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Ye Tianchen already had some ideas on how to give Liu Rumei a satisfactory wedding, but he hadn’t fully thought through the specifics yet!

Riding his motorcycle, Ye Tianchen wandered around aimlessly. During this process, he recalled many things from his life in the Mortal World. Although at that time he was busy and fulfilled, he also encountered new people and things. Ever since nearly ten years had passed, maybe many people had already forgotten about him, especially those soulmates who had long been married. Ye Tianchen would definitely not disturb them, but he would forever cherish these beautiful memories!

Unintentionally, Ye Tianchen found himself in a small alley. Just as he was about to ride his motorcycle away, he unexpectedly sensed an unusual aura. This aura didn’t belong to the Mortal World; rich spiritual energy permeated the air. Normal people couldn’t feel it, but Ye Tianchen could discern it. He concluded that it must be some kind of Spiritual Medicine Divine Grass.

"How can there be such a place with abundant spiritual energy in the Capital City of the Mortal World? What’s going on?"

Fueled by curiosity, Ye Tianchen rode his motorcycle to the gate of a courtyard. The courtyard wasn’t very large, but it was old and quintessentially styled like a small Capital City courtyard. Ye Tianchen parked his motorcycle to the side, got off, and gently knocked on the wooden door, but received no response.

"Is there really no one inside? But with such rich spiritual energy, what on earth is inside the courtyard?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but think.

After knocking on the wooden door of the courtyard for a while, no one answered or opened the door. Ye Tianchen hesitated, then turned to leave, as he wouldn’t rashly break into someone else’s home or take something, which would be no different than being a thief. However, just when Ye Tianchen started his motorcycle, ready to leave, the originally invisible spiritual energy within the courtyard suddenly vanished completely. The scene was quite eerie.

"To be able to control spiritual energy at will, could it be that there is a Martial Artist inside the courtyard?" Ye Tianchen curiously murmured to himself.

"Since the master is already at the door, why not come in?" Suddenly, an old man’s voice echoed from within the courtyard.

With a creak!

Immediately, the courtyard’s wooden door was opened, and Ye Tianchen hesitated, then dismounted his motorcycle and entered the courtyard.

Stepping inside the courtyard, Ye Tianchen discovered that it was an average-sized quadrangle courtyard. In the middle was a stone table with four stone stools, and beside the stone table was a reclining chair occupied by an elder with white hair and beard.

"Senior, hello!" Ye Tianchen politely greeted.

"Haha, such a powerful young man, far more powerful than me, I never thought I’d meet such a formidable Martial Artist in my final days!" the elder chuckled.

"Senior, you flatter me, may I ask your honorable name?" Ye Tianchen smiled and asked.

"You can call me Elder Hu. What should I call the young friend?" Elder Hu asked.

"My surname is Ye, just call me Xiao Ye!" Ye Tianchen nodded and replied.

"Did Taoist Ye enter because he sensed the rich spiritual energy?" Elder Hu asked directly.

"Yes, I was curious, so I wanted to come in and have a look!" Ye Tianchen answered straightforwardly.

"Well, if Taoist Ye is not very busy, we can chat over tea!" Elder Hu gestured for Ye Tianchen to sit by the stone table.

"Alright!" Ye Tianchen did not hold back; he was also quite curious about this Elder Hu.

Ye Tianchen sat on the stone stool but found that there was neither a teapot nor teacups on the stone table. He was unsure what Elder Hu meant by tea, but he didn’t ask, because looking at Elder Hu, it seemed like he wanted to reveal something.

"Taoist Ye is so young, with such a profound cultivation realm, truly a prodigy!" Elder Hu looked at Ye Tianchen and said.

"Senior, you overpraise me. Many things can’t be measured solely by cultivation realm; I need to learn much more from senior!" Ye Tianchen replied humbly.

"Hehe, in today’s world of cultivators, there are very few young individuals as humble as you. I believe, Ye Taoist, your path in martial arts will be long and will reach heights admired by many!" Elder Hu said with a smile.

"In the path of martial arts, no one dares to claim they’ve reached the end. All beings are merely on a journey forward. I will strive!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

"Ye Taoist, you appear to be a talent of dragon and phoenix caliber. Would you be willing to hear an old man’s story?" Elder Hu glanced at Ye Tianchen and asked.

