Chapter 118 - 11-17

Chapter 11: The Tycoon of the Li Family Commerce Group_1

He dared to say so, which meant he had absolute confidence. Unless Feng Xuewu didn't want to save her mother, as long as the right spirit medicine was found and the essence of the three spirit medicines was boiled into a soup, the jade person syndrome would definitely be broken on its own. Of course, these three spirit medicines were common in the outside world, but they were extremely rare in the Great Wilderness. 

But it didn't matter to him any longer. If Feng Xuewu wanted to save her mother without paying any price, it obviously would be impossible. 

Upon hearing Yang Chen's words, Feng Xuewu instantly felt relieved. Her red lips slightly parted, and she said tenderly: "With such assurance from little brother Yang Chen, I can be at ease. If my mother's condition truly improves, I will definitely thank you and personally apologize for my disrespect to you today!" 

"Miss Feng, there is no need to be polite. I have seen your filial piety towards your mother, and your apology is sincere and passionate, but I dare not accept it. If possible, I would like those people behind you to apologize to me one by one, and if they truly respect you, then a simple apology should not be a problem, right?" Yang Chen spoke unhurriedly, his eyes sweeping over the people behind Feng Xuewu. 

His words put Feng Xuewu's admirers in an extremely awkward situation. 

If Feng Xuewu's mother were truly cured, and they apologized to Yang Chen, wouldn't they lose face completely? 

They insulted Yang Chen, and now they had to apologize as well. Was this a joke? 

If they didn't apologize, wouldn't that confirm what Yang Chen said, that they didn't truly respect Feng Xuewu? 

They were all Feng Xuewu's pursuers, so how could they let her think that they didn't respect her? 

Being four or five years older than Yang Chen, Feng Xuewu was naturally smart and wouldn't fail to understand Yang Chen's intention for revenge. She simply laughed lightly, her delicate laugh making everyone's hearts flutter. 

Yang Chen had to admit that Feng Xuewu was indeed a beautiful woman. Compared to Gu Mingyue, Feng Xuewu had a more open and unrestrained temperament. 

"Yang Chen, I hope what you said is true. If my aunt's condition doesn't improve or even worsens, I'll hold you accountable," Wang Yun Kai sternly said, unwilling to apologize to Yang Chen. 

"Oh, so you really hope Madame Feng's condition doesn't get better?" Yang Chen replied lazily. 

He had plenty of experience in verbal battles in his previous life. Why would he fear these youngsters? 

"You, very well, Yang Chen, you just wait." 

Seeing this, Feng Xuewu didn't know what to say. After all, she could only represent the Feng family, while Wang Yun Kai represented the Wang family. She couldn't order people from different tribes, so she could only say, "Little brother Yang Chen, my mother's condition is critical, I need to leave first." 

"Alright, Miss Feng, take care," Yang Chen replied politely, understanding Feng Xuewu's predicament. 

"Yang Chen, I really hope you're right." 

"Be careful!" 

One after another, threatening words fell into Yang Chen's ears. 

Yang Chen didn't care and shrugged, suddenly realizing that Gu Mingyue was standing behind him, carefully holding onto his sleeve, as if afraid he would be bullied. 

It was only now that those people left that Gu Mingyue finally patted her chest and nervously said, "Young Master, you..." 

Frankly speaking, she felt that Yang Chen had changed significantly from before. In the past, Yang Chen wouldn't dare to talk back when facing so many people's ridicule. It was only because he had once talked back to the Wang family that he lost his family's Purple Elegance Dan Furnace. But now, he was able to fight cheerfully and confidently against a group of people, showing courage he never had before. 

She felt that Yang Chen was quite lonely, as he was outnumbered. After all, he was alone, while the others were a group of pursuers who outnumbered him with their words. 

Sometimes she wanted to help Yang Chen fight back, but she didn't have enough "ink in her stomach" and didn't know how to speak up. 

Now, all she could do was ask, "Young Master, where should we go now?" 

"We haven't gotten the Fire Red Fruit yet, now that Feng Xuewu has given up on it, we need to go back and claim it." Yang Chen walked back into the Chamber of Commerce with his hands behind his back. 

Seeing that the Fire Red Fruit was still in its place, Yang Chen smiled with delight. He grabbed the fiery red fruit and straightforwardly asked, "Shopkeeper, how do you sell this Fire Red Fruit?" 

Shopkeeper Zhao Xiaowen had been holding a grudge against Yang Chen. Now, seeing that Feng Xuewu hadn't taken the fruit and that Yang Chen had come back for it, he couldn't help but be furious. If it weren't for Yang Chen, wouldn't he have made a connection with Feng Xuewu by now? 

What he didn't know was that without Yang Chen, he wouldn't have had a chance to build a connection at all.Zhao Xiaowen became more and more annoyed with Yang Chen. Since he had already offended Yang Chen just now, he wasn't afraid of making things worse. After all, Yang Chen was just a small figure; could he really turn the tables? 

"Not for sale." Zhao Xiaowen said coldly. 

"What do you mean?" Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. 

Zhao Xiaowen sneered: "Isn't it clear enough? It's simple. This Fire Red Fruit, others can buy, but you, Yang Chen, I won't sell to you." 

Seeing another conflict brewing, Gu Mingyue jumped in: "Is this how the Li Family Commerce Group conducts its business?" 

"Heh, I am in charge of this Li Family Commerce Group. How I do business is naturally up to me. I say it's not for sale, then it's not for sale. What can you do?" Zhao Xiaowen roared, his eyes filled with mockery. 

Yang Chen looked deeply at Zhao Xiaowen. He understood that this was probably Zhao Xiaowen's way of getting back at him for what had happened just now. With a smirk, he said: "Not for sale? That's fine. I originally intended to do more business with the Li Family Commerce Group. But since the shopkeeper is like this, then forget it. Mingyue, let's go!" 

"Young friend, please wait!" Just as Yang Chen was about to leave, suddenly an old voice came from the depths of the Li Family Commerce Group. 

The ethereal voice went straight into Yang Chen's ears, causing his footsteps, which were ready to leave, to suddenly stop. 

Zhao Xiaowen was even more shocked because the owner of this voice was none other than the elder of the Li Family Commerce Group! 

"Elder!" Zhao Xiaowen hurriedly shouted respectfully. 

Two white-haired elders emerged from the Commerce Group's room. 

These two elders were dressed in simple clothes and didn't seem to have any eye-catching features. But just standing there, they gave off a dazzling aura, as their momentum was too strong. 

With just a glance, Yang Chen could more or less confirm the identities of the two men. They were most likely the true decision-makers of the Li Family Commerce Group. If his guess was correct, these two had already surpassed the Body Refining Realm and reached the Spirit Martial Realm. 

The Spirit Martial Realm is a new realm that surpasses the Body Refining Realm. Upon reaching this realm, martial arts become spiritually connected, and one's strength becomes more than a hundred times stronger than during the Body Refining Realm. Almost every tribe that can survive in the Great Wild Hundred Clans has a few Spirit Martial Realm old fellows sitting around. This is the tribe's capital for survival in the Great Wilderness. 

Whether it was his Yang family, the Twelve Great Tribes of the Great Wild Hundred Clans, or the Li Family Commerce Group, there must be Spirit Martial Realm practitioners. 

What surprised Yang Chen was that both Spirit Martial Realm masters of the Li Family Commerce Group had shown up. 

This made Yang Chen secretly speculate about the intentions of the Li Family Commerce Group. 

At this moment, Zhao Xiaowen didn't even dare to breathe. With kowtowing deference, he regarded the two elders with an even greater degree of respect than he showed Feng Xuewu earlier. He knew very well that these two were truly capable of determining his life and death. 

"Heh, Zhao Xiaowen, not bad. Since when has our Li Family Commerce Group allowed someone with the last name Zhao to say that our products are not for sale? Should we change the last name of our Li Family Commerce Group to Zhao? Or do you think your position as the shopkeeper is enough to decide the ownership of our products?" The white-haired elder on the left reprimanded. 

"Elder, I dare not... You, you misunderstood. I just wanted to take advantage of the competition for the Fire Red Fruit to raise the price a bit and increase the profits for the Commerce Group." Under pressure, Zhao Xiaowen talked nonsense. How could he have guessed that the two elders of the Li Family were here today? 

These two elders were genuine old ancestors of the Li Family, with immense strength that was absolutely top-notch among the Great Wild Hundred Clans. 

Yang Chen scratched his chin and watched the scene with amusement. He was quite impressed by Zhao Xiaowen's ability to make up stories in desperation. At least the matter of the Fire Red Fruit seemed to have been well-conceived by him. 

Elder Li Youyan spoke: "As for the matter of the Fire Red Fruit, I will handle it. Young friend Yang Chen, this Fire Red Fruit will be my gift to you. I just don't know if you would be willing to grace us with your presence and sit down for a while?" 

Yang Chen instinctively became guarded. After all, it would be as easy as stepping on an ant for these two Spirit Martial Realm elders to kill him. His martial arts journey had just begun to show promise, and he did not wish to die here. If these two really killed him, he could guarantee that the Yang family would not turn against the Li Family Commerce Group for him—a "waste." 

