3: Experience points gained, realm broken!

After seeing off Ye Feiyan's mother, the room completely returned to silence.

Mysterious Ink coiled its body, completely sinking its mind into the System panel in its head.

[host: Mysterious Ink]

[Species: Black Mysterious Snake (Mortal Rank)]

[Realm: Unranked (0/3000)]

[Cultivation Technique: None]

[Skill: None]

[experience points: 3058]

It had only been about an hour since the successful Contract, yet the experience points had already accumulated to over three thousand!

This feeling of being able to grow stronger just by sitting still thrilled Mysterious Ink to the core.

Looking at the (0/3000) displayed next to the Realm column, it chose to upgrade without hesitation.

"System, Allocate Points! Breakthrough!"

[Ding! Consuming 3000 experience points, host's Realm begins to rise!]

As the System prompt faded, a massive and pure Energy exploded within its body out of thin air!

Boom!

Mysterious Ink only felt its body swell like an inflated balloon, as an indescribably warm current frantically washed over its Limbs and Bones, Meridians, and flesh.

Its body, which had suffered from Innate deficiency and was nearly exhausted, was nourished by this Energy, like land meeting sweet rain after a long drought; every cell was greedily absorbing it.

The previously weak Qi began to climb rapidly at a visible speed.

Many changes also occurred in its body; although it didn't become larger or thicker, it did grow slightly longer.

Its pitch-black Scales became tougher and deeper, shimmering with a metallic luster.

Most importantly, it could clearly feel the shadow of death and the sense of weakness that had always shrouded its deep Soul rapidly fading. Replacing them was an unprecedented feeling of power!

[Ding! Congratulations to the host on successfully achieving a Breakthrough. Current Realm: First-Rank Early Stage!]

[Next Realm: First-Rank Mid-stage (0/6000)]

When everything settled, Mysterious Ink slowly opened its eyes, and a sharp glint flashed through its pupils.

Feeling the power surging within its body, its heart was filled with excitement.

This is the feeling of power!

Although it was only the lowest Rank, First-Rank Early Stage, among Yao Beasts, it was already a world of difference compared to its previous half-dead state.

It glanced at the experience points, finding only a solitary 58 points remaining.

"It requires six thousand experience points to go from First-Rank Early Stage to Middle Stage, which is less than two hours."

Mysterious Ink calculated in its mind, "No rush. I'll save them up first, and Break through once I have enough."

It calmed its excited feelings and once again entered the "AFK" Cultivation Sage Mode.

Gou Zhu, and not making trouble, is the kingly way... Meanwhile, the scene switched.

Ye Feiyan arrived alone at the Ye Family's Mission Hall.

The Hall was bustling with noise; countless Ye Family Disciples were handing over and receiving missions here, and the clamor almost threatened to lift the roof.

Ye Feiyan paid no heed to the surrounding noise and walked straight to the Deacon's Counter where missions were posted.

Sitting behind the counter was a middle-aged man with a goatee, the Steward responsible for mission assignments, Ye Ming.

Seeing that the newcomer was Ye Feiyan, a trace of unconcealed contempt and disgust flashed in Ye Ming's already narrow eyes.

"Oh, isn't this our Ye Family's former number one Prodigy? What, you have time to visit the Mission Hall today? I thought after your Spiritual Root was crippled, you planned to hide at home and freeload for the rest of your life," Ye Ming said sarcastically, his voice not loud, but clear enough for everyone nearby to hear distinctly.

The gazes of many Disciples were instantly drawn over, and their faces were filled with expressions of watching a good show.

Ye Feiyan was already immune to this cold sarcasm.

Her expression indifferent, she placed her Identity Token on the table and spoke in a clear, cold voice, "I am here to accept a Family Mission."

"Accept a mission?" Ye Ming sounded as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "With your current Qi Refining First Layer cultivation base? Ye Feiyan, I advise you to know your place and stop going out to disgrace our Ye Family."

"That is my business, and it has nothing to do with you. Give me the Mission List." Ye Feiyan's voice grew colder.

Seeing that she refused to yield, a malicious glint flashed in Ye Ming's eyes.

He sneered, casually pulled out a Mission Scroll from a pile nearby, and tossed it in front of Ye Feiyan.

"Look, unfortunately, those simple Herb Gathering and Item Retrieval Missions have all been taken by others. Only this last one remains now. Take it or leave it."

Ye Feiyan picked up the scroll and slowly unrolled it.

[Mission: Hunt and kill the First-Rank Early Stage Yao Beast, Star Cloud Wolf.]

[Location: Outer Perimeter of the Luoyun Mountain Range.]

[Requirement: Obtain three complete Star Cloud Wolf Yao Cores.]

The moment the mission content was revealed, the Hall erupted with sounds of people sharply inhaling cold air.

"Hunting Star Cloud Wolves? Steward Ye, did you make a mistake? Is this mission meant for a Qi Refining First Layer Disciple?"

"Doesn't everyone know that although the Star Cloud Wolf's individual strength is only First-Rank Early Stage, they are Pack Yao Beasts! They move in groups of a dozen or more. Even Disciples at the Qi Refining Third or Fourth Layer have to avoid them!"

"This isn't a mission at all; this is sending her to her death!"

Listening to the surrounding discussions, a smug, cold smile curled at the corner of Ye Ming's mouth.

That's right, he was deliberately targeting Ye Feiyan.

