Returning to the Ye family.

  Ye Chen was in an excellent mood.

  He was quite satisfied with the gift from the System.

  If it had been an entry slot to a more prestigious sect, just getting there would have been a hassle.

  Moreover, in such powerful sects, the disciples might all be exceptionally wealthy, cking nothing ordinary, making it hard for Ye Chen to stand out.

  On the contrary, a sect like Qingyun Sect, which was a Golden Elixir sect, was just right.

  And becoming a direct disciple of the peak master brought immense benefits.

  Not to mention the perks, just the elevation in status was invaluable.

  This status boost would allow Ye Chen to mingle in higher circles, increasing his chances of encountering high-caliber female cultivators.

  It's like the difference between a second-generation wealthy and an ordinary person.

  The number and quality of beauties a second-generation wealthy can access would far surpass that of an ordinary person.

  Thus, becoming a direct disciple was hugely beneficial for Ye Chen's future development.

  Looking at the mature and voluptuous Lu Jing, and his lip friend Lin Ke'er, it was finally time to recoup his investment.

  After all, once they were in Qingyun Sect, the tenfold multiplier of the two women would no longer matter.

  Having taken so much from him, it was time to pay it back with interest.

  So, upon returning to the courtyard, Ye Chen calmly said to the two women, "After I enter Qingyun Sect, I can bring two maids..."

  "If you two are willing, you can join me in Qingyun Sect."

  "If not, you can decide whether to stay or leave."

  The two women had different expressions upon hearing this.

  Becoming a maid for Ye Chen?

  This was not what they had imagined.

  Lu Jing felt particurly regretful.

  Had she known, she would have offered herself to Ye Chen without hesitation when Lin Ke'er went up the mountain and there were no other women competing with her.

  If she hadn't kept Ye Chen hanging and had given her all back then, she might have secured the position of concubine, instead of now only being a maid.

  But now, it was too te for regrets.

  Lu Jing knew her own level; without a foundation, living alone in Qingyun City, she might not even afford rent.

  She would end up as someone else's pything.

  Better to be Ye Chen's maid.

  At least Ye Chen was generous.

  Though his ways were varied and sometimes frighteningly imaginative, he didn't drain her energy.

  Moreover, he had a peculiar sense of courtesy in dealing with people.

  So, being Ye Chen's maid was fine.

  Lu Jing quickly adjusted her attitude and gracefully saluted Ye Chen, "I greet you, my lord!"

  On the other side, Lin Ke'er was struggling internally.

  There was regret, reluctance, and hesitation.

  If she chose to be a maid, wouldn't her lip friendship be in vain?

  All those things she swallowed for nothing?

  It was too much of a loss.

  If she hadn't gone up the mountain and had agreed to Ye Chen's pursuit directly, would the outcome be different now?

  Lin Ke'er was different from Lu Jing.

  Lin Ke'er was confident she could survive in Qingyun City on her own.

  But after spending so much time with Ye Chen, any random gift from him could be her annual income.

  Lin Ke'er was really reluctant to leave.

  But being a maid was not something she wanted.

  So, Lin Ke'er hesitated, not speaking for a while.

  ...

  Ye Chen wasn't concerned about Lin Ke'er's hesitation.

  Even if she didn't agree now, she would come looking for him ter.

  People used to getting things without effort find it hard to accept the psychological gap when their hard work earns them only a few spirit stones.

  It's simir to a gambler's mindset.

  Winning or losing at the table could be a month's or even a year's sary, so naturally, they wouldn't have the mind to work properly.

  At that moment, a servant came to report, "Seventh Young Master, the family head summons you, you must go now!"

  Ye Chen raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this.

  Although Ye Chen wasn't fond of the Ye family and felt no sense of belonging to them, the family head was at the Foundation Establishment stage. It was best not to oppose him before gaining strength.

  Following the servant, Ye Chen soon arrived at the family hall.

  The family members were already gathered.

  The family head sat high above, a smile on his face.

  In the center of the hall, a young man was surrounded and praised by everyone.

