C6 Grade One Pill Furnace

At the moment, it seems impossible to find anything that could enhance the quality of the Heaven Slaying Sword. Instead, let's see what treasures might be hidden in the storage bags of Yang Wei and Tu Qi.

Shaking his head, Ye Chen decided to set aside thoughts about the sword and focused on the storage bags he had acquired from Yang Wei and Tu Qi. With anticipation, he began to inspect their contents.

As Ye Chen carefully searched through the bags, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. In Yang Wei's bag, he discovered dozens of small bottles, each containing a Spirit Fount Pill. Additionally, there were several rare herbs of a low-grade yellow rank, at least six in total, which could be exchanged for dozens more pills.

What thrilled Ye Chen the most, however, was finding an old but potent alchemy furnace in Yang Wei's bag. Despite its worn appearance, the furnace exuded a rich herbal aroma. Clearly, this was a Grade One alchemy furnace!

Unfortunately, Yang Wei had kept it stored away, unable to utilize its true potential. Now, in the hands of Ye Chen, a master of the Pill Dao in a past life, this furnace could finally be put to good use.

In the storage bag, there were only two bottles of Spirit Fount Pills and a single low-grade Yellow Rank herb. This left Ye Chen feeling quite disappointed.

"Who would've thought this trip would be so rewarding? Not only did I take down a Level Three Martial Soul Stage Blood-Spotted Leopard, but I also managed to get twelve bottles of Spirit Fount Pills and seven low-grade Yellow Rank herbs from Yang Wei and Tu Qi."

After carefully inventorying his treasures, Ye Chen smiled with satisfaction and mused to himself.

The pelt and bones of the Blood-Spotted Leopard should fetch around $1,000, and with the seven low-grade Yellow Rank herbs, the total should be at least $5,000. For Ye Chen, who is currently only at Level One Martial Soul Stage, this is quite a fortune.

"Considering I've been in the Misty Mountain Range for about three days, it's time to head back to the Ye family and see if my father has come out of seclusion."

After pondering for a moment, Ye Chen decided not to hesitate any longer and made his way out of the Misty Mountain Range. He had already gained plenty from his time there, and staying on the outskirts wouldn't yield much more. To find rare treasures or defeat powerful beasts, he would need to venture into the depths of the range.

Given his current strength, it's clear he's not ready to venture deep into the Misty Mountains for training.

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Heavenly Cloud City, the Ye family.

By the time Ye Chen returned home, the sky had already darkened. He planned to take the blood-spotted leopard carcass and the low-grade herbs to the market the next day to trade them for resources more suitable for his cultivation.

"Chen, when I woke up from my retreat the other day, the steward had already informed me about the rebellion of the Great Elder, Ye Yang... It was my oversight that allowed him the opportunity, and you suffered because of it," Ye Yuanming said with a guilty expression as soon as Ye Chen stepped into the courtyard.

The other day, when he emerged from his retreat, he was furious upon hearing the news. However, when he learned that Ye Chen had defeated both Ye Yang and Ye Xuan in the dungeon and had even reorganized the Ye family, he felt a deep sense of pride.

Ye Yuanming couldn't be prouder of his son! Who would have thought that even the Great Elder Ye Yang was no match for Ye Chen?

As for the matter of Ye Chen's martial soul and bone structure being taken by Ye Yang, Ye Chen chose not to burden his father with this knowledge, so the steward was instructed to keep it from Ye Yuanming. Thus, he remained unaware of this particular ordeal.

"Dad, have you broken through to the Martial Master Stage?" Ye Chen asked with a calm smile.

Just moments ago, he sensed a powerful aura of Level One Martial Master Stage emanating from Ye Yuanming. It was clear that during his recent seclusion, Ye Yuanming had successfully advanced from the peak of the Martial Soul Stage to the Martial Master Stage.

"Yes, this retreat was quite fruitful. I even managed to break through to Level One of the Martial Master Stage, something I hadn't achieved in years," Ye Yuanming replied with a satisfied smile.

For decades, no one in the Ye family had reached the Martial Master Stage. Now, with his advancement, it would greatly benefit the family and its future development. This was one of the reasons Ye Yuanming felt so pleased.

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After exchanging a few words with Ye Yuanming, Ye Chen returned to his own quarters. Sitting cross-legged on his bed, he circulated the Nine Dragon Heaven Swallowing Technique several times. Finding no signs of a breakthrough, he took out a small bottle, poured out a pill, and swallowed it.

This was the Spirit Fount Pill he had obtained after defeating Yang Wei and Tu Qi. Although it was a Grade One pill, the lowest quality, each one was worth a fortune. For most of the outer disciples of the War Cloud Sect, the Spirit Fount Pill was a luxury they couldn't afford to use regularly.

In Ye Chen's view, martial arts training relies not only on talent but primarily on training resources. Only by using these resources to enhance one's strength can a martial artist qualify for higher-value resources. If one were like most of the outer disciples in the War Cloud Sect, they might not break through to the Martial Master Stage even after decades.

In the martial arts world, the strong are respected while the weak are insignificant. It's foolish not to use available resources to improve and cultivate oneself quickly. With ample resources, training becomes more effective, allowing one to break through barriers swiftly and advance to the next level. This process is like a snowball effect, continuously enhancing one's strength.

After consuming and refining a Spirit Fount Pill, Ye Chen clearly felt a slight increase in his cultivation, bringing him closer to the second level of the Martial Soul Stage. Simultaneously, he sensed that the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul within him was also quite interested in the Spirit Fount Pill, eager to engage.

Deciding to let the Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul loose, Ye Chen swallowed another Spirit Fount Pill, ready to begin refining it.

"Boom!"

Just as Ye Chen sat down cross-legged, he felt a powerful and commanding aura emanate from within. The Heaven Devouring Dragon Soul inside him suddenly unleashed its force, opening its massive jaws to absorb every bit of the Spirit Fount Pill's effects coursing through his body.