Yun Yun and Na Lan Yan Ran

"Xiao Tian, it looks like our peaceful life is about to be disrupted again."

After watching Yun Yun disappear, Ya Fei immediately felt a headache coming on. If all the major powers got involved now, things would become troublesome.

"What's the big deal? Things like this will only become more frequent in the future. You need to get used to it."

Ye Tian smiled calmly. Pressure created motivation. Since they had chosen the path of cultivation, they had to face any challenge.

"How about you wear my Space Ring? At critical moments, you can put Sister Ya Fei and me inside it."

Xiao Yi Xian took off her Space Ring and handed it to Ye Tian for safekeeping.

"It's not that serious. Didn't you see just now? Even that Sect Master Yun was scared off."

"With me here, nothing will happen."

Ye Tian put the Space Ring back onto Xiao Yi Xian's index finger and told her not to worry too much.

"Xiao Tian, does that mean the expert behind you made a move just now? But why didn't we feel anything at all?"

The Two Women had never imagined that Sect Master Yun Yun had been scared away by the powerhouse behind Ye Tian. It was too amusing.

"You're far too weak. How could you possibly sense the expert behind me?"

"Hurry up and cultivate. Improve your own strength, and stop overthinking everything else."

Ye Tian smiled mysteriously, telling the Two Women not to keep asking questions.

"Alright, then!"

Seeing this, the Two Women stopped asking and began cultivating the Divine Technique.

Meanwhile, a thousand meters away, Yun Yun stood atop a mountain peak, quietly pondering the mysterious Aura emanating from Ye Tian.

"What exactly is on him? Why does that Aura make me feel afraid?"

"What a mysterious Little Fellow."

Yun Yun could not figure it out no matter how hard she thought. Recalling the things Ye Tian had said to her earlier, she found them quite interesting.

Yun Yun then took out a veil and put it over her face. She planned to visit the Mittel Auction House in Wutan City to investigate Ye Tian's background and secretly observe Xiao Yan as well, to see how much he had grown.

After arriving in Wutan City, Yun Yun found an inn to stay at and began gathering detailed information about Ye Tian.

After making inquiries from several sources, Yun Yun learned that the Mittel Auction House had once put out two Top-grade Pills, the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Spirit Gathering Pill, both of which were related to Ye Tian. The Spirit Gathering Pill in particular had been hailed as a divine pill.

"This Little Fellow is becoming more and more interesting."

With that thought, Yun Yun immediately headed for the Auction House, wanting to see this miraculous pill for herself.

"Do you still have any Spirit Gathering Pills here?"

After arriving at the Auction House, Yun Yun went straight to Zhao Ling, who was in charge of its operations, intending to purchase pills.

"Miss, the Spirit Gathering Pill... for Dou Zhe and Dou Masters, it is practically a cultivation accelerator."

"However, we currently have no stock. If you wish to purchase this pill, you must place an order in advance with Brother Ye Tian. If you can provide medicinal ingredients, you can also exchange them with him."

"Brother Ye Tian is not currently at the Auction House. If you want the pills, you'll have to wait until he returns."

Zhao Ling took one look at Yun Yun's clothing and bearing and could tell she was wealthy, as well as an outsider. She immediately introduced the Spirit Gathering Pill's miraculous effects and rarity, advertising Ye Tian's pills for him.

"I see."

After hearing the introduction to the Spirit Gathering Pill, Yun Yun grew increasingly curious about it. If she could obtain one, she could use it to help her disciple advance.

"Thank you for telling me."

At that moment, Yun Yun thought of Ye Tian, who was cultivating in Big Mountain. She immediately left the Auction House and flew toward the depths of the mountain range, intending to discuss the matter with that Little Fellow.

Before long, Yun Yun found the place where Ye Tian was staying and slowly descended from the sky.

"Sect Master Yun, why have you come again?"

Seeing Yun Yun return to find him after only two days, Ye Tian was quite surprised. He had no idea what she was plotting.

"Sect Master Yun, please don't make things difficult for Xiao Tian."

Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian thought Yun Yun wanted to forcibly take Ye Tian away, so they hurriedly stood in front of him. Though they could not defeat her, they still had to make their stance clear.

"Don't worry. I'm not here to take him away. I want to make a deal with him. I visited your Auction House and learned about the Spirit Gathering Pill's miraculous effects. I would like to buy one as well."

Seeing how nervous the Two Women were, Yun Yun found it amusing and quickly explained herself.

"You're already a Dou Emperor. What do you need a Spirit Gathering Pill for? This pill may be good, but it's only a Third-grade Pill!"

Ye Tian found it a little strange that Yun Yun had come to buy a Spirit Gathering Pill from him.

"Stop asking so many questions. Just tell me whether you have one. If you do, sell me one."

Yun Yun directly took out several large bags of Gold Coins and tossed them to Ye Tian.

"No."

Ye Tian waved his hand and tossed the Gold Coins back to Yun Yun.

"Then I'll help you find the medicinal ingredients. What do you think?"

Recalling what the woman at the Auction House had said, Yun Yun decided to exchange Spirit Herbs for it.

"Sure. Just go to the Monster Mountain Range and get me some Second-order Wind-attribute Demonic Cores."

Ye Tian was more than willing to have a Dou Emperor-level expert collect Magical Cores for him.

"How many do you want?"

Hearing that he only needed Second-order Wind-attribute Demonic Cores, Yun Yun found it too easy.

"The more, the better. Someone previously exchanged four Wind-attribute Demonic Cores for one pill. The price is still the same now. As for other Spirit Herbs, I can find them in this Big Mountain. Wind-attribute Demonic Cores are the only thing I lack."

Ye Tian gave a brief explanation. If Yun Yun could truly obtain some Wind-attribute Demonic Cores for him, it would save him a great deal of time.

"Alright, I'll go right away!"

"Whoosh..."

Yun Yun flew straight toward the Monster Mountain Range, preparing to obtain Second-order Wind-attribute Demonic Cores.

"You actually made a Dou Emperor work for you. You've got some nerve!"

Seeing Yun Yun truly go collect Magical Cores for Ye Tian, Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian were dumbfounded.

"It's fine."

Ye Tian smiled calmly. Yun Yun wanted the Spirit Gathering Pill for no other reason than to help that girl Na Lan Yan Ran increase her strength.

"Whoosh..."

Two days later, Yun Yun returned to the Valley where Ye Tian was staying.

"There are fifteen Wind-attribute Demonic Cores here, both second-order and third-order."

Yun Yun then took out a bag and tossed the Magical Cores to Ye Tian.

"Thank you, Sect Master Yun."

"Stand guard for me. I'll have the expert behind me refine the pill."

After putting away the Magical Cores, Ye Tian entered the cave and began refining Spirit Gathering Pills.

Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian understood that Ye Tian did not want to refine pills in front of Yun Yun, so the Two Women hurriedly stood guard at the cave entrance.

"Wasn't the Spirit Gathering Pill refined by Ye Tian himself?"

Yun Yun asked curiously. The woman at the Auction House had praised Ye Tian at length earlier, making it seem as though Ye Tian had refined the Spirit Gathering Pill himself.

"Sect Master Yun, do you think a sixteen-year-old boy could refine a Third-grade Pill?"

Ya Fei hurriedly covered for Ye Tian, while silently praying that Yun Yun would not try anything forceful. At present, she could not protect Ye Tian.

"That's true."

Yun Yun nodded. In her memory, there truly was no Alchemist capable of refining a Third-grade Pill at the age of sixteen.

"Miss Ya Fei, has Ye Tian joined your Mite'er Family?"

"No. His father was a Guard at our Auction House and died in an accident. His mother also died in that accident. As a manager of the Auction House, it is only right that I take care of an employee's child."

"So that's how it is! I never expected him to be an orphan. May I ask what this little sister is called? Your strength is quite impressive. You're already an Eight-star Dou Practitioner."

