Chapter 390: The Source of Confidence!

Ye Yuan suddenly realized that alchemy was not valued in the Hurricane Realm.

Most martial artists in the Hurricane Realm relied on their own talent and hard work to cultivate, and their dependence on pills was far less than in the Boundless Realm.

Of course, this was only relatively speaking.

Those great families and forces under the Wind Emperor naturally enjoyed more resources and cultivated faster.

But for them, pills were merely icing on the cake, not a lifeline in times of need.

In fact, in Ye Yuan's view, although the Hurricane Realm lacked resources, this was also their most precious resource.

Martial artists in the Hurricane Realm had a natural affinity for the Wind Intent, and they cultivated faster in this path.

If Ye Yuan's guess was correct, there were definitely not a few martial artists in the Hurricane Realm who had comprehended True Intent.

Upon entering the city, Ye Yuan had only come into contact with forces in the alchemy world and had no intuitive understanding of other forces.

Now it seemed that the Xiao and Tong families also had many constraints.

"Is that so? Since you don't want to marry, just find someone to beat those two guys down, and it's settled, right?" Ye Yuan said.

Xiao Ruyan smiled bitterly. "Where can the Xiao family find such a person? Huang Wenqiu of the Huang family and Xue Zaihe of the Xue family are the second-strongest among the younger generation in the royal city, evenly matched. Finding someone stronger than them who also meets the age requirement is no easy task."

"Oh? Second-strongest? Then who is the strongest?" Ye Yuan asked curiously.

"The strongest are also two people: His Highness the Seventh Prince and Shangguan Lingyun of the Shangguan family!" When mentioning these two, Xiao Ruyan's expression turned serious.

"Hmm... they're that formidable? That makes things a bit tricky. How about I help you drive them away, and then you promise me one thing, okay?" Ye Yuan said with a grin.

Xiao Ruyan's eyes lit up, then dimmed. "I know you are extremely skilled in the Dao of alchemy, but in martial prowess, you cannot possibly defeat those two. Besides, if you need me to do something, my father just said you could speak freely."

Ye Yuan chuckled. "Really? What if I want you?"

Xiao Ruyan was completely numb and blurted out, "Of course, provided you can take me away."

Those words startled Ye Yuan, and he laughed it off. "Just joking. I don't want to be hunted by the two first-class families, the Huang and Xue."

In fact, Ye Yuan wanted to ask Xiao Ruyan about something, but he couldn't fully trust her and swallowed his words.

The matter of slaves in the Boundless Realm was too sensitive; the moment he brought it up, he would arouse suspicion.

Xiao Ruyan was extremely intelligent and would inevitably have some thoughts.

Although he had done the Xiao family a great favor this time, when it came to matters of the war between the two realms, it was hard to say which side Xiao Ruyan would ultimately stand on.

As for Xiao Changfeng, Ye Yuan had even less hope. That old fox would surely capture him immediately and present him to the Wind Emperor to curry favor.

At that moment, a young man walked leisurely into the hall and headed straight for Ye Yuan.

"Junior Brother Ji, I am Senior Brother Shi Haoran, the eldest disciple under the master. He wants you to come with me to see him after you finish handling matters here," the young man said to Ye Yuan.

This Shi Haoran was actually a Pill King!

He looked young, but he was probably no longer young in age.

The aging of a martial artist's appearance gradually slows as their strength increases.

Shi Haoran, at most a hundred years old, had already entered the Soul Sea and advanced to Pill King—truly a prodigy in the lower realm!

Moreover, Ye Yuan could sense that Shi Haoran's gaze was restrained and he had the bearing of a general, completely unlike a fraud like Tong Wenchang.

Tong Wenchang's title of quasi-Pill King sounded impressive, but his foundation was actually shallow, having forcibly broken through to the Sea of Transformation just to save time.

For alchemists, this was the most taboo thing.

Without a solid foundation, breakthroughs become harder later on!

Although Tong Wenchang had become a quasi-Pill King early, without a hundred or two hundred years of accumulation, he would never reach the Pill King realm.

Shi Haoran's soul power was pure, clearly tempered through countless trials. Only through countless alchemy sessions could one refine their soul power to such a degree.

Others might not see this, but Ye Yuan knew it clearly.

However, what surprised Ye Yuan was why Xing Yuan had sent his eldest disciple to fetch him.

Even for a newly accepted disciple, wasn't this too ceremonious?

To Xing Yuan, he was just a newcomer. Having the eldest disciple come to receive him—what a great honor!

"Greetings, Pill King Shi!" Xiao Ruyan bowed to Shi Haoran, then said to Ye Yuan, "Ruyan dares not delay Lord Xing Yuan's affairs. I take my leave now. For today's matter, Ruyan thanks Young Master Ji on behalf of the Xiao family!"

Ye Yuan smiled. "Miss Ruyan, no need to be so polite. Take care."

Watching Xiao Ruyan's graceful figure, Shi Haoran laughed. "Miss Ruyan and the Shangguan family's Shangguan Lingxue are known as the Twin Beauties of the royal city, and no one has yet captured their hearts. I didn't expect that Junior Brother Ji, after just a few days in the Xiao family, has already won Miss Ruyan's heart. Truly impressive!"

Ye Yuan was taken aback. He had thought Shi Haoran was a serious person, but he started joking the moment they met.

"Haha, Senior Brother is overthinking. Miss Ruyan only feels gratitude toward me. Someone as proud as her, how could she fancy a bumpkin like me?" Ye Yuan said self-deprecatingly.

Shi Haoran disagreed and laughed. "I've been through this, I won't be wrong! You're right, Miss Ruyan is indeed proud, but that's because she hasn't met a man worthy of her heart. And today, Junior Brother Ji's performance has completely conquered her pride! Besides... now that Junior Brother Ji has become a disciple of the master, how can you call yourself a bumpkin? If you're willing, let the master speak on your behalf, and would the Huang and Xue families dare to say no?"

Ye Yuan's heart sank. Oh no!

Shi Haoran didn't seem to be joking. Could it be that Xiao Ruyan really had taken a liking to him?

But he and Xiao Ruyan were from two different realms and would inevitably become opponents. How would they face each other then?

Ahem, he was overthinking.

Now was not the time to think about this. Rescuing his fellow disciples was the top priority!

Ye Yuan laughed it off. "Senior Brother, don't tease me. I'm still young and haven't considered this matter yet. No need to trouble the master."

Shi Haoran laughed heartily. "Junior Brother is truly an extraordinary man! In this royal city, which man doesn't dream of holding these two beauties in his arms? Yet you have the strength and opportunity but make excuses. Never mind. As long as Miss Ruyan hasn't married, you still have a chance. Even if the martial arts contest decides her归属, as long as she remains chaste, you can still marry her! This... is the source of confidence for a disciple under the Star Abyss Sovereign!"

Ye Yuan's eyes flickered. This Shi Haoran... was quite to his liking.