On the night of the massacre, I dug up the ancestral tomb.

Chapter 212: Entrusting the Orphan

"It seems his strength improved after he successfully refined that pill..."

"If that's the case, I'll have a 60% chance of obtaining the 'Frosty Jade Star Pattern Gold' and the 'Heart of Green Wood' when I go to the 'Mysterious Netherworld'..."

Her beautiful eyes blinked as she looked out the window, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the 'Mysterious Netherworld' five years from now.

after all.

If Yang Jiuli successfully creates a near-third-tier talisman, she will have more resources to deal with potential enemies.

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Seven days later.

Lu Wenqing personally brought Qin Zhixue's letter and some materials to Lingxi Peak.

The materials are what's left over from refining the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array".

There is also an auxiliary ingredient for refining the Foundation Building Pill.

In this way, Yang Jiuli had gathered all the materials needed for the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Formation" and the "Foundation Building Pill".

Now, all that's needed is for him to successfully refine the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array".

And once he obtains the "Heart of Green Wood," he can attempt to establish his foundation!

"Give these pills to Zhixue... Some of them can be exchanged for spirit stones, while these few bottles can be kept for cultivation." After confirming that he had gathered all the materials, Yang Jiuli flipped his hand and took out several bottles of pills.

There is a small amount of miasma inside.

And some second-tier mid-grade talismans, which Qin Zhixue exchanged for spirit stones.

Only in this way can spirit stones be used to purchase materials for refining quasi-third-tier talismans.

Of course, if there is a shortfall, Qin Zhixue will make up for it first, and he will repay it later.

"Sister Zhixue said that the array contained in these materials you collected is worth more than 100,000 low-grade spirit stones. She will make up for any shortfall in the materials you need, so you don't have to pay back!" Lu Wenqing smiled sweetly when she heard Yang Jiuli say this.

In order to make contact with Yang Jiuli, Lu Wenqing also served as the inspector of the Ice Valley in the South Ridge.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli smiled knowingly, knowing that Qin Zhixue was intelligent and would naturally be able to see some of the tricks.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, although the letter was delivered to the Ice Valley monks.

There is also a risk of leakage.

Therefore, it was not appropriate for him to mention the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array" in the letter.

It's excellent that Qin Zhixue can now figure out the trick herself.

After all, this "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Formation" is only a quasi-third-order formation.

However, its sophistication far surpasses that of ordinary quasi-third-order formations.

"You can give this jade box to Zhixue!" Yang Jiuli handed a jade box sealed with a talisman to Lu Wenqing.

Among them is a jade slip that records some of the crafting details and activation incantations for the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array".

Creating formations is not something that can be done simply by having the materials.

Many array patterns also need to be inscribed.

There are even activation spells, and so on.

This information, however, was prepared by Yang Jiuli long ago.

If Qin Zhixue hadn't discovered that the material was an array, he wouldn't have given it away.

If he knew, he would be happy to lend the latter a hand.

From the moment Qin Zhixue gifted him a third-tier 'talisman treasure', Yang Jiuli knew the woman's feelings.

Knowing that this woman was trustworthy, he did not hesitate to spend money on her.

After all, Qin Zhixue's overall improvement in strength also provides considerable assistance to Yang Jiuli, relieving him of many trivial matters.

Lu Wenqing accepted it.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Wenqing left Lingxi Peak in a rather low-key manner.

"It's time to start refining the 'Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array'!" Yang Jiuli watched Lu Wenqing leave.

Afterwards, he returned to his cave and began to refine the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array".

As a near-third-order formation, it is extremely difficult to refine.

The requirements for array runes and divine sense are extremely high.

Previously, although Yang Jiuli's spiritual power far surpassed that of ordinary early Foundation Establishment cultivators and was comparable to that of mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was still insufficient.

Now his "Taiyin Evolution Divine Technique" has been upgraded again, thanks to the purification by the Three Lives Stone.

The Yin essence he condensed was extremely pure.

The resulting spiritual power is far beyond what ordinary mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators can achieve.

Therefore, his current spiritual power is almost approaching that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Now is the perfect time to begin refining the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array".

After all, it is not something that can be successfully forged overnight.

