Especially since they are all outstanding young members of the Zhao family, they frequently interact with one another.
During these days, Zhao Yushuang heard many stories about Chen Ye from Zhao Li.
For example, cutting down the prodigy of Huayue with one sword, remaining fearless in front of the Heaven-Suspended Tower, confronting the Ruins Country’s hidden dragon head-on, and staying composed and confident in front of a Fake Pill-level cultivator.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhao Yushuang composed herself and smiled slightly:
"Nothing happens without a reason. Brother Chen, you’ve come today, is it to request pills? If you need any second-tier pills to consolidate your cultivation, Yushuang can personally prepare them for you. If you have any needs, feel free to let Yushuang know."
"It’s not a request for pills."
Chen Ye shook his head, casually picked up the spirit tea on the table and took a sip, then revealed the true purpose of his visit,
"I came today mainly to borrow a Grade A Earth Fire Room at Danxia Peak to refine a batch of pills."
"That’s not difficult. I’ll have someone arrange a room with the most vigorous fire veins shortly."
Zhao Yushuang agreed readily, feeling somewhat expectant.
She was aware that the Peak Master Chen before her had a miraculous attainment in the Alchemy Dao, far surpassing her own.
"As for the second matter..."
Chen Ye put down the teacup, his gaze deepened slightly as he looked at Zhao Yushuang,
"I wish to peruse the inheritance books in Danxia Peak... including the core inheritance."
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the great hall froze.
Zhao Yushuang’s expression turned solemn, and she did not reply immediately but fell into silence.
The Lingyin Sect has twelve Inner Sect peaks and thirty-six Outer Sect peaks, each with its foundational roots.
And the foundation of Danxia Peak is its Alchemy Dao inheritance.
It includes the texts left by Songyang and also a perfected and continuously collected Alchemy Dao system by ancestors of past generations.
For ordinary inheritance, it doesn’t matter if it’s Chen Ye or even disciples or guardians, with some contribution points, they can read it.
But when it involves the most core inheritance...
This is not only the foundation of Danxia Peak but also the underlying asset of the entire Lingyin Sect.
In the past, only direct descendants of the Zhao family were allowed to peruse it.
Chen Ye said to himself:
"I am now a master of one of the Inner Sect Twelve Peaks... Besides, my profound attainment in the Alchemy Dao is no secret. Seeking the core inheritance of the sect at this time, surely the elders won’t be too stingy?"
Regardless of success or failure,
Chen Ye was determined to seek the Alchemy Dao inheritance from the sect.
The reason being,
He has a proficiency panel.
Researching these inheritances is no issue for Chen Ye.
Once he obtains the inheritance, it will be immeasurably beneficial to his cultivation!
Zhao Yushuang remained silent for a long time, her delicate brows slightly knitted, seemingly weighing something. After a long pause, she finally spoke with difficulty:
"Brother Chen..."
"It’s not that Yushuang is being stingy. It’s just that... this core Alchemy Dao inheritance is a sect secret. By the rules, no one can peruse it without the elders’ approval. Although Yushuang holds the position of Peak Master, I don’t have the authority to hand it over to others without permission."
Her words were very tactful, but the meaning of refusal was evident.
Even though you, Chen Ye, are currently in the limelight and about to take over as the Peak Master of Baopu Peak, in matters involving the core interests of the sect and the Zhao family, she, a newly appointed Peak Master, indeed does not have the power to make exceptions.
After hearing this, Chen Ye was not angry.
He had known from the start that this matter wouldn’t be easy.
He was just thinking that the Dragon Blood Bodhi in his hands was too precious and using those ordinary methods from the proficiency panel to refine it seemed somewhat wasteful.
"Naturally, Chen understands the rules. Since Junior Sister Zhao is in a difficult position, then let’s drop this matter, pretend I never mentioned it."
Chen Ye smiled, put down the teacup, and prepared to stand and head to the Earth Fire Room,
"I’ll trouble Junior Sister Zhao to arrange for the Grade A Earth Fire Room."
Seeing Chen Ye appear somewhat disappointed,
Zhao Yushuang blurted out spontaneously, "Brother Chen... please wait."
Chen Ye stopped and turned back, looking at her in confusion.
A barely noticeable flush appeared on Zhao Yushuang’s cheeks, but she quickly concealed it. She lowered her gaze and sighed lightly,
"Rules are dead, but people are alive. Brother Chen has earned great merits for the sect, which the Grand Elder must have noticed."
"How about this... Yushuang will ask the Grand Elder on your behalf. Whether it succeeds or not, Yushuang makes no guarantees, but it’s worth a try. If the Grand Elder gives the nod, the Zhao family naturally will have no objection."
Chen Ye was slightly taken aback.
His heart was elated.
The inheritance of the Lingyin Alchemy Dao holds significant meaning for him.
As long as there is the slightest possibility, he wouldn’t give up.
"Then I’ll rely on Junior Sister Zhao. If it succeeds, Chen will surely give a heavy gift in thanks!"
"No need for a heavy gift... Success or failure is not certain, but if it succeeds, accepting a heavy gift from Yushuang would be a bribe and make me a traitor to the Zhao family. If I don’t accept it, Yushuang can face the family with a clear conscience."
Zhao Yushuang sighed softly.
Chen Ye remained silent.
He understood that Zhao Yushuang, in doing this, was indeed under massive pressure.
This favor cannot be thanked adequately with a few words, nor is it suitable to repay with material.
"Junior Sister Zhao’s noble act, Chen will remember it in his heart. If there’s ever a need, don’t hesitate to ask."
Chen Ye earnestly cupped his hands.
"Brother Chen, you are too kind. You have risked your life for the sect. This small matter is within Yushuang’s ability."
Zhao Yushuang summoned a steward and instructed,
"Go, fetch the restriction jade plate for Celestial Character A Earth Fire Room and escort Peak Master Chen there. Also, instruct the medicine boys that during Peak Master Chen’s alchemy, no one is to approach the Earth Fire Room, under penalty of severe punishment!"
The steward, upon hearing this, respectfully handed over a crimson jade plate with both hands and led the way ahead.