However, he reasoned that if the two Li Family elders really wanted to kill him, they could do so without anyone knowing, and who would dare say anything? With this in mind, Yang Chen became much more at ease. 

Bowing his hands, he said: "It is my honor to be invited by the two seniors. Mingyue, you wait outside first. I'll have a few drinks with the two seniors inside! If I haven't come out after one hour, you can return to the Yang Family on your own." 

Gu Mingyue didn't notice the hints hidden in their words. She just saw the two elders looking at Yang Chen with genuine appreciation and promptly responded, "Yes, Young Master." 

Yang Chen sighed. Gu Mingyue was still too pure and kind-hearted by nature, so how could she know that his words were actually meant to warn her? If he didn't come out after an hour, wouldn't that mean that he had been killed, and how could he possibly come out then? By letting Gu Mingyue leave at that time, wouldn't he be saving her life?

Chapter 12: Genius Dan Medical Practitioner!_1

Since he was already there, Yang Chen let go of his anxiety and followed the two Li Family elders into the inner guest room of the Li Family Commerce Group. 

Upon seeing Yang Chen's calm and composed manner of speaking, the eyes of the two Li Family elders revealed a trace of appreciation. They saw in this young man something that the proud and arrogant young men of their Li Family did not possess. 

With both sides harboring their own thoughts, they quickly took their seats. 

"Yang Chen, my friend, please sit." Li Youyan said with a smile. 

Yang Chen calmly replied, "Elders, please sit down. As a junior, I dare not sit on an equal footing with the two of you." 

In the Martial World, one respects the powerful and maintains proper order between the old and the young. This is a matter of principle. Moreover, Li Youyan and the other elder, whether in terms of age or strength, were stronger and more experienced than him in both his previous and present life. He must adhere to these rules, otherwise, he would be taken lightly. 

Seeing Yang Chen understanding the bigger picture, Li Youyan laughed heartily, "Good, good, Yang Chen, my friend, the more I get to know you, the more I like you. Hearing from those who pursued Feng Xuewu, they said that you used to be very weak, but I can't see any weakness in you at all." 

It should be noted that young men who could face his imposing aura so calmly were few and far between. Combined with Yang Chen's humble attitude and his respectful treatment of the elders, it was even more endearing. 

What a pity that this young man was not a member of his Li Family. 

"Senior, everyone makes mistakes. I did make mistakes in the past, but I always think that temporary success or failure cannot become my Heart Demon." Yang Chen said with a bow. 

"Hmm, it seems that you were really defeated by the Wang Family. However, you are right, what can be counted as temporary success or failure?" Li Youyan stroked his beard, making no attempt to conceal the admiration in his eyes. 

Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that the two elders had no ill intentions towards him, perhaps they didn't. Why would they go out of their way to cause trouble for him? 

Li Youyan quickly came straight to the point, "I heard that you wanted to do business with our chamber of commerce just now, and I'm very curious, what kind of business do you want to do with us?" 

Yang Chen was stunned and then laughed. Indeed, he had the idea of doing business with the Li Family Commerce Group, but he did not hold much hope. He just didn't expect that these two would really take the matter seriously. 

With thoughts in his mind, Yang Chen said, "Elders, there is no need to hurry about this business matter. We can discuss it later. First, please tell me what is the matter that brings you to me today. So I can stop feeling uneasy." 

"Haha, you kid." Li Youyan said amicably, "Since you've asked, I'll get to the point as a senior. We saw your performance outside just now, and the two of us old fellows have been closely watching you. Yang Chen, are you a Pill Doctor?" 

Upon hearing this, Yang Chen's heart pulsed, and he suddenly realized the truth. 

It seemed that his identity as a Pill Doctor had been exposed after all, at least these two Li Family elders happened to catch sight of his masterpiece today. 

These two eagerly 'inviting' him in was not surprising. After all, the identity of a Pill Doctor was truly shocking. It was rare to see one in the outside world. 

"The three Spirit Medicines I concocted today might have been a fluke. How can the seniors be so sure that I'm a Pill Doctor?" Yang Chen asked curiously, "After all, there isn't a single Pill Doctor in the entire Great Wild Hundred Clans." 

The two Li Family elders exchanged glances and Li Youyan said, "To be honest, we both had our doubts. But there are no absolutes in anything. What if you, Yang Chen, really are a Pill Doctor? Now, we invite you here to ask you for your answer." 

Yang Chen couldn't help but smile inwardly. 

If he were to deny that he was a Pill Doctor today, wouldn't that be like shooting himself in the foot when it came to Feng Xuewu's mother? 

So, he did not lie but straightforwardly said, "This matter is indeed related to my identity as a Pill Doctor, and I hope the seniors can help me keep this secret. In fact, one of the reasons I want to do business with the seniors is related to my identity as a Pill Doctor." 

"Oh? So you, Yang Chen, admit that you are a Pill Doctor?" Li Youyan was excited. 

Yang Chen rubbed his chin and said lightly, "That's correct. A year ago, I came across an old and damaged book. It recorded the Pill Doctor's technique. I believe it must be something left behind by an ancient Pill Doctor in the Great Wilderness. I was fortunate enough to obtain it, and after studying it, I became infatuated with the Pill Doctor's Way. However, this one year took its toll, and I lost my Alchemy completely, which is why the tragedy of losing to the Wang Family happened!" 

Yang Chen naturally concocted this story on the spot. 

This rhetoric was full of convincing power, making it difficult for anyone to doubt it. 

Moreover, once he revealed his identity as a Pill Doctor, his confidence in his conversation with the two elders improved. After all, in their eyes, he was the Yang Family's treasure as a Pill Doctor. If they dared to do something to him, wouldn't the Yang Family have a life and death struggle with the Li Family?How would they know that even the Yang family members were unaware of Yang Chen's knowledge of the Pill Doctor's Way? 

"Oh? Is this true, that there is such a good thing?" Li Youyan was astonished. 

An introductory technique for a Pill Doctor would be a significant matter for the Great Wild Hundred Clans. 

Seeing Li Youyan's shock, Yang Chen quickly said, "Today I came to the Li Family Commerce Group, intending to do business related to this Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique." 

Hearing this, Li Youyan could hardly wait to grab Yang Chen's hands. The surprises Yang Chen brought him were wave after wave, an introductory technique for a Pill Doctor? It would be an invaluable treasure for the remote locations of the Great Wild Hundred Clans where there wasn't a single Pill Doctor. 

And Yang Chen was willing to use such a thing to do business with them? 

Li Youyan tried hard to suppress his excitement, but his companion beside him obviously lacked the experience, his eyes beaming, already showing his desire for the Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique. 

Yang Chen was amused in his heart and guessed the two's strong desire for the Pill Doctor's Way. In fact, he did intend to use the Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique to exchange for some resources he wanted. After all, where there were Pill Doctors, they were born to heal and save people. There were no Pill Doctors within the Great Wild Hundred Clans, so his deed could be considered a good one for the Hundred Clans. 

Of course, the Pill Doctor's Way was difficult to master. He dared to sell it, but if one really wanted to learn the Pill Doctor's Way from this, it would be impossible to get started without ten or eight years. 

"Is this what you really mean, young friend Yang Chen?" The shocking waves in Li Youyan's heart: "If Yang Chen, my friend, is truly willing to share this Pill Doctor's Way with our Li family, the Li Family Commerce Group will definitely express their gratitude, and we will not be stingy with Spirit Stones and other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures." 

Yang Chen was waiting for Li Youyan's words, and then spoke: "With these words from senior Li, I feel reassured." 

"But I don't know about this Pill Doctor's Way..." Li Youyan became hesitant to speak. 

Yang Chen smiled lightly and then said, "This Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique is quite obscure. After I learned it, the elders in my family instructed me to burn it, so the Introductory Technique is recorded in my mind. If the two seniors want it, just prepare a Blank Jade Slip for me to help you record it." 

Li Youyan didn't dare to be careless about this matter and quickly found a Blank Jade Slip to give to Yang Chen. 

Yang Chen took the Jade Slip, pulled out a brush, and wrote on it. 

What Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique? It was naturally fabricated by him. 

If he really wanted to sell the Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique, he would draw from his own Pill Doctor experience. His vast knowledge was more precious than any other Pill Doctor technique in the world! 

With his Pill Doctor experience, fooling these people from the Great Wild was an easy task, right? DiiScôver 𝒏𝒆w stori𝒆s on no/𝒗/e()/lbin(.)c/o/m

Yang Chen casually wrote dozens of lines of large characters containing basic knowledge of Pill Doctors. Although these things were incomplete, they were not completely useless. At least, it allowed the Li family members to understand some of the Pill Doctor's entrance methods, which was indeed feasible. However, it was difficult for them to learn the Pill Doctor's Way from it without ten or eight years. 

