Ye Tian smiled and said, "Two percent is an astronomical figure."
Zhang Longsheng replied, "I've invested in many companies over the past decade. These companies are meant as gifts. Calculated at seventy percent of their market value, the stocks will be distributed accordingly."
Ye Tian commented, "That's a good approach."
Zhang Longsheng earnestly requested, "I implore Mr. Ye to grant Long Sheng's request."
After a moment of thought, Ye Tian agreed, "Very well. If you encounter a bottleneck in your cultivation in the future, and I can refine the corresponding pills, I will not refuse."
Zhang Longsheng was overjoyed. "Thank you, sir!"
Ye Tian then said, "Brother Zhang, I need to refine some pills. You should not stay here with me."
Zhang Longsheng replied, "Understood. I will wait outside. Please call me if you need anything, sir."
After Zhang Longsheng left, Ye Tian retrieved several more spiritual herbs and selected a pill formula to attempt refinement. This pill was named the Pure Yang Pill, and the necessary spiritual herbs were all available at Tang Xuan Temple.
This was not Ye Tian's first time refining pills. Moreover, after becoming an Earth Immortal, his sensory acuity had increased, significantly improving his pill refining skills. While refining the Pure Yang Pill, he faintly sensed that some Pure Yang energy from the void was being absorbed into the pill furnace.
After three quarters of an hour, he felt the pill furnace vibrate. He immediately struck the furnace, and two pills flew out: one fiery red, the other a bright white.
Of these two pills, only one was the Pure Yang Pill. The other was a byproduct of refining the Pure Yang Pill, named the Red Yang Pill. This byproduct absorbed all impurities but also contained considerable energy.
The Red Yang Pill also had potent effects. Consuming it could instantly fill the body with power. For instance, a Human Immortal who took it could have their strength instantly boosted by three to five times, allowing them to defeat powerful enemies.
Ye Tian first put away the Red Yang Pill and then held the Pure Yang Pill in his right palm. A layer of white mist covered the surface of the Pure Yang Pill, within which faint, lightning-like energy flickered. It was incredibly light, almost imperceptible in weight.
"I didn't expect it to be Grade One!"
Refining the Pure Yang Pill was not easy. He hadn't anticipated achieving Grade One on his first attempt.
"It seems the Profound Realm not only enhances my cultivation speed but also greatly aids in pill refining," he mused with a slight smile, carefully placing the Pure Yang Pill into a porcelain bottle.
The refinement of this batch of pills had consumed a significant amount of his energy, so Ye Tian rested for a while.
Time passed quickly, and by evening, Tang Xuan Temple arrived to visit again. He said with a smile, "Mr. Ye, my father has been invited to my home. Please accompany me there."
Ye Tian nodded. He had rested sufficiently and immediately accompanied Tang Xuan Temple to an old courtyard.
Upon opening the courtyard gate, the lights in the room were on. A white-haired elder stood in the courtyard, as still as a statue.
Seeing him, Tang Xuan Temple announced, "Uncle Zhou, I have invited Mr. Ye to examine my father."
This Uncle Zhou seemed to hold considerable status within the Tang Sect. He merely nodded slightly before his gaze swept over Ye Tian.
Entering the house, Ye Tian saw a man around fifty years old sitting there, dressed in a blue cloth outfit popular decades ago, with lustrous black hair.
Tang Xuan Temple stepped forward a few paces and respectfully said, "Father, Mr. Ye has arrived."
The man, Tang Tianchen, looked at Ye Tian, nodded slightly, and smiled. "Young master, please sit. I am unable to rise to greet you due to my condition."
Ye Tian replied, "You are too kind."
After sitting beside Tang Tianchen, Ye Tian observed him for a moment before asking, "Sect Leader Tang mentioned that Elder Tang is feeling unwell, so he asked me to examine you."
Tang Tianchen chuckled, "It's not just a slight discomfort; I am gravely ill. Young master, I met your father once and was deeply impressed by his medical skills and character. As his successor, you must be equally capable. Please tell me honestly, how much longer can I live?"
Ye Tian had noticed Tang Tianchen's serious condition upon entering. He took his pulse and inquired about his symptoms. After a few minutes of contemplation, he stated, "Elder Tang's ailment is, in fact, the Earth Immortal Tribulation."
Tang Tianchen nodded. "Indeed. Many renowned physicians have examined me, but none have identified the root cause. Only you, young master, have spoken the truth."
Tang Xuan Temple exclaimed in surprise, "Father is undergoing the Human Immortal Tribulation?"
Ye Tian explained, "Elder Tang's cultivation level is likely at the first stage of Earth Immortal, the Nascent Soul stage. At this stage, the Nascent Soul experiences a tribulation every sixty years, and each tribulation becomes more severe."
Tang Tianchen sighed, "Yes, this is my second time. I feel this one will be very difficult to overcome."
Ye Tian then offered, "Actually, it's not entirely without hope."
Tang Tianchen looked at him expectantly. "Oh? You believe I can still be saved?"
Ye Tian replied, "As long as you break through to the Pure Yang realm, the issues with your Nascent Soul will be completely resolved, and all problems will be solved."
Tang Tianchen shook his head. "How is that possible? I haven't found an opportunity to break through for over a hundred years. At my age now, the chances are even slimmer."
Ye Tian remained silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Elder Tang, if a pill were placed before you, and consuming it would allow you to enter the Pure Yang realm, what price would you be willing to pay for it?"
Tang Tianchen understood that Ye Tian wouldn't make such a statement without reason. His spirits lifted, and he said earnestly, "If such a pill existed, this old man would be willing to pay any price to obtain it!"
Ye Tian smiled. "The price isn't that high. Elder Tang merely needs to serve as the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Alliance."
"The Heavenly Alliance?" He glanced at Tang Xuan Temple.
Collaborating with the Heavenly Alliance was an initiative Tang Xuan Temple had undertaken after becoming Sect Leader.
Tang Xuan Temple explained, "Father, Mr. Ye has been nominated as the leader of the Heavenly Alliance."
Tang Tianchen smiled. "Of course, I can do that. I will not only serve as Grand Elder but also fully support the leader!"
He then sighed softly. "Your master's kindness to our Tang Sect is immeasurable. Even without the pill, the Tang Sect would unconditionally support you, young master."
Ye Tian immediately took out the bottle, poured out the Pure Yang Pill, and said, "Having assessed Elder Tang's condition, you have prepared everything, and only the final push is needed. I hope this Pure Yang Pill can help you achieve a successful breakthrough!"