The inscriptions on the array plates and the carving of the array patterns on the array flags were all done with great care.

Sometimes a single retreat can last for several months.

He also needed to refine elixirs for the Ye family.

Therefore, he first had to refine enough pills for the Ye family.

I'll spend another year or two in seclusion.

Only in this way can one wholeheartedly refine the "Minor Yin-Yang Reversal Array".

Therefore, after obtaining the materials for refining the formation, he prepared to discuss the matter of pills with Ye Chongli.

July 1st.

clear.

Before Yang Jiuli could go to find Ye Chongli...

At dawn, a rainbow streaked across the sky outside Lingxi Peak.

A sound transmission talisman disappeared into the array's light barrier inside the peak, emitting a buzzing sound.

Yang Jiuli's consciousness stirred, and he looked outside.

Outside, a crimson spaceship stood suspended in mid-air.

Ye Chongli was standing on the spaceship, looking at the 'Lingxi Peak' in front of him.

At this moment, he looked somewhat old.

Beside him were Ye Xiyu and Ye Zhirou.

"Oh...it's actually Clan Chief Ye!" Upon seeing this, Yang Jiuli couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

After he carefully examined the area with his divine sense, he seemed to be deep in thought.

At this moment, Ye Chongli could clearly feel a wisp of black mist spreading between his eyebrows.

That was the death energy that gradually emerged from the decay of the primordial spirit and the depletion of life energy.

Clearly, Ye Chongli's time is running out, and his visit to Yang Jiuli now is most likely to have something to tell him.

At that moment, Yang Jiuli took out the array plate, and with a thought, a light gate appeared in the array light screen above the mountain peak.

"Clan Chief Ye, please come in!"

At the same time, Yang Jiuli's voice also drifted out from the array's light screen.

Ye Chongli activated the spaceship, passed through the portal, and entered "Lingxi Peak".

The spaceship flew into the mountainside.

Yang Jiuli flew into the air on his sword to greet him.

"What brings Elder Ye to Lingxi Peak today...?" Yang Jiuli bowed to Ye Chongli and said gently.

"This old man had no intention of disturbing Master Yang's quiet cultivation, but time waits for no one, and I have no choice but to come and bother you!"

Ye Chongli returned the greeting.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli had a guess in his mind and knew why Elder Ye had come.

"Please!" Yang Jiuli gestured and invited Ye Chongli into the living room of the mountainside villa.

Inside the living room.

Yang Jiuli and Ye Chongli sat side by side.

Beside them, Ye Xiyu quietly brewed tea for the two of them.

Ye Zhirou stayed obediently by Ye Chongli's side.

At this moment, she had lost her former playfulness and instead appeared somewhat reserved and sorrowful.

"Master Yang, you've been with the Ye family for six years now!" Ye Chongli said with a smile, taking a sip of tea.

"Exactly six years and one month!" Yang Jiuli said, taking a sip of tea.

"Have you gotten used to living here for the past six years?" Ye Chongli asked.

"The Nanling Mountains are beautiful and full of spiritual energy. Thanks to Chief Ye's care, I, Yang, have enjoyed six years of leisurely life!"

Yang Jiuli said.

The six years I spent with the Ye family were indeed much more peaceful than those at Yunmeng Lake.

With this, he accomplished two goals.

First: The "Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Technique" opens the Qi Palace.

Second: The "Taiyin Yanshen Jue" goes a step further.

Next, there is only one goal left: Foundation Building!

"Hehe, Master Yang, you're too kind. Over the past six years, you've refined many high-quality second-tier pills for my Ye family, making our clan's pill shop highly sought after among the rogue cultivators of the Southern Ridge... and our reputation has also improved considerably... It should be this old man who thanks you."

Ye Chongli smiled.

"It was nothing, not worth mentioning!" Yang Jiuli said.

Ye Chongli pursed his lips, his eyes blinked, and he looked at Yang Jiuli. He hesitated slightly, then put down his teacup and said, "To be honest, I have a request to make today, and I hope that Master Yang will grant it." He stood up and bowed.

"Elder Ye, there's no need for that. If you have something to say, please speak freely!" Yang Jiuli stood up and reached out to help Ye Chongli up.