This was not because Yang Chen was stingy. His art of Pill Doctor experience can really guide people into the Pill Doctor's Way, but how can one learn to be a Pill Doctor without some talent? Even if there are not many Pill Doctors in the entire North Mountain County, it is not because there are no Pill Doctor learning methods, but because of talent. 

In this world, Alchemy is easy to learn, but the Pill Doctor's Way is as difficult as climbing to the sky. 

"Please have a look, seniors!" Yang Chen spoke calmly. 

Li Youyan couldn't wait to grab the Jade Slip, his eyes gradually brightening, extremely delighted with what Yang Chen had described. 

"I have been to the Great Wilderness and seen a Pill Doctor healing people, and I had the good fortune to hear him talk about some Pill Doctor basics. What young friend Yang Chen said, is not too different. It is unexpected that Yang Chen has the talent of a Pill Doctor and has reached the level of healing people in just one year. It is truly rare." Li Youyan's eyes revealed his amazement. 

He knew that he had to become friends with Yang Chen. 

The Pill Doctor's Way was indeed precious, but a ready-made Pill Doctor was even more precious. 

With his extensive experience, he knew very clearly that learning this Pill Doctor's Way would be very, very difficult. 

To be able to learn the Pill Doctor's Way, the word "genius" alone could not describe the other party.

Chapter 13: Face is Given to Each Other_1

At this moment, thinking about all this, Li Youyan accepted the Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique and said, "Since my young friend Yang Chen trusts me, I can't be stingy and petty either. I have already looked over this Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique, and it is indeed genuine. I just don't know what Yang Chen needs in return for this trade." 

Yang Chen smiled and said, "I only need some Spiritual Medicine resources, dozens of types, the quantity might be quite large. But I believe the Li Family Commerce Group should be able to provide them. I don't intend to make an unreasonable request either. However, this Pill Doctor's Introductory technique is indeed precious. I have obtained permission from the elders of the clan to trade it. I hope the two seniors can understand." 

Yang Chen deliberately brought up the elders of the clan, which was essentially showing the power of the Yang family's backing. 

"Haha, you're too modest, my young friend Yang Chen. Although our Li Family Commerce Group is not the best in the Great Wilderness, we believe that meeting your and the clan elders' requirements should not be difficult," Li Youyan said. 

Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction and then listed all the Spiritual Medicine resources he needed. 

When he finished listing dozens of types of Spiritual Medicine resources, Li Youyan took a sharp breath of cold air. 

These Spiritual Medicine resources were all rare and precious, yet within the Li family's capabilities. It wasn't hard to see that Yang Chen came prepared. 

Adding up all these resources would indeed cost the Li Family Commerce Group a bloody fortune. However, weighing the pros and cons, Li Youyan had no intention of refusing. 

Soon, Li Youyan said straightforwardly, "Alright, the resources that my young friend Yang Chen needs are available at our Li Family Commerce Group. However, it will take some time to gather them all. So, if my young friend trusts us, within seven days, our Li Family Commerce Group will personally deliver these resources to the clan and hand them over to you." 

Although Yang Chen wasn't entirely satisfied with not getting the resources immediately, he didn't show it on his face. He smiled and said, "Thank you, both seniors. I trust the reputation of the Li Family Commerce Group." 

"In that case, we've reached an agreement for the trade. I wonder if Yang Chen would like to sit down and chat for a while?" Li Youyan said with a chuckle. 

"I'm afraid I can't accept your kind invitation, as my maidservant is waiting outside, and I don't want to keep her waiting too long. I won't stay any longer." Yang Chen didn't really want to spend too much time with the two people who could control his life and death. After making some excuses, he intended to leave. 

Li Youyan didn't make things difficult for him and stood up, saying, "Allow me to see you off, my friend Yang Chen!" 

"Thank you, both seniors." 

Afterward, Yang Chen obtained the Fire Red Fruit and the Li Family Commerce Group's promise, and left with Gu Mingyue. 

Watching Yang Chen leave, Li Youyan and the two elders of the Li family fell into deep thought. 

"Eldest Brother, didn't that kid make too outrageous a request? So many resources... Although it won't ruin our Li Family Commerce Group, it'll definitely swallow up quite a few rare resources." The elder next to Li Youyan said. He was Li Youyan's second brother, Li Youren. 

Li Youyan smiled and said, "Didn't the kid also give us the Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique?" 

"To tell you the truth, even though the Pill Doctor's Introductory Technique is precious, his experience and judgment are obviously not sufficient. He handed it over in advance, and we didn't have to bother negotiating so much with him." Li Youren was very dissatisfied with Li Youyan's approach. 

After all, being so polite to a kid at the first layer of the Body Refining Realm seemed a bit too much for Li Youyan. 

Li Youyan sighed, "Second Brother, you only saw the surface but didn't see the depth and details of the situation. You think this kid looks foolish and inexperienced, but he's actually quite clever. Do you really think he handed over the complete method of the Pill Doctor's Way? Yes, he did, but if you look at the text and paragraphs in it, there are hints and reservations. This kid obviously has a few tricks up his sleeve." 

"He dared play us?" 

"Play? Well, it wouldn't go that far. He did hand over the Pill Doctor's method. It's just that he didn't give the full version. At most, he gave us a third of the content." Li Youyan stroked his beard. 

"A third of the content? Eldest Brother, you're still letting him have such outrageous demands?" Li Youren was puzzled. 

Li Youyan, slightly annoyed, said, "Second Brother, this is where you don't understand. Just think about it. The Yang family traded the Pill Doctor's method with us, which is already very difficult for them. The key point is not the Pill Doctor's Technique itself. Even if the kid handed over all the content of the Pill Doctor's Technique, do you think we could learn it?" 

"To tell you the truth, the Pill Doctor's Way is very difficult to get into. It's hard to even get started, let alone master it. If it were really that easy to learn, have you ever heard of any other Yang family members besides Yang Chen who have learned the Pill Doctor's Technique? No, there isn't a single one! So, it can be said that only Yang Chen has learned it." 

Li Youren still looked unconvinced and asked, "Is it really that difficult to learn the Pill Doctor's Technique?" 

Li Youyan shook his head and said, "Difficult to learn? More than that. If it weren't difficult, do you think our Great Wild Hundred Clans wouldn't have a single Pill Doctor? Have you never heard of the people who left Da Huang and attained opportunities? Hundreds of years ago, there was actually a Pill Doctor in the Great Wilderness. But in that Pill Doctor's clan, no one ever became a second Pill Doctor. What does this indicate? The requirements for Pill Doctors are extremely strict in terms of talent. It's not something you can learn just because you want to." 

Then, he continued, "This is the reason to please him. As a Pill Doctor, he will definitely be a crucial figure for many clans in the future, and the Yang family will treasure him. If we build a good relationship with him early on, we may need his help in the future when we get injured. What do these resources matter in comparison to that? You have to know, we, the Spirit Martial Realm experts, have the most trouble dealing with injuries." 

Li Youren finally had a moment of realization, "Eldest Brother, you really have a far-reaching vision. It seems that Zhao Xiaowen... " 

"The identity of Yang Chen as a Pill Doctor has already been confirmed. I don't believe that he can hide his true self from me. A Pill Doctor and a doorkeeper from another family... which one is lighter and which one is heavier, you should understand. You'll handle this. Next time my young friend Yang Chen visits our Chamber of Commerce, don't let it be too embarrassing. The matter of face is mutual." Li Youyan spoke simply and clearly. 

"Yes, Eldest Brother, I understand." Li Youren licked his lips. The two were talking in the Chamber of Commerce hall, and how could Zhao Xiaowen not hear them? 

The Li family elders were talking and they didn't bother hiding anything from him! 

Li Youren had approached and laughed coldly: "Zhao Xiaowen, you really considered Li Family Commerce Group as yours? Well, you heard what my older brother said just now. Get lost, or you'll be sorry." 

"No, please don't do this. Elder, I rely on this position as shopkeeper to make a living. Yang Chen is just a nobody, why expel me from the Li Family Commerce Group because of him? I have worked hard for so many years... " Zhao Xiaowen's eyes filled with tears as he pleaded. 

Li Youren snorted coldly: "A Pill Doctor is a nobody in your eyes? What kind of dog thing do you think you are? Get lost, or you won't even have a chance to roll." 

Zhao Xiaowen's heart turned cold, and he was filled with despair. He knew that Li Youren was not joking. 

The Li family was really planning to expel him. U//ppTodat𝒆d fr/𝒐/m nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)\/m

How could he have imagined that someone he thought was a useless person would decide his future in the blink of an eye? 

... 

At this time, Yang Chen had already returned to the Yang family, not knowing that Li Youyan and his brother were already planning to please him. Now, all he could think about was refining the Gravity Pill. With the Fire Red Fruit in hand, it was undoubtedly an additional Gravity Pill, which could guarantee him to enter the Body Refining Realm Second Layer instantly. 

The Coming of Age Ceremony was getting closer, and Yang Chen couldn't afford to be careless. Achieving greatness at the Coming of Age Ceremony was essential to him. This Body Refining Realm Second Layer was just the foundation for shocking everyone at the ceremony. 

