"Alas!"
Ye Cangtian was not angered by Han Xiang's words, but merely sighed.
He could understand the other party's thoughts. After all, if he were to take on a disciple himself, he would also choose someone with better aptitude.
And Zhang Yong was indeed a bit lacking, so it was reasonable for him to be rejected.
After a moment of silence, Ye Cangtian slowly spoke, "Since there is no one here to inherit your legacy, how about this: I will send someone to inherit your cultivation techniques in the future, and also send you to the Heavenly Realm."
Huh?
Hearing this proposal, Han Xiang's eyebrows twitched.
The reason she agreed to take on a disciple was to build a closer relationship with Ye Cangtian, so that the other party would not forget her favor.
But if the other party left like this, there would be no further contact between them, and she couldn't leave this place. It was uncertain whether the other party would even remember her then.
How could she be sent to the Heavenly Realm in that case?
Fundamentally, Han Xiang did not have enough trust in Ye Cangtian.
However, on the other hand, she couldn't defeat the other party now, and the other party had only gathered three of the Great Seals, still lacking one more, the Seal of Light.
So even if she could keep the other party here, how would the other party gather all four Seals?
After much deliberation, Han Xiang took out a classical ancient book from her Qiankun bag and casually handed it to Ye Cangtian. Then, she pointed to the statue in the hall and began to explain.
"This cultivation technique was left behind by them before they died. Although it's not as good as the one I practice, it has its unique aspects. If he cultivates it, it should be fine."
"Consider it a deposit for sending me to the Heavenly Realm. Don't worry, I will still pass on my cultivation techniques to the person you send later..."
Han Xiang's approach was simple: she wanted Ye Cangtian to owe her a favor.
Ye Cangtian did not refuse upon hearing this. He directly turned and gave the secret manual to Zhang Yong.
He didn't care what kind of secret manual it was; as long as it was an ancient cultivation technique, he couldn't have too many of them.
Seeing the secret manual handed to him by Ye Cangtian, Zhang Yong was stunned for a moment, then became excited. He repeatedly thanked Ye Cangtian and carefully put the secret manual into his Qiankun bag.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian looked at Han Xiang and said, "I will keep my promise. I will return when I have gathered all four Seals. I will not disturb you further."
With that, Ye Cangtian cupped his hands and turned to walk out of the castle.
Watching Ye Cangtian's departing back, Han Xiang reached out as if to stop him.
Being trapped here, she didn't even know how long it had been, and she really wanted to hear what the outside world had become and what interesting things had happened.
But then she thought, if she really knew those things, she would likely develop a desire to go out. Once she couldn't control it, it would be her own downfall.
And if she could control it, it would be a torment for her. So, she finally gave up inquiring and let the other party leave.
Everything would be discussed when the other party gathered all four Seals and returned again. At least then she could leave this place...
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Tianhan Pass.
After several days, Ye Cangtian and his group returned to Tianhan Pass.
Upon their return, Zhang Yong immediately became proud, walking with his head held high.
Not only had he adventured with Ye Cangtian, but he had also obtained an ancient cultivation technique, which made everyone extremely jealous.
"It is said that under my leadership, we quickly discovered the traces of the Five Poisons Sect. At that moment, Lord Ye made a decision to abandon the pursuit and wait on the mountaintop for the Five Poisons Sect to fall into our trap..."
Zhang Yong was recounting the operation in the guard dormitory, like a storyteller.
However, at that moment, a guard walked in from outside and came directly behind him, saying, "Zhang Yong, go to the office. Lord Xiong Bing needs to see you."
Zhang Yong quickly responded, apologized to the surrounding audience, and then hurried to the office.
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Office.
In the office at this moment, besides Xiong Bing, Ye Cangtian and others were also present.
After just concluding his trip to Tianmen Mountain, he had also written a letter to Xiong Bing to be sent back to the Hidden Group.
Creak!
The door opened, and Zhang Yong walked in. He bowed to everyone and then stepped forward, saying, "Sir, you were looking for me?"
