A Glorious Return Shocks the Clan, Immortal Herbs Refined into Pills

Half a month later, the outline of Dragon City, where the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was located, was already in sight.

After traveling continuously, even with their Cultivation Level, Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan could not completely hide their travel-worn appearance. On this day, as they passed through a secluded mountain forest and stream, Yu Yuanchen slowed down.

"Zhilan, let's rest here for a while, wash up, and then go back to the family." He looked at the woman beside him, a hint of tenderness in his eyes. Although Ye Zhilan didn't say it explicitly, women are naturally clean, and after days of travel, although she could endure it, a trace of weariness inevitably appeared between her brows.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhilan's eyes flashed with joy, and she nodded gently. "Okay."

The stream was crystal clear and flowed gently. Yu Yuanchen stood with his hands behind his back on a huge rock, his Divine Sense spreading out like invisible ripples, carefully exploring the area within several miles. After confirming that there was no powerful Soul Beast or Soul Master aura, he nodded slightly to Ye Zhilan.

Ye Zhilan walked to the stream, squatted down, scooped up a handful of cool water and splashed it on her face, washing away the dust and feeling refreshed. She took out a plain white handkerchief she always carried, soaked it, and gently wiped her neck and wrists.

Yu Yuanchen walked behind her and naturally took the handkerchief from her hand. His fingertips inadvertently touched her slightly cool wrist, and both of them paused. Ye Zhilan's ears turned slightly red, but she did not pull her hand away.

Yu Yuanchen smiled slightly as he gently wiped away the fine beads of sweat that had formed on the back of her neck from her journey. His fingertips, warm and slightly rough from cultivating the Thunder Power, brushed against her delicate skin, sending a shiver of slight tickling through her.

"Brother Yuanchen..." Ye Zhilan's voice was barely audible, and a faint pink blush rose on her neck.

"Don't move, it'll be done soon." Yu Yuanchen's voice was deep and steady, carrying a reassuring power. After carefully wiping her clean, he washed the handkerchief and handed it back to Ye Zhilan. Seeing her adorable expression, he naturally kissed her forehead.

The whole process was natural and smooth, as if it had been rehearsed countless times. Only the intimate and tacit understanding flowing between the two silently expressed their feelings.

Ye Zhilan shyly accepted the handkerchief, her fingertips curling up, and whispered, "Thank you, Brother Yuanchen."

Looking at her slightly flushed profile, Yu Yuanchen felt a surge of tenderness in his heart. He reached out and gently brushed away a strand of hair dampened by the stream from her temple. "Let's go. I wonder how Grandfather and Father have been lately."

Half an hour later, two Daoliu landed directly in the Core Zone Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. The guards, upon seeing who it was, were initially wary, but then their wariness turned into immense excitement and respect.

"Young Sect Master! Young Lady! It's the Young Sect Master and Young Lady who have returned!"

The exclamations spread like ripples across the sect, like pebbles thrown into a calm lake. Soon, key figures such as Yu Boxuan, Yu Qingtian, Yu Boyu, and Yu Mingfeng, along with many clansmen, who had received the news, poured out from all directions and gathered in the square in front of the main hall.

When Yu Yuanchen and Ye Zhilan walked into the square side by side, all eyes were on them.

In just one year, the auras of the two had undergone earth-shattering changes. Yu Yuanchen was still dressed in a purple robe, with an upright posture, but standing there, he gave people a sense of unfathomable depth, as if he had merged with the surrounding space. His Soul Power fluctuations were extremely restrained. Yu Boxuan, a Peak Douluo, felt a vague pressure and could not see through his grandson's strength at all.

What shocked everyone even more was Ye Zhilan! When she left a year ago, although she was Soul Emperor with a clear aura, now her Soul Power was perfectly balanced and abundant, and the pressure she exuded was clearly at the Soul Sage level! Moreover, she was definitely not just a newly entered Soul Sage!

"Soul Sage?! Ye girl, you... you've broken through to Soul Sage?" Yu Boyu couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief.

