Chapter 87: Revisiting Old Grounds, Meeting the Ye Family Mother and Daughter Again in Heaven Dou City
Regarding recruiting alchemists, Yun Yuan already had an idea in mind. He wanted to bring the members of the Ye family into the Pill Hall.
The Ye Family was a family of alchemists. They were skilled at identifying herbs and proficient in refining medicine. Their family business also involved pills.
If they systematically learned the alchemy system he created, they would become alchemists much faster than other soul masters.
Soul masters with a foundation in medicinal knowledge like this were extremely valuable in Yun Yuan's eyes.
Moreover, Yun Yuan himself had a very good relationship with Ye Zhiyun. As for the future head of the family, Ye Qingxian, she was like an older sister to him.
As for the Ye Family, Yun Yuan was fairly confident he could persuade them to join his Pill Hall.
With his plan set, Yun Yuan left his palace, bid farewell to his teacher Qian Xunji, and then headed alone to Heaven Dou City.
At this moment, his soul power had reached rank fifty-nine, and his comprehension of the spear dao had reached the realm of spear heart. Against any soul master below the Titled Douluo level, he was certain of victory.
Even against a Titled Douluo, he would still have a chance to defeat them unless they were a Super Douluo or above.
Even so, the external soul bone attached to his back, the Wind Thunder Wings, was not for show. This spatial-type external soul bone maximized his ability to preserve his life.
Looking across the entire continent, aside from the seven worship elders of Spirit Hall, there were only two people capable of killing him.
The first needed no explanation, Tang Chen, the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, a rank ninety-nine Limit Douluo, the Clear Sky Douluo who stood alongside Qian Daoliu.
Before him, even with spatial-type soul skills like Wind Thunder Movement, Yun Yuan would not be able to escape. The gap between them was simply too great.
The second was Chen Jun of the Chen family, the father of the future Seven Sword Douluo, Chen Xin.
At present, Chen Jun had not yet gone to Spirit City to challenge Qian Daoliu, so he was still alive.
The Chen Family was not affiliated with any major force and had dwindling numbers. The Seven Kill Sword martial soul was nearly passed down in a single line.
Across the entire Douluo Continent, only Chen Jun and his son Chen Xin possessed the Seven Kill Sword martial soul. This stood in stark contrast to the Clear Sky Sect.
If not for the rarity of the Seven Kill Sword martial soul and the overwhelming reputation established by Tang Chen, then before Yun Yuan's appearance, the title of the number one weapon martial soul would have belonged to the Seven Kill Sword.
However, now and in the future, that title would belong solely to Yun Yuan's martial soul. The Atlas Spear had already surpassed so-called god-level martial souls and was not far from a super god-level martial soul like the Dragon God.
Unless something unexpected happened, no weapon martial soul would surpass the Atlas Spear martial soul in quality.
As the current head of the Chen family, Chen Jun was undoubtedly the strongest among independent soul masters.
With rank ninety-seven cultivation and sword dao comprehension only slightly inferior to Qian Daoliu, among the seven worship elders of Spirit Hall who had not consumed immortal pills, aside from Golden Crocodile Douluo and Qian Daoliu, none could defeat him.
This contemporary Sword Douluo was another person on the Douluo Continent capable of threatening Yun Yuan's life.
Apart from these two, no other Titled Douluo could threaten Yun Yuan's life.
Heaven Dou City.
After quite some time traveling, Yun Yuan once again returned to this bustling city where he had lived for half a year.
"Sister Qingxian, Aunt Yun, I'm back."
Upon entering Heaven Dou City, Yun Yuan looked toward the location of the Ye Family residence, a bright smile appearing on his face.
Then he strode forward toward the Ye Family residence, eager to see these two familiar figures again.
Ye Family Residence, inside Ye Qingxian's room.
At this moment, Ye Qingxian leaned against the window, one hand supporting her chin as she gazed out into the courtyard. Her eyes were slightly unfocused, as if reminiscing about something.
Now, she has grown into a young woman, nearly 1.7 meters tall, with a figure beginning to develop. In another two or three years, she would likely become a stunning beauty like her mother, Ye Zhiyun.
Just as Ye Qingxian was lost in thought, a head suddenly appeared by the window, its eyes curiously observing her.
The moment she saw the head, she froze for a moment, thinking to herself:
"Am I missing Xiao Yuan so much that I'm seeing things?"
With that thought, she suddenly reached out two fingers and gently pinched Yun Yuan's cheek.
"Hm? It feels so real… this is really Xiao Yuan."
Realizing that the person before her was truly Yun Yuan, Ye Qingxian quickly withdrew her hand, her cheeks slightly flushed as she stood up.
"Xiao Yuan, why are you here?"
Hearing her question, Yun Yuan grinned and replied:
"I came to visit you and Aunt Yun. So, are you surprised to see me?"
At this, Ye Qingxian nodded repeatedly, a delighted smile spreading across her face.
"Mm, Xiao Yuan, I missed you so much. Come here, let your sister hug you."
She quickly ran over and wrapped Yun Yuan in an embrace.
After that, the two began strolling through the Ye Family residence, chatting about everything they had experienced since their separation.
As they talked, Ye Qingxian learned the true purpose of Yun Yuan's visit. He had come to recruit the Ye Family into the yet-to-be-announced Pill Hall of Spirit Hall.
At the same time, she was shocked by Yun Yuan's current status. He had already become the Hall Master of the Pill Hall.
Although the Pill Hall was not yet known across the continent, in Ye Qingxian's view, with Yun Yuan there, it would surely rise to fame.
After understanding everything, a bold thought suddenly arose in her heart.
If the Ye family joined the Pill Hall, wouldn't she have many opportunities to spend time with Yun Yuan? Perhaps in the future, there would even be a chance for them to become partners.
At this thought, a faint smile appeared on Ye Qingxian's lips. When Yun Yuan spoke with her mother later, she would definitely help push things along.
"Xiao Yuan, since your Pill Hall is so lacking in alchemists, as your friend, I should help you. Come on, let's go find my mother."
With that, Ye Qingxian took Yun Yuan's hand and led him toward Ye Zhiyun's room.
Besides wanting to stay close to Yun Yuan, she also believed that joining the Pill Hall would bring nothing but benefits to the Ye family.
For example, the alchemy system Yun Yuan mentioned. If they could master it, it would be a tremendous opportunity for the entire family.
After a while, the two arrived at the main courtyard of the Ye Family residence. At this moment, Ye Zhiyun was sitting in the pavilion at the center of the courtyard, admiring the flowers and plants before her.
"Mother, I have good news to tell you."
Hearing this, Ye Zhiyun, who was sitting gracefully in the pavilion, slowly turned her head, only to see Ye Qingxian holding Yun Yuan's hand as they walked toward her happily.
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