"Master, are we preparing to leave the Beidou Sect now?" Hu Miao asked.
"We haven't been in the Sixth Void for long. Of course, we should go out and explore it properly. Besides the Yangming Secret Realm, there must be many other secret realms and forbidden lands in this void. Our team's overall strength is already quite good. I think we can continue exploring and treasure hunting to obtain more treasures and resources. That's the only way for us to improve our strength quickly," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race was naturally greedy for wealth, harboring an obsession with acquiring and guarding treasures. The massive gains within the Yangming Secret Realm made the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm eager and ready to venture into other secret realms and forbidden lands.
"Wait, I still have something to attend to," Ye Yunfei pondered for a moment and shook his head.
Ye Yunfei had suddenly remembered that he had obtained two spatial rings gifted by Yangming King back in the plaza. He still hadn't examined these two rings. These were personally gifted by Yangming King, so the items contained within must be extremely precious.
"Brother Lu, for the time being, if it's not necessary, it's best you don't show your face publicly. Try to stay in my spatial treasure for secluded cultivation. Only when the time is ripe later should you appear openly," Ye Yunfei said to Lu Shi.
In everyone's mind, Lu Shi had already fallen within the Yangming Secret Realm. Precisely because of this, the Guardian Faction would not openly seek to settle scores with the Lu Family for the time being.
"Brother Ye, I understand," Lu Shi nodded.
He knew that if he were to show his face openly now and let others know he was still alive, it would undoubtedly bring many troubles upon himself and the Lu Family.
"Young Master, we, the Guanzhong Six Heroes, have decided to follow you from now on. Please accept us," the Guanzhong Six Heroes exchanged glances. Their leader suddenly stepped forward, half-kneeling before Ye Yunfei and speaking loudly.
"Please accept us, Young Master."
The other five also immediately half-kneeled in unison.
"Oh? You want to follow me?" Ye Yunfei glanced at the Guanzhong Six Heroes.
In reality, the Guanzhong Six Heroes' strength wasn't particularly formidable. Ye Yunfei already had several hundred Deity level puppets, so the Guanzhong Six Heroes couldn't offer much help in terms of combat power. However, having a few more people to run errands for him outside did serve a purpose.
"Are you certain you want to follow me? You don't even know my identity or background. And my method for dealing with traitors is only one: kill! If you follow me on an impulse now, and later, after you learn of my identity, background, and what I aim to do, you regret it and betray me, the consequences will be extremely severe," Ye Yunfei said slowly.
"Young Master Ye, in the Yangming Secret Realm, when you acted against members of those major forces like the Guardian Faction, we understood that your goal is likely to oppose those major powers. In truth, the six of us brothers have long wanted to settle accounts with the Guardian Faction. We lost a brother to them in the past. Unfortunately, our strength is too weak."
"Only by following Young Master Ye do we have a chance to settle the score with the Guardian Faction. Moreover, judging by your strength and methods, Young Master Ye, regardless of your identity or background, you are worthy of our six brothers' loyal allegiance."
"Young Master Ye, please rest assured. Although our six brothers don't have a good reputation in the Sixth Void, we are definitely not the type to go back on our word. Once we decide to follow you, we will never betray you!" the leader said respectfully.
"Since that's the case, very well," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Thank you, Young Master Ye, for accepting us!" Seeing Ye Yunfei agree, the Guanzhong Six Heroes were all extremely excited and spoke clearly in unison.
The six brothers had long guessed that Ye Yunfei was a Divine Pill Master; otherwise, he couldn't possibly produce so many Divine Pills at regular intervals. Especially the Divine Pills gifted to them—each one was perfectly suited to the techniques, martial arts, and cultivation levels they practiced, as if tailor-made. It was obvious Ye Yunfei had refined them himself.
The prospect of following a Divine Pill Master alone was enough to move the hearts of the six brothers.
"Young Master Ye, please be at ease. From now on, if there is anything you need us six brothers to do, just give the order," the Guanzhong Six Heroes all expressed.
"Stay by my side, no need to be too formal. Under normal circumstances, I won't impose many restrictions on you. You have complete freedom of action," Ye Yunfei said.
"Young Master Ye, we understand," the Guanzhong Six Heroes replied simultaneously.
"The six of you actually have sufficient accumulation and experience; you already meet the conditions for a breakthrough. Alright, in the coming period, I will refine some Divine Pills to aid your breakthroughs based on your specific situations. It should allow all of you to achieve a breakthrough in your realms," Ye Yunfei said.
Since the Guanzhong Six Heroes were to follow him, they were now considered his own people. Of course, Ye Yunfei hoped their strength would improve.
"Thank you, Young Master Ye. We will follow your instructions in everything," the Guanzhong Six Heroes were overjoyed upon hearing this. They knew it wouldn't be difficult for a Divine Pill Master to help them break through.
