Ye Chen agrees to join the Netherworld Cloud Clearing Association in exchange for help securing a spot at the Cang Gang's secret auction. He also requests pill recipes from Master Chen, guided by Xuan Han Yu's advice on using precious materials like Moon Liquid Spirit Marrow for alchemy. Ye Chen also entrusts Chen Yuanbiao with a portrait of Xia Ruoxue, asking him to keep an eye out for her.
The Dragon Essence Sun Transformation Pill is imbued with intensely potent Supreme Yang Power. While this pill can elevate one's cultivation level or assist a martial artist in surpassing a bottleneck, it carries a significant risk of damaging their martial foundation!
Chen Yuanbiao felt a pang of embarrassment as he presented this pill recipe, acknowledging its substantial side effects. Nevertheless, it was the sole recipe he possessed for the Dragon Essence Sun Transformation Pill, which only barely satisfied Ye Chen’s stringent demands...
He had, however, assured Ye Chen that upon his return, he would exert his utmost effort to procure the remaining recipes Ye Chen required and would dispatch them to Ye Chen’s residence should he achieve any success.
Furthermore, as Chen Yuanbiao departed from Xianying City, he bestowed upon Ye Chen a storage bag.
Within this bag lay Ye Chen’s salary for one full year, granted upon his affiliation with the Cloud Clearing Association!
Recognizing Ye Chen’s aspiration to refine pills, Chen Yuanbiao had also procured numerous resources specifically for alchemy materials!
Among these was the exceedingly rare Dragon Origin Purple Sun Grass, a vital treasure for refining the Dragon Essence Sun Transformation Pill!
Now, Ye Chen was spared the arduous task of gathering these materials himself!
A delighted smile graced Ye Chen's lips at that moment, his eyes sparkling with anticipation!
He had truly struck gold once again!
Despite the Dragon Essence Sun Transformation Pill appearing to have severe side effects, rendering it seemingly useless, there was a crucial caveat!
This particular pill possessed exceptional compatibility with the Moon Liquid Spirit Marrow!
According to Xuan Han Yu, the pill's severe drawbacks stemmed from the disharmony between Yin and Yang, with a lack of suitable ingredients to neutralize and mitigate the overwhelming Supreme Yang Power of the Dragon Origin Purple Sun Grass!
However, the Moon Liquid Spirit Marrow could perfectly resolve this issue!
A pill concocted using Moon Liquid Spirit Marrow would not only negate the adverse effects of the Dragon Essence Sun Transformation Pill but could also transmute the combined powers of the sun and Taiyin into potent medicinal efficacy, thereby amplifying the pill's effects to a level suitable even for cultivators in the Qiankun Realm!
Suddenly, Ye Chen's elation waned, and he carefully put away the jade scrolls, his gaze shifting forward with a frosty intensity.
Approaching Ye Chen and Xu Shenglong were two figures.
These individuals were disciples of the Jiuqing Mountain, the same ones who had previously trailed Deng Shaofeng!
At this very moment, both wore expressions of chilling indifference, their malicious intent unmistakably clear!
Instantly, Ye Chen's eyes adopted a deep, dark hue as he employed the Cloud Clearing Three Techniques, swiftly appraising the formidable strength of these two adversaries!
In the subsequent moment, Ye Chen’s brow inadvertently knitted in a frown!
Their cultivation was far beyond that of ordinary Heavenly Repairing Realm cultivators; Ye Chen could barely hold his own against them!
Moreover, these two had walked the path of the Slaughter Dao, demonstrating proficiency and power among those of the same cultivation tier!
Jiuqing Mountain was indeed an extraordinary sect!
In a one-on-one confrontation, Ye Chen might possess a fifty percent chance of emerging victorious, but facing both simultaneously drastically diminished his prospects!
Perhaps to less than twenty percent!
Ye Chen inquired with composed composure, "What is it you two desire from me?"
The individual with a horse-like face was identified as Zhao Chunqi, while the younger man with languid, drooping eyes was named Song Bai’an.
Zhao Chunqi responded with a sneer, "What do we want? Lad, didn't you cause Deng Shaofeng considerable distress within the Cloud Clearing Hall? Yet, you seem to have forgotten that this young master was under our protection?
Now, due to your actions, our mission has gone awry. Do you truly believe we would simply let this matter go unattended?"
