"Alright, get up. Don't keep acting like a whining old woman."
Ye Yunfei waved his hand.
"Yes."
Chen Xuan immediately stood up, respectfully positioning himself beside Ye Yunfei.
"Master Chen Xuan, have you truly taken Master Ye Yunfei as your teacher?"
The Emperor, witnessing this scene, couldn't help but stare, dumbfounded.
"Indeed.
I am honored to have become Master's nominal disciple.
Also, Your Majesty, you must never address me as 'Master' again from now on.
Henceforth, there is only one Alchemy Master in our Great Qin Empire, and that is my teacher!"
Chen Xuan replied.
A nominal disciple?
Hearing this, the Emperor felt torn between tears and laughter.
After all, as a Fourth-Grade Alchemist in the past, Chen Xuan had held a supremely revered position within the Great Qin Empire.
And now, he was merely a nominal disciple of Ye Yunfei?
"Alright.
I am preparing to leave the capital."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Master Ye Yunfei, won't you stay a few more days? Yuetsu wishes to host a grand banquet within the palace to properly entertain Master Ye Yunfei."
The Empress Dowager said.
"No need.
I dislike such formalities."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Very well.
Master Ye Yunfei, these valuables were confiscated from the homes of Xiao Tiande and Sima Ling.
This is a small token of our royal family's regard for Master Ye Yunfei."
Not daring to press the matter, the Empress Dowager took out five spatial rings and handed them to Ye Yunfei.
Each spatial ring was filled with vast quantities of Spirit Crystals, spiritual herbs, spiritual pills, magical treasures, and other rare materials of heaven and earth.
"Hm?
A Water-Attribute Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact!"
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power gave the five spatial rings a cursory scan, and he felt a flicker of pleasant surprise.
Within one of the spatial rings lay a blue longsword. It appeared watery and translucent, gently rippling, while emanating a piercing, icy chill.
This sword could precisely be used to forge the Water Sword among the Five Elements Spirit Swords!
"My thanks."
Ye Yunfei accepted the five spatial rings.
Currently, he indeed had a great need for cultivation resources.
"Here, I have a cultivation technique highly suitable for women. I'll bestow it upon you.
Apply yourself diligently to its practice. Ascending to the Saint Realm should prove relatively easy."
Pointing a finger, Ye Yunfei imprinted a set of cultivation formulas, named the Plain Girl Heart Scripture, directly into the Empress Dowager's mind.
The Empress Dowager immediately sensed a scripture taking form within her consciousness.
With a quick glance, she discovered that this Plain Girl Heart Scripture was the most profound technique she had ever encountered in her entire life up to this point!
"Thank you, Master Ye Yunfei, for the great kindness of imparting this profound art!"
Overcome with emotion, the Empress Dowager knelt down directly.
A superior cultivation scripture was of utmost importance to a martial artist.
The Empress Dowager had a premonition that this Plain Girl Heart Scripture would enable her true ascension!
"Alright.
Rise."
Ye Yunfei waved his hand.
This Empress Dowager left a favorable impression on him; she had even gifted him that Vermilion-Gold Profound Weight Iron Sword.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei didn't mind imparting a scripture to her, helping her grow a bit stronger.
Besides, Ye Yunfei understood that he wouldn't remain within the Great Qin Empire for much longer.
This Empress Dowager valued loyalty and sentiment highly. Having received his benefaction, she would certainly assist in looking after the Ye Family in the future.
Moreover, a scripture like the Plain Girl Heart Scripture ranked among the lowest-tier in Ye Yunfei's personal collection, something he thought little of. Bestowing it as a gift hardly pained his heart.
Half a day later.
Ye Yunfei, riding his Crimson Flood-Dragon Steed, left the capital with an air of low profile.
After exiting the city, in a secluded, uninhabited spot on the outskirts, Ye Yunfei took out that palanquin-like chariot and gave it a brief study.
"Consuming ten thousand Spirit Crystals for a day's flight... not too expensive, I suppose."
With Ye Yunfei's knowledge and experience, he quickly deciphered the workings of this chariot.
So, he took out ten thousand Spirit Crystals and inserted them into the chariot's interior.
Then, Ye Yunfei sent a spell seal flying onto the chariot.
Boom...
The chariot lifted into the air, rising steadily.
Ye Yunfei led his Crimson Flood-Dragon Steed onto the chariot.
Boom...
With a slight tremor, the chariot began speeding across the sky.
"The speed is somewhat slow. This chariot is quite a piece of junk."
