58: Chapter 58 You're going to the secret realm?

Help?

Ye Changge, on Xiao Jin's back, raised an eyebrow.

"Forget it, might as well help until the end."

With a thought, Xiao Jin dove down and landed steadily not far from the young girl.

When the girl saw the giant eagle land, her heart eased slightly, and then she clearly saw the figure on the eagle's back.

Clad in green robes, with a handsome face and an otherworldly Aura.

It was completely different from the white-haired, white-bearded old Cultivator she had imagined.

However, she also knew that there were many Cultivators in the Cultivation World who knew how to maintain a youthful appearance, and the other party's true age might not be what it appeared to be.

"This Junior greets Senior." She quickly put away her long sword and bowed respectfully.

Ye Changge waved his hand, his tone gentle:

"A small effort, there is no need for such courtesy, young lady."

Su Xiaotang felt relieved, her goodwill toward this Senior increasing greatly.

The other party not only helped her, but his attitude was also so peaceful.

It was completely different from those high-and-mighty Seniors in the rumors who viewed low-level Cultivators as ants.

She bit her lip and spoke again, her voice tinged with pleading.

"Senior... this Junior dares to ask, are you heading to the cloud mist mystic realm?"

"Indeed." Ye Changge nodded.

"This Junior is also heading to the Secret Realm... I wonder if Senior could... give this Junior a ride along the way?"

After Su Xiaotang finished speaking, her cheeks flushed slightly.

She knew her request was a bit presumptuous, but the opportunity was rare, and she had to seize it.

Ye Changge glanced at her:

"The Secret Realm is very dangerous, and I see that your cultivation is still shallow..."

Ye Changge was telling the truth.

Not only were there Yao Beasts in this Secret Realm, but Cultivators who entered often engaged in killing people to seize treasures.

Every time the Ye Family's Late Stage of Qi Refining clansmen entered, there were often those who couldn't return, let alone a Mid Qi Refining Stage Cultivator like her.

Su Xiaotang's eyes dimmed, then were replaced by determination:

"Senior, this Junior knows the Secret Realm is dangerous. But this Junior has a reason that she must go... I beg Senior to grant a convenience."

Seeing her so persistent, Ye Changge's heart stirred slightly.

"Alright." He nodded.

"Come up."

With that, a gentle spiritual power lifted Su Xiaotang and gently sent her onto Xiao Jin's back.

Su Xiaotang was overjoyed and quickly bowed again.

"Thank you, Senior! This Junior will keep this kindness in her heart and will definitely repay it in the future!"

Hearing this, Ye Changge couldn't help but chuckle.

No wonder they often said in his past life that one must show gratitude when encountering a noble person.

This feeling was indeed quite satisfying.

He nodded and asked: "What is your name?"

"This Junior is Su Xiaotang."

"Su Xiaotang..." Ye Changge recited it once, didn't ask further, and signaled Xiao Jin to take off.

The giant golden eagle soared into the air again and flew toward the depths of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Half a day later, the valley where the entrance to the cloud mist mystic realm was located was already in sight.

On the hillsides around the valley, it was already densely packed with Cultivators.

A rough scan revealed no fewer than several thousand people, the vast majority of whom were in the Qi Refining Stage.

But there were also many Foundation Establishment Cultivators or even Pseudo-Core Cultivators accompanying and escorting them.

The positioning was clearly demarcated.

Closest to the entrance of the Secret Realm were the Disciples of the Three Great Sects and the offspring of several Golden Core Families.

They were dressed in fine clothes, their Aura refined, gathering in one place and chatting happily.

There was a touch of arrogance in their brows and eyes.

A bit further back were the teams of the False Core Families, also with Foundation Establishment Cultivators sitting in charge, but their Aura was clearly a notch weaker.

Further back were the Foundation Establishment Families like the Ye Family, scattered on the hillside.

On the outermost periphery were the largest group of Loose Cultivators.

Gathering in twos and threes, their expressions were mostly vigilant and nervous.