To leap from Soul Emperor to Soul Sage in just one year is simply unheard of! Even with Innate Full Soul Power and sufficient resources, it would be impossible to achieve such rapid progress! However, he also knew that Yu Yuanchen was calm and composed, and Ye Zhilan was also intelligent and virtuous, and would never do anything opportunistic or self-destructive.

Yu Boxuan tacitly refrained from immediately inquiring about the details, suppressing his shock and curiosity for the time being, his heart filled with overwhelming joy.

Yu Qingtian, Yu Mingfeng, and the others also had their pupils contract, their hearts filled with shock. They subconsciously looked at Yu Yuanchen, only to see that his expression was calm and his eyes were deep, as if Ye Zhilan's breakthrough was nothing out of the ordinary.

Yu Boxuan took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart. His sharp gaze swept over Yu Yuanchen, and he said in a deep voice, "It's good that you're back. Yuanchen, Zhilan, come with us into the hall for a discussion. Everyone else, stay put and do your duty."

When the Sect Master spoke, everyone, though filled with curiosity and shock, could only suppress their emotions and disperse, but the astonishment and excitement in their eyes lingered for Jiujiu.

Inside the main hall, only Yu Boxuan, Yu Qingtian, Yu Boyu, and Yu Mingfeng, Yu Yuanchen's closest elders, remained.

Yu Boxuan set up a soundproof barrier before looking intently at Yu Yuanchen: "Chen'er, what exactly happened? Zhilan's Cultivation Level..."

Yu Yuanchen smiled slightly and said calmly, "Grandfather, Father, Second Uncle, Uncle Mingfeng, there's no need to worry. Zhilan and I did indeed encounter a great opportunity during our trip. Zhilan's Cultivation Level improvement was achieved through righteous means, her foundation is solid, and there are absolutely no hidden dangers."

He knew the concern of his Patriarch, especially for Ye Zhilan, whom they treated as their own daughter, and they would never allow her to go down the evil path in order to improve her Cultivation Level.

Hearing Yu Yuanchen's firm reply and seeing his composed demeanor, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Yu Qingtian patted his son's shoulder and laughed, "Good! Good! I knew it, you're a lucky boy! Zhilan's good fortune is truly her own."

Ye Zhilan also gave a graceful bow. "Thank you for your concern, elders Zhilan am doing well."

Yu Boxuan stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes full of satisfaction. "That's good. It seems your gains this time far exceeded our expectations." He paused and asked, "In the rush earlier, I didn't have time to ask why you sent your clansmen to invite Brother Ye Kuan here?"

Yu Yuanchen said, "It is indeed related to this opportunity. Since Grandpa Ye and the others are in Dragon City now, I invited them to come along. We have important matters to discuss."

Since the Yu Family and the Ye Family began a deep collaboration on the Way of Blood Essence, Ye Kuan temporarily moved to Dragon City with some of his core clansmen to facilitate communication, and the relationship between the two families has become increasingly close.

Soon after, Grandpa Ye Kuan, along with Ye Zhilan's parents, Ye Wenyuan and Lin Wanqing, rushed to the scene. Upon seeing Ye Zhilan return safely and in a much better condition, Grandpa Ye Kuan was so moved that tears streamed down his face, while Ye Wenyuan and his wife were both surprised and delighted.

Recently, a new owner of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit has appeared among the children in the family who Martial Soul Awakening, which has terrified them, as they thought Ye Zhilan had died unexpectedly during her training.

Fortunately, a few days later Ye Zhilan sent a letter home saying that she had obtained a fortuitous opportunity, which put their minds at ease. However, they were still a little worried because they hadn't seen her in person. Now that they saw her standing alive in front of them, they were finally completely relieved.

