At this moment, Ye Yunfei, accompanied by Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, was traversing through a vast mountainous region.
After entering this Small World, Ye Yunfei had heard by chance that there was a Ghost Valley within it, filled with terrifying yin souls and vicious ghosts, swirling with malevolent energy.
Huang Shang immediately requested to go take a look at that Ghost Valley.
As a Ghost Cultivator, he required large quantities of yin souls and vicious ghosts as resources for his cultivation.
"That up ahead should be the Ghost Valley, right?"
Ye Yunfei suddenly stopped and gazed towards a region ahead where ghostly energy pierced the sky.
It was a valley, dense with yin energy and rolling ghostly mists. Shrill, wretched wails of ghosts and monsters constantly emanated from within the valley.
From time to time, hideous spectral faces would surface within the ghostly energy, casting resentful, venomous glances towards the outside.
Any young martial artists passing by would detour, unwilling to approach.
In the eyes of most young martial artists, a place thick and sinister with ghostly energy was unlikely to hold any opportunities suitable for them, and thus not worth exploring.
"Such a rich energy of ghosts! This must be that Ghost Valley!"
Huang Shang stared intently at the Ghost Valley ahead, greatly excited.
"I plan to venture inside and explore it. I have a feeling that some opportunity might be waiting for me there."
After observing for a moment, Huang Shang said to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright then, let's go in and have a look. However, we must be careful. This Ghost Valley seems to harbor terrifying dangers. If anything seems off, retreat immediately."
Ye Yunfei extended his Soul Power to sense the area and couldn't help but frown as he spoke.
"I'll go in alone. I can sense the presence of many powerful Soul Bodies inside this valley. For others, that's extremely hazardous, but for me, they are excellent nourishment. This is an opportunity belonging to me. So, you all don't need to accompany me inside. You can go explore elsewhere."
After a moment's thought, Huang Shang said aloud.
"Elder Huang, it will be very dangerous for you to go alone."
Ye Yunfei was a bit worried.
"Don't worry. I'm a Ghost Cultivator, and the Ghost Cultivation techniques you imparted to me are highly advanced. I know how to handle environments like this. Besides, I can't always follow you and depend on your protection. I intend to venture out on my own for a while."
Huang Shang stated.
"Alright then."
Ye Yunfei had no choice but to nod.
"Here's what we'll do, Elder Huang. I'll refine a few Void Grade Pills for you now to strengthen your Soul Power. After that, you can enter the Ghost Valley on your own, which will increase your chances of success."
Ye Yunfei proposed.
"That would be best."
Huang Shang nodded.
Thus, Ye Yunfei found a secluded, dense forest nearby, entered the Phantom Shadow Pagoda, took out a pill cauldron and a batch of Void Grade herbs containing dense Soul Force energy, and refined a series of Void Grade Pills.
Void Grade Pills held immense benefits for Ghost Cultivators!
Huang Shang spent several hours fully absorbing and refining the Void Grade Pills Ye Yunfei had prepared.
Boom... Boom...
After refining all these pills, the quality of Huang Shang's Soul Body directly rose by a whole level. The Soul Power energy radiating from him was truly formidable.
Behind his head, a dark ring of Soul Power actually appeared, emitting a sinister ghostly aura.
"Void Grade Pills are indeed very effective!"
Huang Shang was thrilled.
"Alright, I'm going in now. Don't worry, I will come back alive."
Huang Shang said, then transformed into a wisp of indistinct, ethereal ghost-shadow and instantly shot into the Ghost Valley ahead, disappearing from sight.
"I hope Elder Huang remains safe and sound."
Ye Yunfei looked at the Ghost Valley ahead, where ghostly energy swirled to the heavens, and spoke.
Next, Ye Yunfei, accompanied by Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, left the mountainous area and continued exploring within this Small World, gathering a considerable number of herbs, magical treasures, and spirit crystals.
"Hey, Master, look! Ahead there's a city. It seems quite a few people are coming and going!"
Hu Miao suddenly pointed towards the horizon and exclaimed.
"Yes. Let's go over and take a look."
Ye Yunfei saw it too.
Soon after, they arrived before the city's main gate.
This was a somewhat old, dilapidated city, but the Spiritual Qi within its walls was incredibly rich, almost condensing into a mist-like form that hovered above the city.
Many young martial artists were moving in and out, all having entered this place from the outside world for training purposes. It seemed this city had temporarily become a gathering point.
"So, this city has many decently high-level Spirit-Gathering Formations arranged inside, gathering large amounts of Spiritual Qi. It's a decent cultivation spot."
Observing from a distance, Ye Yunfei discovered numerous Spirit-Gathering Formations within the city.
"Let's go in."
Ye Yunfei said.
Ye Yunfei employed the Thousand Illusions technique to conceal his appearance and soul aura, then walked into the city.
Quickly, Ye Yunfei figured out the situation regarding this city.
It turned out this was an abandoned city. Due to its rich Spiritual Qi, suitable for cultivation, many young martial artists who had entered from the outside world for training had chosen this city as a temporary resting point.
As Ye Yunfei, Hu Miao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm walked along a main street inside the city, they discovered numerous temporary shops lining both sides of the street. They were set up by disciples from various major powers, specifically for recycling and exchanging all sorts of treasures.
Business at these temporary shops was quite good. Many martial artists were selling treasures they didn't need in exchange for what they required. Hawking cries and haggling sounds filled the air incessantly.
There were also some shops specializing in selling detailed information about various Small Worlds, such as which opportunities, treasures, and secret realms existed within which Small World.
Since some Small Worlds contained extremely dangerous places, many young martial artists with relatively weaker strength, even if they discovered these perilous locations, lacked the capability to venture in. They might as well sell the information about such places to earn some profit.
"Huh? Master, look! Over there on the city wall, there's a portrait of you!"
Suddenly, Hu Miao pointed at a sheet of paper plastered on a wall beside the street.
It was precisely a bounty notice concerning Ye Yunfei!
"Let's take a look."
Ye Yunfei led Hu Miao over to examine the poster closely.
"The Jiang Clan, Jietian Sect, Yin Corpse Valley, Tai Huang Sect, and Guangming Ancient Sect... heh heh..."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but let out a cold chuckle.
"I heard these major powers have increased the bounty on Ye Yunfei again. It's a huge sum, enough to drive anyone crazy."
"That's because after Ye Yunfei entered this Incomplete Chaos Universe, he also killed Jiang Jie, and he even obtained an initial Dao treasure. So, those major powers have correspondingly raised the bounty on him."
Besides Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao, some other young people were also gathered around observing the bounty notice.
"If I could capture Ye Yunfei and collect that reward, I'd strike it rich!"
One youngster fantasized.
"Even Jiang Jie was killed by Ye Yunfei. With your strength, you think you can catch him? Stop dreaming."
Another martial artist nearby snorted derisively.
"You don't necessarily have to capture Ye Yunfei to get the reward. Look more carefully. The notice clearly states that even providing information about Ye Yunfei's whereabouts can earn a substantial reward."
Someone remarked.
"It's true. Providing a lead on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts can also fetch a handsome reward."
The others looked more closely and indeed found a line of small text on the notice stating exactly that.
"Everyone, I have a question. If someone knows Ye Yunfei's whereabouts, where should they go to claim the reward?"
Ye Yunfei suddenly asked aloud.
"You know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts?"
Immediately, everyone around turned their eyes towards Ye Yunfei.