Eye of the Sovereign! The little girl selling flowers

Ye Zichen poured a cup of tea and spoke unhurriedly.

"This... may I ask how much you require, senior?"

Seeing that even seven hundred million Spirit Stones would not suffice, the Chu emperor looked troubled. That was already close to the number of Spirit Stones Great Chu's Spirit Vein could produce in a year.

With the expenses of the imperial family's cultivators on top of that, he would have to draw on the Spirit Stones in the national treasury, but those were reserved for an emergency should a large-scale war with the Devil Race break out in the future... For a moment, the Chu emperor was at a loss.

"I want your Great Chu Imperial Dynasty's entire Spirit Vein!"

Ye Zichen spoke slowly. The thing was truly of no use to him; he simply wanted to see how much the old emperor was willing to bleed for it!

The emperor had come knocking at his door, so it was only natural to take him for a fortune, right?

"The... the entire Spirit Vein?!"

Not only Chu Muyang, but even Chu Yunxi could not help losing her composure and crying out.

"Ahem, forgive our discourtesy, senior."

The two took a moment to steady themselves and calm their emotions.

"S-senior, Great Chu's entire Spirit Vein is fundamental to the imperial family's standing... Besides, for a single pill, the price is a little high..."

The Chu emperor sounded rather timid. It was more than a little high; it was sky-high!

If he really traded the entire Spirit Vein, the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty might not be able to find another Spirit Vein to rival it for decades to come.

Ye Zichen curled his lips and scoffed. "Hehe, you do care quite a bit about your Great Chu Imperial Dynasty."

He took a sip of tea and continued, "In that case, I'll give you another fortuitous opportunity, an opportunity to become an immortal. Do you want it?"

Ye Zichen had just thought of this. That lousy pill really was not worth it; it was not even worth the original five hundred million.

Since he still had so long to stay here, he would give the emperor something bigger in exchange. In any case, it cost him nothing and was a simple matter.

"An... an opportunity to become an immortal! This, this!"

Chu Muyang was tempted. He could barely get his words out. An opportunity to become an immortal-he wanted it!

He had never expected this senior could even give him an opportunity to become an immortal! Honestly, trading a Spirit Vein for such an opportunity was worth it!

After he ascended to the immortal path, he could set up an immortal array for the Great Chu Imperial Dynasty before he left, securing another golden age for his Great Chu Imperial Dynasty!

"Senior... if you are willing to do that, then Great Chu's Spirit Vein-I am willing to offer it!"

Chu Muyang was visibly excited.

"It seems this opportunity to become an immortal is enough to move your heart, Emperor Chu!" Ye Zichen said with a contemptuous smile.

"Very well. I am not one to go back on my word. From now on, be a good emperor and do not disturb me."

With that, he extended his Divine Sense and took away Great Chu's Spirit Vein.

He first tossed the pill to Chu Muyang, then waved his hand. A streak of golden light flew into Chu Muyang's mind.

With this, he had given Chu Muyang alone the chance to comprehend the Dao. Even if Chu Muyang wanted to share it, he would be unable to speak of it.

"The rest will depend on your own fortune."

Sensing the distinctive golden Spiritual Qi in his mind, Chu Muyang was awestruck. Immortal Qi transformed into Dao! The senior was truly generous!

Glancing at the dumbstruck Chu Yunxi, Ye Zichen remarked that her aptitude was barely sufficient to set foot on the immortal path. He counted it as a free extra.

Then he vanished from the two's sight.

After quite a while, Chu Muyang and Chu Yunxi finally came to their senses and hurriedly bowed in thanks. "Farewell, senior!"

"Father, that opportunity to become an immortal... is it real?"

Chu Yunxi asked uncertainly. She had been in a state of shock the whole time, but now that Ye Zichen had left, she had relaxed.

"What the senior bestowed is not to be spoken of."

He then nodded, tacitly confirming it.

"Yunxi, the senior just said you could barely ascend to the immortal path. It seems your aptitude is quite good!"

Chu Muyang patted Chu Yunxi on the shoulder.

If Ye Zichen had heard that, he would probably have laughed himself to death. In his eyes, aptitude that could barely squeeze its way onto the immortal path amounted to nothing.

"Yes, yes, Father! I never thought I'd have a day like that too!"

Chu Yunxi suddenly jumped up. Her delayed reaction left Chu Muyang helpless.

"I'll entrust this Nine-Turn Soul-Returning Pill to you for now. If you need it in the future, take it. It will surely be able to help you!"

Chu Muyang patted Chu Yunxi's head and pressed the pill into her hand.

"Huh? Father, aren't you going to give it to one of those venerables?" Chu Yunxi asked in confusion.

Chu Muyang shook his head. As a father, he wanted his daughter to grow stronger more than anything.

"Once I fulfill my wish of setting foot on the immortal path and go to the immortal realm, I may leave Great Chu in your care for the time being!"

"No, that's too much trouble, Father. You'd better leave it to my elder brothers. It's really exhausting!"

"Oh, you little brat, all you ever think about is playing!"

Father and daughter left the courtyard happily, chatting back and forth.

Meanwhile,

After leaving the imperial palace, Ye Zichen took a leisurely stroll through the inner city. In the past, he had always come to the inner city seeking doctors and consultations; this was his first time wandering around at leisure.

Before long,

He arrived where the inner and outer cities met. As he was thinking about how to deal with that naughty child when he got back, Ye Zichen suddenly looked a short distance to his right.

"What is that?"

"It seems my Divine Sense can't probe it. Interesting. That's a first."

This was the first time since Ye Zichen had come to this world that he had found someone he could not probe with his Divine Sense alone.

"It seems I'll have to use this thing I've never used before."

With that thought, Ye Zichen focused his eyes. When he opened them again, golden pupils appeared.

Eye of the Sovereign!

This was also Ye Zichen's first time using this ability, and he was still somewhat unaccustomed to it. As a unique ability, it allowed his eyes to see through the inner causes and effects of every person and object across the heavens and myriad worlds.

A moment later, the golden pupils vanished, and Ye Zichen returned to normal.

"So that's how it is..."

Ye Zichen suddenly felt somewhat grave, then slowly walked forward.

"Big brother, big brother, would you like to buy some flowers?"

A small, simply dressed girl who looked to be only about seven asked Ye Zichen in a childlike voice.

Seeing her, Ye Zichen crouched down, patted her head, and asked with a smile, "What's your name?"

"Big brother, my name is Mu Lingxi. Mu as in Mu Lingxi, Ling as in Mu Lingxi, and Xi as in Mu Lingxi. What do you think? Doesn't it sound nice? Hee-hee."

The girl smiled happily. She had noticed that this big brother was so good-looking! Ten thousand times better-looking than anyone she had ever seen!

Ye Zichen remained crouched and continued, "Mu Lingxi... what a lovely name. Do you sell flowers here every day?"

"No, big brother. My grandma and I only came to this city a few days ago. Grandma said there were lots of people here and flowers would sell well, so we moved here."

"Big brother, do you want a flower? Xi'er can give you one! But we have to keep it a secret, or Grandma will scold me!"

Looking at this good-looking big brother, Mu Lingxi felt happier and began to talk more.