Watching Ye Chen leave, Ye Hong sighed deeply. He then turned to his second son and said, "Go to the Green Cloud Sect's gate and bring Ye Tian back. Tell him his grandfather misses him."

The eldest son of the Ye family quietly shrank back into the corner. If his son had to take a beating, so be it. As long as the old man didn't hold him accountable, he was content. After all, it was his own fault for getting drunk and spilling the secret to Ye Tian.

But the next moment, Ye Hong looked at his eldest son with a steely gaze. "Come with me."

The rest of the family watched silently, offering no sympathy. It was deserved. Ye Chen's breakthrough to Foundation Establishment should have been the Ye family's greatest gain. In the future, they could even become one of Green Cloud Sect's top families. Despite the past conflicts, as long as they were a family, everything could be resolved.

But now, all of it was ruined because of that fool, Ye Tian.

...

On the flying boat, Ye Chen shook his head. After making things clear, Ye Hong no longer tried to hide anything. But what he knew was limited.

When Ye Hong's father brought Ye Tianhe back, he only said that Ye Tianhe was the child of a friend who had met with an unfortunate fate and left behind a fortune for Ye Hong to care for.

Ye Hong was asked to raise Ye Tianhe as his own son. As for the details, Ye Hong didn't know much. He only knew that the inheritance was considerable, and during that time, the Ye family's allocation of medicinal pills increased significantly.

But Ye Hong's father had passed away long ago, and Ye Chen's father, Ye Tianhe, was nowhere to be found as well. There were no leads to follow. However, since he couldn't figure it out now, Ye Chen decided not to worry about it. One day, when he became powerful enough to uncover everything, the truth would naturally come to light.

Ye Chen sat quietly in a meditative posture, reflecting on the changes and gains after his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment. It wasn't that he didn't want to cultivate.

The problem was that he didn't have a Foundation Establishment cultivation method. There was nothing to practice.

Divine Will City was indeed quite far. Even though Ye Chen was now at the Foundation Establishment stage, it would still take him a full week to reach there.

...

Boom!

A second-tier demonic beast, the Blaze Bird, extended its claws from the clouds and lunged at Ye Chen with a thunderous strike.

However, the flying boat's defensive array activated automatically and blocked the attack. The flying boat rocked slightly, and Ye Chen opened his eyes.

"Today is the seventh day, we should be close now!"

He looked up and saw the Blaze Bird circling again, letting out another shrill cry as it flew back toward him.

Ye Chen's eyes glowed with a red light.

Sensing something was wrong, the Blaze Bird immediately tried to retreat. But two beams of divine light shot out, moving faster than could be imagined. Another loud boom echoed, and the second-tier demonic Blaze Bird exploded into a brilliant firework.

Ye Chen steered the flying boat forward, floating past the debris. By noon, the outline of a massive city appeared before Ye Chen. The scale of the city was at least ten times that of Green Cloud City.

The city walls were tall, standing over fifty to sixty meters high. On the walls, intricate patterns of arrays could be faintly seen. The city exuded an air of authority.

However, even in Divine Will City, Foundation Establishment cultivators weren't a dime a dozen. Upon Ye Chen's arrival, he was immediately directed to the Foundation Establishment passage.

There was no entrance fee. After registering his identity and receiving a token, he could directly enter Divine Will City.

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Stepping inside, the city was teeming with cultivators. The streets were lined with shops, and the bustle was overwhelming. In fact, as soon as Ye Chen glanced around, he spotted a Foundation Establishment cultivator walking among the crowd.

In Green Cloud City, encountering a Foundation Establishment cultivator was far from easy.

"Senior, would you like a guide? I've lived in Divine Will City all my life and know everything here like the back of my hand. I'm very affordable, just one low-grade spiritual stone a day."

"Senior, it seems like this is your first time here in Divine Will City. If you're looking to buy something, I can give you some recommendations!"

Upon entering, a group of local cultivators immediately approached Ye Chen, offering their services.

Ye Chen had initially planned to casually pick one to learn more about Divine Will City.

But as his gaze swept over the crowd, something caught his eye.

"System has detected a suitable target."

"Yun Qianyue: Twenty-Fivefold!"

Divine Will City was so impressive? A twenty-fivefold multiplier, and this cultivator had come to offer her services?

Immediately, Ye Chen pointed to a woman with a stunning appearance, a graceful figure, and a beauty mark at the corner of her eye. She resembled a more beautiful version of a famous actress from his past life, with a better figure as well. She was a Qi Refining 7th Layer cultivator.

