Chapter 430: Chapter 430: Yuan Zhen
"Very well. Tonight, then, at Xianyun Pavilion in the Moon Viewing Tower. We will be honored by Young Master Ye’s presence."
After Yuan Fei set the location, he said no more and left with the Yuan family members.
As they were leaving the auction house, they happened to run into the group from the Qin family.
If one had to say who was most frustrated by this auction, it was undoubtedly the Qin family.
The other bidders, though they had spent a great deal of money, had at least bought items they desired.
The Qin family, on the other hand, had only managed to buy back a secret manual that had originated from their own family and a Pill that they themselves had put up for auction. All in all, they had lost nearly three hundred thousand Lower-Grade Profound Stones and had gotten nothing to show for it.
It was a feeling that no one who hadn’t experienced it could possibly understand.
Watching Yuan Fei leave with his impressive entourage from the Yuan family, Qin Feng felt a surge of resentment with no outlet. He couldn’t help but lash out, "Patriarch Yuan, you look quite pleased with yourself. I suggest you spend more time worrying about the state of your Yuan family’s Yuan Zhen."
Yuan Fei stopped and shot Qin Feng a disdainful look. "Patriarch Qin, the affairs of my Yuan family are none of your business. That said, I must admire how Patriarch Qin threw money around at the auction."
With that, Yuan Fei turned and left, leaving Qin Feng and the others with ashen faces.
"Hmph." Qin Feng shot a cold glance at Ye Xuan and the Luo family members still in the auction house, let out a cold snort, and departed as well.
After collecting his items from the auction house, Ye Xuan returned to the Luo family’s residence.
"Patriarch Luo, let’s ride the momentum from the Heaven-Reaching Pavilion auction. We should open the Profound Pill Pavilion tomorrow," Ye Xuan instructed.
"Yes!" Luo Min immediately nodded in excitement.
After learning that Ye Xuan was the one who had created the Pill of Eternal Youth, Luo Min had developed a kind of blind faith in him.
Besides, after days of preparation, all the preliminary work for the Profound Pill Pavilion was finally complete.
After giving some final instructions, Ye Xuan got up and went to the Artifact Refining Workshop, then headed to the Moon Viewing Tower with Master Lu Li.
The Moon Viewing Tower was an exceptionally high-end and tranquil restaurant in the Imperial Capital.
The restaurant boasted a superior location, surrounded by magnificent mountains and lakes.
The guests it received were all of high status; ordinary people couldn’t get in at all. Aside from the great noble houses, even a Clan Leader of a major family like Luo Min might not be able to secure a reservation.
What was most accommodating was the Moon Viewing Tower’s excellent discretion. Each area was separate from the others, with different entrances and exits, so there was no need to worry about running into acquaintances.
Many of the Imperial Capital’s influential figures preferred to conduct their business here.
Arriving at the Moon Viewing Tower with Master Lu Li, Ye Xuan was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected to find such a charming and scenic place within the Imperial Capital.
Profound Qi swirled like a mist over the lake, making it seem like an otherworldly paradise.
"Heh heh, surprised, aren’t you, kid? The Profound Qi at the Moon Viewing Tower is abundant—two or three times denser than in normal places. Not only can you cultivate your character here, but cultivating your martial arts is also twice as effective. And its background is astonishingly deep."
Master Lu Li explained smugly.
Ye Xuan listened, then shook his head and remarked, "The royal family of the Sky Empire really knows how to live."
"How did you know...?" Master Lu Li’s eyes went wide.
"Heh." Ye Xuan gave a faint smile. "Old man, look at the mist of Profound Qi over the lake. There’s no doubt that a Profound Vein lies beneath this mountain and lake. Furthermore, this place is located at a key point on the Imperial Capital’s ’dragon body,’ gathering the city’s fortune. Do you really think the Sky Empire’s royal family wouldn’t keep such a prime location for themselves instead of handing it over to someone else?"
Master Lu Li stared at Ye Xuan, dumbfounded, as if he’d seen a ghost.
"You kid... sometimes I really can’t be fooled by that young face of yours. Your reasoning is more meticulous than some of those old monsters. I’m starting to suspect you’re possessed by one. No, if I do business with you, I’m afraid I’ll get scammed myself."
Master Lu Li had spoken casually, but he’d unwittingly hit upon the truth.
Ye Xuan put on a childish expression. "Ahem, well, I was just pretending to be all mature. I’m actually very simple, really. Very silly and naive."
Master Lu Li gave him a look of contempt.
The Moon Viewing Tower was divided into many separate pavilions, not all in one building.
The two had just arrived at Xianyun Pavilion when a steward approached them with a smile. "Are you two friends of Patriarch Yuan?"
Ye Xuan nodded. "Has Patriarch Yuan arrived?"
"Patriarch Yuan is already waiting upstairs. Please, follow me."
This steward clearly held a significant position at the Moon Viewing Tower. Given his status, it was impossible that he didn’t recognize the famous Master Lu Li. However, upon seeing Lu Li, he showed no sign of recognition from beginning to end, acting as if he’d never seen him before.
Those who came to the Moon Viewing Tower for business valued tranquility and elegance. If the guests didn’t reveal their identities, the staff would pretend not to know them.
Inside a private room in Xianyun Pavilion, food and wine were already laid out. The various elders of the Yuan family were gathered, and every one of them wore an anxious expression.