"My name is Xiao Yi Xian. Compared to Sect Master Yun, my insignificant Eight-star Dou Practitioner cultivation is nothing but an ant."

"You shouldn't say that. How old are you, after all?..."

While waiting, Yun Yun chatted with the Two Women and learned more about Ye Tian. At the same time, she grew ever more curious about the boy.

"Sect Master Yun, here are the Spirit Gathering Pills. Keep them safe."

Half an hour later, Ye Tian walked out of the cave and tossed two golden Spirit Gathering Pills to Yun Yun.

"The quality of these pills should be the best I've ever seen."

"Ye Tian, who exactly is the person behind you? Can you tell me?"

Looking at the two Spirit Gathering Pills in her hand, which radiated a divine charm, Yun Yun felt that even the pills refined by Pill King Gu He were trash.

"No."

Ye Tian smiled mysteriously. Why is this woman becoming more and more curious about me? Doesn't she know curiosity killed the cat?

"Alright, then."

"I'll be leaving first. It was a pleasure meeting all of you. Until we meet again."

Seeing that she could not get anything out of him, Yun Yun put away the pills, bade farewell to Ye Tian and the others, and left the Valley.

"Xiao Tian, I didn't expect Sect Master Yun to be such a nice person. She got you so many Magical Cores."

"We've struck it rich this time. We can refine so many Spirit Gathering Pills."

Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian looked at the bag in Ye Tian's hand and discovered that it contained thirteen Wind-attribute Demonic Cores, three of which were even Third-order Demonic Cores. That was a generous haul indeed.

"Not bad, indeed."

Ye Tian nodded. He had not expected to meet Yun Yun so soon. It seemed the butterfly effect caused by him, a Transmigrator, was quite significant.

On the other side, Yun Yun spent several days before finally returning to the Misty Cloud Sect.

"Sect Master, you didn't meet Ye Tian?"

Several elders were surprised to see Yun Yun return alone.

"No. He was unwilling to join our sect."

Yun Yun shook her head. As she looked at the greedy expressions in the eyes of the sect elders, she immediately recalled what Ye Tian had said before. It had proven all too true.

"Behave yourselves. Do not set your sights on him."

Yun Yun warned the elders, then headed straight to Gu He's residence to have everyone appraise the Spirit Gathering Pill.

"Elder Gu He, take a look at this pill's quality. This is a Spirit Gathering Pill, a Third-grade Pill..."

After finding Pill King Gu He, Yun Yun took out the Spirit Gathering Pill and explained its effects, asking him to determine whether they were genuine.

"Where did Sect Master obtain this pill? Its quality is extremely high!"

The instant the Jade Box opened, Gu He was immediately drawn to the divine charm radiating from the Spirit Gathering Pill.

"Don't ask so many questions yet. Take a look and see whether you can figure out this pill's formula."

Seeing Gu He's astonished expression, Yun Yun knew the Spirit Gathering Pill was extremely valuable.

"I can't. If I'm not mistaken, pills of this caliber are not refined by ordinary Alchemists. Only an Alchemist who possesses Heavenly Flames could do it."

Gu He helplessly shook his head. Pills of such quality were the best he had ever seen.

"So it really is true."

After receiving Pill King Gu He's confirmation, Yun Yun was delighted and grew even more curious about Ye Tian.

Yun Yun then put away the pill, went to the Back Mountain, and found Na Lan Yan Ran cultivating, intending to let the Little Girl test the Spirit Gathering Pill's effects.

"Teacher, what has made you so happy?"

Seeing her Teacher come looking for her with such a radiant expression, Na Lan Yan Ran immediately rose to greet her.

"It's nothing!"

"Yan Ran, this is a Spirit Gathering Pill your Teacher obtained... Try it."

Yun Yun gave a brief explanation, then took out the Spirit Gathering Pill and handed it to Na Lan Yan Ran.

"It's that miraculous?"

Na Lan Yan Ran had never heard of such a miraculous pill as the Spirit Gathering Pill. She promptly swallowed it in one gulp.

