Shu Yan protected Xu Jiujiu and slightly stepped back. His mouth twitched, gaining a more precise understanding of the Star Luo's foremost Soul Guidance Device Master's so-called 'madness'.
The Soul Guidance Device Master cannons that appeared around Han Lin were at least at the seventh-grade level. Although the power of this level of Soul Guidance Device Master cannon was not as great as that of fixed Soul Guidance Device Master cannon shells of the same level, their power was enough to easily blast to death powerhouses at the Soul Emperor level. At the same time, among those dozens of cannon barrels, there was no lack of even more terrifying eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device Master cannons...
If this Old Han were to truly make a move at this moment, I fear that the surrounding area within a few miles would be affected. At that time, the impact caused would be more than just talk.
Nine spirit rings rose from beneath Star Cloud Douluo's feet. Brilliant starlight erupted around her, and violent spirit power surged. It was clear that Star Cloud Douluo was truly enraged.
Years ago, Star Cloud Douluo, who was still at the Soul Douluo cultivation level, had actually interacted with Han Lin. There was a significant conflict between the two. Although the conflict from back then is no longer a big deal after so many years, Star Cloud Douluo still held dissatisfaction in her heart.
Women can be terrifying when they hold grudges. Anyone who has experienced it knows this...
After recovering, Han Lin quickly retracted his Martial Soul and numerous Soul Guidance Device Master cannon barrels. Then, he cupped his hands and hastily said:
"Princess, this is a misunderstanding. I was just momentarily a bit muddled in my mind. I absolutely have no intention of rebellion!"
Xu Jiujiu sighed lightly in helplessness, then said:
"Alright, Granny Manyi, you know Old Han's personality and way of doing things. This was just a misunderstanding, let's not mention it again."
Receiving Xu Jiujiu's signal, Star Cloud Douluo let out a cold snort. Only then did she slowly retract her aura, returning to her familiar appearance.
Han Lin swallowed, pushing all his messy hair behind his ears, revealing a slightly gloomy and aged face. Only then did he cup his hands again and say:
"I wonder what important matter brings Princess here? I've been a bit too intense in my research of Soul Guidance Device Masters recently, coupled with taking too much medication, which is why I found it hard to control myself. I hope Princess can be magnanimous..."
Xu Jiujiu's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly. She knew that this so-called foremost Soul Guidance Device Master of Star Luo's enthusiasm for Soul Guidance Device Masters had almost solidified into reality. Sometimes, he would even use medication to stimulate his mind to stay awake. The drawbacks to his mental state were arguably completely linked to his use of medication.
"It's alright, but I still find it necessary to remind Old Han. You are, after all, a leader among the Empire's Soul Guidance Device Masters. If you continue like this... well, I won't say it, you understand."
Han Lin fell silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Why was he called a lucid madman?
The reason lies here. Aside from his occasional fits of madness and frenzy, Han Lin was actually a very intelligent person. He had a very comprehensive and correct understanding of the situation and his own state. As for his body and mind...
Alas, it's better not to mention it.
Thinking of this, a dry smile appeared on Han Lin's face. He softly said:
"Princess is here to see me, surely it is related to Soul Guidance Device Masters, right? Otherwise, I truly cannot think of anything else about myself that would warrant Your Highness's concern..."
Xu Jiujiu nodded and waved her hand, signaling the trembling maid nearby to bring another wooden table and a few chairs. After they were seated around the table, Han Lin's gaze finally fell upon Shu Yan, who had not spoken the entire time.
"This young master looks unfamiliar, but why is his aura slightly... strange?"
Han Lin stared intently at Shu Yan, as if he had discovered something interesting, and a strange light flickered in his eyes.
"Cough, cough!"
Xu Jiujiu coughed at the right moment, interrupting Han Lin's further scrutiny. She spoke up to introduce:
"This is my lover, named Shu Yan. Old Han, don't ask too many questions, there's no benefit in it..."