Among the Yang family, although Yang Heng's alchemy was the strongest, his martial arts cultivation was just average. Only because of his dual cultivation in martial arts and alchemy, he got the title of a genius. 

In the Yang family, there were not a few people with stronger martial cultivation. Some even reached the astounding Third Layer of Body Refining Realm, and there were even people at the Fourth Layer. 

Yang Chen certainly couldn't afford to be careless. His advantage lay in alchemy and resource utilization. He must make perfect use of these advantages now. 

"It's a pity that the resources of Li family can't be delivered here immediately. If I could get those resources, I may not be able to achieve the perfect medicinal bath, but satisfying three to two percent should be no problem," Yang Chen murmured to himself. 

In the Great Wild Hundred Clans, resources were extremely scarce. To achieve the perfect medicinal bath effect before entering the Spirit Martial Realm, it could only depend on one's fate. After all, only the great sects could afford to play with medicinal baths in the outside world. 

"Time to start refining the Gravity Pill," Yang Chen's eyes shone brightly. 

With his thoughts, Yang Chen wasted no time, throwing the prepared materials one after another into the pill furnace. 

Fire Red Fruit as the main ingredient, supported by other materials, the Fire Control Wood burned intensely... 

... 

"Young lady, you're back!" Gu Mingyue called out from afar upon seeing Yang Caidie's return, "Where have you been these days, young lady?" 

Yang Caidie came back from somewhere, her skirt torn in several places and her face covered in dirt, showing no ladylike demeanor. However, upon closer inspection, one could see her holding several geese in her hand. 

Yang Caidie grinned, revealing her white teeth, "Bao'er loves Stewed Goose the most. The last time we ran out of it, I went hunting for more in the Monster Beast Mountain. Look at these geese, so fat." 

Naturally, the "Bao'er" she mentioned was Yang Chen. 

Gu Mingyue blinked her beautiful eyes, worried, "Young lady, I've heard that Monster Beast Mountain is very dangerous." 

"What's the harm in it if Bao'er loves Stewed Goose? No matter how dangerous, I have to go," Yang Caidie happily pinched the flesh of the goose, as if seeing Yang Chen's happy face. "By the way, what is Bao'er doing now?" 

"Young Master has been in closed-door cultivation these days. It is said that he is practicing martial arts and refining his body," Gu Mingyue said cautiously, "Young lady, I suspect that the young master has really repented this time. I even admire him now. Following him gives me a sense of security." 

Yang Caidie stood there blankly, "How many days has he been in closed-door cultivation?" 

"Three days, I think. He hasn't come out at all. I'm worried that the young master is hungry, so I quietly left some food by the window, but he never touched it," Gu Mingyue said carefully. 

Yang Caidie pondered for a moment, then said, dejectedly, "Don't say anything more." 

"Young lady, what's wrong?" 

"When I think of Bao'er practicing martial arts and the pain and fatigue of his training, I want to cry as soon as I think of him suffering. What's the point of practicing martial arts for three days without eating or drinking? Wouldn't it be better if his older sister did it for him?" Yang Caidie didn't know where she got a kitchen knife from, "nevermind, let's deal with these geese first, or I'll feel suffocated."

Chapter 14: My Younger Brother Should Be a Genius_1

Gu Mingyue could tell just how much Yang Caidie doted on Yang Chen. 

Who in the Yang family didn't know about Yang Caidie's love for Yang Chen? Even a tiny scratch on Yang Chen's body could break her heart. Yang Chen had grown up under her protection since he was a child. 

Take Yang Heng for example; he dared only mock Yang Chen verbally and compete with him in alchemy. If he dared to harm a single hair on Yang Chen's head, Yang Caidie would fight with Yang Heng's entire family. Even Yang Heng's father, who was more powerful than Yang Caidie, dared not provoke her because she was an unstoppable force when enraged. 

In a nutshell, if anyone dared to hurt her brother, they would either take her life or she would take theirs. 

Once Yang Caidie got angry, she could not be stopped even by nine bulls. 

Gu Mingyue didn't know whether having such a valiant sister who loved him so much was a good thing or a bad thing for Yang Chen. 

Yang Chen was now wholeheartedly dedicated to his cultivation in seclusion and had no idea what was happening in the outside world. He had already concocted the Gravity Pill, which he took early, and was now in the process of refining and integrating it into his body. Meanwhile, his martial arts cultivation continued to advance. 

For Yang Chen, it was very easy to concoct the Gravity Pill. 

As long as he had the materials, he could guarantee the success of the pill. 

Unfortunately, there was only one Fire Red Fruit. If he could concoct more Gravity Pills, even if the effect of using one would be diminished, reaching the Third Layer of Body Refining Realm would not be a problem for him. 

However, a single Gravity Pill could definitely help Yang Chen break through the First Layer of the Body Refining Realm and even show signs of impacting the Third Layer. 

About an hour later, the color on Yang Chen's face gradually returned to normal. At that moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and his Qi underwent a significant change compared to the past. It wasn't difficult to see that after the refining of the Gravity Pill, he had entered the Second Layer of the Body Refining Realm from the First Layer. 

He now possessed a strength of more than 500 jin. 

Body Refining Realm First Layer, 100 jin of strength. 

Body Refining Realm Second Layer, 400 jin of strength. 

From then on, each additional layer would add 300 jin of strength. 

Now, Yang Chen was in the middle-to-late stage of the Second Layer of the Body Refining Realm. As long as he could break through the 700 jin threshold, he could enter the Third Layer. 

"I've never had this kind of strength throughout my whole body in the past." Yang Chen sighed and lamented in his heart. 

In his previous life, he was just an ordinary person. A strength of 100 jin was too difficult for him, let alone the current 500 jin. 

What did 500 jin of strength represent? 

It represented that his casual punch could shatter boulders. 

Yang Chen muttered, "It's a pity that the materials for concocting Gravity Pills are limited. At most, I could only reach the Second Layer of the Body Refining Realm now. Moreover, my alchemy equipment is too crude. I lack a Strange Fire and an innate fire, and my pill furnace is the most ordinary kind. I don't even have a dedicated pill refining room." 

Strange Fire and pill furnaces were valuable treasures that helped in alchemy. 

Fire control was an important part. If one possessed a Strange Fire, it would be much more efficient, and a valuable pill furnace even more so. 

These two things were not easily obtained, especially Strange Fire, which was rare. In his previous life, Yang Chen did have a Strange Fire called 'Taiyuan Gold Fire' - an unusual type among the Strange Fires, which he had spent a lot to acquire. In this life, he didn't know if he would have the chance to encounter Strange Fire again. 

A super-grade alchemist needed Strange Fire as an indispensable tool. Moreover, Strange Fire was a symbol of an alchemist's status. 

"These Strange Fires and pill furnaces are indispensable for alchemists. Unfortunately, it is impossible to obtain them in a short time. To reduce the burden of alchemy and make it more efficient, I can only use Elder Yang's Pill Refining Room." Yang Chen couldn't help but laugh. 

With his alchemy level, the success rate of concocting Gravity Pills would certainly be 100%. 

However, the advantages of a pill refining room were something every alchemist desired, as it could make the alchemy process easier. 

"It seems I'll have to visit elder Yang again when I have the chance." Yang Chen thought to himself. 

"Gurgle..." 

"Uh, I'm a little hungry." Yang Chen showed an awkward expression on his face. N/nêw n0vel chap/ers are published o/n n0v/e/(lb)i(n.)co/m

... 

Although he had set foot on the martial path, only a master in the Spirit Martial Realm could avoid eating grains. As a cultivator at the Body Refining Realm like him, having daily meals was still essential. At most, he could hold out longer than ordinary people. But after not eating for three days, Yang Chen was starving. 

At the dining table, Yang Caidie had prepared a stewed goose and a table full of side dishes that she and Gu Mingyue had made. 

"Come on, eat quickly. You haven't eaten for three days; you must be starving," Yang Caidie said worriedly, her pretty face full of concern. 

Gu Mingyue blinked her big eyes but didn't speak. However, her thoughts were similar to Yang Caidie's. Seeing that Yang Chen had been cultivating in his room for three consecutive days without stepping outside, they felt worried and uneasy. They knew that Yang Chen had never been so diligent before. 

Yang Chen looked at the stewed goose in front of him and then at Yang Caidie and Gu Mingyue. A bittersweet feeling, like a trickle of water, flowed into his heart, making him sigh in his heart. 

He looked quite presentable, but what about Yang Caidie? His sister's dress was dirty as if she had fought with someone, and the corner of it was torn. As for Gu Mingyue, ever since he had known her, she had changed her clothes very rarely.Yang Chen had met many women in his previous life, and it was natural for women to love beauty. Which woman doesn't like to dress herself up beautifully? But what about Yang Caidie and Gu Mingyue? Do they not love beauty? No, they left better conditions for themselves, dressed handsomely, but it was tough for both of them. 

Observing these details, Yang Chen clenched his fists, his heart determined. If the women around him couldn't live a good life, what's the point of him being reborn? What's the significance of not being reborn? 

