"If you're awake, drink the medicine."

The room's door was pushed open, and Hua Qianxue walked in carrying a bowl of herbal soup. She continued, "Last time, your injury received nourishment from a spiritual seal from Elder Yang, so it healed quickly. This time, it might take longer. Given your current state, if you ingest the pills, their potency might be too overwhelming for you to bear, so you should first drink herbal soup to adjust."

Ye Chen gritted his teeth, pushed himself up, and leaned against the headboard, noticing that Hua Qianxue's face had a bit of ash but didn't mention it; she looked rather lovely. Thus, he asked, "Where is this?"

"My room," Hua Qianxue replied. "I've been living here alone these past few years; no one dares to disturb."

When she spoke those words.

Hua Qianxue's tone sounded calm, but a bit unnatural.

Even Elder Yang had never come in here.

Yet Ye Chen did.

Even slept!

Ye Chen said, "Thank you."

As he spoke, he took the herbal soup from Hua Qianxue's hand and drank it in one go.

Bitter!

But sweet in the heart.

This was personally brewed by Hua Qianxue.

Hua Qianxue took the empty bowl coldly, sat to the side, and said, "Next, if you have any questions, ask them; I need to leave."

"Leave? Return to Jiulong City?"

"Yes, in the past few days, I achieved unity with the sword, and my cultivation improved too. I went and wiped out a branch of Blood Robe Tower; my family is urging me to return quickly."

Ye Chen's expression revealed disappointment.

This proud girl was leaving...

But soon, the disappointment transformed into boundless fighting spirit, and Ye Chen said, "Don't worry, I'll soon come to Jiulong City to find you; by then, I'll punch that Sixth Prince."

Hua Qianxue gave a smile and said, "He's just like that, twenty-one years old, having just entered the Elemental Wheel Realm."

Ye Chen's mouth twitched.

"Afraid?"

"Not afraid, today I wasn't even scared of Tier Five Spirit Masters!"

"Quickly ask, I'll be leaving by evening."

"Miss Hua, you previously said I have no connection with the Star Martial System and Star Spirit System at Cangxing Martial Arts Academy. Which system should I join in Cangxing Martial Arts Academy?"

"Spirit Martial System!"

"Spirit Martial System? Unity of spirit and martial arts?" This point, Luo Qingyi had mentioned to Ye Chen before but had not detailed.

Luo Qingyi was hot-tempered; asking too much could easily make her unhappy.

"The reason no one has heard of Spirit Martial System is because there are few people in it. Counting you, me, and Elder Yang, there are only six people.

As for the unity of spirit and martial arts, it's quite apt, most spirit masters also practice martial arts, but the spiritual power of spirit masters and the elemental power of martial artists are two different concepts.

However, Elder Yang's unity of spirit and martial arts completely combines the strengths of spirit masters and martial artists.

Spiritual power fused with qi blood and elemental power erupts with immense force.

Unfortunately, this path is extremely difficult to walk, achievable only by the highest calibers.

I have only managed to unite elemental power with spiritual power.

It precisely because of this unity that when your qi blood and elemental power was depleted in Qingyun City, Elder Yang could use the energy from a spiritual seal for your healing.

During that healing, Elder Yang's spiritual power and elemental power in that seal weren't greatly consumed, but the qi blood power in that seal was tremendously depleted; to nourish it back to its previous state, Elder Yang needs at least ten years."

Ten years…

Ye Chen felt deeply touched.

Although everyone's time is equally precious.

But ten years for the strong and for the weak is entirely different.

Hua Qianxue continued, "It is also for this reason that I hope you continue to join Cangxing Martial Arts Academy. Elder Yang thinks highly of you; if he didn't have pressing matters, he would personally escort you to Unparalleled County. I hope you won't harbor resentment over this.

Besides, I've handled all matters here at Cangxing Martial Arts Academy. From now on, no one will dare expel you, but also don't become complacent. You'll face a lot of troubles, consider them tests; to become strong, it's essential to confront these."

"Hmm."