Ye Changge steered Xiao Jin and landed in a position slightly behind the middle.

As soon as they landed, several Cultivators from familiar Foundation Establishment Families came forward to greet them.

"Ancestor Ye!"

"Fellow Daoist Ye, trust you have been well since we last met!"

Ye Changge returned the greetings one by one with a humble attitude.

Not far away, some unfamiliar Cultivators began to whisper.

"Who is this person? He looks so young."

"Don't you know? That is the Old Ancestor of the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain, Ye Changge! I heard he reached Foundation Establishment before thirty, amazing!"

"Foundation Establishment before thirty? Then doesn't he have a chance to condense a False Core in the future? By then, the Ye Family will be a False Core Family!"

"Hmph, it's not that easy to condense a False Core..."

Various gazes were cast, some envious, some jealous, and some disdainful.

Ye Changge turned a deaf ear to this, just turning to look at his three clansmen.

"Uncles, the Secret Realm is dangerous. You must not only guard against Yao Beasts, but even more against the human heart."

He exhorted solemnly, then took out several stacks of Talismans from his Storage Pouch and distributed them to the three.

Five "Golden Light Protective Talismans" and three "Thousand-Mile Escape Talismans" for each person.

All were Medium Grade, enough to save lives at critical moments.

He also gave a few Puppets.

"Thank you, Old Ancestor!" The three quickly took them and collected them carefully.

Ye Changge looked at Su Xiaotang, who was a bit reserved on the side.

This little girl had been silent the whole way.

Thinking that his own daughter would be this old in a few years, his paternal heart was touched again. After thinking for a moment, he took out three Golden Light Talismans and two Escape Talismans and handed them over.

"These are for you. In the Secret Realm, saving your life is the priority. If you can't beat them, run. You can activate them by injecting spiritual power."

Su Xiaotang was stunned.

"Se-, Senior... this is too precious..."

"Take them." Ye Changge said gently, "You are still young, and the road ahead is long."

Su Xiaotang's eyes turned slightly red. She took the Talismans and nodded vigorously.

"Senior's great kindness, Xiao Tang will never forget! I will definitely repay it in the future!"

Ye Changge smiled, but still felt uneasy.

This little girl's cultivation was too low after all.

He pondered for a moment, then took out a humanoid Puppet from his Storage Pouch.

This Puppet was about five feet tall, with a Mid-Grade Spirit Stone embedded in its chest as a power source.

This was something the System had given him when he gave birth to a child before. Its strength was roughly equivalent to an eighth-level Qi Refining Cultivator, which was enough for self-defense.

"Take this Puppet with you as well. It can block for you at critical moments."

Ye Changge handed over the control Jade Slip as well, "It's very simple. Just inject spiritual power and control it with your mind."

Su Xiaotang was already completely speechless.

The Talismans were already precious, and this Puppet was even more valuable.

This Senior didn't know her at all, yet helped her so much...

She bowed deeply, her voice choked with emotion.

"Senior... Xiao Tang... Xiao Tang doesn't know how to thank you..."

"Coming out alive is the best thanks to me."

Ye Changge patted her shoulder.

After waiting for about an hour, the sun was at its zenith.

Three powerful Auras suddenly descended from the sky.

It was the Cultivators sent by the Three Great Sects to preside over the opening of this Secret Realm.

Besides the Lingxiao Sect, there were also two Elders from Qingyun Valley and the Xuan Sword Sect.

"The time has come." The Lingxiao Sect Cultivator spoke loudly, his voice spreading throughout the valley.

"The Secret Realm will be open for three months. During this time, life and death are up to fate. When leaving the Secret Realm, you must hand over fifty percent of your harvest. Private hoarding is not allowed, and violators will be severely punished."

He did not say much, but carried an unquestionable majesty.

Hundreds of Cultivators below held their breath, none daring to make a noise.

The three Pseudo-Core Cultivators looked at each other and raised their hands simultaneously, each sacrificed an ancient Jade Slip.

The Jade Slips floated in mid-air, blooming with dazzling light.