With this in mind, Yang Chen already had a plan. 

Just then, Yang Caidie, with a tiger's head and a careful tone, said, "Chen, sister has something to tell you." 

"What is it?" Yang Chen was quite curious. 

"Well, could you please stop cultivating martial arts? You've secluded yourself for three days, and your face doesn't look the same as before." Yang Caidie said with a heartache. 

This made Yang Chen sigh: "Sister, you always advise me not to set foot on the martial arts path, but haven't you also come this far step by step through hardship?" 

Yang Caidie shook her head like a rattle drum, earnestly saying: "Darling, our nature is different. I started practicing when I was little, and martial arts itself must begin with basic training at a young age. You're at this age now. If you practice again, it would be hard to catch up with your peers." 

Yang Chen chuckled, "Sister, that's not necessarily true!" 

"What's not certain?" Yang Caidie blinked her eyes. 

"Actually, during these three days of seclusion, my cultivation has not been without gain." Yang Chen said with a smile. 

Yang Caidie may be fierce, but she is not foolish. Upon hearing this, she understood and asked, "Can you achieve anything in just three days?" 

It is important to know that laying a foundation is crucial for martial artists. Many children who start training at the age of four or five often need to reach their early teens to enter the first layer of the Body Refining Realm. If they can reach the second layer, they are geniuses. 

The later stages are even more difficult. Generally, it takes about forty to fifty years of age to reach the Body Refining Realm's ninth layer or its peak. As for breaking through the Body Refining Realm to reach the Spirit Martial Realm, it depends largely on luck and opportunity. The Yang family, in fact, doesn't have many practitioners in the Spirit Martial Realm, which shows its rarity. 

Although the Body Refining Realm is not as rare as the Spirit Martial Realm, a solid foundation and slow progress must be achieved from childhood. Yang Caidie couldn't understand what her brother could have achieved in these three days. 

Yang Chen smiled softly, calm as ever: "Sister, Ming Yue, come with me to the courtyard." 

As he spoke, Yang Chen laughed and strode into the courtyard. 

Various weights of stones were placed in the courtyard. Martial artists referred to them as 'training stones,' which were commonly used for practice. Another function was to test the strength of someone in the Body Refining Realm. If a person can lift a 300 jin stone, it means they have reached the peak of the first level of the Refining Realm and are close to the second level. 

The Yang family's "Coming of Age Ceremony" also relied on "training stones" to test the strength and achievements of the young generation in the clan. Geniuses like Yang Heng would most likely test themselves every day. 

As a female genius of the Yang family, Yang Caidie naturally had some of these in her courtyard as well. 

There were stones weighing from fifty jin to one thousand five hundred jin in the yard. 

At this moment, Yang Chen stood in the courtyard with his hands on his back, "Sister, I'll use the training stones to test my current strength. Just watch." 

Yang Caidie said worriedly, "Darling, don't push yourself too hard. Start with a fifty jin stone! Cultivating martial arts must be gradual and ongoing..." 

She kept nagging, but it seemed like Yang Chen didn't hear a word, moving forward from the fifty jin stone, then to one hundred jin, one hundred fifty jin, two hundred jin... 

"Young lady, Young master, he..." Gu Mingyue couldn't keep her composure. 

Yang Caidie was dumbfounded, not knowing what Yang Chen was up to. In fact, if Yang Chen could lift a fifty jin stone, she would definitely be overjoyed because it meant that her brother was a genius who could almost enter the first layer of the Body Refining Realm in just three days. 

However, her brother didn't even spare the fifty jin stone a glance. 

What's going on? 

Yang Chen finally stopped beside a 500 jin stone. 

He did not rub his fists like everyone else, but simply patted his palms, embraced the huge stone, and then shouted, "Up!" 

In an instant, the 500 jin stone seemed to no longer weigh 500 jin. Yang Chen effortlessly lifted it over his head, holding it high up. 

The next moment, Yang Chen threw the gigantic stone down with a thud. 

Five hundred jin, successfully lifted. 

This left Gu Mingyue with wide eyes, her mouth slightly open, tempting and exceptional, "Miss...Miss, did you accidentally switch the placement of the fifty jin and five hundred jin stones again?" 

"No, I didn't..." Yang Caidie confirmed that she had not misplaced it because the noise of the stone falling on the ground wasn't something a fifty jin stone could make. 

Surprise didn't lack in her eyes compared to Gu Mingyue. At this moment, her chest heaved, those proud peaks provoking endless imagination. 

Gu Mingyue didn't know what to do: "Then how did Young Master...how did he do it?" 

Yang Caidie mumbled, continuing to mumble for a while before gulping down saliva, "My brother...might be a genius!"

Chapter 15: What is Generosity?_1

What does 500 Jin represent? 

It signifies that Yang Chen has reached the Body Refining Realm Second Layer, and he is not far from the Body Refining Realm Third Layer. Such an achievement for a thirteen-year-old boy can be considered neither good nor bad. In the Yang family, it can't be called outstanding, only excellent. 

But what if one reaches the Body Refining Realm Second Layer from a weakling in just three days? 

Yes, it's impossible for an ordinary person to achieve the Second Layer of the Body Refining Realm in just three days. 

But that doesn't mean a genius can't do it! 

Genius! A very admirable word. 

In the Yang family, there are many who claim to be geniuses, and many who are considered geniuses by others. For instance, Yang Heng's older brother Yang Wu, who also reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer when he was thirteen years old, is known as a genius. But what kind of genius is he? The Great Wilderness has seen real geniuses, like those who reached the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of eighteen. Now that's a true demon genius. 

At that time, wasn't the speed of his cultivation similar to his younger brother? To go from an inexperienced ordinary person, to achieving the Body Refining Realm Second Layer after just three days of seclusion? 

She didn't know that Yang Chen had already started practicing martial arts and thought that her younger brother had been cultivating for only three days. 

But in reality, Yang Chen's real cultivation time wasn't actually three days, but it wasn't all that different either. 

Now, Yang Chen clapped his hands, turned around and smiled, "Older Sister, what do you think?" 

Yang Caidie didn't say anything, but her eyes were moist. She hugged Yang Chen tightly with a 'wow' sound, her tears dripping down, making this woman even more stunning. She completely ignored the rules about not being too intimate between men and women, hugging Yang Chen tightly, almost suffocating him. 

"My dear, it's my fault. If I had known you were a genius earlier, I wouldn't have held you back for so long." Yang Caidie felt guilty and regretful. Many times, she just didn't want Yang Chen to suffer so much. 

Yang Chen was taken aback by Yang Caidie's fierce appearance, and soon he couldn't help but laugh, "Older Sister, it's okay, it's fine now. Don't cry." 

Yang Caidie cried even harder, making Yang Chen feel helpless. Perhaps this woman's tears were not just because of guilt, but also years of grievances. Before, Yang Caidie couldn't express these grievances, but in reality, how could a woman support a family alone for so many years without any bitterness? 

However, with these grievances, Yang Caidie couldn't tell Yang Chen in the past. But now, upon seeing Yang Chen's talent, it seemed as if a key had unlocked her door of grievances, and she couldn't help but let them flow. 

Gu Mingyue also wiped her tears, sobbing, mumbling to herself, "My young master is a genius, my young master is a genius..." 

... 

Yang Chen began to doubt whether showing off his strength was the right decision. Because ever since Gu Mingyue followed him out, her big eyes were full of admiration. It was as if she was bewitched, and even her walk was full of confidence. 

It took Yang Chen some effort to comfort Yang Caidie before he planned to go to Elder Yang's place, taking Gu Mingyue with him. As a result, the little girl's eyes never left him the moment she stepped outside, following him closely like he was her idol. 

Gu Mingyue is now full of confidence. In fact, albeit Zhou Huaiyi's betrayal, he did make a good point. In the past, the servants of Yang Chen's house found it difficult to hold their heads high outside and even dared not say they were Yang Chen's servants, for fear of being laughed at. 

Even if Gu Mingyue didn't admit it, how could she not have a trace of inferiority in her heart? 

But now, it's different. 

No matter what others know, in her eyes, her young master is a genius. 

"Ming Yue, remember to be respectful when you speak to Second Master." Yang Chen instructed her. 

"Don't worry, Young Master." Gu Mingyue smiled. 

Yang Chen nodded, without any unnecessary concerns, as Gu Mingyue, although young, was quite thoughtful about manners. 

Going to Elder Yang's place was something Yang Chen had to do. After all, Elder Yang had already instructed him to go there and take a look. Even in his previous life, he was outstanding in the Way of Alchemy and shocked the secular world. But in this life, he was just an ordinary person in the Yang family. Despite his recent outstanding performance, he still needed to show enough respect to his elders. 

Moreover, the alchemy environment at Elder Yang's place was much better than his own, and Yang Chen was more than happy to practice alchemy there. Ch𝒆êck out l𝒂t𝒆st 𝒏𝒐v𝒆l𝒔 on n/o/v𝒆/l/bin(.)c/𝒐/m

But, he didn't know if it was a coincidence or not. Just halfway there, he suddenly ran into his long-time rival in the Yang family, Yang Heng. 

