The next day.

Ye Chen looked at the Black Widow sleeping soundly and couldn't help but marvel; a strong woman is truly fierce!

The natural smile at the corner of the Black Widow's mouth made Ye Chen feel quite proud of himself as well!

Then, Ye Chen got up and tried to leave the room, surprised to find that he could freely enter and exit the room.

Outside, he found that the Wine Monk was indeed not around, and his heart settled down.

Ye Chen took a stroll through the Wine Monk's small tavern and discovered several wine jars, checking each one.

The wine in the jars was nothing special.

The tavern had a small room with a cushion that seemed to be used for cultivation.

Ye Chen entered the room and sat on the cushion.

Since there was nothing else to do, he decided to practice cultivation for a while.

The previous day, after drinking a bowl of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Wine, his mental state had vastly improved, and cultivation was bound to see a huge boost.

As Ye Chen activated his cultivation technique, he immediately noticed a stream of clear energy rushing up from a certain part of himself while sitting on the cushion.

"Such pure power!" Ye Chen exclaimed and quickly stopped cultivating.

This cushion seemed to be a treasure of the Wine Monk.

If it were something ordinary, it wouldn't have been a big deal, but as it was someone else's treasure, it couldn't be touched carelessly!

Just then.

Outside the small room, the Wine Monk's voice rang out, saying, "Young Master Ye, you and I are fated, so you may borrow this cushion for your cultivation."

Ye Chen's eyes flickered, and he said, "Thank you, Master of Wine!"

When the owner gives his word, everything becomes easier. From now on, whenever there's something good, he would remember to repay the Wine Monk.

So, Ye Chen sat down again and resumed activating his cultivation technique.

Even without the aid of Primordial Stones or the sword qi tempering from the tombstones within Sword Tomb, the pure energy within the cushion still tremendously accelerated Ye Chen's cultivation speed!

If it were before, Ye Chen wouldn't have dared to do this.

If one's mental state does not keep up with one's cultivation level, it is very easy to lose control over the power, so one must maintain a balance during cultivation.

But now, there was no need to worry about mental state issues anymore; he could just absorb energy freely.

Outside the room.

The Wine Monk's lips curled into a slight smile.

The young master had excellent character, only a bit too amorous.

It was precisely because of this that the Wine Monk had found an excuse to go out for the night and left the place to Ye Chen.

Just now, the Wine Monk sensed Ye Chen's condition inside the room slightly, and it was evidently a state of lacking some vitality.

The Wine Monk chuckled, then patted his own old waist.

He had gone out and stayed the entire night, and it wasn't easy!

A day passed by.

Ye Chen walked out from the Wine Monk's small cultivation room, his aura had undergone a noticeable change compared to the previous day.

An invisible edge seemed to cut through the surrounding air and light!

The Wine Monk looked at Ye Chen with a look of appreciation and said, "Not bad, you're about to undergo Mortal Transformation."

Ye Chen bowed respectfully and said, "I need to thank Master of Wine for the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Wine and for lending me the cultivation item."

The Wine Monk laughed and said, "We are fated, everything is due to the ties of destiny."

Ye Chen bowed again and said, "Thank you, Master of Wine, for your repeated life-saving benevolence."

The Wine Monk's gaze flickered and he said, "Young Master Ye, you are overstating it. I only lent a hand within my capability yesterday."

Ye Chen looked up at the Wine Monk and said, "Master of Wine, there are some things I would like to consult with you."

The Wine Monk touched the large Buddhist beads hanging around his neck with one hand and said, "Young Master Ye, don't fixate on certain things. Everything in this world has its own destined cause and effect."

Ye Chen stood in place, looked at the Wine Monk for a long time, and nodded, saying, "Alright, then I will go and unveil these causes and effects myself!"

The identity of the Wine Monk was very problematic!

The first time they met in the big prison, Ye Chen didn't think much of it.

But yesterday, when the Wine Monk helped, then so easily resolved a crisis from the Qi family, it was enough to prove his extraordinary nature.

Back on the cloud ship, Ye Chen and the Black Widow were rescued by a mysterious strong person, and before falling unconscious, Ye Chen smelled a strong aroma of wine.

