The Strongest Dandy in the City Chapter 2625 - 2614: Attitude Changed

The time for the fifth incense stick had passed.

The faces of the Southern Mountain Old Demon and Shen Xiutian grew increasingly pale, and it wasn’t until the sixth incense stick started burning that Shen Xiutian finally exhausted his spiritual energy.

After his spiritual energy was depleted, he could separate his hand from the mountain, and he immediately sat on the ground.

Elder Wang, without wasting words, handed Shen Xiutian a pill to restore his spiritual energy. He did not allocate housing for Shen Xiutian but instead kept his gaze fixed on Ye Chenfeng.

Could it be that Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy thickness surpassed Shen Xiutian, a late-stage Divine Emperor?

The spiritual energy thickness of Shen Xiutian was definitely that of a late-stage Divine Emperor from the Upper World, possibly even beyond that.

This signifies just how dense Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy was, and although spiritual energy thickness doesn’t entirely determine combat power, it is an important indicator of talent.

The brightness in Elder Wang’s eyes intensified, and the other cultivators hired by the Soul Instrument Pavilion remained silent, as the thickness of Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy had completely exceeded their expectations.

It can be said that Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy thickness could entirely surpass that of a typical late-stage Divine Emperor. It was simply unbelievable.

For the Upper World, a peerless genius is undoubtedly coveted, and anyone labeled as such is very likely to become a supreme powerhouse in the future.

Elder Wang could disregard the Southern Mountain Old Demon and Shen Xiutian because of their age, as in this lifetime they were unlikely to step into the peak of the Divine Emperor Realm, a feat not easily achieved.

As an external elder at the headquarters of the Soul Instrument Pavilion, where late-stage Divine Emperor cultivators were not uncommon and peak Divine Emperors were even more impressive, he did not fear the Southern Mountain Old Demon or Shen Xiutian.

But Ye Chenfeng was different: firstly, he was young enough; secondly, his talent was strong enough.

He definitely had unlimited potential in the future, possibly even reaching the peak of the Divine Emperor Realm. Anyone who could reach that peak would undoubtedly be a powerful force, and if a peak Divine Emperor cultivator with exceptional combat power targeted him, even the Soul Instrument Pavilion might not be able to protect him.

Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy was so dense that his combat power was certainly unusual. If he were to reach the peak of the Divine Emperor Realm in the future, he would certainly have a place in the Upper World.

Offending a future peerless powerhouse is not a wise investment.

Elder Wang had already been considering how to build a good relationship with Ye Chenfeng, thinking that investing emotionally would be beneficial, as establishing a connection with a future peak Divine Emperor could help him in the future.

After all, Elder Wang knew that his own achievements in Artifact Refining were limited in this lifetime, and if he ever faced trouble, he wouldn’t be able to enlist a peak Divine Emperor’s help, nor even invite a late or middle-stage Divine Emperor. Those powerful figures came here for the sake of the Soul Instrument Pavilion.

Elder Wang dared to be so arrogant only because he was borrowing the prestige of the Soul Instrument Pavilion.

Halfway through the sixth incense stick, the Southern Mountain Old Demon’s spiritual energy was also exhausted.

Only Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy remained unconsumed.

Elder Wang and the others watched Ye Chenfeng with bated breath, their eyes wide open.

However, the longer Ye Chenfeng persisted, the more valuable Elder Wang found his emotional investment.

Finally, as the sixth incense stick completely burned out, Ye Chenfeng’s spiritual energy was also exhausted. His face turned ghastly pale, sweat beaded on his forehead, and he sat cross-legged directly on the ground.

Elder Wang was the first to react, his face no longer cold; instead, he wore a warm expression.

He appeared before Ye Chenfeng, handing over the pill to restore spiritual energy, smiling, "Little brother, you’ve worked hard, quickly take this pill to restore your spiritual energy!"

Though this spiritual energy-restoring pill was far inferior to those refined by Ye Chenfeng himself, he still took it.

After seeing Ye Chenfeng take the pill, Elder Wang continued, "Little brother, the first day can be quite unsettling, but it will get easier. I feel a strong affinity with you, and once your spiritual energy is restored, I’ll immediately arrange for your housing."

Ye Chenfeng naturally felt Elder Wang’s goodwill and politely responded, "Thank you."

The other cultivators nearby also wanted to ingratiate themselves with him, but Elder Wang stopped them, "See to your rest and don’t disturb this young brother."

Although the cultivators scoffed, they dared not say much as they were on the Soul Instrument Pavilion’s turf.

After Ye Chenfeng regained some strength, Elder Wang said, "Little brother, let’s go. I’ll arrange a place for you to stay right now. Honestly, I suddenly feel like we have great rapport. Were it not beyond my decision, I’d relieve you of your duties here immediately."

Of course, Elder Wang was speaking figuratively, because if Ye Chenfeng really left immediately, who would he build connections with?

He put away the simple housing he had taken out before back into his storage ring without providing any additional explanation, believing that sometimes explanations come off as contrived, showing that he had a certain finesse in his actions.

"Little brother, you and your friends come with me! Rest well today, so you’ll have energy for tomorrow," said Elder Wang.

Song Lanruo and Fang Duo’er had smiles in their eyes, confirming that talent was vital wherever one went. In the world of cultivators, only by showing sufficient aptitude would people respect you.

Ye Chenfeng was not overly polite with Elder Wang, following him out of the back mountain of the Soul Instrument Pavilion.

With some sway as an external elder, Elder Wang arranged a few elegant rooms for Ye Chenfeng and his companions at the Soul Instrument Pavilion’s external quarters and said, "Little brother, if you need anything, feel free to contact me. I won’t refuse as long as it’s within my ability."

After saying this,

Elder Wang didn’t linger too long, knowing that building relationships should not be rushed but done step by step.

After Elder Wang left,

Shen Xiutian smiled and said, "Benefactor, this Elder Wang of the Soul Instrument Pavilion intends to win you over, leaving a token of goodwill. His scheme works for him; if you grow in the future, you’ll definitely become a super-powerful figure."

Ye Chenfeng waved his hand, "This Elder Wang is interesting. Compared to those hypocritical pretenders, I prefer someone I can see through at a glance."

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