"Do you know why Elder Yang regards you so highly?"

"I have good talent!"

Hua Qianxue snorted at Ye Chen with her nostrils.

"Your talent is indeed great, but that's not why Elder Yang values you. He values your resilience; practicing the unity of spirit and martial arts is arduous and painful, most people can't endure it."

Ye Chen was abashed.

Endlessly painful?

Really not afraid!

Seems like pain is what he fears the least... no choice, a masochistic physique.

"By the way, Miss Hua, is your spiritual seal the Celestial Spirit Seal? Could you tell me the differences between the spiritual seals?" Ye Chen asked, Fatty Yu Hui had mentioned this, but not in detail.

Hua Qianxue nodded and said, "To become a spirit master, one must outline spiritual patterns in the sea of consciousness.

Nine spiritual patterns make a group.

One group of spiritual patterns can condense into a spiritual seal.

However, one group condensed spiritual seal is the most inferior seal.

Three and six serve as the boundaries.

Exceeding three groups, four groups condensed spiritual seal is the Earth Spirit Seal.

Exceeding six groups, seven groups condensed spiritual seal is the Celestial Spirit Seal.

The first spiritual seal condensed in the sea of consciousness is extremely important; its strength determines the future.

If your first spiritual seal is three groups condensed, you're mostly destined to only condense seals of the same level.

So when you start down the spirit master path, if you can't outline seven groups of spiritual patterns in the sea of consciousness, give up.

If you don't become a Celestial Spirit Seal, what's the point in being a spirit master?

Not being a Celestial Seal Spirit Master, you aren't qualified to walk Elder Yang's path of spirit-martial unity!"

At this point, Ye Chen looked puzzled.

"Huang Qinglan's first spiritual seal is definitely not an Earth Spirit Seal. If she started as an Earth Seal Spirit Master, the Huang Family would have long jumped out of the Qingyun City circle."

"Occasionally, there are exceptions. Regular Spirit Masters do indeed have a certain probability of becoming Earth Seal Spirit Masters, but whether one is a regular Spirit Master or an Earth Seal Spirit Master, it is absolutely impossible to become a Celestial Seal Spirit Master."

Ye Chen asked, "Are the spirit patterns drawn by Spirit Masters diverse?"

Previously, he had seen Hua Qianxue's Celestial Spirit Seal unleash flames, gale, and ice, these three kinds of powers. There should be more.

When facing Huang Qinglan's attack, Ye Chen felt five different forces from Huang Qinglan's Earth Spirit Seal.

"Yes, spirit patterns come in countless varieties, and everyone's situation is different. Some people are naturally close to a certain attribute's power, so drawing that kind of spirit pattern will be much easier.

Of course, there are also people who, even though they can draw many groups of spirit patterns, choose to draw just one. This is called the path of the Extreme Spirit Master. Most Spirit Masters don't choose this, as although it may be very strong in some aspects, it's not comprehensive enough and has too many flaws.

You should think about how to choose, and when Elder Yang returns, he will give you more specific advice."

Ye Chen didn't ask further.

Hua Qianxue also isn't one who likes to talk much. Speaking this much today was unprecedented for her; if anyone in the Capital City knew that Hua Qianxue could talk to a man for so long, their jaw would surely drop to the ground.

"Anything else?"

"Yes... Miss Hua, do you know the Celestial Burial Sea?"

Concerning the Celestial Burial Sea, it was mentioned in a letter left by Ye Chen's father, Ye Zhennan, as a place that held clues about his mother.

Hua Qianxue was quite surprised.

"Where did you hear about the Celestial Burial Sea?"

"I saw the name in a tattered ancient book and was curious." Ye Chen casually found an excuse.

Hua Qianxue murmured in response, "The Celestial Burial Sea is a gathering place for the strong. The strength I refer to isn't the kind you see now. I currently don't qualify to enter the Celestial Burial Sea, and throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty, no one qualifies to enter.

But in the future, I will definitely go. I want the name Hua Qianxue to resonate throughout the Celestial Burial Sea!"

