Chapter 332: with translation of chapter title

Dao Lingzi glanced at Ye Fan, and in front of everyone, handed the Dao Ling Sword to Ye Fan.

"This sword is what I gave him; whoever relies on their status and cultivation to pressure him, once I find out, I will certainly not let them off lightly!"

After Dao Lingzi finished speaking, he again looked at Ye Fan, thought for a moment, and said:

"Now just bind this sword; the sword contains three strands of my sword intent, which can protect you three times. If this sword falls into someone else's hands, I will know immediately."

Dao Lingzi deliberately said this to make others abandon the idea of snatching the sword, and it also counts as publicly protecting Ye Fan.

Ye Fan naturally understood, and hurriedly took the sword and bowed in thanks.

He immediately placed his own soul imprint on the Dao Ling Sword; those elders staring at him could only withdraw their gazes, silently sighing in their hearts.

"Thank you, two Supreme Elders; I will diligently practice the sword and will not disgrace this blade."

After Ye Fan finished speaking, the two Supreme Elders soon left.

Many disciples envied Ye Fan, but they also deeply understood that possessing the Dao Ling Sword meant inheriting Elder Dao Lingzi's sword, and this inheritance was not as simple as it seemed.

From then on, Ye Fan's status in the sect would be much higher than that of ordinary inner sect disciples.

Upon hearing the news, Song Yun hurried over to congratulate Ye Fan.

"You little brat, your luck is really not bad; the Dao Ling Sword of Senior Dao Lingzi is a top-grade treasure, even the sect leader's request for a sword went unfulfilled, yet you got it with just a bottle of perfume!"

This matter spread like wings, already circulating inside and outside the sect.

Those disciples and elders who didn't come to the scene also learned of this matter.

Song Yun heard it from others nearby, was shocked for a moment, and immediately rushed over.

His eyes flashed, and he said:

"Junior Brother Ye, may I see the perfume you gave Elder Xuan?"

Song Yun always felt that the things Ye Fan produced were not only strange and wondrous but also especially spiritual; speaking of that uniquely flavored spiritual water, as well as the Foundation Establishment pills, there truly is nothing like them in the whole world.

Perhaps this perfume is also some rare treasure; otherwise, how could even a Supreme Elder who has half a foot into the Divine Transformation realm like it?

Ye Fan saw Senior Brother Song's meaning, he smiled and shook his head, saying:

"Senior Brother Song, that perfume is just a fragrance that girls like; Elder Xuan probably usually likes blending fragrances, so that's why she's interested in the perfume."

Song Yun felt a bit regretful, "Really?"

"Indeed, that perfume has no other use; Senior Brother Song probably wouldn't like it, but giving it to a woman should win a smile."

Song Yun was stunned upon hearing that, then burst out laughing loudly.

Usually I thought Junior Brother Ye wasn't that close to me, but now I can joke with him—does this mean Ye Junior Brother already regards me as a friend?

Lin Meng waited a moment, and heard Ye Fan's feedback.

As expected, Supreme Elder Xuan Ling indeed liked modern-world perfume, and Ye Fan thus obtained a top-grade treasure.

For a moment, golden light flickered in Lin Meng's eyes.

She thought for a moment and said:

"Ye Fan, sister here still has many rare things; although they can't help cultivators train, they can win people's favor. Your sect's two Supreme Elders have been around for over eight hundred years, so they surely have some hidden assets."

"Especially those magical implements they used when their cultivation was low; they probably wouldn't just discard them, so they likely still have them."

"If you can continue trading with them, it would be greatly beneficial to you."

Ye Fan, while dealing with Song Yun who came to chat idly, also seriously communicated with Lin Meng.

Upon hearing the fairy sister's words, Ye Fan slightly furrowed his brows, feeling somewhat hesitant.

"But the two Supreme Elders rarely appear before outsiders, living in the sect's forbidden grounds; even the sect leader may not be able to enter, so how am I to trade with them?"

Moreover, Ye Fan felt that Elder Xuan Ling might just be momentarily interested; beings like them who have witnessed all of human greatness would hardly remain interested in such trifles.

Lin Meng could roughly guess Ye Fan's thought; he must think that Elder Xuan's liking for perfume is only fleeting, soon she'll grow tired of it and lose interest, thus making further trade impossible.

Ye Fan is ultimately a boy, and moreover an inexperienced youth; he simply doesn't understand women.

So Lin Meng smiled and said:

"Then let's put this matter aside for now, but I feel that Elder Xuan Ling will surely come to find you again."

Ye Fan didn't understand why the fairy sister was so certain, but he also trusted her greatly; thus his mind produced two contradictory thoughts: one anticipating Elder Xuan Ling coming to find him, the other thinking it impossible for a Supreme Elder to come back over a bottle of perfume to seek this tiny Foundation Establishment disciple.

As Song Yun and Ye Fan were chatting, they noticed the junior brother had zoned out, so they waved a hand in front of his face.

"Junior Brother Ye, what's wrong?"

Ye Fan came to his senses and hurriedly replied:

"Sorry, Senior Brother Song, I didn't catch what you just said."

Song Yun was suspicious, noticing that Junior Brother Ye especially liked to zone out.

"Junior Brother Ye, I was just going to ask you: can your family still send some Foundation Establishment pills? The kind that look like boiled eggs and taste like boiled eggs; if convenient, could you provide some for our Song family?"

Ye Fan came to his senses, heard that, thought for a moment, and said:

"Foundation Establishment pills? Senior Brother, could it be that you want to research my family's pill formula?"

Having his thoughts exposed by Ye Fan, Song Yun's smile stiffened, and he embarrassedly scratched his head.

"I dare not deceive you, Junior Brother; indeed, as you said, since my family's elders learned about the boiled-egg matter, they've been urging me to ask you to buy some back for research."

"Your family's technique is truly impressive; Junior Brother, you've also gotten started in alchemy, so you should know that even the highest-quality Foundation Establishment pill cannot make one achieve Foundation Establishment instantly upon consumption; it merely offers a somewhat higher success rate."

"Your family's Foundation Establishment pills are not ordinary; their formula must certainly not be an ordinary one."

"Formulas are far more valuable than pills; the Song family's attempt to directly buy the formula is obviously impossible, and even if the other party were willing to give it, the Song family might not be able to afford the price."

"Buying the pills back to study them ourselves is the only way."

Ye Fan naturally couldn't decide on his own, so he hurriedly contacted Lin Meng,

"Fairy sister, Senior Brother Song's family wants to ask you to purchase Foundation Establishment pills; they want to research the formula themselves."

Upon hearing that, Lin Meng's eyes immediately lit up, and she excitedly said:

"Agree to it, I'll sell!"

"However, I don't want spirit stones; let them exchange with spirit tea."

Ye Fan knew the Immortal Older Sister was always generous, but the pill recipe's preciousness cannot be compared to an ordinary magic artifact; wouldn't the Immortal Older Sister fear that the Song Clan might really research the pill recipe?

Ye Fan couldn't help but voice the doubt in his heart.

Lin Meng immediately waved her hand and said;

"No problem, no problem, it's just a pill recipe; if they can really research it, that's also a skill, and this way we can benefit more disciples who want to achieve Foundation Establishment—why wouldn't I do it?"

Lin Meng said this while thinking, "Being able to research it would be damned—it's really just boiling an egg, where would a pill recipe come from?"

But her words felt completely different to Ye Fan's ears.

Ye Fan couldn't help but feel boundless admiration well up within him again.

The Immortal Older Sister truly has great love—such a magnanimous spirit is rare in the world!