As a member of the Grand Elder's lineage, he had long disliked Ye Feiyan, the Adopted Daughter of the Family Head. Now that she had Fallen from Grace, wouldn't it be a pity if he didn't seize the chance to step on her?

Ye Feiyan slowly raised her head, her gaze icy, staring directly at Ye Ming: "Are you sure this is the only mission left?"

Being stared at by her profound gaze, Ye Ming felt an inexplicable palpitation.

But he quickly suppressed this discomfort and stiffened his neck, saying, "Of course! Everyone knows the rules of the Mission Hall. If you don't accept it, it counts as automatically forfeiting this month's Family Contribution Points!"

He was certain that Ye Feiyan absolutely wouldn't dare to accept it.

However, Ye Feiyan's reaction once again exceeded everyone's expectations.

She simply looked at Ye Ming silently for three seconds, then picked up the Mission Scroll, turned, and walked away, leaving behind only a clear, cold voice.

"I accept this mission."

The entire hall was stunned!

Ye Ming was also startled, then a malicious grin spread across his face: "Good! You've got guts! I'd like to see how you, a piece of trash, die in the Luoyun Mountain Range!"

Ye Feiyan paid no attention to this.

In her eyes, a clown like Ye Ming was no different from an ant on the side of the road.

In her previous life, as a Female Emperor, she commanded the lives and deaths of billions of sentient beings. What schemes and tricks hadn't she seen? How could she possibly care about the petty obstruction of a mere Steward?

The Star Cloud Wolf pack was a near-fatal predicament for others, but for her, it was an excellent opportunity.

She could take this chance to test out a Supreme Cultivation Technique she had accidentally obtained in her previous life—the Myriad Dao Furnace Scripture.

This Cultivation Technique is extremely overbearing. It allows one to use slaughter to prove the Dao, refining the vital blood and Soul of hunted creatures into the purest Energy, which then feeds back into oneself to boost cultivation!

Coincidentally, she also needed Star Cloud Wolf Yao Cores to exchange for some Resources... An hour later, at the Outer Perimeter of the Luoyun Mountain Range.

The sky had gradually darkened.

Ye Feiyan's figure flitted through the forest like a phantom.

She did not rush to find the wolf pack's tracks, but instead quickly gathered several inconspicuous Herbs and fungi in the mountains.

Finding a hidden cave, she skillfully crushed and mixed these Materials, blending them according to a mysterious ratio, finally creating a clump of deep purple Medicinal Paste that emitted a strange fragrance.

This item, named "Drunken Immortal Powder," was non-toxic but could cause Yao Beasts to fall into a deep coma for a short period. It was a small trick from her previous life's Pill Dao memories.

Afterward, she displayed astonishing Hunting Skill, easily killing a wild boar weighing three hundred pounds.

After uniformly coating the wild boar's flesh with the Drunken Immortal Powder, Ye Feiyan carried the wild boar to a mountain valley where the Star Cloud Wolf pack frequently appeared.

She casually threw the wild boar carcass at the mouth of the valley, then leaped up, silently concealing herself in the canopy of an ancient tree tens of meters high, completely restraining her aura, and quietly waited for her prey to arrive.

Night deepened.

In the mountains and forests, bursts of chilling beast roars echoed.

Finally, when the moon reached the zenith, a loud wolf howl pierced the night's silence.

Immediately afterward, over a dozen pairs of faint green eyes lit up in the dark jungle.

The wolf pack appeared!

Leading them was an Alpha Wolf whose body was noticeably bulkier than its peers. It warily surveyed the surroundings, constantly sniffing the air with its nose.

When it smelled the rich scent of blood and wild boar meat, a hint of greed flashed in its eyes, but it still did not act rashly.

However, the unique, strange fragrance of the Drunken Immortal Powder mixed within held a fatal attraction for Yao Beasts.

Several younger Star Cloud Wolves could no longer hold back and let out low whimpers.

The Alpha Wolf lingered in place for a long time, but ultimately could not resist the temptation of the food. It let out a low growl and was the first to charge toward the wild boar carcass.

With the Alpha Wolf leading the way, the remaining dozen or so Star Cloud Wolves immediately swarmed forward, frantically tearing at and devouring the wild boar meat.

In the tree canopy, Ye Feiyan's eyes were cold as ice.

She watched silently, like the most patient hunter.

In less than the Time for an Incense Stick to Burn, the three-hundred-pound wild boar was completely devoured.

And the Star Cloud Wolves began to show abnormal signs.

One by one, they stumbled and swayed, unable to stand steady. Their faint green eyes were filled with confusion, and finally, they dropped to the ground one after another with a "thud," emitting heavy snores.

The entire wolf pack was wiped out!

Only then did Ye Feiyan drift down silently from the tree, like a weightless falling leaf.

Holding an ordinary Iron Sword retrieved from the Family Armory, she slowly walked up to a sleeping Star Cloud Wolf.

Puchi!

Without the slightest hesitation, the long sword accurately pierced the Star Cloud Wolf's heart.

Killed in one blow!

She did not stop, moving toward the next target.

Puchi! Puchi! Pu—!

In the silent valley, the sound of the sharp blade entering flesh rang out rhythmically.

Ye Feiyan's expression remained unchanged from beginning to end, as if she were not slaughtering a wolf pack, but harvesting cabbage in her backyard.

Soon, all dozen or so Star Cloud Wolves became Souls claimed by her sword.