Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Just before closing the door, Ye Chen simply said, "Give me half an hour."

This left Liu Yuchan, who was standing outside the door, somewhat shocked.

According to what Ye Chen had said before, the detoxification pill he was about to refine was likely of an exceptionally high level—so high that when he was still at the Third Layer of the Spirit Sea Realm, his cultivation wasn't sufficient to create it.

'And now, he only needs half an hour?'

Liu Yuchan didn't dwell on it.

He returned to the main hall and made sure to properly host the Realm Spirit and Song Yubing.

The backgrounds of these two women accompanying Ye Chen were clearly extraordinary, so he didn't dare show the slightest neglect.

"Speaking of which, aside from being a Sword Cultivator, this Young Master Ye is also an Alchemist?"

Song Yubing lifted the teacup before her and took a quiet sip. Then, as if raising the topic casually, she slowly began to speak.

"That's right."

Liu Yuchan replied, "Master Ye isn't just an Alchemist. His skill in Alchemy might even be greater than his mastery of the Sword Dao!"

"When it comes to pure Alchemy Skill, even my own master, Hongyu Pill Venerable, might not measure up to Master Ye!"

"What?"

Hearing this, Song Yubing cried out in surprise, her eyes flashing with disbelief.

'Just who was Hongyu Pill Venerable?'

'In terms of Alchemy, he was ranked among the absolute best in the entire Great Hong Dynasty!'

She had never imagined that this young man, hailing from a barren place like Lei Province, was actually a disciple of Hongyu Pill Venerable.

And what was even more unthinkable was the claim that Ye Chen's Alchemy surpassed that of Hongyu Pill Venerable himself!

"What makes you so sure?"

Song Yubing stared blankly for a long moment before voicing her disbelief. Her full chest quivered slightly.

Only the Realm Spirit, who was off to the side, remained expressionless.

She had spent ages in the Dragon Prison Cave and had no idea who Hongyu Pill Venerable was, so she remained perfectly calm.

"I have witnessed Young Master Ye's Alchemy techniques and the quality of the Spirit Pills he refines on more than one occasion!"

Liu Yuchan said pensively, "Although my master can refine pills of a higher grade, that's only because Master Ye's cultivation realm is not yet high enough."

"In my opinion, when it comes to the intricate details of the techniques and the quality of the pills—their fullness and perfection—Master Ye is the superior one."

Song Yubing fell silent.

'Now she was beginning to understand why the Liu family addressed Ye Chen as Master Ye.'

'With Alchemy skills so miraculous they were said to surpass even Hongyu Pill Venerable's, calling him 'Master' was indeed appropriate.'

What Liu Yuchan didn't mention was that,

in reality, many of Ye Chen's techniques left him completely bewildered. He couldn't comprehend them, but he had the inexplicable feeling that he was witnessing something incredible.

And when the final pills emerged, their grade was often terrifyingly high.

This proved that his intuition was correct: Ye Chen's Alchemy was truly divine, it was just that he was often unable to comprehend it.

The two of them exchanged a few more words casually.

Liu Yanran was a sensible and well-behaved girl. Noticing that Song Yubing's teacup was more than half empty, she immediately rose to refill it.

"Please, drink slowly, Sister Song. We have plenty more tea," she said with a smile.

"Thank you," Song Yubing smiled. She had also taken a liking to this sharp and pleasant young girl.

"By the way," Liu Yuchan said, suddenly turning to the Realm Spirit, "how should I address you, miss?"

His eyes betrayed a hint of stunned admiration, but he quickly looked away, not daring to stare.

At his words, Song Yubing's gaze shifted over as well.

She, too, was filled with curiosity about this mysterious young woman at Ye Chen's side.

'There was no denying it; the girl's beauty was the kind that could topple kingdoms.'

'Even she, as a woman, had to admit this fact.'

'Even other women were captivated by her beauty.'

'One could only imagine how breathtaking she must appear in the eyes of men.'

"Me?" The Realm Spirit started, seemingly surprised that the conversation had suddenly turned to her.

'After all, she hadn't said a single word the entire time.'

Seeing the Realm Spirit's silence, Liu Yuchan gave an awkward smile. "If it's inconvenient for you to tell me, that's perfectly fine. I won't press the matter."

"My name... I can't seem to remember it," the Realm Spirit replied truthfully, her voice as cool and clear as a mountain spring.

This was no lie; she truly couldn't remember her own name.

She could even alter her physical form and appearance at will, changing into whatever shape pleased her.

A name was an even more trivial matter.

"Is that so..."

Liu Yuchan smiled. He naturally didn't believe her, assuming she was simply unwilling to reveal her identity.

"Then what is your relationship with Young Master Ye?"

Song Yubing, who had been pondering at the side, suddenly posed the question.

"My relationship with Young Master Ye?"

"I suppose he's my master," the Realm Spirit answered quickly this time, without much hesitation.

"M-Master?!"

Song Yubing's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Is something wrong?" the Realm Spirit asked, looking at Song Yubing with naive curiosity.

"No..." Song Yubing shook her head repeatedly. "Are you Young Master Ye's handmaiden?"

"Handmaiden? What's that? Someone who serves him exclusively?"

The Realm Spirit tilted her head. She thought for a moment before saying, "I don't think so. It's not like I need to serve him."

"However, I generally do whatever he asks of me."

"I see..." Song Yubing couldn't help but feel awkward, suddenly at a loss for words.

Beside them, Liu Yuchan's face reddened for some unknown reason.

'At that moment, he truly felt a pang of envy toward Ye Chen.'

'Only a man of Ye Chen's world-class talent could make such a pure, unearthly, and incomparably beautiful woman so completely obedient, right?'

After studying the Realm Spirit for a while, Liu Yanran couldn't help but say, "Father often says that a person like Master Ye is like a divine dragon in the heavens—elusive and impossible to fathom."

"I want to be Master Ye's handmaiden, too!"

Liu Yuchan jumped in surprise and hurriedly said, "You silly girl, don't talk such nonsense!"

"Haha..." Song Yubing could only offer a strained laugh, finding she had nothing to add to the conversation.

Only the Realm Spirit remained cool and composed. Every glance and subtle movement revealed an endless charm that made it impossible to look away.

The group continued to chat idly.

Until a loud noise suddenly echoed from the quiet room where Ye Chen was.

"Could Master Ye have finished the pill already?"

Liu Yuchan shot to his feet. Old Master Liu's life was on the line; he couldn't afford not to be anxious!

A moment later, Ye Chen pushed open the door to the quiet room.

He walked out slowly, holding a transparent crystal bottle in his hand.

Inside the bottle, perfectly round and lustrous Spirit Pills rolled about, emitting an intoxicating medicinal fragrance.