Chapter 557: Meeting Huo Susu Again

The next morning, Ye Chen left Lin Qiyun’s room and walked toward the old Priest’s residence.

He hadn’t felt so relaxed in a long time as he had last night.

The exhaustion that had accumulated recently was completely swept away.

Right now, he felt refreshed and cheerful, a feeling even more comfortable than a full night of cultivation.

“You’re looking well today, Young Master-in-law Ye.”

From a distance, the old Priest saw Ye Chen and teased him with a smile.

Upon seeing the old Priest, Ye Chen cut straight to the chase and asked about the Cyan Dragon tribe.

At his words, a helpless expression appeared on the old Priest’s face.

“Young friend Ye, it’s not that I don’t want to help. The truth is, I already contacted the Cyan Dragon tribe’s Priest long ago, back when I was reaching out to the White Tiger tribe.”

“But for some reason, I still haven’t received a response.”

“Is that so…” Ye Chen frowned.

‘Looks like I’ll have to make the trip myself after all.’

After this period of recuperation, his physical combat strength had recovered to a level comparable to the Divinity Transformation Realm Eighth Layer.

Even without Spiritual Power or a cultivated Divine Soul, he was more than capable of protecting himself within the Black Triangle.

Furthermore, the internal situation of the Vermilion Bird tribe had stabilized, and Lin Qiyun’s position as Clan Leader was now unshakeable.

‘In that case, there’s no need for me to linger here and waste time. It’s better to act as soon as possible!’

Besides, even if he stayed here to recuperate, he could at most recover from his physical injuries.

To restore a foundation that was almost completely destroyed, the help of the Creation Sacred Fire was absolutely indispensable!

Ye Chen was just about to offer to make the trip to the Cyan Dragon tribe himself.

Just then, a sudden commotion arose from the tribe’s entrance.

“Hm?”

“What could be happening so early in the morning?”

The old Priest’s brow furrowed slightly as he looked toward the source of the commotion.

The next moment, a tribe member came running over, their expression urgent, as if they had seen some incredible, important person.

“Lord Priest! The young miss of the Huo family is here!”

“She… she said she wants to see Young Master-in-law Ye!”

“What?” Upon hearing this, the old Priest’s expression changed. “The young miss of the Huo family?”

Ye Chen’s expression stirred, and a beautiful figure surfaced in his mind.

‘The young miss of the Huo family, Huo Susu, is here?’

The old Priest quickly looked at Ye Chen, a questioning look in his eyes.

“Bring her to me,” Ye Chen said.

Soon, a graceful, slender, and stunningly beautiful figure appeared before Ye Chen, led by the tribal guards.

It was Huo Susu!

The surrounding tribespeople were stunned by the young woman’s exquisite beauty. They all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly, as if she were radiating a blindingly brilliant light.

At that moment, Huo Susu was looking at Ye Chen with a charming smile, her hands behind her back, her beautiful eyes overflowing with joyous surprise.

“Young Master Ye Chen, long time no see!”

“Did you come all this way just to find me?” Ye Chen smiled faintly.

“Of course!”

Huo Susu nodded solemnly. “Everyone knows about your heroic deeds in Dongxuan Province, single-handedly fighting against the experts of many great powers.”

“Your reputation is immense now. Everyone in the Cultivation Realm outside believes you’re a peerless genius from Dongxuan Province, the kind not seen in a thousand years. Despite your youth, you were already considered the number one person in all of Dongxuan!”

“It’s just a shame how the heavens are jealous of talent, for you to have fallen under the siege of all those great powers!”

As she spoke, Huo Susu looked Ye Chen up and down, then smiled. “But it’s a good thing the rumors weren’t true after all. I was scared to death back then, thinking I’d never see Young Master Ye again.”

The two chatted for a while longer, and Ye Chen was genuinely happy to see an old acquaintance here.

Seeing this, the old Priest tactfully withdrew, leaving the two of them alone.

Although everyone was eager to pay their respects to the young miss of the Huo family—who, to them, was like a celestial being—it was obvious she was having a pleasant conversation with Ye Chen. How could any of them dare to interrupt?

“Miss Huo, you probably didn’t come all this way just for pleasantries, did you?”

After the small talk, Ye Chen decided to get straight to the point.

“Can’t I have simply wanted to come and visit Young Master Ye?”

Hearing this, a hint of reproach entered Huo Susu’s eyes. “Why would Young Master Ye think I have other intentions?”

Ye Chen was taken aback. He rubbed his nose, feeling a little awkward.

‘Did I really overthink it?’

Seeing Ye Chen’s slightly embarrassed look, Huo Susu let out a chuckle and took out a Storage Ring. “For you.”

Ye Chen took the Storage Ring. “This is…”

“Inside are some Spirit Medicines for healing.”

“I know your injuries haven’t healed yet, so I made a special trip to bring them to you,” Huo Susu said in a slightly miffed tone.

“…This is very thoughtful of you, Miss Huo!”

Ye Chen was a little moved.

He understood that given the strength and talent he had displayed, any other power would surely try its best to get on his good side.

But now that his foundation was destroyed and his cultivation was gone, for the Huo family to still do this clearly showed they valued their past relationship.

Ye Chen scanned the space inside the Storage Ring with his Divine Soul’s power.

Inside were many Spirit Medicines. Most of them were at the Primordial Mansion Realm level, with only a few reaching the Divinity Transformation Level.

In fact, even Divinity Transformation Level Spirit Medicines wouldn’t have much of an effect on him.

But Ye Chen understood that this was already the best the Huo family could offer.

After all, even the Huo family’s Patriarch, Huo Qiguang, was only a Divinity Transformation Realm Eighth Layer Cultivator.

To the Huo family, Divinity Transformation Level Spirit Medicines were undoubtedly treasures of extremely high value.

The fact that they would give them to him for his recovery was enough to show how much the Huo family valued him!

“Hm? This is…”

Suddenly, Ye Chen’s expression shifted as he noticed a particularly unusual Spirit Medicine.

The Spirit Medicine was shaped like a ginseng, crimson all over, its body covered in splendid red flame patterns. It seemed as if it were bathed in fierce flames, emitting a scorching aura.

“There’s even a Fire Jade Red Cloud Ginseng?”

“This is a Spirit Medicine used to nourish the power of the Divine Soul. It’s far, far more precious than ordinary healing Spirit Medicines!”

Ye Chen composed himself, his heart stirring with excitement.

His most urgent task right now was, of course, to repair the injuries to his Divine Soul.

Only by restoring his Divine Soul could he open the Imprisoned Dragon Grotto Heaven and use the various trump cards inside.

Besides, compared to his ruined foundation, restoring his Divine Soul was much easier than recovering his cultivation.

And the Fire Jade Red Cloud Ginseng was a precious Spirit Medicine used specifically for repairing the Divine Soul!