Chapter 1111: Misunderstanding, Misunderstanding

Chapter 1111: Misunderstanding, Misunderstanding

The night in Youdu was peaceful and quiet.

However, outside Youdu, it was anything but calm. More and more figures were flying in and out, all with solemn expressions.

Once again, the area outside Youdu City was filled with Huangjing experts. They had sealed off the city gates, preventing anyone from entering while allowing people to leave. Anyone attempting to enter had to go through over a dozen rounds of inspections.

This massive mobilization was all to capture Ye Chen.

Yet, ever since Ye Chen had fled into the mountains the previous day, he seemed to have vanished without a trace.

In stark contrast to the chaos outside Youdu, Danfu Ling Mountain was remarkably tranquil.

All the alchemists had returned to their residences.

Although they claimed to be resting, none of them could actually sleep. Every alchemist sat cross-legged on a cloud, excitedly examining their Danhai. They would occasionally chuckle foolishly at the flickering true fire within.

This was a tremendous opportunity and stroke of luck. For an alchemist, possessing true fire held immense significance.

Naturally, amidst their joy, the alchemists also marveled at Ye Chen's abilities. Transforming flames was a heaven-defying divine skill.

In Danfu!

Late at night, countless individuals took a deep breath and looked up towards the mountain peak. It was as if they could see through the misty clouds to Ye Chen, who sat on a rock drinking. He had generously given them a home and treated them like family, an act of kindness that filled them with endless gratitude.

Everyone felt fortunate to have chosen the right path. Their futures would become brighter because of Danfu.

At the peak of the mountain, Ye Chen held a wine jug and quietly gazed at the starry sky. Feeling those pairs of reverent and grateful eyes upon him, he couldn't help but smile contentedly. Although this was part of his plan, he truly treated them with sincerity.

Shengzhu!

Nian Wei arrived, bouncing like a young girl, and stuffed a storage bag into Ye Chen's arms.

Ye Chen took it and opened it, his eyes widening in surprise. The Yuan Shi inside were no less than what Xie Yun had given him. The ancestor of the Zhu Que family was incredibly generous, casually handing over millions.

We’ll go again in a few days!

Nian Wei giggled and moved behind Ye Chen, massaging his shoulders like a maidservant.

It's about time we went a few more times!

Ye Chen stroked his chin, thinking that if he had such a wealthy ancestor, he'd visit them every day to ask for money. The best part was, it was a loan that didn't need repaying.

As they chatted, a gentle breeze swept by.

Then, a figure appeared at the mountain peak. It was a graceful silhouette, revealed to be Ruo Tian Zhu Que upon closer inspection.

Seeing that it was Ruo Tian Zhu Que, both Ye Chen and Nian Wei froze in place. Who would expect the esteemed ancestor of the Zhu Que family to visit in the middle of the night?

Especially Nian Wei, who was still in the posture of massaging Ye Chen's shoulders—the princess of the Zhu Que family giving a Tianjing expert a shoulder rub.

The most amusing expression was on Ruo Tian Zhu Que's face. She had come to check on Danfu, only to witness this unexpected scene. Even with her Quasi-Saint composure, she was momentarily taken aback.

Noticing Ruo Tian Zhu Que's reaction, Ye Chen felt a bit awkward, thinking she must be tempted to slap him. After all, the princess of the Zhu Que family was massaging his shoulders—what madness was this?

G-greetings, Ancestor!

G-greetings, Senior!

After a couple of seconds, Ye Chen and Nian Wei both stood up and bowed respectfully.

Ruo Tian Zhu Que raised an eyebrow, glancing at Nian Wei and then at Ye Chen, her expression peculiar.

Under her gaze, Nian Wei felt flustered.

As for Ye Chen, he simply shook his head and looked off into the misty void, feeling a chill run through his body, as if he might be dragged away for a "chat" at any moment.

"I'm going to take a piss."

"Where do you think you're going?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que reached out and pulled Ye Chen back.

"Ancestor, you..."

"Ling'er, step aside for now." Ruo Tian Zhu Que interrupted Nian Wei.

"I-I'm not leaving." Nian Wei clutched her clothes, standing firm like a spear, afraid that Ruo Tian Zhu Que might kick Ye Chen to death once she was gone.

"I won't eat him." Ruo Tian Zhu Que smiled and waved her sleeve, sending Nian Wei out of Danfu Ling Mountain. Only then did she turn to Ye Chen with a grin. "Comfortable?"

"I-it's alright." Ye Chen forced a laugh.

"How about I give you a massage too?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que looked at him with interest.

"Better not."

"In just a few days, you've grown quite bold."

"This is all a misunderstanding today." Ye Chen coughed. "Who knew you'd show up?"

"So, if I hadn't come, you two would have ended up in bed?"

"Don't joke around."

"I wouldn't dare let that happen." Ruo Tian Zhu Que shot him an annoyed glance, deciding not to pursue the matter further. As a three-thousand-year-old elder, she didn't want to meddle too much in the affairs of the younger generation, and she could see her granddaughter's feelings clearly.

"Since you're here, I need money. Give me some." Ye Chen quickly changed the subject.

