Chapter 1530: Seizing the Heavenly Dao's Qi Luck

The middle-aged man's maneuver, frankly, really left Shan Hu and Chen Mang looking stupid.

It's unbelievable that someone would actually volunteer to give up Ye Zhangqing's meal—it's absolutely outrageous.

At this point, the middle-aged man himself regretted it so much his intestines turned green, but there was nothing he could do—once it was eaten and in his stomach, what could he do?

He followed the five Emperor Sovereign Space Pirates all the way out of Haotu Shijie.

"Dao brother, we had already selected our target earlier; now with you joining, our chances are even greater."

"I'm a newcomer, so I'll just follow your lead."

The five Emperor Sovereign Space Pirates had long ago decided on their target, and the middle-aged man had no objection to that.

After all, he had no experience in this area; this was his first time seizing Tiāndào Qìyùn, so he just followed the crowd.

"Alright, let's set off now."

Without further ado, the six groups of Space Pirates boarded the Star Battleship one after another and quickly rushed into the Wújìn Xīnghǎi.

These days, the Space Pirates coming to Haotu Shijie all look constantly busy.

Basically, they just eat a meal and then leave; they simply can't bear to have even a moment's rest.

On the Star Battleship where the middle-aged man was, seeing him return, they gave the order to start the Star Battleship without a word.

A few Emperor Sovereign Space Pirates nearby asked.

"Chief, where are we headed now?"

"We said we were going to take action, so why did we leave without doing anything? And why are we following other Space Pirates?"

After a trip to Haotu Shijie, the middle-aged man became somewhat strange.

Faced with his subordinates' questions, the middle-aged man answered without even thinking.

"Let's go seize Tiāndào Qìyùn."

"Huh???"

Upon hearing that, all his subordinates were dazed, wondering what the heck.

They stared at the middle-aged man, wide-eyed: "Aren't we supposed to loot money and treasures, or various cultivation resources?"

How did we suddenly start seizing Tiāndào Qìyùn for no reason? What do we even need that for?

"Chief, what did you just say we were going to seize?"

Some Space Pirates even thought they had misheard, and asked again in a low voice.

Upon hearing that, the middle-aged man didn't hide anything and briefly explained his cooperation with Dao Yi Shengdi.

Just hearing the middle-aged man's words, all the Space Pirates fell into silence.

We had clearly agreed to go loot money, but now we've suddenly turned into a partnership.

But the middle-aged man had already made his decision, and they couldn't do anything about it.

The six groups of Space Pirates sped off toward their previously set target.

It felt as if, if we were late, that world would vanish.

Meanwhile, Ye Zhangqing over at Dao Yi Shengdi lived a peaceful life—each day was just the same routine.

Looking at the positive feedback on the system panel, he was not far from breaking through to the Great Emperor Realm.

At his current pace, it would be just a matter of a month or so.

Breaking through a major realm in a month or two sounds like a long time, but keep in mind this is a Great Emperor Realm breakthrough.

Many cultivators get stuck at this hurdle, possibly for their entire lives.

Even if they eventually succeed, a single retreat can easily take several years, which is perfectly normal.

So compared to that, Ye Zhangqing breaking through in a month is already heaven-defying speed.

Lately, there haven't been many Space Pirates coming these past two days; they're probably either on the road or in battle.

Ye Zhangqing also enjoyed his leisure, lying alone on the backyard Tǎng yǐ.

Sipping tea while basking in the sun—this was Ye Zhangqing's favorite daily activity.

Just as he was resting with eyes closed, Chen Mang walked in.

"Ye Changlao."

"What's up? Why aren't you with Shan Hu?"

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing casually asked, "Ever since this kid joined Dao Yi Shengdi and the canteen, he and Shan Hu have been inseparable."

No matter what they do, the two are always together.

Upon hearing that, Chen Mang responded.

"I came especially to find you."

"Ye Changlao."

"Looking for me? Speak, what's the matter?"

"Ye Changlao, my grandfather and the others are coming."

"Yes."

"Just have them go directly find Shèngzhǔ."

In the Black Rock Realm, Ye Zhangqing led a band of Space Pirates to save the Chen Family people, but the Black Rock Realm's Tiāndào Qìyùn and those treasures alone weren't enough.

And frankly, the Black Rock Realm's stuff has nothing to do with the Chen Family.

They surely couldn't use the Black Rock Realm's treasures to repay the life-saving favor, could they?

So paying a personal visit is normal, but Ye Zhangqing just isn't interested in these matters.

You say just going to visit Qi Xiong would be fine—why are you telling me this?

Seeing Ye Zhangqing not understand his meaning, Chen Mang hurriedly explained.

"No, it's my grandfather who asked me to ask Ye Changlao."

"What are you asking me?"

"Grandpa heard that the elders of Dao Yi Shengdi all like to go to Gōulán to listen to music, so he specially prepared a batch of top courtesans to send over."

"This time, thanks to Yè Chánglǎo's intervention, Grandpa wants to ask Yè Chánglǎo what type he likes, so he can save some for you."

"Huh???"

"When Chen Mang said that, Ye Zhangqing was completely dumbfounded."

"Which family's good person sends gifts and sends top courtesans? Also, where the heck did you hear that the elders and peak masters of Dao Yi Shengdi all like to go to Gōulán to listen to music?"

"Although it's not really wrong, even the upright Shi Song likes to go to Gōulán for a few drinks whenever he has the chance."

"Once in a while he even stays out all night, but can that be said out loud?"

"Gazing dubiously at Chen Mang before him, Ye Zhangqing asked suspiciously."

"Where did you all hear about this, the Chen family?"

"Who exactly leaked the secret? As the saying goes, family shame should not be publicized—this is something even kids know, yet someone keeps blabbing about it all day."

"Are the high-ranking officials of our Dao Yi Shengdi shameless?"

"Ye Zhangqing originally thought it was one of our own who leaked the secret, failing to keep his mouth shut."

"But in fact, Ye Zhangqing overthought it; all he heard was Chen Mang speaking resentfully."

"Elder Ye, there's actually no need to inquire about this—it has spread throughout Haotu Shijie, and probably all the surrounding major worlds now know."

"Huh???"

"It's spread everywhere? Even to other worlds?"

"Who said that?"

"Well, there's no need to say that—the elders and peak masters of the holy land are so extravagant, often buying out venues."

"Also, a few days ago, Peak Master Hong Zun led a group on a tour of several surrounding worlds, saying he wanted to experience different local customs."

"Huh???"

"Have Hong Zun and his group left the sect? Ye Zhangqing only just found out about this, mainly because he usually doesn't pay attention to such matters."

"After figuring out the whole story, Ye Zhangqing replied with a strange expression."

"Tell your family's ancestor, I don't need it."

"How can you not need it? This is someone's good intention."

"Just as we were speaking, a voice suddenly came from the courtyard gate—it was Bai Hua Xianzi. Looking toward the sound, we saw Bai Hua Xianzi, Jue Ying, Chi Rao, and Qiu Baiyi, the four women, walking in."

"Seeing the four women, Ye Zhangqing froze, wondering how they came back at this time—what a coincidence."