A Guest at the Great Chu Imperial Palace: Kneel!

"Clan leaders, elders of the Azure Dragon Clan, what do you think? Should we announce this matter to the Demon Race?"

Xuanxiao walked over to the two, who were still beside themselves with excitement, and asked the question.

"Clan Leader Xuanxiao, my Qilin Clan and the Demon Race under its influence will follow your orders!"

"My Vermilion Bird Clan and the Demon Race under its influence will give you our full support as well!"

Bi Lin, clan leader of the Qilin Clan, and Huang Beiyue, clan leader of the Vermilion Bird Clan, came to their senses and spoke excitedly.

The two of them had struck it rich with this immense fortune. A little dispute was not worth mentioning!

From now on, they would follow wherever their lord led!

"Clan Leader Xuanxiao, our clan leader has already been taken away by our lord. You need only give us your orders!"

The elders bowed, ready to follow Xuanxiao's commands.

Seeing this, Xuanxiao gave his orders in a loud voice: "In a moment, first go and bring the other Demon Beasts under the White Tiger Clan's influence into the fold. Tell them the White Tiger Clan has been destroyed! Three days from now, announce to the Demon Race that all internal strife must cease and all grudges must be put aside! Anyone who stirs up more internal strife will be killed without exception!"

"If any more fighting or infighting breaks out within the Demon Race then, I'll have to ask you all to deal with it."

Xuanxiao bowed to everyone in thanks.

"Yes! We obey!"

Everyone answered in unison. At that moment, the Demon Race of the Southern Frontier was on its way to unity and glory!

Half a month later, outside Chu Imperial City.

The scenery along the way between the Central Continent and the Southern Frontier was worth taking the time to admire, so Ye Zichen had made a small detour.

At the city gate, Ye Zichen tapped a finger, completely concealing Long Han's Yao Qi. No one in the world could see through Long Han's demon form now.

"From now on, follow me."

"Yes, Master!"

"My surname is Ye. From this day on, address me as Young Master Ye."

"Yes, Young Master Ye!"

After giving those instructions, Ye Zichen entered the city with Long Han.

Not long after entering the city, Ye Zichen noticed something.

"That kid Yunxiao is certainly having fun."

Ye Zichen closed his folding fan and could not help pressing a hand to his forehead. Then he said, "Come with me to the imperial palace."

Inside the Great Chu imperial palace,

Chu Yunxi was playing in the courtyard with Liao Yunxiao and a group of servants.

"Sister Yunxi, I can't run anymore. Let's take a break."

Tired from running, Liao Yunxiao sat down on a stone stool to rest, and the servants began waiting on him again.

"Didn't you say your master sends you out to gather herbs and do all sorts of dirty, tiring work every day? How come you're tired after running around for such a short while?"

Chu Yunxi said with a smile.

The day after Ye Zichen left, people from the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty had found the apothecary he had opened, only to discover that Ye Zichen was absent and there was just a child there.

Chu Yunxi had asked, "Excuse me, is the owner of this apothecary here?"

Liao Yunxiao answered, "No, Sister. Master went out, and I don't know when he'll be back."

"I see. Little brother, I'm a princess of the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty. Look, this is my imperial palace token. I'd like to invite you to come play at the palace. Would you like to?"

Chu Yunxi coaxed Liao Yunxiao.

"Huh? The imperial palace? I want to go! But Master isn't here, and I don't dare run off. If he comes back and sees I'm gone, he'll spank me!"

Liao Yunxiao said worriedly.

"It's all right. We'll leave him a letter, and when he comes back, we'll invite him to come play too! ..."

After a great deal of persuasion, Liao Yunxiao finally gave in. The two boarded a carriage and entered the imperial palace.

"Oh, Master makes me do things every day. Next time, I'll be brave and say no!"

Liao Yunxiao put his hands on his hips and spoke haughtily.

"Haha, if your master hears that, I'm afraid he'll spank you again."

Chu Yunxi laughed.

"Is that so? Wait until we get back for your punishment."

Ye Zichen's icy voice suddenly echoed in their ears. The next moment, Ye Zichen and Long Han pushed open the door and appeared in the courtyard.

"Master! I... I... I mean, you're greater than heaven and earth, and I like you best!"

At the sight of Ye Zichen's sudden appearance, Liao Yunxiao trembled all over with fright. He hurried over, tugged at Ye Zichen's sleeve, and spoke in a cloying tone.

"I heard every word. Long Han, take him back to the apothecary and shut him in a room until I return."

Ye Zichen tugged Liao Yunxiao's ear, then pushed him toward Long Han.

"Yes, Young Master Ye. We'll take our leave first, then."

Long Han had already heard about this young master on the way, and he too felt a headache coming on.

The two then went out and left the imperial palace.

Back in the courtyard,

"My patience is limited. Get to the point."

Ye Zichen put his emotions aside and spoke coldly.

"At the previous auction, Young Master, you were truly generous to exchange five hundred million for the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill. I merely wished to see you again."

Looking at the flawless man before her, Chu Yunxi would have been lying to say her heart was unmoved, but she also knew full well how powerful he was and did not dare act improperly.

"My father, Chu Muyang, wishes to offer six hundred million Spirit Stones to purchase the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill. Might I ask you to meet him?"

Chu Yunxi humbled herself as much as she could, not daring to anger the young master.

"In that case, have the old man come see me!"

Ye Zichen wasted no more words. With a wave of his hand, a wooden table, a chair, and some freshly brewed tea appeared. He sat down and began sipping the tea.

That foolish child Yunxiao had been having quite a good time, so Ye Zichen could hardly say anything more cutting.

"Please wait a moment, Young Master. I'll go ask my imperial father at once."

Chu Yunxi and the servants then left the courtyard.

Before long,

In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Chu Yunxi and a middle-aged man pushed open the door and came in.

"Young Master, my imperial father is here."

Chu Yunxi was the first to speak, announcing his arrival.

"I am Chu Muyang, emperor of Great Chu. I heard that you won a Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill at auction for five hundred million Spirit Stones, and I was eager to meet you. Now that I have seen your bearing, I am truly impressed."

From the moment he entered, Chu Muyang had sensed the regal bearing of the man seated there. Even he, the Chu Emperor, was slightly inferior in comparison (in truth, he fell short by a hundred and eight thousand li).

"Your sincerity is lacking. Kneel."

At that command, Ye Zichen pointed downward, and the two fell to their knees against their will.

Terror showed on the Chu Emperor's face. He was at the Middle-Stage Half-Immortal realm and close to the late stage, yet he could not resist a single sentence from this man!

Though the Chu Emperor had guessed that someone who could casually produce five hundred million Spirit Stones on his own was either quite powerful or backed by an extraordinary force,

He had not expected the man to put him in his place the moment they met! With strength like that, he was not someone the emperor could even begin to compare himself to!

Only an immortal-this was what an immortal was!

An immortal had actually descended to his Chu Imperial City!

After thinking it over, the Chu Emperor could not help looking excited.

"Much better. Speak."

Ye Zichen told him he could now speak and discuss the matter.

"S-Senior, I would like to purchase the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill in your possession for seven hundred million Spirit Stones. Would that be to your satisfaction?"

The Chu Emperor's eyes were full of sincerity. Before this, he had thought the Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill would do little for the so-called pursuit of immortality and enlightenment, but adding another Half-Immortal could strengthen the dynasty's fortunes.

Now, however, he knew that this graceful young master was actually an immortal, so he added another hundred million on the spot, hoping to befriend this senior.

"Not enough."