He fell off a cliff but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance.

When Zhang Bufan, Ye Qingxue, and their group of five emerged from the backyard, it was already completely dark. The mountain night air, carrying a cool evening breeze, swept over them, dispersing the dense spiritual energy in the tunnel and slightly easing the tension they had felt from their conversation in the secret room. Glancing at their watches, the hands pointed to 7:10 PM. From entering the ancestral home to finishing their audience with the patriarch, nearly two hours had unknowingly passed.

"Wang Yuyan had already arranged for a banquet to be prepared, and was just waiting for them to return to begin the meal."

Ye Qingfeng also stepped forward, his gaze towards Zhang Bufan no longer carrying the scrutiny and arrogance of before, but instead filled with genuine respect: "Brother Zhang, I was quite rude before, please forgive me." He had personally witnessed the Ancestor allowing them to enter the secluded cultivation chamber directly, and had also heard from his sister that the Ancestor had already agreed to the marriage, so he naturally understood that Zhang Bufan's identity was by no means ordinary, and his change in attitude was only natural.

"Brother Ye, you're too kind." Zhang Bufan nodded slightly, his tone calm, not taking the previous little incident to heart. He could understand Ye Qingfeng's protectiveness of his sister as an older brother, and now that the misunderstanding was cleared up, there was naturally no need to dwell on it.

"Alright, alright, we're all family, let's not stand on ceremony." Wang Yuyan smiled and smoothed things over, then stepped aside to lead everyone towards the dining room. "I know you've all been busy all day, so I didn't arrange for anyone else from the family to come. It'll just be the five of us having a simple home-cooked meal and having a good time."

The dining room in the Ye family ancestral home shares the same style as the reception room in the front courtyard, exhibiting both the luxury of a worldly aristocratic family and the profound heritage of a family of spiritual practitioners. The dining room is approximately fifty square meters in size, with the floor paved with icy jadeite tiles from Myanmar. The warm and translucent texture gleams softly under the crystal chandelier. Four ink paintings hang on the surrounding walls, all masterpieces depicting landscapes and spiritual realms. The paintings seem to exude a spiritual aura, clearly the work of practitioners. In the center stands a round mahogany dining table with a smooth, mirror-like surface carved with intricate lotus patterns. Five matching mahogany dining chairs are placed around it, their backs inlaid with tiny pearls, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

As soon as the group was seated, maids dressed in matching light blue cheongsams brought forward one by one, carrying exquisite tableware. Their movements were graceful and practiced, clearly indicating they had undergone rigorous training. Then, dishes were brought to the table in a continuous stream, quickly filling the large table to the brim. Each dish was beautifully presented and exuded a captivating aroma; their mere appearance was enough to make one's mouth water.

"These are all ingredients grown and raised on our own mountain estate. There are also a few that our family members harvested when they went into the mountains for training. They're nothing special. Try them and see if they suit your taste." Wang Yuyan said as she picked up serving chopsticks and put a piece of fish on Zhang Bufan's and Ye Qingxue's plates. "This is a grouper from a stream deep in Qingyun Mountain. The meat is tender and there are no fish bones. Qingxue loved to eat it when she was little."

As instructed, Zhang Bufan picked up a piece of grouper and put it in his mouth. With a gentle chew, the meat was indeed incredibly tender, melting in his mouth. A burst of delicious flavor exploded in his mouth, carrying a faint trace of spiritual energy, which slid down his throat and into his stomach, bringing a comfortable warmth. "The taste is excellent," Zhang Bufan exclaimed sincerely. He was now a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and ordinary food was no longer necessary for him, but the faint spiritual energy contained in this grouper could slightly nourish his body, clearly indicating it was no ordinary fish.

The next few dishes were even more eye-opening for Zhang Bufan. There were mountain mushrooms that grew near the spiritual veins, with a rich aroma and a spiritual energy even more mellow than that of the grouper; there were vegetables from the spiritual fields of the mountain manor, with bright colors, a sweet taste, and a refreshing spiritual energy; and there was a stew pot containing a snow-white bird with firm meat and a thick broth, exuding a rich medicinal aroma and spiritual energy, clearly made by stewing a spiritual bird.

