234: Chapter 234 So young?

King Fenghai sent people to pick him up!

Beside him, Yunshu listened, her heart trembling. Good heavens, King Fenghai was sending people to pick him up?

After all, Ye Qing wasn't a member of the military; if King Fenghai sent people to pick him up, the nature of the situation would be entirely different.

Outside.

The heads of various families were standing outside.

One person felt they had been standing for a long time. Looking at his family head, he approached and said, "Family Head, how about I go and knock on the door? Just waiting outside like this isn't a solution."

"Who knows when Ye Qing and the others will come out? They're inside and don't know what's happening out here."

"I think I should go knock on the door to let him know how many dignitaries and family heads are waiting out here."

...

After those few words, the family head stared directly at him, his brow furrowed.

In an instant, the speaker felt something was wrong. Had he said the wrong thing?

"Family Head, I... wasn't I just thinking of you? We've been standing here for quite a while."

"Hmph! You're a complete pig-brain! Ye Qing is guaranteed to be a King-level Expert in the future! Do you know what a King-level Expert signifies? Moreover, he might even surpass those few in the Imperial Capital or even stand on par with that one!"

Though the family head spoke in a low voice, those few words left the speaker shocked, his body uncontrollably trembling.

"Someone like me, a Marquis Realm is decent, but I've only just entered the Marquis Realm not long ago. Ye Qing killed a Marquis Realm Exotic Beast in the water back at the Jiangcheng Barrier; his strength is evident. Am I someone who can be compared to him?!"

"Stop embarrassing me and just wait outside obediently."

"Can't you see how many people are waiting out here!"

...

"Family Head, I understand."

Hearing this, the man slunk away dejectedly.

Nearby, many others were also waiting, not saying a single word.

After a good while.

Inside.

Ye Qing felt he had finished enough of his tea.

"The tea Young Miss Yunshu brewed is truly excellent."

With that one sentence from Ye Qing, a blush appeared on Yunshu's face.

It was rare for someone to praise her like this.

Especially such a talented young man.

How could Yunshu not be excited?

"Sigh, my daughter's Artifact Spirit isn't very good, so I've always kept her by my side to help with Alchemy techniques."

Huang Bai said this with a bit of a hidden motive. He had heard of Ye Qing before—that many of the Artifact Spirits around this guy were low-Rank before their One Ancestral Return.

Shortly after forming a Contract with Ye Qing, they would undergo an Ancestral Return and soar in power.

So, saying this was his way of pitching her.

Beside him, Yunshu's face filled with sorrow as she listened to her father.

Having her source of insecurity exposed so bluntly before everyone made her quite bashful.

"What kind of Artifact Spirit is it?"

"It's just a piece of Marble, an F-rank Artifact Spirit."

"That's why she hasn't formed a Contract yet."

As Huang Bai spoke, he saw Ye Qing fall into thought, and his heart sank. Could it be that even Ye Qing didn't think much of her?

Indeed, an F-Rank Marble was considered bottom-tier even among Wasted Artifact Spirits.

"Ye Qing, alright, those family heads outside have been waiting for quite a while. Let's head out. It's not good to put on such airs right after arriving in Magic City; I don't want to end up with a reputation for preventing you from coming out."

Huang Bai said jokingly, and Ye Qing nodded.

He stood up.

"Let's go. Everyone, make sure you have the exotic plants. Pharmacist Huang collected these from many sources for us; we can't let his kindness go to waste. We must not leave any behind."

At Ye Qing's word, everyone clutched the exotic plants in their hands.

Huang Bai: "..."

Yunshu: "..."

In an instant, Huang Bai felt his heart bleeding.

Then, Ye Qing looked at Huang Bai. "Pharmacist Huang."

"What is it?" Huang Bai saw Ye Qing speak up—could it be that he'd had a change of heart? Was he going to leave some exotic plants behind?

However, in the next moment...

"Think about it, are there any other exotic plants you collected for me that you haven't given me yet? I might as well take them all this trip to save me from coming back for them later."

Huang Bai: "..." Kill me then, why don't you just empty the whole place!

Fine then?!

In an instant, Huang Bai's expression changed several times.

It looked incredibly grim.

Beside them, Zhou Lingxue and the others looked at the expressions of Huang Bai and Yunshu, then at Ye Qing.

In their hearts, they all gave Ye Qing a thumbs-up.

They had to admit, their husband's talent for looting was top-notch.

"There are no more!"

Huang Bai blurted out immediately.

The group walked outside.

Outside.

More and more family heads had arrived, all waiting outside. Few spoke, and each wore a cautious expression.

Seeing this scene, many people's mouths twitched.

They felt a chill rising from their feet straight to the top of their heads.

Good heavens.

This was too terrifying.

What an overwhelming presence.

So many family heads were standing here.

Just how many people were fawning over Ye Qing!

While they were thinking...

*Creeeak.*

The door opened.

This slight sound instantly silenced the crowd. They quickly shut their mouths and looked toward the doorway.

Then, they saw Ye Qing, Huang Bai, and the others emerge.

Looking at the crowd before him, Huang Bai's heart trembled involuntarily.

Good heavens, so many people!

These weren't just ordinary people; they were the heads of Magic City's prestigious families, and there were even several Marquis Realm Experts among them!

Yet, even these people were standing here!

It seemed they had been waiting for quite some time. Tsk tsk, even these people were waiting quietly; Ye Qing's current status and the recognition he received were truly evident.

Everyone looked at Ye Qing, their hearts filled with awe.

Young!

So young!

Even younger than the rumors suggested!

And behind him!

The family heads looked at Zhou Lingxue and the others, even more stunned by their beauty!

Were these beautiful young women all Ye Qing's powerful Artifact Spirits?

So beautiful and yet so powerful?

Where was the justice in the world?!

Seeing their gazes, Yunshu knew some family heads must have misunderstood, including her among Ye Qing's Artifact Spirits.

But she wasn't one.

However, this wasn't the right occasion to explain.

Let them misunderstand then.

For a moment, she even felt a small sense of happiness.

After a brief silence, one family head took a step forward, and seeing this, the other family heads quickly followed suit.

But in the next moment!

The sound of rapid movement came from the distance!

Everyone looked into the distance!

They saw clouds of dust billowing!

The leading figures were clearly members of the Military Department, tall and burly!

Like iron towers!