Battle Through the Heavens: The Alchemist Starting from the Ye Family

"I can let bygones be bygones, but from now on, little guy, you'll owe me a favor..."

Favor?

Ye Chen frowned immediately.

I'm just a mere Dou Ling, what right do I have to ask a Dou Zong for a favor? Is it just because of that seventh-grade alchemist teacher I made up before?

Seeing Ye Chen's expression, Lin Qingyue naturally knew what he was thinking. She smiled slightly and said, "Of course, this favor isn't just because of you, but also because of your family..."

This surprised Ye Chen. Did this woman know his origins?

"Don't be surprised. Ye City is not far from my Qingyue City. How could I, the city lord, not know that the young patriarch of the Ye family has come to my Qingyue City? Wouldn't that be blind?"

This woman really did know her own identity!

No wonder they could so easily give up something as rare as the Dragon Essence. Compared to the favor they owe the Ye family, the Dragon Essence is really nothing.

After all, Dragon Essence is only useful to those below the Dou Zong level. For a Dou Zong like Lin Qingyue, the favor of a family of alchemists like the Ye family is obviously more valuable.

only……

Ye Chen asked with some curiosity, "I wonder how the city lord recognized me? I don't think I've shown any flaws in the city, and I've never left my family before, so it's impossible for anyone to recognize my appearance."

"This..." Lin Qingyue didn't hide anything, smiling as she explained to Ye Chen, "That Hu Tian beside you, as far as I know, he's the most loyal servant of Master Ye Xun, the patriarch of the Ye family. I had the honor of meeting Master Ye Xun more than ten years ago, and I happened to recognize him..."

So that’s it!

Ye Chen suddenly realized that although not many people had seen his true face, his reputation was still quite widespread. He just hadn't expected that Lin Qingyue had actually met the Ancestor? But if that were the case, why hadn't Hu Tian mentioned it to him?

Perhaps sensing Ye Chen's doubts, Lin Qingyue continued, "Back then, I was only a one-star Dou Zong, and there were many powerful figures who needed Master Ye Xun's help. So, perhaps Master Ye Xun didn't even notice me, this nobody..."

A nobody...

Ye Chen looked speechlessly at this woman who was so alluring.

This kind of person, who attracts attention wherever they go, would be a nobody...

However, whether what he said was true or false, Ye Chen didn't care. In any case, knowing his true identity would only benefit him, not harm him.

As for the favor from the Ye family, Ye Chen could make that decision.

For Lin Qingyue, this

The most likely way to do her a favor is for the Ye family to refine a seventh-grade pill for her. This might be troublesome for someone like Lin Qingyue, and even if she could find someone, it would definitely come at a high price. But for the Ye family, it's really just a small favor.

Besides, according to the rules of alchemists, the medicinal materials used to help with alchemy must be provided by the other party, and there is no guarantee of success, so it doesn't really matter.

"This favor, my Ye family accepts!" Ye Chen said directly. "Furthermore, Lord City Lord, I have another suggestion..."

Lin Qingyue also seemed interested and asked, "Oh, a suggestion? I wonder what your suggestion is, Brother Ye?"

Ye... little brother...

Ye Chen's lips twitched violently, but he ultimately swallowed the words of complaint he wanted to say.

Ignoring the other party's form of address, Ye Chen took a breath and said, "Qingyue City is not far from my Ye City. Our two families can be considered 'neighbors.' How about our two families help each other and watch over each other in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyue narrowed her eyes, her beautiful face showing confusion and some doubt...

Mutual support and assistance?

Given the Ye family's status, inviting even a Dou Zun wouldn't be impossible, right? Why would they need to stand by and help this mere Qingyue City?

As for the "neighbor" thing, Lin Qingyue just ignored him. Where have you ever seen a neighbor who's thousands of miles away?

"What kind of mutual support do you want?"

Ye Chen smiled lightly and said, "It's very simple. In the future, when my Ye family needs your help, the city lord cannot refuse. If anyone harbors ill intentions towards the Ye family, the city lord must inform them in advance, and even directly lend a hand. In return, for every time the city lord helps the Ye family, the Ye family can agree to help the city lord refine one pill, regardless of grade!"

Lin Qingyue felt relieved. Such a loose agreement was not bad, as it did not impose any strong constraints on Qingyue City or herself.

If that's the case, then we've really come out on top.

After all, this is the Pill Domain. Although there are many high-level alchemists here, they also have very high status. In many cases, even if you want to ask them for help, they may not be willing to lend a hand.

Moreover, many alchemists have eccentric tempers. If you can't offer them the rewards they demand, they won't even bother to look at you. Even a beautiful woman like myself often gets a cold shoulder in front of these people.

If I can really get involved with the Ye family, then I will definitely make a huge profit!