Just as Zhang Bufan was secretly marveling at the Ye family's profound wealth, two maids entered carrying a huge silver platter. On the platter was a large piece of bright red roasted meat, sizzling and emitting an irresistible aroma. Even before getting close, one could feel a surge of pure spiritual energy emanating from it. Following closely behind, another maid carried a plate of vibrant green vegetables. The leaves were plump and glistening with a lustrous sheen. While the spiritual energy wasn't as concentrated as the roasted meat, it was nonetheless pure and refreshing.

"These two dishes were specially prepared for you, Bufan," Ye Zhentian introduced, a hint of pride in his eyes. "This roasted meat is the hind leg of a first-tier demonic beast, the Crimson Flame Boar. Crimson Flame Boars are ferocious by nature and possess immense strength. It took the family members considerable effort to hunt one. Its meat contains rich fire-attribute spiritual energy, making it not only delicious but also helpful for cultivators to temper their bodies, which is quite beneficial even for Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"This spiritual vegetable dish is called Jadeite Vegetable. It's a spiritual plant grown in the core area of ​​a spiritual vein, with a growth cycle of up to three years. It contains pure wood-attribute spiritual energy, which can perfectly neutralize the fiery nature of the Crimson Flame Pork. The combination of the two is even more effective." Ye Zhentian said, picking up the serving chopsticks and placing a large piece of roasted meat and a few leaves of Jadeite Vegetable on Zhang Bufan's plate. "Bufan, try it. The meat and spiritual plants of this level of demon beast are very rare to find in the mortal world."

Zhang Bufan's heart stirred, and he picked up a piece of Crimson Flame Pork and put it in his mouth. The roasted meat was crispy on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. A rich aroma of meat mixed with domineering fire-attribute spiritual energy instantly filled his mouth, sliding down his throat and into his stomach, transforming into a warm current that flowed slowly through his meridians. Wherever it passed, his meridians slightly expanded, and his body felt a warm, comforting sensation. Next, he picked up a piece of jadeite vegetable and put it in his mouth. The refreshing taste instantly neutralized the greasiness of the roasted meat, and a pure wood-attribute spiritual energy surged into his body, merging with the fire-attribute spiritual energy to transform into a gentle spiritual energy that nourished his limbs and bones, making him feel incredibly comfortable.

"These are indeed fine dishes," Zhang Bufan exclaimed again. He could clearly sense that although the spiritual energy contained in these two dishes wasn't particularly strong, it was pure and would indeed be of considerable benefit to cultivators in the early stages of Foundation Establishment. This family feast was no exaggeration to call it a feast of delicacies, and it was even more exquisite than some of the dishes he had eaten at the Immortal Sword Sect.

Ye Qingxue also ate very happily, serving food to Zhang Bufan as she ate, and occasionally exchanging a few words with her parents and brothers, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Wang Yuyan kept adding food to Zhang Bufan and Ye Qingxue's plates, asking about their recent situations, her eyes full of affection; Ye Zhentian chatted with Zhang Bufan about some interesting things in the cultivation world; Ye Qingfeng, though not very talkative, often poured wine for the two of them, his expression quite amiable.

As the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, the banquet gradually drew to a close. The maids began to methodically clear the tables, replacing them with exquisite fruit platters and tea. Zhang Bufan put down his teacup, pondering to himself, "I didn't prepare any gifts during my hasty visit to the Ye family. Ye Zhentian and his wife, along with Ye Qingfeng, have been very friendly to me, and the patriarch readily agreed to my marriage with Qingxue. I can use a few immortal peaches as a token of my gratitude. The immortal peaches contain extremely rich spiritual energy, which will greatly benefit their cultivation and further solidify my relationship with the Ye family."

Thinking this, Zhang Bufan conjured five pink peaches, exuding a rich, sweet fragrance, from his storage ring and landed steadily on the table. The moment the peaches appeared, a far richer spiritual energy than any of the other spiritual ingredients on the table instantly filled the air, increasing the spiritual energy concentration in the entire restaurant several times over. The sweet fragrance mingled with the spiritual energy was invigorating and refreshing.

"This is..." Ye Zhentian, Wang Yuyan, and Ye Qingfeng were all stunned, their eyes fixed on the immortal peach on the table, filled with disbelief. They were all cultivators, extremely sensitive to spiritual energy, and naturally could sense just how terrifying the spiritual energy contained within this immortal peach was. The spiritual energy it emitted was dozens of times more concentrated than the Crimson Flame Pork and Jadeite Vegetable they had just eaten. They had never even heard of such a spiritual fruit, let alone seen it before!