Once everyone had calmed down, Yu Yuanchen looked around the hall and saw that they were all his most trusted relatives, so he stopped hiding anything. With a wave of his sleeve, several jade boxes and gold artifacts emitting a faint glow appeared on the table. The lids of the boxes were slightly opened, and immediately, a refreshing fragrance filled the entire hall. The rich spiritual energy and Life Aura of Heaven and Earth Origin Qi and earth invigorated everyone.

"This is..." Everyone's attention was drawn to it, and as they felt the immense energy contained in the medicinal fragrance, their expressions changed.

Yu Yuanchen said solemnly, "To be honest, Zhilan and I have found a treasure trove of heaven and earth called the ' Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well '. The environment here is special, with a concentration of Origin Qi that is more than ten times that of the outside world. Rare flowers and herbs grow extremely fast, and it has also nurtured many Immortal Herb that have long been extinct in the outside world."

He pointed to the jade boxes and gold artifacts. "These are some of the immortal Immortal Herb we brought back from that treasure trove. Each one is a rare and precious treasure, with miraculous effects such as Transformative Change, enhancing one's talent, and improving Cultivation Level."

He paused, then continued, "It was in that blessed land that I found the Ninth Soul Ring that was most suitable for me, and successfully advanced to the Titled Douluo level. As for Zhilan, due to the special environment and the benefits to her Plant-type Martial Soul, her Cultivation Level also greatly improved. More importantly, we were both fortunate enough to each obtain an opportunity to consume immortal Immortal Herb that were extremely compatible with us."

After saying that, he looked at Ye Zhilan. Ye Zhilan understood, took a step forward, and with a thought, the Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia Martial Soul quietly appeared. It was no longer the original Nine Heart Begonia form, but was more magnificent and holy, with seven-colored halos flowing around the edges of the petals, and the central stamen like a crystal immortal heart, exuding a vast Life Aura and a faint pressure that surpassed that of Top-tier Martial Soul.

"This is... Zhilan, your Martial Soul?!" Ye Kuan suddenly stood up, his voice trembling. As the owner of the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit, he could best sense the leap in the essence of this Martial Soul. "It evolved? It really evolved?!"

Ye Zhilan nodded and said softly, "Grandpa, Brother Yuanchen is right. I consumed two complementary immortal Immortal Herb, and my Martial Soul evolved from the Nine Heart Begonia to the ' Sacred Heart Immortal Begonia.' Moreover..." She looked at Ye Kuan, her eyes filled with excitement and hope, "I have a feeling that the shackles of fate that our Ye Family's Nine Heart Begonia can only have two owners in a lifetime seem to have been broken!"

"What?!" Upon hearing this, not only Ye Kuan, Ye Wenyuan, and Lin Wanqing, but also everyone in the Yu Family was shocked. The destiny of the Nine Heart Begonia was a nightmare that had plagued the Ye Family for thousands of years. If it could be broken, what a significant meaning it would be!

Ye Kuan trembled with excitement. Forcing himself to remain calm, he said, "Speaking of this, in the past six months, seven children of the appropriate age in the collateral branches of the family have awakened the family's Martial Soul. However, they all possess a uniform Martial Soul Mutation, which can be called ' Seven Heart Begonia.' Their healing abilities are top-tier among high-level Martial Soul, but still significantly weaker than the Nine Heart Begonia. The only disciple who awakened the Nine Heart Begonia possesses Innate Soul Power of Level 8.5. We speculate that perhaps only disciples with sufficiently high talent can awaken the complete Nine Heart Begonia."

Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to be deep in thought. Yu Yuanchen then explained, "Zhilan's Martial Soul Evolution involved many fortuitous factors. Although the immortal Immortal Herb is incredibly effective, it is not omnipotent. Below the Top-tier Martial Soul level, consuming a compatible Immortal Herb might allow one to evolve into Top-tier Martial Soul."

Yu Yuanchen paused for a moment, then continued, "But for a top-tier Martial Soul like the Nine Heart Begonia, the conditions for evolution are extremely demanding. The user must be young, their Blood Essence must not be fully formed, their cultivation Cultivation Level not have reached its peak, their talent must be exceptional, and they must find Immortal Herb whose attributes perfectly match or even complement each other. Only when multiple factors are combined is there even a sliver of possibility."