Wine was the key!

Ye Chen suspected that the Wine Monk was the powerful person who acted on the cloud ship.

For such a powerful person to be imprisoned, it was obvious he did it on purpose!

All signs indicated that the Wine Monk was protecting him.

For such a strong person to protect him, who had such influence?!

Moreover, the Wine Monk provided the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Wine to help him elevate his mental state and lent cultivation treasures to boost his cultivation level.

Ye Chen thought of the Battling Monk from the Celestial Burial Sea!

Everything matched too well!

He was completely convinced that the Wine Monk was the Battling Monk, here entrusted by his mother!

Hence, why Ye Chen said those words just now.

But clearly, the Battling Monk would not respond to his questions.

Ye Chen knew that for such a strong person, if he didn't want to say something, it was useless no matter how he asked.

At this moment, the Battling Monk was also somewhat vexed internally.

Had he been exposed just like that?

It shouldn't be!

Was the young master really that formidable?

Ye Chen stopped pressing further but instead said, "Master of Wine, Miss Hei's injuries haven't healed yet, let her rest here for a while."

"No worries, Young Master Ye, feel free. It's already dark now, I have some matters to attend to tonight."

With that, the Battling Monk's figure disappeared in an instant.

While giving the young people some space, the Battling Monk himself also wanted to stretch his old waist!

...

On the city wall of the outer city in Celestial Cyan City.

A young woman stood alongside a man with a somewhat frenzied expression.

"Qi Yu, what do you want by calling me here?!"

The woman known as Qi Yu smiled faintly and said, "Xu Tianlong, weren't you looking to take revenge on Ye Chen? Just yesterday, someone found out that Ye Chen has entered Celestial Cyan City. Although no one knows exactly where he is, it can be confirmed that he hasn't left the city yet.

If Ye Chen leaves Celestial Cyan City, he will certainly head back to the True Martial Hall. If he returns to the True Martial Hall, he will definitely exit the city from here.

At that time, when he shows up, you can get your revenge."

Xu Tianlong's eyes flickered and he asked, "Why is your Qi family helping me?!"

Qi Yu laughed, "Ye Chen killed someone from our Qi family, tarnished our family's prestige, and had a falling out with my brother Qi Cultivator in the Qingye Grotto Heaven of the True Martial Hall. So, not only do you want to kill Ye Chen, but our Qi family also doesn't want to see him thrive."

Xu Tianlong's expression tightened, "The Qi family wants to borrow someone else's knife to kill!"

Qi Yu said, "You shouldn't put it like that. Our Qi family's enmity with Ye Chen isn't to the extent of wanting him dead.

If you think the Qi family wants to use you, then you might as well leave now. As for revenge, don't even dream about it in this lifetime. If you miss this opportunity, do you think the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect would demand justice for you from the True Martial Hall?"

Xu Tianlong clenched his fists and said, "Alright, I'll wait here for Ye Chen. If he shows up, I will definitely kill him, but don't expect me to remember this favor, your Qi Cultivator is despicable. He seized my spot on the Qingyun Ranking while my pet flood dragon perished. I will eventually come to your Qi family and reclaim my honor!"

Qi Yu sneered coldly, "As you wish."

...

That night.

Ye Chen and Miss Hei discussed throughout the night their grand plan to confront the Moon God in the Divine Moon Ancient Kingdom!

When dawn broke.

Ye Chen whispered to Miss Hei as she awoke, "Wait for me here. After I retrieve the Crescent Celestial Saber, I will escort you out of the city!"

The Black Widow looked at Ye Chen, her expression complex.

The wild happenings of the past two days seemed almost like a dream.

"Alright," the Black Widow nodded.

Following this, Ye Chen got up and left the room. With the Wine Monk still absent, Ye Chen left a note on the table before departing from the small tavern.

Currently at the peak of the Primordial Embryo Realm, Ye Chen intended to return to the True Martial Hall, find Brother Chun, enter the Qingye Grotto Heaven, and breakthrough to the Mortal Transformation Realm. Then, he would stir up the Qi family, helping the Black Widow reclaim the Crescent Saber.

In passing... challenge the Qingyun Ranking!

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