Ye Qingxue's eyes widened slightly. Although she knew Zhang Bufan had many magical treasures, this was the first time she had seen such an enticing peach. The peach's pink skin had a faint sheen, covered with a layer of fine fuzz, and emitted a rich, sweet fragrance, making one want to take a bite.

"I apologize, this trip was too rushed and I was unable to prepare any gifts in advance," Zhang Bufan said with a smile, his tone gentle. "These few spirit peaches were obtained by chance by this junior, and they contain a little spiritual energy. They are just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope Uncle, Aunt, and Brother Ye will not find them offensive. Qingxue, you can take one too."

As he spoke, Zhang Bufan said to Ye Qingxue, who was standing to the side, "Qingxue, could you please wash these spirit peaches?"

"Okay." Ye Qingxue was already stunned by the extraordinary phenomenon of the immortal peach. Hearing Zhang Bufan's words, she quickly came back to her senses, carefully picked up the immortal peach on the table, and hurriedly retreated. She could clearly feel that the immortal peach was warm to the touch and contained a vast amount of spiritual energy.

"Extraordinary! This...this is too precious!" Ye Zhentian reacted and quickly said, his tone filled with excitement. "Such a spiritual fruit containing abundant spiritual energy is a true treasure. How can we accept it?" He had lived for so many years and had seen many spiritual materials, but he had never seen such a terrifying spiritual fruit. The spiritual energy it emitted was enough to allow a Qi Refining stage cultivator to break through a small realm.

"Uncle, you flatter me." Zhang Bufan waved his hand and said with a smile, "Qingxue and I are already married, so you are my family. A few spirit peaches are nothing special; their greatest value is that they can help your cultivation."

Wang Yuyan and Ye Qingfeng also came to their senses, their eyes filled with shock and gratitude. They could feel Zhang Bufan's sincerity and understood the astonishing value of these spirit peaches. With these spirit peaches, their cultivation would undoubtedly be greatly enhanced, especially Ye Qingfeng, who had been stuck at the eleventh level of Qi Refining for a long time. Perhaps he could even break through to the twelfth level of Qi Refining with the power of the spirit peaches!

Soon, Ye Qingxue brought back the cleaned peaches. The washed peaches were even more tempting, with water droplets rolling on their pink skin, glistening under the light, and their rich, sweet aroma was even more intense, making one's mouth water.

Zhang Bufan picked up a peach and handed it to Ye Zhentian: "Uncle, please have one first." He then handed one to Wang Yuyan and Ye Qingfeng, and finally picked up one and handed it to Ye Qingxue, keeping one for himself.

Ye Zhentian took the immortal peach, feeling its weight in his hand. A warm spiritual energy flowed into his body through his palm, making him feel comfortable all over. He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, nodded to Zhang Bufan, and then carefully took a bite.

"Crunch!" After a crisp sound, an extremely rich and sweet aroma exploded in his mouth. Immediately afterwards, a powerful and pure spiritual energy surged into his body like a flood bursting its banks. This spiritual energy was far more concentrated than he had imagined, more than a hundred times more concentrated than the Crimson Flame Pork and Jade Vegetables he had just eaten combined! Moreover, the spiritual energy was extremely gentle, without the slightest hint of violence, sliding down his throat into his stomach and instantly spreading to every part of his body.

Ye Zhentian felt his meridians expanding and being nourished wildly. Previously, he had been stuck at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage for many years due to insufficient meridian strength, but under the nourishment of this abundant spiritual energy, they were rapidly being strengthened. He had been stuck at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage for a full five years. During these five years, he had tried every method imaginable and consumed countless spiritual medicines, yet he had been unable to break through the bottleneck. But now, nourished by the spiritual energy of the Immortal Peach, he could clearly feel that the bottleneck that had plagued him for five years was rapidly loosening and disintegrating!

"This...this is amazing!" Ye Zhentian's heart was filled with astonishment. He could no longer care about savoring the delicious peach. He quickly sat cross-legged on the ground, circulated his cultivation technique, and began to guide the spiritual energy within his body to break through his bottleneck. He knew that this was a golden opportunity for him to break through his cultivation level, and he absolutely could not miss it!

