As soon as Ye Qiu spoke, the ward fell so silent that a pin could be heard dropping.
“Qiu’er, have some porridge first, then we’ll talk,” Qian Jinglan urged.
Ye Qiu didn’t respond, only looking at Ye Wushuang.
Ye Wushuang asked, “Qiu’er, did you anticipate this outcome beforehand?”
“No,” Ye Qiu answered truthfully.
“Do you regret it?” Ye Wushuang pressed.
“No regrets,” Ye Qiu said, “The outcome now is far better than I imagined.”
“When I faced a King Realm expert, to be honest, I was in despair. I thought I’d die on that uninhabited island.”
“Later, I crossed two major realms and, at the early Foundation Establishment stage, defeated a King Realm expert. For me, that was a heaven-defying feat.”
“Not to mention just a drop in cultivation. Even if I lost all my cultivation, I’d still feel fortunate.”
“Fortunate to still be alive.”
Ye Wushuang was somewhat surprised.
He had thought that learning about his cultivation issues would devastate Ye Qiu, perhaps even break him. Yet, unexpectedly, there wasn’t a trace of despair in Ye Qiu.
“Well done, truly my son!” Ye Wushuang praised.
Old Master Ye added, “Ye Qiu, I’m pleased you think this way. Truly my grandson.”
Ye Wushuang glanced at Old Master Ye, thinking, *I’m talking serious matters here, why are you chiming in?*
Ye Qiu asked, “Dad, can my cultivation be restored?”
Though surviving was already a great stroke of luck for Ye Qiu, he still hoped to restore his cultivation.
It was only human nature.
Like a wealthy man who, after losing everything to debt, hopes to rise again.
“It can!” Ye Wushuang said with certainty.
Ye Qiu’s spirits lifted, “Really?”
“Would I, your father, lie to you?” Ye Wushuang said, “Before your master left, he foresaw your life-and-death crisis and the issue with your cultivation. So, he told me a way to help you recover.”
“What way?” Ye Qiu asked eagerly.
Ye Wushuang replied, “Nourish your body with a dragon vein.”
“Dragon vein?” Ye Qiu looked puzzled, asking, “The dragon vein from feng shui?”
“Exactly,” Ye Wushuang explained, “A dragon vein absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Using it to nourish the body brings endless benefits.”
“Huaxia is called the giant dragon of the East because, since ancient times, dragon veins have spread across its land.”
“Unfortunately, some dragon veins have been claimed, like the ancestral graves of founding emperors, all buried on dragon veins.”
“Others were destroyed. After emperors unified the land, to ensure long-lasting rule, they sent imperial astrologers to roam the land and cut down dragon veins.”
“The most famous was Liu Bowen, who, under Zhu Yuanzhang’s orders, severed ninety-nine dragon veins.”
Ye Qiu pressed, “Are there still dragon veins in the world today?”
“Of course,” Ye Wushuang said, “The ones Liu Bowen severed were minor dragon veins. Huaxia still has three main dragon veins.”
“The first main dragon vein is called the Northern Dragon.”
“The Northern Dragon follows the Yellow River, passing through the Qilian Mountains, Helan Mountains, Yin Mountains, turning to the Greater Khingan Range, and finally extending from Changbai Mountain to Baekdu Mountain in Korea, before entering the sea.”
“This main dragon vein, with its dramatic rises and falls, is majestic and tolerant, with an unyielding presence for ages.”
“The second main dragon vein is called the Central Dragon.”
“The Central Dragon extends eastward, passing through the Qinling Mountains and Dabie Mountains, before entering the sea around Suzhou and Hangzhou.”
“This dragon vein is grand yet steady, with a touch of agile transformation. Thus, the regions it passes through have always been lands of abundant talent, radiating across the Central Plains, producing heroes in every dynasty.”
“As for the final dragon vein, it’s called the Southern Dragon.”
“The Southern Dragon starts in Tibet, moving south through Yunnan and Guizhou, passing the Hengduan Mountains, then eastward to Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, and Hubei, before reaching Wuyi Mountain and entering the sea.”
“This dragon vein has also produced many great figures.”
“But these three main dragon veins all extend from Kunlun Mountain, which is why Kunlun is called the ancestor of all mountains, the source of dragon veins.”
Hearing this, Ye Qiu asked, “Dad, are you saying I need to go to Kunlun Mountain?”
Ye Wushuang nodded slightly, then added, “However, I don’t know exactly where the dragon vein in Kunlun Mountain is.”
“Hm?” Ye Qiu found it hard to believe, saying, “Isn’t the dragon vein in Kunlun Mountain? Why don’t you know?”
Ye Wushuang explained, “The *Dragon Shaking Scripture* says: ‘The dragon’s path is true, its starry peaks form its body. Dragon and spirit together trace the mountain’s pulse, spirit is its essence, dragon its substance.’”
“This means a dragon vein doesn’t stay fixed in one place but moves elusively, like a divine dragon whose head is seen but not its tail.”
“That’s why, when feng shui masters search for auspicious sites, they must seek the dragon and pinpoint its node.”
“There’s a saying in the feng shui world: ‘Three years to find the dragon, ten years to pinpoint the node.’ This shows finding the dragon is simple, but locating the node is far harder.”
“In other words, where a dragon vein gathers is a supreme feng shui treasure. If you can nourish your body there, restoring your cultivation won’t be an issue.”
Ye Qiu frowned, “So, finding a dragon vein isn’t that simple.”
“Of course. If dragon veins were easy to find, wouldn’t ancient emperors have claimed them all?” Ye Wushuang said, “But before your master left, he pointed you in a direction. He said you only need to go to three places.”
“Which three places?” Ye Qiu asked.
Ye Wushuang said, “Tai Mountain, Shu Mountain, and Kunlun Mountain.”
“Your master said each of these mountains holds a peerless dragon vein. Find one, and you can restore your cultivation.”
“Find two, and not only will your cultivation be restored, but it will advance further.”
“If you obtain the dragon vein of Kunlun Mountain, you’ll gain a fifth of the human race’s fortune, paving the way to immortality.”
Ye Qiu was stunned, “Immortality? Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?”
“Not at all,” Ye Wushuang said, “Kunlun Mountain is the ancestor of all mountains, the source of dragon veins. Once nourished by its dragon vein, the benefits are boundless.”
“Your master searched for years but never found Kunlun’s dragon vein.”
“So, Qiu’er, I suggest you first try your luck at Tai Mountain and Shu Mountain. Once I return to Kunlun Mountain, I’ll search for the dragon vein. The moment I have news, I’ll contact you immediately.”
“Dad, thank you,” Ye Qiu said gratefully.
Ye Wushuang glared, “I’m your father, why thank me?”
“Not to mention you still have a chance to restore your cultivation. Even if you couldn’t, if anyone dares touch a hair on your head, I’d wipe them out.”
“We’ll talk about finding the dragon vein later. For now, drink your porridge…”
At that moment, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the door.