Ye Yunfei shook his head ruefully, quite dissatisfied with the chariot's velocity.
It seemed this chariot was merely a low-tier flying magical artifact.
"Mm, if I get the chance, I should personally forge a flying artifact to make travel more convenient.
However, materials possessing flight attributes are assuredly extremely rare within the Great Qin Empire, exceptionally difficult to gather.
I'll consider it if I get the opportunity in the future."
Ye Yunfei shook his head, muttering to himself.
The chariot cut through the sky, flying in the direction of the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
Ye Yunfei estimated a single day's journey would suffice to return to the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
All members of the Ye Family from Yuanyue City, including Ye Yunfei's father, were currently residing at the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters. Hence, Ye Yunfei was eager to get back.
Meanwhile.
What had transpired in the capital two days prior spread with astonishing speed throughout the entire Great Qin Empire.
Chancellor Xiao and Grand Marshal Sima, rebellious and treasonous, had attempted to usurp the throne, only to be beheaded by National Scholar Ye Yunfei!
Under the royal family's deliberate promotion, Ye Yunfei was shaped into a positive heroic figure.
The name Ye Yunfei became the subject of fervent discussion in every city, every town, and even most villages across the Great Qin Empire.
Sending shockwaves throughout the entire country!
At the same time.
Within the headquarters of the Xiaoyao Pavilion.
In the main assembly hall.
All the upper echelons of the Xiaoyao Pavilion were gathered.
Including the Master of Xiaoyao Pavilion, every single high-ranking member present wore an extremely grim expression.
Because Elder Jin and Elder Ding had returned, providing a detailed account of the events that transpired in the capital.
And then.
The entire hall sank into a dreadful silence.
"Did Ye Yunfei truly, alone and single-handedly, slay over a dozen Profound Realm experts?"
Finally, after a long while, an Elder spoke up, breaking the silence.
"Elder Lian, although this matter is difficult to believe,
it is absolutely true. Elder Ding and I were on the scene, watching the entire process clearly from start to finish."
Elder Jin said with a sigh.
"Elder Jin speaks truthfully."
Elder Ding nodded in agreement.
The sight of Ye Yunfei slaughtering over a dozen inner disciples of the Huangtian Sect, along with Chancellor Xiao and Grand Marshal Sima, within the capital, remained an image that stirred immense shock within Elder Ding.
"Then wouldn't that mean our Xiaoyao Pavilion is no match for Ye Yunfei at all?"
That Elder Lian continued.
Hearing this, the other Xiaoyao Pavilion elders once again fell into silent contemplation.
Within the hall, the atmosphere grew oppressively heavy and stifling!
In total, the Xiaoyao Pavilion had only six Profound Realm experts. Moreover, four of them were at the Early Profound stage, and two at the Intermediate Profound stage.
Facing Ye Yunfei now, such strength was utterly negligible!
"For a period of time now, our Xiaoyao Pavilion must keep a wide berth from Ye Yunfei. We absolutely cannot afford to come into any conflict with him!"
A moment later, the Master of Xiaoyao Pavilion suddenly spoke.
"Pavilion Master, Qin An shares a blood feud against Ye Yunfei. I fear..."
Elder Ding began.
"I will personally speak with Qin An.
What we need to do is temporarily refrain from provoking Ye Yunfei.
Do not be deceived by Ye Yunfei's current formidable presence; such favorable times will not last long.
His moment of glory is numbered."
The Pavilion Master declared.
"Oh?"
The other Xiaoyao Pavilion elders turned their gazes toward their leader, their expressions puzzled.
"Ye Yunfei slaughtered over a dozen inner disciples of the Huangtian Sect, and among them, that Xiaoyao Gongzi was ranked seventh among their inner disciples.
Do you truly believe that once the Huangtian Sect learns of this, they would let Ye Yunfei off?
Therefore, when dealing with Ye Yunfei, we need not resort to direct force ourselves.
Instead, we can kill with a borrowed blade!
Dispatch someone immediately to find a way to convey the events of the capital to the Huangtian Sect at the fastest possible speed!
Hehehe... At that time, Ye Yunfei will undoubtedly meet his demise!"
A cold sneer curled upon the Pavilion Master's lips.
"Hahaha! Excellent move—killing with a borrowed blade!
The Pavilion Master is indeed wise!"
The other Xiaoyao Pavilion high-ups in the hall burst into hearty laughter. The previously heavy and stifling atmosphere instantly evaporated without a trace.