Night.
Ye Ling’er: “Daddy, I’m hungry.”
Xiao Bai: “Chirp chirp chirp!”
Looking at the two little ones, their faces full of pitiful expressions as they came before Ye Qing begging to be fed.
Qin Xue, standing to the side, couldn’t help but wear an expression of both amusement and exasperation.
They had just eaten a meal an hour ago, and she was still full even now.
It seemed that not only was the Nascent Soul Realm powerful in strength, but their appetites were also much greater than hers.
But given Ye Qing’s level of doting on the children, he definitely wouldn’t let them go hungry.
Immediately, he instructed Qin Xue to set up the Blazing Fire Divine Cauldron again and light it with Samadhi True Fire.
The demon tiger meat and giant python meat from earlier had already been completely eaten by Ye Ling’er and Xiao Bai.
Ye Qing then took out a piece of Mystic Ice from his Storage Ring.
Using Samadhi True Fire to melt the Mystic Ice, inside were two fresh and tender beast leg meats.
“Truly worthy of being a senior, actually using this method to keep meat fresh…”
Just as Qin Xue was sighing in admiration, she suddenly noticed the deep purple scales covering the meat and immediately showed a look of surprise.
“These scales, and this aura…”
“Senior, this… this couldn’t be meat from the Heavenly Dragon Clan, could it?”
Ye Qing nodded, “Probably.”
Inside Qin Xue’s heart, a huge wave instantly surged.
“The Heavenly Dragon Clan is one of the most powerful races among the Demon Tribe, holding a dominant position for many years.”
“Because their strength is too domineering and formidable, they have long been entrenched in the Demon Realm, never deigning to set foot in the human world.”
“The only record is that three years ago, a Soaring Sky Realm Heavenly Demon Giant Dragon appeared in the Central Continent, a descendant of the Heavenly Dragon Clan, said to have been slain by a Sword Immortal.”
At this point, Qin Xue’s mouth formed an “O” shape in shock, saying, “Senior, could it be… this one?”
“Perhaps.”
Ye Qing paid no attention to Qin Xue’s shock and surprise, silently taking out various Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to grind into spices.
But Qin Xue became even more shocked, excitedly saying, “Legend has it that at that time, that Heavenly Demon Giant Dragon wreaked havoc all over the Central Continent, killing countless people.”
“To defend the Central Continent, the Ascension Realm Great Power of the Jade Pool Holy Land, Grand Elder Yao Yue, personally took action, leading the Jade Pool Holy Land’s contemporary Holy Maiden to eliminate the demon dragon.”
“But the demon dragon’s strength was too formidable; the two women from the Jade Pool Holy Land couldn’t harm the demon dragon at all and were instead forced into a desperate situation.”
“At the critical moment, a mysterious Sword Immortal suddenly descended, slaying the demon dragon with a single sword strike and saving them!”
Ye Qing scratched his head, “Seems… there was such a thing.”
“Senior, you are truly amazing!”
Qin Xue instantly transformed into a little fangirl again, her eyes sparkling with stars.
“Even the Jade Pool Holy Land, one of the Seven Great Holy Lands, owes you such a huge favor.”
“With this connection, even if you go to the Central Continent, senior, you will surely be revered by thousands!”
In the current world, there are Seven Great Holy Lands.
Each has thousands of years of heritage and foundation, with tens of thousands of disciples under their command.
They all have many Ascension Realm Great Powers stationed and possess at least one Supreme Imperial Artifact as a treasure to guard their sect.
Any one of these holy lands emerging is enough to contend with a nation.
And what is outrageous is that all Seven Great Holy Lands are located in the Central Continent.
It is said that these Seven Great Holy Lands also have connections with Immortals above the Ascension Realm.
As long as one is a sufficiently talented prodigy, there is even a chance to be directly chosen by an Immortal to cultivate in the Upper Realm.
For this reason, the Central Continent is the paradise that all cultivators in the world dream of.
