Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 109 Exchange of Resources

Chapter 109: Chapter 109 Exchange of Resources

Martial Arts Conference? What is that?

Ye Fei heard Elder Gu’s words and was instantly puzzled.

Elder Gu, seeing this, smiled and said, "Mr. Ye, as martial artists, in order to advance further on the path of martial arts, aside from our daily arduous cultivation, external resources are indispensable. Mr. Ye should understand this point, correct?"

Ye Fei nodded noncommittally.

Although he wasn’t a martial artist, as a cultivator, external resources were naturally indispensable.

The so-called external resources referred to weapons, pills, and the like.

But what does this have to do with the Martial Arts Conference?

Seeing Ye Fei nod, Elder Gu continued, "The Martial Arts Conference is a large annual gathering for cultivators in East China. However, it’s not like the Su Province United Commerce meeting that Mr. Ye participated in, which focuses on sparring. The Martial Arts Conference is more about the exchange of resources!"

"Exchange of resources?" Ye Fei immediately asked with interest.

"Exactly. Among cultivators, there are martial artists as well as magic users. Though the two don’t share common ground, they can mutually benefit each other. Martial artists can provide body-strengthening cultivation techniques to enhance the frail physical constitution of magic users, while magic users, in turn, exchange their specialty—pills!"

"Furthermore, at each Martial Arts Conference, rare medicinal materials with long histories often appear. So, for cultivators like us, it’s an opportunity that cannot be missed!" Elder Gu said with a slight smile.

Hearing this, Ye Fei couldn’t help but admit he had been tempted!

Currently, Ye Fei had already reached the Late-stage Foundation Establishment. The materials available on the market, and thus the Vitality Pills that could be refined from them, were no longer of much help to him.

The blood and flesh of the Demon Tiger he had killed last time had already been consumed completely during alchemy.

Without suitable medicinal materials for backup, Ye Fei’s cultivation speed would instantly slow down.

For Ye Fei, this was absolutely bad news, as his cultivation was essentially a race against time!

However, he was also aware that Elder Gu wouldn’t casually mention the Martial Arts Conference without purpose—he must certainly be trying to persuade Ye Fei to join the Iron Blood Division.

Thus, Ye Fei smiled and said, "Elder Gu truly works tirelessly for the Iron Blood Division!"

"Haha, old men always tend to become nostalgic about past events!"

Elder Gu sighed heavily and smiled, "The Iron Blood Division was the lifeblood passed down to me by my teacher. It was China’s pride back in the day. But in this peaceful era, the Iron Blood Division is no longer what it once was. Reviving its former prestige is possible only during next August’s opportunity. So, Mr. Ye, I am sincerely imploring you to accept!"

As he spoke, Elder Gu prepared to stand and bow to Ye Fei.

Seeing this, Ye Fei quickly flipped his palm, forcing Elder Gu back into his seat, and smiled, "Elder Gu’s heartfelt effort has moved me. I will agree!"

"Really?" Elder Gu asked immediately.

"Of course! But Elder Gu, as I’ve mentioned earlier, I am a free wanderer; cultivation is my top priority. So, as for the Martial Arts Conference..."

"Mr. Ye, rest assured, I will provide you with the exact location and entry methods as part of the information!"

Elder Gu hurriedly interrupted before Ye Fei could finish speaking.

Simultaneously, he secretly rejoiced that he had bet on the correct approach.

Ye Fei was precisely the cultivation-first type of strong figure; otherwise, he couldn’t have achieved the greatness of becoming an Innate Martial King at such a young age!

For someone like this to become the division commander of the Iron Blood Division would benefit both Elder Gu and the entire division.

Such individuals would not care about fame and fortune, and thus wouldn’t tarnish the former glory of the Iron Blood Division!

Soon.

Elder Gu explained the detailed information about the Martial Arts Conference and even gave Ye Fei a pass number, asking him to arrive at Grey Valley County in Yungang next Wednesday, where someone would naturally escort him.

After that, Elder Gu left the bungalow with a group of commanding officers and deputy commanding officers, smiling all the while.

Though Elder Gu had left, the atmosphere inside the bungalow was far from calm. All eyes were on Ye Fei, who now steadied himself in the seat of honor once more.

Except for those in Su Province and figures like Elder Li who had already decided to support Ye Fei, individuals from the Ye Family, Wang Family, and Wu Family all watched Ye Fei with complex looks in their eyes, some even tinged with fear.

Among them, Wang Yuting was the most distraught!

Originally, during Wu Hao’s arrival at the Wang Family and entry into the bungalow, Wu Hao had held Wang Yuting’s delicate hand tightly, never letting go.

But ever since Elder Gu entered, for reasons unknown—perhaps sweaty palms or some other issue—Wu Hao not only released her hand but also kept a noticeable distance from her. He even started turning a blind eye to Wang Yuting’s resentful glances.

What Wang Yuting didn’t understand was that Wu Hao desperately wished he had never known her.

Because who was Elder Gu just now?

He was a high-level authority whom even East China’s commanding officers and deputy commanding officers had to defer to—a true elite figure! And yet such an individual came seeking Ye Fei.

This left Wu Hao not merely afraid but deeply hopeless!

Just thinking about Wang Yuting and Ye Fei preparing for engagement, while he himself attempted to snatch Ye Fei’s woman, made Wu Hao tremble all over.

There was no way he could maintain even the slightest connection with Wang Yuting.

Jia Qing, observing this scene, could only sigh. She had repeatedly used her gaze to warn Wang Yuting upon recognizing Ye Fei—but Wang Yuting had ignored her entirely.

Now it seemed that Wang Yuting would be unwanted by anyone in the future.

After all, who would dare disregard Ye Fei, whom high-level figures personally visited? And who would dare want the woman engaged to him?

As for Secretary Zheng and Mayor Xu, they stood there itching to slap themselves, wishing they had never come.

How could they have imagined that the young man before them—someone their children’s age—would have Elder Gu, such a prominent figure, come to visit?

Especially Mayor Xu, who had earlier criticized Ye Fei for lacking manners; were it not for the last shred of dignity he clung to as Mayor, he would have wet himself in fear.

Of course, Ye Fei was unaware of these things; even if he were, he wouldn’t care.

After such a huge farce, it was time to settle accounts.

Ye Fei wasn’t the type to hold excessive goodwill; as a cultivator, retaliation was Ye Fei’s inherent trait.

Thus, Ye Fei first glanced at Mayor Xu and said plainly, "You mentioned earlier that I lack manners?"

"No... I didn’t..." Mayor Xu turned pale instantly in fright.

But Ye Fei ignored him and shifted his gaze to Secretary Zheng, saying, "You demanded I bow and pay respects?"

"Never... Never! Mr. Ye, given your honorable status, it is only right... only right for me to bow to you!"

Secretary Zheng said this as he hurriedly bowed to Ye Fei.

As someone who operated in political circles, although he now served as Province Secretary, he had climbed through the ranks step by step in his career. However, it had been years since he resorted to flattery—something that now felt a bit unfamiliar.

Still, faced with Ye Fei, he dared not show even the slightest disrespect.

But Ye Fei completely ignored him further and shifted his gaze toward Wu Hao, his voice icy cold as he said, "You demanded I give you an explanation earlier?"