Heavenly Venerable Ziyang’s actions sparked doubt in Ye Qiu.
“Father suffered a backlash injury. Even my life-extension ritual might not cure him. Can a single pill do it?”
Yet, just ten seconds after the pill entered Ye Wushuang’s mouth, he opened his eyes from his coma.
Not only that, Ye Wushuang’s head of white hair turned jet black in an instant.
Ye Qiu was dumbfounded.
He suddenly realised that the methods of a powerful cultivator like Heavenly Venerable Ziyang far exceeded his understanding.
For a moment, Ye Qiu was filled with longing for the techniques of mighty cultivators.
“When will I become as powerful as Master Ancestor?”
Ye Qiu resolved to redouble his efforts to become a cultivator soon.
“Worthy of being the leader of Kunlun Mountain, truly remarkable!”
The War God and others, seeing Ye Wushuang awaken, were both shocked and delighted, deeply admiring Heavenly Venerable Ziyang.
Though Ziyang looked dishevelled, like a beggar, at that moment, everyone felt profound respect for him.
“Wushuang!”
Qian Jinglan rushed to Ye Wushuang, tears of joy streaming down her face.
“Jinglan!”
Ye Wushuang held Qian Jinglan’s face in his hands, smiling, but tears rolled down from the corners of his eyes.
A man’s tears in life are shed for two reasons: one for the people, one for a beloved.
Back when Ye Wushuang and Qian Jinglan were in love, she was a renowned talent, beautiful as a flower. But after more than twenty years apart, Qian Jinglan’s appearance had changed drastically.
Now, Qian Jinglan’s face was haggard, her skin rough, looking older than her years.
Ye Wushuang felt no disdain, only deep guilt, and said apologetically, “Jinglan, I’m sorry for making you suffer all these years.”
Qian Jinglan smiled brightly, “As long as you’re alive, any suffering was worth it.”
The two embraced tightly.
Seeing this, Ye Qiu smiled happily, his eyes slightly moist.
Heavenly Venerable Ziyang, noticing Ye Qiu’s tears, was puzzled and asked, “Kid, why are you crying? I didn’t bully you.”
Ye Qiu adjusted his emotions and said, “Master Ancestor, half my body is still stuck in the ground, and you say you didn’t bully me?”
“If this Heavenly Venerable wanted to bully you, would you still be alive?” Ziyang said, extending his hand.
Instantly, Ye Qiu felt a gentle force envelop him, and his body was lifted from the ground.
“Thank you, Master Ancestor,” Ye Qiu said gratefully.
Ziyang then beckoned to Ye Wushuang, “Wushuang, come here.”
Ye Wushuang brought Qian Jinglan to Ziyang and said, “Master, let me introduce my wife, Qian Jinglan.”
“Jinglan, pay respects to Master.”
Qian Jinglan said gratefully, “Senior, thank you for saving Wushuang’s life. This great kindness can never be repaid. Let me kowtow to you!”
With that, Qian Jinglan knelt and respectfully kowtowed three times to Ziyang.
“Hahaha, Wushuang is my disciple; saving him is only natural,” Ziyang said, pulling a white pill from his pocket and handing it to Qian Jinglan. “This is my gift to you.”
Though Qian Jinglan didn’t know the pill’s purpose, she understood that anything from Ziyang was extraordinary and quickly said, “Senior, this is too much…”
Whoosh!
Ziyang flicked his finger, and the white pill flew into Qian Jinglan’s mouth, dissolving instantly.
A few seconds later, an astonishing scene unfolded.
The wrinkles on Qian Jinglan’s face vanished rapidly, her rough skin became smooth as water, and she radiated youth, looking more than ten years younger.
“How miraculous!”
Everyone was astonished.
Qian Jinglan, noticing her rejuvenation, was overjoyed and kowtowed again, “Thank you, Senior.”
Ziyang smiled, “No need for formalities.”
Seeing Dragon Lady’s envy, Ye Wudi boldly stepped forward, knelt, and said, “Heavenly Venerable, forgive my boldness. I too would like a pill, please grant my request.”
“There are no more Youth-Retaining Pills,” Ziyang refused outright.
Ye Wushuang interjected, “Master, he’s my brother.”
“Oh, well, this Heavenly Venerable still has one,” Ziyang said, tossing a Youth-Retaining Pill to Ye Wudi.
“Thank you, Heavenly Venerable!” Ye Wudi was overjoyed and handed the pill to Dragon Lady. “Wife, here.”
Dragon Lady swallowed the pill, and soon her appearance youthful, looking like a woman in her early twenties.
“Thank you, husband,” Dragon Lady said, kissing Ye Wudi despite the crowd.
Ye Wudi grinned foolishly with happiness.
Nearby, Ye Wuwei’s wife, seeing Qian Jinglan and Dragon Lady rejuvenated, showed envy.
Ye Wushuang, perceptive, said, “Master, one more Youth-Retaining Pill, please. I have another brother.”
“Alright,” Ziyang said generously, tossing another pill to Ye Wushuang.
Ye Wushuang immediately handed it to Ye Wuwei.
“Thank you!” Ye Wuwei was thrilled, giving the pill to his wife, who also became much younger after taking it.
Ye Qiu, tempted, said, “Master Ancestor, comma”
“I know you want a Youth-Retaining Pill, kid. It’s not that I’m unwilling, but I truly have none left,” Ziyang said. “The Youth-Retaining Pill requires a thousand-year Kunlun snow lotus to refine, and I only made three.”
Ye Qiu was disappointed. He had hoped to get a few pills for Lin Jingzhi and Qin Wan but found none were left.
Ziyang changed the subject, “Kid, train hard. Once you reach my level of cultivation, refining Youth-Retaining Pills will be effortless.”
“Really?” Ye Qiu’s hope reignited.
Ziyang glared, “What, you dare doubt this Heavenly Venerable?”
“No, no!” Ye Qiu said with a sheepish smile.
“Hmph,” Ziyang lifted his wine gourd, shook it, and found not a drop left. Annoyed, he said, “Any wine?”
“I have some,” Master Longbrow said, pulling a bamboo tube from his robe sleeve. Before he could hand it over, it vanished, and Ziyang said, “Oh, century-old monkey wine?”
Gulp, gulp, comma Ziyang took a few swigs, then said disdainfully, “Compared to Kunlun’s aged brew, this century-old monkey wine is rubbish.”
Master Longbrow, a wine lover, swallowed hard, thinking to himself that he must try Kunlun’s brew someday.
“But for a mere Dragon Tiger Mountain leader to offer me century-old monkey wine shows some respect,” Ziyang said. “Rest assured, this Heavenly Venerable won’t drink your wine for free.”
“Longbrow, open your mouth,.”
