met free Chapter 91 Fate unknown, that means dead
Chapter 91 Fate unknown, that means dead
"Thanks to the trust of the young lady and the clan leader, I have finally lived up to your expectations and brought back the Ink Dragon."
Chen Ye approached Gong Yuechan, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile.
"That's not all?"
Then Gong Yuechan said in a gentle and melodious voice, "This time you not only dealt a significant blow to the Zhou family, but you also retrieved much-needed spiritual herbs and medicines for our clan, finally resolving the shortage of pills within our clan."
Most of the spiritual herbs produced on Yunrui Island are low-grade. Although the pills made from them are only enough for cultivators who have cultivated spiritual energy, a shortage of them would be enough to give the Gong family a headache.
After all, although the Gong family has more than 400 members who can cultivate, they only have two hidden experts!
For the past six months, there has been no supply of spiritual herbs from Yunrui Island. Some cultivators in the family who have cultivated spiritual energy have had to reduce their use of pills, which has had a significant impact on their cultivation. This does not even include the independent cultivators on the island.
Now that this ship of medicinal herbs has been brought back, it has indeed solved the Gong family's urgent problem.
"Our family..." However, Chen Ye sensed a different meaning in Gong Yuechan's words.
Although he was a member of an outsider clan who took control of the Gong family's demon-catching ship, he was not actually a member of the Gong family. Normally, even if the Gong family wanted to show their trust in outsiders, they would just say "family" and that would be enough. When did they start using "us"?
"I was so busy talking to you that I forgot," Gong Yuechan said with a smile, her eyes sparkling.
"The clan leader, upon learning of your successful return and your ascent of Yunrui Island, greatly praised you and has convened a clan meeting to elevate your status to the same level as that of the clan's core members!"
Core clan members?
Chen Ye's expression froze upon hearing this.
His original plan was to rely on the Gong family for cultivation before breaking through the secret realm. At least he wouldn't have to search all over the sea for what he wanted; he could just buy it from the Gong family's treasury or shops. Golden Wutong Island could also provide him with an undisturbed place to cultivate.
Judging from the Gong family's intentions, it seems they want to completely bind him to their side.
Of course, Chen Ye was overthinking it. After all, it was just a matter of treatment, and if he wanted to leave in the future, the Gong family wouldn't be able to stop him.
Gong Yuechan keenly noticed a change in Chen Ye's expression and couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Are you perhaps dissatisfied with this treatment?"
"Of course not."
Chen Ye quickly realized what was happening, and shook his head with a smile.
"I am only worried that I will not be able to repay his high regard; I have no other thoughts."
"That's good."
Upon hearing this, Gong Yuechan breathed a sigh of relief, though it was unclear what she was worried about.
If Chen Ye really refuses, wouldn't that mean he has no interest in marrying into the Gong family?
In other words, does that mean he has no interest in her either?
Fortunately, Chen Ye did not reveal such thoughts.
Subsequently, Gong Yuechan went on to explain in detail the various benefits and treatments afforded to the core members of the Gong family.
For example, one can build a cave dwelling near a second-tier spiritual vein in Yuntong Mountain, where one can absorb the spiritual energy generated by the second-tier spiritual vein. There is also a monthly allowance of four bottles of top-grade pills, which can be freely chosen and combined. In addition, one can receive a monthly stipend of two hundred spirit stones.
In addition, you can enjoy a 30% discount on any item purchased at the Gong family shop by presenting the core clan token!
In fact, the Gong family's offer was already quite generous. Putting aside everything else, the four bottles of top-grade pills alone were something that ordinary small forces could not afford.
It should be noted that once the quality of a pill reaches the top grade, its value will increase significantly. For example, a bottle of top-grade Spirit Enhancement Pills, which are commonly used by Spirit Cultivators, will cost at least seventy spirit stones!
Furthermore, these pills are simply unavailable outside. They are basically monopolized by various forces, either given to core members of their clans or stored up as important resources.
More importantly, the core members of the Gong family are qualified to use their family contributions to exchange for Qi Transformation Pills in the treasure vault!
Although Chen Ye possessed many secret techniques, such as the Soul Suppression Technique, the Flame Fiend Technique, and the Vajra Body Forging Technique, etc.
However, he still wasn't very confident about breaking through the secret realm. This was not just a breakthrough of a major realm, but also a transformation of his body from spiritual power to true qi, which could be described as an all-round improvement.
Having even the lowest quality Qi Transformation Pill can increase the probability of breaking through to the Secret Realm by 10%.
Don't underestimate this one ten percent. Many cultivators are stuck at the Great Perfection of Spirit Gathering and unable to break through, and the difference may just be this one ten percent!
Of course, the required contribution points are also very expensive, a full 30,000 points. Even though Chen Ye made a great contribution this time, his accumulated contribution points are far from reaching this number.
"They're giving me a radish that I can see but can't touch, and they want me to grind it like crazy..." Chen Ye thought to himself.
"By the way, what are you planning to do next? You've already fulfilled your promise to Grandpa, so you shouldn't go to sea again anytime soon, right?"
Gong Yuechan said with some concern, clearly able to see that if Chen Ye went to sea again, the danger would be greatly increased.
Having plundered five Zhou family ships and seized various cultivation resources worth tens of thousands of spirit stones, the Zhou family has probably already dispatched powerful individuals to roam the nearby waters. If Chen Ye dares to show himself, they will surely eliminate him as soon as possible!
"Seclusion for spiritual practice."
Chen Ye replied briefly, "Having attracted so much hatred, why would you choose to go to sea? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"
While one can cultivate on the ship using the spirit-gathering array, it's still inferior to the spiritual veins on the island.
Besides, he's been given the right to reside near a second-tier spiritual vein, so why would he leave it unused?
Gong Yuechan nodded gently upon hearing this.
"Very well, you've been adrift at sea for quite some time now, it's time for you to focus on your cultivation. In the near future, there may be some changes at the Upper Sect..."
"What happened?" Chen Ye asked, frowning.
Although the Qiling Sect has basically been in a state of semi-interference with its sphere of influence in recent years, as a Core Formation sect, it is like a stabilizing force for the forces within its jurisdiction.
If something really happens, the surrounding sea area of 100,000 li will likely fall into chaos in an instant.
Gong Yuechan seemed to be very reluctant to discuss this matter, but since there were only the two of them present, she didn't hide it from Chen Ye and simply whispered about it.
"It is said that the Golden Core cultivator of the Qiling Sect is nearing the end of his life and had no choice but to go out to find an opportunity to break through his cultivation level. However, he was seriously injured in an ancient ruin and is now on the verge of death. After returning to the sect, he went into seclusion for a life-threatening cultivation session..."
"Seclusion in seclusion" is a euphemism; once a cultivator reaches the point of seclusion in seclusion, they basically don't have much time left to live.
After all... if one's fate is unknown, then one is dead. Countless cultivators have exhausted their lifespan and turned into skeletons during their seclusion, only to be discovered by their disciples or descendants years later.