"Such arrogance, you dare not put us in your eyes!"
Along with an ancient voice echoing from all directions, Shui Yueruo's expression in the small courtyard suddenly changed.
Shui Yueruo immediately exclaimed: "Shui Tian Sect? That's impossible. I clearly left in an extremely concealed manner. How did you find me?"
"Hmph, the strength of Shui Tian Sect is not something a junior who has just broken through to Soul Douluo can understand."
As soon as the words fell, three figures leapt in from outside the courtyard and landed inside.
The three of them looked to be in their seventies or eighties. Their appearances were aged, but their eyes faintly glimmered with sharp light. A faint blue soul power enveloped their bodies, and an oppressive aura spread from them. Anyone who saw them would know these three were not to be trifled with.
Shui Wuhen, who was drinking tea, casually glanced at the three people near the courtyard wall.
"Level 83, Level 85, Level 89. Indeed, three Soul Douluo. The Dean Shui didn't lie."
The three Grand Elders of Shui Tian Sect did not deliberately conceal their aura, so Shui Wuhen could instantly see their levels.
After entering, the three did not look at Shui Yueruo, who was clearly the strongest on the surface, but instead went straight toward Shui Wuhen.
Then, the leading peak Level 89 Soul Douluo Grand Elder stepped forward. His wrinkled face forced out a smile as he said, "Little brother, was the medicine that helped Shui Yueruo break through to Soul Douluo refined by you?"
Before Shui Wuhen could respond, the second Grand Elder on his left suddenly said with a sinister expression, "Big brother, why waste words with him? Just capture him and interrogate him slowly. All his secrets will naturally become ours."
"Shut up!"
However, as soon as he spoke, he was immediately reprimanded by the Great Grand Elder of Shui Tian Sect. At the same time, he sent a voice transmission: "That pill is something that must be consumed. Show him respect, or aren't you afraid he'll cause trouble behind the scenes?"
Hearing this, the Second Grand Elder frowned and also transmitted his voice: "Big brother, you are too cautious. He's just a little kid, what waves can he make? If you're really afraid, just interrogate him more harshly."
"Hehe, he is not an ordinary junior. He is the leader of the Continental Elite Tournament team. The reason Skywater Academy won the championship was entirely because of Shui Wuhen.
During the Elite Tournament, this Shui Wuhen had already reached Soul Emperor. Combined with his self-created soul skills, even ordinary Soul Sages are not his match. It's just that his cultivation time is short. If a few more years pass and he breaks through to Soul Douluo, the three of us working together may not even be his opponent.
Moreover, with his talent, as long as he doesn't die, he will almost certainly become a Titled Douluo in the future. If you act like that and let him escape, are you trying to bring about the destruction of Shui Tian Sect?"
After the reprimand, the Great Grand Elder once again turned to Shui Wuhen and said with a smile, "I am Shui Ao Tian, Grand Elder of Shui Tian Sect. Since the pill was refined by little brother, may I ask if you could refine another batch for us? Shui Tian Sect will surely offer generous rewards."
Listening to the words of the Grand Great Elder, and looking at the Second and Third Elders beside him who were still somewhat unwilling and ready to act at any moment, Shui Wuhen put down his teacup and revealed a strange smile.
"You want me to help refine the Ice Soul Spirit Pill? It's not impossible…"
Seeing that Shui Wuhen seemed willing to agree, the Grand Great Elder immediately brightened.
The Second Elder also curled his lips slightly, revealing a hint of mockery. So arrogant before, and now that they're here, he's still going to submit?
Shui Yueruo became anxious and quickly looked at Shui Wuhen: "Wuhen, this…"
However, Shui Wuhen simply waved his hand casually. Shui Yueruo then looked at Shui Bing'er, only to find that Shui Bing'er merely paused for a moment before revealing a mischievous smile.
"However—"
At this moment, Shui Wuhen suddenly changed his tone and continued with a smile: "Let's not talk about the consultation fee first. If you want me to refine pills, shouldn't you prepare the materials first?"
"Little friend, what materials are needed to refine this pill? Please speak freely. No matter what it is, our Shui Tian Sect will prepare it for you."
Hearing Shui Wuhen's words, the Grand Great Elder immediately said anxiously.
Even the Second Elder nodded, "That's right, just say it. Although our Shui Tian Sect cannot compare to the Seven Great Sects, we are still a first-rate force on the continent. No matter what materials are needed, we can gather them."
"Very good. I like your confidence. Since that's the case, I'll say it."
The smile on Shui Wuhen's lips grew even brighter.
Seeing that he was about to speak, everyone present—including the three Grand Elders of Shui Tian Sect and Shui Yueruo—held their breath and listened intently.
