Yet the moment Ye Yunfei saw that piece of charred, withered wood, he became instantly excited, hardly able to believe it as he grabbed hold of it.
“This is a piece of Sansheng Divine Wood!”
Ye Yunfei examined it briefly and immediately confirmed.
“Sansheng Divine Wood is an exceedingly rare wood-attribute Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, containing highly concentrated wood-attribute energy essence. It's worth a fortune!
This piece of Sansheng Divine Wood, added to the wood-attribute Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures I purchased from the Four Directions Trading House, will be enough for me to cultivate the Greenwood Emperor Body to the beginner stage.”
Ye Yunfei was immensely pleased inwardly.
He had thought this Treasure Exchange Fair would end in disappointment, but unexpectedly, he had encountered Sansheng Divine Wood.
“Wait!
Legend says Sansheng Divine Wood usually grows in companion sets of three, representing past, present, and future.
Since this woman has one piece, she might very well have the other two as well.”
Ye Yunfei's heart suddenly stirred with an idea.
“Young Lady, may I ask if you have the other two pieces?” Ye Yunfei inquired.
“How does Young Master know?
Indeed, there are two other identical pieces of wood stored in the ancestral hall of our Xia Family.
According to the legacy left by our Xia ancestors, these three pieces of wood are three treasures.
However, throughout generations, the members of our Xia Family have never been able to discern what is so precious about these three withered pieces.
This time, because my father has contracted an incurable, untreatable disease, I learned Qianyan City was holding a Treasure Exchange Fair, so I brought one piece with me, hoping to try my luck…”
At this point, the woman couldn’t help but lower her head, sneakily casting an embarrassed glance at Ye Yunfei.
This was because even she didn’t know what was so precious about this piece of withered wood; when she had stopped Ye Yunfei earlier, it was purely an attempt to test her fortune.
“These three pieces of withered wood are three divine woods.
How about this: I will exchange three Realm Breaking Pills for your Xia Family’s three divine woods.
Moreover, I will personally take action to cure your father.
What do you say?”
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before proposing.
The value of Sansheng Divine Wood far exceeded that of the Realm Breaking Pills; this deal was a massive win for Ye Yunfei.
“Really?!
That’s fantastic!
I agree!”
Upon hearing this, the woman couldn’t help but rejoice and immediately accepted.
“This broken piece of wood is divine wood?
And it can be exchanged for a Realm Breaking Pill?”
The surrounding onlookers were left dumbstruck.
“Young brother, you must not let yourself be deceived.
A Realm Breaking Pill is worth a fortune; how could it be compared to a piece of broken wood?”
Some well-meaning individuals urged him.
Ye Yunfei smiled without replying.
Sansheng Divine Wood was extremely rare; ordinary martial artists would not recognize it at all.
“Young Master, the other two divine woods are in our Xia Family’s ancestral hall. If Young Master truly wishes to exchange, please accompany me back to the Xia Family.”
The woman gazed nervously at Ye Yunfei, fearing he might change his mind.
“Alright.
I will go back with you.”
Ye Yunfei nodded.
“Wonderful!
Young Master, let’s return right away!”
Upon hearing this, the woman couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief, her heart soaring with excitement.
Thus, Ye Yunfei followed the woman out of the square, her maid closely following behind.
They left the crowd in the square staring at each other in bewilderment.
“Young Master, our Xia Family is in Qingxia City, about a day’s journey from Qianyan City.”
After leaving the square, the woman took out a Flying Boat and said to Ye Yunfei.
And then.
The three entered the Flying Boat, which soared into the sky, leaving Qianyan City and heading in a specific direction.
Soon, Ye Yunfei learned that this woman’s name was Xia Feiyan, and the maid was called Xiao Yu.
A day later.
They arrived in Qingxia City.
The scale of Qingxia City was slightly smaller than that of Qianyan City.
Xia Feiyan led Ye Yunfei to Xia Manor.
Xia Manor was vast in scale, occupying extensive grounds; it was clear at a glance that this was a fairly powerful family.
“Feiyan, you’ve finally returned!”
The moment they stepped inside Xia Manor, a middle-aged woman hurried forward and embraced Xia Feiyan.
This middle-aged woman was Xia Feiyan’s mother.
“How is Father now?”
Xia Feiyan asked anxiously.
“He vomited blood once today and fainted several times.