"Choosing to follow Young Master Ye was indeed a wise decision," the Guanzhong Six Heroes secretly transmitted their voices to each other, expressing their delight.
"Since they're all following you, I'll follow you too. It'll be more companionable," Qin Xiaoyu, who had been watching from the sidelines, suddenly spoke up.
Ye Yunfei was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head.
"What do you mean? You accept them, but won't accept me?" Qin Xiaoyu was displeased.
"Your Qin Family has True Gods overseeing it. Their overall strength is much greater than mine. What need is there for you to follow me? Your best choice is to return and be the young lady of your family."
"What? This young lady is the young mistress of the Qin Family?" Hearing Qin Xiaoyu's words, the Guanzhong Six Heroes were surprised. They had previously thought Qin Xiaoyu was just an ordinary woman following Ye Yunfei. They hadn't expected her to be a young mistress of the Qin Family.
The Qin Family was a major force with True Gods overseeing it. While its overall strength might not compare to superpowers like the Guardian Faction, it was definitely considered a first-rate power in the Sixth Void.
"I don't care. If I go back to my family, I'll definitely be locked up immediately. It'll be hard to come out again later. It's nowhere near as comfortable and free as being by your side. From now on, I'm staying with you. Wherever you go, I go," Qin Xiaoyu steeled her heart and declared.
"You've been out for so long. Your Qin Family has probably searched the entire Sixth Void by now. Are you really not planning to go back and check?" Ye Yunfei said helplessly.
"I'll go back once I've had my fill of fun. Because once I go back, it won't be so easy to come out again," Qin Xiaoyu thought for a moment and replied.
"As you wish," Ye Yunfei shook his head.
Then Ye Yunfei led everyone back into the Phantom Tower.
Ye Yunfei found a secluded spot and sat down cross-legged. Two spatial rings appeared before him.
These two spatial rings were personally gifted by Yangming King's remnant soul.
There was no need to ask; items gifted by Yangming King were bound to be extremely precious. So Ye Yunfei was somewhat expectant. Then, Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy extended into the two spatial rings respectively.
In the next moment, Ye Yunfei's breathing became hurried, and his face flushed slightly.
Because the items contained within these two spatial rings were too precious. Even with Ye Yunfei's current immense wealth, he couldn't help but feel excited.
The items in the two spatial rings were diverse. First, there were all kinds of energy crystals—Low Grade Divine Crystals, Medium Grade Divine Crystals, High Grade Divine Crystals—every type imaginable, and in astonishingly large quantities.
"There are actually so many Medium Grade and High Grade Divine Crystals!" Ye Yunfei exclaimed excitedly.
"Especially the High Grade Divine Crystals. There are at least a hundred times more than what I obtained in the Yangming Secret Realm. The number of Medium Grade Divine Crystals is even greater."
Ye Yunfei patiently counted the Divine Crystals, nearly laughing out loud.
"These energy crystals should belong to the special category," Ye Yunfei exclaimed excitedly as he saw many energy crystals containing special energies and special laws within the two spatial rings.
"Time energy crystals, space energy crystals, ice-attribute energy crystals, fire-attribute energy crystals, wood energy crystals… So Divine Crystals actually come in so many varieties." Perceiving the Divine Crystals imbued with different energy attributes, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but marvel.
"In short, the quantity of Deity-level energy crystals contained in these two spatial rings is exceptionally vast. For quite some time to come, I won't need to worry about Divine Crystals for cultivation," Ye Yunfei said excitedly.
Originally, within the Yangming Secret Realm, Ye Yunfei had excavated several Divine Crystal veins, obtaining a massive number of Divine Crystals. Now, with the additional enormous quantity of Divine Crystals within these two spatial rings, it could be said that Ye Yunfei's possession of Divine Crystals had reached a staggering amount.
"Those Divine Crystal veins within the Yangming Secret Realm might have been left behind by Yangming King. The fact that Yangming King could casually arrange so many Divine Crystal veins within the Yangming Secret Realm indicates he possessed a terrifyingly vast number of Divine Crystals. You placed first in the trial, so Yangming King casually gifted you this many Divine Crystals," Hun Lao remarked.
"All of these are Deity-level magic treasures."
Ye Yunfei began counting the magic treasures in the two spatial rings. Deity-level treasures were piled up like mountains.
"It seems I need to find time to refine and fuse a new batch of Deity treasures to enhance my physique," Ye Yunfei mused inwardly while looking at the treasures in the two rings.
The magic treasures gifted by Yangming King were all of excellent quality, absolute top-tier examples among treasures of the same level. After all, with Yangming King's discerning eye, treasures of ordinary quality couldn't possibly meet his standards.
"These are True God level magic treasures!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's gaze fell on several dozen treasures. All of these were True God level magic treasures.
"Could these seven possibly all be True God level Dao Weapons?"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei spotted seven treasures with even more powerful auras.
"They are indeed seven True God level Dao Weapons!" Ye Yunfei's breathing began to quicken once again.