  "Ye Tian, study well at Qingyun Sect. Once you establish your foundation, our Ye family will have two Foundation Establishment cultivators, becoming a great family."

  "Brother Tian, don't forget us when you become rich."

  "The Ye family is ours, but ultimately it's for you young people. As the leader of the younger generation, you must set an example."

  "Wishing you great success, obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill, and establish your foundation within ten years."

  The family members were all praising the young man.

  The young man was Ye Tian, the most talented of this generation in the Ye family.

  Seeing Ye Chen arrive, Ye Tian fshed a confident smile, adopting a big brother's demeanor, "Little Seven, you're here!"

  "Grandfather will personally send us to Qingyun Sect ter."

  "Though your talent is cking, since I'm here, I'll naturally take care of you, so you don't have to worry about being bullied."

  "Since you're good at alchemy and can make top-grade pills, don't waste it. Learn alchemy well in the sect, make various pills for me, and once I break through the Foundation Establishment stage, your status in the sect will rise!"

  Other family members chimed in.

  "That's right, Ye Tian is now at the seventh level of Qi Refining. Follow him well, and listen to him in the sect!"

  "The family will provide resources to Ye Tian, don't waste your alchemy techniques. When Ye Tian breaks through, you'll benefit too!"

  "If Ye Tian needs anything, you must help him with all your might. Ye Tian is the pilr of our generation in the Ye family."

  "But don't always bother Ye Tian in the sect, don't dey his cultivation, that's a big deal."

  "…"

  Listening to the family's words, Ye Chen looked at Ye Tian, a smirk on his lips.

  He thought to himself that this group of people were all idiots.

  Just a seventh-grade spiritual root?

  And you're showing off here?

  And I'm supposed to be your personal alchemist?

  This Ye family is really shallow.

  Ye Chen remained silent, which made Ye Tian somewhat dissatisfied.

  Just as he was about to say something, the family head spoke, "Since everyone is here, let's set off."

  "I happen to be visiting an elder in charge of internal affairs, give me the Qingyun Token, and with my influence, you'll be assigned better positions."

  Ye Tian immediately handed over the Qingyun Token with both hands, expressing his gratitude.

  The family head smiled with satisfaction, then frowned at Ye Chen, "Why haven't you taken out your Qingyun Token?"

  Ye Chen replied without hesitation, "Thank you, grandfather, but I haven't packed my things yet, and I need to bring my two maids, so I need some preparation time."

  "Grandfather, you can take big brother first!"

  What the family head disliked most about Ye Chen was that he never listened to him.

  He always had his own ideas, making the family head feel his authority was undermined.

  The family head squinted his eyes and said coldly, "I said today, now, give me the Qingyun Token!"

  Ye Chen sighed and lowered his head silently.

  Ye Chen's attitude made the family members widen their eyes.

  Was Ye Chen really that rebellious?

  The family head was clearly angry, yet he still wouldn't listen.

  Was he out of his mind?

  Moreover, the family head personally sending them was definitely more beneficial than not.

  Second Uncle, watching Ye Chen not take out the Qingyun Token, couldn't help but recall the female cultivator who seemed to be after the Qingyun Token this morning.

  And Ye Chen had chased after her.

  Could it be that Ye Chen's Qingyun Token was really given away?

  Not that he didn't want to take it out, but he couldn't?

  Thinking of this possibility, Second Uncle's blood pressure surged.

  I offered spirit stones to buy it from you, and you wouldn't sell.

  But someone else pys the pity card, and you give it away?

  Are you out of your mind, thinking only of women?

  Haven't you seen a woman before?

  Second Uncle couldn't hold back, angrily saying, "Ye Chen, did you really give the Qingyun Token to that woman?"

  As Second Uncle's voice rang out, the entire hall fell silent.

  Ye Chen, gave away the Qingyun Token?

  Is it true?

  Impossible, right?

  The Qingyun Sect slot is so precious.

  Everyone knows its value.

  How could anyone be foolish enough to give it away?

  CPDD