171: Chapter 171 The First Body Refining Technique

In the small courtyard, white steam curled from the teapot on the stone table; an old man and a youth sat opposite each other, each with their own thoughts.

Ye Tian respectfully poured a cup of hot tea for Ye Zhong.

Although his heart was filled with countless questions, he didn't know where to start and could only wait in silence.

Ye Zhong unhurriedly picked up the ceramic cup, blew on it, took a small sip, and his cloudy old eyes squinted slightly.

He set down the teacup, his gaze falling on Ye Tian, revealing a warm smile as he spoke slowly: "Hmm, your aura is settled, your True Essence is thick, and you have reached a state of harmony."

"Middle Stage of the tenth level of the Ningyuan Realm, with an incredibly solid Foundation."

"Good, very good."

"It seems... the benefit the chaos bead has given you is indeed not small."

The three words "chaos bead" exploded in Ye Tian's ears like a thunderclap!

Ye Tian's whole body shook violently, his pupils suddenly constricted, and his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly, stopping its beat for an instant!

An unprecedented chill rushed from the soles of his feet straight to the crown of his head, making his scalp go numb!

This was the deepest and most secret taboo in his heart!

Besides himself, there was absolutely no second person in the world who knew!

He had never even revealed a single bit to his closest mother!

How did the Ye Zhong in front of him know?

Almost as an instinctive reaction, Ye Tian suddenly sprang up from the stone stool, his figure retreating several steps as the Star Qi Induction Art within him operated frantically, and the five-colored Stellar True Essence surged and roared!

The aura of the Middle Stage of the tenth level of Ningyuan erupted without reservation, and the Five Elements Sword Intent formed an invisible field around him!

He clenched his fists, his eyes sharp, staring fixedly at Ye Zhong, filled with vigilance and horror!

The chaos bead was his greatest reliance, and also his greatest source of calamity!

Once leaked, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Facing Ye Tian's reaction as if facing a great enemy, Ye Zhong seemed oblivious, without the slightest surprise on his face; instead, he slowly picked up the teacup again and took another sip.

He set down the teacup, his tone still gentle, with a hint of helplessness: "Heh, kid, relax."

"If I had even half a mind to covet your chaos bead, do you think you could still be standing here safely?" Ready to generate.

Ye Zhong's words were plain, but they made Ye Tian, who was in a state of extreme tension, suddenly shudder.

That's right!

With Ye Zhong's unfathomable strength, if he really intended to seize the treasure, there were countless opportunities to easily succeed when Ye Tian was weak, or even just now when he was off guard—why wait until now?

Why go through the extra trouble of gifting him precious Cultivation Techniques like the Dragon-Elephant Art and the Mystic Tortoise True Explanation?

Reason gradually returned; Ye Tian stared into Ye Zhong's eyes and saw no malice, only a calmness that had weathered many storms...

Ye Tian's tense nerves slowly relaxed, and the aura around him gradually withdrew.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the horror in his heart, walked back to the stone stool step by step, and sat down again.

Only the vigilance in his eyes had transformed into doubt.

He needed answers!

Seeing Ye Tian sit down, Ye Zhong nodded slightly.

He stopped being mysterious and said directly: "I know you must have countless questions in your heart right now, especially how I know about the chaos bead."

Ye Tian held his breath and stared at him intently.

Ye Zhong shook his head, his tone carrying an unquestionable decisiveness: "But you don't need to ask about this now. Even if you ask, I won't say. The time has not yet come."

"The time?"

Ye Tian's brow furrowed, and he couldn't help but speak, "When will be the time?"

"Yuan Dan Realm."

Ye Zhong spat out three words, looking at Ye Tian with deep eyes, "When your cultivation reaches the Yuan Dan Realm, I will naturally tell you all the causes and consequences regarding this chaos bead, in full detail."

"Yuan Dan Realm!"

Hearing this, Ye Tian was first stunned, and then a trace of bitterness appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Yuan Dan Realm?

What kind of concept was that?

In the entire Liuli Xuan Sect, the strongest person on the surface, the Sect Master, was only at the Peak of the Huahai Realm!

The Yuan Dan Realm was a legendary powerhouse who could be called a venerable ancestor!

He hadn't even touched the threshold of the True Martial Realm yet, and the Yuan Dan Realm?

How distant!

The path of martial arts is full of thorns and accidents; who can guarantee they can have a smooth journey and Cultivate to such a Realm?

If he fell halfway, would he have to die with these endless doubts?