"Xuan Yu brought a million, and Ling'er brought a million. Isn't that enough? Do you think I'm blind?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que rested her chin on her hand, eyeing him curiously.

"You're rich anyway, so just give me some!"

"What's your logic? Just because I'm rich?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que was amused.

"You have to understand, I'm helping your Zhu Que family get out of this mess. Give me two million, and I can take on Ku Yue. You can't do business like this!"

"I won't say no to money, but I want to meet your master."

"My master? You might know him." Ye Chen stroked his chin and glanced at Ruo Tian Zhu Que.

"Oh?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que sat up a little straighter.

"Xuan Chen."

"Xuan Chen?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que found the name vaguely familiar, but after thinking it over, she couldn't recall anyone by that name in her memories.

"I'll bring him another day. You two should have a lot to talk about." Ye Chen spoke with a meaningful tone. He wasn't sure if Ruo Tian Zhu Que was the reincarnated Yan Fei, or if she knew Xuan Chen, but one thing was certain: Xuan Chen would be thrilled to see her.

"In that case, I'll await his honorable visit." Ruo Tian Zhu Que replied with a light smile.

"That's settled then." Ye Chen said, turning to leave. Being around a three-thousand-year-old elder made him uncomfortable, and he worried she might decide to beat him on a whim.

"You're the Huanggu Shengti." Ruo Tian Zhu Que said casually.

"You can tell?" Ye Chen looked at her tentatively.

"I couldn't at first—your concealment technique is too profound." Ruo Tian Zhu Que shook her head with a smile, taking a deep breath as she gazed into the misty void, her eyes filled with reverence. "This must be a blessing from the heavens. After endless ages, we can see the paternal bloodline of Emperor Xuanyuan again. The kindness Emperor Xuanyuan showed to our forebears will be eternally remembered by the Zhu Que lineage."

"But I'm only half a Huanggu Shengti." Ye Chen didn't hide it.

"Half?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que withdrew her gaze from the void, her eyes swirling with ancient secrets as she narrowed them at Ye Chen, as if peering into his bloodline. Upon careful examination, she saw that he carried the origin of the Shengti bloodline but lacked the Shengti divine repository.

"It's indeed half." Ruo Tian Zhu Que frowned slightly, her expression turning to one of shock. "Without the Shengti divine repository, yet slaying over thirty Huangjing experts—this level of combat prowess is heaven-defying. At such a young age, with this cultivation, bloodline, and courage, he rivals the spirit of a young Great Emperor."

"Your lifespan is running out." Ye Chen remarked casually as Ruo Tian Zhu Que murmured.

"You're more mysterious than I imagined." Ruo Tian Zhu Que looked at him thoughtfully. As a Quasi-Saint, she hadn't expected Ye Chen to see through her lifespan cycles.

"Why not try crossing the Tianren Wushuai Jie?" Ye Chen asked, looking at Ruo Tian Zhu Que.

"It's not that I won't—it's that I daren't." Ruo Tian Zhu Que sighed and shook her head. "The Tianren Wushuai isn't something that happens overnight. It's a self-imposed heavenly tribulation with the constant risk of perishing. I have some confidence, but I won't take that step lightly. And they won't give me the chance."

"You're talking about Qinglong Guxing?" Ye Chen asked tentatively.

"There are two Quasi-Saints on Qinglong Guxing." Ruo Tian Zhu Que took a deep breath. "As long as I'm here on Zhu Que Star, they won't dare attack easily. But if I undergo the Tianren Wushuai, I'll fall into a weakened state. If Qinglong Guxing launches a full assault then, Zhu Que Star won't be able to hold them off."

Ye Chen said nothing, but he could clearly sense Ruo Tian Zhu Que's helplessness. The Zhu Que family, plagued by internal and external threats, placed immense pressure on her as the ancestor. This very helplessness kept her from advancing to greater heights.

Ruo Tian Zhu Que stood up and stepped away, vanishing from Danfu mountain peak. A faint voice lingered behind: "If you need Yuan Shi, you can take the Huangling to the Zhu Que Hall on the Eighth Heaven."

"Zhu Que Hall?" Ye Chen murmured to himself, his eyes lighting up with excitement. He knew exactly what that place was—the treasury of the Zhu Que family. This privilege from Ruo Tian Zhu Que was an incredible surprise.

"With this, bringing down Ku Yue is just a matter of time." Ye Chen smiled to himself, already formulating a plan.

As he thought about it, Ye Chen turned and descended the mountain peak.

In the dark night, the alchemists of Danfu Ling Mountain had drifted into excited dreams, but as the owner of Danfu, he had no time to rest.

In the largest underground palace of Danfu, he stopped and suspended an ancient scroll in midair.

This ancient scroll was extraordinary, sealed with powerful restrictions and containing numerous alchemy secrets. In essence, it was the Wandan Baodian, which he had copied from Dancheng using great divine abilities long ago.

Open!

With Ye Chen's command, the seal on the ancient scroll was released.

Immediately, the scroll burst with divine light, and the sealed alchemy secrets flew out one after another, merging into the underground palace. From this day forward, this palace would be the Wandan Baodian.