Chapter 28: Chance Encounter with the Ye Family Heir

After digesting the shock, Lin Meng sighed and sat up, her brows slightly furrowed.

According to Ye Fan, the Heavenly Gang Continent he inhabits is indeed a cultivation world where immortals and mortals coexist.

The Heavenly Gang Continent both has mortal-governed nations and is filled with sects.

Ye Fan is merely an ordinary commoner; not long ago, while out gathering firewood, he accidentally triggered a mysterious seal, entered an ancient tomb, unintentionally opened a spirit mansion, and awakened his spiritual root.

Awakening a spiritual root as a mortal is as hard as climbing to heaven; having passed the most difficult trial, Ye Fan thought of joining a sect.

But when he traversed mountains and rivers to reach the foot of Cloud Heaven Sect, he learned that to participate in the sect admission test, he must offer a spirit stone.

Ye Fan came from a poor background; where could he get a spirit stone?

Just now he begged Lin Meng to lend him a spirit stone, and Lin Meng almost failed at putting on an act.

"Little Friend Ye Fan, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I currently have no spirit stones in this plane, and I didn't bring any of my belongings; I'm truly powerless."

Relying on this far-fetched excuse, Lin Meng refused Ye Fan.

Yet she was truly curious about the resources of the cultivation world.

If she could obtain those pills or cultivation methods there, could she also cultivate to immortality on the Blue Star?

She cherishes each of these spaces immensely and wants to make good use of them.

Therefore, she must think of a way to handle Ye Fan's request.

"Spirit stones... are special stones containing spiritual aura; where could I get one for him?"

Lin Meng thought while trying to contact Ye Heng, hoping for luck.

Unfortunately, Ye Heng seemed to be on the move; his mental power cannot be split, so while scanning surroundings for danger, he cannot stay linked to the space.

Suddenly, Lin Meng thought of something and took out a crystal core from the First Space.

The fiery-red crystal core in her hand actually had warmth, and Lin Meng soon felt her palm heating up.

Originally, this crystal core was given by Ye Heng to power her gun, and Ye Heng had left everything in the space.

Why not take it out and try? After all, they're both stones containing special energy; it might come in handy.

Lin Meng immediately took the crystal core into the Second Space and contacted Ye Fan.

"Take a look and see if this item has any value in your world."

Ye Fan had been sighing helplessly; he had finally encountered a great expert, but the beautiful-voiced fairy sister seemed unwilling to help him.

He knew the other party had no obligation to help him; just being able to exchange a few words with a senior was already a fateful encounter—how could he ask for more?

Lin Meng's voice rang out, and Ye Fan quickly put away his sorrow, spirited and refreshed.

Upon seeing the fiery-red crystal core, Ye Fan's pupils contracted sharply.

"Is this... a monster beast core?"

But upon closer inspection, it didn't seem so; he had seen monster beast cores before, none this brilliant.

Having awakened his spiritual root and gained some perception, he could naturally sense a hint of monster beast aura from it.

Moreover, the aura emanating from this crystal core is immensely strong, not inferior to the pressure exerted by a second-tier monster beast.

A second-tier monster beast is comparable to a human cultivator at the early Foundation Establishment stage; as a mere mortal farmer, he would likely never obtain a second-tier monster beast core in his lifetime.

"Senior, what is this?"

Lin Meng: "I have nothing else on me; take this crystal core and try it—see if it can help you knock open the gate of Cloud Heaven Sect."

Ye Fan thanked profusely and immediately headed to the market to trade.

Their little wilderness village may be destitute, but the surrounding area abounds with monster beasts, and cultivators out for training occasionally appear.

He didn't know the value of this crystal core, so he went to the market to try his luck, hoping to exchange it for spirit stones.

In the afternoon, Lin Meng recalled that museum ticket.

She remembered the auction was held in the afternoon; going now would just make it in time.

This is a great opportunity to broaden her horizons; to not disappoint Lin Qianqian's 'kind intention,' she certainly had to go.

But upon arriving at the museum gate, even with the ticket in hand, Lin Meng was still stopped outside by the ticket checker.

"Sorry, miss, this exhibition has high standards and a certain dress code; you'd better go change your clothes and come back."

Lin Meng blinked, then looked down at her outfit.

She wore a plain white T-shirt under a loose denim shirt, and though the khaki utility pants looked cool, they were indeed not formal enough.

Looking at the people streaming into the museum, men and women alike were dressed impeccably, quite upscale.

She could only purse her lips and turn away.

It seemed she couldn't go to the museum after all, but she didn't really mind—after all, the ticket was given by Lin Qianqian, and she hadn't spent any money.

She hadn't taken a few steps when Lin Meng heard a low, magnetic voice behind her.

"This Miss Lin is with me."

Lin Meng turned her head curiously, and her gaze happened to meet a pair of deep eyes.

Just one glance, and Lin Meng felt she had wasted the first twenty years of her life.

It turns out model-like faces really exist in this world.

He seems to have stepped out of a two-dimensional world; both his looks and demeanor are extraordinarily outstanding.

Standing among the crowd, he seems to exist on another layer.

Compared to him, those popular idols active on screens instantly become nobodies.

Ye Chenjing did not miss the flash of astonishment in Lin Meng's eyes, merely glancing at her lightly.

He had long grown accustomed to being looked up to, especially by women; almost everyone who first sees him showers him with various admiring gazes.

But compared to others, Lin Meng's gaze made him feel much more at ease.

At least in her naked gaze, there was only appreciation, no nauseating possessiveness.

"It turns out you're a friend of Mr. Ye; miss, you may go in."

After hearing the ticket inspector's words, Lin Meng finally moved her gaze away from Ye Chenjing's handsome face and walked to the entrance.

It turns out the handsome guy with the model-like face is from the Ye family; no wonder he bears some resemblance to that jerk I saw this morning.

The Ye family should have two juniors; the one I saw this morning wasn't very bright, but this person in front of me is much more steady and imposing.

Lin Meng collected her thoughts, lifted her head, and frankly said to Ye Chenjing:

"Thanks, I'll consider this a favor I owe you. By the way, my name is Lin Meng."

"I've heard the old master mention you, Ye Chenjing."

His response was brief and polite, yet it caused passersby to glance over in surprise.

How could the Ye family's lofty heir actually take the initiative to flirt with a woman?

Moreover, does this woman know what she's saying? Would Master Ye care about a favor from someone as insignificant as you?

Lin Meng nodded, then sidestepped past Ye Chenjing and handed over the ticket again.

The other party hurriedly waved his hands, lowering his face almost to his chest, his attitude doing a complete 180-degree turn.

"Please go in quickly, no need to check the ticket."

Lin Meng secretly raised her eyebrows; having face is great—any rule can be broken.

Is this the world as seen by important people?

After Lin Meng gave Ye Chenjing a slight nod, she entered the exhibition alone.

Ye Chenjing's eyes flickered slightly, his gaze lingering on Lin Meng's back for a few seconds.

The young lady from the Lin family who was betrothed to the Ye family in childhood is actually quite strong-willed.

At least, she's much stronger than those women who only scheme to marry into the Ye family.

Most of the items on the first-floor exhibition hall are artworks, which hold little appeal for Lin Meng; it's perfect for her to stand in a corner, space out, and keep in touch with the two in the spatial realm.

Ye Heng was still busy, but the newly matched Ye Fan quickly had a response.

His voice concealed an undisguised joy.

"Senior, although the crystal core you gave has too many impurities and is inferior to a second-tier demon beast's beast pellet, someone has offered to buy it for a hundred spirit stones!"