Just moments ago, he had sworn he wouldn't save anyone, and now his attitude had completely changed! The Grand Elder's quick change of face made Ye Qingchen involuntarily think of someone, and his gaze instinctively shifted to Ye Changyun.
Could some traits really be inherited?
Feeling Ye Qingchen's stare, Ye Changyun grew a little uneasy and urged, "Ahem, Grand Elder, quick, save her!"
Shaking his head, the Grand Elder held out his hand to Ye Qingchen. "Of course, she must be saved. However, if I could take a look at some Profound Rank Cultivation Technique Scrolls before that, my mood would improve immensely, and the chances of saving her would be much higher!"
Ye Qingchen furrowed his brow. This Grand Elder won't lift a finger without a reward! I used my Dual Pupil Martial Soul to perfect the family's cultivation technique while training, but I haven't had time to write it down. How could I possibly produce a scroll?
"I didn't bring it," Ye Qingchen stammered.
"Boy, are you playing with me?" The Grand Elder was momentarily stunned, staring straight at Ye Qingchen. "You can go back and get it. I can wait! There's enough time. You bring me the Cultivation Technique Scroll, and I'll save her!"
Feeling Xiao Xiao's body growing hotter in his arms, Ye Qingchen became even more anxious. Whether I instruct the Grand Elder on the spot or go back to write the scroll, both will take too much time. Xiao Xiao can't wait! If the Grand Elder keeps dawdling like this, she might not make it!
Steeling his heart, Ye Qingchen held Xiao Xiao, turned, and started walking out. "Forget it! You don't have to save her, and you can forget about the Profound Rank technique!"
After saying this, Ye Qingchen quickened his pace. He was incredibly tense, terrified the Grand Elder wouldn't fall for his reverse psychology. However, he had barely taken two steps when the Grand Elder's thunderous voice boomed from behind him. "You brat, do you dare threaten me? Trying to provoke me? Not a chance!"
Ye Qingchen's temper flared. He stopped in his tracks and shouted back, "You're making such a fuss over saving someone! You're acting like a woman!"
With that, Ye Qingchen turned and strode away, carrying Xiao Xiao.
"You stop right there!" The Grand Elder was so enraged he nearly jumped three feet in the air. I've lived my whole life and no one has ever dared to say I act like a woman! I'm nearly in my grave, and now some little brat scorns me? This is intolerable! Absolutely intolerable!
In a flash, the Grand Elder strode forward, snatched Xiao Xiao from Ye Qingchen's arms, and placed her on the bed behind him. "I'll save her right now! You go fetch the Cultivation Technique Scroll, and we'll see who's really fussing like a woman!"
Ye Qingchen was stunned for a moment, then his face broke into a wild grin. "Alright!"
He dashed out the door, and behind him, the Grand Elder's voice trailed off as he examined Xiao Xiao's condition. "Her body is so hot... This little girl's Martial Soul is quite peculiar. It's lucky she ran into me. Otherwise, an ordinary person couldn't have helped her..."
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Ye Qingchen quickly returned to his courtyard. He found a brush and ink, carefully selected a slightly yellowed sheet of paper, and meticulously transcribed the complete cultivation technique, following the meridian pathways he used during his own practice. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Ye Qingchen hadn't wanted to reveal the perfected Ye Family Technique. But with Xiao Xiao's life hanging in the balance, he could no longer worry about that.
After finishing, he rolled up the sheet and rushed back to the room where the Grand Elder was in closed-door cultivation. When he entered, he saw Xiao Xiao lying on the bed. The flush on her cheeks had subsided and she was sleeping peacefully, her breathing much steadier.
"Is the treatment finished?" Ye Qingchen didn't dare disturb the Grand Elder, so he directed his questioning gaze to Ye Changyun.
"Yes, it's done. Xiao Xiao should be out of danger now," Ye Changyun said, smiling and nodding. It was for the best that Xiao Xiao was alright. Otherwise, given how concerned Ye Qingchen was, it might have affected his State of Mind and hindered his future growth.
"Xiao Xiao is already better?" Ye Qingchen was filled with disbelief, his mouth agape. The abilities of an Alchemist were truly miraculous! In such a short time, he had pulled Xiao Xiao back from the brink of death. If only I could perform Alchemy myself!
"Are you questioning my skills?" the Grand Elder's lazy voice cut in.
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!" Ye Qingchen hurriedly cupped his fists. "Thank you, Grand Elder, for saving Xiao Xiao!"
While putting away some unknown herbs, the Grand Elder said, "After my treatment, her Martial Soul Spirit has stabilized. She'll be fine from now on. If she were to take an Ironwood Soul Flower, her condition would be even more stable. Of course, she's fine for now. As long as she isn't subjected to any more major stress, this won't happen again."
After packing up all the herbs, the Grand Elder fixed his gaze on Ye Qingchen. "I have fulfilled my promise. Now, where is the Cultivation Technique Scroll you promised me?"
Ye Qingchen finally snapped out of his joyful relief and handed the freshly written paper to the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder was visibly startled when he saw the yellowed paper. "This contains a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique?"
Could such a simple-looking scrap of paper really hold a Profound Rank technique? The Grand Elder felt like the young man was trying to pull a fast one on him. Even Ye Changyun, standing to the side, frowned subtly.
Ye Qingchen, however, just smiled confidently and nodded. "Guaranteed genuine. It's a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique, at least low-grade, possibly even higher!"
The Grand Elder skeptically unrolled the sheet, his eyes scanning the contents line by line. At first, he was unimpressed. Isn't this just the technique that everyone in the Ye Family practices? But the further he read, the more shocked he became. His eyes widened, his breathing grew ragged, and he looked as if he had just unearthed a supreme treasure!
Curious about the Grand Elder's intense reaction, Ye Changyun leaned over to look at the Cultivation Technique Scroll as well. The next moment, his eyes were also glued to the page, his expression mirroring the Grand Elder's perfectly.
It really is a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique! And it's based on the one our family practices, but improved countless times over. It's at least low-grade Profound Rank! If the entire Ye Family were to practice with this technique, their cultivation speed would at least double. The terrifying surge in the Ye Family's overall strength would leave the other two major families in Qingyun Town, the Li and Huang Families, far behind!
After a long time, the Grand Elder finally managed to tear his gaze away from the scroll. He was ecstatic, the wrinkles on his face crinkling into a grin so deep it could have trapped a mosquito. "Kid, where did you get such a heaven-defying Cultivation Technique Scroll?"
Ye Qingchen had already prepared his excuse and answered without hesitation. "I found it among my father's belongings. I wanted to give it to the family sooner, but I figured that if Father didn't give it to the family, he must have had his reasons. So, I didn't dare bring it out rashly..."
I can't reveal my Dual Pupil Martial Soul, so I'll just have to let Father take the blame for this!
"Ah, so it was Ye Changfeng. What a pity..." Mentioning Ye Qingchen's father, the Grand Elder's face filled with regret. "If Ye Changfeng were still alive, the Ye Family's overall strength would be at least a level higher!"
At that moment, Ye Changyun, who was still studying the Cultivation Technique Scroll, furrowed his brow with a look of confusion. "Huh? Something's not right... This scroll... it looks as if the ink isn't even dry yet..."