"Ye Yunfei, thank you!"
Xiao Chuchu's beautiful eyes turned towards Ye Yunfei, filled with infinite gratitude.
The strange illness that had plagued her for the past two years was finally cured, and her cultivation level had even increased by one stage!
This change was brought to her by Ye Yunfei!
"Don't mention it.
The reason your body developed problems is because two years ago, you were injured by someone who cultivated a certain type of Yin-cold technique.
The consequences were caused by the invasive Yin poison penetrating your meridians," Ye Yunfei explained.
"That's right.
That bitch, just wait, I'll seek revenge against her!" Xiao Chuchu gritted her teeth.
"Brother Ye, I'd like to invite you to participate in the Alchemy Competition being held in the Imperial Capital one month from now."
At this moment, the Third Prince suddenly spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Oh?"
Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"Brother Ye, I'll be honest with you.
One month from now, an Alchemy Competition will be held in the Imperial Capital.
This Alchemy Competition is actually organized by our Imperial Royal Family.
The purpose is to select a powerful alchemist to help treat my grandmother's illness.
Right now, all five princes of the Imperial Royal Family are recruiting alchemists everywhere.
Actually, this is a competition between us princes.
Whichever prince recruits an alchemist who can win the championship at the Alchemy Competition *and* cure our grandmother's illness...
will definitely gain the favor of both Grandmother and Father Emperor, and be officially designated as the Crown Prince, formally becoming the successor to the throne.
Brother Ye, you absolutely must help me with this!"
The Third Prince looked at Ye Yunfei with expectant eyes.
"So that's how it is."
Ye Yunfei understood.
However, Ye Yunfei wasn't particularly interested in the internal struggles of the Imperial Royal Family.
Thus, Ye Yunfei remained silent for a moment.
"Brother Ye, I swear.
If I can seize the throne in the future, I will definitely support the Ye Family in becoming the number one great family of the Empire!
I will never go back on my word!" the Third Prince declared.
"Ye Yunfei, just help the Third Prince with this.
My Third Prince and I also have a cooperative relationship," Xiao Chuchu added, speaking up.
"Alright then."
Ye Yunfei finally nodded.
Ye Yunfei knew that he would eventually leave the Great Qin Empire one day. Before departing, pulling in a few more cooperative forces for the Ye Family was also a good thing.
"That's wonderful!
Here are 500,000 Spirit Crystals, my compensation to you, Brother Ye. Please accept them."
The Third Prince couldn't help but rejoice. He took out a space ring and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"Ye Yunfei, you cured my body and even helped me repair my cultivation technique. Here are 500,000 Spirit Crystals, my compensation to you.
Also, the sales commission for the Xiao Liu Yi Pills—I will send people to deliver them regularly to the Ye Residence."
Xiao Chuchu also took out a space ring and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"Good."
Ye Yunfei did not decline, accepting the space rings handed over by the Third Prince and Xiao Chuchu.
After all, the Ye Family's future development would undoubtedly require vast amounts of resources.
"Well, Brother Ye, I'm preparing to return to the Imperial Capital.
One month from now, I'll be waiting for you in the capital.
When the time comes, you can come directly to my mansion to find me."
The Third Prince stood up.
"Good."
Ye Yunfei replied calmly.
Then, the Third Prince took his retinue and left the Ye Residence.
"Ye Yunfei, my illness is cured.
I'm also preparing to leave Yuanyue City.
However, I'm sure we'll meet again in the future," Xiao Chuchu said to Ye Yunfei.
"Good."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Thus, Xiao Chuchu, accompanied by Huang Lao, also left the Ye Residence.
Not long after.
Ye Tianpeng, the seven elders, and the Ye Family's forces returned.
The Qin Family, Shi Family, and Lu Family had been completely annihilated, relegated to history!
All the wealth, assets, and industries of the three families were confiscated by the Ye Family.
The Ye Family was now the sole great family in Yuanyue City!
"Father, here are one million Spirit Crystals. Use them as funds for the Ye Family's development."
