The fact that Ye Hanyuan wasn't particularly outstanding at first, but later made rapid progress, is also the reason why.
He already had a foundation, and once the physical requirements were met, his alchemy skills naturally came to the fore, and he was chosen by Qi Zhiheng to be his second disciple.
When Qi Zhiheng heard this, the corner of his mouth twitched. Was he really that unreliable?
It's really not Ye Hanyuan's fault. Qi Zhiheng's age is what it is. Even if he is a Golden Core cultivator and can refine fourth-grade top-quality pills, he doesn't disclose these abilities to the public. Who would know about his skills?
Given his age, even with exceptional talent for cultivation and a background in alchemy, he couldn't possibly teach disciples like a master alchemist with decades or even centuries of experience. Therefore, it's understandable that Ye Hanyuan doubted his initial abilities.
Ye Hanyuan coughed awkwardly and said, "Master, that was because I was blind at first. Your skills are among the best in the sect."
Qi Zhiheng naturally wouldn't care about these things. He quite liked playing dumb to fool others. Even now, none of his disciples knew that he could refine top-grade level four pills.
However, after a moment's thought, he felt that something was amiss. The plot Ye Hanyuan was describing seemed somewhat familiar. What exactly was going on?
After pondering for a while, he had a sudden inspiration. He took out a book from his storage ring, quickly flipped through it, recalled Ye Hanyuan's background and adventures, and then gave Ye Hanyuan a strange look. He even looked Ye Hanyuan up and down.
Ye Hanyuan tensed up immediately when Qi Zhiheng stared at him like that, and said nervously, "Master, what do you mean by looking at me like that?" It made him uneasy. Was Qi Zhiheng holding a grudge against him for his past attitude?
"It's nothing," Qi Zhiheng teased. "I just think you have the potential to be a leading actor."
Ye Hanyuan: ? ? ?
Qi Zhiheng thought to himself, although he didn't have a stepmother at the beginning, he did have a stepfather! With a stepfather, even his own mother no longer cared for him! For several years, he was bullied by his brothers, and in the end, he was tricked and seriously injured, but he unexpectedly gained an opportunity! He ate spiritual herbs to reshape his meridians and sea of consciousness and then joined a sect.
I originally thought I had just found an ordinary master, but it turns out that this master (myself) is actually quite powerful! I have gained the master's attention and been taught knowledge. This is definitely the protagonist configuration from the novels that Erbao often reads!
Qi Zhiheng, who felt he was hiding his true abilities, wasn't embarrassed at all. Perhaps he was destined to be a protagonist himself.
Qi Zhiheng said, "I mean, your life is very exciting."
Ye Hanyuan said somewhat embarrassedly, "Master, you flatter me."
After learning the whole story, Qi Zhiheng discussed countermeasures with him: "Did you inquire about the situation at the Ye family of the Shenmu Sect later?"
Ye Hanyuan replied, "This disciple has also inquired about some related matters."
Qi Zhiheng said, "Then tell me."
Ye Hanyuan recounted the events of the past few years in detail: "I don't know much, but I do know that after I disappeared from the secret realm, they reported my killing of my brothers to the ancestors. Whether in the Ye family or the sect, killing each other is not allowed. Once you commit such a crime, you will be expelled from the sect."
Qi Zhiheng nodded: "So you were expelled from the sect?"
“I was severely injured. Not only was my cultivation destroyed, but my sea of consciousness was also destroyed. Naturally, I was expelled from the sect. If my talent were still intact, Ye Yunchuan might have tried his best to protect me. After all, the dead person was just one of his mediocre disciples. But my cultivation is ruined, so I have no value to him.” Ye Hanyuan initially thought that his ancestors might seek justice for him. He originally planned to hide for a while after leaving, and then return openly after Ye Yunchuan cleared his name.
After all, Ye Xuan's methods for the two brothers were well-established; if they wanted to investigate, nothing would be difficult for Ye Yunchuan, who was at the Nascent Soul stage. Ye Hanyuan used to think that he was special to his ancestors, otherwise they wouldn't have bestowed so many things upon him. Unfortunately, reality gave him a harsh slap in the face.
Instead of defending him, Ye Yunchuan, upon hearing others' descriptions, first asked, "Is the person already crippled?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, he simply said, "In that case, let's follow the rules."
From beginning to end, not a single word was mentioned about thoroughly investigating the matter. Afterwards, Ye Hanyuan was expelled from the sect and removed from the Ye family's genealogy.
Ye Hanyuan was completely bewildered at the time, never expecting to be treated this way. He felt as if the sky had fallen. He hid for a while, and after pulling himself together, he quietly entered Juxian City to participate in the entrance examination of the Lushen Sect.
Qi Zhiheng clicked his tongue twice: "Your ancestor was quite heartless. You are, after all, his descendant."
Ye Hanyuan said with a wry smile, "What he has in abundance is descendants. I was just a useless descendant back then, so he didn't need to care about me at all."
Qi Zhiheng asked, "After you were kicked out, did your mother come looking for you?"
