Young Master Ye!
At this moment, Nan Qing was utterly terrified!
Who was Ye Xuan?
A supreme VIP of Xianbao Pavilion, and a friend of Qin Guan!
A friend!
How many in the Divine Universe wished to befriend Qin Guan? Yet, across the entire Divine Universe, not one had succeeded!
Most importantly, this was Young Master Ye!
The young master of the Yang Clan, the greatest clan in all realms!
Outsiders might not know the Yang Clan, but he did. Why? Because Qin Guan had once said in a meeting that, in terms of power, only the Yang Clan could threaten Xianbao Pavilion.
And that was excluding Ye Xuan’s father, the Sword Master!
If the Sword Master was included, the Yang Clan was invincible!
The Green-Garbed Sword Master!
Who was he?
Someone Qin Guan called “Uncle”!
Realising this, Nan Qing was beyond terrified, never so frightened in his life. At this moment, he wanted to die, to die easily.
When Ayue came out and saw Nan Qing kowtowing fiercely, she was stunned.
What was happening?
Nan Qing held a high status in the Divine Universe, even major power leaders treated him respectfully because he represented Xianbao Pavilion!
Yet now, he was kowtowing like a dog before Ye Xuan!
Ayue’s mind went blank.
Ye Xuan’s expression was calm, “Let’s talk somewhere else!”
He walked off.
Behind him, Nan Qing didn’t stand, crawling on his knees after Ye Xuan.
The Xianbao Pavilion staff around were dumbfounded.
In a room.
Ayue stood with her head lowered, trembling with nerves.
Ye Xuan sat, while Nan Qing knelt before him, his forehead battered from kowtowing.
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Get up!”
Nan Qing hesitated, then slowly rose, still hunched.
Ye Xuan said directly, “I want to see Miss Qin Guan!”
Nan Qing immediately crushed a token. Soon, the space before Ye Xuan trembled, and Qin Guan appeared, standing amidst a sea of clouds, a massive golden hall behind her.
Seeing Ye Xuan, Qin Guan blinked, then smiled, “Young Master Ye, long time no see!”
Ye Xuan nodded, smiling, “Indeed, it’s been a while!”
Qin Guan glanced at the pen at Ye Xuan’s waist, stunned, then gave a thumbs-up, “Impressive, impressive, impressive!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Qin Guan smiled, “You’re here for something, right?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Can you give me two copies of *The Divine Dao Codex*? I’m very interested! But I can’t afford it!”
Qin Guan laughed, “Sure!”
She opened her palm, and the space before Ye Xuan split. Five copies of *The Divine Dao Codex* appeared.
Five!
Ye Xuan hesitated, then said, “That’s too many!”
Qin Guan smiled, “Keep the extras! I don’t need them, and as for selling, it’s just for fun. I’ve no interest in money anymore!”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze, then he gave a wry smile.
Only his big brother, father, and Qin Guan could outshine him! The first two with strength, this one with wealth… he couldn’t compete!
Ye Xuan collected his thoughts, saying, “I’ve founded an academy!”
Qin Guan was curious, “An academy?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Guanxuan Academy, named after you and me. You don’t mind, do you?”
Qin Guan laughed, “Not at all! Young Master Ye, seeing you today, you seem different!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I want to expand the academy. I might need your help later!”
Qin Guan nodded, “Alright!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I hear you’ve started an academy too. Aren’t you worried I’ll compete with you?”
Qin Guan shook her head, “My academy isn’t for profit.”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Got it!”
Qin Guan blinked, “Anything else? If not, I’m off to… not steal, I mean, explore ancient ruins!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “Explore ruins?”
Qin Guan nodded, “Yes! I’m fascinated by historical relics. Young Master Ye, let’s chat another day, I’m busy! Bye!”
She waved and vanished.
Ye Xuan: “…”
Nearby, Nan Qing trembled.
Young Master Ye’s relationship with Pavilion Master Qin was truly extraordinary!
What an idiot he’d been!
Nan Qing wanted to slap himself dead!
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “President Nan Qing, I’m thinking of removing you as president. Any objections?”
Nan Qing knelt instantly, “None! None!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Just kidding!”
Nan Qing froze.
Ye Xuan glanced at Ayue, smiling, “This young lady’s quite good…”
Nan Qing quickly said, “From now on, Ayue is vice-president!”
Vice-president!
Ye Xuan smiled, stood, and patted Nan Qing, “President Nan Qing, don’t bully her!”
