Chapter 50 The Gathering of Prodigies

The thing Ye Fan worried about the most had happened, so he quickly stated that he could explain.

But Murong Wan just glared at him and didn't say much more.

"I just received a message from Master. She will be returning to the Sect in the next couple of days. Prepare yourself to go with me to see Master then."

"Master is coming back?"

Ye Fan was stunned for a moment and nodded, thinking that with Murong Wan present, it shouldn't matter even if his cultivation level was seen through.

"Also, Lier... she is a good child... you must treat her well."

Murong Wan suddenly blurted out a sentence without context, then went into the room to heal her injuries, giving Ye Fan no chance to explain.

"What do you mean by 'treat her well'? I really didn't mean anything else!"

This time, Ye Fan was completely unable to clear his name. Moreover, judging by Murong Wan's tone, she didn't seem strongly opposed?

Ye Fan pondered for a moment, then quickly threw all the messy thoughts to the back of his mind.

If this was a test from Murong Wan, he might end up in a very bad state.

Ye Fan shook his head, forcing himself not to think about it, and instead took out the new version of the carefree pill.

While recovering in the Zhongshan Kingdom, Ye Fan had not been idle; he had secretly found people to conduct quite a few experiments.

He finally confirmed that the medicinal effect was exactly as he had expected, and there were no issues with selling it.

Having learned from the previous experience, Ye Fan had become much smarter.

He took out the list he had recorded and delivered the new version of the carefree pill to the high-ranking members of the Sect one by one. Only with their approval could he ensure the sales channel was secure.

Although the carefree pills Ye Fan gave last time were substantial, they couldn't withstand the vigorous energy of this group of people. In just two months, they were almost used up.

If Ye Fan hadn't delivered the new carefree pills in time, they might have been forced to start living separately again.

As Ye Fan expected, everyone highly praised the medicinal effect of the new version of the carefree pill, which completely avoided some of the awkwardness the old version could cause.

Even the Sect Head... that friend, praised Ye Fan for his intelligence and even expressed a desire to take him as a Personal Disciple.

"Thank you for the Sect Head... that friend's kind offer, but this Disciple is already about to formally join Profound Spirit Peak."

"Profound Spirit Peak?"

The Sect Head was stunned for a moment and nodded. With the connection to Murong Wan, such a choice was not problematic.

The Sect Head suddenly remembered something as he spoke, and his expression instantly turned somewhat gloomy.

"Elder Tie has already informed me about the Yan Family matter. Don't worry, the Sect will definitely give you an explanation."

Ye Fan nodded; regarding this point, he was relatively at ease.

No matter how many flaws the Joyous Union Sect had, when it came to matters that shook the Foundation, the Sect Head would not tolerate any wrongdoing.

Additionally, regarding the carefree pill, the Sect Head also had a new suggestion.

"If you are willing to present the Pill Formula and the refining method to the Sect, I can decide to give you fifty percent of the profit. How about it?"

The Sect Head's words were exactly what Ye Fan hoped for; he even wished for this outcome.

Although it seemed like he was giving up fifty percent of the profit, it expanded his sales channels and deeply bound him to the Sect.

Even if he caused some trouble in the future, the Sect would stand up to support him without Ye Fan having to ask.

"Thank you for the Sect Head's kind offer."

Ye Fan happily handed over the Pill Formula and the refining method. The Sect Head nodded with satisfaction, finding this junior more and more pleasing to his eyes.

"Oh right, in a few days, it will be the Heavenly Pride Assembly for the Prodigy Disciples of our Nine Great Schools. You should go along to broaden your horizons and not always stay cooped up on Profound Spirit Peak."

"Heavenly Pride Assembly? What is that?"

Ye Fan had clearly never heard this name before, which left the Sect Head somewhat speechless.

It turned out that although the major Schools in the Southwest appeared harmonious on the surface, they often quarreled over territory behind the scenes, and several times nearly came to blows.

To prevent the situation from spiraling out of control, the various Sect Heads gathered and devised the so-called Heavenly Pride Assembly.

Simply put, it was held once every twenty years, selecting Prodigy Disciples under the age of thirty from each School to compete against each other.

The winners would not only receive numerous precious rewards, but their respective Schools would also gain the greatest say in various affairs. It was considered a mutually beneficial arrangement.

"Sect Head, the participants of the Heavenly Pride Assembly are definitely not ordinary people. If you let this Disciple participate, won't it bring shame to the Sect?"

Ye Fan wore a look of wry amusement, secretly suspecting that the Sect Head had seen through his cultivation level, causing him to become somewhat nervous. However, the Sect Head's next words made him even more speechless.

"You still have the nerve to say that! Who told you to win first place in the Trial Assembly?"

"I don't know how they got this news, but they specifically requested you to participate. Of course, Murong Wan will definitely participate too."

The Sect Head gritted his teeth as he said this, clearly seeing that this was a scheme by those old fellows to make Ye Fan look foolish at the Heavenly Pride Assembly, thereby suppressing the status of the Joyous Union Sect.

But even though he understood this, he was helpless. He couldn't very well say that Ye Fan was a good-for-nothing who relied on women, could he? He could only grit his teeth and let him participate.

"Sect Head, are you sending this Disciple to his death?!" Ye Fan's mouth twitched.

"You're so clever, how could you possibly die?"

The Sect Head gave him an annoyed look, secretly cursing that Ye Fan brought this upon himself by wanting to show off. If he had just given the first place of the Trial Assembly to Murong Wan, none of this would have happened.

"At that time, you figure out a way to lose early. Just don't lose too badly," the Sect Head said, puffing out his cheeks in annoyance.

"But this Disciple's cultivation is truly too low, and I am still injured. What if I end up embarrassing myself?"

Ye Fan wore an aggrieved look, practically having the words 'give me benefits' written all over his face.

The Sect Head realized this and was also left speechless, cursing Ye Fan for being craftier than a monkey.

"Fine. I have a supreme-grade great restoration pill here, which can help your cultivation increase rapidly in a short time."

"It can not only help you recover from your injuries but also allow you to make a Breakthrough to the fourth or even fifth level of the Qi Refining Realm. With it, you shouldn't lose too pathetically."

"Supreme-grade great restoration pill?!"

This was an extremely rare Medicinal Pill throughout the Heavenly Spirit Continent; a single pill could save a Cultivator several years or even over a decade of Cultivation time.

Although it was only useful for Disciples in the Qi Refining Realm, it was highly sought after because its medicinal properties were gentle and had no side effects. Even within the Joyous Union Sect, there were very few of them.

Although Ye Fan didn't need the great restoration pill, he could gift it to Murong Wan.

With its medicinal power, it could not only quickly heal Murong Wan's injuries but also cause her cultivation to soar significantly. Even if she couldn't make a Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm, she would be close.

Ye Fan could also logically expose some of his strength, using it as a stepping stone to gradually reveal his true cultivation.

With so many benefits thrown his way, Ye Fan could only obediently comply and agree to go participate in the Heavenly Pride Assembly.

Ye Fan excitedly returned to the Grotto-Heaven holding the great restoration pill, but as soon as he entered the door, he saw Murong Wan emerging from seclusion.

"Wan'er, you're out of seclusion so quickly. Are your injuries fine now?" Ye Fan was somewhat surprised.

Murong Wan shook her head and said, "My injuries haven't fully recovered, but there is something more important right now."

"What is it?"

"Revered Master is back."