782: Chapter 782 That's magic!

Great Elder Tantai Honghou's true energy flowed slowly along the corrected meridian pathways.

First through the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, then the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, completely unimpeded the whole way.

That feeling… it was like a riverbed that had been blocked for decades was suddenly dredged, and the water rushed down, refreshing and exhilarating.

The true energy around Great Elder Tantai Honghou's body began to change.

The originally gray true energy gradually became clear, as if it had been washed by something.

Even more astonishing was that the vital energy between heaven and earth began to converge toward him.

That vital energy was invisible to the naked eye, but Great Elder Tantai Honghou could clearly feel it; it was like countless tiny specks of light seeping into his body through his pores, merging with his flesh and blood.

His skin began to emit a faint luster, as if it had been coated with a layer of jade.

Under the scouring of the vital energy, the meridians in his body were constantly widening and strengthening, and his energy center was also expanding crazily, with the concentration of true energy climbing at an astonishing speed.

Late Golden Core Stage!

Peak Golden Core Stage!!

Early Nascent Soul Stage!!!

"Boom!!!"

A majestic aura erupted from Great Elder Tantai Honghou's body, transforming into a visible wave of air that swept in all directions.

The water in the fountain pool was kicked up by the air wave, splashing Ning Wanqing and the four female disciples behind her.

Ning Wanqing couldn't bother to wipe the water off her face; she was completely stunned.

"Bre… broke through?!"

Great Elder Tantai Honghou had been stuck at the Mid Golden Core Stage for over a decade; this was common knowledge within the upper echelons of the Five Great Families in the Kunlun Ruins.

Everyone thought it was impossible for him to step into the next level in this lifetime.

But today, right in front of her, Great Elder Tantai Honghou had actually broken through?

And… he had advanced all the way into the Nascent Soul Stage!!!

Great Elder Tantai Honghou opened his eyes, looked down at his hands, and his whole body was trembling.

In the position of his energy center, there was an infant-like phantom.

And that was the legendary mark of having stepped into the Nascent Soul Stage…

"I… stepped into the Nascent Soul Stage?"

His voice was hoarse, his eyes red-rimmed, "The bottleneck that had held me back for over a decade… just like that… broken?"

He suddenly raised his head and looked at Ye Chen, his eyes full of disbelief.

"Mr. Ye! How… how on earth did you do it?"

"I only circulated the cultivation technique you gave me for one cycle, and I broke through?!"

Ye Chen spoke indifferently.

"I told you, your cultivation technique has problems. Once corrected, cultivation naturally becomes a matter of course."

"You were stuck at the Mid Golden Core Stage for over a decade not because your aptitude was poor, but because the technique was flawed. The true energy you accumulated simply couldn't break through the bottleneck."

"Now that the technique is correct, those accumulations are like floodwaters that have been dammed for decades. Once they find the right spillway, they are naturally unstoppable."

Upon hearing this, tears almost fell from Great Elder Tantai Honghou's eyes.

Over a decade! He had doubted himself for over a decade, thinking he was dull-witted and lacked insight, unworthy of being the Great Elder of the Dantai Family.

But today he finally knew, it wasn't his problem—it was the problem with the technique!

This truth made him want to both cry and laugh.

"Mr. Ye!" Great Elder Tantai Honghou bent his knees, about to kneel down, "Your great kindness and virtue, I, Great Elder Tantai Honghou, will never forget!"

Ye Chen was quick-witted and quick-handed, catching him and holding him up.

"Don't kneel, don't kneel. I'm most afraid of people kneeling to me."

"If you really want to thank me, just go back and get the gold ready."

Great Elder Tantai Honghou was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, laughing until tears came out.

"Rest assured, Mr. Ye! Not a single piece of gold will be missing!"

"I will have the Family Head personally lead men to deliver the gold to your home as soon as I return!"

Ye Chen nodded with satisfaction, then turned his head to look at Ning Wanqing.

Ning Wanqing met his gaze and subconsciously took a step back; her heart skipped a beat.

This great deity, he wouldn't be asking her for gold too, would he?

She hadn't asked him for anything; it was he who had taken the initiative to help modify the medicinal pills…

Ye Chen looked at Ning Wanqing's nervous appearance and couldn't help but laugh: "Don't be nervous, I'm not asking you for gold."

Ning Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief, but Ye Chen's next sentence made her heart jump into her throat again.

"However…" Ye Chen said with a smile.

"If your Ning Family is interested, you can also bring your cultivation techniques for me to smooth out!"

"The price is the same: one-third of your treasury, fair and honest."

"Just ask the elder beside you if it's worth more than the price."

Great Elder Tantai Honghou nodded without hesitation: "It's absolutely worth it! This is clearly a massive boost for the entire family; one-third of the gold is not a loss at all!"

