to glance at them... Huh? What do you want with this information!"

Gu Han smiled.

It was the joy of discovering a treasure.

...

Outside.

Manager Li paced back and forth anxiously, tempted to wake Gu Han, but clinging to that one in a million chance, he held back.

Beside him.

Ah-Sha was bored and sleepy.

Suddenly.

Gu Han opened his eyes.

"Young Master!"

Ah-Sha wiped her drool, her face filled with joy, "You're awake!"

"Kid."

Manager Li's voice trembled, "Have you... found a solution?"

Not just him.

Even Doctor Xue and the Seventh Prince stared intently at Gu Han, knowing the chances were slim, but still couldn't help feeling a twinge of nervousness.

"I have!"

Gu Han exhaled lightly and repeated Shadow's words after careful selection.

"So, the cold qi in the Seventh Prince's body doesn't need to be suppressed, nor is there any need to suppress it. As long as we can find a suitable technique, this cold qi won't take his life. Instead, it will become the greatest aid on his path of cultivation!"

As his words fell, the room fell silent.

Only Ah-Sha blinked, uncertain if she understood.

"What's wrong with you all?"

Gu Han was puzzled.

"Kid...!"

Manager Li was almost incoherent.

"You're saying... the prince... he has a special constitution?"

Special constitution.

Extremely rare.

Even in the hundred years since the founding of the Great Qi Dynasty, with its vast population, only three people with special constitutions had emerged: one was the founding emperor, one had gone to a higher sect early, and the other... was now in the royal family!

"Strictly speaking..."

Gu Han wanted to say 'mediocre.'

But seeing the hopeful look on the Seventh Prince's face, he quickly corrected himself.

"It counts... I guess."

"Empress!"

Manager Li was moved to tears.

"Did you see that? The prince... he has a special constitution! If you know this from the afterlife, you can rest in peace!"

"Young Master..."

Ah-Sha quietly approached.

"What's a special constitution? Is it impressive?"

"That..."

Gu Han touched his nose.

Impressive my foot!

Compared to your Eyes of Truth bloodline, it's the mediocre of the mediocre!

"Brilliant! Brilliant indeed!"

Aside.

Doctor Xue was full of admiration.

"I was mistaken before, only thinking about suppressing the Cold Poison, never considering this aspect! Alas, young friend, your insight and experience far surpass mine, truly making me feel ashamed!"

"Hehe!"

Ah-Sha was delighted.

"The young master is amazing! Even while sleeping, he can figure out a way to save someone!"

"..."

Gu Han was embarrassed.

In fact, it wasn't Doctor Xue's lack of insight; after all, he was only skilled in medicine and naturally didn't know much else. Moreover, he was facing a dimensionally superior attack from an unfathomable Demon Lord.

"Alas..."

Suddenly.

A sigh sounded.

It was from the Seventh Prince.

"It's too late..."

His face was filled with bitterness.

"If I had met Brother Gu earlier, I might have had a chance, but now... Doctor Xue, how long do I have left? A month? Two months? I'm afraid the next time the Cold Poison flares up, I'll be doomed."

Click.

Manager Li and Doctor Xue's hearts skipped a beat.

The joy that had just appeared on their faces vanished without a trace.

Such techniques suitable for a Cold Body were extremely special and precious, not to mention hard to find. Not just in the Great Qi Dynasty, but even in the entire Eastern Wasteland, it would be a miracle to find one. Even if they did, how could the Seventh Prince wait that long?

"Aren't you a prince?"

Ah-Sha was puzzled.

"Shouldn't your family have a lot of power? Ask them to help you find it!"

"It's useless."

The Seventh Prince smiled bitterly.

"They... won't care about my life or death."

"Your Highness!"

Manager Li shouted sternly, "You must not give up so easily! You are the only blood of the Empress, and I would sacrifice my life, even if I have to scour the entire Eastern Wasteland, to find this technique for you!"

"Alas..."

Doctor Xue sighed.

Clearly, Manager Li had lost his reason in his excitement.

"Young Master..."

Ah-Sha, recalling her own experiences, looked downcast.

"He's so pitiful!"

"..."

Gu Han was speechless.

I haven't even finished speaking, and you're all acting like it's life or death. Is it really necessary?

"That..."

He cleared his throat.

"I have the technique."