"I didn't expect that the core essence of these two Soul Lotuses had already been depleted by over half. I did not intend to deceive you."
The green-robed elder spoke with sincere apology.
"I understand."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
As a member of the Burial Race, even though one possessed an entirely new Soul Body, memories were often fragmented and incomplete.
"Very well. I still have some things here, left over from my previous life. I give them to you."
The green-robed elder flicked his finger, sending a spatial ring to float before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei probed it with his Soul Power and found it contained large quantities of spirit stones, herbs, magic treasures, and other items, all of considerable value. There were even quite a few Nirvana-Grade medicinal herbs and pills.
Above the Hua-Grade came the Nascent Grade. Above the Nascent Grade was the Silence Grade. And above the Silence Grade was the Nirvana-Grade!
Within the Eastern Barrens, Nascent-Grade pills were already extremely precious. Silence-Grade pills were something few could even take out, and Nirvana-Grade pills were practically extinct, considered mythical divine medicine.
However, after scrutinizing the contents carefully, Ye Yunfei found nothing that would be effective for Ji Yue's injuries. He simply stored the spatial ring.
"Young man, the soul power type treasures you need… are they to treat this young lady's condition?"
The green-robed elder suddenly spoke. He had already discerned that Ji Yue's Soul Body was in an abnormal state, appearing distracted and ungrounded.
"Yes."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"If the Soul Lotus were complete and flawless, would it be able to heal this young lady's Soul Body?"
The green-robed elder asked.
"Yes."
Ye Yunfei's heart stirred. He looked at the elder as he answered.
A perfect, flawless Soul Lotus not only possessed all its energy essence intact, but, more importantly, contained profound Soul Dao principles within. It would definitely be very effective for Ji Yue's Soul Body injuries.
"I know of a place where there might be complete, flawless Soul Lotuses."
The green-robed elder pondered for a moment before answering.
"Where?"
Ye Yunfei's spirits lifted, and he quickly asked.
"Right on the Hongmeng Continent, in the infamous Forbidden Land of the Central Divine Land—the Land of Life and Death."
The green-robed elder stated.
"The Land of Life and Death has Soul Lotuses?"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised.
Of course he had heard of this Forbidden Land, the Land of Life and Death, but he had never entered it.
"Are you certain they are there?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"There is a high likelihood. Because I obtained these two Soul Lotuses within the Vale of Life and Death.
However, the Land of Life and Death is now heavily garrisoned by the Corpse World, as it contains many naturally occurring corpse-nurturing grounds used by the Corpse World for raising corpses.
Back then, I inadvertently entered the Land of Life and Death and came across a lotus pond containing numerous Soul Lotuses. I plucked two of them that were already in full bloom, and then I sensed that a terrifying presence seemed to be awakening within that pond, so I hurriedly fled.
Before I could even escape the Land of Life and Death, I was discovered by experts from the Corpse World. They chased and hunted me all the way until I fled to the Eastern Barrens and hid within this Small World."
The green-robed elder explained.
"So that is what happened."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"However, with your strength, even if you encounter experts from the Corpse World, there is nothing to fear."
Ye Yunfei sensed the green-robed elder's aura and spoke.
"My physical condition at that time was not good. It is much better now."
The elder replied.
"There were at least seven Soul Lotuses in that pond, and the other five were not yet open.
The growth cycle of a Soul Lotus is extremely long. Based on the timing, the other five should have bloomed by now.
However, the Land of Life and Death is a notorious Forbidden Land in the Central Divine Land, fraught with perils. Moreover, it is heavily guarded by the Corpse World's forces. Breaking in to pluck Soul Lotuses would be immensely difficult."
The green-robed elder shook his head.
"The Corpse World again… true nemeses cross paths everywhere.
And I've been meaning to settle accounts with them."
A cold smile appeared on Ye Yunfei's face.
Ji Yue's Soul Body was severely injured precisely because of the Corpse World!
This grudge, Ye Yunfei would definitely settle!
"Oh?
Young man, have you had grievances with the Corpse World?"
The green-robed elder was somewhat surprised and asked curiously.
"This young lady's Soul Body injury was bestowed upon her by the Corpse World."
Ye Yunfei gestured toward Ji Yue as he answered.
"So it is.
Back then, I too was hunted by experts of the Corpse World, running for my life in constant danger all the way from the Central Divine Land to the Eastern Barrens. It was truly a wretched state of affairs. The mention of the Corpse World makes me gnash my teeth in hatred; I have long wanted to return and settle scores with them!"
The green-robed elder nodded emphatically.
"Senior, thank you for providing information about the Soul Lotus."
Ye Yunfei expressed his gratitude.
"Young man, are you really planning to go to the Land of Life and Death to search for Soul Lotuses?
The danger is far too great. You must think this through clearly."
The green-robed elder cautioned.
"Don't worry, Senior. I am aware of what I am doing."
Ye Yunfei answered.
"Young man, I wish to make a deal with you."
At that moment, a figure flashed toward them like lightning, stopping near Ye Yunfei.
It was the purple-robed youth!
"What kind of deal?"
Ye Yunfei glanced at the purple-robed youth and asked coolly.
"I need a batch of Great Origin Soul-Solidifying Pills. Given your alchemy skill, you can definitely refine them.
Rest assured, I will give you satisfactory compensation.
You need soul power type treasures, correct? I happen to have a batch here."
The purple-robed youth flicked his finger, sending a spatial ring to float before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei probed it with his Soul Power. He found it indeed contained a stunningly valuable batch of heavenly materials and earthly treasures related to soul power. Unfortunately, however, none could treat Ji Yue's Soul Body.
"Human youth, we also wish to make a deal with you.
Help us refine pills, and we too can provide compensation that satisfies you."
Before Ye Yunfei could even respond, six golden streaks of light flashed over from the distance, arriving nearby before revealing their forms—they were six three-headed golden snakes.
"Young man, our Qin Royal Clan also wishes for you to refine pills for us.
Rest assured, with the strength of our Tai King Tribe, we can certainly provide you with satisfactory compensation."
A tall and imposing elder crossed the space, landing not far in front of Ye Yunfei, and spoke.
*Boom! Rumble…*
A war chariot crushed through space, rumbling forward. It shook the surrounding primeval forests, causing them to sway, its thunderous roar deafening.
The Stone-born Saint Spirit had arrived!
"Human youth, I too would like to request you refine pills for me.
I will also provide compensation that satisfies you."
The Stone-born Saint Spirit's gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei as he spoke.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
At that moment, three figures radiating formidable golden power tore through space, arriving in the vicinity instantly.
The three Celestial Gold Race members had come!
"Human youth, we too would like you to refine pills for us.
The compensation will definitely satisfy you."
One of the Celestial Gold Race members spoke.
Just like that, all the experts who had previously participated in the fight for the Star Sparkles Fruits and the Primordial Star-Sparkling Treasure Tree had arrived.
So it turned out these experts had been watching Ye Yunfei all along.
Having personally witnessed Ye Yunfei refine pills moments ago, they discovered his alchemy skill was exceptionally high. Thus, each was moved, hoping to have Ye Yunfei refine pills for them.
An alchemist was highly welcomed in the world of martial artists, especially since this Deep-Heart World originally had none to speak of!
Therefore, when these experts found out that Ye Yunfei was actually a master alchemist, they all rushed over, seeking pills!