"Patriarch, do you think that Xuan Ye can really heal Supreme Elder Yuan Zhen’s injuries? Could he just be bluffing?" one elder asked, his expression laced with doubt.
"That’s right. That Xuan Ye looks to be only around twenty. We’ve searched the entire Imperial Capital and found no one who can cure Supreme Elder Yuan Zhen’s injuries. Can Xuan Ye really do it?"
Another elder was also quite skeptical.
Many of the Yuan family elders were doubtful about Ye Xuan’s claim that he could treat Supreme Elder Yuan Zhen’s injuries.
"To be honest, I’m not entirely confident either. But since he has Master Lu Li vouching for him, he must have some degree of certainty," Yuan Fei said, though he didn’t sound very sure of himself.
"Alright, that’s enough. Life and death are decided by fate. Whether I can be cured or not, we’ll know once that Xuan Ye arrives."
A wizened voice spoke up. It was none other than Supreme Elder Yuan Zhen, the one who had been poisoned by the Winged Fire Beast.
"They’re here," Yuan Fei suddenly said with pleasant surprise, hurrying out to greet them.
"Master Lu Li, Young Master Ye, forgive my failure to welcome you properly." Upon seeing the two arrive together, Yuan Fei immediately smiled and spoke. At the same time, he instructed the Moon Viewing Tower staff, "We don’t need service here. You may all leave."
"Yes, sir. Please enjoy yourselves. If you need anything, just let us know." The steward knew they had private matters to discuss, offered a few polite words, and then withdrew.
"Come, come, please have a seat inside."
Yuan Fei politely guided Ye Xuan and Lu Li to their seats, while the various Yuan family elders stood by in attendance.
"Master Lu Li, it’s been a long time."
A wizened voice spoke. Lu Li turned his head to see an old man sitting in a chair, speaking weakly.
"You’re... Yuan Zhen?"
Lu Li’s expression faltered.
The old man looked utterly exhausted. His eyes were sunken, and his face had an unnatural pallor, through which strange red dots were visible. He looked like an old man on the verge of death, incredibly frail.
Lu Li was dumbfounded. The Yuan family’s Yuan Zhen had paid him respects before. As a Tier Seven Martial King, he had been so full of vigor and spirit. To think that after not seeing him for some time, he had become this weak.
’Wasn’t it just said that Yuan Zhen might drop a tier? From the looks of it now, it seems like he might not have long to live.’
"Heh heh, it is I,"
Yuan Zhen said with a bitter smile, then turned his gaze to Ye Xuan.
"You must be Master Xuan Ye. This old man has heard about what happened at the auction. Regardless of whether you can heal my injuries, just for foiling the Qin family’s plot against our Yuan family, this old man must express his gratitude."
As he spoke, Yuan Zhen stood up and gave a slight bow.
Yuan Zhen was no fool. As the saying goes, the onlooker sees most of the game. He only had to hear about the events at the auction to know it was the Qin family’s scheme.
"You’re too kind," Ye Xuan replied, feeling a slight admiration for Yuan Zhen.
He could tell that the man’s gratitude wasn’t false politeness but came from the heart. Moreover, when speaking of his own injuries, he had a certain detached air, clearly indicating that Yuan Zhen himself was highly skeptical about his chances of being cured.
"Alright, let’s not all stand around talking. Come, Master Lu Li, Master Xuan Ye, please take the seats of honor. Yuan An, why aren’t you pouring wine for our two masters?"
Patriarch Yuan Fei personally made the arrangements.
Yuan An was the Yuan family’s prodigy from Gale Light Academy and also Yuan Fei’s son. He was quite handsome, with sharp brows and bright eyes. His piercing gaze was sizing up Ye Xuan.
"Patriarch Yuan, there are no outsiders here," Ye Xuan said with a smile. "Let’s dispense with the pleasantries. As for eating, there’s no rush. I’d rather take a look at Elder Yuan Zhen’s injuries first."
Ye Xuan knew what the main purpose of this meeting was, so he didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
"How could we?" Yuan Fei said, taken aback.
"It’s alright, Patriarch Yuan. Don’t stand on ceremony," Ye Xuan smiled, glancing around the room. "It’s too cluttered in here. Let’s move to a quieter place."
In truth, Yuan Fei was also desperate to know if Ye Xuan could actually heal Supreme Elder Yuan Zhen. Seeing Ye Xuan’s insistence, he no longer stood on ceremony.
There was a lounge next to the private room. In no time, the group had all moved there.
"Elder Yuan Zhen, don’t resist. Let me get a good sense of your injuries."
Without dragging his feet, Ye Xuan offered a reminder before placing his right hand on Yuan Zhen’s. His Profound Sense and Soul Sense quickly permeated Yuan Zhen’s body.
The moment that powerful fluctuation of Profound Sense and Soul Sense was released, everyone present shuddered. They exchanged glances, secretly shocked. ’Such powerful Profound Sense and Soul Sense.’
For a moment, everyone’s face grew solemn as they stared intently at Ye Xuan.
Even Master Lu Li’s expression was one of intense curiosity. He was well aware of Ye Xuan’s knowledge of Artifact Refining, but since when was Ye Xuan also an Alchemist?
Lu Li had thought he already understood Ye Xuan quite well, but now he saw that he had only glimpsed the tip of the iceberg.
For a moment, the room fell silent, without a single sound.
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