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Chapter 336 - 299: Tainting the Secular World

Chapter 336: Chapter 299: Tainting the Secular World

Is three years too long?

Chu Ji’s charming face was full of shock upon hearing this.

Yes...

Shock!

The Qing bang competition is held every two years, and it used to be hosted in turn by the various Wu Xue Sects and Martial Arts Families, but later it was organized by the Yanhuang Organization that manages martial artists. It is the largest event in the Huaxia Martial Arts World.

Originally, Chu Ji and Chu Xuanji planned for Ye Fan to become famous in next year’s Qing bang competition, but not long ago, she received some news: Emperor Bai defeated a top War General of the American Alliance!

And he did it... with just one move!

The warriors, War Generals, and War Gods of the other Five Great Alliances correspond to the three realms of the Huaxia Martial Arts World: Postnatal, Innate, and Gang Qi Realm.

Among them, cultivators from the other Five Great Alliances are further divided into Primary, Intermediate, High-Level, and Top-Level within each realm.

Therefore, a Top-Level War General is tantamount to an Innate Great Perfection Stage Martial Artist of the Huaxia Martial Arts World!

Emperor Bai single-handedly defeating a cultivator of the same level was sufficient to prove that his strength had reached an extremely terrifying extent.

This was also why Chu Ji said that Emperor Bai is the absolute overlord among those in the Innate Great Perfection Realm!

Knowing this information, she and Chu Xuanji, after brief deliberation, unanimously decided to have Ye Fan give up the Qing bang competition of next year and instead fulfill the original twenty-year agreement by participating in the competition three years later.

Now, with the knowledge of Emperor Bai’s dreadful strength, Ye Fan still wanted to participate in next year’s Qing bang competition—how could this not astonish Chu Ji?

"There’s still half a year until the Qing bang competition. If you take three doses of Plant Essence and fully concentrate on cultivating to improve your strength, it’s not impossible to defeat Emperor Bai,"

Despite being overwhelmed with shock, seeing Ye Fan’s determination, Chu Ji did not discourage him but instead offered encouragement. After all, regardless of whether Ye Fan could fight Emperor Bai next year, improving his strength was certainly a good thing.

Although Ye Fan could tell from Chu Ji’s facial changes that she was not confident in him, he didn’t explain anything but simply nodded lightly.

"By the way, Xiao Fan, since you’ve decided to return to the Ye Family, let’s have the Ye Family show some sincerity first," Chu Ji’s mind stirred, and she reminded him upon thinking of something.

"Sincerity?" Ye Fan was puzzled.

"The so-called sincerity is having the Ye Family do something for you."

Chu Ji nodded and said, "Didn’t Ye Zhen say that no matter which path you choose, the Ye Family will support you all the way? Merely speaking nicely isn’t enough; they need to prove it with actions."

"What do you want the Ye Family to do as a show of sincerity?" Ye Fan couldn’t help but ask.

"Aren’t you planning to use the Taiyin Xuan Sword’s sword body to forge a Flying Knife? This task can be entrusted to the Ye Family," explained Chu Ji.

"Does the Ye Family have an Artifact Refining Magician?"

"The Ye Family doesn’t, but the Yanhuang Organization does."

Chu Ji shook her head, "The Yanhuang Organization has an Innate Great Perfection Cultivator who is proficient in Artifact Refining, named Gu le, who specifically forges Magic Artifacts for some elite members of the Yanhuang Organization. With the Ye Family’s standing in Huaxia, asking Gu le to forge a Magic Artifact for you will most likely not be rejected."

"Okay."

Upon hearing what Chu Ji said, Ye Fan pondered briefly before agreeing.

Despite being confident in his strength, using the Taiyin Xuan Sword’s sword body as material, the chances of successfully forging a Mid-level Magical Artifact quality Flying Knife were significant but not guaranteed.

As Gu le was an Innate Great Perfection Cultivator, only a step away from the Gang Qi Realm Cultivator, and highly skilled in Artifact Refining, using the Taiyin Xuan Sword’s sword body as material, the forged Flying Knife would not only undoubtedly reach the Mid-level Magical Artifact standard, but its quality would surely exceed what he could forge himself, and there was even a chance to create the best Mid-level Magical Artifact Flying Knife!

With such prospects, there was naturally no need for Ye Fan to forge it himself.

Furthermore, as Chu Ji stated, this would also be a test to see if the Ye Family had sincerity!

Outside the courtyard, the Hongqi H8 sedan with a special license plate had already left, exiting the alley and blending into the stream of traffic, heading toward the symbol of ultimate power—the Hong Qiang Courtyard.

Would he agree?

In the back seat of the car, Ye Zhen, a man of high position, gently massaged his Taiyang point, asking himself internally.

"Buzz... Buzz..."

The answer to Ye Zhen’s question was the vibrating sound of his cellphone.

Hmm?

The sudden vibration startled Ye Zhen, who instinctively glanced at the phone beside him.

Like many important figures, he had three office phones, and two cellphones, one for public use and one for private use.

The vibrating phone at this moment was his private one, known only to a handful of people.

With some perplexity, Ye Zhen picked up the phone and was startled to see an unfamiliar caller ID, with the origin of the call coming from Yanjing!

Could it be... Could it be Ye Fan’s call?

Previously, when Ye Zhen left, he had specifically left his personal cellphone number, so seeing the unfamiliar incoming call, he quickly answered and tentatively asked, "Xiao Fan?"