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

In an instant, the pill melted upon entering her mouth, forming an Energy Vortex around Na Lan Yan Ran and drawing in Heaven and Earth Energy from all directions.

A quarter of an hour later, Na Lan Yan Ran directly broke through a minor realm. Her Dou Qi then continued to rise until the Energy Vortex vanished.

"Teacher, I almost broke through two minor realms. This Spirit Gathering Pill is far too miraculous."

Na Lan Yan Ran sensed her own strength and jumped up excitedly.

"This effect is simply incredible."

Yun Yun immediately checked Na Lan Yan Ran's condition and found no side effects whatsoever. Her Dou Qi was incomparably condensed.

"Yan Ran, your Teacher met a mysterious genius in Wutan City these past few days."

Yun Yun remembered that Na Lan Yan Ran had already broken off her engagement with Xiao Yan. Perhaps she could choose another peerless genius.

But Na Lan Yan Ran likely had no chance. With a Prodigy like Ye Tian, the Little Girl simply could not handle him.

"Teacher, is it Ye Tian, the one everyone has been talking about lately?" Na Lan Yan Ran asked curiously.

"That's right! It's him!"

"He is only sixteen years old, yet his strength has already reached that of a Five-star Dou Master."

Yun Yun nodded, while also regretting that she had failed to take that genius as her disciple.

"A sixteen-year-old Five-star Dou Master? Teacher, you're not joking, are you?"

Na Lan Yan Ran had thought that no matter how talented Ye Tian was, he would at most be just a little stronger than herself. She had not expected him to be such a monster.

"Do I look like I'm joking? Some time ago, he brought two women through Wutan City on a killing spree, wiping out more than a hundred assassins. In the end, he even killed ten High-tier Dou Masters and three Da Dou Shi with a single move."

"A peerless Prodigy like him is destined to become a powerhouse renowned throughout the world."

Yun Yun told Na Lan Yan Ran about Ye Tian's great deeds, letting the Little Girl understand what a true gap in ability looked like.

As the saying went, comparisons killed people, and goods were discarded when compared with better goods. After witnessing Ye Tian's monstrous talent, Yun Yun could not help comparing Na Lan Yan Ran with that Little Fellow, only to find that her own disciple was utter trash.

"Teacher, I'm already a Nine-star Dou Practitioner. I'm impressive too, alright?"

Seeing her Teacher lavishly praise the boy named Ye Tian, Na Lan Yan Ran immediately felt abandoned. Her heart turned sour, and she even felt as though she had been cast aside.

"You're only a Nine-star Dou Practitioner. What is there to be proud of?"

"Even Xiao Yan, the one whose engagement you broke off before, is already a Four-star Dou Practitioner. He's almost caught up to you."

Yun Yun now regretted agreeing to let the Little Girl act so recklessly back then.

"A Four-star Dou Practitioner? How did he grow so quickly? Wasn't he a good-for-nothing?"

Hearing of Xiao Yan's current strength, Na Lan Yan Ran's jaw dropped.

"If he's trash, then what are you?"

Yun Yun shot Na Lan Yan Ran a glare. This Little Girl still called Xiao Yan trash even now. She was beyond saving.

"So what? I'm already a Nine-star Dou Practitioner, five minor levels above him. If he can grow stronger, so can I."

"There's still a long time before the Three-Year Agreement. I refuse to believe he can catch up to me."

Na Lan Yan Ran then proudly declared that she would definitely defeat Xiao Yan in the battle of the Three-Year Agreement.

"Then work hard."

Yun Yun shook her head helplessly, then left the Back Mountain and returned to her residence to rest.

Two days later, Yun Yun overheard her maid casually mention that the Great Elder had led several elders down the mountain.

"Why didn't you tell me something this important sooner?"

The moment Yun Yun heard this, she immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Whoosh...

Yun Yun immediately flew out through the sect gates and hurried toward Wutan City, hoping she was not too late. Otherwise, those elders would lose their lives.