Song Bai’an likewise interjected with a cold tone, "Esteemed Young Master Ye, you are obligated to compensate us for this loss. Given your current standing as an advanced Cloud Clearing Master, you are quite influential within the Netherworld Cloud Clearing Association, are you not?
That old fellow Chen Yuanbiao must have bestowed upon you numerous valuable items; surely, you should part with some of them? Otherwise, there's a risk of choking, which wouldn't be conducive to your health, wouldn't you agree?"
A flicker of killing intent pierced Ye Chen’s gaze as he stated expressionlessly, "Since you are aware of the Netherworld Cloud Clearing Association's stance towards me, why do you still dare to present yourselves before me?"
Zhao Chunqi erupted in hearty laughter, "Lad, do you honestly believe we harbor any fear of the Netherworld Cloud Clearing Association? Hah! While other regions might show a modicum of respect to this association, for us at Jiuqing Mountain, the Cloud Clearing Association is utterly insignificant!"
The killing intent blazing in Ye Chen’s eyes intensified. Just as he was on the verge of unleashing his power, a man's voice resonated from behind Zhao Chunqi and Song Bai’an, uttering, "Which scion of Jiuqing Mountain has instructed you to act with such audacity? Do you genuinely believe that simply being a disciple of Jiuqing Mountain grants you license to behave lawlessly under its banner? It's no wonder the prestige of Jiuqing Mountain has been on a steady decline in recent years."
Zhao Chunqi and Song Bai’an immediately adopted a hostile stance, whirling around with fierce glares, their voices raised as they confronted the young man. "Who do you presume yourself to be, daring to speak ill of our Jiuqing Mountain?"
The instant they turned, however, they froze, becoming as still as statues. Their faces drained of color, cold sweat beading on their brows, their eyes bulging as if they had been struck by an unimaginable terror!
Disciples of Jiuqing Mountain were known for their resilience; what could possibly instill such profound fear in them?
What followed was an even more astonishing spectacle!
These two disciples, clad in blue, actually dropped to their knees before the man, right in the midst of countless onlookers on the street!
An uproar of bewilderment swept through the assembled martial artists!
What was transpiring? How could the formidable Jiuqing Mountain disciples, who showed no fear even of death, so readily prostrate themselves before this individual?
With resounding thuds against the ground, the duo performed deep kowtows, their voices trembling with extreme apprehension. "Yo... Young Master, we were unaware of your arrival in Xianying City. We have unintentionally offended you; please grant us your forgiveness!"
A collective gasp, sharp and sudden, rippled through the street!
This man before them was, in fact, the Young Master of Jiuqing Mountain!
The Young Master of Jiuqing Mountain had made an appearance in Xianying City!
Ye Chen’s eyes narrowed, a peculiar glint appearing as he observed the newcomer...
The man standing before him appeared refined and handsome, a gentle smile gracing his lips!
It was none other than the young man named Lin, who had been sharing tea with the veiled woman in the pavilion earlier!
This individual's name was Lin Rutian!
He was recognized as one of the three esteemed Young Masters of Jiuqing Mountain, infamously dubbed the Qingshan Wolf – Lin Rutian!
"Forgiveness?"
Lin Rutian chuckled softly, his gaze sweeping over the two kneeling figures. A natural aura of dominance emanated from him, akin to a wolf king destined to preside over countless peaks. "Shouldn't you be asking for forgiveness from me?"
He then slowly lifted his head, his smile directed at Ye Chen. "My apologies, Young Master Ye. These two worthless individuals have brought shame upon our Jiuqing Mountain. I trust you will not hold this against them."
The two disciples in blue trembled uncontrollably at his words, feeling an intense sensation of melting away!
Yo... Young Master, he actually knows this fellow named Ye!
Furthermore, the tone in which the Young Master spoke suggested a significant level of regard for this person!
In that moment, despair washed over Zhao Chunqi and Song Bai’an. If granted another opportunity, they would sooner face death than dare to provoke Ye Chen again!
Yet, despite their pride, they cast all dignity aside. They crawled to Ye Chen’s feet, lowering their heads and banging them against the ground repeatedly. "Young Master Ye, we implore your forgiveness! We genuinely had no inkling of your connection to the Young Master! Our offense in disrespecting you is a grave transgression, but we beg you to overlook it as our first mistake and grant us another chance!"
