Chapter 1127: Money is Great

"Surprised, aren't you? I'm still alive." Mu Xuan Gong walked over with a gentle smile.

Ruo Tian Zhu Que was somewhat caught off guard.

"It was Ye Chen's young friend who saved me." Mu Xuan Gong smiled gently.

"How did you do it?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que suddenly turned to look at Ye Chen. The shock and joy came so quickly that even she felt a bit dizzy, realizing that as the ancestor, she had been kept in the dark all along.

"A secret," Ye Chen said meaningfully.

"Whether you're unwilling to say or it's truly a secret, this is a great blessing for You Du." Ruo Tian Zhu Que was extremely excited, and both Mu Xuan Gong and Ye Chen could sense her emotions. For the past thousand years, she alone as a Zhun Sheng had been supporting Zhu Que Star. Now, with Mu Xuan Gong breaking through to Zhun Sheng, she wouldn't have to bear the burden alone.

"In that case, even if Qing Long Star brings back Yin Shi Wang, Zhu Que Star won't be afraid." Ruo Tian Zhu Que and Mu Xuan Gong both laughed. "And against the trio's lineup, we can defend ourselves."

"Yin Shi Wang no longer exists in the world." As they laughed, Ye Chen spoke casually.

"Yin Shi Wang no longer exists in the world?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que and Mu Xuan Gong glanced at each other, then both looked at Ye Chen.

"My master has a fiery temper and can't stand anyone bullying his disciple. Yin Shi Wang happened to cross paths with him, so in a fit of anger, my master sent that fellow to the underworld to learn some manners." Ye Chen spoke with a meaningful expression, spinning a seamless story that left Ruo Tian Zhu Que and Mu Xuan Gong stunned.

"Has your master come to Zhu Que Star?" Ruo Tian Zhu Que and Mu Xuan Gong asked Ye Chen tentatively.

"Not at all."

"If there's a chance in the future, young friend, you must introduce us," Ruo Tian Zhu Que and Mu Xuan Gong said. A Zhun Sheng wiped out just like that—what kind of power was this? Could it be a Sheng Ren?

"Of course, of course." Ye Chen patted his backside and stood up, walking toward the exit. After a few steps, he even turned back to glance at Ruo Tian Zhu Que. "I'll go to Zhu Que Hall to take some source stones. You don't mind, right?"

"Take them, help yourself," Ruo Tian Zhu Que was in high spirits and extraordinarily generous.

"Got it!" Ye Chen darted off like smoke.

"He's destined to be a benefactor to Zhu Que Star." Watching the direction Ye Chen had left, Mu Xuan Gong stroked his beard contentedly.

"I really want to know what kind of master could teach such a heaven-defying disciple," Ruo Tian Zhu Que took a deep breath. "Someone who can eliminate a Zhun Sheng is likely a Sheng Ren."

As they discussed, Ye Chen had already descended from the Ninth Heaven, visited Zhu Que Hall, and taken away ninety million source stones. Afterward, he swept through the Eighth Heaven and beyond, buying up every material used for alchemy. By the time he reached the First Heaven, his ninety million source stones had been spent down to almost nothing.

Having money is great!

Ye Chen sighed while holding his bulging storage bag, quietly pondering whether, when he left, he should take some source stones from the Zhu Que family's treasury—after all, they were wealthy.

"Ye Chen!"

As he walked, Ye Chen suddenly heard someone calling from behind.

Instinctively turning around, he saw a scholar-dressed figure. Upon closer inspection, it was a woman disguised as a man, with a somewhat charming appearance. It was his neighbor, Hu Xian Er.

Disguised as a man!

Ye Chen's mind went blank for a moment, as if recalling Ji Ning Shuang from a hundred years ago. She also liked to dress as a man—that was a woman who stirred complex emotions in him. She had once hurt him, yet she had blocked fatal blows for him until the end.

If there's another life, would you be willing to promise me a lifetime of love?

Suddenly, Ye Chen seemed to hear those words echo in his ears. He still couldn't forget the scene of Ji Ning Shuang dying in his arms.

"Ye Chen?"

Seeing Ye Chen spacing out, Hu Xian Er waved her jade-like hand in front of his eyes.

Snapping back to reality, Ye Chen subconsciously looked Hu Xian Er up and down, his expression quite strange, and asked, "I used a secret technique to conceal my true appearance, and you can still recognize me?"

"I can," Hu Xian Er smiled lightly.

"I really underestimated you," Ye Chen sighed. Even peak Huang Jing experts might not see through his disguise, yet Hu Xian Er had spotted it at a glance. This made Ye Chen view her differently, though he had no idea that recognizing someone didn't always require secret methods or treasures.