Ye Hanyuan had forgotten much of her feelings for her mother: "No, it's already good enough that she wasn't punished by Ye Hongkun, how could she dare to come looking for me? Last time Ye Xuanwei even told me that my mother was planning to have another child." As for him, her ex-husband's son? It would be better if he didn't get in her way in front of her current husband.
Qi Zhiheng could tell from his words that he still had some affection for his mother, otherwise he wouldn't have described her as having some helplessness.
Qi Zhiheng said with a hint of sarcasm, "Your ancestors so readily kicked you out, but now they want you back. Is it because they know you've become a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"
Ye Hanyuan said, "It must have been Ye Xuanwei who told him. Ye Yunchuan probably wouldn't have the mind to inquire about my news." Ye Xuanwei must have found out about his tribulation last time.
Qi Zhiheng said, "What do you mean by 'brother'? Are you afraid that you'll go back for revenge after you've grown up in the Slaughter God Sect? But do you want to go back for revenge?" He still wanted to know that, because if the people from the Slaughter God Sect went to kill the disciples of the Divine Wood Sect, it might cause a conflict between the two sects.
Ye Hanyuan said, "At first I did think about taking revenge, but after a few years in the Slaughtering God Sect, I gave up on that idea."
"Why give up?" Qi Zhiheng asked.
Ye Hanyuan shook his head: "I've started my life anew, there's no need to waste any more time on them."
Qi Zhiheng dismissed his answer: "More than that." If Ye Hanyuan were to kill Ye Xuanwei, then both of Ye Hongkun's sons from his first wife would be dead. The concubine's sons killing her own two sons—Ye Hanyuan's mother's life wouldn't be easy. Besides the fact that he had come to terms with it, Ye Hanyuan's refusal to go back for revenge must also stem from his desire to avoid putting his mother in a difficult position.
Ye Hanyuan looked at his master with some helplessness, indicating that he did not want to bring up this matter again.
Qi Zhiheng said, "As long as you don't blindly follow your mother when she comes over, it's fine. I've put a lot of effort into you, so don't let me down. Strive to become a level three alchemist!" He was hoping to exchange this disciple for a mid-grade spiritual vein. If he raised him for half his life only to have it snatched away, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted? He absolutely couldn't allow that to happen!
Upon hearing Qi Zhiheng's words, Ye Hanyuan immediately pledged his loyalty: "Master! This disciple will never betray Master in this lifetime!"
Qi Zhiheng patted his shoulder: "Remember what you said now, stand firm in your position. As long as your position is secure, I won't let anyone take you away!"
After the master and apprentice had made their conversation clear, someone quickly came to invite Qi Zhiheng and Ye Hanyuan over.
Qi Zhiheng walked ahead and said, "Let's go, let's go meet your ancestors!"
The two headed towards Lufeng and arrived at the main hall where Que Hanhai was.
Ye Yunchuan was also there, with Ye Xuanwei standing next to him.
Tang Min, the peak master of Danfeng, was also present. After all, Ye Hanyuan was considered a disciple of Danfeng, and Ye Hanyuan would contribute to Danfeng in the future. He was also reluctant for Ye Hanyuan to be taken away, but he was not clear about the ins and outs of the matter. Even if the sect master had given him a hint yesterday, he could not possibly find out the details of a Qi Refining disciple in one day. So he came to find out some inside information before deciding whether or not to let anyone take Ye Hanyuan away.
Since Qi Zhiheng wanted to snatch a disciple today, he naturally didn't pretend to be timid and submissive as before. After paying his respects to the sect leader, Que Hanhai asked him to sit down.
Ye Yunchuan was somewhat displeased that Qi Zhiheng had not bowed to him, but he could not show it in front of Que Hanhai, so he could only suppress it.
Que Hanhai said, "Qi Zhiheng, do you know why I have summoned you here today?"
Qi Zhiheng didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I've heard a little about it. I heard that someone wants to pick the peaches that I worked so hard to plant."
Que Hanhai was a little embarrassed because he didn't expect Qi Zhiheng to be so direct: "What do you mean by picking peaches? Who told you to talk nonsense? They are just distinguished guests from the Shenmu Sect who have come to find their relatives." However, Qi Zhiheng's words clearly showed his attitude: he would not let the other party take away his disciple.
"Oh?" Qi Zhiheng looked at Ye Yunchuan: "Just here to find relatives? That means no one wants to take away your disciple's apprentice?"
The two steered the conversation elsewhere.
Seeing that they were going further and further away from the topic, Ye Yunchuan had no choice but to interrupt, saying, "I am Ye Yunchuan, a fourth-level alchemist of the Divine Wood Sect, and Ye Xuanqing is my descendant."
Qi Zhiheng said, "I learned of Master Ye's name some time ago, so there's no need for Master Ye to repeat it. However, I don't quite understand what you mean by Ye Xuanqing. I don't know anyone named Ye Xuanqing. Perhaps Master Ye has some misunderstanding?"
Ye Hanyuan stepped forward at the opportune moment and said, "This disciple does not know Ye Xuanqing either." If he is not Ye Xuanqing, and that person is not a descendant of Ye Xuanwei, then there is no reason to take him away.
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