He didn’t make Ayue president outright, seeing her foundation was too weak for such a role to be beneficial.
Nan Qing was sweating, “I… I wouldn’t dare!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Relax, I’m not like my father. He likes killing, I don’t. I prefer winning people with virtue!”
He turned and left.
Nan Qing bowed deeply, “Farewell, Young Master Ye!”
Farewell, Young Master Ye!
Long after Ye Xuan left, Nan Qing stood, then collapsed, as if drained.
Ayue hesitated, then said, “President… Young Master Ye, he…”
Nan Qing said softly, “He’s Young Master Ye!”
Ayue was puzzled, “From what power?”
Nan Qing trembled, “The Yang Clan!”
Ayue frowned, thinking, then shook her head, “Never heard of it!”
Nan Qing looked at her, “All the powers in the Divine Universe combined are dogshit before the Yang Clan!”
Ayue was shocked, “That… that strong?”
Nan Qing added, “Not even dogshit!”
Ayue: “…”
…
After leaving Xianbao Pavilion, Ye Xuan rode his small carriage back to Guanxuan Academy.
Unbeknownst to him, a woman watched him leave, the veiled lead dancer from before.
A young girl approached her, “Miss…”
The veiled woman said calmly, “Got it!”
She turned and left.
…
On the carriage, Ye Xuan reclined, holding an ancient book, *The Divine Dao Codex*.
He was shocked!
What was the *Divine Dao Codex*?
Divine arts, dao arts, spells!
A compendium of supernatural techniques, meticulously catalogued.
All the world’s techniques were in this *Codex*, and most terrifyingly, it included Qin Guan’s own creations.
As that mysterious woman said, this *Codex* was worth a hundred million cosmic veins!
Ye Xuan sighed softly, “What a rich lady! Makes even a second-generation like me want to live off her!”
Suddenly, the carriage stopped.
Ye Xuan looked up. Not far ahead stood a woman in a black dress, wearing a silver mask!
The mysterious woman who bought the *Codex*!
Ye Xuan was startled, then said, “Miss, something up?”
Shen Lan looked at him, “Can we talk?”
Ye Xuan thought, then said, “Sure!”
He sat up and patted the spot beside him.
A fragrant breeze hit, and Shen Lan sat next to him.
She glanced at the book in his hand, seeing its contents, her pupils shrank, then she turned to Ye Xuan, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised disbelief.
Noticing her reaction, Ye Xuan put away the *Codex*, smiling, “Something on your mind, miss?”
Shen Lan looked at him, “Why do you have this book?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “I asked for it!”
Shen Lan asked, “Pavilion Master Qin?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Shen Lan asked, “She gave it to you?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Shen Lan pressed, “What’s your relationship with her?”
Ye Xuan thought, then said, “Friends!”
Friends!
Shen Lan was silent for a long time, then said, “Why do you answer when I ask?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “My heart’s open, nothing I can’t say.”
Shen Lan looked at him, “Who are you?”
Ye Xuan said, “Ye Xuan!”
Shen Lan’s eyes narrowed, “From where?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Qingcheng!”
Shen Lan asked, “What are you doing in the Divine Universe?”
Ye Xuan said, “Came to inherit family property, now founding an academy.”
Shen Lan paused, then said, “Guanxuan Academy?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Shen Lan asked, “Your identity…”
Ye Xuan smiled, “You want to know about my backing, right?”
Shen Lan nodded.
Ye Xuan laughed, “My father’s the Green-Garbed Sword Master, founder of the Yang Clan. My sister’s Heaven’s Mandate, I call her Qing’er, so strong even she doesn’t know her limits. I’ve a big brother, seeking defeat everywhere, no idea where he’s wandering now! But if someone shouts ‘I’m invincible’ into the endless universe, he might show up.”
Shen Lan looked at him, “Is all this true?”
Ye Xuan smiled, “What do you think?”
Shen Lan was silent.
Ye Xuan chuckled, “Anything else you want to ask?”
Shen Lan paused, then asked again, “Why do you answer my questions?”
Ye Xuan thought long, then said, “I’m founding an academy!”
Shen Lan asked, “And?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Only utmost sincerity can weave the great threads of the world, establish its great foundation, and know the transformations of heaven and earth! Sincerity starts with me, the academy’s head!”
Shen Lan was silent for a long time, then said, “Not a single word of truth, all flowery nonsense!”
She stood and left!
Ye Xuan’s expression froze: “????”