"You're still alive— that's wonderful." Hu Xian Er smiled again, but a trace of fresh blood overflowed from the corner of her mouth.

"You're injured?" Ye Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Just a minor wound." Hu Xian Er gently wiped away the blood from her lips.

"Come on, join me." Ye Chen offered a pill, merging it into Hu Xian Er's body. She was at least in the Huang Jing, and with proper nurturing, she could be of help to Xie Yun in the future.

"This..." The sudden invitation left Hu Xian Er unprepared.

"Not interested?"

"Of course I am!" Hu Xian Er hurriedly followed Ye Chen, feeling quite delighted inside.

The two returned to the Third Heaven one after the other.

Ye Chen was fine, but for Hu Xian Er, it was her first time in the Third Heaven. She was curious about everything there. Although it was smaller than the First and Second Heavens, the spiritual energy was incredibly abundant.

As before, Ye Chen set up a teleportation array far from the Dan Fu and then returned to it.

"You're the owner of Dan Fu?" Hu Xian Er looked at Ye Chen in astonishment.

"Doesn't it seem like it?" Ye Chen smiled.

"It's quite a surprise," Hu Xian Er sighed. The Dan Fu that had been making waves lately was actually created by Ye Chen, complete with such a vast Ling Shan estate. This made her even more curious about his identity—ordinary people wouldn't have such ambition.

"Don't go charming people here." Ye Chen cleared his throat.

"I've already reformed," Hu Xian Er said hastily.

"Then tonight, sleep with me!"

"Sure!" Hu Xian Er's eyes curved into crescent moons as she agreed without hesitation.

"On second thought, I'll sleep alone—it's more peaceful that way," Ye Chen said as he walked away, his voice fading into the distance: "Find a place to cultivate for now. When I have time, I'll refine your bloodline for you."

"Uh!" Hu Xian Er responded and walked off.

By then, Ye Chen had arrived at the midway point of Dan Fu's Ling Shan, where Li Xiao and Bai Su Su's small garden was located.

When Ye Chen arrived, Li Xiao and Bai Su Su were gathered around the cradle, gently stroking Xiao Shi Lin. The scene was as warm as ever, with the little one sleeping soundly and occasionally mumbling in his sleep.

"Saint Master!" Seeing Ye Chen enter, Li Xiao hurriedly bowed.

"We're family— no need for that." Ye Chen smiled and handed two storage bags to Li Xiao and Bai Su Su respectively. "Use these pills and spiritual liquids for now. Come to me if you need more."

"So many..." Bai Su Su was shocked. The pills inside were all at least three patterns, mostly five or six patterns—something she hadn't seen in her thousand years of cultivation.

"Since the Saint Master gave them, just accept them," Li Xiao smiled.

"Thank you, Dao You," Bai Su Su said gratefully.

"Sit cross-legged— I'll refine your bloodlines for you." Ye Chen stretched his body vigorously.

Neither Li Xiao nor Bai Su Su hesitated, especially Li Xiao, who was determined to cultivate desperately. Only by growing stronger could he protect his family; he didn't want another tragedy like at Jin Shan Temple.

Ye Chen had already summoned his Sheng Ti essence, weaving strands that entered Li Xiao and Bai Su Su's bodies.

Next came the Xian Huo and Dan Zu Long Hun. The Xian Huo flew into Li Xiao's Dantian, and the Dan Zu Long Hun entered his forehead, working together—one to open his Dan Hai and the other to open his Shen Hai.

In the small garden, divine light radiated everywhere, enveloping Li Xiao and Bai Su Su's bodies in brilliant Xian Guang.

Pop! Pop!

After some time, such sounds echoed as Li Xiao's Dan Hai and Shen Hai opened one after the other. Ye Chen's Sheng Xue surged in, solidifying his foundations, followed by Duō Ji Guàn Dǐng, just as he had done a hundred years ago.

Pop! Pop! Pop!

More sounds followed continuously as Li Xiao's cultivation advanced from Ning Qi Jing straight to Ling Xu Jing before stopping.

Only then did Ye Chen halt the Duō Ji Guàn Dǐng. Advancing too quickly wasn't necessarily good; Li Xiao needed to cultivate on his own and gradually integrate it over time.

Hmm?

As he withdrew his Sheng Xue, Ye Chen turned to Bai Su Su. Splendid light burst from her body, and her aura rapidly climbed. Her bottleneck was loosening—this was the sign of a Zhun Huang advancing to Huang Jing.