It was not clear how Zhou Huaiyi pleased Yang Heng, but the previously flatterer Xiao Hui was now replaced by Zhou Huaiyi. Now, Zhou Huaiyi was fawning over Yang Heng, following him closely and bowing low in submission. 

Yang Heng was also in high spirits now. The source of his high spirits was a beautiful young girl beside him. The girl was probably about thirteen or fourteen years old, and she indeed looked stunning. However, from Yang Chen's perspective, there was a coldness in the girl's eyes, suggesting a mean nature. 

Looking at Yang Heng's momentum, it seemed that he had launched a crazy pursuit of this girl, and it was clearly effective. At least, the girl seemed to have opened her heart to him.

Chapter 15: What is Generosity?_2

Yang Chen didn't plan to deal with Yang Heng and intended to just pass by. However, his wonderful thoughts did not mean Yang Heng felt the same. 

When Yang Chen saw Yang Heng, Yang Heng saw Yang Chen as well. He was thinking about how to showcase his abilities in front of Sun Qiaomei, and after seeing Yang Chen, an idea struck him. This was a great opportunity, wasn't it? 

However, Yang Heng couldn't openly cause trouble for Yang Chen; he had to put on an act of magnanimity. He glanced at Zhou Huaiyi and gave him a sufficient hint. 

Zhou Huaiyi managed to push aside Xiao Hui, the servant who used to be very good at flattering, and became one of Yang Heng's confidants for a reason; his ability to read people was strong. As soon as his master gave him a look, Zhou Huaiyi immediately understood and said sarcastically, "Oh my, isn't that Yang Chen? The Coming of Age Ceremony is almost here, and yet here you are idling with a maid. You two are a perfect match of 'uselessness'." 

Having received Yang Heng's hint, Zhou Huaiyi spoke with full confidence, without any worries of Yang Chen seeking revenge. 

This made Yang Chen abandon the idea of just passing by and laugh instead. He turned around and looked at Yang Heng and Zhou Huaiyi. 

Yang Heng clicked his tongue and said, "Qiaomei, I forgot to introduce you." 

"No need for an introduction. I already know Yang Chen, the trash of the Yang family. Yang Heng, at least you're considered one of the geniuses in the Yang family, so you should have some discernment in choosing your acquaintances. It's better to stay away from trash like him, lest you catch bad luck and lower our status." Sun Qiaomei yawned lazily and spoke. 

She had already heard about the useless Yang Chen in the Yang family, and more importantly, Yang Chen's older sister had conflicts with the Sun family, which made her more willing to mock and ridicule him. After all, such a weakling wouldn't dare to talk back. 

Yang Heng also chimed in, "Qiaomei, you're right. Look at my servant's mouth; he just can't help but say these things. But I must admit, he does have a point: my servant is just an honest person who speaks his mind!" 

Zhou Huaiyi quickly apologized, as if he had truly misspoken. 

This made Yang Chen squint slightly, speaking faintly, "Yang Heng, you and your servant seem to be having quite a good time together. By the way, Zhou Huaiyi is your servant, right? Do you want me to teach him how a servant should speak, and know their place?" 

"Yang Chen, why are you lowering yourself to a servant's level? Or does that just show how narrow-minded you are? Besides, my servant may be blunt, but what he said is true, right? Hahaha." Yang Heng laughed out loud. 

Gu Mingyue stamped her foot angrily at the side, "Yang Heng, you're the real waste!" 

Yang Chen waved his hand to stop Gu Mingyue, then smiled and said, "Yang Heng, you said Zhou Huaiyi was telling the truth just now, right?" 

"Wasn't he?" Yang Heng asked back. 

Yang Chen clicked his tongue, "You seem to have forgotten a few things, Yang Heng. A while ago, you lost to me and gave me three hundred spirit stones. I'm quite curious. If I'm a waste, then what are you? The worst of the worst? After all, you appear to be my defeated opponent no matter how you look at it." 

Originally, as members of the same clan, Yang Chen didn't want to completely fall out with Yang Heng. However, Yang Heng was extremely aggressive and showed no respect for him, taking Yang Chen's tolerance as weakness. He had to let his opponent know that his personality might not be vengeful, but he wasn't someone who didn't understand the word 'retribution' either. 

If Yang Heng was really looking for trouble, then Yang Chen wouldn't mind bringing up the fact that he had lost to him when Yang Heng wanted to show off. 

Indeed, Yang Heng wanted to show off now, at least by comparing himself to Yang Chen, he would feel superior and confident. However, he suddenly remembered that he had lost to Yang Chen before, and Yang Chen actually had the guts to bring it up. 

Yang Chen's words instantly made Sun Qiaomei frown. Now was the time of the Coming of Age Ceremony, so it was her turn to choose her spouse and decide who to ally with the Yang family. She had considered Yang Heng as her second choice, so she was indifferent to his performance and wanted to observe him more deeply. 

Hearing Yang Chen's words, she became instantly interested. 

Yang Heng obviously noticed Sun Qiaomei's thoughts and flew into a rage, "Yang Chen, you're slandering me! When have I ever lost to you?!" 

"Oh? You're right; it's easy to deny such things. But spirit stones won't lie. Three hundred spirit stones are quite a sum. If it's possible, why not show off your wealth, Yang Heng? So that Miss Sun doesn't think of you as a penniless wretch with no sense of security." Yang Chen said calmly. 

This sentence was like a silver needle, piercing Yang Heng's heart and making it bleed. 

Sun Qiaomei raised her eyebrows, intrigued by Yang Chen's words. She was genuinely curious about how many spirit stones this young genius Yang Heng had. 

Where would Yang Heng have any spirit stones now? The 300 spirit stones he had were all lost to Yang Chen, and the few remaining on hand weren't even enough to lose face. 

But how could Yang Heng admit to this? He shouted angrily, "Yang Chen, who do you think you are? Why should I tell you how many spirit stones I have?" 

"Well, you have a point. I've always heard that you, Yang Heng, are very generous. I heard that my former servant Zhou Huaiyi chose to serve you because you were a much more generous master than me. How about this: Why don't you give Zhou Huaiyi something now? Otherwise, if he feels betrayed for choosing you over me, it wouldn't be a good thing." Yang Chen spoke calmly. 

There were many ways to deal with Yang Heng, but before, Yang Chen simply didn't bother to use them. 

Upon hearing Yang Chen's words, Zhou Huaiyi gulped down saliva. Honestly, since coming to Yang Heng, he had been promoted several times but hadn't received any real tangible benefits. 

Yang Chen saw Yang Heng's face turning the color of a pig's liver, and slowly said, "It seems like your 'generosity,' Yang Heng, is all just for show. Since you like comparing yourself to me, let's compare. Mingyue, here are 200 spirit stones, take them as a reward from your young master." DiiScôver 𝒏𝒆w stori𝒆s on no/𝒗/e()/lbin(.)c/o/m

As he spoke, Yang Chen took out a bag of spirit stones, a total of 200, and handed them to Gu Mingyue without blinking. He then turned his gaze to Yang Heng. 

His meaning was very simple. 

You were bragging so much just now, weren't you? 

If you're capable, why don't you give Zhou Huaiyi 200 spirit stones as well?

Chapter 16: Seeing Feng Xuewu Again_1

Seeing Yang Chen casually take out two hundred spirit stones, Sun Qiaomei next to Yang Heng was immediately struck with awe. Her gaze on Yang Chen turned strange. It was no joke, these were two hundred spirit stones, not some cheap trinkets from the street! 

Do you know what two hundred spirit stones represent? 

Yang Heng used to have more than three hundred spirit stones, but having more than three hundred spirit stones didn't mean he could casually give away two hundred to a maid. When Sun Qiaomei saw that the two hundred spirit stones ultimately went to Gu Mingyue, her expression changed. 

This was simply a waste of resources. 

There were so many things that could be done with two hundred spirit stones, and they were given to a maid? 

Why give them to a maid? 

If they were given to her, she would have accepted without hesitation. She might even consider setting her sights on Yang Chen for a spouse. Now her heart ached as if it was bleeding—two hundred spirit stones. 

Her eyes looked at Yang Heng, wondering if everyone in the Yang family was so generous. That's right, people said Yang Chen was a waste out there, casually giving away two hundred spirit stones. What about you, Yang Heng? Aren't you quite famous outside?! 

If it was like this for Sun Qiaomei, there was even less need to mention Zhou Huaiyi. 

Zhou Huaiyi stared eagerly at Yang Heng, and his eyes couldn't be more clear. How could he not want these two hundred spirit stones? Two hundred spirit stones... working hard at the Yang family for more than a decade, he probably only earned that much. There was no way; how much could a servant earn? 

The two hundred spirit stones that Yang Chen gave to Gu Mingyue had wiped out his decade of hard work. 

He couldn't help but think to himself... 

He wasn't expecting Yang Heng to give him two hundred spirit stones, but he would be fine with something a little less generous too. 