Right now, he’s still unconscious.”
Xia Feiyan’s mother replied, her face full of worry as she sighed.
“How did it get to this…
What can we do!”
Xia Feiyan was deeply anxious.
“Hmph!
What a performance!
If you’re so concerned about your father, why were you out gallivanting these past two days instead of staying home to keep him company?”
Suddenly, a voice dripping with sarcasm rang out as a woman in her thirties approached, dressed in luxurious garments with meticulous makeup.
Her gaze towards Xia Feiyan and her mother was filled with disdain and mockery.
Following behind this woman were over a dozen servants.
“Second Mother, how can you speak like that.
I went out these days to find medicine for Father.”
Xia Feiyan retorted.
This woman in her thirties was Second Concubine to Xia Feiyan’s father and had always been deeply favored.
Within Xia Manor, her status and authority far surpassed that of Xia Feiyan’s mother, the primary wife; she enjoyed much more glory and influence.
“Medicine?
What medicine did you find then?
Show it to me.”
Second Concubine sneered.
“Young Master Ye Yunfei has it… That’s right, Mother! I found medicine that can cure Father!
Father can be saved!”
Halfway through her sentence, Xia Feiyan suddenly cried out excitedly.
“Really?
This young master has the medicine?
What kind of medicine is it?”
Xia Feiyan’s mother was taken aback; she sized up Ye Yunfei and asked doubtfully.
This was because Xia Feiyan’s father’s illness was extremely severe.
All the famous physicians and alchemists nearby had already been invited.
None had been able to cure him.
Now that Xia Feiyan suddenly claimed to have found a cure, her mother naturally found it somewhat hard to believe.
“Hahaha… Xia Feiyan, even if you want to fabricate lies, at least make them plausible.
All the famous physicians, all the alchemists in our Qingxia City have seen the master, and all were helpless.
How could this kid, still wet behind the ears, possibly have medicine capable of curing him?
Xia Feiyan, don’t think I can’t tell; this kid is clearly a paramour you hooked up with outside.
To maintain your illicit affair, you concocted this lie so he could openly enter our Xia Manor!
Xia Feiyan, the master isn’t even dead yet, and you’re already in such a hurry to commit this disgraceful act that sullies the Xia Family’s name.
Servants! Seize Xia Feiyan and hold her for disciplinary action!”
Second Concubine shouted loudly.
“And also, seize this brat and break his arms and legs.
Did he truly think our Xia Family was a place any stray cat or dog could walk into!”
Second Concubine swept a cold glance at Ye Yunfei.
“Second Mother, you slander me!”
Xia Feiyan trembled with rage.
“Zhuo Tianli, you’ve gone too far!
No one is to lay a hand on Feiyan!”
Xia Feiyan’s mother panicked, rushing to shield her daughter as she cried out anxiously.
“Hahaha… Xiao Tianrong, when did the Xia Manor ever become a place for you to speak?
Fine, let me make this clear today!
I have already betrothed Xia Feiyan to the young master of the Su Family, Su Butian.
Young Master Su Butian should arrive at Xia Manor with generous betrothal gifts within the next two days.
Therefore, for these two days, Xia Feiyan is not allowed to go anywhere! She will remain within Xia Manor!”
Second Concubine laughed heartily.
“What!”
Both Xia Feiyan and her mother paled with shock upon hearing Second Concubine’s words.
Everyone in Qingxia City knew Su Butian was a debauched young master who specialized in toying with women.
Countless young women in Qingxia City had been ruined by him!
However, the Su Family was the most powerful clan in Qingxia City; no one dared to provoke them.
“No!
I will absolutely not marry Su Butian!”
Xia Feiyan was both frightened and furious.
“Hmph!
Xia Feiyan, whether you want to marry or not, you will marry!
This Xia Manor is now under my command!”
Second Concubine sneered.
“Do it! Seize both Xia Feiyan and that brat!”
Second Concubine waved her hand.
Immediately, several servants approached Xia Feiyan and Ye Yunfei with ill intentions.
Everyone knew that within Xia Manor, Second Concubine was the true mistress of the house.
Xia Feiyan’s mother had long since been relegated to the status of a neglected wife; within Xia Manor, she held no authority or prestige whatsoever.
Therefore, the servants of Xia Manor had always obeyed Second Concubine’s orders.