Chapter 73 - The Peak of Ninth Stage (1/2)
Chapter 73: The Peak of Ninth Stage
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After Ye Zhantian and Ye Changxuan shifted the treasures to the vault, Ye Changxuan remained behind to safeguard it. Meanwhile, Ye Zhantian continued to entertain the Elder Chiefs and Lords.
“That’s all for today’s celebration. My fellow Elder Chiefs and Lords, I hope you’ll forgive the clan and I for not being able to host you for a long time. I’ll make it up to you lots someday. Please.” Ye Zhantian announced. After the events that had transpired today and with so many valuable treasures lying in the vault, they did not dare to keep the celebration going any longer, lest there be a theft took place in the vault, which would be a massive loss.
‘You’re too kind, Elder Chief. The Xu Clan will take our leave now.”
“Same here. The Yi Clan bids you farewell.”
The crowd dispersed. The Ye Clan were no longer the weakling from before. They now even have a Tenth Stage combatant looking out for them. Even if the crowd was upset by the circumstances, neither of them could voice their disappointment. Most of the Lords and Elder Chiefs knew that if they had that many treasures, they would certainly close their doors too. Thinking about all that treasure made them furious. What thousand-year Flaming Serpent Berries, Millennial Fetal Ginseng! One random item from their vault could easily transform any member in their clan to a Tenth Stage combatant in three to five years, maybe even less than that!
The Ye Clan was about to prosper. They wondered which powerhouse did Elder Chief Ye mingled with to receive such valuable and precious gifts. Whoever it was, their powers did not pale in comparison to Master Apothecary Xuanyi! Thinking about how the Ye Clan was the powerful one now, the first to face their wrath would be the Yun Clan. As for the Second-Rank Prince’s Palace, their fate remained to be seen. Deep down, the crowd was relieved that they were not sworn enemies with the Ye Clan or else they would be done for.
The banquet hastily ended. The Lords and the Elder Chiefs had left. The news of a Tenth Stage combatant staying in their castle grounds spread like wildfire. As the Ye Clan members looked to the East Residence, they did so with the utmost respect.
In the Ye Castle’s Patriarch Residency, the fifty core members of the clan huddled together to discuss the events that had taken place earlier today while looking at Ye Zhantian as he shifted the golden chest out of the vault.
Just what exactly was inside the golden chest?
“Little Chen, just who exactly did you mix around with? Why is Mingyuan gifting you such valuable items?” Ye Changxuan asked Ye Chen as he could not contain his curiosity.
The rest of the clan members shifted their gaze to Ye Chen, Ye Changxuan’s guess was as good as theirs. Ye Chen was not one to frequently set foot outside the castle, so how did he manage to get involved with Mingyuan?
“I think the one he seeks to form an alliance with isn’t me but the Great Ancestor of the Ye Clan.” Ye Chen made an excuse. As long as there was something inexplicable, it was best that he had blamed the Great Ancestor.
“The Great Ancestor of the Ye Clan?” The crowd echoed. Ah, that must be it. Otherwise, a powerful Tenth Stage combatant like Mingyuan did not need to bow down to Ye Chen. The master that Mingyuan spoke of would never gift such valuable items.
“Do you know where the Great Ancestor is then?” Ye Changxuan probed.
The crowd looked on eagerly, Ye Zhantian included. They wondered if the Great Ancestor Ye Chen spoke of was some powerful guy.
“Nope.” Ye Chen shook his head. The more he spoke, the more cracks would bound to show in his story. It was better for him to keep it simple.
The crowd was disappointed.
“It’s alright. The Great Ancestor himself is pretty enigmatic anyway. Little Chen, you’re the Elder Chief, where would you like to keep these?” Ye Changxuan consulted Ye Chen. He could not help but worry about the chest of valuable items.