"You, come here!" Ye Chen said.

While the twenty-fivefold multiplier was no longer something Ye Chen found impressive, since the opportunity had presented itself, he decided not to waste it. He wasn't sure how long he'd stay in Divine Will City, so this cultivator could definitely be used for a few reward boosts.

Seeing Ye Chen point to her, Yun Qianyue slightly bowed. "Senior, I'm a disciple of the Divine Will Sect and have lived in Divine Will City since I was a child. I have access to some channels that ordinary wandering cultivators can't reach, and I may be able to help you, Senior. But my prices are a bit higher. It's five low-grade spiritual stones a day, thirty low-grade spiritual stones for a week, and one medium-grade spiritual stone for the month."

Ye Chen nodded. "You're the one. One day for now, and if it's good, I'll extend it for a week. I'm looking for a Foundation Establishment cultivation method!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qianyue felt a surge of excitement. Her identity as a disciple of the Divine Will Sect was real, but even disciples of the Divine Will Sect lacked sufficient cultivation resources.

Though sect missions earned contribution points, the rewards were meager. That's when Yun Qianyue started this business. With her looks and status as a disciple of the Divine Will Sect, she could secure a job within two or three days. This already earned her more than she would from doing sect tasks.

The best part was that Yun Qianyue had partnerships with several merchants. If the customers she brought in made a deal, she would get a commission. These merchants were often unscrupulous, taking advantage of the fact that new visitors didn't know the prices. They would charge absurdly high prices. With her commission, Yun Qianyue made a fortune.

Hearing that a Foundation Establishment cultivator wanted to buy a cultivation method, Yun Qianyue was even more thrilled. Foundation Establishment cultivation methods usually started at one or two high-grade spiritual stones. Even if she only got a small percentage of the commission, she would make a fortune.

So Yun Qianyue raised her alluring face and said, "Senior, I know a few excellent places that sell cultivation methods. One of them is even run by a deacon of our Divine Will Sect. I'm sure you'll be satisfied. May I ask your name, Senior?"

As she led the way, Yun Qianyue continued to ask.

"Ye." Ye Chen replied succinctly.

Although Yun Qianyue was indeed beautiful and very alluring, a twenty-fivefold multiplier just didn't appeal to Ye Chen anymore. He'd seen thirty, fifty, even one hundred-fold multipliers before. How could he care about a twenty-fivefold one now?

Sensing Ye Chen's indifference, Yun Qianyue dared not say much more. But in her heart, she silently gritted her teeth. What does a mere loose cultivator at Foundation Establishment think he's showing off? Just wait, I'll make sure to take advantage of you!

Soon, the two arrived at the first shop. Ye Chen took one glance at its location and immediately frowned. Nevertheless, he stepped inside.

However, after asking only a few questions, Ye Chen turned around and walked out. The best Foundation Establishment method here was only a mid-tier Yellow-grade.

What a trashy shop...

Outside, Yun Qianyue, eagerly awaiting to see Ye Chen fall into a trap so she could collect her commission, soon saw Ye Chen come out with his eyes narrowed.

"If you bring me to another trashy shop like this, you can leave," Ye Chen said flatly.

There was no pity in his words.

The natural pressure of being a Foundation Establishment cultivator made Yun Qianyue's face go pale, and her expression faltered. She quickly nodded in agreement.

Initially, Yun Qianyue had planned to take Ye Chen to two other shops where the commissions were higher. But now, that thought vanished. Instead, she led him to a shop run by a sect deacon. Her mood, however, wasn't the best. The commission at the deacon's shop was the lowest.

Inside the deacon's shop, Ye Chen looked at the offerings and immediately said, "Only a low-tier Black-grade? This is too weak. I at least want Earth-grade techniques, or even higher!"

The deacon's shop had slightly better offerings than the last, but once again, Ye Chen was unsatisfied.

In his past life, Ye Chen was no stranger to such roundabout tactics. It was like asking a taxi driver for restaurant or spa recommendations — more often than not, they'll lead you to places where they get a commission. He hadn't expected to find the same kind of schemes in the cultivation world.

Looking at Yun Qianyue, Ye Chen said in a calm tone, "I'll give you one last chance…"

Sensing the anger hidden beneath his calm exterior, Yun Qianyue quickly nodded. She immediately led Ye Chen toward the heart of the city, heading to a shop that would hopefully meet his standards.

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