Upon hearing Hua Qianxue say this, Ye Chen became even more curious.

What identity does his mother have? She is involved with a place that even someone as proud as Hua Qianxue considers herself unqualified to enter!

"I believe you can certainly do it. When the time comes, I'll accompany you to conquer the Celestial Burial Sea!" Ye Chen said.

"Then you must become a Celestial Seal Spirit Master and follow Elder Yang's path of uniting Spirit and Martial."

Speaking, Hua Qianxue glanced outside.

The sky had already begun to darken.

Hua Qianxue stood up and said, "I must go."

"I'll see you off."

"Can you even get out of bed now? No need to see me off. If Elder Yang didn't judge wrong, and you work hard enough, we'll meet again in Kyoto Jiu Long City."

Ye Chen's stubbornness arose.

Who can't get out of bed?

If I, Ye Chen, can sleep on your bed, I can also get down from it!

Gritting his teeth, despite the pain causing sharp intakes of breath, Ye Chen still managed to get down and stood before Hua Qianxue.

His physical condition was indeed poor.

But inside him, a mysterious warm flow erupted quickly, and his injuries were healing fast. His situation was actually better than Hua Qianxue's expectations.

Exiting the room.

Outside was a very neat and clean little courtyard.

Planted with ordinary flowers and plants.

Hua Qianxue said, "This courtyard, I give it to you. Don't make it dirty, don't mess it up, and don't bring other people here; no men, and definitely no women!"

At this moment, Hua Qianxue felt somewhat reluctant.

She didn't know whether she was reluctant to leave this small courtyard she had lived in for three years, or to leave certain people.

Ye Chen stood at the courtyard gate, watching Hua Qianxue's back, suddenly shouted, "Miss Hua, wait."

Hua Qianxue turned and said, "Do you have something else you want to say to me?"

Ye Chen stepped forward, reaching out a hand toward Hua Qianxue's cheek.

Hua Qianxue's first reaction wasn't to dodge but to instantly grip her sword hilt, almost drawing her sword...

But in the end.

She restrained the impulse to draw the sword.

Ye Chen's hand landed on Hua Qianxue's exquisite and flawless, tender, and delicate face.

"Swipe!"

Hua Qianxue's face instantly turned crimson.

Even more beautiful than the sunset in the sky!

Ye Chen's fingers pressed firmly on Hua Qianxue's face.

Hua Qianxue's desire to draw her sword and slash someone grew stronger!

Seeing Hua Qianxue about to explode, Ye Chen quickly withdrew his hand, raised it, and waved at Hua Qianxue, saying, "When you were preparing the medicine, you got some ash on your face. I just wanted to check; it won't look good to others."

Hua Qianxue's eyes seemed to be burning with fire.

This guy...

He never even reminded me!

I actually talked to him for so long with a dirty face!

Ye Chen quickly jumped back a large step, keeping a distance.

If really slashed, there'd be no place to argue.

"Miss Hua, you don't want to marry that Sixth Prince, do you?" Ye Chen quickly changed the subject, "I know you aristocratic descendants have unavoidable concerns, but don't worry, when I go to deal with that Sixth Prince, I'll help you resolve this matter!"

Hua Qianxue said indifferently, "No one can force me to do what I don't want to do. The marriage arrangement hasn't been canceled; it's just that I don't want to talk to those people."

Ye Chen: "..."

"Leaving now, I hope next time I see you, you won't be a little loser anymore."

Leaving this sentence behind, Hua Qianxue turned around, this time truly leaving, her figure flashing as she flew off into the distance.

That floating white dress transformed into the most beautiful color in the sky.

Ye Chen clenched his fist, his mind filled with thoughts!

He now sees the path leading to becoming a strong person. Ye Chen believes he will definitely become a strong person, and next time they meet, he must shock this proud Hua Qianxue girl!

Regarding the future, Ye Chen soon had a clear plan.

Train to unite Spirit and Martial, avenge his family, explore the Celestial Burial Sea, and... conquer Hua Qianxue!

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