Chapter 161: Junior Brother, Look at Your Senior Sister

“Just so-so, really as you said, a bunch of misfits.”

Yang Zhen twitched upon hearing this.

You’re still pretending...

He wasn’t a fool. Each stage of the Martial King was a world apart. Although martial techniques were indeed formidable, enabling a Martial Artist to easily crush opponents of the same rank, and even early-stage Martial Kings could use their skills to overwhelm those at the later stages, the augmentation from martial techniques had its limits. It was absolutely impossible to kill above one’s level!

But someone like Ye Tian, who was clearly only at the Beidou Realm, yet could effortlessly slay three Martial Kings—that was an anomaly among anomalies!

The leader attributed this peculiarity to Ye Tian’s alchemical cultivation—Hedao Realm...

This was a legendary level, rarely reached among practitioners nowadays. Even if someone attained it, few would dare to speak of it.

Why?

Because the Golden Core of an Alchemist Immortal was an unparalleled treasure that could be inherited!

Devouring someone’s Golden Core allowed one to inherit their entire cultivation and even their extraordinary life experiences at the fastest speed!

Ye Tian was exactly in this situation.

With Ye Changsheng’s Golden Core, his cultivation would steadily advance, accumulating tremendous value until reaching that legendary threshold.

Then, he would pass through the Thunder Tribulation!

As for that tribulation beyond the Hedao Realm, Ye Tian wasn’t confident he could overcome it. What kind of realm lay beyond Hedao?

Was it the ability to summon clouds and ride the mist with a mere gesture? Or the power to will things into existence or turn stone into gold?

Rumor had it that beyond Hedao, one transcended the Five Elements, no longer constrained by all things, unaffected by desires, shapeless and formless, detached from the mortal world!

Such power was terrifying yet awe-inspiring.

Still, as before, he worried that continuing on this path might lead to the ruthless Great Dao.

“We’re here.”

Both lost in their own thoughts, time passed swiftly until night fully descended and the carriage stopped.

“Damn, you Dragon Squad folks live in a place like this?”

Looking at the row of modest bungalows before him, Ye Tian couldn’t help but complain.

Was the budget really this tight?

Never mind a villa, at least a small community should be available!

“This is where the boss lives. He prefers quiet, so he stays in this mountain valley. We official members each have our own villas.”

“Then why don’t you build villas here?” Ye Tian asked pointedly.

“Uh... because the boss doesn’t like modern styles.”

Well, that was certainly a unique taste.

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Ye Tian didn’t comment further on their preferences and obediently followed Yang Zhen into the modest bungalow.

Upon entering, he realized how superficial his judgment had been.

The entire set of furniture was made from rare rosewood, including the sofa and the bed, all carved by master craftsmen. On the table sat high-grade Maojian tea.

Damn, a true leader knows how to put on a show!

“Looks like the boss isn’t here. You can wait here for a bit. Once I deliver you, the mission is done. I’ll take off first!”

Yang Zhen said, preparing to leave.

“Where do you think you’re going? No leaving! Always trying to slack off!”

At that moment, a deep male voice came from behind. Both turned around to see a middle-aged man in a tailored suit, wearing a stern expression, approaching.

“Is this your boss?”

Ye Tian was surprised; it wasn’t what he had imagined.

Wouldn’t the Dragon Squad’s leader be some old man, speaking in a weak voice?

Why did this guy look so young?

“Of course not! He’s hardly worthy to be my boss!”

Yang Zhen said, flipping off the middle-aged man. “That guy’s just a figurehead who loves to show off!”

“Yang Zhen, you’re asking for a beating!”

Apparently struck by Yang Zhen’s words, the man’s face flushed with anger, but he held back.

“Hello, I’m Chen Guang, captain of Dragon Squad’s third team, currently a Martial King at stage two.”

“I saw your fight with the Japanese. Not bad, showing the vigor of Dragon Nation’s sons. Encouraging, but don’t be so reckless next time.”

“A genius like you isn’t ready to emerge just yet.”

“Thanks for the concern.”

Ignoring the official tone, Ye Tian greeted him politely and looked for a place to sit.

After all, waiting standing up wasn’t comfortable.

But just then—

“What are you doing!”

An angry shout came as Chen Guang’s face turned ashen.

“The boss hasn’t returned yet. No one is allowed to sit in the boss’s seat. That’s Dragon Squad’s rule. Please comply!”

“I’m not part of the Dragon Squad, and your boss invited me here to discuss things. Why are you making a fuss?”

Ye Tian frowned. This old man was confusing—sometimes polite, other times not.

Soon, he discovered the reason.

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Yang Zhen grinned broadly: “Haha, this guy’s just picking on you. He likes Senior Sister Qingfeng, always talks about how much he likes you in front of us.”

“So he’s had a grudge against you for a long time!”

“Yang Zhen, watch your words! I never said I had any issues with Ye Tian!”

Chen Guang’s face flushed to his neck, clearly pierced by the remark.

“What’s all the laughter about?”

Just as the atmosphere turned awkward, a tall beauty in a simple qipao, her hair elegantly pinned up, walked in gracefully.

So fair and... hmm...

No, no description seemed fitting.

Seeing her, Ye Tian’s mind went blank.

Damn, this woman’s aura was gentle and seductive; just one glance made him want to bury his face in her—no, sink into her.

Forget it, no adjectives seemed appropriate. Better not describe her at all.

With that thought, Ye Tian hurriedly focused, calming his mind.

Soon, he regained composure and averted his gaze from forbidden places.

“Wow, you’re impressive!”

Yang Zhen looked at Ye Tian in shock. “You’re the second person, besides our boss, who could control himself when seeing Senior Sister.”

“I almost lost it back then and nearly got beaten up. Really ashamed...”

Yang Zhen looked embarrassed.

“What’s going on here?” Though controlling his feelings, Ye Tian wondered how someone could have such a powerful charm.

“Senior Sister’s ancestors come from the northeast, where they’ve worshipped fox spirits for generations. Apparently, it’s a blessing from a fox spirit that she was born with innate allure. No matter how plainly she dresses, any man who glances at her can’t help but fall.”

Fox spirit?

Hearing this far-fetched explanation, Ye Tian twitched his lips. Clearly a made-up excuse!

And you believe that?

At least in all of Ye Changsheng’s long life, there was no mention of fox spirit worship granting such a strange gift.

There had to be another reason.

At least one that couldn’t be spoken aloud, otherwise, they wouldn’t cover it up with lies.

Just then, the qipao beauty smiled and said, “Junior Brother, don’t just chat with others. Look more at your Senior Sister!”

“Senior Sister?”