Chapter 78

Humei's words made a lot of sense.

Moreover, even if it were a powerhouse like Shihun Old Ancestor or Duotian Old Ancestor, they couldn't say that Humei was wrong after hearing her words—people are supposed to do what's best for themselves. This is even more so for cultivators!

If Hu Donghan had the Spirit Medicine Ghost, it would indeed significantly increase the Yin Soul Sect's strength in the future. However, for Hu Donghan, it wouldn't be as good as having a high-quality ghost spirit!

Possessing a high-quality ghost spirit means a faster cultivation speed and the potential to reach a higher realm in the future! If Hu Donghan were to make the decision himself, he would definitely kill the Spirit Medicine Ghost and replace it with a new, more advanced spirit ghost, and even Duotian Old Ancestor couldn't stop him!

As for Hu Donghan, he shook his head slightly in response to Humei's questioning and said, "Girl, you know. I said I would never accept any help from you, and I mean it!"

"You little brat... Are you trying to make me angry? I can only give you this high-quality little Asura now!" Humei stretched out her hands, grabbed Hu Donghan's head, and spun it around a couple of times. "In a little while, when my master returns, there won't be a chance anymore! After this disciple initiation ceremony ends, my master will definitely make me control this little Asura first..."

Hu Donghan still shook his head and said, "Girl, I said I won't, and I won't!" He paused and continued, "Besides, girl, didn't we agree last time? If I haven't made any progress when we meet again, whatever you say goes. But if I have made progress, you can't force me. Now, half a year has passed, and I joined the Earth Fire Hall on my own, obtained a low-quality ghost spirit, Fragrant Ghost, and advanced from the first level of Qi Cultivation to the fourth level. I can rank among the upper-middle in the same batch of disciples..."

"I'm going to force you, what can you do about it?" Humei interrupted Hu Donghan before he could finish, then stretched out her hand to put the little Asura into the soul ring and handed it to Hu Donghan.

Hu Donghan didn't take it but asked in return, "Girl, do you still not trust me? In these thirteen years, have you ever seen me do anything without being sure?"

"You... you little brat!" Humei was stunned for a moment, then helplessly put the soul ring back and gritted her teeth, "Fine! Since you're so confident, let's make another agreement!"

"Yin Soul Sect cultivators, if they cultivate normally, can reach the Foundation Establishment stage in about six years! Since you're so capable, let's cut the time in half, three years to reach the Foundation Establishment stage. That means, in two years and two months, you must reach the Foundation Establishment stage! If you don't meet my requirements by then, I'll have my master bring you to the Law Enforcement Hall, and I'll personally teach you!"

After saying this, Humei glared with puffed-up eyes, as if daring him to refuse.

Hu Donghan nodded and said, "Alright! Let's do it your way!"

Hu Donghan didn't feel much pressure about reaching the Foundation Establishment stage in two years. At his current pace, if he couldn't reach it in two years, he would be too weak. Now, the Spirit Medicine Ghost can already refine middle-grade Qi Cultivation pills, and Hu Donghan is cultivating daily with these pills. In a while, when the old medicine mountain's spirit herbs are harvested, the Spirit Medicine Ghost will start refining Qi Cultivation pills again, and there's a good chance that high-grade Qi Cultivation pills will appear! At that time, Hu Donghan's cultivation will surely progress even faster!

Seeing Hu Donghan agree, Humei's expression relaxed, and she said, "By the way, little brother. It's been ten months since we left home, and I want to visit the Hu family—do you want to go back together?"

"Yes... it's been ten months..."

Hearing this, Hu Donghan's expression became dazed for a moment, then he said, "Since the girl wants to go back, I'll go too! New disciples seem to have a fifteen-day family visitation leave every year..."

"That's good... This time, I want to bring our godfather and godmother to live in the mortal market near the Yin Soul Sect. In the future, if we want to meet, it won't be as troublesome as it is now... Unfortunately, our godfather and godmother don't have spirit roots; otherwise, bringing them into the immortal sect would be a way to repay their kindness."

Hu Donghan nodded and said, "Mm."

Their godfather and godmother had genuinely treated them well. The Hu family, though wealthy in the mortal world, had things that couldn't compare to a few more years of life.

Bringing the two elders of the Hu family to the Yin Soul Sect, allowing them to enjoy their twilight years and live out their remaining days in peace, was indeed a good choice.

After that, the two chatted for a while. Then, a servant girl knocked on the door to inform them that it was time.

Humei patted Hu Donghan's head, told him to be prepared in two months, and hurriedly left.

As for Hu Donghan, he was led back to the room where the Earth Fire Hall members were staying.

Entering the room, the alchemists were still arguing heatedly. Only Duotian Old Ancestor, upon seeing Hu Donghan enter, slightly opened his eyes and smiled, "Little guy, you can resist the temptation of a high-quality ghost spirit, not bad!"

Old pervert!

Hu Donghan rolled his eyes in exasperation and gave Duotian Old Ancestor a "fair" evaluation.

Soon, it was almost noon.

Two law enforcement disciples came to knock on the door, inviting Duotian Old Ancestor and the others to the previous trial hall.

By the time Duotian Old Ancestor and the others arrived, many Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators were already there. They were greeting each other, bustling about, and having a lively time.

Upon seeing Duotian Old Ancestor appear, these Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators immediately came to pay their respects. Duotian Old Ancestor nodded indifferently a few times and led everyone to the designated area of the Earth Fire Hall.

In the Earth Fire Hall's area, some people had already arrived. These were the Earth Fire Hall's weapon refiners.

These weapon refiners, like the alchemists, didn't pay much attention to Duotian Old Ancestor, even though they saw him. Duotian Old Ancestor was used to this and sat down indifferently at the front, then closed his eyes again.

As for Hu Donghan, he found a spot to sit with the alchemists at the back. Immediately, servant disciples brought wine, fruit drinks, and other refreshments.

As noon approached, many cultivators had found their seats. Then, with the arrival of the Yin Soul Sect's leader, Dugu Long, and the leaders of the other five sects from both the righteous and evil paths, Shihun Old Ancestor slowly descended from the sky with Humei.

At this moment, Shihun Old Ancestor didn't reveal his true appearance as before but was hidden in a cloud of ghostly qi—clearly, he knew his appearance was a bit too much for the audience, so he didn't scare people with his true form.

As for the surrounding cultivators, they showed no reaction, having seen Shihun Old Ancestor's entrance many times before.