198: Chapter 198 Visit

Ye Tianhao felt embarrassed by his grandfather's praise: "I was just lucky. Tianyao is still in seclusion, and she asked me to pass a message to you."

"She said she has reached the threshold of the Peak of Qi Refining and this seclusion will definitely stabilize her Realm. After she comes out, she will visit Grandpa and Tianhui at the market. She also wants to contribute to the Ye Family soon."

Ye Jing smiled upon hearing this: "Tianyao is a sensible child. Tell her not to rush her seclusion. I only hope she moves forward steadily and has the ability to protect herself in the future!"

Ye Tianhao respectfully agreed: "I've noted it. Once Tianyao comes out, I will definitely tell her."

Speaking of this, Ye Tianhao stepped aside for his Senior Brothers: "These Senior Brothers heard I was coming to visit Grandpa and followed me down the mountain to buy some Spirit Medicine."

Ye Jing understood and welcomed them in.

The Cultivators in the market began to discuss, their voices filled with wariness and admiration.

"I didn't expect the Ye Family to have such depth. Not only is Senior Ye powerful, but even the younger generation are Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and they can even recruit so many Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators to help."

"It seems that in Tiangong Market, no one will dare to easily provoke the Ye Family in the future."

"I thought the Ye Family only killed the Li Family's Foundation Establishment Cultivator by luck. Now it seems the Ye Family has truly risen. With so many talents, they might become a top power in the market."

"It seems we must be more respectful when dealing with the Ye Family. We might even have to rely on their Spiritual Plants and Medicinal Pills in the future."

Amidst the discussions, many Cultivators entered the Ye Family shop, some to buy Spiritual Plants and Medicinal Pills.

Some asked about the prices of Magical Artifacts, and others wanted to establish long-term supply cooperation. The shop, which originally needed to build its reputation slowly, was now bustling with business.

Ye Jing stood at the shop entrance, watching the passing Cultivators and listening to the discussions.

A hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

With Ye Tianhao and his Senior Brothers present, the Ye Family's Foundation in the market was finally stable. Next, he could focus on managing the business, accumulating Spirit Stones while stabilizing Family affairs.

At the same time, he could wait for Tianyao to come out of seclusion and watch the Ye Family's younger generation grow step by step.

Inside Lingyun Valley.

Liu Xianglan was sitting cross-legged, condensing her spiritual power and injecting Spiritual Fire into the Pill Furnace. The flames rose from her palms and poured into the Pill Furnace.

The flames gathered in the Pill Furnace, and the Spiritual Plants gradually turned into medicinal liquid. It condensed visibly, and a medicinal fragrance wafted from the Pill Furnace.

The Fire Gathering Array below continued to glow, making the flames even hotter. Several medicinal liquids formed by different flames were converging and fusing together.

Sweat poured from Liu Xianglan's forehead, but she didn't dare to relax. She tried to achieve Fusion, but suddenly, a burnt smell came from the refining process.

The medicinal liquid that was about to condense exploded instantly. The liquid, which had been full of spiritual power, turned charred black, with no Qi left.

Liu Xianglan's spiritual power was completely exhausted.

"Failed..." Drenched in sweat and panting, Liu Xianglan looked at the charred mess in the Pill Furnace and cast a spell.

The residue flew out of the Pill Furnace and landed next to a small mountain of ash.

She sighed and stood up, looking at the Spiritual Plants she had exhausted. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Although Ye Jing was very generous with her refining Spiritual Plants, seeing so many precious herbs turned to ash made her feel frustrated.

"Second Aunt?" A child's tender voice came from outside the cave. Liu Xianglan looked and saw her husband coming with Ye Tianxue and Ye Ye Tianyao.

Her expression softened immediately, and she used a Cleaning Technique to remove the smell of ash: "Yi-ge, why are you here?"

Ye Yi said helplessly: "Tianxue and Ye Tianyao were clamoring to see their mother, so I brought them over!"