Han Lin decisively withdrew his spiritual power, then said:
"Please rest assured, Princess, I understand..."
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Although she didn't know exactly what Han Lin understood, Xu Jiujiu still nodded gently. Then she looked at Shu Yan and said softly:
"A'Yan, you can tell Old Han your requirements completely. Old Han is completely one of us and completely trustworthy."
Shu Yan nodded gently. His gaze turned to Han Lin, and then he said in a slightly deep voice:
"Senior Han, I have come this time to ask for your assistance in crafting a Soul Guidance Device Master. The specific grade is eighth-grade."
Han Lin's expression also gradually became serious. Towards Soul Guidance Device Masters, he held an unspeakable sense of sacred solemnity, even though crafting a seventh or eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device Master was not particularly difficult for him.
The blue ring on Shu Yan's hand emitted a faint glow. The next moment, a skull radiating an ice-blue aura suddenly appeared, and the surrounding temperature dropped slightly. This was precisely the skull produced by the Ten-Thousand-Year Titan Snow Demon from before.
"Senior, please see. This is a skull from a Ten-Thousand-Year Titan Snow Demon. Its quality and completeness are close to perfect. What I need you to do is craft it into a high-grade Soul Guidance Device Master. However, there are two additional requirements."
Han Lin's eyes immediately lit up upon seeing this soul bone, and his expression became excited.
One must know that among the research topics he was currently working on, there happened to be one titled 'The Combination of Soul Bone and Soul Guidance Device Master'. He was struggling to find suitable materials, and as a result, Shu Yan personally brought them to him. How could this not make him excited?
A skull produced by a Ten-Thousand-Year peak Spirit Beast! Such a precious existence could not be ignored even by the Shrek Academy, which has a ten-thousand-year legacy. Such precious raw material captured Han Lin's fervent heart for research almost instantly...
"No problem!"
"Let alone two requirements, even if there were ten or a hundred, I can absolutely agree to them. I swear on all my honor and my love for Soul Guidance Device Masters that I will definitely not disappoint you."
Han Lin slammed the table and stood up with almost no hesitation. The bloodshot veins in his eyes became visible due to the intense emotional fluctuations, and Han Lin's entire demeanor also underwent a huge change. The next moment, he directly reached out towards the soul bone in Shu Yan's hand.
Shu Yan chuckled and shook his head. Then, with a flash of light in his hand, the Ten-Thousand-Year Titan Snow Demon skull instantly disappeared, and he said:
"Old Han, please don't rush. These requirements of mine are quite special. Although rare, they shouldn't be too difficult for you. You can listen first before making a conclusion."
Han Lin rubbed his hands but still managed to calm himself down, then patiently waited for Shu Yan's subsequent words.
Shu Yan cleared his throat, then said:
"Firstly, I need you to combine this soul bone with a Soul Guidance Device Master. Remember, the final product must only be a support-type Soul Guidance Device Master, specifically one that leans towards control or confinement."
"Secondly, the final product resulting from the combination of the soul bone and Soul Guidance Device Master doesn't need to be overly exquisite, but it must be durable, in the literal sense of the word. If possible, the metals and even various components used must also be top-tier. Of course, if Old Han lacks any raw materials, you can inform me and Jiu Jiu at any time, and we will resolve it."
"Thirdly, I need you to preserve the Titan Snow Demon's lingering resentment within this skull and fuse it with the completed Soul Guidance Device Master, making it an existence similar to a tool Spirit. As for the reason, you don't need to ask too much, but I can clearly tell you that the purpose of doing this is not to do anything harmful or wicked. I believe, based on this point alone, it should be enough."
Shu Yan's requirements caused Han Lin to fall into contemplation for a moment, especially that last requirement. For some reason, Han Lin's heart skipped a beat, as if something deeply buried in his heart had been stirred. After a long while, he finally said:
"Young friend Shu, your last requirement is not difficult. It's just that I am truly finding it a bit troublesome..."