"No need.
I have no interest in the position of Valley Master.
Nor will I remain in the Divine Medicine Valley."
Ye Yunfei said plainly.
"Young Master Ye Yunfei, but..."
The Patriarch was taken aback.
"In the future, I will contact you when I need you.
By the way, the Tianyuan Sect in the Great Qin Empire is my faction, and the Ye Family is my clan.
Also, Xia Feiyan of the Xia Family in Qingxia City can be considered my friend.
Once you break through to the Yuan Foundation Realm, you must extend your protection to them.
Do you understand?"
Ye Yunfei said.
"I understand," the Patriarch hastily replied.
"Good. I'm leaving."
Ye Yunfei nodded, then tapped his toes and shot into the sky.
Mid-air, he took out a flying boat and boarded it.
The flying boat trembled lightly and sped away instantly, disappearing at the edge of the horizon.
The Patriarch, the Valley Master, and the other high-ranking members all watched Ye Yunfei depart with respectful gazes.
"Patriarch, why is Young Master Ye Yunfei unwilling to stay in our Divine Medicine Valley?"
Only after Ye Yunfei's flying boat vanished from the horizon did the Valley Master turn to the Patriarch and ask.
"Haven't you realized it yet?
Young Master Ye Yunfei simply looks down on our Divine Medicine Valley.
And rightfully so. How could a mere Divine Medicine Valley possibly retain a Treasure Pill Master?"
The Patriarch sighed.
Hearing this, the other high-ranking members fell silent.
"Still, no matter how you put it, our Divine Medicine Valley has now managed to cling to Young Master Ye Yunfei as a powerful patron.
If Young Master Ye Yunfei is willing to elevate our Divine Medicine Valley in the future, do you think we might have a chance to develop into a major alchemy force like the Central Continent's Alchemy Tower?"
The Valley Master suddenly said.
Everyone trembled.
"A Treasure Pill Master... if he truly is willing to elevate our Divine Medicine Valley, it's entirely possible!"
The Patriarch took a deep breath and spoke word by word, his tone brimming with boundless excitement.
"Remember, our Divine Medicine Valley will forever take Young Master Ye Yunfei as its leader!
Furthermore, immediately send people to the Great Qin Empire to establish contact with the Tianyuan Sect.
From now on, our Divine Medicine Valley and the Tianyuan Sect are allies."
The Patriarch added.
"Patriarch, rest assured. I know what to do," the Valley Master replied.
"Good.
Now, I am going into seclusion.
Three months from now, I will emerge.
Hahaha..."
The Patriarch threw back his head and laughed heartily as he walked back towards his secret chamber.
"We shall await your emergence three months from now!" the Valley Master and the other high-ranking members declared clearly.
Two days later.
Lanshi City.
The broad streets were teeming with activity, the crowded pedestrians bustling about, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.
In recent days, with more and more young people flooding into the city, Lanshi City had become unprecedentedly crowded.
During this period, Lanshi City had become the focal point of the entire Eastern Region.
Ye Yunfei walked into the city, keeping a very low profile, silently making his way through the prosperous streets.
Soon.
Ye Yunfei spotted some familiar faces.
Lei Lingzi, shimmering with dazzling bolts of lightning, swept across the sky like a silver deity.
Luo Qingwu, treading on waves, graceful as a goddess descending from the Moon Palace.
Ximen Yijian, riding his longsword, his entire body erupting with sharp sword light.
And also Xiao Tianlong, the genius of the Xiao Clan, Zhang Cang, the Holy Son of the Yin-Yang Sect, and others.
Ye Yunfei had seen all these people before within the Tianying Small World.
Each of these young prodigies was surrounded by a large entourage, treated like a star supported by the moon, walking with their heads held high.
Additionally, to Ye Yunfei's surprise, Qin An was also here!
Last time, when Ye Yunfei stormed the headquarters of Xiaoyao Pavilion and destroyed it, he had not found Qin An.
He never expected to see him again here.
"Hmm?
Sister Qing Luo is here too!"
Ye Yunfei's eyes suddenly lit up.
On the street, a young woman in purple robes appeared, fresh as a lotus blossom just unfurling, moving with grace and ethereal lightness.
Her skin was lustrous, her bearing captivating, her aura holy and pure, possessing an unworldly and transcendent charm.
It was Su Qingluo.
Over a dozen Core Reality Realm experts followed behind her.
Granny Rong was also there, following her step-by-step, close behind.
Ye Yunfei hesitated for a moment but did not go over to acknowledge her.
Su Qingluo's presence here was obviously also for the Hudao Academy assessment.
Although her Su Family had already recommended her to the Hudao Academy.
The Academy's admissions were quite strict; even young prodigies recommended by major factions had to undergo assessment.
After wandering around Lanshi City a few times, Ye Yunfei found that every inn was already fully occupied.
Many young martial artists, unable to find lodging, simply settled in any empty spot within the city, sitting cross-legged to rest and recuperate.
The Hudao Academy assessment would only begin one day from now.
"Alright.
I can simply enter the Phantom Tower to rest."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
The Phantom Tower could shrink to the size of a grain of sand, easily landing in any corner, making it difficult for others to detect. Extremely convenient.
Just as Ye Yunfei was about to enter the Phantom Tower, he caught a piece of news.
A gathering of young geniuses from the Eastern Region was being held at the Tianyue Villa within Lanshi City.
It was said this gathering was primarily organized jointly by the young geniuses from the Three Sages, Five Clans, and Nine Sects.
The main purpose of this gathering was for these young geniuses to exchange and spar with each other.
"I heard these young prodigies are gathering for another reason: to discuss how to jointly deal with Ye Yunfei."
"Correct.
I heard Tianyue Villa is actually a property of the Chen Clan, and for this gathering, the Chen Clan is the host.
Chen Fan, the young monster of the Chen Clan, died at Ye Yunfei's hands. The Chen Clan has long wished for Ye Yunfei's death."
"I heard this gathering has specially invited a young talent from the Central Continent: Su Qingluo.
Su Qingluo is a core disciple of the Su Family of the Central Continent.
The Central Continent Su Family is a reclusive clan, a top-tier power on this continent.
Undoubtedly, Su Qingluo will become the brightest star at this gathering!"
Walking through the streets, Ye Yunfei overheard such conversations.
"Heh, I never imagined this gathering would also have something to do with me.
Since that's the case, I'll go take a look."
Ye Yunfei sneered.
"But before going, I'll practice a transformation technique.
It'll be good to hear firsthand how these young geniuses from the major sects and clans plan to deal with me."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Thus, Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower.
The Phantom Tower then transformed into a grain of sand and landed in a remote corner.
"I'll choose Thousand Transformations."
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei pondered briefly before making his decision.
Thousand Transformations was a rather advanced transformation technique.
It could not only alter one's appearance and physique but also change one's aura.
Thus, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Thousand Transformations.
Time slowly passed.
In the blink of an eye, four days had passed within the Phantom Tower.
Four days later.
"I've mastered the Thousand Transformations."
Ye Yunfei stood up.
Now, Ye Yunfei had transformed into a completely unfamiliar young man, with different looks, physique, and aura than before.