626: Chapter 626 The Young Master is Amazing!!

Sunlight spilled across the plaza, reflecting off the pedestrians coming and going. Every face bore its own expression—some hurried, some leisurely, some excited, some weary.

"Everyone, there are still two weeks left until the end of the month. For now, let's Cultivate individually and complete our personal missions,"

Yin Li said.

From this trip to Qingyun City, their harvest was quite substantial; ranking within the top ten teams was practically guaranteed.

However, just to be safe, they still needed to continue completing missions for the time being.

After all, the competition for the Inner Court assessment was extremely fierce, and no one could guarantee they would definitely make it into the top ten.

Every bit of contribution provided an extra layer of security.

Afterward, the group exchanged a few more words before going their separate ways.

Huang Jiuli flicked her red robes and was the first to head toward the East Courtyard.

Yin Li, cradling her zither, walked toward the West Courtyard, while Yun Qingge and Lu Qingshan headed toward the North Courtyard together.

Qin Yan watched them leave, then turned and led Zhao Lei toward the streets of Taixuan City.

Qin Yan and Zhao Lei walked through the streets.

Shops lined both sides of the street: restaurants, teahouses, Medicinal Pill shops, spirit weapon shops, Materials shops... everything one could imagine.

Qin Yan walked in front while Zhao Lei followed behind, his eyes occasionally scanning the surrounding shops and passersby.

He had spent decades in Jumu City; this was his first time visiting Taixuan City.

The prosperity here left him dazzled.

Eventually, Qin Yan chose a restaurant for Zhao Lei.

The restaurant was located in a bustling district. It was three stories high, with upturned eaves, bracket sets, and intricately carved and painted beams. The plaque over the door read "Yunlai Inn" in four large characters, written with powerful, vigorous strokes and an extraordinary Aura.

The inn looked clean and tidy, the environment was pleasant, and the prices were moderate.

Qin Yan entered the inn, booked a room, and let Zhao Lei stay there for the time being.

"Zhao Lei, once the End-of-Month Assessment is over and I am promoted to an Inner Court Disciple, I'll arrange for you to stay at the Taixuan Restaurant within the city," Qin Yan said.

Taixuan Restaurant was a property of the Taixuan Holy Land, specifically used to host Holy Land Disciples and their attendants.

Once a Holy Land Disciple was promoted to the Inner Court, they would be granted a room in Taixuan Restaurant.

At that time, he could bring Zhao Lei to Taixuan Restaurant, which would be much safer and more comfortable than this place.

"I'm troubling you, Young Master," Zhao Lei thanked him, bowing slightly.

His heart was full of gratitude. From Jumu City to Taixuan City, from a severed arm to Rebirth, from despair to hope—Qin Yan had given him all of this.

He knew his choice had not been wrong.

"Come, sit down," Qin Yan said, pointing to a nearby chair.

Soon, the two of them sat down at the table.

A teapot and cups were set on the table, and Zhao Lei immediately poured a cup of tea for Qin Yan.

"Since you've chosen to follow me, I'll give you a brief introduction of myself,"

Qin Yan said, sipping his tea.

Hearing this, Zhao Lei's spirit was jolted, and he listened intently.

"As for me, I don't have any grand background. I come from a planet in a remote region called Blue Star."

Qin Yan narrated slowly, his voice calm, as if he were telling a story that had nothing to do with him.

"Blue Star isn't ranked high in the myriad worlds. Resources are scarce, and there aren't many powerful experts. I grew up there, Cultivating and struggling all the way..."

Zhao Lei nodded repeatedly as he listened.

The Young Master was much as he had imagined; he indeed lacked a background.

He had long ago discerned this from Qin Yan's temperament, speech, and mannerisms.

However, as Qin Yan continued his story, Zhao Lei's expression shifted from calm to excited, and eventually, he couldn't help but stand up!

What was he hearing?!

This Young Master Qin Yan before him was actually a Special Grade Disciple and a Heavenly Ladder Clearer!

As a native of the Taixuan Realm, he naturally understood the weight of these two titles!

This was a future True Emperor seed!

For someone like this, as long as they didn't perish prematurely, the worst they would become in the future was a Venerable. There was a high probability of becoming a True King, and they might even challenge the True Emperor Realm!

A True Emperor was an existence standing at the Peak of martial arts, a Realm dreamed of by countless Martial Artists!

At this moment, he finally understood!

Why had the Young Master refused the grandmaster true liquid?

The reason was simple—he looked down on it!

To people like them, grandmaster true liquid was a supreme resource, but to these Prodigies, it was no different from poison!

What they pursued was a pure Foundation, a flawless heritage, and infinite future possibilities.

While grandmaster true liquid could increase the probability of a Grandmaster Breakthrough, it would pollute one's Foundation and affect the future.

True Prodigies would disdain such things that were like drinking poison to quench thirst.

At this moment, he felt incredibly fortunate that he had posted the mission to the Taixuan Holy Land.

Fortunate that he had given the other party a bottle of aperture awakening pills, thereby becoming acquainted with him.

A bottle of aperture awakening pills in exchange for following a True Emperor seed—this deal was more than worth it!

Zhao Lei suddenly seemed to think of something and asked with an uncertain voice, "Then Young Master, what about those four teammates who were with you?"

"That's right. Every one of those four is a Special Grade Disciple, and two of them are Heavenly Ladder Clearers like me."

Hearing this, Zhao Lei was completely shocked.

One team, three Heavenly Ladder Clearers, and two more Special Grade Disciples? What kind of god-tier team was this!

The Heavenly Ladder Clearers were the top twenty among this year's Taixuan Holy Land New Students.

Special Grade Disciples were those ranked at the very front. These five people had actually formed a squad!

Was this an existence that an ordinary Rank 6 Peak Martial Artist like him could even come into contact with?

At this moment, he felt as if he were dreaming.

A mere secret guard from Jumu City could actually follow such a Prodigy; this was simply a stroke of immense luck!

"However, they are different from me. The backgrounds of those four are quite extraordinary."

Qin Yan continued, his voice full of calm, devoid of envy or inferiority.

"Young Master is amazing!"

"To be able to rank among the Special Grade Disciples with a commoner status is enough to prove that the Young Master's talent is peerless and his potential is limitless."

"Those children of noble families are merely standing on the shoulders of giants. But you, Young Master, have climbed up step by step on your own."

"Comparing the two, the difference in caliber is clear."

Zhao Lei said hurriedly, his tone sincere and earnest.

Qin Yan smiled faintly upon hearing this.

"There's no need for flattery. I'm going to assign you a task; keep an eye out for me."

"Yes, Young Master," Zhao Lei said, his spirit jolted as he looked at Qin Yan with focused eyes.

He knew this was Qin Yan's first test for him, and he had to perform well.

...

Half a quarter-hour later, Qin Yan left the inn.

He walked through the streets of Taixuan City, passing through the bustling crowds as he headed toward the Taixuan Holy Land.

After returning to the Taixuan Holy Land, Qin Yan didn't delay and went straight back to his courtyard.

The courtyard gate opened; the yard remained the same.

He stepped into his room and closed the door, and the world instantly became quiet.

He now possessed a large amount of taixuan points, and his strength was about to undergo a massive surge.