Ye Tian gazed at the image on his chest, his expression filled with confusion. He needed an explanation from Elder Qing. Causing such unbearable pain to both him and the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python had to be something out of the ordinary.
Elder Qing glanced at Ye Tian and smiled faintly. "Young Master, do not be alarmed! The Eight-winged Golden Scale Python has now successfully entered your body. When you wish for it to appear, you simply need to awaken it.
If you don't awaken it, the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python will remain dormant within you, completely unaware of the outside world. However, while it sleeps inside you, it will absorb a certain amount of your Spiritual Power. This means your Spiritual Power will deplete much faster than an ordinary person's."
Ye Tian more or less understood, but he was still a bit puzzled. "If I let Ye Lin out of my body, how do I get him to go back in? Don't tell me another hexagram-like image will appear? That would be way too much trouble!"
"Hahahaha! Young Master, why would you think that? From now on, if you want the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python to return to your body, you only need to will it, and it will happen. The hexagram image merely acted as a conduit. One time was all that was needed.
In the future, there will be no pain when the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python returns to your body. However, it will need to absorb a certain amount of energy from Spirit Stones each day. If it absorbs your own Spiritual Power instead, it could become very dangerous. You are well aware of the consequences of facing an enemy with no Spiritual Power, aren't you!" Elder Qing said, smiling at Ye Tian.
"Oh, so that's how it works. I understand now," Ye Tian said with frustration. "Looks like Ye Lin is quite the glutton now that he's inside me. I just wonder how much energy he needs. It would be a huge problem if the energy from Spirit Stones absorbed over half a day isn't enough for him. Wouldn't I have to spend all my time just looking after him?"
"You can rest easy about that. It will only take about two hours' worth of energy. Once it grows its Third Wing, this will no longer be necessary. So, don't be impatient. The Eight-winged Golden Scale Python is a rare Divine Object to begin with; it's only natural that it requires some investment," Elder Qing said with a laugh.
"I'll make sure it grows its Third Wing as quickly as possible. Elder Qing, if you're returning to the Holy Land now, I don't know when I'll be able to see you again. Where exactly is the Holy Land? What if I want to visit one day? I wouldn't even know which way to go," Ye Tian said.
Elder Qing didn't answer Ye Tian immediately. He slowly opened his palm and said, "Young Master, the Holy Land is an extremely dangerous place. It is best not to enter without sufficient strength. This is especially true for you, given your esteemed status; you must not enter recklessly.
Unless you can break through to the Six Veins Realm, it is best that you do not go. Please forgive this subordinate for being unable to tell you its location. However, there is one thing you should know. To reach the Holy Land, one must pass through a barrier. Only by breaking that barrier can one enter.
These are two Celestial Thunder Talismans. Do not use them unless it is a matter of life and death. The power of a Celestial Thunder Talisman is immense; only the strongest experts of the Holy Land possess them, and they are exceedingly rare. These are for you to protect your life.
To use a Celestial Thunder Talisman, simply infuse it with your Spiritual Power and throw it into the air. A massive bolt of Celestial Thunder will then naturally strike the enemy you wish to target."
Ye Tian looked at the two Paper Talismans in Elder Qing's hand. Though they were called Paper Talismans, they weren't quite that. They didn't seem to be made of paper at all. They were incredibly resilient and pulsed with extremely violent Thunder Elemental Energy.
Ye Tian knew he should only use a Celestial Thunder Talisman when even the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python was outmatched. 'Still,' he thought, 'the chances of me ever needing to use it are incredibly slim... unless I end up in the Holy Land someday.'
Ye Tian had already made up his mind. 'I'll give one of these Celestial Thunder Talismans to Ye Feifei. Even though we're together most of the time, we're bound to be separated eventually. I have the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python to protect me, so I'm not afraid. But she'll be all alone. It would be a disaster if she ran into danger.'
"Thank you, Elder Qing. Rest assured, I won't use them recklessly. Is there anything else you need to instruct me on?" Ye Tian asked.
"The Ye Family must grow stronger. This is the site of an Ancient Battlefield. Many things were left behind by the powerful experts of the Ancient Times. Divine Beasts like the Divine Dragon, Phoenix, White Tiger, Qilin, and Black Tortoise likely participated in that great war. It's unclear whether they left any bloodlines to inherit their power.
Therefore, you need Ye Weitian to monitor everyone in Lisha City. See if there is anyone out of the ordinary. People like that must be brought to our side. If that's not possible, then you must find a way to eliminate them. Otherwise, the threat they pose in the future will be immense," Elder Qing said.
Ye Tian broke out in a cold sweat. 'Isn't Ye Feifei a possessor of the Phoenix Race's legacy? And both Qin Xiaowan and Ye Shixue have Dragon Pearls. Any one of those things is enough to incite the envy of countless people.'
"Rest assured, Elder Qing, I will have the Patriarch take heed. I will be leaving for Linyuan Academy soon, so the Ye Family's affairs will have to rely on him," Ye Tian said with a solemn expression.
"Very well. Young Master, remember this: do not casually reveal your true strength in front of others. It will only incite jealousy and can easily lead to a fatal disaster. Keeping a low profile is paramount. Of course, if you encounter something truly unbearable, there is no need to tolerate it further. Simply use a Celestial Thunder Talisman," Elder Qing said.
Ye Tian nodded. "Elder Qing, after we part ways this time, who knows when we'll meet again. How about we drink to our hearts' content today as a farewell?"
"I appreciate your kind offer, Young Master, but I must decline. If it weren't for your matters, I would have returned long ago. Shen Li Palace is facing no small trouble right now. Please understand, Young Master. I am preparing to depart immediately," Elder Qing said.
Ye Tian understood what Elder Qing meant. Zhang Fengyu had also left in a great hurry back then. Now that Ye Tian's own affairs were settled, it was indeed time for Elder Qing to return and handle his business.
"Very well. Take care, Elder Qing," Ye Tian said lightly, though he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. He hadn't known Elder Qing for long, but the man's help had been immeasurable. Without him, Ye Tian wouldn't be where he was today.
Elder Qing glanced at Ye Tian, then turned and walked out the door. He paused at the threshold. "Take care, Young Master! We will be waiting for you at Shen Li Palace!"
The moment he finished speaking, his figure flashed and soared into the sky. In the blink of an eye, he vanished, leaving Ye Tian staring after him with an envious gaze. 'That's a true master,' he thought. 'Coming and going without a trace, capable of Flying and Earth Escape, completely omnipotent.'
After returning to his room, Ye Tian carefully mulled over Elder Qing's words. After a long moment, he left his room and walked toward Ye Feifei's residence, intending to give one of the Celestial Thunder Talismans to herβ¦