249: Chapter 249 Breakthrough Pill!

Ye Changge's heart stirred.

"Before the Senior left, she left behind this jade plaque, saying that with this token, one can take the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce's flying boat to the Jinyang Sect."

She took out a jade plaque from her Storage Pouch that was translucent white all over, with a faint flow of spiritual light, and handed it to Ye Changge.

Ye Changge took the jade plaque and examined it closely.

The jade plaque felt warm and smooth in his hand. On the front was carved an ancient character for "Gold," while on the back was a pattern of a flying boat, its lines simple yet lifelike.

As his fingers brushed against it, he could feel a special fluctuation of a Restriction contained within.

"Jinyang Chamber of Commerce..." Ye Changge muttered under his breath.

He had heard of this chamber of commerce.

It was a chamber of commerce under the Jinyang Sect, with influence spread throughout the Zhao State and even radiating to several surrounding countries.

Its flying boat routes extended in all directions, making it one of the primary means of long-distance travel for Cultivators in the Zhao State.

And the Jinyang Sect...

Ye Changge's heart stirred slightly.

He remembered Meng Qingcheng mentioning that she was a Cultivator of the Jinyang Sect.

It seemed this token was indeed her keepsake.

"With this token, I can take the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce's flying boat..." Ye Changge pondered. "This is indeed much more convenient."

He had originally been worried that the journey to the Yue State would be long and fraught with danger.

If he flew alone, he didn't know how long it would take, and he might encounter Yao Beasts, Bandit Cultivators, or even get caught in the conflict between the two countries along the way.

Now that he had this token, he could travel via the Jinyang Chamber of Commerce's flying boat.

It was safe, fast, and would save a lot of trouble.

Only...

Ye Changge shook his head and put the jade plaque into his Storage Pouch.

"This matter cannot be rushed."

He said softly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Shiyin looked up at him in confusion:

"Husband?"

Ye Changge sighed and explained:

"Currently, the Family possesses two spiritual lands—Biluo Lake and Longmai Mountain. However, there are only three Foundation Establishment Cultivators: myself, you, Shiyin, and Old Ancestor Ye Fan."

He paused, his tone grave:

"Although Old Ancestor Ye Fan has been at the Foundation Establishment for many years, his Lifespan is nearly exhausted. Without a fortuitous encounter, I'm afraid he won't last more than a few years."

Lu Shiyin's heart also sank upon hearing this.

She naturally knew about Old Ancestor Ye Fan's situation.

That old man had labored for the Ye Family his entire life; now he was in his twilight years, and at any moment he might...

"Although I have ways to extend the Old Ancestor's Lifespan, that too requires time."

Ye Changge continued, "Furthermore, although our Ye Family has gained a foothold now, our Foundation is still shallow. If I leave for too long and there is no one to watch over the home, I fear..."

He didn't continue, but Lu Shiyin understood his meaning.

Although the Ye Family had risen, they had many enemies.

Although the Li Family had been suppressed, who knew if other forces were watching from the shadows?

If Ye Changge were gone for too long, those people would inevitably start to get restless.

"Therefore, I still need to plan carefully." Ye Changge gently stroked Lu Shiyin's hair. "I will make further plans once the Family has completely stabilized."

Lu Shiyin nodded, pressing her face against his chest:

"Husband is thoughtful; I will listen to whatever you say."

Ye Changge smiled and lowered his head to plant a kiss on her forehead.

The two of them lingered together for a while longer, sharing intimate words and expressing their longing for each other.

Ye Changge looked down at her.

Hearing this, the corners of Lu Shiyin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile.

That smile was as gentle as water, yet it also carried a hint of a young girl's charm.

Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was as soft as a breeze:

"Changge, naturally, I am very happy that you have achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment."

She paused, a soft light welling up in her beautiful eyes:

"Do you know that I have been waiting for this day?"

Ye Changge was stunned.

Lu Shiyin continued:

"When I first met you, husband, you were still a minor Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage. At that time, I felt that you were no ordinary person and would one day soar to the heavens."

"Later, I married you and watched you rise step by step, from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, from a nobody to an Old Ancestor of a region..."

She reached out and gently stroked Ye Changge's face, her fingertips tenderly tracing his features:

"I watched you grow, watched you become stronger, and in my heart... I am happier than anyone."

In those shimmering, beautiful eyes, there was not only a maternal glow but also the admiration and adoration of a young girl.

Her appearance and demeanor were such that even steel tempered a hundred times would be softened into a gentle thread.

Ye Changge looked at her, his heart turning completely soft.

He had never seen Lu Shiyin like this before.

Normally, Lu Shiyin was gentle, dignified, and understanding, accommodating him in every way, just like a caring older sister.

But at this moment, she curled up in his arms, tears in her eyes and a smile on her lips, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness and admiration—

She was clearly a young girl deeply in love.

Smiling so happily, so contentedly.

A warmth filled Ye Changge's heart, and he reached out to pull her closer.

He lowered his head and whispered in her ear:

"Shiyin, it's so good to have you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shiyin's eyes grew hot again, and she buried her face in the crook of his neck, giving a muffled "mm."

The two embraced in silence, with only their heartbeats intertwining.

After a long time, Ye Changge gently released her.

With a flash of light in his hand, an exquisite jade bottle appeared in his palm.

The jade bottle was translucent white all over, with a faint flow of Spiritual Qi; one could tell at a glance it was no ordinary item.

Seeing this, Lu Shiyin was first stunned, her beautiful eyes full of confusion:

"Husband, what is this?"

Ye Changge smiled and didn't speak, simply pulling out the stopper gently.

A dense medicinal fragrance immediately spread out, refreshing the mind and soul.

He tilted the jade bottle, and a round Medicinal Pill rolled out, landing in his palm.

Lu Shiyin looked closely, and her beautiful eyes suddenly widened.

She saw that the pill was lustrous all over, pale gold in color, with a faint spiritual light flowing on its surface.

Most striking were the three clearly visible lines on the surface of the pill—

three-colored pill veins!

"This is... a rank breaking pill!"

Lu Shiyin cried out in surprise, looking at the pill in Ye Changge's palm in disbelief.

She naturally recognized this pill.

The rank breaking pill was known as the "most effective pill for increasing cultivation below Core Formation"!

When taken, it could not only increase the probability of a Breakthrough of a Bottleneck but also reduce the chances of encountering cultivation barriers!

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, this pill was a treasure that could be sought but not easily found.

It usually appeared at auctions, where Foundation Establishment Cultivators would fight tooth and nail for it, often driving the price to astronomical heights.

And even then, it was often unavailable at any price!

Yet now, such a precious Medicinal Pill had actually appeared in Ye Changge's hand.

And looking at the quality of those pill veins—

"This is a top-grade rank breaking pill..."

Lu Shiyin's voice was trembling.

She looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with shock:

"Husband, where... where did you get this from?"

Looking at her shocked expression, Ye Changge couldn't help but find it amusing.

He said gently:

"I auctioned some rare medicinal herbs in the Immortal City and refined this pill."

Ye Changge had originally planned to use this pill, combined with a Lifespan Pill, for a double life-extension effect to see if he could prolong Old Ancestor Ye Fan's Lifespan...