However, all he could see was Yang Heng's increasingly ugly face. As for those spirit stones that could make people beam with joy, he didn't encounter even one. 

Would Yang Heng not want to squander just like that? 

But he didn't have any spirit stones. 

Last time he spent more than three hundred spirit stones, it nearly used up all his wealth. If he had to hand out the remaining spirit stones, he would have nothing left. If he were to ask his father for more, his father would probably break his legs. 

Thinking of this, Yang Heng was raging with anger. He clenched his teeth and said, "Yang Chen, is it interesting to play such childish games?" 

Yang Chen couldn't help but laugh. "Childish games? Yang Heng, remember that these spirit stones were all taken from you. If you think these spirit stones are just childish games, then you don't even have the ability to play them. What else can you say?" 

"I believe, Miss Sun here wouldn't want to be with a man who can't even handle childish matters." 

After saying this, Yang Chen glanced slightly at Zhou Huaiyi, "Zhou Huaiyi, it seems like your new master doesn't care much about you." 

Zhou Huaiyi was boasting just now, but now when he heard Yang Chen's words, his face turned red, and he couldn't say a word. 

He was already regretting it somewhat in his heart. 

He had betrayed Yang Chen long ago, reporting to Yang Heng about Gu Mingyue and Yang Chen's relationship. Although Yang Heng had promoted him many times, what exactly had he gained? Could it be even ten percent as useful as these two hundred spirit stones? He now cursed Yang Heng's ancestors in his heart, but so what? Was there any use in regretting now? 

"Mingyue, let's go!" Yang Chen smiled slightly. 

Gu Mingyue looked at Yang Heng's angry and embarrassed expression, not knowing how to vent her anger. She felt relieved seeing Yang Heng suffer the consequences of his own actions. Yang Heng had caused them trouble time and time again, affecting both Yang Chen and her. Now, seeing Yang Heng suffer the consequences, she naturally felt a sense of satisfaction. 

However, just as she was about to follow her young master and leave, suddenly, another sneering voice abruptly resounded. 

"Yang Heng, you just lost to this loser because of a momentary carelessness. It's not that big of a deal. Spirit stones? Heh, as long as you make a name for yourself in the Coming of Age Ceremony and rise up, what's the big deal with two hundred spirit stones? The clan will naturally reward you. As for him, a cripple who can't cultivate, his true colors will naturally be revealed during the Clan Gathering. By then, will you even care about a meager two or three hundred spirit stones?" 

The mocking tone of this voice was even more extreme than Yang Heng's. Fôll0w current novÊls o/n n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(c/o/m)

Hearing this voice, Yang Heng felt as if he saw a savior. Turning his head, he saw a young man even taller and more imposing than him, followed by a beautiful young girl whose appearance was slightly better than Sun Qiaomei's, slowly walking over. 

The young girl clung tightly to the man, showing her affection like a little bird relying on a person, appearing obedient. It was obvious that they had already set their relationship, openly without any disguise even in public, unlike Sun Qiaomei and Yang Heng, whose relationship wasn't even established yet. 

"Brother!" 

Elation crossed Yang Heng's face when he saw the tall and imposing young man, and he said. 

Yang Chen looked at the sudden appearance of this young man, and his eyes showed a solemn color. 

With just a slight memory recall, he knew this person's identity.This man was none other than Yang Heng's older brother, who was born three years earlier and named Yang Wu. Yang Wu was a bona fide martial arts genius in the Yang family, having reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer at the same age as Yang Heng. Yang Wu was a true standout in the Yang family and was expected to win the championship title at this year's Yang Family Clan Gathering. 

Yang Wu could be said to be the jewel of the Yang family, not only born with a golden spoon in his mouth but also possessing astonishing talent. 

As for the woman by his side, she was the young lady of a small clan, the Yu family. This woman was indeed beautiful, but her eyes contained a hint of cunning, making her seem like a difficult woman to control. 

It was unclear whether Yang Wu knew this, but he seemed to genuinely believe that the young lady of the Yu family was an easy woman to handle. 

"Brother, you're right. I just lost to him because of a momentary lapse. A person who can't practice martial arts is ultimately just a piece of trash. At the Coming of Age Ceremony, his true colors will be revealed," Yang Heng said viciously. 

After careful thought, Sun Qiaomei also felt that Yang Heng's words made sense and calmly said, "If he can't practice martial arts, then he's just a piece of waste material in the end." 

In the past, Yang Chen was treated like a greenhouse flower by his older sister and didn't practice martial arts. Many people thought he was unable to cultivate and lacked the talent for it. For a time, rumors spread, and many believed that Yang Chen had no talent for martial arts and was a genuine piece of trash. 

"You're not allowed to insult our young master. Our young master is a genius!" Gu Mingyue angrily scolded. 

At this time, Zhou Huaiyi seemed to have regained his confidence and chuckled, "Genius? Gu Mingyue, you should know very well whether your young master is a genius or not." 

"Now is the time for the Coming of Age Ceremony, and many young talents from the Yang family have made friends from foreign clans. Hehe, Yang Chen, you don't seem to have a single person beside you. Oh, right. You, a martial arts waste, how could anyone from other clans want to get to know you?" Yang Wu sneered. 

Yang Chen touched his chin and didn't rush to speak. 

At present, the Coming of Age Ceremony for all major tribes was about to begin, and many young masters and young ladies would move between the major tribes and start choosing their spouses. Some geniuses from certain tribes would become the favorites and admired targets of the young ladies from other major families even before the Coming of Age Ceremony began. 

Of course, these young masters and young ladies would also carefully choose. After all, no one knew the exact weight of each other before the Coming of Age Ceremony began. 

Sun Qiaomei remained cautious even though the outside world praised Yang Heng highly. As the young lady of the Sun family, she treated Yang Heng as a second choice and kept him hanging. 

As for Yang Wu, he was more outstanding. Although the Coming of Age Ceremony had not yet begun, he had quickly captured the heart of the young lady of the Yu family. Now, their relationship had been established, and the young lady of the Yu family was already Yang Wu's fiancée. The wedding was scheduled to take place shortly after the Coming of Age Ceremony. 

This was the benefit of having strength. Before the Coming of Age Ceremony, talented youths from foreign tribes would try their best to befriend each other. After all, once the ceremony was over, the dazzling individuals at the event would undoubtedly gain support from the Yang family. Spirit Stones, Cultivation Methods, and training would all be provided without lacking anything. 

Why did Yang Caidie have so many Spirit Stones? 

It was because Yang Caidie had outstanding talent after the Coming of Age Ceremony, and her spirit stones were given to her by the Yang family. 

When his thoughts reached this point, Yang Chen rubbed his nose. As it turned out, he was truly the poorest among them. With the Coming of Age Ceremony just around the corner, he didn't even have a single friend. As for the young ladies of some families looking for him, that was simply impossible. 

"Brother, you're right. This Yang Chen is just a piece of garbage. Haha, the Coming of Age Ceremony is about to begin, and not a single woman from the foreign clans has taken a fancy to him. On the contrary, it seems that you and my sister-in-law have already established a relationship." Yang Heng hastily flattered. His brother was much more outstanding than he was. 

In the future, he was bound to become a high-ranking member of the Yang family. 

Yang Wu didn't say anything, but the young girl in his arms snuggled against him and slowly said, "The relationship is already set, but Yang Heng, don't ever compare this trash to your brother. That would be an insult to your brother. Women from foreign tribes, as long as they're not blind, probably wouldn't want a martial arts waste, right?" 

"Perhaps some exiled trash women could appreciate this Yang Chen. After all, Yang Chen's future fate may mainly consist of exile," Sun Qiaomei said lazily. 

As these people talked back and forth, mocking him, Yang Chen's mood leveled out. 

However, just as he was about to speak, suddenly the surrounding crowd became lively. 

"Look, who is that?" 

"My goodness, it's the young miss from the Feng family, the Feng family's young lady Feng Xuewu is actually here at our Yang family!" 

"How is that possible? Why would the Feng family's young lady come to our Yang family?" 

The Yang family was a middle-ranking tribe among the Hundred Clans. 

Thus, even if there were some marriage alliances, most of them would involve middle-ranking tribes. For instance, those geniuses from small tribes who sought connections with the Yang family's talents wanted to climb higher branches. Like the young lady, Yu Jia, in Yang Wu's arms, she also wanted to establish a relationship with the Yang family. 

However, there was a gap between middle-ranking tribes and great tribes. The Feng family was a great tribe, so it would be rare for anyone from a great tribe to attend the Yang family's Coming of Age Ceremony. The social classes were different. 

The Feng family was among the best in the great tribes, and Feng Xuewu had been recognized as a top genius a few years ago. She was one of the Three Great Golden Hairpins in the vast wilderness, a figure that the Yang family members would never even dare to think about getting close to, even Yang Wu. 

Now that Feng Xuewu was here at the Yang family, it naturally caused a lot of discussion. 

When Yang Chen saw Feng Xuewu arrive, his eyes showed a puzzled look, but soon he showed a hint of a smile because Feng Xuewu looked at him among the crowd.

