Chapter 124: Chapter 112: Master Ye, Are You Sneaking Out to Meet a Woman in the Middle of the Night?
"A meeting gift, huh."
"..."
Kang Jinlong looked at this descendant of the Golden Dragon bloodline, wishing a bolt of lightning would come down from the heavens and obliterate him completely, it was simply a disgrace to his dragon lineage!
But after all, he was still a bloodline descendant, and despite lacking much affection, he was still somewhat useful.
Kang Jinlong sternly admonished, "Didn’t the White Flood Dragon give you a set of ’Invincible in a Hundred Battles’ Divine Skill before? How well have you practiced it?"
’Invincible in a Hundred Battles’ was a top-notch Divine Skill of the Dragon Race, as long as one maintains invincibility, their power can quickly increase, forming a powerful battle-reinforced cultivation technique.
At this moment, the Golden Dragon was like a poor student being questioned by an elder about his grades, letting out an awkward laugh and could only stammer in response, "I’m practicing, I’m practicing."
"Hmph, lazy and timid, it’s no wonder you’re still lingering at the First Layer of the Realm of Invincibility. When you achieve the Second Layer, the Hundred Victories Realm, come find me for a reward."
"Yes, Ancestor."
The Golden Dragon’s face immediately fell, unable to help but sigh.
The Realm of Invincibility only required one not to lose.
But the Hundred Victories Realm needed him to defeat a hundred opponents stronger than himself, how was he supposed to do that?
Ye Qingzhou saw this and felt that the Golden Dragon was truly ungrateful for his blessings.
If he were the one practicing the ’Invincible in a Hundred Battles’ cultivation technique, he would probably already be a Master of Reverse Attack, slaying Professional Level Martial Artists as if they were nothing.
Of course, Ye Qingzhou’s Heart Sword Secret Technique was no worse than ’Invincible in a Hundred Battles’, and in terms of potential, even surpassed it.
Then, Kang Jinlong took out two items and presented them to Ye Qingzhou: "This Gilded Jade Gourd can store my remnants within it. When you need it, you can take it."
"And this Golden Scale Emperor’s Order, which can transport you to Lingyun Grotto Heaven every three days."
These were all good things, and Ye Qingzhou quickly expressed his gratitude and carefully accepted them.
He knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world, and receiving benefits from others meant taking on their karma.
Kang Jinlong was generous now because Ye Qingzhou was unique, akin to an angelic investor making a preemptive strike.
In the future, he would certainly find a use for Ye Qingzhou.
Ye Qingzhou had no issue with this; after all, cutting down people in exchange for money was something he excelled at.
After bidding farewell to Kang Jinlong and returning to the camp, Ye Qingzhou now had an exquisite jade gourd hanging from his waist, which instantly made Leon green with envy.
"Master Ye, where did you get such a treasure this time?"
"It’s related to certain interests and not convenient to disclose."
Ye Qingzhou did not reveal anything about Kang Jinlong, and then brought up the topic of the adventure: "Tomorrow, I’ll personally lead another expedition into the Divine Feather Sword Sect; do you want to join?"
Leon lamented, "Master Ye, better not. That rundown place has probably been thoroughly swept by people from the Martial Arts Association and the military. We searched it inside and out today and found absolutely nothing."
"You’ve searched the safe areas, but what about the dangerous ones?"
Exploration of the Divine Feather Sword Sect had only reached the outer safe areas; deeper forbidden zones, filled with dangers, scared off not only Professional Level Martial Artists but even Master Level ones.
So they could only sift through the outermost areas, overturning every stone, and yet they found nothing of value; finding treasures there would be a miracle.
However, Ye Qingzhou, bold and skilled, was a legitimate heir of the Sword Emperor, hence planned to try his luck at the Sword Sect once more.
Moreover, even in danger, he could always find bodyguards to escort him through safely.
Xu Yuebing then spoke up, "I also think it would be good to revisit the Divine Feather Sword Sect. Actually, earlier today, I had a faint sense of the Sword Sect forbidden area. It was just too dangerous then, so I didn’t dare explore deeper and had to give up."
Ye Qingzhou looked at Xu Yuebing—both having trained in the Heart Sword, he trusted that Xu Yuebing’s perception wasn’t a mere illusion.
Subsequently, the other three also agreed to accompany Ye Qingzhou for another round.
Even if they gained nothing, it was an opportunity to bond with a big shot, after all.
Otherwise, how could one possibly survive in the Martial Arts World without paying attention to such nuances—letting the boss help themselves while you spin the table, opening doors for the boss before hopping into the car, or letting the boss speak first?
Late at night, when Ye Qingzhou was about to sneak out of the camp, he ran into Leon who was outside relieving himself.
"Master Ye, where are you off to in the middle of the night?"
"Let’s just say I’m going to find someone."
"Find someone? A man or a woman?"
"A woman."
"Damn!?"
Leon then gave Ye Qingzhou a thumbs up, "With a red flag at home and a colorful banner outside, Master Ye, have you managed to charm yet another campus beauty from a prestigious school? Truly a role model for us all!"
Ye Qingzhou couldn’t be bothered with this idiot and simply vanished into the night sky in an instant flash.
Jade Mist Mountain, Bishui Pond.
The moonlight that once bathed this area had long disappeared; Yingyue lay drunk in the poison wine, gazing at her reflection in the water, sighing to herself, "Alas, I wonder if my wretched life can still be preserved."
"I’ll save your life."
Ye Qingzhou descended from the sky, looking at Yingyue, whose realm had regressed from a flood dragon to a snake, and said indifferently, "How does it feel to have lost the Dragon Pearl?"
Yingyue’s face was pale as she smiled sadly, "There are gains and losses."
"From my perspective, losing it might not be a bad thing."
Ye Qingzhou had personally experienced how strong Kang Jinlong’s Dragon Essence was, but he knew even more that such power was cultivated by Kang Jinlong himsef and could not be taken away or seized by others.
"Why do you say that, my lord?"
Yingyue was still somewhat reluctant to let go. After all, she had evolved from a python to a flood dragon with the Dragon Pearl, and was only a step away from ascending to transform into a dragon.
Now, her realm had fallen again, and though she still retained a human form and mastery over her life state, superior to ordinary pythons, she still felt an inescapable sense of loss and reluctance.
Ye Qingzhou snorted at her idea, "Your previous mental imagery was only barely achievable with the Dragon Pearl and wasn’t cultivated by you. Kang Jinlong could send just anyone to kill you, so what use was such a realm?"
Yingyue pondered in silence upon hearing this.
Ye Qingzhou continued, "Today, though you have lost the Dragon Pearl, as long as the aspiration to ascend remains in your heart, couldn’t you break through and establish anew, using your own abilities to leap through the Dragon Gate?"
"Thank you, my lord, for enlightening me and freeing my mind from its shackles."
Yingyue’s heart grew clear, regaining her confidence and determination, she joyfully bowed towards Ye Qingzhou.
"So, in the future, do you plan to stay here, living poetically, or will you follow me into the world, seeking opportunities to transform into a dragon?"
"If you don’t think poorly of me, my lord, I’m certainly willing to follow you, serving day and night."
Clearly, Yingyue felt insecure, fearful of the day Kang Jinlong might change his mind and seek vengeance once more.
Kang Jinlong couldn’t be bothered to hold grudges, but Yingyue dared not gamble with her life.
Thus, following Ye Qingzhou and gaining the protection of the Sword Emperor’s heir became the best option.
And Ye Qingzhou cheerfully acquired a Master Level fighter.