Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique

Chapter 396: Chapter 395: Plan Achieved

The person who walked in was none other than Shen Haoran, who had hurried back. Upon returning to the Celestial Martial Auction House, he hadn’t even had time to change clothes before rushing straight over.

"Brother Haoran, did you have a breakthrough?" Murong Wanqing asked in pleasant surprise, sensing the power of his aura. ’It seems this trip to the Divine Martial Blood Pool brought him huge benefits.’

"Looks like you two made a lot of progress as well!" Shen Haoran said with a light chuckle, looking at them. The aura Murong Wanqing was now emitting showed she had already touched the threshold of a breakthrough. He was sure it wouldn’t be long before she broke through to become a Tier Seven Spirit Marquis.

Luo Xiaowen’s progress was even greater. She had already been at Tier Nine Spirit Marquis Peak, and now her aura faintly suggested she had broken through that barrier. It seemed her breakthrough to the Spirit Aspect realm was not far off.

"Where’s Han Xu?" Shen Haoran asked softly, looking around the room but not seeing him.

When they heard Shen Haoran’s question, Luo Xiaowen’s and Murong Wanqing’s expressions slowly turned grim. Both of them lowered their heads, fiddling with the corners of their clothes.

Seeing their reaction, Shen Haoran felt a bad premonition and pressed them, "Where is Han Xu?"

"Brother Han Xu... was abducted by Ouyang Shaoyu’s men!" Murong Wanqing stammered.

"What!" Hearing this, Shen Haoran’s expression instantly darkened. A tangible killing intent erupted from his body, and the temperature in the entire room plummeted. The two women standing to the side felt their hearts go cold, staring at the Shen Haoran before them in disbelief.

The Shen Haoran before them now was like a Fierce Beast, ready to lash out and devour someone at any moment. A dense, malevolent aura built up in his eyes, on the verge of bursting out, unable to be suppressed. He seemed like a completely different person from the Shen Haoran they knew.

"Brother Haoran..." Murong Wanqing called out in a low voice. This side of Shen Haoran made her a little afraid.

Hearing Murong Wanqing’s voice, Shen Haoran suddenly snapped back to his senses. The killing intent around him instantly receded, and he seemed like a normal person again. However, his expression remained grim.

Seeing Shen Haoran control his own killing intent so freely, Luo Xiaowen couldn’t help but look at him in a new light. ’A person who can control his emotions to this extent must be a formidable figure,’ she thought. ’Such people might not make a sound, but when they do, they shock the world.’

Shen Haoran took a deep breath, suppressing the murderous intent in his heart. Then, he asked in a low voice, "When did this happen?"

"Just this morning. We suddenly realized Han Xu was missing. Later, I heard from a scout near the Fallen Valley base that some people carried a large sack into the estate. We suspect that Han Xu was abducted by Ouyang Shaoyu!" Luo Xiaowen said gravely.

Hearing this, Shen Haoran lowered his head. After a moment of thought, he asked again, "How much time is left until the Hehuan Sect’s Grand Elder gets married?"

"Seven days. We at the Celestial Martial Auction House also received an invitation," Luo Xiaowen replied.

"Seven days, huh?" Shen Haoran murmured to himself, and an idea began to take shape in his mind.

"Alright, leave this to me. I was worried about how I was going to infiltrate the Hehuan Sect. Now, this is perfect. Ouyang Shaoyu has actually done me a huge favor!" Shen Haoran scoffed, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"For the next few days, you two should focus on stabilizing your cultivation realms. Wanqing, I’ll help you break through to Tier Seven Spirit Marquis. And Sister Xiaowen, gather the Martial Artists we recruited from the auction house. I’m going to take them to stake out the Hehuan Sect. Also, give me their list of required Elixirs. I’ll refine what they need as soon as possible." Shen Haoran told Luo Xiaowen and Murong Wanqing what needed to be done next so they could get ready.

"But Brother Haoran, what about Brother Han Xu?" Murong Wanqing asked worriedly.

"Han Xu... he’s going to be the most crucial part of this. I’ll find a way to let him know our plan. Don’t worry, I absolutely won’t let anything happen to him." Shen Haoran gave a mysterious smile before heading toward his room.

Once he was in his room, Shen Haoran couldn’t wait to summon Xue Ling from his sleeve.

"Xue Ling, could you do me a favor?" Shen Haoran asked with a broad smile.

"A favor?" Xue Ling’s body slowly expanded. In the blink of an eye, she transformed from a small, arm-thick snake into a bewitching beauty capable of toppling nations. An unconcealable allure radiated from her, causing Shen Haoran’s eyes to practically pop out of his head.

"What favor?" Xue Ling’s crimson lips parted slightly. Her every frown and gesture held an immense temptation for men. Shen Haoran couldn’t stop a wicked fire from stirring in his lower abdomen.

’What an enchantress!’ Shen Haoran quickly turned his head away, not daring to look at Xue Ling any longer. He was truly afraid he might do something out of line if he kept looking.

"I need you to deliver a message for me!" Shen Haoran told Xue Ling his request. However, his high expectations were met with a bucket of cold water.

"No. We have a transactional relationship, but I’m not your errand girl," Xue Ling said coldly, not giving him any face whatsoever.

Hearing this, Shen Haoran felt a bit awkward. He pressed on, "Xue Ling, you’re the most suitable one to go to that place. After all, you’re so powerful..."

"I said, I’m not going! I have other things to do. As for that other matter you entrusted me with, I’ll complete it for you when the time comes!" Xue Ling cut him off before he could finish. With a flash, her form vanished from his room.

"Er..." Staring at the spot where Xue Ling had vanished without a moment’s hesitation, countless dark lines appeared on Shen Haoran’s forehead. ’That Snake Emperor really doesn’t give me any face at all.’ It was always going to be difficult to get Snake Emperor Xue Ling to do his bidding. He had just been hoping against hope. The reality was that Snake Emperor Xue Ling couldn’t care less about him!

’Good thing I have a backup,’ Shen Haoran thought, no longer dwelling on Xue Ling. He then summoned Changmao from within his body.

"Changmao, go do something for me!" Shen Haoran ordered the moment Changmao appeared.

"Aww, I don’t wanna go! I still have to sleep!" Hearing Shen Haoran give it a task, Changmao’s little face fell, and it refused.

"Are you going or not? If you don’t, you can forget about getting any more tasty treats from me ever again!" Shen Haoran threatened. He had no way of dealing with the powerful Snake Emperor Xue Ling, but he could certainly bring Changmao to heel.

"Wait, wait, wait! I’ll go, I’ll go!" Changmao cried, instantly changing its tune. Shen Haoran had hit it right where it hurt. It had no choice but to agree!

Hearing Changmao agree, Shen Haoran leaned in and whispered a few words in its ear. A moment later, Changmao nodded, then transformed into a black shadow and crept silently toward the Fallen Valley base...