Ye Zhong seemed to see through the unwillingness and worry in his heart, but he didn't explain, only saying indifferently: "The road must be walked step by step. Knowing too much may not be a good thing for you; instead, it could be a source of calamity."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming serious, "I can only tell you now that the object in your Dantian is called the chaos bead, an Innate Treasure that has existed since the beginning of the world!"

"Its mysteries are far beyond your imagination."

"Similarly, the powerful existences coveting it are also far beyond your recognition!"

Ye Tian's heart skipped a beat; an Innate Treasure?

Although he didn't know the specific grade, hearing this name, he knew its value was immeasurable!

"The reason you haven't been discovered yet is, first, that this bead conceals its own divinity, and second, that your luck is not bad, and you haven't encountered a truly strong person."

Ye Zhong's voice carried a warning, "Not to mention the Yuan Dan Realm, even some Huahai Realm Cultivators with sharp Spiritual Senses might not fail to find a clue if they are close enough and investigate carefully!"

"At that time, killing to seize the treasure would happen in an instant!"

Cold sweat instantly poured down Ye Tian's back!

He had never realized there was such a huge hidden danger!

He had thought the chaos bead was hidden perfectly!

Ye Zhong's tone softened slightly, "I will now pass on to you a set of Breath-Concealing Mind-Cultivation Techniques specifically used to hide the aura of the chaos bead. You must operate it at all times and not be negligent! Remember! Remember!"

Hearing this, Ye Tian's spirits were lifted, and he quickly gathered his thoughts, nodding solemnly: "Please speak, Uncle Zhong; Ye Tian will surely keep it in mind!"

At this moment, the doubts in his heart toward Ye Zhong had mostly vanished.

This move by Ye Zhong was no different from saving his life!

Ye Zhong said no more and used the method of Secret Voice Transmission to imprint a profound formula into Ye Tian's mind.

This Mind-Cultivation Technique was not a technique for attack or defense, but was created specifically for concealing, simulating, and disguising the Origin aura.

Ye Tian's Comprehension Ability was extremely high, and coupled with his heart being in sync with the chaos bead, after carefully pondering it several times, he understood it thoroughly.

He immediately followed the Mind-Cultivation Technique, sank his consciousness into his Dantian, and guided a trace of True Essence around the chaos bead.

Next moment, the unique aura of the chaos bead actually hid itself rapidly!

Even Ye Tian himself, if not for that slight connection from the Master-Servant Brand, could hardly detect its existence!

Only a warm, endless energy still slowly flowed out, nourishing his Meridians and Dantian, aiding his cultivation.

"What a subtle Breath-Concealing Technique!"

Ye Tian opened his eyes, and a light of surprise erupted in them!

This Mind-Cultivation Technique ensured the safety of the chaos bead to the greatest extent!

Seeing this, Ye Zhong nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, your Comprehension Ability is acceptable. Remember, from now on, no matter when or where, this Mind-Cultivation Technique must not stop."

"Ye Tian understands! Thank you, Uncle Zhong!"

Ye Tian stood up and gave a solemn salute.

This salute was sincere.

Ye Zhong accepted it calmly and then, as if remembering something, asked: "By the way, how is your cultivation of the Mystic Tortoise True Explanation I passed to you before?"

Mentioning this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on Ye Tian's face, and he scratched his head: "To Uncle Zhong, I have already cultivated the Dragon-Elephant Art to the sixth level, and my Physical Body strength has greatly increased."

"It's just... the many secret arts recorded in it, such as the Turtle Breathing Art, Water Mirror Art, and Mystic Armor Incantation, are quite diverse and profound. My Aptitude is dull, and currently, I only have a superficial understanding of most of them and haven't been able to study them deeply."

Hearing this, Ye Zhong smiled dismissively: "No matter. The secret arts recorded in the upper chapter of the Mystic Tortoise True Explanation were obtained by me through Opportunities while traveling throughout the True Spirit Continent; they are all-encompassing and each has its own use."

"But for your current cultivation, they are not a necessity. You can comprehend them as you go and don't need to force it, so as not to delay the Righteous Path."

He paused, his expression gradually becoming solemn: "But as for the Dragon-Elephant Art, you must practice it diligently and must not be negligent in the slightest!"

Ye Tian's expression turned serious: "Please enlighten me, Uncle Zhong."

Ye Zhong said slowly: "You should know that this Dragon-Elephant Art originates from ancient times and is hailed as the number one Body Refining Cultivation Technique of the True Spirit Continent!"