My Silly, Sweet Wife

The content of the scroll doesn't seem unusual.

A majestic mountain peak, with nine giant dragons circling above it.

However, each dragon has its eyes closed, seemingly asleep.

Strange, why does this painting look so ordinary now?

Ye Guichen felt peculiar and shook the scroll in front of Zhu Biao again, "Speak!"

Zhu Biao swallowed a mouthful of saliva, knowing there was no escaping today. If he didn't talk, this guy in front of him might really kill him.

After a brief hesitation, he could only say in a trembling voice, "Th-this scroll was something we found while traveling in the Chaos Sea, in some wilderness. We don't know exactly what's up with this painting, but every seven days, a dragon opens its eyes, and a powerful force erupts from it."

"Back in the day, we ran into a Golden Core master and almost died at their hands. We barely escaped thanks to this scroll."

As he spoke, the beggar, who had already run away, was seen flying back in mid-air.

Upon closer inspection, it seemed as if two ghostly shadows surrounded the beggar.

The beggar was thrown to the ground by Gui Tuo and Yan Fang.

"Senior, master, we're also forced into this, really! Here, we'll return the Spirit Stones to you, can you let us go?" The beggar had seen Ye Guichen get knocked back but then survive, realizing they couldn't escape and knelt down to plead.

Ye Guichen, hearing Zhu Biao's words, became interested.

He didn't expect this scroll to come from somewhere near the Chaos Sea.

Ignoring the beggar's pleas, Ye Guichen included Gui Tuo and Yan Fang in the Jiuyou Tower and asked again, "So, have you been to the Chaos Sea?"

"No, no, we've only been near it." Zhu Biao shook his head repeatedly: "The Chaos Sea is not a place for ordinary people. I heard that the spiritual energy in the sea is so abundant that just a sip can make you form a core and become a Golden Core master. We've tried countless times to find the Chaos Sea over the years, but each time, although we could see it, no matter how we tried, we couldn't get near."

"Later, we met others also wanting to venture into Chaos Sea, and learned that finding it requires great fortune. Ordinary people like us can't find it. So we gave up, thinking to gather Spirit Stones and get a pill that can break into the Golden Core Realm. Once we reach the Golden Core Realm, maybe we can find the Chaos Sea."

The more Ye Guichen heard, the more curious he became.

He didn't expect such tales about the Chaos Sea.

Without hesitation, he stored the scroll, intending to study it more closely later.

Watching Ye Guichen store the scroll, the two could only seethe in silence.

Ye Guichen said, "Don't worry, I won't take your scroll for nothing. I'm not capturing you to please Dugu Jifeng of Wan Jian Villa, but rather to prove my innocence."

Zhu Biao and his companion couldn't believe Ye Guichen's words.

It seemed too lofty.

Still, they had to verbally agree, "Yes, yes, senior, you are noble. Then, if we give you the Spirit Stones, you can return them to Wan Jian Villa, proving your innocence, right?"

"No, you must come back with me." Ye Guichen shook his head.

Zhu Biao and his companion exchanged glances, recognizing disdain in each other's eyes.

So this guy might want to use them to gain favor with Wan Jian Villa, right?

Yet, before they could dwell on the thought, Ye Guichen took a bag out of his storage ring.

Then he tossed it to Zhu Biao: "There are twenty thousand Spirit Stones inside. Including the ten thousand you swindled from Wan Jian Villa, it totals thirty thousand Spirit Stones. Consider it compensation for the scroll."

"What?"

Zhu Biao and his companion were stunned.

To so casually offer up a thousand Spirit Stones, how lavish!

The two skeptically peeked inside the storage bag and indeed saw it was packed with a dense collection of Spirit Stones.

Yet, how could they dare accept it?

Convinced Ye Guichen was playing them.

"Heh, senior, please don't jest with us, we can't accept these Spirit Stones." They said, pushing back.

Ye Guichen's face darkened: "I'm not joking; I'm speaking the truth. Also, I can responsibly tell you, since you managed to swindle money from Dugu Jifeng, it's your ability, and I won't make you return the Spirit Stones. You come with me to Wan Jian Villa, and I just need you to clarify things. Plus, rest assured, I'll ensure your safety."

Hearing Ye Guichen's sincerity, Zhu Biao and his companion were tempted.

Though tempted, there was hesitation.

What if it's a trap?

If they went to Wan Jian Villa and got captured, the Spirit Stones would be recovered, and they'd die in vain.

Seeing their hesitation and their disbelief, Ye Guichen could guess their thoughts, frowning as he pondered, "Seeing that you don't believe me, here's the deal: one of you go hide with the Spirit Stones, and only one person comes with me to Wan Jian Villa. How about that?"

"This..."

Zhu Biao glanced at Ye Guichen: "Can we discuss it for a moment?"

"Alright."

Ye Guichen wasn't worried about them leaving.

Furthermore, he was so determined to bring them back to explain that he didn't want to put Miss Chu Chu in a difficult position.