As for the requirements Ye Chen mentioned, those were naturally not a problem.

It should be noted that among the five major families in the Dan Domain, there are many Dou Zong level experts who want to join, and even the legendary Cao family and Dan family have Dou Zun level retainers!

"Alright! I agree to all your requests. From today onwards, Qingyue City will be at the forefront whenever it comes to the Ye family!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen was immediately delighted. Although the Ye family didn't really need Qingyue City right now, it was uncertain what the future held.

The reason why the Ye family fell to such a state in the original work was also related to the constant suppression by the Cao family, Qiu family, and Bai family, who were also among the five major families.

For the powerful figures in the Dan Domain, the choice between the declining Ye family and the rising Cao family is obvious.

It's worth noting that in the original story, the Ye family eventually lost even one Dou Zong-level elder, leaving only four elders as the family's strongest members!

This doesn't seem like the situation a family of alchemists should be in!

Chapter Forty-Four: Departure

After finishing their business, Ye Chen dragged his somewhat weak legs and left the city lord's mansion.

Inside the pavilion, the still alluring and beautiful Lin Qingyue gently stroked her long, white legs, looking around with a touch of self-pity, and said, "Alas, it seems I'm getting old; even a little fellow doesn't fancy me anymore..."

Of course, if Ye Chen heard this, he would definitely run even faster!

That old hag is so wicked; she only knows how to plot against an innocent young boy like me!

However, there was one thing that Ye Chen never expected, and that was Lin Yutong's background...

"Tian Shuangzi, isn't this the Grand Elder of Ice River Valley? A Dou Zun-level expert?"

In the original novel, Ice River Valley has two Dou Zun. Besides Ice River Valley Master Ice Venerable Ice River, a peak four-star Dou Zun, there is also Elder Tian Shuangzi, a one-star Dou Zun.

According to the information Ye Chen has gathered over the years, Ice River Valley has only ever had one Dou Zun, Ice Venerable. As for Tian Shuangzi, it is said that he has not shown his face for many years.

only……

"Lin Qingyue is truly an extraordinary woman; she actually managed to seduce a powerhouse of Tian Shuangzi's caliber..."

Perhaps it's because they've reached a certain age, but they all like to reminisce about the past. Lin Qingyue even shared a piece of her "love history" with Ye Chen.

Okay, calling it a love story is a bit hasty. Actually, this woman deliberately seduced Tian Shuangzi when she was trying to break through to the Dou Zong level, and then used his peak Dou Zong strength to break through to the level of a two-star Dou Zong in one fell swoop...

Tsk, Ye Chen wasn't really interested in these kinds of dual cultivation anecdotes. However, he was quite curious about the special cultivation method that Lin Qingyue practiced.

However, unlike those dual cultivation methods used in immortal cultivation, Lin Qingyue's cultivation technique can only be practiced with someone stronger than herself, and the price is that she can easily become pregnant with that person's child...

Looking at her seven children, Ye Chen suddenly felt that having this cultivation technique wasn't necessarily a good thing. After all, there were still four children after Lin Yutong, while Lin Qingyue had only improved by two stars over the years!

Should we say that the last few pieces of material were all too wasteful...?

Of course, Lin Qingyue had her own purpose in saying all this.

Recalling the other party's words about wanting to marry Lin Yutong to him, Ye Chen shook his head helplessly.

Although Lin Yutong inherited her mother's good looks and had a good personality, Ye Chen didn't like her because she was too much younger than him.

Most importantly, it doesn't have any special attributes (like the queen's snake tail or anything), which drastically reduces its appeal.

Even if they look down on him, the relationship still needs to be maintained. After all, he's a valuable connection. If needed in the future, they might be able to contact Tian Shuangzi, or even the Ice Venerable, through him...

Although they are all Dou Zun level experts, with the Ye family's current resources, they can still afford to hire people of this level to do things.

As time passed day by day, the final test finally arrived.

However, Ye Chen had already lost interest in this matter... After all, based on Lin Qingyue's previous behavior, it was already clear that the successor to the city lord of Qingyue City had been decided in advance. As for the other few foolish sons who were kept in the dark, they were probably just there to accompany the crown prince in his studies.

Although Ye Chen did not participate in the arena competition on the day of the event, judging from the commotion coming from the city, the battle must have been quite intense.

After all, even if those three foolish sons were willing to admit defeat, the people behind them might not be so willing.

Unfortunately, with Elder Hu present, even if the opposing side sent a strong opponent at the same half-step Dou Zong level...

Even those who are not his match may not be his equals.

As someone who had followed Ancestor Ye Xun for decades, Elder Hu had received many benefits, not only in terms of cultivation techniques but also in terms of the level of his combat skills.

Coupled with his ferocious lightning-attribute battle aura, he already far surpassed other experts of the same realm in terms of speed and attack power. Therefore, Ye Chen was very confident that he would win this battle!