"It would be an honor, I am eager to hear it in detail!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

To be honest, Ye Tianchen was truly curious about Elder Hu in this courtyard. Not to mention the scene of powerful spiritual energy appearing and then dissipating, just Elder Hu’s cultivation realm and demeanor were enough to surprise Ye Tianchen. This Elder Hu was no ordinary person; Ye Tianchen could feel his strength. Perhaps not stronger than himself, but having such a martial artist appear in the mortal world with a strong cultivation realm was something to be respected!

It turned out, Elder Hu himself was an expert from an Ancient Martial Sect. In his youth, he was glorious, at least in the mortal world, his reputation was shocking wherever he went. At that time, Elder Hu enjoyed the bustling life of the mortal world until one day he encountered a powerful martial artist from the Ancient Martial World. That martial artist was extremely strong and easily defeated Elder Hu but did not kill him. The martial artist disdainfully told Elder Hu that he let him live to make him realize that in this world, he was absolutely nothing, completely without presence. All the achievements he had attained before were in vain and worthless!

This encounter made Elder Hu, who originally thought highly of himself, truly realize that his strength was only limited to the mortal world. The real world was vast and boundless, filled with numerous strong beings. His current achievements were only because he hadn’t encountered true strength. Should he face a powerful being, what would he amount to?

In such a situation, Elder Hu began to delve into the path of martial arts, seeking ways to enhance his power. He perused many books and consulted many seniors. It must be said, Elder Hu was truly talented, opening up his Dantian on his own without relying on the help of others, enabling him to start cultivating martial arts divine skills!

Reaching this point, anyone could have thought that Earth, compared to the outside world, was in a state of isolation. Even if unable to enter the real martial arts world to compete, one should at least enter the Ancient Martial World. In the mortal world, it was challenging for a martial artist to advance. However, Elder Hu couldn’t let go of his ties to the mortal world, his friends, and family there. Ultimately, he chose to live incognito, remaining in the mortal world to cultivate, until now.

"That is me, that is my life. Do you think it a failure?" Elder Hu couldn’t help but smile and ask.

"Very remarkable, and brilliant. The word ’failure’ would never be associated with you, and your mindset is worth learning from!" Ye Tianchen earnestly said.

"Hehe, make sure you don’t follow my path. I no longer have a heart for striving, no longer have ambition. A martial artist like that is impossible to rise to a higher position!" Elder Hu shook his head and said with a smile.

"Everything depends on your perspective and how you think about it!" Ye Tianchen said.

"Hmm, meeting a young friend like you can be considered fate, and also my good fortune. There is something I wish to entrust to you, young friend. Would you be willing?" Elder Hu glanced at Ye Tianchen, with a somewhat contemplative look, and asked.

"Meeting is fate. If it is within my power, I will do my best!" Ye Tianchen said boldly.

Elder Hu nodded, then gently clapped his hands. From a nearby house, a door opened, and a frail figure slowly emerged. Ye Tianchen saw that this figure was a young woman, who held a small wooden stick in her hand, feeling her way forward towards Ye Tianchen and Elder Hu.

"Elder, who is this?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask.

"She is my granddaughter, named Hu Xiaoqi. Since birth, she has been blind. Despite my many efforts using martial arts true qi to help Xiaoqi see the light, I have failed!" Elder Hu shook his head, looking at his granddaughter with much love.

"Grandfather, it’s okay, even if I can’t see it, I can still wash clothes and cook for you. Haven’t I learned all of these over the years?" Hu Xiaoqi said with a smile, displaying her cheerful personality.

"Xiaoqi, I know you’re sensible and filial, but... perhaps it won’t be long until I’m no longer in this world. What will you do alone?" Elder Hu said worriedly.

"No way, grandfather, no way, nothing will happen to you..." Hu Xiaoqi seemed very afraid, afraid her grandfather would leave her.

Elder Hu lovingly stroked Hu Xiaoqi’s head, then said with a smile, "Don’t worry, grandfather is still strong and healthy. At least in these years, I won’t die. Let me introduce you to a big brother, his name is Ye Tianchen!"

"Ye Tianchen? Oh, nice to meet you!" Hu Xiaoqi groped to extend her right hand.

"Hello Xiaoqi, I am Ye Tianchen!" Ye Tianchen quickly extended his own right hand to grip Hu Xiaoqi’s small hand and said. (To be continued. If you liked this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)