His gaze swept over the Immortal Herb on the table, then turned to the eager and expectant eyes of the crowd, especially the older members of the group. His tone became serious. "Moreover, some of these Immortal Herb are extremely potent. If older individuals or those whose energy and Blood Essence are beginning to decline take them, not only will the effects be greatly reduced, but they may even be unable to tolerate the benefits. Elders, please do not take them blindly."

Upon hearing this, the fervor in Yu Boxuan's and Ye Kuan's eyes gradually gave way to rationality, replaced by a hint of regret and reluctance. Yu Boxuan sighed, "In that case, it's truly a waste for us old folks to consume these Immortal Herb. Let's leave them for the young geniuses in our sects and families; their futures are much brighter."

Ye Kuan nodded in agreement. "Brother Yu is right. We are already old and frail, why should we compete with the children for opportunities?"

Seeing the expressions on the faces of his elders—reluctant yet willing to consider the younger generation— Yu Yuanchen was moved and smiled, saying, "Grandfather, Grandpa Ye, there's no need for that. I have a suggestion. Grandpa Ye, your Medical Skill skills are divine; why don't you use these Immortal Herb as the main ingredient, supplemented with other precious ingredients, to refine them into pills? Although the medicinal effects will be dispersed and weakened considerably, each batch can produce several pills, benefiting more people. The Immortal Herb I brought back should be enough to refine quite a few."

Ye Kuan, and he clapped his hands in praise, "Brilliant! Refining pills transforms hardness into softness, making them easier to absorb, and it can even adjust the auxiliary ingredients according to the patient's constitution! Yuanchen's plan is excellent!"

Yu Boxuan and the others nodded in agreement. This compromise solution avoided waste and benefited more people, making it undoubtedly the best choice at present.

With the plan finalized, Old Master Ye Kuan immediately declared his intention to go into seclusion to refine pills. He brought with him the Immortal Herb and the auxiliary medicinal materials treasured by the Ye Family, and entered the absolutely quiet room provided by the Yu Family, beginning the most important pill refining session of his life.

This training lasted for a full month.

A month later, on the day the elixir was completed, a faint glow gathered in the sky above the quiet room, and the fragrance of the elixir enveloped half of Dragon City, attracting the attention of countless people.

When Ye Kuan walked out of the quiet room carrying more than a dozen Jade Bottle, although his face was haggard, his eyes were unusually bright and he was in high spirits.

According to the pre-agreed plan, Yu Boxuan, Yu Qingtian, Yu Boyu, Yu Mingfeng, Ye Kuan, Ye Wenyuan, and Lin Wanqing each received a pill.

After taking the pills, everyone went into seclusion to digest their medicinal effects.

Several days later, the results were released one after another, causing a series of shocks:

Although Yu Boxuan's Soul Power remained at level 97, he successfully condensed Soul Core in his dantian with the help of the powerful medicinal effects! Although the Soul Core was condensed using a simplified version of the Unique Soul Core Method, it still caused his combat power to surge by 30%, his Soul Power endurance to more than double, and his strength to increase dramatically!

Yu Boyu broke through to Level 92.

Yu Qingtian reached the peak of level 95, just one step away from level 96.

Yu Mingfeng broke through to the next level, reaching level 85 in Soul Power.

Ye Wenyuan's Soul Power increased to level 73, and Lin Wanqing's increased to level 64.

The most surprising thing is Ye Kuan! After accumulating strength and using the power of elixirs, he actually broke through the level 90 bottleneck in one fell swoop! He only needs to acquire one Soul Ring to become the only Healing Titled Douluo in the current continent!

The news spread, and the Yu and Ye families rejoiced! This meant that the high-level combat power of both families had been greatly enhanced! And all of this was due to the two young people who returned from afar and the earth-shattering opportunity they brought back.