Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

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Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy – Mingde Hall

Mingde Hall was a vast and imposing space. The interior was decorated with a metallic aesthetic, dominated by soft golden hues accented with silver. While not overly luxurious, it exuded a sense of practicality and solid craftsmanship. A plaque inscribed with the words Mingde Hall hung prominently from the ceiling, a testament to the hall's significance.

Within the hall stood three individuals—two men and one woman. One was elderly, while the other two were younger. They seemed to be engrossed in a discussion.

"Join the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy? Serve Mingde Hall in the future?" Xiao Yan raised an eyebrow at the proposal. After a brief pause, he shook his head and replied earnestly, "Sir, I must apologize. I've always valued my freedom above all else. If joining the academy means I'll be bound to serve others in the future, I'd rather decline."

"Young man, your ambitions are quite lofty." Jing Hongchen, the elder, chuckled. Without further ado, he continued in a serious tone, "As I mentioned earlier, if you join the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, the academy will dedicate all its resources to nurturing you into an outstanding soul engineer. Of course, such an investment must yield returns."

Jing Hongchen's words left the hall momentarily silent. After a while, Meng Hongchen coughed lightly and interjected, her voice soft yet firm. "Grandfather, don't make things difficult for Yan Xiao. Let him join the academy if he wishes, and how much he learns will depend on his own effort. You don't need to invest so much, nor does he need to repay you."

"Why are you siding with an outsider?" Jing Hongchen shot Meng Hongchen a disapproving glance. In his mind, a genius like Xiao Yan could only serve the Sun Moon Empire. Otherwise…

Xiao Yan, sensing the tension, sighed lightly and raised his head. His gaze, calm yet resolute, met theirs as he spoke, "I'm interested in the Sun Moon Empire's soul tools, and I currently have no other place to go. Joining the academy is acceptable."

"However, I cannot promise to serve Mingde Hall in the future. I value my freedom. That said, since your academy provides me with a place to study and take refuge, I am willing to repay this kindness by helping Miss Meng expel the cold poison in her body."

His words left both Meng Hongchen and Jing Hongchen stunned. They exchanged a glance, their expressions filled with disbelief and urgency. "You… how do you know?" they asked in unison.

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Back in the Mingdou Forest, Yao Lao had detected the cold poison lingering in Meng Hongchen's body. On their journey to Mingdu City, he quietly informed Xiao Yan. Meng Hongchen possessed the Vermilion Ice Toad martial soul, a rare and fearsome ice-attribute venomous beast. This martial soul endowed her with unique dual-attribute cold poison—an amalgamation of ice and fire energies.

The moment Yao Lao saw Meng Hongchen, he had noticed the peculiar crimson hue in her eyes, confirming his diagnosis. Poison masters on the Douluo Continent often suffered from the toxins of their own martial souls, and Meng Hongchen was no exception.

Arms crossed, Yao Lao's voice resonated in Xiao Yan's mind. Following Yao Lao's guidance, Xiao Yan calmly explained, "Miss Meng, does the area around your ribs feel numb on rainy days, with the sensation intensifying over time? And at the end of each month, do you experience sharp, needle-like pain in your chest around noon?"

The hall fell into an eerie silence. Jing Hongchen's shock lingered on his face before it slowly subsided. He fixed Xiao Yan with a scrutinizing gaze and asked solemnly, "Many healing-type soul masters have examined my granddaughter's condition, even Titled Douluo, but none could provide a solution. Why should I believe you can?"

"The poison in Miss Meng's body has accumulated over many years. If left untreated, it will inevitably shorten her lifespan." Xiao Yan glanced at Meng Hongchen, then returned his gaze to Jing Hongchen. He elaborated, "I am an alchemist, a profession you might not have heard of. If you trust me, I can prepare a pill to neutralize some of the poison as a demonstration of my abilities."

"If Miss Meng feels any relief after taking my pill, wouldn't that prove my capability to help her?" Xiao Yan's calm yet confident demeanor left Meng Hongchen with a sense of admiration.

"I trust Yan Xiao, Grandfather." Before Jing Hongchen could respond, Meng Hongchen grabbed his arm and pleaded, her voice tinged with both determination and coquettishness.

Jing Hongchen hesitated, Xiao Yan's words clearly stirring his thoughts. After a brief pause, he said, "Fine. If you can indeed alleviate my granddaughter's condition, you will receive the academy's best resources without any obligations to Mingde Hall. Consider it a fair exchange."

"Agreed," Xiao Yan replied with a polite smile, clasping his hands in respect.

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Minutes Later – A Secluded Room in Mingde Hall

Inside the quiet chamber, Xiao Yan examined Meng Hongchen's condition closely. "Miss Meng, how long has the cold poison been accumulating in your body? To formulate the right treatment, I need to understand your condition in detail."

Meng Hongchen's expression darkened slightly as she replied, "Ever since I awakened my Vermilion Ice Toad martial soul, the poison has been present. It's been at least seven or eight years now."

Xiao Yan nodded thoughtfully, his gaze lingering on her crimson-tinged eyes. After a long moment, he looked away and asked inwardly, "Teacher, what pill should I prepare to treat her?"

Yao Lao's voice sounded exasperated. "You acted so confident earlier; I thought you had a plan. Now you're relying on me?"

"Teacher, who else would I rely on if not you? They wouldn't believe me otherwise." Xiao Yan retorted, smiling faintly.

Shaking his head in resignation, Yao Lao instructed, "To neutralize part of the cold poison, you'll need a Purifying Heart Pill, a second-tier medicinal pill. I'll transfer the recipe to your mind. It's time for you to brush up on your alchemy skills."

Moments later, a flood of information surged into Xiao Yan's consciousness, causing his head to throb slightly. Within the data was the Purifying Heart Pill formula, adapted by Yao Lao to suit the medicinal herbs of the Douluo Continent.

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"Please guard the door and ensure no one disturbs me during the refinement process," Xiao Yan instructed Meng Hongchen and Jing Hongchen seriously.

Jing Hongchen exchanged a glance with his granddaughter before nodding reluctantly. He stepped outside, closing the door behind him.

Xiao Yan wasted no time. With a wave of his hand, a black cauldron appeared on the table. A pale white flame flickered to life at his fingertip and entered the cauldron, heating it rapidly. He retrieved several herbs from his storage ring and began the refinement process.

The faint white flame roared as one herb after another was added. Half an hour later, a set of pristine Purifying Heart Pills was complete.

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"Miss Meng, take one pill daily. There are fifteen pills in this bottle, which will last you half a month. Afterward, I will refine another batch," Xiao Yan explained, handing her the jade bottle.

Meng Hongchen hesitated briefly before taking a pill. The moment it dissolved in her mouth, a wave of refreshing energy surged through her body, easing her pain.

Her admiration for Xiao Yan deepened. "Thank you, Yan Xiao!" Without warning, she leaped forward, embracing him tightly.

Caught off guard, Xiao Yan stiffened, hurriedly calling out, "Sir, I've finished the refinement. You may come in now."

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As Jing Hongchen entered, Meng Hongchen quickly released Xiao Yan, her expression flustered. "Grandfather, Yan Xiao's pill really worked! I feel much better. With him here, I won't have to suffer from the cold poison anymore."

Jing Hongchen's eyes glimmered with calculation as he watched Xiao Yan leave. This boy is full o

f potential. Whether through talent or cunning, I must ensure he remains in Mingde Hall.

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