Seeing this, Wang Yuyan and Ye Qingfeng quickly picked up the immortal peaches and took a bite. Instantly, they were both astonished by the peaches' miraculous effects. Wang Yuyan, who had been stuck at the Qi Refining Perfection stage for many years and unable to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, could now clearly feel her spiritual energy rapidly increasing and condensing under the nourishment of the immortal peaches, getting closer and closer to the threshold of the Foundation Establishment stage. Ye Qingfeng's reaction was even more dramatic. He had been stuck at the eleventh level of Qi Refining for a long time, but after the immortal peaches' spiritual energy surged into his body, he encountered almost no obstacles, and his cultivation level soared like a rocket, rapidly breaking through to the twelfth level of Qi Refining!

Ye Qingxue also took a bite of the immortal peach, the sweet and fragrant taste making her squint her eyes. Her physique was a rare combination of metal and wood spiritual roots, with excellent aptitude. She had just broken through to the twelfth level of Qi Refining last night, and now, nourished by the spiritual energy of the immortal peach, her cultivation was rapidly stabilizing.

Zhang Bufan smiled faintly as he observed the reactions of the group. The Immortal Peach was a celestial fruit from the Xuanqing Secret Realm, rich in spiritual energy, greatly aiding cultivators. The fact that Ye Zhentian and the others had such a significant gain was within his expectations.

The restaurant fell silent instantly, save for the steady breathing of the group and the subtle sounds of spiritual energy circulating within them. Zhang Bufan sat quietly to the side, protecting them and preventing anyone from disturbing their breakthrough. He could clearly sense that Ye Zhentian's spiritual energy was becoming increasingly abundant, and the bottleneck was loosening more and more noticeably; a breakthrough was only a matter of time.

Time passed slowly, and an hour went by in the blink of an eye.

"Buzz—" A soft buzzing sound rang out, and Ye Zhentian exuded a powerful aura. His cultivation, which was originally stuck at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, finally broke through to the late-Foundation Establishment stage! The spiritual energy around him surged and condensed wildly, and soon stabilized. His aura was several times stronger than before.

Ye Zhentian slowly opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming with a sharp light, and his aura underwent a dramatic transformation. Previously, although he was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator, there was always a lingering anxiety and weariness between his brows; now, his expression was calm, his aura was refined, and he exuded powerful confidence, clearly showing that his state of mind had been greatly enhanced after breaking through his cultivation level.

"I've broken through! I've finally broken through!" Ye Zhentian was incredibly excited. He stood up and bowed deeply to Zhang Bufan, his voice filled with gratitude. "Bufan, I can't thank you enough! If it weren't for your Spirit Peach, I'm afraid I would never have been able to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage in my entire life! You are not only Qingxue's beloved husband, but also a great benefactor to our Ye family!"

Wang Yuyan and Ye Qingfeng also finished their cultivation. Although Wang Yuyan hadn't broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, she was only one step away and believed she would succeed soon. Ye Qingfeng, on the other hand, successfully broke through to the twelfth level of Qi Refining, bringing him even closer to the Foundation Establishment stage. The two opened their eyes, their gazes filled with shock and gratitude, and respectfully bowed to Zhang Bufan, saying, "Thank you, Bufan (Brother Zhang)!"

Zhang Bufan smiled and helped Ye Zhentian up, saying, "Uncle, you're too kind. It was just a small favor. Your breakthrough is also the result of your own hard work."

Then, Zhang Bufan's expression turned serious, and his tone became solemn: "Everyone, there is something I must remind you of. This kind of spiritual peach is extremely rare and precious, and the spiritual energy it contains is too astonishing. If the outside world finds out, it will definitely cause a huge uproar, and may even bring me trouble."

"Therefore, please keep the matter of the Spirit Peach a secret. You must not disclose it to outsiders, including other members of the Ye family." Zhang Bufan's gaze swept over the group, his tone serious. "The reason I brought out the Spirit Peach for you to eat is because you are all Qingxue's closest people, and I trust you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhentian and the others immediately became serious. As cultivators, they naturally understood the principle that possessing a treasure invites trouble. Such a precious spirit peach, if discovered by other cultivation forces, would undoubtedly be seized at all costs.

"Don't worry, Bufan! We will keep this strictly confidential and will not leak a single word!" Ye Zhentian said firmly. "This matter concerns the life and death of the family, and we will never risk the future of the family!"

Wang Yuyan and Ye Qingfeng nodded in agreement, saying solemnly, "We understand the implications and will certainly not leak the information!"

