67: Nine Yang Mystic Spirit Flower

Time passed, though for how long, he did not know.

When Chu Yuan opened his eyes again, he had already arrived inside a palace.

The palace was dark red overall, looking magnificent and imposing, yet emanating a chilling coldness.

Upon closer inspection, the coldness was caused by the excessively dense Yin Fiend Qi.

In this environment, if any other Cultivator in the Spirit Vortex Realm were to arrive, they would inevitably die within a few days.

At this moment, Ye Qingyi was seated on the throne at the head of the palace, smiling sweetly as she looked at him.

Chu Yuan got up from the ground, scanned his surroundings, and couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

It's over!

He saw six powerful Ghost Maidens on both sides of the palace, watching him with playful mockery in their eyes.

Judging by the strength of their Qi, they were no less powerful than the previous Night Mantis.

Since Ye Qingyi had brought him directly here, her intentions were likely self-evident.

I was too rash!

I should have just dodged back then; it's all my fault for overthinking!

In this situation, there was truly no way to escape.

Chu Yuan sighed softly, looking at Ye Qingyi at the head of the hall. "I didn't expect Big Sister's background to be like this. I admit defeat!"

"Little Brother, what defeat are you admitting?"

Ye Qingyi's lips curved slightly. With a flash of her figure, she appeared before Chu Yuan.

"Little Brother, didn't you already sense my identity just now?"

Chu Yuan looked at her, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, but he forced a bitter smile and said:

"Big Sister, I didn't know just now; I only sensed the presence of Yin Fiend Qi."

"But Yin Fiend Qi can also be found on some Cultivators, so I was only slightly surprised."

Hearing this, Ye Qingyi gave him a half-smile, half-frown glance.

However, she didn't expose Chu Yuan's lie. Instead, she smiled and said, "In that case, Little Brother, what do you plan to do now?"

Chu Yuan closed his eyes slightly. "Big Sister, what do you think I can do? Isn't my life and death in your hands?"

"Hehehe!"

Ye Qingyi raised her hand, her slender, jade-like finger gently lifted Chu Yuan's chin, and she chuckled, "Don't worry. As long as you are obedient, I won't hurt you!"

Chu Yuan opened his eyes, a strange look flashing within them. "Is that so? Then, Big Sister, what do you want me to do?"

"Your roasted meat is very fragrant. Just roast it for me once a day."

Ye Qingyi chuckled, "Of course, if you know how to brew wine, that would be even better!"

"I am willing to serve Big Sister!" Chu Yuan's eyes flickered, and he quickly cupped his hands and bowed.

"Furthermore, if Big Sister has any recipes here, you can give them to me. I can learn more dishes to cook for Big Sister!"

"As for the wine brewing Big Sister mentioned, although I don't know how, I can learn it for Big Sister!"

Survival!

It's not shameful!

Hearing this, Ye Qingyi couldn't help but chuckle again. "Hehehe, such a sensible boy!"

"The chefs of the Human Race who master top-tier fine wine and delicacies are all in those main cities. I have been craving those foods for a long time!"

"I also had people try to make them, but unfortunately, they couldn't replicate them no matter what."

"If you can truly create fine wine and delicacies that satisfy me, I can guarantee that you will live comfortably here."

Chu Yuan nodded, his expression serious. "I will definitely satisfy Big Sister!"

As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something, and his voice became hesitant. "Big Sister, you also know my situation. The Yin Fiend Qi here is too dense..."

As Chu Yuan spoke, he cautiously looked up at Ye Qingyi, fearing she might punch him.

But upon hearing his words, Ye Qingyi glanced at him, speaking thoughtfully:

"You are indeed a bit weak!"

"How about this? I have two options here. You can choose one!"

Chu Yuan's eyes flickered. He quickly cupped his hands and respectfully said, "Please speak, Big Sister!"

Ye Qingyi smiled slightly and said, "I can open a temporary space for you to live in, but the space won't be very large, meaning you will essentially be imprisoned."

Chu Yuan frowned slightly and remained silent.

Then he heard Ye Qingyi continue, "Alternatively, years ago, I obtained an eighth-grade Spirit Medicine called the nine yang profound spirit flower!"

"The flower has nine petals. It is said that refining one petal can restore and strengthen one's Yang Qi."

"If you consume all nine petals within nine days and swallow the receptacle, your Yang Qi will reach a peak, and there is a chance to generate an Acquired Physique—the Nine Yang Spirit Body!"

"A person with the Nine Yang Spirit Body has incredibly dense and heavy Yang Qi. Even Yin Fiend Qi would find it difficult to invade, making it a very good Physique."

"Moreover, even if your Yang Qi is reduced by eighty or ninety percent, you can quickly recover it by consuming Spirit Medicine. Do you want to try it?"

Hearing this, Chu Yuan's heart stirred. It could actually give birth to a Physique?

But... "Big Sister, that is an eighth-grade Spirit Medicine. Are you really willing to give it to me?"

Ye Qingyi chuckled, "The nine yang profound spirit flower's properties clash with my Ghost Race. If my Ghost Race consumes it, it's not only useless but will cause a backlash."

"I originally planned to trade it with the Human Race, but after thinking it over, I didn't want to benefit those Human Race powerhouses, so I just tossed it into my sumeru ring."

"Now that you are working for me, giving it to you is no big deal!"

As she spoke, she looked at Chu Yuan and chuckled, "Furthermore, I actually hope you choose the second option. After all, the first option might prevent you from continuing to improve your strength."

"If the fine wine and delicacies you make later suit my taste, I will likely prepare even more Advanced ingredients, and without some strength, you won't be able to handle those ingredients!"

Hearing this, a gleam flashed in Chu Yuan's eyes, and his heart stirred.

Judging by her words, being a chef could actually allow this Ghost Maiden to help him improve his strength?

That doesn't seem bad at all!

Who cares if she is a Ghost Maiden or not? The priority now is to save his life.

And then, to improve his strength!

But thinking of something, he asked, "Big Sister, is there any danger in consuming the nine yang profound spirit flower?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingyi's lips curled up in a cold smile. "In the matter of Cultivation, how can there be no danger at all?"

"You want to gain benefits but are unwilling to take risks? Where in the world is there such a good thing?"

Hearing this, Chu Yuan gave an awkward smile, lowered his head slightly, and said, "I have been enlightened!"

But deep down, he didn't really agree.

As someone who possessed the primal divine crystal, he actually didn't need to take too many risks.

However, since there was now an opportunity to improve his Physique, he naturally didn't want to miss it.

"Big Sister, I choose the second option. I ask Big Sister to grant my request!"

Chu Yuan's eyes flickered. As long as he could improve his strength and control his own destiny, did it matter who he received the benefits from?

"A smart choice!"

Ye Qingyi chuckled, took out a box, and tossed it to Chu Yuan. "The nine yang profound spirit flower is inside. Consider yourself lucky."

"Thank you, Big Sister!" Chu Yuan took the box and quickly expressed his gratitude.

At this moment, Ye Qingyi looked at the Ghost Maiden in the black dress standing beside her and spoke:

"You Lian, take him to the Yin Fiend Cold Pool. He might need it!"

"As you command!"

You Lian quickly nodded respectfully and led Chu Yuan out of the main hall.

After they left, the Ghost Maiden wearing the gray robe looked hesitant.

"Your Excellency, you are being so good to this Human Race youth. Are you planning to Cultivate him?"

Hearing this, Ye Qingyi shook her head slightly, a hint of cunning appearing in her eyes.