"I can return to the Ye Family, but you must ensure that you can deliver on everything you said!" Over the phone, Ye Fan spoke plainly without beating around the bush.

"Uh..."

Ye Zhen was momentarily stunned by Ye Fan’s words.

Knowing Old Master Ye’s plans and that Ye Wenhao had not yet convinced Ye Fan to return to the Ye Family, and learning of Ye Fan’s appearance in Yanjing to attend the Martial Arts World’s annual auction, he immediately had someone find out Ye Fan’s whereabouts and then took the initiative to visit him in person, inviting Ye Fan to return home!

Although he had lowered his stance significantly and shown considerable sincerity, he was not sure whether Ye Fan would agree to return to the Ye Family.

After all, Ye Fan had once firmly refused the proposal to return to the Ye Family!

"Xiao... Xiao Fan, rest assured, my word is my bond!"

Following his surprise, Ye Zhen quickly responded, his tone unusually excited--once Ye Fan returned to the Ye Family, the scheme that Old Master Ye had laid out would be completely set in motion.

According to Old Master Ye’s plans, once Ye Fan came back to the Ye Family, many of the Ye Family’s young masters would see Ye Fan as a thorn in their side—a whetstone indeed!

Moreover, with Ye Fan’s abilities, he could indeed bring all sorts of trouble and setbacks to the Bai Family!

What’s more, once Ye Fan returned to the Ye Family, they could use the Ye Family as a bridge to get to know Chu Xuanji!

In many people’s eyes, Chu Xuanji was a Supreme Strongman second on the Dragon Ranking and a savior-like Divine Doctor known for his reclusive nature, someone whose influence in both the Martial Arts World and the secular world could be disregarded.

But Ye Zhen was different!

As the Ye Family Patriarch and one of Huaxia’s power peak giants, he was well aware that due to Chu Xuanji’s savior contribution, the high echelons of Huaxia and even those of the Five Great Alliances would show Chu Xuanji respect.

Even more, he knew that Chu Xuanji had not initiated the worldly intervention, but it was the leader of the Yanhuang Organization, ’Yan’, who had personally requested him!

Although he was unaware of what terms Yan used to persuade Chu Xuanji, he believed that when the power transition in Huaxia occurred, as long as Chu Xuanji requested Yan to cast that precious vote for the Ye Family’s candidate, Yan would definitely not refuse.

And if the Ye Family’s future actions satisfied Ye Fan and dispelled the resentment in his heart, then through Ye Fan, they could get Chu Xuanji to step up and make Yan take the Ye Family’s side!

"To prove your sincerity, you’ll need to do something for me." Sensing the excitement in Ye Zhen’s tone, Ye Fan had a clear insight but did not expose it. Instead, he put forth a condition.

Perhaps not expecting Ye Fan to set a condition so quickly, Ye Zhen was a bit taken aback: "What is it?"

"Have the Yanhuang Organization’s Gushan forge six Flying Knives in the name of the Ye Family."

Ye Fan stated firmly: "I will provide the materials for the Flying Knives, and they must be guaranteed to reach the level of Mid-level Magical Artifacts!"

"No problem, I’ll have someone come to get the materials from you in a bit!"

Ye Zhen, due to his identity, had some understanding of the Martial Arts World, and because of his status, he already had work interactions with Yan of the Yanhuang Organization. Although asking Yan to instruct his subordinates to refine a Mid-level Magical Artifact for Ye Fan was not quite appropriate, it was still possible to accomplish.

Hearing Ye Zhen’s answer, Ye Fan did not waste any more words and hung up the phone.

"Beep... Beep..."

Realizing that Ye Fan had hung up the phone first, Ye Zhen was not angry but instead wore a smile of joy. He did not delay and immediately dialed Yan’s private number.

"Hello, Ye XX." As the call connected, Yan’s voice came through first, deep and oppressive.

"Hello, Director Yan."

In the face of Yan’s indifference, Ye Zhen was not bothered. On one hand, although Yan held only a director’s title, he was one of the most powerful individuals in Huaxia, and his status was on par with his own. On the other hand, as Huaxia’s number one strongman, Yan always maintained an indifferent attitude towards everyone.

"What can I do for you, Ye XX?" Yan asked bluntly.

"I have a small favor to ask Director Yan."

Knowing that Yan was a man who did not like to beat around the bush, Ye Zhen got straight to the point: "I would like to ask Director Yan to have your subordinate, Gushan, forge six Flying Knives for Ye Fan."

"Forge Flying Knives for Ye Fan?" Yan asked with rare surprise.

"Yes, according to Xiao Fan, he will provide the materials for the knives, and the requirement is that the forged Flying Knives must be Mid-level Magical Artifacts!" Ye Zhen confirmed.

"Alright."

Upon Ye Zhen’s confirmation, Yan straightforwardly agreed, but he was puzzled internally: Has Xuanji’s disciple returned to the Ye Family?

"I’ll have someone deliver the material for forging the knives then. Thank you, Director Yan." Ye Zhen breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

"Mhm."

Yan responded with a grunt, and then said, "Ye XX, I have some matters to attend to. If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave it at that."

"Alright."

Ye Zhen replied with a smile and then hung up the phone. After thinking it over, he decided not to call Old Master Ye but instead chose to report this matter to Old Master Ye in person.

Meanwhile, Yan put away his phone and stood by the window like a steel spear, gazing in the direction of Spirit Mountain.

"Xuanji, why have you suddenly involved yourself in worldly affairs?"

It was unclear how much time had passed before Yan withdrew his gaze, deep in thought.

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