Ye Yunfei handed the two space rings given by the Third Prince and Xiao Chuchu to Ye Tianpeng.
Ye Tianpeng and the seven elders were so stunned they couldn't speak.
They had spent a whole day ransacking the three great families, yet their total income hadn't reached one million Spirit Crystals!
"Our Ye Family really has struck rich overnight!"
Ye Tianpeng and the seven elders were extremely excited.
Following this, Ye Yunfei returned to the small courtyard where he normally resided.
During today's great battle, Ye Yunfei had used the Origin Essence Blood Dissolution Great Art, and even now, his body hadn't fully recovered yet.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei needed to enter seclusion for a period to allow his body to recover properly.
"Young Master Yunfei, you were so brave today!
You are simply my idol!"
When Xiao Yue saw Ye Yunfei return, she couldn't help but feel overjoyed, immediately rushing forward. The way she looked at Ye Yunfei seemed to sparkle with little stars.
"Oh? Is that to say that young master wasn't your idol before?"
Ye Yunfei laughed.
Ye Yunfei had always treated Xiao Yue as his younger sister, often joking with her.
"You were before, but you're even more so now," Xiao Yue replied.
"Alright, Xiao Yue, I'm going to write a list of medicinal ingredients. Go to Lingzhen Pavilion and buy me a batch of spiritual herbs.
I'm going into seclusion for the next few days."
Ye Yunfei said to Xiao Yue.
Ye Yunfei wrote a medicinal list and handed it to Xiao Yue.
Once Xiao Yue received the list, she set off for Lingzhen Pavilion to purchase the spiritual herbs.
Ye Yunfei entered his room and began his seclusion.
"Using the Origin Essence Blood Dissolution Great Art this time was quite draining."
Ye Yunfei took out a few healing elixirs and swallowed them.
Then he began circulating the Nine-Yang Scripture to heal his injuries.
A day later, Ye Yunfei discovered that his body had fully recovered to its peak state.
By this time, Xiao Yue had returned from purchasing a large batch of spiritual herbs, completely filling several space rings.
Thus, inside his room, Ye Yunfei began a frenzy of alchemy once again.
Only three days later did Ye Yunfei end his alchemy session.
"Young Master, you've finally left seclusion!"
The moment Xiao Yue saw Ye Yunfei emerge from his room, she happily hurried forward to greet him.
"Xiao Yue, swallow this Body Forging Pill."
Ye Yunfei took out an elixir and handed it to Xiao Yue.
"This elixir is for me?"
Xiao Yue was startled.
"If young master tells you to take it, then take it."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Alright then."
Xiao Yue hesitated for a moment, but still listened to Ye Yunfei and swallowed the pill in one gulp.
Rumble…
Very soon, clear, rumbling sounds emanated from within Xiao Yue's body.
Ye Yunfei knew that the effects of the Body Forging Pill were taking effect.
The function of the Body Forging Pill was to comprehensively reform the body, making a person's physique more suitable for martial cultivation.
"Xiao Yue, here's a whole bottle of Body Forging Pills. Take one each time you cultivate.
Also, I'm going to teach you a cultivation technique called the Proud Cold Divine Art.
You must cultivate diligently every morning and evening. Once the Eight Extraordinary Meridians manifest within your body, you'll have officially stepped onto the path of cultivation."
Ye Yunfei took out another bottle of pills and handed them to Xiao Yue.
"Young Master… you… you want to teach me to cultivate?!"
Xiao Yue stared wide-eyed with her beautiful round eyes at Ye Yunfei, somewhat bewildered.
"That's right.
What, don't you want to cultivate?"
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Young Master, thank you!
Xiao Yue is willing to cultivate!
Young Master, your immense kindness—I could never repay you even if I were a horse or a cow!"
Tears streaming down her face from excitement, Xiao Yue was about to kneel before Ye Yunfei.
Once she stepped onto the path of cultivation, it meant her social status would undergo an earth-shattering change.
She would no longer be a lowly, humble mortal!