Cultivation: the Rise of a Live-In Son-In-Law

Chapter 570 - 568: Xiao Yudie: He Just Fought Me, and Now He’s Provoked the Yuanyang Saint Son?!

"After reaching the Celestial Realm, my Spiritual Power has increased, and my Domain Power has also risen significantly out of thin air."

As Lu Ye continued to move forward, he was also adapting to various enhancements and changes after reaching the Celestial Realm.

After the boost in Domain Power, Lu Ye understood.

If Xiao Yudie’s domain was about that level of power before,

then now, she no longer possesses the ability to contend with his domain.

He could easily gain the upper hand, greatly suppressing her domain!

"After leaving Mist Heaven Hall, I can start heading towards the next state with the stone stele."

For the next region to head to, Lu Ye had some plans, thinking of the Ling Province territory.

As for the remaining Yun Province, there’s no need to elaborate; it has always been the number one province on the continent, a gathering place for powerful figures.

On the other hand, Wu Province, according to the brief information Lu Ye found, is just slightly weaker than Yun Province.

But being a Major Sect province of the Wu religion, the situation inside is somewhat complicated.

...

The two of them spent half a day approaching the deeper parts of the Second Layer.

Along the way, they saw many cultivators’ skeletons again; some died in battles between cultivators, while others fell victim to fierce beasts or disasters in the Mist Heaven Hall.

"With this mortality rate, only a few days have passed, and it’s likely over twenty percent already," Qing Yu said softly, observing the scene.

"Indeed cruel, but resources are too important for cultivators; it’s something unavoidable, and choices must be made," Lu Ye replied.

When they arrived at the teleportation pillar on the Third Layer, Lu Ye found that some cultivators were already gathering here.

"Are they not daring to enter because five days haven’t passed yet?"

These people were at least Mortal Realm Grandmasters, with the majority being Earth Realm. If this force were to unite, it could completely sweep through the entire Xuanzhou.

Calculating the time, they found it was about half a day until the actual five-day mark, so Lu Ye and Qing Yu weren’t in a hurry.

Everyone was waiting, and there was no need to take this risk.

After two hours, a group with an imposing aura arrived, carrying an innate arrogance, scanning their surroundings.

Those ordinary Mortal and Earth Realms, upon seeing this group, instinctively became more cautious, not daring to meet their gaze.

At the front was a man in a cloud-patterned robe who, upon arriving, coldly asked, "Has Chen Beixuan, who left the Mire Land before, arrived?"

This person was the Saint Son of Yuanyang Palace.

Though he had previously not wanted to waste time, he never forgot about the Celestial Cyan Spirit Lotus.

Hearing this, many instinctively turned their eyes toward Lu Ye.

The Saint Son of Yuanyang Palace didn’t recognize Chen Beixuan, but many others did.

Moments later, the Yuanyang Saint Son followed their gaze and landed his eyes on Lu Ye, "Are you the lucky one who got the Celestial Cyan Spirit Lotus from the Mire Land, Chen Beixuan?"

"What do you mean by ’lucky’? We clearly earned it through our own efforts," Qing Yu immediately frowned and retorted upon hearing the Yuanyang Saint Son’s words.

For all their effort, was it just viewed as luck by others?

Then why didn’t they have such luck?

"Those mindless swamp fierce alligators from the Mire Land could only block some mediocre people. Had I, the Saint Son, arrived first, naturally, these items would have fallen into my hands as well..."

The Saint Son of Yuanyang Palace spoke with a hint of pride, "If it’s not luck, then what?"

"You..." Qing Yu wanted to say more, but Lu Ye patted her shoulder, signaling for her to let him speak, "Oh? So what do you mean?"

"Since your luck is indeed good and you’ve taken the initiative, this Saint Son won’t say much more," the Yuanyang Saint Son replied, "I am quite interested in the seeds of the Celestial Cyan Spirit Lotus, so name your price."

"By the way, I am the contemporary Saint Son of Yuanyang Palace, and I hope to befriend Fellow Daoist Chen."

If it was just the earlier part, Lu Ye might not have thought much of it, merely considering him a cultivator wanting to trade for the Celestial Cyan Spirit Lotus seeds.

But this Yuanyang Saint Son added the latter part...

It was somewhat intriguing.

Revealing his identity and wanting to make friends—could it be he wanted a low price or a free Celestial Cyan Lotus Seed?

Of course, Lu Ye didn’t want to misunderstand him, so after thinking, he nodded, "I do have one or two Spiritual Lotus Seeds left, and since Fellow Daoist desires them, I can reluctantly part with one."

The faint smile just starting to appear on the Yuanyang Saint Son’s face vanished as he heard Lu Ye continue.

"A Spiritual Lotus Seed’s effect compared to a Middle Grade Celestial Realm Pill is slightly lesser."

"Considering a Middle Grade Celestial Realm Pill costs seventy Source Crystals, I believe it’s fair. If you, fellow Daoist, wish to trade, you can give me sixty Source Crystals."

Hearing Lu Ye calmly analyze the price, many found it reasonable.

Under normal circumstances, a Spiritual Lotus Seed’s efficacy is slightly less than that of a Middle Grade pill enhancing cultivation of the same level.

"This price is reasonable, but I felt that the Yuanyang Saint Son wasn’t initially planning to trade at full price."

"You feel that too? It’s likely that he wanted Chen Beixuan to offer a discount out of respect for his status, but it backfired."

"If it were me, I wouldn’t give such favor, managing to acquire these cultivation resources was difficult; why should his words mean I have to give him half off or even less? What if we never even cross paths in the future?"

After hearing Lu Ye’s asking price, some soft discussions started around.

Many had discerned the hidden meaning behind the Yuanyang Saint Son’s self-introduction.

Some hadn’t expected Lu Ye to really quote that price.

Was it that he couldn’t discern the deeper meaning in the words of the Yuanyang Saint Son, or did he simply not intend to show this respect?

Indeed, hearing Lu Ye’s price, the Yuanyang Saint Son’s face subtly changed.

Sixty Source Crystals for a Celestial Cyan Lotus Seed?

The price is fair, but what about the face of the Yuanyang Saint Son?

"It seems, Fellow Daoist Chen, you do not wish to make friends with me..." The Yuanyang Saint Son’s tone gradually chilled. "I initially thought, after becoming acquainted with Fellow Daoist Chen, should you visit Boundless Sea, you could come and visit my Yuanyang Palace’s hundred-thousand-li sea area."

Just then, ten silhouettes appeared in the distant sky, heading straight for the teleportation pillar on the Third Layer.

Upon closer inspection, it was none other than the top-tier force from the Boundless Sea mentioned by the Yuanyang Saint Son earlier.

Sea Spirit Hall.

The Sea Spirit Saintess Xiao Yudie led her team to the location, and was surprised to discover...

The atmosphere here... seemed slightly off.

That fellow, who had just fought with her, now... has provoked that arrogant Saint Son of Yuanyang Palace?!