This time, Zhu Biao and his companion wisely decided not to run away.

After a short while, they returned.

"Senior, we trust you this time." Zhu Biao pointed at the beggar beside him and said, "His name is Wei Lin, and he is the most trustworthy friend I have. For years, I've entrusted my life to him. I'm asking you to go with him, but I'll say this again: if he really dies, even if I have to put a bounty on you, I will seek revenge against you."

Ye Guichen chuckled nonchalantly, "Let's go."

Speaking thus, he grabbed Wei Lin and leaped towards the direction of Wan Jian Villa.

Wei Lin only felt the wind whistling past his ears, and in the blink of an eye, they had traveled a long distance.

At the same time, Wan Jian Villa was welcoming a guest.

This guest was someone Ye Guichen was not unfamiliar with.

It was the Pill Master Wu Yaoguang who had previously appraised the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus for Dugu Jifeng.

As an alchemist who liked to travel around, once Wu Yaoguang arrived in Wan Jian Villa's territory and his identity was known by their people, Master Feng Jiuling naturally wouldn't miss the chance to curry favor with him.

If they could form a good relationship with Wu Yaoguang, and if he was in a good mood and helped them refine a Purple Spirit Pill, then perhaps Wan Jian Villa could produce a Golden Core cultivator.

At that time, for Wan Jian Villa to become the leading sect among all factions would be within reach.

"Pill Master Wu, it's truly an honor to meet you! I never imagined you would come to our humble place; it's truly a blessing beyond measure!"

Feng Jiuling was exceedingly enthusiastic.

Regarding what happened with Dugu Jifeng, Feng Jiuling was already quite informed.

Especially after learning that Ye Guichen had broken the Extermination Immortal Sword Formation with a single move, he was shocked and even more determined to employ a strategy of retreating to advance with Ye Guichen.

If it came to a direct confrontation, they certainly wouldn't be the opponents.

Therefore, a policy of appeasement was critically important.

Furthermore, Feng Jiuling now felt that Ye Guichen's might potentially be tied to treasures obtained from the Spirit Beast Sect.

According to reports from Feng Wuxiu and others, back then, Ye Guichen not only stole treasures from the Treasure Pavilion at the Spirit Beast Sect, but also took a treasure that had been nurtured for many years behind the sect.

Perhaps it's these treasures that have helped Ye Guichen make such huge progress.

"Master Feng is too kind." Wu Yaoguang smiled gently, very courteous: "I was traveling and happened to come here, not expecting to find people from your villa being deceived. Alas, it's truly a shame."

"Indeed, indeed, Pill Master Wu, this is truly embarrassing." Feng Jiuling's mouth twitched awkwardly.

After some pleasantries, Wu Yaoguang directly said, "Master Feng, actually, there's something I came here to request."

"Oh?" Feng Jiuling was taken aback, not expecting Wu Yaoguang to have a request for him. Feeling delighted, he quickly said, "Pill Master Wu, whatever you need, just say it, as long as I can, I absolutely won't hesitate."

"Haha, there's no need for that." Wu Yaoguang chuckled and asked, "Previously, there was a young man who saw through the problem with that Snow Lotus at a glance. I'm very curious about him. Earlier, I saw him knowing and seemingly getting along well with your daughter in the marketplace. Could you introduce me?"

At that time, Wu Yaoguang had also witnessed Ye Guichen's skills, which surprised him.

He originally wanted to make acquaintances, but after Ye Guichen broke the Extermination Immortal Sword Formation in one move, he left to look for those two people.

Seeing him again wasn't easy.

Feng Jiuling didn't expect Wu Yaoguang to want to meet Ye Guichen at all, his mouth twitching, but he feigned ignorance: "Pill Master Wu, I'm not very clear on my daughter's matters. I'll call her here now, and you can ask her."

Afterward, Feng Jiuling intentionally called Feng Chuchu.

Since Ye Guichen left, Feng Chuchu had returned to Wan Jian Villa with Ye Di.

She didn't know if Ye Guichen could catch those two cheaters back, and she was worried if Ye Guichen wouldn't return, always waiting anxiously.

After being called by Feng Jiuling, Feng Chuchu immediately saw Wu Yaoguang, puzzled: "Father, why are you looking for me?"

Feng Jiuling quickly explained: "Oh, this is Pill Master Wu who wants to ask you something, feel free to speak openly and honestly."

Wu Yaoguang politely cupped his hand, saying: "Miss Chu Chu, could you introduce me to the gentleman you know?"

His attitude was extremely courteous, even more respectful than when speaking to Feng Jiuling.

This scene, appearing before Feng Jiuling, was incredibly surprising.

He knew Ye Guichen could fight and had a fairly good cultivation level, with exceptional talent; could he also understand the arts of herbal medicine and pills?

If that's really the case, should my calculations be reconsidered?

Feng Chuchu knew of Wu Yaoguang's esteemed status, being given such courtesy made her panic: "No, no, Pill Master Wu, please don't be like this. But, you say you want to meet Brother Chen?"