Heavenly Soul Emperor's Amazement, Lake Bottom Fishing Takes the Continent by Storm!

Upon hearing Ye Linyuan's reply, Du Bùsǐ fell silent for a long moment.

Then he took a deep breath and sighed, "You little brat, you're truly a monster!"

"Your talent as a soul master is already terrifying enough, yet you can even master business without being taught—it's simply unbelievable!"

"Once this Buffet Model is launched, with the unique flavor of hotpot, it's bound to stir up quite a wave in Sky Dou City!"

He paused, then asked, "Since this is your invention, have you thought of a name for this restaurant?"

A hint of a smile curled at the corner of Ye Linyuan's lips, clearly having a plan ready: "Call it Lake Bottom Fishing!"

"Lake Bottom Fishing?"

Du Bùsǐ was taken aback, then immediately thought of the scene of using chopsticks to fish ingredients out of the rolling red broth while eating hotpot, and couldn't help but slap the table in admiration.

"Treating the soup pot as a lake, fishing for ingredients within... Brilliant! Brilliant!"

"Vivid and lively, easy to remember—an excellent name!"

Ye Linyuan added, "To open the first shop in Sky Dou City, we'll still need a sum of starting capital."

"When you return this time, Teacher, you might select some spirit herbs from the valley and sell them through an auction house or a reliable channel to exchange for the first batch of Gold Soul Coins."

"Given the quality of the spirit herbs in the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, even the lowest-grade ones here would be absolute treasures in the outside world—more than enough to gather the starting funds."

Du Bùsǐ readily agreed, "That's easy enough; I'll handle it myself."

He was in an excellent mood now. The economic troubles that had plagued the sect for years had found a solution through a few words from this little disciple of his.

On top of that, it would deepen cooperation with the Heavenly Soul Royal Family without letting them meddle too much in the sect's internal affairs—killing two birds with one stone!

Carefully stowing away all the spirit herbs and that Lake Bottom Fishing business plan, Du Bùsǐ cast an uneasy glance at the three massive hundred-thousand-year plant soul beasts in the valley.

"Linyuan, while I'm away for these few days, you'll be staying here alone..."

Ye Linyuan understood his concern. He cast a calm glance at Youyou, Ajiao, and Octagonal, and said flatly, "Teacher, rest assured. Though your disciple's cultivation is still shallow, I'm no pushover to be toyed with."

"If anyone dares to harbor ill intentions while you're gone, that's fine too."

"When you return, we'll just uproot every single flower and plant in this Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, leaving not a single one behind."

His tone was as casual as if he were discussing something trivial.

But the chill contained in those words made all three great plant soul beasts shudder in unison.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty hurriedly shook its massive bloom, its divine sense transmitting urgently: "We truly and sincerely wish to follow Linyuan, to break the shackles of soul beasts—we dare not harbor the slightest disloyalty!"

Infernal Delicate Apricot and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass also quickly swore oaths, their attitudes more submissive than ever: "That's right, that's right!"

"Rest assured! While you're away, we will definitely protect Linyuan—we won't let a single mishap befall him!"

Seeing this, Du Bùsǐ's heart relaxed slightly.

He carefully gave Ye Linyuan a few pointers on cultivation, then sternly warned the three soul beasts once more.

Only then did he transform into a streak of dark green light, shooting into the sky and vanishing beyond the horizon in an instant.

After seeing Du Bùsǐ off, Ye Linyuan stood alone in the valley, gazing at this blessed land he had snatched for himself, and let out a long breath.

According to the original story's progression, it would still be a long time before Huo Yuhao came here.

Until then, no one should be showing up.

That was why he dared to let Du Bùsǐ go back to handle matters while he stayed here alone to cultivate.

His gaze swept over the Ice Fire Twin Springs, feeling the steady beat of his own heart, and a fierce fighting spirit blazed in Ye Linyuan's eyes.

"Come on, let the pain come harder!"

On the other side.

Du Bùsǐ traveled like the wind, returning to the Body Sect deep within the Heaven Dou Empire's Royal Hunting Ground in just one day.

"The Sect Master is back!"

The news spread quickly, and many sect disciples gathered by the lakeside.

Du Bùsǐ's gaze swept over the faces below, spotting elite younger-generation disciples like Long Aotian, Wang Yanfeng, Chen Yu, and Chen Lü already present.

Even Princess Weina, who had just returned from the Imperial Palace, stood quietly among the crowd, her autumn-water eyes gazing at him with curiosity.

Du Bùsǐ wasted no words and got straight to the point: "During this trip, guided by Linyuan, I discovered an ancient blessed land left over from antiquity, and the harvest was bountiful."

"That blessed land was originally meant to belong solely to Linyuan, because without him, I would never have found it."

"But Linyuan, mindful of the sect's fellowship, specially selected a few Heavenly Treasures from the blessed land to reward the disciples who have trained diligently and shown exceptional talent."

At these words, the entire assembly erupted in uproar.

"What? More Heavenly Treasures?"

"And the Young Sect Master voluntarily contributed them?"

"How old is the Young Sect Master, and he's already helping the sect find treasures?"

Amid the crowd's astonished gazes, Du Bùsǐ waved his hand, and several spirit herbs radiating shimmering, spiritual light appeared out of thin air, suspended in midair.

"Aotian, to comprehend the secret art of unity between heaven and man, this Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid can lend you a hand." Du Bùsǐ raised a finger, and a snow-white magnolia flower flew before Long Aotian.

Long Aotian's body trembled, his eyes bursting with barely contained excitement as he said in a low voice, "Thank you, Teacher!"

"Also, please tell Junior Brother for me—this kindness, Aotian will never forget!"

Du Bùsǐ smiled faintly and nodded lightly.

"Wang Yanfeng, your temperament is steady and your foundation solid. This Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone has a gentle, mellow medicinal nature; it can consolidate your roots, nourish your origin, and refine your soul power—most suitable for you."

"Chen Lü, your martial soul is special and requires extremely strong blood and qi support. This Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng can greatly supplement blood and qi, strengthen your meridians—take it."

"I will hand the remaining spirit herbs to Vice Sect Master Jin Peng. If others show exceptional talent and rapid progress, they may also apply to him."

One by one, immortal spirit herbs that would have outside soul masters fighting tooth and nail were bestowed publicly by Du Bùsǐ.

Every disciple whose name was called was both startled and delighted, their faces flushed red with excitement, as they bowed from afar toward Ye Linyuan's brand-new little villa, which he had only moved into a few days ago.

They had already held a very favorable impression of Ye Linyuan, and now, having received his favor, that original warmth was tinged with added gratitude and reverence.

Standing among the crowd, Weina's beautiful eyes were now filled with overwhelming shock and disbelief.

Born into royalty, her vision far surpassed that of ordinary soul masters, so she could naturally see just how extraordinary those spirit herbs were.

These were true supreme treasures!

Rare wonders that couldn't be found even in the imperial treasury!

"Hasn't that Young Sect Master only just awakened his martial soul not long ago? Where did he learn of a blessed land with so many immortal herbs?"

A storm raged in Weina's heart, her curiosity about the Young Sect Master she had yet to meet growing ever stronger.

At the same time, a trace of admiration and reverence she herself hadn't even noticed began to quietly take root.