From an Earthling's perspective, Chen Yu had no fondness for the many Desolate Ancient Families on the Big Dipper.
Whether it was the Jiang Family or the Ji Family, they were all the same in his eyes, with little difference.
But from the standpoint of maximizing his gains, going to the Jiang Family was clearly not as good as going to the Ji Family.
After all, the Ji Family bloodline within him was sufficiently strong. As long as he went to the Ji Family and made a trip to the Void Mirror, he would most likely gain its recognition.
Then he could have an Emperor Weapon, an Emperor Scripture, and the like.
The Jiang Family, on the other hand, fell far short.
After the revival of the Origin Blood of All Things, the Jiang Family bloodline within him was fairly strong, but its degree of kinship was probably more than ten generations removed.
A bloodline of this degree should still rank fairly high in the present Jiang Family, but directly stirring the Hengyu Furnace would be rather difficult.
All things considered, he would rather go to the Ji Family than the Jiang Family.
Still, if I play my cards right, it doesn't seem impossible...
A thought stirred in Chen Yu's mind.
No matter what, it was an indisputable fact that he had the Jiang Family bloodline within him.
As long as the conditions were right, he might well find a way to obtain the Jiang Family's Hengyu Scripture.
After all, in terms of bloodline, he truly did count as a member of the Jiang Family.
Since he was a member of the Jiang Family, learning their Hengyu Scripture would be perfectly reasonable, wouldn't it?
Of course, even if he wanted to get the Hengyu Scripture, that was a matter for later.
As for now...
"Please head back."
His manner was genial, and he looked very gentle, like an easygoing fellow, as he politely asked Jiang Yifei and the others to leave.
But recalling the terrifying presence he had displayed earlier, no one dared underestimate him.
"Senior, since you're also a member of our Jiang Family, why not return with us?"
Jiang Yifei was still making one final effort, trying to persuade Chen Yu to return to the Jiang Family with them.
During the upheaval in the Jiang Family back then, a large group of its members had left.
Old Uncle Jiang's father, Jiang Zhe, as well as Jiang Yi, who was now one of the Northern Region's Thirteen Great Bandits, had all left during that period.
In Jiang Yifei's view, Chen Yu might also have been among those who had left back then, which was why he had specifically sought out Jiang Tingting and taken her as his disciple.
"Even if you don't consider yourself, senior, you should consider the child."
Looking at Little Tingting, Jiang Yifei transmitted his voice through his divine sense. "This child is still so young, and she has such talent. Returning to the Jiang Family would be best for her. I believe you understand that as well, senior."
"The Jiang Family can give her everything she wants and make her the brightest pearl among the entire Big Dipper's younger generation."
"Give her everything she wants?"
Chen Yu smiled. "Can you give her an Earth Origin Fruit?"
"What do you mean, senior?"
Beside him, Jiang Caixuan and Jiang Yichen frowned, thinking Chen Yu was trying to open his lion's maw and demand an outrageous price.
The Earth Origin Fruit was a rare treasure formed when a Human Origin Fruit absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and advanced. It was an unparalleled divine treasure, worthy of standing alongside an ancient divine medicine.
Now that the environment of heaven and earth had declined, such divine treasures had long since vanished without a trace. Only the legendary Source Heavenly Masters had the faintest chance of finding one.
Let alone the fact that the Jiang Family had none now, even if they did, they could not possibly give it to Chen Yu.
After all, the Jiang Family also had a large group of powerful experts nearing the end of their lifespans, waiting to prolong their lives.
Even if they had a rare treasure like an Earth Origin Fruit, those experts would have consumed it long ago.
"Take a look at her physique."
Chen Yu said no more, merely gesturing for Jiang Yifei to examine her himself.
Jiang Yifei lowered his head, divine light blooming in his eyes as he looked toward Little Tingting's Bitter Sea and carefully sensed its presence.
A wisp of extremely pure Taiyin Qi emerged. As his divine power probed, the Wheel of Life within her Bitter Sea also revealed itself, displaying that unique sight.
"This is..."
In an instant, Jiang Yifei's expression changed drastically. "The Taiyin Physique?"
At that moment, he finally understood what Chen Yu had meant.
The Taiyin Physique was a physique close to that of an immortal. Those who possessed it would cultivate extremely quickly if they embarked on cultivation. It was one of the physiques best suited to cultivation, and in some respects, it was even more powerful than the legendary Divine Body.
But this physique had one fatal flaw: its possessors could not live past twenty. They often died young, falling before they could grow to their peak.
The only way to extend their lives was to find a rare treasure of heaven and earth such as an Earth Origin Fruit, or a divine medicine.
But given the Jiang Family's current circumstances, how could they possibly have such a thing?
Even if they truly did, Little Tingting before them would not get a turn to enjoy it.
That was precisely how things had gone in the original course of events.
Back then, although the Jiang Family had taken Little Tingting back and shown her a certain degree of attention, they had not produced any divine medicine to treat her. In the end, Ye Fan had brought divine fruits out of the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, finally resolving the problem with Little Tingting.
Ultimately, heaven and earth had already declined. Even a Desolate Ancient Family like the Jiang Family, with an Emperor Weapon in its inheritance, had little worth bringing out apart from the Hengyu Scripture if it did not draw upon its hidden reserves.
If one wanted divine medicine, they had none; if one wanted divine materials, they had none. Apart from the Hengyu Furnace, there was little benefit to be had.
"This..."
After confirming Little Tingting's physique, Jiang Yifei and the other two exchanged glances, unsure what to say.
Once they learned that Little Tingting had the Taiyin Physique, they knew there was probably little hope of completing their mission this time.
In its current circumstances, the Jiang Family could not possibly provide divine medicine for Little Tingting, and the other party already knew this.
Since that was the case, for someone with the Taiyin Physique who was destined to die young before reaching twenty, what meaning was there in returning to the Jiang Family?
"Sorry for disturbing you."
Jiang Yifei pondered for a moment before finally recognizing the difficulty and retreating. "If you change your mind, senior, please come find us at any time."
"The Jiang Family's doors will always be open to you and Tingting, senior."
"You're quite impressive."
Chen Yu smiled, looking at Jiang Yifei before him. "Among this generation of the Jiang Family, you should be the most outstanding. If the opportunity arises later, I may come looking for you."
As his words fell, Jiang Yifei's heart sank, and he immediately found himself receiving somewhat unusual looks from Jiang Caixuan and Jiang Yichen beside him.
Receiving such praise from a senior Mighty Figure was quite an extraordinary thing. If word spread, it would be enough for many people to recount it as a fine tale.
Although Jiang Yifei stood out among the Jiang Family's younger generation, he had always been known for his steady, reserved nature. They had never imagined he could receive such praise from a Mighty Figure.
Could he truly be so outstanding, and had he merely been concealing his abilities before?
A strange gleam appeared in Jiang Caixuan's eyes as she looked at Jiang Yifei before her, all manner of thoughts flashing through her mind.
A short while later, they withdrew.
Only Chen Yu and his companions remained.
Ye Fan stood where he was, inwardly frowning.
As those Jiang Family members opposite him left, he felt that the youth named Jiang Yichen seemed to have given him a long, searching look.
Was I imagining it?
His heart fluttered with unease as this thought flashed through his mind.