At the same time.
In a remote location in the east.
Deep within the earth, inside a dimly lit subterranean palace, turbulent surges of sinister energy churned.
Numerous dark figures, exuding eerie auras, sat cross-legged within this subterranean palace.
All were Flying Sky Yin Monkeys!
"I've sensed the aura of the Netherworld Yin Blade again! When we recover our strength, we'll seek him out. At that time, I'll drain all his brain fluids!"
One of the Flying Sky Yin Monkeys suddenly spoke, his eyes filled with malicious rage.
"Holy Son, when will we return?"
Another Flying Sky Yin Monkey nearby asked.
"We'll return once we recover our strength and retrieve the Netherworld Yin Blade," the Holy Son replied.
At this moment, outside the gates of Murong City, after Ye Yunfei had killed those five black-robed men, the Netherworld Yin Blade flew out on its own, slashing into the corpses of the five and absorbing the residual yin-attributed energy they left behind.
Furthermore, all the remnant soul energy from these five black-robed men was also devoured by the Netherworld Yin Blade.
The Netherworld Yin Blade could devour all kinds of yin-evil energy in the world, and it could even consume Soul Bodies!
Ye Yunfei discovered that after the blade devoured the energy essence of those five black-robed men, its aura became even more bizarre.
After those five were slain, the other Corpse Soldiers were quickly eliminated as well.
"The corpse qi from these fellows was quite beneficial for me," Huang Shang walked over and said to Ye Yunfei with a smile.
During the battle, Huang Shang had absorbed a significant amount of corpse qi, gaining considerable benefits.
"The properties of corpse qi and ghost qi are quite similar; they can be mutually converted," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Master, the Corpse World's ambitions are vast; they want to unify the entire Eastern Barrens, which proves they must possess formidable strength. I suspect they will still come looking for you," Hu Miao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Let them come," Ye Yunfei sneered coldly.
Using the Netherworld Yin Blade against the Corpse World's experts was particularly effective. Moreover, corpse qi energy was rare, highly nourishing sustenance for the blade.
One could say that with the Netherworld Yin Blade, Ye Yunfei had nothing to fear from the Corpse World!
"With the Corpse World stirring chaos, the Eastern Barrens will enter a turbulent era. First, I need to properly elevate my spiritual power realm. Also, I must quickly increase my strength to bring mother and Xiao Fei back from the Vermilion Bird Realm," Ye Yunfei pondered for a moment, thinking to himself.
"However, the resources on me are already quite depleted. To increase my realm, I first need to solve the resource problem. I'll have to rely on my expertise in alchemy."
Ye Yunfei continued his thoughts. During his recent period of secluded cultivation, the various resources he possessed had already been nearly exhausted!
"Now, send people out to procure as many spirit herbs as possible—the greater the quantity and the higher the grade, the better. Use all the money from your several forces to buy spirit herbs. Rest assured, I'll compensate you double later," Ye Yunfei summoned the Patriarch of Mu Rong, the Patriarch of Meng, and the leaders of the other factions, then spoke.
"Young Master Su, I will dispatch people immediately to handle this," the Patriarch of Mu Rong agreed without hesitation.
He understood that his Murong Family now could not separate itself from Ye Yunfei. Clinging to Ye Yunfei, the Murong Family had hopes of rising in the future. If they left him, the Murong Family would face countless perils!
"Master, we understand," the Patriarch of Meng and the other faction leaders, being Ye Yunfei's slaves, naturally had no hesitation either.
Soon, the Murong Family, Meng Family, and other factions sent people carrying large sums of money to purchase spirit herbs. Ultimately, all these spirit herbs were gathered into Ye Yunfei's hands.
Taking these herbs, Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and focused on producing elixirs in large quantities.
Then, Ye Yunfei had the Murong Family and the other forces take the elixirs he refined to auction houses. The money obtained from the auctions was used to purchase all sorts of resources and treasures.
Thus, every day, a massive flow of spirit herbs was continuously delivered to Ye Yunfei, while a vast quantity of elixirs was continuously sent out from him.
The elixirs personally refined by Ye Yunfei were far more effective than the same types of elixirs found on the market, making them highly sought after.
"Still not enough, though." Despite accumulating a large amount of cultivation resources in a short time, Ye Yunfei still felt it wasn't sufficient.
"Spread the word: whoever suffers from an incurable disease, I guarantee to cure it. Also, anyone with problems breaking through their realm, struggling and unable to advance, can come to me for help. As long as you have money, everything can be arranged," Ye Yunfei called the Patriarch of Mu Rong and told him this.
"Young Master Su..." The Patriarch of Mu Rong was stunned upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Just do as I say," Ye Yunfei stated.
"Alright," the Patriarch of Mu Rong had no choice but to nod.
"Also, do not expose my true identity. From now on, I am Master Liuyun."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and added.
"Master Liuyun? I understand," The Patriarch of Mu Rong paused briefly, then nodded in response.
Not long after, a piece of news began to spread throughout the Eastern Barrens. A man calling himself Master Liuyun claimed he could cure any incurable disease and could also help people solve problems in realm breakthroughs.
When they first heard this news, most people did not believe it. No one in the Eastern Barrens had ever heard of a figure called Master Liuyun. An unknown individual appearing out of nowhere making such grand claims—who would believe it?
However, several people suffering from incurable illnesses, with their lives hanging by a thread, came to Murong City seeking treatment from Master Liuyun. They were treating their death as a possible cure.
After all, they had no other options left.
Inside a luxurious mansion in Murong City, in its main hall.
An elderly man in white robes sat upright in a grand master's chair.
A sickly-looking man lay on a stretcher, barely breathing, on the verge of death.
"Master Liuyun, this is my son, the sole lifeblood of my line. He suffers from a strange poison that has severely damaged not only his physical body but also his Soul Body. I've taken him everywhere seeking treatment, but he remains uncured. I beg Master Liuyun to intervene and treat him. If you can cure my son, I will certainly offer a rich reward," said a middle-aged man with a deeply worried expression standing in the hall, addressing the white-robed elder.
This white-robed elder was Ye Yunfei! He used the Thousand Faces Transform to alter his soul aura and appearance. As for the title Master Liuyun, Ye Yunfei had used it once before when in the Tianxuan Continent.
"I can treat your son's illness, but first, we must see if the reward you can offer will satisfy me," Ye Yunfei examined the man on the stretcher and quickly felt confident.
"Master Liuyun, you really can cure my son?!" The middle-aged man grew extremely agitated.
"Of course I can. It depends on how much money you can pay," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Master Liuyun, as long as you can cure my son, even if I must spend everything I have, I am willing!" the middle-aged man immediately said, then took out all his money and valuables, piling them in front of Ye Yunfei.
"Very well. I will help you," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Half a day later, Ye Yunfei refined a batch of elixirs, directly raising the man from the stretcher from the verge of death and reviving him.
Thereafter, as Ye Yunfei cured more and more people afflicted with terminal illnesses, the title Master Liuyun grew increasingly famous. Every day, a steady stream of people came to Murong City seeking treatment from Master Liuyun.
Next, some people who had struggled tirelessly in cultivation, unable to break through, also came to Master Liuyun. Under his guidance, they all successfully achieved their breakthroughs.
Consequently, the reputation of Master Liuyun expanded further.
Each day, a large influx of wealth continuously gathered into Ye Yunfei's hands.