Cai Linwang clenched his fists tightly, sinking into deep thought.
The Soul Nourishing Temple was ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ currently at a critical juncture and could not afford any disturbances.
Moreover, the visitors only said they wished to ask some questions—perhaps without ill intent.
With this in mind, the Second Elder of the Soul Nourishing Temple ultimately chose to compromise.
He stepped forward and said in a deep voice, “May I know what the honored immortal wishes to inquire about? Please speak freely.”
Though his tone remained cold as usual, addressing Ye Yu as “honored immortal” already showed his respect.
Seeing this, Ye Yu smiled faintly and casually waved, setting up a soundproof formation.
“I have long heard that the Soul Nourishing Temple is most skilled in ghost control techniques.
What I want to ask is: is there any method to convert ghost aura into immortal energy?”
At these words, Cai Linwang’s gaze involuntarily grew strange.
To be honest, for him to have survived to the position of Second Elder in the Soul Nourishing Temple, he had endured tens of thousands of years.
Over that long span, the most frequently asked question from fellow immortals was how to nurture ghosts, or whether ghosts could become wives.
But the demand to convert ghost aura into immortal energy was the first he had ever heard.
So he instinctively sized Ye Yu up from head to toe and tentatively asked, “May I ask if you are also skilled in ghost nurturing arts?”
“I am not.
You only need to tell me whether it is possible or not.
If such a method exists, I would not let the Ghost Sect labor in vain.
I can offer items in exchange.”
Ye Yu shook his head slightly.
The truth was, he could not tell the whole truth.
He certainly could not reveal that one of his wives had come from the Underworld—without using immortal energy, it would be very difficult to handle her.
Cai Linwang frowned slightly.
On second thought, although this request was rare, he vaguely recalled the sect leader mentioning something similar before.
Perhaps he possessed a method for converting ghost aura to immortal energy.
If so, exchanging items would not be a loss.
Cai Linwang instinctively glanced at the immortal boat behind Ye Yu.
Quite luxurious.
Clearly a wealthy family—there might be a big score here!
His thoughts racing, Cai Linwang deliberately showed a troubled expression.
“The method to convert ghost aura into immortal energy is a closely guarded secret of the Soul Nourishing Temple.
I cannot confirm this rashly.
I must discuss with the sect leader before giving an answer.
I hope the items you offer will satisfy the sect leader.”
Ye Yu raised his eyebrow.
Since he hadn’t been refused outright, there was room to negotiate.
It just depended on whether the offered items were worth the exchange.
“I believe I can give you the price you want.”
Ye Yu spoke confidently.
This immediately softened Cai Linwang’s expression considerably.
He truly was a big spender; otherwise, he would not be so confident.
Satisfied, Cai Linwang invited Ye Yu and Shangguan Jiujiu into the sect and arranged for them to stay in a side hall.
Meanwhile, he began plotting how to discuss with the Grand Elder and sect leader how best to fleece this “big fat sheep.”
However, just then, three bell tolls suddenly echoed through the Soul Nourishing Temple.
Cai Linwang’s face instantly changed drastically as he looked sharply outward.
In an immortal sect, the bell was not rung casually.
Three tolls meant a serious matter had occurred.
Without a word to Ye Yu, Cai Linwang immediately transformed into a streak of light and dashed toward the main hall.
Ye Yu was surprised.
He did not understand what the bell signified to cause such urgency.
Soon after, he sensed a thick wave of ghost aura spreading from the southwest.
Curious, Ye Yu stepped out of the side hall and looked southwest.
There, mountain after mountain stretched endlessly, all pitch black and lifeless—just like the ghost mountains of the Underworld.
“That must be their Soul Nourishing Mountain.
It is said the ghosts are nurtured there.”
Shangguan Jiujiu followed, frowning slightly.
Having lived her entire life in the Heavenly Realm, she was unaccustomed to such chilling ghost aura.
The next moment, dozens of beams of light shot up from the Soul Nourishing Mountain and sped toward it.
Leading them was Cai Linwang.
Ye Yu narrowed his eyes and murmured softly, “Something must be happening on their Soul Nourishing Mountain?”
As time passed, the ghost aura grew denser.
Wave after wave surged forth.
On the mountain, countless lights flickered—like a fierce battle was underway.
Ye Yu crossed his hands, pondering whether to go help.
To be honest, Ye Yu was not used to trading items for items.
Cai Linwang had said it clearly:
The method to convert ghost aura into immortal energy was a secret of the Soul Nourishing Temple.
When discussed with their sect leader, they would surely demand a sky-high price—immense immortal stones, top-grade immortal artifacts, or supreme immortal techniques.
Ye Yu had such things, but he had never been one to hand over treasures lightly.
If he could lend aid in the temple’s time of trouble and relieve their crisis, would they then gift him the conversion method?
That was a question worth pondering.
But before Ye Yu could decide, a black beam of light suddenly shot up from the Soul Nourishing Mountain, racing toward them.
Behind it followed a massive black mist—not mist, but extremely dense ghost aura.
Hundreds of ghost creatures closely trailed behind, a magnificent sight.
They gradually formed a siege formation, seemingly intending to pressure the beam toward the main hall.
But unexpectedly, the beam suddenly halted midair, then abruptly changed direction toward Ye Yu’s side hall.
Wait—what was going on?
Why was it heading straight for them?
Ye Yu frowned slightly, then his mind moved, mobilizing all his immortal energy at once.
He prepared to strike.
But upon seeing the approaching beam clearly, his expression instantly turned extremely interesting.
Among the hundreds of ghost creatures behind, Cai Linwang saw Ye Yu ahead.
He immediately shouted loudly, “Honored immortal, please help stop this ghost creature.
If anything happens, we can discuss it.”
After saying this, a smile appeared on Cai Linwang’s face.
No matter what, Ye Yu had cultivation at the Golden Immortal Realm.
Stopping a Heavenly Ghost Realm ghost should be a breeze.
Moreover, Cai Linwang was confident Ye Yu would assist.
After all, the latter was asking a favor.
Alas, the sect leader and Grand Elder of the Soul Nourishing Temple were unreliable—leaving him, the Second Elder, to bear the burden.
If there weren’t so many ghost creatures on the Soul Nourishing Mountain, they might actually suffer an unexpected defeat.
But no matter what, if this matter succeeded, their Soul Nourishing Temple would truly rise again.
Cai Linwang was full of hope for the future.
Yet unexpectedly, the ghost creature ahead suddenly spoke!
“Yu’er!”
