"It's been so long... so long..."
Jiang Qingzhu finally came to her senses and subconsciously lowered her head.
Actually, what she wanted to say was that the two of them had only been apart for a few months, which, even for low-level martial artists, was hardly a long time.
But he could feel the overwhelming aura emanating from the other party.
She found it hard to say it.
Jiang Qingzhu looked at her cramped toes and bit her lip lightly. "You've become so amazing."
Land Immortal... Even the Jiang Family, one of the four great families in the far north, only had Martial Infant Realm cultivation level as its Family Head.
The difference between the two is like heaven and earth.
"I have some Treasure Medicine here that I don't need. Please accept them." Ye Li nodded slightly, not dwelling on his own cultivation level, and directly took out dozens of uniquely shaped medicinal herbs from his golden token.
Compared to the high-level Treasure Medicine that are accompanied by extraordinary phenomena, these fourth-level Treasure Medicine are truly insignificant, only appearing quite extraordinary.
Even so, the fact that they can grow on the outermost edge of the Hegemony Realm Secret Realm is enough to prove their value.
"These are all... top-grade fourth-tier Treasure Medicine?!"
Jiang Qingzhu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Her gaze was involuntarily drawn to the medicinal herbs, and her pupils trembled slightly. The well-informed eldest daughter of the Jiang Family was now as flustered as a child who was just beginning to understand the world.
Dozens of Treasure Medicine transformed into torrents of various colors, swirling around her body, each containing extremely powerful medicinal energy.
Even within the Jiang Family, which boasts a history spanning hundreds of years.
These fourth-tier Treasure Medicine are absolutely only available to elders of the family who have made significant contributions.
And the quantity is extremely limited.
The other party casually produced dozens of plants, and their nonchalant attitude made it seem as if they didn't consider a fourth-tier Treasure Medicine a valuable item at all...
I cannot accept it.
Jiang Qingzhu quickly shook her head. What she had given away were only two low-level cultivation techniques. Even if they were S-Grade- rank, their value was definitely not comparable to dozens of fourth-rank Treasure Medicine.
Moreover, given the other party's terrifyingly exceptional talent, if even the slightest hint of it were to spread, a large number of forces would rush to offer him Cultivation Method.
Given the geographical location of the Northern Extreme Jiang Family, they truly wouldn't even get a turn in line.
"Take what's given to you."
Ye Li frowned slightly, then opened the other party's Storage Treasure Tool and stuffed everything inside.
It's strange, why do these people all like to make excuses about not giving red envelopes these days?
Back when my cultivation level was low, I would accept anything offered by anyone, and if they refused, I would simply snatch it from them.
There aren't so many twists and turns.
Moreover, for Ye Li now, calling a fourth-grade top-quality Treasure Medicine "trash" would be an understatement.
As for why they didn't send Treasure Medicine below the fourth rank...
There's no way around it; in a top-tier Secret Realm of the Hegemony Realm, having a fourth-tier Treasure Medicine is already a miracle.
"... Thanks."
Jiang Qingzhu clutched her Storage Treasure Tool, her face flushed, and looked down, somewhat at a loss.
Given the other party's level of being a Land Immortal, they were already on a completely different level from her.
His reputation was known throughout the land. Let alone a Jade Veins Realm, even the entire power of the far north wouldn't dare offend the Boy in Black before them in the slightest...
Why be so reserved?
Ye Li chuckled softly. The other party had provided him with much help when his cultivation level was low, and their relationship had long since reached the level of friendship. He had also given his consent to this matter.
They're just some fourth-tier Treasure Medicine.
Jiang Qingzhu simply wanted to try some Seventh Tier Treasure Medicine to see how it tasted, and the young man thought there was no problem with it.
"Forget it, there's no point in saying anything to you."
He took in Jiang Qingzhu's slightly awkward expression.
Ye Li sighed silently.
He then withdrew his gaze, sat down in front of the cliff, and patted the seat beside him. "Come, sit down."
Jiang Qingzhu licked her dry lips and obediently sat down.
Has anything changed in your family recently?
Ye Li asked in a relaxed tone, as if discussing everyday matters.
Aristocratic families and sects with only Martial Infant Realm experts in charge are of little value to him anymore, but helping them out is still no problem.
"... If I had to say, there is one thing."
"Please speak freely."
Upon hearing this, and recalling the recent changes in my family, I realized...
Jiang Qingzhu pursed her lips, seemingly lacking a friend to confide in. She slowly began, "The four families in the far north have been arguing fiercely recently over the division of the Cold Iron Ore..."
What she said sounded quite simple.
The most powerful forces in the far north of Huaxia are four large families with hundreds of years of Inheritance, each with a Martial Infant Realm expert in charge, and their strengths are quite similar.
The most precious Cold Iron Ore vein in the area stretches for thousands of miles and has been divided and developed equally by four companies for many years.
However, in recent months, this balance has been disrupted. The Wu family, one of the four families, has produced its second Martial Infant Realm and wants to monopolize 50% of the Ore Vein, leaving the remaining 50% to be redistributed among the other three families.
This move angered the Family Head, but apart from the Jiang Family, which was declining, the other two families chose to give in under the coercion and enticement of the Wu family.
Both Family Head expressed their willingness to take only 20% of the Ore Vein.
The implication was that they were only willing to leave the remaining 10% to the Jiang Family.
The Jiang Family's situation suddenly became extremely unfavorable.
My grandfather has been extremely stressed out about this matter lately.
Jiang Qingzhu's eyes dimmed, and she sighed, "But we'll all be colleagues assisting the Bureau of the Qingyi Bureau in the future, so it's not good for us to get to the point of life and death."
She already knew that Ye Li was the Arbiter of the Qingyi Bureau, which implied that the Qingyi Bureau could not interfere in this matter, and that the other party should not worry.
But she clearly didn't know the exact weight of the Arbiter.
It's unclear how much risk the Wu family inexplicably incurred from these seemingly casual conversations.
"I see."
Ye Li nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "Then how about this, have your grandfather contact the Family Head."
"What did you say?" Jiang Qingzhu asked instinctively.
"A single sentence, very easy to remember."
Ye Li glanced at her, stood up, and said calmly, "Either the four families continue to divide it equally, or I'll go over and help them divide it."
"Just say my name, and then you don't need to worry about it."
"The crisis will resolve itself."
The moment the words left her lips, Jiang Qingzhu caught a glimpse of the Boy in Black quietly rising to his feet.
Boom--
In an instant, the blazing sun seemed to move closer from afar, and the surrounding scenery subtly distorted, like ripples spreading across a turbulent river.
She faintly heard the sound of a sleeve being brushed aside, quiet and steady, yet it suddenly shook the world.
The suddenly approaching, dazzling, blazing sun receded and became distant again. The entire Training Ground erupted in cheers, and the surrounding environment returned to the enthusiastic atmosphere of the spectator stands.
Seeing this situation.
Jiang Qingzhu stood frozen in place, then slowly turned her head and looked around incredulously.
All around me were the excited chatter of the new girls.
"Did you see that! Did you see that!"
"I see it! It really is that legendary Land Immortal!"
"General Ye! General Ye! I really want to be his disciple!"
"..." Jiang Qingzhu's heart pounded wildly.
She looked back at the two students locked in fierce combat, then turned to the blue-robed headmaster on the High Platform, who seemed lost in thought. No one noticed her sudden departure and subsequent reappearance.
This is, this is...
Jiang Qingzhu's breathing gradually quickened as she finally personally experienced a trace of the demigod's power.
A nameless, immense panic and trembling gradually welled up within me.
Is this... just some of the tricks of Land Immortal?