257: Chapter 257 Building a Power

"I understand. But hasn't your Tianji Pavilion always been about profit rather than sentiment? Why not take my money?"

Xiao Yuchen was puzzled. It would be one thing if the shopkeeper wanted to befriend him, but now that Tianji Pavilion itself was actively currying favor with him, it felt somewhat abnormal.

"Just consider it an investment by Tianji Pavilion. The higher-ups believe you are worth their investment. Alright, Little Brother, I have said all I can. Take care and return to your Xiyue Prefecture. Only when you have the strength will you be able to change all of this."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuchen was stunned. It seemed that his identity and whereabouts had not escaped the investigation of Tianji Pavilion at all. The facts proved that Tianji Pavilion truly lived up to its reputation.

"I understand. We shall meet again."

Xiao Yuchen did not linger long and arrived once more at the Teleportation Array leading to Xiyue Prefecture. Although he desperately wanted to rescue his mother, the Chen Family was currently completely invincible to him.

As for his father, since neither the Chen Family nor the Ma Family could find him, it was even more impossible for him to do so.

When he arrived in Central Divine Continent, it had attracted two Void Tempering experts, yet now there were no restrictions on his departure. This was the confidence of Central Divine Continent; they seemingly did not worry about local Prodigies running off to other prefectures, because no one would do such a thing.

Xiao Yuchen took out Spirit Stones and activated the Teleportation Array. Shortly after, Xiao Yuchen returned once again to the Forbidden Ground of Piaomiao Palace. The Formation here was one-way, so Xiao Yuchen walked straight out from inside.

Xiao Yuchen intended to greet Former Palace Master Miaomiao Xue before leaving, but before he could even go to find her, she arrived at this location with dozens of Disciples.

"Welcome back to Xiyue Prefecture, Elder Yuchen." Everyone shouted in unison.

"How did you know I returned?" Xiao Yuchen asked in surprise.

"Because this Formation not only acts as a barrier but also has a detection function. I can sense it when someone comes out from inside."

"I see. However, there is a little over a month left until the Five Provinces Grand Competition. Everyone should hurry up and Cultivate; that would make me even more gratified."

Having returned from Central Divine Continent, Xiao Yuchen finally realized how great the difference in the concentration of Spiritual Qi was between the two prefectures; it was no wonder the gap in strength between the two was so large.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Yuchen. We will work hard."

After greeting everyone, Xiao Yuchen left Piaomiao Palace directly and headed for Qingyun Sword Sect.

Upon arriving before the mountain gate of Qingyun Sword Sect, Xiao Yuchen released Li Yiran from the Taiji Space.

"Yiran, this is Qingyun Sword Sect. From now on, you will be a Disciple here."

Li Yiran had never seen such a scene before and was truly shocked by the Sect before her eyes.

"It feels like I am about to enter an imperial palace, as if I have Transmigrated to the past. The feeling is just too unreal."

"You will get used to it slowly. I was also shocked when I first arrived. Let's go, let's head inside."

Under Xiao Yuchen's lead, the journey was unimpeded. Whether in the Outer Court or the Inner Court, everyone who saw Xiao Yuchen, be it Disciples or Elders, greeted him politely.

"Elder Yuchen? You are truly impressive." Li Yiran said with some envy.

"All of this is because of strength. Of course, I also genuinely contribute to everyone, which is why they respect me. It does not have much to do with my status."

Xiao Yuchen did not stop on the way and returned directly to his residence. Although Li Yiran already knew of the existence of Wen Ruyu and the other two, Xiao Yuchen was somewhat worried about whether the four of them could get along harmoniously.

The facts proved that Xiao Yuchen had overthought it. When the three saw Li Yiran, they were all very enthusiastic, including Sect Master Hua Yuxi, because they knew that Li Yiran was Xiao Yuchen's first woman and also the woman Xiao Yuchen loved the most.

As the Sect Master of Qingyun Sword Sect and a Void Refinement Late-stage expert, being able to do this moved Xiao Yuchen deeply. He knew that Sect Master Hua Yuxi did not want to make things difficult for him.

"Yiran, how is it? Do you like it here?" Xiao Yuchen asked with a smile.

"I like it. The three sisters are so beautiful; it is no wonder you fell so quickly. If I were a man, I wouldn't be able to resist either."

"Sister Yiran is the truly beautiful one. You don't know, but for your sake, Yuchen rejected me many times. If I hadn't used some small tricks, he still wouldn't have accepted me by now."

"Exactly, exactly. Ruyu and I even suspected that Yuchen liked women; no matter how we tempted him, he remained unmoved. His reason for rejecting us was simply that he had a girlfriend."

"What method did you use to keep Yuchen so obedient? Can you tell us so we can learn too?"

"There is no need to learn failed methods. Regardless, he still compromised. It only shows that my charm wasn't great enough, and your temptations were too great."

Hearing the conversation of the four, Xiao Yuchen felt somewhat awkward. These four had actually pointed their spears at him simultaneously; how could he withstand this? On the surface, the four were complimenting each other, but in reality, this was his criticism meeting.

"Yuxi, when I went to Central Divine Continent, I went to Qunxian Tea House as you said and found the owner of Qunxian Tea House. He was indeed a person from Tianji Pavilion, and I had Tianji Pavilion investigate news about my parents." Xiao Yuchen hurriedly changed the subject.

"How was it? Did you find the whereabouts of your parents?" Sect Master Hua Yuxi also instantly became serious.

"Found them, but one could also say I didn't."

Xiao Yuchen recounted the information the owner of Qunxian Tea House had uncovered in front of everyone.

"So your background is so powerful. Your parents actually come from a first-class Family in Central Divine Continent."

"I would rather my parents were just ordinary people. That way, they could be together openly and would not have to flee everywhere."

"Yuchen, although I know you are very unwilling, the strength of one person cannot contend against a Family or a Sect. You must endure." Sect Master Hua Yuxi comforted him.

"How could I not understand? You are right, so I must build my own power. In half a year at most, I will definitely strike at the Chen Family, rescue my mother, and make the Chen Family apologize."

"But the strength of Xiyue Prefecture is too weak. Even if the Four Great Sects all listened to me, we could not contend against the Chen Family. So, after the Five Provinces Grand Competition, I will go to Beixuan Prefecture to recruit people, then Dongba Prefecture, and finally Central Divine Continent."

If anyone else said such things, Sect Master Hua Yuxi would definitely think this person was a lunatic, but her own man definitely had this strength.

"Yuchen, no matter what you do, we support you. I believe that as long as you are given time, there is nothing you cannot do."

"Mm, let the Disciples hurry up and Cultivate. Even if they have taken the same kind of Medicinal Pill before, they can take it again; do not be stingy. As long as we achieve victory in the Five Provinces Grand Competition, everything is worth it."

Saying this, Xiao Yuchen took out all the liuhe pills and void spirit pills. Originally, he wanted to save these Medicinal Pills for Wen Ruyu and the others, but with the Dual Cultivation method, Medicinal Pills no longer had any meaning for them.

"As for the four of you, just practice the Sword Technique well, and I will help you improve your Cultivation."

"Then what about me? My Cultivation is higher than yours; how am I to improve my Cultivation?" Sect Master Hua Yuxi asked.

"It is only Void Refinement Late-stage; it is very simple for me. As long as I want to, I can reach Void Refinement Late-stage in minutes."

Last time he upgraded the Arc Seed to the max level, Xiao Yuchen had already reached the Peak of the Early Void Refining Stage, only a tiny bit away from the Middle Stage. Furthermore, he had not yet consumed the great dao pill; wanting to Breakthrough to Void Refinement Late-stage was truly very easy.