In comparison, the four great continents of East, West, South, and North appear somewhat shabby.
Take the Great Qi Dynasty, for example. It occupies the most fertile land in the Eastern Continent.
With the Ye family leading various major clans in risking their lives to serve, it is already considered the strongest nation in the Eastern Continent.
However, even if the Great Qi Dynasty were to exhaust its entire national strength, if it were to go to war with the Jade Pool Holy Land, it would be hard to say who would emerge victorious.
Besides the Great Qi Dynasty, there are many other powerful nations in the Eastern Continent.
For instance, Great Chu, Great Feng, Great Yin…
These dynasties all possess considerable influence, substantial resources, and have long coveted the fertile lands of the Great Qi Dynasty.
If not for the relentless efforts of the Ye family and other clans, the Great Qi Dynasty would likely have been carved up and devoured by these wolves long ago.
Upon learning that Ye Qing was the Sword Immortal who had slain the demonic dragon back then, Qin Xue’s admiration and reverence for him surged like an endless river.
Once the demonic dragon meat was roasted, Ye Ling’er and Xiao Bai immediately began eating it with relish.
“Mmm, so delicious!”
“Father, this dragon meat is much tastier than that tiger or snake meat!”
“If it’s delicious, eat more and grow up quickly.”
Ye Qing smiled and patted Ye Ling’er’s head, then picked up his gourd to take a drink, only to find it empty.
Qin Xue, quick to notice, said, “Senior, let me fetch more wine for you.”
“No need.”
Ye Qing took out an embroidered gourd Qin Xue had just given him from his Storage Ring and said with a smile, “It’s perfect to pair with the dragon meat and try the taste of your Carefree Wine.”
With that, Ye Qing opened the gourd and took a large gulp.
A refreshing and sweet flavor spread from the tip of his tongue, while a rich aroma of wine filled his entire mouth.
“Excellent wine!”
Ye Qing’s eyes lit up as he exclaimed happily, “Truly worthy of the masterpiece of Wine Sage Carefree Master. Indeed, a single cup can dispel a thousand worries!”
[Host drinks Carefree Wine, Sword Heart comprehension +10086!]
[Congratulations, host, for comprehending the Imperial Grade Heart Technique—”Great Derivation Divine Art”!]
[The Great Derivation Divine Art allows the host to instantly concentrate spiritual energy and enter a state of absolute focus and selflessness.]
[In the state of selflessness, the host’s Spiritual Power density is greatly enhanced, strengthening all sword techniques!]
Ye Qing revealed a pleased expression and nodded with satisfaction.
Indeed, no matter what kind of wine, the first sip always yields the best effect.
The “Great Derivation Divine Art” could play a significant role in battles where one faces a stronger opponent.
However, at present, it is difficult to find anyone in the entire Great Qi Dynasty whose strength surpasses Ye Qing’s.
Thus, for now, this technique has little practical use.
Nevertheless, after comprehending the “Great Derivation Divine Art,” Ye Qing felt his Sword Heart had been further refined.
He was now very, very close to the Immortal Realm he had long dreamed of.
As long as he could successfully Attain the Dao and Become Immortal,
from then on, there would be no place in the world he could not go, and no one would be his match.
…
Meanwhile, inside the Prime Minister’s residence.
Qin Rou lay on the bed, crying as if her tears were a flowing river.
“Father, that Ye Ling’er is simply too much!”
“How could a girl be so ruthless?”
“Even if I slandered her, she shouldn’t have broken my leg!”
“Putting aside the facts, doesn’t she bear any blame at all?”
A middle-aged man wearing a python robe stood before Qin Rou.
He was the Prime Minister of the Great Qi Dynasty, Qin Ru.
At this moment, Qin Ru’s face was as dark as water, his entire body radiating a murderous aura.
But after hearing his daughter’s words, his expression involuntarily became somewhat complicated.
His daughter’s words—why did they sound a bit off?
Setting aside the facts, what else was there to talk about?