Chapter 17: Beautiful Dreams Will Ultimately Shatter

"Miss Feng's arrival at such a sensitive time as the 'Coming of Age Ceremony' must be because she has noticed some talents in our Yang family." 

"I wonder which young and outstanding man from the Yang family is so exceptional that he can catch the attention of the Feng family!" 

"The Feng family is one of the Great Tribes. Whoever can become the son-in-law of the Feng family is destined to have a bright future." 

"And it's the Young Miss of the Feng family!" 

Feng Xuewu, with her status among the women of the Feng family, was bound to become a heroine in the Land of Hundreds of Clans. Even within the Feng family, she held considerable weight with her current strength. 

Yang Heng was extremely excited to see Feng Xuewu's arrival, "Big brother, Feng Xuewu is probably here for you. Look, she looked towards us." 

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Yang Wu was also extremely excited, but he still calmly said, "I don't think Miss Feng came to the Yang family to find me. Perhaps she came to find an elder of the family?" 

He still had some self-awareness. Although he was considered a top-tier talent within the Yang family, there was still a huge gap between him and Feng Xuewu. 

"Brother, don't think too much, Feng Xuewu already looked towards us. Who else nearby could be more outstanding than you? She probably came here for you. After all, your exemplary performance in this area is well-known." Yang Heng hurriedly said. 

If his brother could establish a relationship with Feng Xuewu, then their situation would be completely different. He would also benefit immensely from it. Then who in the Yang family would not have to consider his feelings? 

This made the young lady from the Yu family's face change slightly, and her eyes began to turn cold and malicious. 

What did it matter to her if Yang Wu could establish a relationship with Feng Xuewu? 

Yang Wu, seemingly unconcerned with the young lady's feelings, let go of her hand and walked towards Feng Xuewu with a smile, "Hello, Miss Feng." 

"Oh, who are you?" Feng Xuewu looked at Yang Wu indifferently. 

Yang Wu was dumbfounded. Wasn't Feng Xuewu here to find him? How could she not even know who he was? 

Feeling extremely embarrassed, Yang Wu said, "Miss Feng, I am Yang Wu." 

"Yang Wu? I don't know you." Feng Xuewu said calmly. 

Yang Wu's scalp tingled, and his face gradually darkened. He always felt that Feng Xuewu was not looking for him. There was still a gap between his status and that of Feng Xuewu. 

However, he was still unwilling to accept it and said, "Which elder in the clan did Miss Feng come to find? Perhaps I can help lead the way." 

Deep down, he believed that among the entire Yang family, no other young talents could be compared to Feng Xuewu. 

Feng Xuewu didn't immediately answer, just giving Yang Wu a seemingly amused glance. 

This smile seemed to be as beautiful as a blooming flower, but upon closer inspection, one could perceive the subtle undertones behind it. 

Upon sensing this undertone, Yang Wu couldn't help but feel goosebumps. 

Feng Xuewu had noticed Yang Chen upon her arrival, as well as the scene where Yang Wu and his brother Yang Heng were causing trouble for Yang Chen. 

Yang Chen was the benefactor who had saved Feng Xuewu's mother's life, so naturally, she didn't care about Yang Wu's status and wouldn't give him a pleasant face. She was very willing to help Yang Chen. 

Feng Xuewu said unhurriedly, "Who told you I came to find an elder of the Yang family? Today I came here to find a young man from your Yang family. His name is Yang Chen." 

"Yang Chen?" Yang Wu was suddenly taken aback, his face changing dramatically, "Miss Feng, you must be mistaken." 

"What, are you questioning my words?" Feng Xuewu said leisurely. 

It was just this seemingly casual sentence that scared Yang Wu into trembling all over, not daring to be ambiguous, "No, I don't dare." 

He dared to provoke others, but not Feng Xuewu. 

If he provoked Feng Xuewu, even his father would not support him. 

"Young brother Yang Chen." Feng Xuewu didn't even give Yang Wu a straight glance and walked towards Yang Chen with her hands behind her back. As she moved her steps, she looked like a fairy among flowers, beautiful yet elegant, dignified yet lively, with a serene smile. The other young men of the Yang family stared in awe, their bodies frozen in place. 

This was truly stunning beauty, unparalleled in elegance. Compared with Feng Xuewu, those ladies from the Small Clans seemed like vulgar makeup.Yang Chen really didn't expect Feng Xuewu to suddenly appear in the Yang family today, and even helped him out of the predicament. Naturally, he wouldn't be negligent and said with a bow, "Miss Feng." 

Their conversation caused the young talents of the Yang family and the foreign clansmen around them to suddenly freeze in their tracks. 

"What's going on?" 

Someone couldn't believe their own eyes: "Why would Miss Feng talk to this piece of trash? And it seems like they know each other." 

When Feng Xuewu called Yang Chen her brother, it undoubtedly made him the target of everyone's attention. 

Yang Chen secretly smiled bitterly to himself. According to his plan, he didn't want to make a high profile before the Coming of Age Ceremony. However, it seemed that it would be hard for him not to become famous when Feng Xuewu appeared and waved to him today. In just a few days, not only the Yang family, but the nearby clans would be spreading the news that he knew Feng Xuewu. 

Feng Xuewu's identity was just too sensitive. 

Feng Xuewu now stood beside Yang Chen, glanced at Yang Heng and Yang Wu, and then said indifferently, "I heard someone say just now that no other foreign clans' young ladies would look up to my Brother Yang Chen. I, Feng Xuewu, really admire my Brother Yang Chen. I wonder if my status is good enough for you? Or do you think I, Feng Xuewu, can't compare with those other women?" 

Yang Heng and Yang Wu were both dumbstruck. 

What was going on? 

Feng Xuewu had heard their conversation, and it seemed like she was trying to help Yang Chen vent his anger. 

The most critical thing was the word 'admire'. 

A woman coming all the way to the Yang family and saying that she admired Yang Chen could be considered a confession, or it could be said that there was something going on between Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu. 

The expressions of the two men changed dramatically in an instant. 

Especially Yang Wu, who was even more jealous and resentful in the depths of his eyes. Compared with Feng Xuewu, the young lady from the Yu family in his arms was nothing. In terms of martial arts cultivation, status, appearance, and temperament, this young lady from the Yu family was not even worthy of being a maid to Feng Xuewu. 

The only apparent disagreement was that Feng Xuewu was almost five years older than Yang Chen. 

But in this continent, five years could be said to be the golden age. 

People say that if a woman is three years older than a man, she can hold a gold brick. If she is five years older, she can enter a golden house. 

Feng Xuewu was exactly five years older than Yang Chen, and she called him her little brother with every breath. 

If this thing became true, Feng Xuewu would definitely treat Yang Chen as her treasure. Why? Because she was older, she knew how to be tolerant, how to understand, and after getting married, she would know how to take care of Yang Chen and love him. Look at Yang Chen's older sister Yang Caidie and how she took care of Yang Chen. That was the advantage of an older woman. As for the girl in his arms, she was the same age as him, and a lot of problems made him worry a lot. 

Yang Chen remained calm, and he didn't have any big opinion about Feng Xuewu's actions to help him vent his anger. 

When Sun Qiaomei, who Yang Heng was pursuing, saw Feng Xuewu, her face turned pale, and at this moment she was so scared as if her tail had been stepped on. She hurriedly bowed and said, "Miss Feng..." 

"I heard just now you guys were calling Yang Chen a piece of trash?" Feng Xuewu didn't let these people off just because they were showing submission on the surface. She said in a hard tone, "Let me make it clear today, Yang Chen is my brother. If you say he is trash, you're saying I am trash, understand?" 

"Miss...Miss Feng." 

Whether it was Yang Heng, Yang Wu, Sun Qiaomei or the young lady from the Yu family, they all showed a look of embarrassment. 

Feng Xuewu didn't have any intentions to oppress them, she just wanted to help Yang Chen vent his anger. Now that she had made her point clear, she said softly, "Brother Yang Chen, will you take me for a walk around the Yang family when you have time? This is my first time coming here." 

Yang Chen was extremely embarrassed, but still respectfully said, "I would be honored." 

Feng Xuewu smiled charmingly and turned away with Yang Chen. 

Watching the direction Feng Xuewu left, Yang Heng and Yang Wu were speechless, not knowing what to say. 

This was simply a naked slap in their faces. 

They had just finished saying no one would want Yang Chen, and what happened? Feng Xuewu turned around and came over. Wasn't she far more superior than those other women? 

"Brother..." Yang Heng said with grievance. 

Yang Wu snorted coldly, "Look at your pathetic state. Are you that scared? Although I don't know how this guy got Feng Xuewu's favor and made her take a fancy to him, trash is still trash. He can't cultivate martial arts, and he will reveal his true nature at the Coming of Age Ceremony. By then, I'll make him understand that he and Feng Xuewu are just a one-sided fantasy of his." 

"Sweet dreams will shatter sooner or later. Do you really think the Feng family would let Feng Xuewu marry a piece of trash who can't cultivate martial arts?"