Chapter 1037: The Dog at the Ancestral Master's Feet

"Master, that kid is still kneeling outside, insisting on becoming my disciple. I've already given him a good beating, but he just won't leave!"

Xiao Ruyan had lost all patience with Gu Yue, that sticky pest.

No matter how she hit or scolded him, Gu Yue remained unmoved.

In short, he would not fight back or talk back, insisting on taking Xiao Ruyan as his master.

"My lord, how about I go out and cripple that kid, then toss him outside the city?" Jiang Taicang said viciously.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Don't bother with him. Let's temper his temper first. Shuangzhou, I asked you to spread the word that I'm collecting Gulin Wufang Grass and Yucui Sacred Flower Stamens. Have you done that?"

Ruan Shuangzhou bowed and said, "My lord, the news has been spread. My lord has such great face that when they heard it was you looking for these two spiritual medicines, they all said they would give them to you for free. Now almost all of Yungao City is mobilized to help you find these two spiritual medicines. But these two medicines are too rare; even Yungao City might not have them."

Ao Qian snorted disdainfully, "It's not out of respect for you, my lord; they're doing you a favor. Although Gulin Wufang Grass and Yucui Sacred Flower Stamens are rare, your favor is obviously worth much more than these two items!"

The news of Ye Yuan's complete victory over Zuo Qing had been spreading wildly in Yungao City for the past two days.

For a time, the return of Qingyunzi was making a huge stir, becoming the biggest topic in all of Yungao City.

Qingyunzi had returned with a vengeance; his alchemy strength had not regressed but was even more astonishing! As a junior alchemy emperor, he had completely defeated the senior alchemy emperor, Vice City Lord Zuo Qing.

Such a thing was simply unbelievable!

However, Lord Qingyunzi himself was a miracle incarnate. Doing this seemed not so hard to imagine.

Wasn't it a miracle that he had survived a great disaster and returned to Yungao City?

After all, Lord Qingyunzi was known as the alchemist closest to the Alchemy God. Having him owe a favor was a great deal.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "If they can really find them, what's wrong with owing a favor?"

His words moved Jiang Taicang and Wu Luo deeply.

These two spiritual medicines were exactly the ninth-grade top-grade ingredients needed to refine the Qingyuan Zhushen Pill.

Over these days, they had deeply realized how extraordinary their lord was.

Such an extraordinary being was willing to owe others favors for their sake—how could they not be moved?

As they were talking, a commotion arose outside the inn.

Ruan Shuangzhou's expression changed, and he said, "I'll go see what's happening!"

But Ye Yuan waved his hand to stop him and said, "No hurry, let's watch first."

Outside the inn, a young man led a group of people, and facing them was only Gu Yue alone.

"Jian Wushuang, I know you have a grudge against my grandmaster! If you want to cause him trouble, you'll have to get through me first!" Gu Yue said with a dark expression, his momentum not weak.

The young man named Jian Wushuang laughed heartily and said, "Oh! I've never heard of Ji Qingyun taking disciples. In just twenty years, he even has a grand-disciple? But... what do you think you are? How dare you block me?"

Gu Yue sneered, "Jian Wushuang, back then you pursued Divine King Lingxue but failed, and were trampled under my grandmaster's feet like a dog. And now you dare to act arrogantly before him!"

At these words, everyone admired Gu Yue's courage.

This Jian Wushuang was the young master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, one of the eight great super holy lands. His sword dao cultivation was heaven-defying, and it was said he had one foot in the ranks of Xuanxu powerhouses.

"I didn't expect that with the opening of the Eternal Herb Garden, the Heavenly Sword Sect would come too. Jian Wushuang, upon hearing that Lord Qingyunzi had returned, naturally came to cause trouble for him first thing."

"Yes, back then Jian Wushuang pursued Divine King Lingxue but failed, while Divine King Lingxue had a special fondness for Lord Qingyunzi. The two were mortal enemies."

"Especially after Divine King Lingxue was severely injured and spent a month in close company with Lord Qingyunzi at the Medicine King Hall. When this news got out, Jian Wushuang's hatred knew no bounds!"

"Back then, Jian Wushuang went alone to the Medicine King Hall to challenge Lord Qingyunzi, but was defeated by his soul attack in a battle that darkened the sky and earth, suffering severe injuries. If not for that battle, perhaps Jian Wushuang would have broken through to the Xuanxu realm long ago!"

"It seems Gu Yue is determined to take Miss Xiao as his master, daring to confront Jian Wushuang to his face! But given Lord Qingyunzi's current strength, he might not be a match for Jian Wushuang!"

Over the past two days, the inn where Ye Yuan stayed had drawn widespread attention, so as soon as the conflict erupted, it immediately attracted a large number of martial artists.

The past events between Jian Wushuang and Ji Qingyun were widely circulated in the Divine Realm, and they knew them well.

But they were somewhat worried about Ye Yuan's situation.

They knew Ye Yuan had brought a few divine kings, but compared to Jian Wushuang, they might not be a match.

And Ye Yuan himself was only at the first level of Daoxuan, even less a match for Jian Wushuang.

Gu Yue was also domineering, daring to openly expose Jian Wushuang's scars in front of so many people.

At his words, Jian Wushuang's aura turned cold, and Gu Yue's hair stood on end.

Gu Yue knew that Ye Yuan must be watching him. Whether he could become a disciple depended on this moment; he absolutely could not show weakness!

He simply steeled his heart and went all out.

Gu Yue puffed out his chest and met Jian Wushuang's gaze proudly, showing no fear.

Seeing Gu Yue's attitude, Jian Wushuang suddenly smiled and said, "Not bad! Very not bad! Ji Qingyun's grand-disciple indeed has guts! It's been many years since anyone dared speak to me like that!"

Gu Yue sneered, "That's because my grandmaster was in trouble; otherwise, in this Divine Realm, where would you have the right to be arrogant?"

"Slap!"

As soon as Gu Yue finished speaking, Jian Wushuang's slap arrived, sending Gu Yue flying far away.

This slap was perfectly executed; it didn't kill Gu Yue but left half his face swollen.

Jian Wushuang walked forward slowly and said with a faint smile, "Go on, keep talking."

"Ptoo!"

Gu Yue spat out a mouthful of blood, trying to spray it onto Jian Wushuang's face.

But Jian Wushuang was far too skilled to be dirtied by such a nobody.

Gu Yue sneered, "If my grandmaster hadn't shown mercy back then, you bastard would have long been an idiot. And now you have the nerve to show off in front of me?"

Jian Wushuang smiled again and said, "Kid, I know you. Over the years in Yungao City, you've made quite a name for yourself, claiming you'd catch up to that guy Ji Qingyun. But look, you're about to die, and your grandmaster is still hiding like a turtle, not daring to come out!"

With that, Jian Wushuang formed a sword with his fingers and gently thrust forward. A terrifying sword qi instantly pierced through Gu Yue.