As for Lin Yutong, this usually gentle young lady is no less impressive in battle. She raised her hand and conjured six blue ice dragons, which stood proudly on the dragon heads, truly displaying the aura of a dragon god.

Standing in his courtyard, gazing at the ice dragon in the distant sky, Ye Chen sighed slightly, "So it turns out that what I saw in the anime in my past life was real. That Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's move is far inferior to Lin Yutong's now..."

A hill three miles outside Qingyue City.

Ye Chen walked slowly along the mountain path in the distance, watching the graceful figure in the morning sun and dew.

"Miss Lin..." Ye Chen looked at Lin Yutong, who had now become the city lord's heir, and said softly.

Turning slightly, Lin Yutong looked at the young man opposite her, whose face still held a hint of youthful innocence, and gave him a gentle smile, warmer than the morning sun...

"I originally thought you would just leave..."

Ye Chen noticed the hint of resentment in her gentle words.

"Since Miss Lin has invited me, I naturally cannot refuse; wouldn't that be disrespectful to such a beautiful lady?" Ye Chen replied with a smile.

"Hehe." Lin Yutong turned to look at the rising sun again. "Should I call you Song Chen or Ye Chen...?"

Clearly, she had already learned Ye Chen's true identity from her mother.

"Either is fine." Ye Chen had no intention of lying and said calmly, "'Song' is my mother's surname, so it's only natural for me to use the pseudonym 'Song Chen'. After all, it's necessary to be careful when traveling."

Lin Yutong simply laughed it off when she heard such sophistry.

"Okay, you're right."

After that, there was another silence.

Lin Yutong's feelings were very complicated at this moment, especially after learning from her mother that her mother had originally wanted to marry her off to this man, but the man had refused without hesitation...

Even the most gentle woman is still a woman, and this humiliating behavior still made Lin Yutong very angry.

But after learning the other person's identity, especially their age, Lin Yutong suddenly felt less angry.

After all, he's only a thirteen-year-old kid. Even if he's a little handsome and looks a little mature...

As she pondered this, Lin Yutong couldn't help but steal another glance at the other person.

"Oh dear! What am I thinking about?!" The somewhat shy young lady went crazy in her mind.

The two of them didn't have many messy interactions. Although Lin Yutong admitted that she had feelings for the boy, it was far from the level of romantic love between a man and a woman.

But after hearing her mother's words, she suddenly felt a little lost.

Quickly calming herself, Lin Yutong tried to remain composed. "Where does Young Master Ye plan to go next?"

Ye Chen didn't try to hide anything and laughed, "Well, I'm planning to go to Saint Pill City next. After all, as an alchemist, it's a real shame that I haven't seen this holy land of alchemists."

"Saint Dan City, huh? Well, I hope we'll meet again someday."

Chapter 45 Sound Valley

Saint Pill City is located in the very center of the Pill Domain, while Clear Moon City is situated between the Pill Domain and the Central Domain of the Central State; the two are quite far apart.

If Ye Chen and his companion wanted to go to Saint Pill City, they could choose two paths. The first was to return to Ye City and then take the space wormhole of Ye City directly there.

However, since Ye Chen had left the family, he didn't want to go back, so they chose the second path, which was to go to Xuan Tian City in the Central Region.

Xuantian City is located in the southwest of the Central Region and is within the sphere of influence of Yin Valley, one of the Three Valleys.

The southwest of the Central Region is home to two top-tier powers: the Sound Valley and the Burning Flame Valley. In the original novel, Xiao Yan's journey to the Pill Domain started from Tianhuang City in the southwest of the Central Region, and he even made a trip to the Burning Flame Valley along the way, where he obtained the complete version of the Three Mysterious Transformations of Heavenly Flame...

However, Xuantian City is quite far from Tianhuang City, and the space wormhole of Xuantian City leads directly to a city in the Dan Domain called Dan City, which is only one character different from the Holy Dan City where the Dan Tower is located.

The city that dares to use this name in the Dan Domain is naturally no ordinary city, because the owner of this city is the Dan family, the most mysterious and unpredictable of the five major families in the Dan Domain!

It seems that Ye Chen took a huge detour from Dan City to Shengdan City, covering two or three times the distance, which was entirely self-inflicted hardship.

But for Ye Chen, who originally wanted to gain experience and broaden his horizons, this route was just right!

Xuantian City is a medium-sized city, larger than Qingyue City but smaller than Ye City. However, due to the existence of a spatial wormhole that leads directly to the Dan Domain, it is extremely prosperous.

Unlike Qingyue City and Ye City, Xuantian City is home to numerous large and small forces, numbering more than a dozen. Among them, two major families stand out: the Song family and the Lu family…

These two families are considered the most powerful forces in Xuantian City.