"I was looking for you."
Ye Cangtian glanced at him, then took out two bottles of pills from his Qiankun bag and handed them to him, saying, "These are the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and the Enlightenment Pill. Take them to cultivate..."
Although Zhang Yong's aptitude was a bit lacking, he had obtained a good cultivation technique, so it shouldn't be wasted. Therefore, Ye Cangtian valued him greatly and directly paved the way for his cultivation.
He didn't want to lose such a promising prospect.
Thump!
Looking at the pills in his hand, Zhang Yong was stunned for a moment, and then he knelt directly before Ye Cangtian.
"Lord Ye, you not only gave me the inherited cultivation technique but also bestowed upon me these pills. You are practically my reborn parents..."
Zhang Yong said, and then began to kowtow.
He was very clear in his heart that without Ye Cangtian, he would never have obtained this cultivation technique, and now he had also been bestowed with pills.
With these pills, as long as he worked diligently, there was a high chance he could become a quasi-Heavenly level expert, or even a Heavenly level expert.
For him, this was a gift of rebirth, and he didn't know how to express his feelings, so he resorted to this ancient method of kowtowing.
"There's no need for this."
Ye Cangtian helped Zhang Yong up and said lightly, "You just need to remember that when you become powerful, fulfill your duties, and defend Huaxia, that will be your repayment to me."
After a pause, Ye Cangtian's expression turned serious, and he continued, "However, let me be clear beforehand: if you ever betray Huaxia, I will personally reclaim everything I have given you today!"
"Lord Ye, please rest assured, I swear here..."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yong did not hesitate. He directly extended his hand and made a solemn oath.
Ye Cangtian represented the Hidden Group, and also represented the strength of Huaxia. Now that he had been treated so well, he had no reason to leave.
"Good, I believe you."
Ye Cangtian patted his shoulder, interrupting his oath, and continued, "The reason I called you here this time, besides giving you pills, is to bid farewell. You and all your brothers are welcome to visit Longcheng in the future..."
"Ah? Leaving already?"
Zhang Yong was somewhat bewildered. This was truly abrupt.
After all, he and Ye Cangtian's group had only entered the city that morning, and it was now only in the afternoon. This meant the other party had barely rested!
Heh heh.
Ye Cangtian said to Zhang Yong helplessly, "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. You will surely understand this in the future. Work hard, and I look forward to our next meeting when you can stand on your own!"
Ye Cangtian patted Zhang Yong's shoulder and then paid him no further attention.
He then turned his gaze to Xiong Bing, cupped his hands, and said, "Tianmen Mountain is considered safe now. Han Xiang and I have a cooperation. If we encounter a formidable enemy in the future, we can try to lure them into the secret realm..."
Xiong Bing cupped his hands and replied, "Good, your subordinate has noted it. Lord Ye, please rest assured, as long as I am here, no one will be able to break through Tianhan Pass!"
"I believe you!"
Ye Cangtian nodded, then cupped his hands and said, "It's getting late, we should leave. Goodbye!"
With that, Ye Cangtian, accompanied by Lan Yue and Yao Bao'er, turned and left.
Seeing this, Xiong Bing quickly led his men to escort them. Although Ye Cangtian repeatedly refused, he still escorted Ye Cangtian and the others to the outskirts of the city before stopping.
Although Ye Cangtian's stay in Tianhan Pass was extremely short, he had accomplished many great things.
First, the other party had healed his injuries.
Second, the other party had also dealt with the people from the Five Poisons Sect, avenged the fallen brothers, and foiled the Five Poisons Sect's conspiracy.
Third, he had left him some pills to enhance the combat power of the defenders.
Besides these, there was also the Tianmen Mountain secret realm!
And the people who lived there, expanding their living area. And nurturing a future promising talent, Zhang Yong.
If someone else had come, they would never have been able to achieve all this.
Because of this, even though he was slightly older, he had an extreme respect for Ye Cangtian.
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