Zhang Bufan nodded in satisfaction, took out another immortal peach from his storage ring, handed it to Ye Zhentian, and said, "Please trouble Uncle to deliver this spiritual peach to the Ancestor himself. The Ancestor's lifespan is nearing its end, and the spiritual energy contained in the peach should help extend his lifespan by a few years and also stabilize his cultivation."

"Good! Good! Good!" Ye Zhentian accepted the immortal peach, his whole body trembling slightly with excitement. "I'll take it to Grandpa right away! With this spiritual peach, Grandpa's lifespan can be extended, and the foundation of our Ye family will be even more solid!"

Ye Zhentian carefully put away the immortal peaches, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhang Bufan again, and said, "Bufan, I'll go deliver the spirit peaches to Grandpa first. Please wait here for a moment." After saying that, he quickly walked towards the backyard.

Soon, Ye Zhentian arrived at the ancestor's secluded cultivation chamber. At this moment, Ye Dechang was meditating and cultivating. Sensing Ye Zhentian's aura, he slowly opened his eyes.

"Grandpa, I have important news to report!" Ye Zhentian walked quickly to the stone platform and said respectfully.

Upon seeing Ye Zhentian's aura, Ye Dechang's eyes flashed with surprise: "Zhentian, you've broken through?" He could clearly sense that Ye Zhentian's cultivation had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and his aura was condensed and powerful, indicating that he had just broken through not long ago.

"Yes, Grandpa!" Ye Zhentian nodded, his tone filled with joy. "My breakthrough is all thanks to the spirit peach that Bufan gave me!" As he spoke, he took out the immortal peach in his hand and handed it to Ye Dechang.

Ye Dechang's gaze fell upon the immortal peach, his pupils instantly contracting sharply, his eyes filled with disbelief. He had lived for over four hundred years, witnessing countless rare and precious treasures, yet he had never seen a spiritual fruit so brimming with boundless spiritual energy. The mere spiritual energy it emitted caused his already somewhat declining cultivation to stir slightly.

"What... what kind of spiritual fruit is this? It contains such a vast amount of spiritual energy!" Ye Dechang's tone was filled with shock.

Ye Zhentian told Ye Dechang everything that happened at the banquet, including how Zhang Bufan gave them spirit peaches as gifts, how their cultivation levels increased greatly after eating the spirit peaches, and how Zhang Bufan had told them to keep it a secret.

Upon hearing this, Ye Dechang was deeply shocked, which quickly turned into a profound sense of relief and gratitude: "Good! Good! Good! Zhang Bufan is truly a benefactor to our Ye family! With him, the future of our Ye family is promising!" He never expected that Zhang Bufan would be so generous, not only offering such a precious spiritual fruit for his family to eat, but also specially keeping one for himself to extend his lifespan.

Ye Dechang carefully took the peach and took a bite. Instantly, a surge of powerful and pure spiritual energy flowed into his body, nourishing his already aging meridians and physical form. He could clearly feel his life force rapidly recovering. After finishing the peach, his previously declining cultivation level steadily improved, the wrinkles on his face faded considerably, and he looked at least ten years younger!

"This is wonderful! This spiritual fruit is simply a divine object!" Ye Dechang was extremely excited. He quickly sat down cross-legged and began to circulate his cultivation technique to refine the spiritual energy within his body.

Ye Zhentian stood aside, watching the changes in his ancestor, his heart filled with joy. He knew that Zhang Bufan's arrival had completely resolved all the overt and covert threats to the Ye family. His ancestor's lifespan had been extended, and his cultivation had improved; he himself had broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage, greatly increasing his strength; Qingxue had joined the Immortal Sword Sect, promising a bright future; and with the Immortal Sword Sect as their backing, they no longer needed to worry about being bullied by other cultivation forces. The future of the Ye family was finally bright.

Inside the restaurant, Zhang Bufan was chatting with Wang Yuyan, Ye Qingfeng, and Ye Qingxue. Wang Yuyan kept asking Zhang Bufan about his life at the Immortal Sword Sect, her tone full of concern; Ye Qingfeng was asking Zhang Bufan questions about cultivation, his attitude extremely respectful; Ye Qingxue nestled beside Zhang Bufan, her face beaming with happiness. The entire restaurant was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, truly like a family.

Looking at the scene before him, Zhang Bufan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He knew that his new life with Ye Qingxue had officially begun. The Ye family would become an important support for him in the secular world, and they would support each other and grow together.