They were clearly curious: what kind of material could produce such a miraculous pill that allows rapid breakthroughs and bottleneck advancement?
Shui Wuhen said: "Actually, the material for the Ice Soul Spirit Pill is very simple. There is only one type—100,000-year or older water-attribute or ice-attribute soul beast corpse. If you can bring that out, and pay a sufficient price, I don't mind refining it for your Shui Tian Sect."
"What did you say? A 100,000-year or older water or ice attribute soul beast corpse?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the three Grand Elders of Shui Tian Sect all widened their eyes, as if they could not believe what they had just heard.
"Hiss—"
Shui Yueruo gasped. She knew Shui Wuhen never lied. If he said so, then it was most likely true.
Thinking that the pill she had taken was actually refined from a 100,000-year soul beast corpse, Shui Yueruo swallowed hard.
She had never even seen a 100,000-year soul beast in her life, yet she had actually consumed a pill made from such a being.
"You brat, you are toying with us."
After a moment, the three Grand Elders reacted, their faces turning red with anger. As a first-rate force on the Douluo Continent, there were very few things they could not obtain—but 100,000-year soul beasts were precisely one of them.
Even if Shui Wuhen only wanted a 100,000-year soul beast corpse, they still could not produce it.
After all, 100,000-year soul beasts were extremely rare on the continent. Most Titled Douluo did not even possess a 100,000-year soul ring. Where would a 100,000-year soul beast corpse come from?
And even more impossible was a water or ice attribute 100,000-year soul beast corpse.
The Second Elder said darkly, "Very well, daring to toy with us. If 100,000-year soul beast corpses are truly required for alchemy, how could you possibly obtain them? It seems we can only take you back for interrogation."
With that, the Second Elder immediately moved, rushing toward Shui Wuhen at top speed, intending to restrain him.
"Wuhen, be careful!"
Seeing this, Shui Yueruo's pupils shrank. She immediately activated her martial soul, trying to block the attack.
"I think you should stay right there!"
At the same time Shui Yueruo moved, the Third Elder also acted.
A fish-like phantom appeared behind him, and layers of water walls rose from the ground, instantly trapping Shui Yueruo.
"Not good!"
Trapped, Shui Yueruo panicked.
This kind of skill could not harm her, and she could break out in a few seconds—but it was already too late.
In battles between strong experts, victory or defeat was decided in an instant. Those few seconds were enough for the two elders outside to accomplish many things.
Although Shui Yueruo knew Shui Wuhen and Shui Bing'er were strong, and could even challenge her in a one-on-two fight, she still did not believe they could contend with the Great Elder and Second Elder of Shui Tian Sect.
After all, those two were far stronger than her—the Great Elder alone was a peak Level 89 Soul Douluo, only one step away from becoming a Titled Douluo.
However, just as she was about to forcefully break free, three screams suddenly rang out from outside. The water walls restraining her also vanished instantly.
Then she saw something shocking—the three Shui Tian Sect Grand Elders, who had just been overwhelming her, were now embedded in the courtyard wall, in a completely miserable state.
Compared to them, Shui Wuhen and Shui Bing'er were spotless, as if they had never even made a move.
"Boom!"
Soon, the three Soul Douluo pulled themselves out of the wall. The Second Elder looked like he had seen a ghost—he had clearly seen the boy make a move.
But how was that possible? To instantly knock the three of them into the wall before they could react required at least Titled Douluo-level strength.
The Great Elder of Shui Tian Sect clasped his hands toward the sky and said solemnly, "May I ask which Titled Douluo senior has intervened? This is our Shui Tian Sect's private matter. We hope you will not interfere."
However, the surroundings remained silent with no response.
Just as he was about to speak again, Shui Wuhen's voice suddenly rang out.
"No need to shout. There is no one else here."
At that moment, Shui Wuhen stood up. A terrifying pressure instantly descended, forcing the three Grand Elders of Shui Tian Sect to their knees.
He walked forward step by step. With every step, the pressure on them grew stronger.
"You just asked where the 100,000-year soul beast corpses came from, didn't you? I can tell you now—I killed them myself!"
Feeling this terrifying pressure, the Great Elder's pupils shrank.
"It's you… you are that Titled Douluo!"
Unbelievable. An eighteen-year-old youth had actually reached the level of a Titled Douluo.
If anyone heard this, they would think it was madness.
"Titled Douluo, huh?"
Shui Wuhen merely smiled and did not bother explaining.
To them, he might as well be a Titled Douluo—and an even stronger one at that.
Shui Bing'er remained calm, while Shui Yueruo was completely stunned.
Then Shui Wuhen walked up to them and said lightly, "If you have no last words, you can die now."
Three rotating ice crystals condensed behind him. With a single thought, he could pierce through their heads.
"W-wait… wait…!"