Seeing their grandfather's humble posture, Ye Xiyu and Ye Zhirou felt a pang of sadness, but they did not interrupt him.

Clearly, they knew why Grandpa had come here.

Ye Chongli straightened up.

He sat down again.

"I suppose Master Yang can also see that this old man is nearing the end of his life and his days are numbered!" Ye Chongli said.

Ye Chongli was just over 218 years old at this time. According to the 250-year lifespan of Foundation Establishment cultivators, he should have had 30 more years to live.

Unfortunately, he had been injured, which damaged his very essence and shortened his lifespan, leading to his imminent death.

In fact, many cultivators do not live to their full lifespan.

Upon hearing Ye Chongli's explanation, Yang Jiuli put down his teacup, looked at the former, and waited for him to continue.

"In my life, I have built a foundation for immortality and become a second-tier alchemist... I am considered a figure among the seventy-two peaks of the Southern Ridge... My passing away now can be considered a perfect farewell..." Ye Chongli stroked his beard and said, taking pride in his life.

The Nanling Mountains are in chaos.

Only the cultivators of Nanling know the hardships he endured in preserving and expanding his family business.

Yang Jiuli took a sip of tea and listened quietly.

"However, I have devoted all my energy to strengthening the family and have neglected the education of my descendants, resulting in the failure to cultivate a single successor to lay the foundation for immortality. With my lifespan coming to an end, there is no one in the family who can be of use. When I pass away, I fear that this foundation will fall apart and fall into the hands of others... My two granddaughters will also likely be forced to wander and be bullied."

At this point, Ye Chongli looked sorrowful.

When he looked at his two granddaughters, he was filled with guilt.

Yang Jiuli remained silent.

The Ye family occupies the second-tier, mid-grade spiritual vein of 'Lingxiu Peak'.

In the Southern Ridge, countless cultivators are envious.

Without a Foundation Establishment cultivator to guard it, even if the clan has a second-tier formation, it would be difficult to protect this foundation.

"I have come here today to ask Mr. Yang to protect my two poor granddaughters for the sake of these past six years!" Ye Chongli stood up and bowed again. "If Mr. Yang agrees to this, I am willing to give 'Lingxi Peak' to you permanently."

"Furthermore, I hereby terminate your contract with the Ye family..."

"You can become the Supreme Elder of the Ye Clan... wielding great power within the Ye Clan... and carrying out the dethronement and installation of emperors!"

He said it with a sincere expression.

"To wield great power over the Ye family... and depose and install emperors?" Yang Jiuli frowned, but did not get up.

He took a sip of tea, looked at Ye Chongli who was bowing, and asked, "Why did Elder Ye choose me?"

He naturally understood the predicament of the Ye family.

However, there are many cultivators in Nanling, so if Ye Chongli really wanted to choose someone to protect the Ye family, he should not lack candidates.

"If someone else is chosen, the Ye family will surely be wiped out..."

"But Mr. Yang is different... I know you are devoted to the Dao and have lofty ambitions."

"My humble 'Lingxiu Peak' is certainly no match for your ambitions."

Ye Chongli said, "If you could be born and establish your foundation in my Ye family before leaving, that would be the best... If you are unwilling, if you could take Xiyu and Zhirou with you when you leave... so that they can live a carefree life, I could die in peace."

"This is a matter of great importance, please allow me a few days to consider it," Yang Jiuli said after a moment's thought.

"In that case, I will await your news, sir!" Ye Chongli wanted to say something more, but in the end, he bowed and said.

Finally, he left with his two granddaughters.

"Protecting the two women in exchange for 'Lingxi Peak'..." Yang Jiuli watched Ye Chongli leave, then returned to the hall to continue sipping tea and pondering. "This Ye Chongli has offspring... why does he favor these two granddaughters so much? And in his words, he is extremely worried that the two women will be in danger after he passes away... there must be some hidden reason behind this."

"Ask the questions clearly before making a decision!"

The reason Yang Jiuli did not mention this matter today was because Ye Xiyu and Ye Zhirou were present.

There are some things I'd rather not say.

Otherwise, Ye Chongli wouldn't have hesitated to speak several times.

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