In the Family now, Ye Xuan was helping find Spiritual Vein mines and expanding territory. The two female Family members were busy, one refining artifacts and one refining pills.

Family matters were left to Ye Yi. As a man, looking after the house and teaching the juniors was a bit hard on him.

Ye Tianxue had two pigtails and held half a Spiritual Fruit. She ran to Liu Xianglan's side on her short legs, looking up with a bright face and sparkling eyes: "Second Aunt, we smelled the medicinal fragrance and came over. Did you refine a good Medicinal Pill?"

Ye Tianyao followed behind, his eyes full of expectation. He pulled Ye Yi's sleeve and whispered: "Mother, I heard Medicinal Pills can make people strong. Can I eat the pills you refine later?"

"I also want to be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like my eldest cousin and protect Mother and Grandpa."

Seeing the innocent look of the two children, Liu Xianglan's frustration vanished.

She crouched down, gently wiped the sweat from her forehead with the light of a Cleaning Technique, and tenderly rubbed Ye Tianxue's head: "Silly child, Second Aunt didn't do well this time. I let you down."

She looked at the pile of ash and sighed to Ye Yi with guilt:

"I wasted so many precious Spiritual Plants and still couldn't refine a single qualified Medicinal Pill."

Facing her husband, Liu Xianglan showed a hint of vulnerability.

Ye Yi offered a few words of comfort.

While the adults were talking,

Seven-year-old Ye Tianxue walked to the side curiously, looking at the Pill Furnace with great interest.

She was Wu Guiyun's daughter and very clever. She looked at the mountain of herbal residue with curiosity.

Seeing Ye Tianxue near the Pill Furnace, Liu Xianglan quickly stepped forward: "Tianxue, don't get too close. The residual heat might hurt you!"

Ye Tianxue stood up and obediently took a step back, but her eyes remained on the furnace.

Ye Yi couldn't help but laugh: "Is Tianxue interested in Alchemy?"

"Yi-ge, have Tianxue and Ye Tianyao not yet started their cultivation path?" Liu Xianglan asked, noticing no spiritual power in the children.

Ye Yi sighed: "Yes, they haven't achieved Drawing Qi into the body yet. Perhaps..."

Since the children were present, he stopped mid-sentence.

Liu Xianglan nodded. The Family's Secret Method could allow Mortals without Spiritual Roots to start cultivation, so there was still hope for the juniors.

She glanced at Ye Tianxue, who was clutching her clothes in curiosity.

Then she looked at Ye Tianyao, who was playing with stones by the doorstep, and said softly: "Don't worry, Yi-ge. Even if they don't have Spiritual Root perception for now, by using the Secret Method to nourish their Meridians, they will eventually achieve Drawing Qi into the body and enter the path of cultivation."

Ye Yi's face brightened, and warmth filled his eyes: "True, this is thanks to Father."

Wu Guiyun also walked over, rubbed Ye Tianxue's head, and smiled: "This girl has been meticulous and sharp-eyed since she was little. Seeing you refine pills just now, she was transfixed. Maybe she really has an affinity for Alchemy?"

Ye Tianxue's face turned red as her thoughts were revealed.

But she plucked up her courage, looked up at Liu Xianglan, and spoke softly.

With a hint of seriousness: "Second Aunt, is Alchemy very magical? Can those plants really turn into Medicinal Pills that cure illnesses and make people stronger?"

Seeing the girl's curiosity, Liu Xianglan smiled: "Yes, Tianxue. Are you interested in Alchemy? Second Aunt can teach you."

Ye Tianxue nodded and laughed happily, as if she had found a fun toy: "Okay! Second Aunt!"

Liu Xianglan's gaze softened.

It would be a good thing if the Family produced another child with a talent for refining medicine.

Wu Guiyun suddenly spoke: "By the way, Ye Yi, have any people from the Xuanyou Sect appeared near Liu Village lately?"