Chapter 2555: Waiting for Your Apology!

"Xiao Qi, pay respects to the Grand Prince!"

Inside a private room of a tavern, Xiao Qi kowtowed respectfully to the Grand Prince.

The Grand Prince smiled and said, "Rise. You are now my brother-in-law; there's no need for such formality!"

Xiao Qi slowly stood up and said respectfully, "Xiao Qi thanks the Grand Prince for looking after my sister!"

Xiao Qi's sister worked as a palace maid in the imperial palace.

Now, she had become the Grand Prince's concubine, a true rise from rags to riches.

Xiao Qi had no choice but to acknowledge this favor.

The Grand Prince had long wanted to infiltrate the Tang family to spy on Ye Yuan's cultivation progress.

Unexpectedly, the Tang family was already tightly united; even if he infiltrated, he couldn't get close to Ye Yuan.

Later, the Grand Prince found another way and discovered that Xiao Qi's sister was a palace maid struggling in the palace.

So, he simply married Xiao Qi's sister!

The Grand Prince knew that Xiao Qi was specifically responsible for serving Ye Yuan.

With this connection established, how could he not know Ye Yuan's movements?

"Xiao Qi, you're a smart man. You should know what I want! I can let your sister live, and of course, I can also let her die! Her life and death depend on your decision!" the Grand Prince said with a faint smile.

For an ant like Xiao Qi, the Grand Prince didn't bother with unnecessary words.

Threats were the best weapon!

Xiao Qi's expression changed slightly, and he said respectfully, "Xiao Qi understands! May I ask, what does the Grand Prince wish to know?"

The Grand Prince smiled and said, "Three years have passed since Ye Yuan and the National Preceptor's bet. I want to know what heavenly medicines Ye Yuan has been concocting these three years."

All the heavenly medicines Ye Yuan needed were prepared by Xiao Qi.

Thus, by knowing Xiao Qi, one could naturally know what pills Ye Yuan was refining.

Xiao Qi's eyes flickered as he said, "In the first year or so, Master Ye was mostly refining Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills. As for the later two years, he asked for Dragon Scale Flower, Heavenly Star Essence, Purple Cloud Flowing Fragrance..."

Xiao Qi could recite the heavenly medicines Ye Yuan had prepared like the back of his hand, listing them one by one.

However, Xie Hua, who was beside the Grand Prince, frowned.

After Xiao Qi finished, Xie Hua spoke, "Are you sure he only asked for these heavenly medicines?"

Xiao Qi nodded and said, "How would Xiao Qi dare deceive the Grand Prince and Lord Xie Hua? In fact, it's not just you who has this doubt; the entire Tang family is now uneasy."

Xie Hua frowned and said, "What is Ye Yuan up to?"

The Grand Prince didn't understand alchemy and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xie Hua said, "These heavenly medicines are used to refine some basic heavenly pills, not much more difficult than Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills. His Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills have already reached the seventh grade, yet he wasted a whole year on them! At this rate, not to mention five years, even fifty years, he couldn't refine the Jasper Renewal Pill!"

The Grand Prince was surprised and said, "Is this guy courting death? With only two years left, can he refine the Jasper Renewal Pill?"

Xie Hua said, "That's what puzzles me the most! What exactly is this kid trying to do?"

The Grand Prince smiled and said, "This is great news for us! Refining the Jasper Renewal Pill in five years was impossible from the start! He only knew how to refine Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills before; he probably had no idea how difficult the Jasper Renewal Pill is! Now, he's likely given up!"

Xie Hua thought for a moment and figured that was the only possibility.

"You may go back. I don't need you to do anything else, just report to me the heavenly medicines Ye Yuan uses for cultivation at any time! Understand?" the Grand Prince said to Xiao Qi.

Xiao Qi respectfully acknowledged and withdrew.

...

Over the next two years, Ye Yuan still did not touch the Jasper Renewal Pill.

It was as if he had completely forgotten about it!

At first, Ye Yuan refined another batch of nine-grade perfect Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills, trying to improve his affinity.

But the effect was not good.

The second Heavenly Pill had a sharply reduced effect.

After five Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills, there was almost no effect left.

In the end, Ye Yuan's affinity did not even reach four percent.

Despite the regret, this four percent brought an all-around improvement to Ye Yuan's alchemy strength.

His speed in refining other basic Heavenly Pills increased significantly!

For the remaining time, he spent almost all of it studying basic Heavenly Pills.

He did not dabble in even slightly higher-grade Heavenly Pills.

As time drew closer, the Tang father and son grew as anxious as ants on a hot pan.

But they dared not disturb Ye Yuan in his seclusion.

On that day, the five-year agreement expired, and Ye Yuan finally emerged from seclusion.

"Big Brother! The National Preceptor has set up the arena at Tiancui Tower and sent someone to invite you!" Tang Yu said urgently.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "Oh, then let's go."

Tang Yu was speechless. "I say, Big Brother, in these five years, you've never touched the heavenly herbs for the Jasper Renewal Pill! Not to mention the Jasper Renewal Pill, you haven't even dabbled in other higher-grade Heavenly Pills! And now, you're just going like this?"

Ye Yuan countered, "What else?"

Tang Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Big Brother, I know you did it all for the Tang family back then! How about we flee? We can abandon the Tang family's foundation!"

"Hahaha, thinking of running now, isn't it too late? Don't forget, Ye Yuan and the National Preceptor have signed a soul contract!" Amidst loud laughter, the Great Prince strolled in.

The Great Prince came before Ye Yuan and smiled, "Master Ye, I have come to invite you in person! Today, Father will be present in person to witness this bet! If you win, Father will crown you as National Preceptor publicly! Of course, I don't think you have that chance."

The Tang father and son's expressions changed drastically upon hearing this.

This was too high a level!

Once Ye Yuan failed, the Tang family would be completely finished!

Ye Yuan, however, was unconcerned and smiled, "Oh? What makes you say that?"

The Great Prince laughed, "In these five years, you spent one year diligently cultivating Foundation Establishment Heavenly Pills and another four years studying other basic Heavenly Pills. You never even touched higher-grade Heavenly Pills! I would like to know, how do you plan to refine the Jasper Renewal Pill?"

Tang Yu's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and he exclaimed, "How does Your Highness know so clearly?"

Suddenly, he shuddered, looked at Xiao Qi, and said coldly, "Xiao Qi, our Tang family has treated you well! Why did you betray the Tang family!"

Xiao Qi said indifferently, "The Tang family is finished! Do you expect us servants to be buried with you?"

Tang Yu roared, "I'll kill you!"

But as soon as he moved, a gust of wind came and sent him flying.

With one move, Tang Yu was severely injured!

Huang Zhaoyu, behind the Great Prince, had made his move!

Ye Yuan's eyes turned cold, and killing intent arose.

Huang Zhaoyu smiled faintly and said, "Young man, no need to look at me like that! If you succeed today, I will naturally come to apologize! But you won't have that chance!"

Ye Yuan sneered, "Is that so? Then I, Ye, will wait for your apology!"

With that, Ye Yuan helped Tang Yu up and led him toward Tiancui Tower.