Ye Xuan did not waste much time eating; he was not very strict about food.
For him, as long as it wasn't so bad he couldn't swallow it, he wouldn't pay much attention. After finishing his meal, cleaning the bowls and chopsticks, and tidying the table, Ye Xuan prepared to cultivate.
Although he had already obtained the System, and the once-a-month Fishing Attempt only required enough time or luck for him to become a powerhouse without cultivating, he wasn't entirely confident in his luck.
The first Fishing Attempt yielded the Template of Wang Quan Baye in his youth. Could the second attempt definitely yield an item of the same tier or even better?
Not necessarily.
In the Myriad Worlds, valueless things always outnumber valuable things.
Moreover, having already merged with the Wang Quan Baye Template, he possessed a Talent superior to the vast majority of people in cultivation. Although the system he practiced might not lead to eternal life, that was only true in the Fox Spirit World.
In his World, that might not be the case.
"Knock, knock, knock—"
Just as Ye Xuan was preparing to cultivate, a crisp knocking sound came from outside the door. The sound was unhurried and rhythmic, neither seeming abrupt nor overly deliberate.
Ye Xuan was not surprised by this.
Back at school, he had already anticipated that someone would come looking for him. In fact, it would be surprising if they showed no reaction to his existence.
He stood up, walked to the door, placed his hand on the doorknob, and opened it.
Standing outside was a woman, a very beautiful woman.
Her beauty carried an aggressive quality, as if she could be instantly memorable. Her features were exquisitely refined to near perfection, her eyes like a painting, her nose high and straight, her lips a vibrant red, and her skin so fair it was almost transparent, seemingly capable of emitting light.
Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, the ends slightly curled with a touch of intellectual grace.
"Hello, Ye Xuan."
"I presume you already know my purpose. May I invite you in for a chat?"
Her voice was crisp and pleasant, carrying a hint of amusement.
"Come in."
Ye Xuan said calmly, then turned and walked inside, showing no special reaction due to her appearance.
Su Mengyao stepped inside, her gaze sweeping across the room before she sat gracefully and composedly in a chair. Her eyes returned to Ye Xuan, the corners of her lips lifting slightly, her tone carrying a degree of formality:
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Su Mengyao, and I am from Tianshu."
"My unannounced visit this time is to confirm one matter."
"Student Ye Xuan, you are a possessor of Treasures of the Heavens, correct?"
Upon hearing Su Mengyao's words, Ye Xuan did not answer immediately but frowned slightly.
"Among the current Ability Users, are there any who can cause the level of destruction I displayed with that sword strike at school?"
The uncertainty in her words made him somewhat puzzled.
Were there Ability Users now capable of wielding the destructive power of the Heaven and Earth One Sword he unleashed at school?
Although it was just a casual strike, far from his full strength, could Ability Users already be this powerful in the current era?
"Hmm?"
Su Mengyao paused, surprised that Ye Xuan would ask such a question, but she nodded in affirmation.
"That's right, but the number is extremely small, and most have gained fortuitous encounters."
"Their speed of power increase won't be this fast later on."
Frankly speaking, Ability Users are no different from ordinary people; some have ordinary Talent, and some have exceptional Talent. However, the Spiritual Energy Revival has only been going on for three months, so even with high Talent, their speed of improvement isn't that fast.
If they hadn't obtained some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures nourished by the Spiritual Energy through chance encounters, they wouldn't possess such formidable strength.
But even so, they cannot compare to the possessors of Treasures of the Heavens.
Even a Treasure of the Heavens like a Devil Fruit—just one bite could elevate their strength beyond the vast majority of them.
"I see."
Ye Xuan nodded, then admitted:
"They are indeed Treasures of the Heavens."
Although he fished them out from the System, in reality, they could be called Treasures of the Heavens.
After all, in a sense, isn't the System itself something born from human fantasy?
"As expected!"
Hearing Ye Xuan's confirmation, Su Mengyao's eyes lit up, and she became visibly excited. She leaned slightly forward, her tone carrying a hint of eagerness.
"Then, may I ask if you obtained the Wang Quan Sword, or the Wang Quan Baye Template?"
According to the information she had gathered, the Wang Quan Sword was the ancestral treasure of the Wang Quan Family in the 'Fox Spirit' lore, and arguably the strongest Magic Treasure of the Human Clan, without exception.
As long as it battled the power or moves of a Yokai, the Wang Quan Sword could comprehend them. Therefore, whoever wielded the Wang Quan Sword was the inheritor of all its power.
The Wang Quan Sword itself was a sword of slaughter; the more it killed, the stronger it became.
And Wang Quan Baye was not only the head of the Wang Quan Family and the leader of the Yi Qi Dao Alliance, but also the top powerhouse of that era in 'Fox Spirit.' Tushan Honghong once said: 'Your cultivation is among the strongest humans I have ever seen.'
Although he lost his Sword Heart due to being Outside the Circle, he forcibly comprehended the Wang Quan Sword Intent. Even if it was inferior to the future Wang Quan Fugui, few among the entire Fox Spirit World, Human Clan or Yokai, could surpass him.
"What about the Wang Quan Sword, and what about the Wang Quan Baye Template?"
Ye Xuan didn't ask why she was certain it was the Wang Quan Baye Template and not Wang Quan Fugui, Wang Quan Shou Zhuo, or Wang Quan Wumu. He was still wearing Wang Quan Baye's clothes from that morning.
If he hadn't obtained the Wang Quan Baye Template, why would he wear the attire from Wang Quan Baye's youth?
But he did not answer Su Mengyao's question either.
Admitting he was a possessor of a Treasure of the Heavens was sufficient; regarding other matters, he didn't feel the need to cooperate with her.
As for the 'Tianshu Bureau,' so what? He hadn't joined them.
"I apologize, I was perhaps too presumptuous."
Su Mengyao paused upon hearing Ye Xuan's response, then immediately apologized. She had gotten carried away and asked too deeply, forgetting that these were his secrets, and he wasn't obligated to tell her.
Was it because she subconsciously still viewed him as a student? Such a mistake was inexcusable.
"In return, if you have any questions, you can ask me."
She adjusted her tone and smiled again.
"The Great Xia holds absolute goodwill towards every possessor of a Treasure of the Heavens, so you need not worry."
"Furthermore, we have already signed a Contract with Elder Zhong. You don't have to trust us, but you can trust Elder Zhong."
"Regarding Elder Zhong, naturally, I have no doubts."
Ye Xuan's tone was calm, showing little reaction to this.
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