"Young Miss, you’ve returned."
The two gate-guarding disciples saw Qing Qiuyun return and imdiately greeted her with respect.
"Yes, where is my father?"
Qing Qiuyun released Ye Chen’s arm, maintaining a composed distance. In front of family disciples, she knew her limits.
"The Family Head is inside, he’s been waiting for you for a long ti," the gate disciple said.
"Does Father have sothing urgent for ?" Qing Qiuyun asked in confusion.
"You’ll know once you go in, Young Miss," the gate disciple replied.
"Alright then."
At that mont, Qing Qiuyun, accompanied by Ye Chen, stepped inside the residence. In the hall, they t a middle-aged man in a splendid robe, exuding authority and dignity.
"Father!"
Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Qing Qiuyun ran forward gaily.
"Haha, Qing’er, you’ve returned."
The middle-aged man smiled with relief, his gaze full of affection.
"And this is..."
The middle-aged man then looked at Ye Chen, his brow furrowing.
"He is Ye Chen, my master."
Qing Qiuyun confidently introduced him, and then turned to introduce him to Ye Chen: "Master, this is my father, nad Qing Zhenzhong."
"Younger Ye Chen greets Elder Qing."
Ye Chen cupped his hands in salute.
"You are Ye Chen?"
Qing Zhenzhong was astonished. Ye Chen was the number one genius of the Divine Kingdom and also the controller of the Demon Suppression Hall, renowned far and wide. He had heard of his fa even in Boundary City.
"Indeed."
Ye Chen appeared courteous.
"You... you are my daughter’s master?"
Qing Zhenzhong’s eyes narrowed, his expression turning sowhat displeased.
The Qing Family was a prominent family in the Dao of Alchemy with profound foundations, and his daughter, Qing Qiuyun, was exceptionally gifted. In his eyes, no matter how talented Ye Chen was, he was not qualified to be his daughter’s master.
Moreover, Ye Chen was to confront the devil. If Qing Qiuyun was too entangled with Ye Chen, she would definitely be in danger!
"Ahem, Elder, you’re jesting. I’m just an ordinary friend of Qiuyun’s."
Ye Chen coughed and didn’t dare to assu the position of master in front of Qing Zhenzhong.
"Master!"
Qing Qiuyun stomped her foot, looking angrily at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen gave her a signal; it was fine for them to refer to each other as master and disciple in private, but doing so in front of others was highly inappropriate.
"Qing’er, don’t be troubleso, co back with ."
Qing Zhenzhong’s face darkened slightly, sensing sothing was amiss.
"Father, are there guests today?"
Qing Qiuyun glanced at the hall, noticing a grand feast laid out with delicious dishes and many unfamiliar faces, seemingly entertaining guests.
"Yes, a renowned alchemist from the Outer Realm, called Danhuang Yang Lie, is here as my guest today. Co in with quickly, receive him well, do not neglect him."
Qing Zhenzhong led Qing Qiuyun inside and paused, looking at Ye Chen: "Little Brother Ye, please co in as well and join us for a al."
Though not overtly friendly, he still extended an invitation to Ye Chen out of courtesy.
"Thank you."
Ye Chen cupped his hands again and followed them inside.
"Father, I want to ask you sothing. Have you heard of the Bloodline Origin?"
Qing Qiuyun, concerned about Ye Chen’s matter, quickly inquired.
"Bloodline Origin?"
Qing Zhenzhong shook his head, "I haven’t heard of it. What is it?"
Qing Qiuyun said, "I don’t know either, which is why I wanted to ask you. Is the Bloodline Origin among the prizes for the Pill Venerate Conference this ti?"
Qing Zhenzhong replied, "The prizes at the Pill Venerate Conference include Thirty-Three Heavenly Hongng Techniques, top-class magical treasure weapons, and rare Heavenly Materials and Treasures. But this Bloodline Origin, I haven’t heard of it. It’s definitely not among the prizes."
"Is that so?"
Qing Qiuyun looked disappointed, glancing at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen furrowed his brows, thinking deeply: "What’s going on, the Bloodline Origin has no connection to the Pill Venerate Conference? Could my Heavenly Eye insight be wrong?"
He couldn’t figure it out, and hadn’t expected Qing Zhenzhong to know nothing about the Bloodline Origin, making it even harder to find it now.
While they spoke, the three entered the hall.
Inside the hall, lights shone brilliantly, and delicious dishes were laid all over the feast.
In the chief position sat an older man with a clear, sparse brow, wearing a robe with a dicinal herb cauldron pattern on the left lapel, clearly an alchemist.
Beside the old man sat a young man who resembled him, obviously his son.
This young man, upon seeing Qing Qiuyun enter, imdiately looked at her with burning eyes, continuously eyeing her graceful figure, clearly coveting.
Nearby, many others in Dan Robes sat, clearly alchemists from the Outer Realm or Boundary City.
"Qing’er, let introduce you. This is Danhuang Yang Lie, renowned in the Outer Realm. This is his son, Yang Teng, and all present here are famous alchemists from the Outer Realm."
Qing Zhenzhong smiled as he introduced them one by one to Qing Qiuyun.
"I am Qiuyun, greetings to Pill Emperor and all the masters present."
Qing Qiuyun was well-mannered, greeting Danhuang Yang Lie and the other alchemists, but frowned at Yang Teng’s covetous gaze, feeling displeased.
"Qing’er, this Pill Emperor is an elder of the Seven Killings Demon Sect from the Outer Realm, who used countless herbs to create a Pill Emperor Pond with heaven-defying ans for the sect."
"The spiritual energy of this Pill Emperor Pond is enough for experts in the late stage of the Heavenly God Realm to advance a level. If you can learn from the Pill Emperor’s skills, you’ll benefit for a lifeti."
Qing Zhenzhong smiled, describing Danhuang Yang Lie’s prowess.
"Oh no, my humble skills have made the Qing Clan Patriarch laugh."
Danhuang Yang Lie stroked his beard with a laugh, humbling himself.
"This Danhuang Yang Lie carries Senior Demon Emperor’s karma!"
Ye Chen’s gaze sharpened, observing Danhuang Yang Lie, listening to Qing Zhenzhong, and imdiately glimpsed nurous karmic ties, seeing through the heavenly secrets behind it.
It turned out, the Pill Emperor Pond that Danhuang Yang Lie created was entirely usurped by the Sky-covering Demon Emperor, who used it to break through, stepping into the Heavenly God Realm Eighth Layer.
Thus, on Danhuang Yang Lie, Ye Chen saw the karmic aura of the Sky-covering Demon Emperor.
Besides the Sky-covering Demon Emperor, he also saw the karma of the Green Candle Dragon.
"So the Green Candle Dragon beca a protector of the Seven Killings Demon Sect. The Pill Emperor Pond created by Danhuang Yang Lie was prepared for him, eventually seized by Senior Demon Emperor."
In an instant, Ye Chen penetrated the layers of karma, connecting seemingly unrelated people, bringing clarity to the intricate web.
His Heavenly Demon Bright Eye grew more profound in cultivation, enabling him with just a bit of information and a glance at related individuals, to piece together the underlying karma, revealing all truths.
This sensation was profoundly mysterious.
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