Ning Wanqing's eyes flickered uncertainly.

One-third of the treasury… but look at Great Elder Tantai Honghou. He spent one-third of the treasury and went from an old guy stuck at the Mid Golden Core Stage for over a decade to directly breaking through to the Early Nascent Soul Stage.

This deal, it really doesn't seem like a loss? No, it's not just not a loss, it's a huge profit!

The Dantai Family gained a powerhouse at the Nascent Soul Stage; their overall strength increased by at least thirty percent.

Exchanging one-third of the gold for a thirty percent increase in strength—anyone who can do math knows how to choose.

Moreover, this is only what is visible on the surface. Once the corrected cultivation technique is popularized, even more people will be promoted.

That would be more than just thirty percent.

Ning Wanqing took a deep breath and cupped her hands: "Mr. Ye, I cannot make the decision on this matter; I need to go back and report to my husband, but I will do my best to persuade him."

Ye Chen nodded. "Alright, come find me again once you've discussed it!"

"But I'll say the ugly words upfront: I'm going to raise the price in a while; by then, it won't just be one-third anymore."

Ning Wanqing's heart tightened, and she nodded quickly: "Wanqing understands. Wanqing will definitely give Mr. Ye an answer as soon as possible."

The four female disciples behind her looked at each other, their expressions extremely complicated.

They had originally come with their mistress to win over Ye Chen, but instead of winning him over, they ended up being shown up by him.

Refining pills with bare hands, casually modifying cultivation techniques, and even dragging the Great Elder of the Dantai Family out of a bottleneck he'd been stuck in for over a decade into the Nascent Soul Stage.

Who would believe such things if they were told?

At this moment, Great Elder Tantai Honghou, who couldn't wait to go back and report the good news, bowed deeply to Ye Chen.

"Mr. Ye, then I will return first!"

"Rest assured about the gold; it will definitely be delivered within three days!"

Ye Chen waved his hand: "Go, go."

Great Elder Tantai Honghou waved his hand and left with the four disciples who were already stupefied, striding away.

Seeing this, Ning Wanqing came back to her senses.

Then, she turned around and bowed slightly to Ye Chen: "Mr. Ye, then Wanqing will also take her leave first and visit another day."

Ye Chen nodded.

Ning Wanqing left with her disciples, but only one thought remained in her heart.

This man must absolutely not be offended. He can only be befriended. Even if it costs one-third of the Ning Family's gold, he must be befriended.

After sending both of them away, Ye Chen stretched.

He wasn't helping the two factions to show off; it was because…

He understood that the Kunlun Ruins were vast, and he couldn't offend too many factions at once.

Since that was the case, he would give them a little shock to clear their heads. Only in this way could he gain more friends and one less enemy.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen strode away.

"Young man." The old men and women gathered around and asked, "That trick you just did, was that real fire?"

Ye Chen smiled sheepishly: "That was magic."

"Doesn't look like it." An old woman couldn't help but say, "My grandson says every day that people who know magic spells like to pretend they are doing magic tricks in front of Muggles."

Ye Chen: "…"

Great Elder Tantai Honghou rode at full speed with the four disciples, wishing he could sprout wings and fly back to the Kunlun Ruins.

His mood at this moment was even more excited than when he married his wife years ago.

"Great Elder, slow down!" The disciples behind him were chasing, panting, their faces pale.

"Slow down for what?" Great Elder Tantai Honghou didn't even look back, his voice full of excitement, "I am full of energy now; I could run back to the Kunlun Ruins without even catching my breath!"

The four disciples wanted to cry but had no tears. No… you are at the Nascent Soul Stage; you won't be tired no matter how far you run, but what realm are we in?

But they didn't dare to say this; they could only grit their teeth and follow desperately.

Very quickly. In less than a day, they arrived.

Dantai Family, council hall. The Family Head, Tantai Hongyi, was sitting in the main seat, discussing family affairs with several elders.

Tantai Hongyi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "According to the informants planted in the Yan Family, the Yan Family's attempt to win over Ye Chen failed. We should probably prepare accordingly."

"That Ye Chen actually rejected the Yan Family?" The Second Elder of the Dantai Family, Tantai Hongyan, looked stunned, "He has already offended the people of the One Clan, Three Sects, Five Gates. Now, wouldn't he be adding the Yan Family to that? Can he handle it?"

"Third, don't underestimate Ye Chen." Tantai Hongyi shook his head, "He has quite a few secrets. Let's wait until the Second Elder returns before we talk."

However, just as his voice fell… Suddenly! The door of the council hall was pushed open. The next second, Great Elder Tantai Honghou rushed in directly: "Big Brother! Ye Chen refused!"