Chapter 438: Liu City Yao Family

In that moment, space trembled, and Ji Chen released his formidable spiritual power without reservation, instantly filling the entire hall.

Not only Yao Qian, but even Yao Zhengde and others, their faces changed drastically at this instant.

They could all clearly feel the potency of this spiritual power.

Although they did not have much research on Alchemy Dao, their cultivation had reached the Emperor Realm level, and they naturally had considerable insight, understanding the strength of spiritual power is closely tied to the accomplishments of an Alchemist.

"The intensity of this spiritual power..."

Yao Zhengde was astonished, unable to resist exchanging a glance with Yao Qian.

He had visited several Saint Tier First Grade Alchemists and observed them concocting elixirs, feeling the variance in their spiritual power.

But compared to the spiritual power Ji Chen was releasing now, those so-called Saint Tier First Grade Alchemists were clearly far inferior.

"Is the young master truly a Saint Tier Third Grade Alchemist?"

Yao Qian still found it somewhat unbelievable and couldn't help but speak out; she had never thought that the young man she rescued out of goodwill in the Forbidden Land would possess such extraordinary accomplishments in Alchemy Dao.

Saint Tier Third Grade, and without exaggeration, just by his prowess in Alchemy Dao, Ji Chen could enjoy a considerable status in all of Yanzhou.

Looking across all of Yanzhou, alchemists of such proficiency are undoubtedly few and far between.

"Without a doubt." Ji Chen smiled faintly.

The reason he decided to help Yao Family in refining the Purple Essence Pill was simply to repay them for saving him in the Forbidden Land.

"I was unwise and disrespectful earlier; I hope you, um, Master, won't take offense."

Yao Zhengde also reacted at this moment, immediately standing and cupping his hands towards Ji Chen.

A Saint Tier Third Grade Alchemist, not only could make him take notice, but the entire Yao Family would treat such an individual as a respected guest.

The profession of Alchemist is incredibly rare, particularly in the Immortal Realm where strong cultivators abound, with most dedicating themselves to martial cultivation. Those who focus solely on Alchemy Dao are very scarce indeed!

And precisely because of this, it's led to the scarcity of Alchemists, let alone a Saint Tier Third Grade Alchemist, such an individual demands utmost respect from the Yao Family.

"Predecessor, your words are too kind." Ji Chen smiled softly, without any reprimanding intent.

Furthermore, judging from the change in attitude of Yao Zhengde and the others towards him, he could surmise that even in this vast Immortal Realm, Saint Grade Alchemists are indeed esteemed entities.

This implies that the identity of an Alchemist might bring notable advantages to him.

In the following days, Ji Chen traveled with the Yao Family's convoy across the vast skies above the mountains.

Finally, after seven days, a majestic ancient city appeared before their group.

Ji Chen stood at the forefront of the carriage, gazing into the distance, the entire Liu City unfolded before his eyes.

It occupied a massive area, several times larger than Divine River City.

High walls rose on all sides, akin to an Ancient Giant Dragon lying here, emanating an intense sense of majesty.

Liu City.

One of Yanzhou's cities, in terms of prosperity, it could at best rank as mid to lower tier, significantly differing from genuinely first-class large cities in many aspects.

Within the city, numerous clans stand tall, along with countless sect gates established amidst the surrounding mountains of Liu City, fostering intense competition, contributing to its current thriving appearance.

The Yao Family, one of Liu City's three major families, with Ancestor Yao Jieyong being one of the handful of Emperor Realm level powerhouses in the city. Although such cultivation might not be remarkable throughout the Yanzhou realm, within the vast expanse of Liu City, few can vie with him.

Yet, in recent years, the Yao Family's fortunes have sharply declined.

The reason lies with Ancestor Yao Jieyong's internal injuries, now severely exacerbated, making it difficult for him even to get out of bed.

The other two families seized the chance to harass, occupying most of the Yao Family's properties within Liu City within just over a year.

Although the Yao Family bore resentment, they lacked the power to contend, focusing their utmost efforts on finding a solution to heal Ancestor Yao Jieyong's injuries.

This daring venture into the Forbidden Land to retrieve the Ziwei Spirit Grass is the Yao Family's only hope for resurgence.

As the Yao Family convoy approached the forefront sky of Liu City, looking down at the impressive ancient city beneath them, Ji Chen couldn't help but feel somewhat astonished.

This is the Immortal Realm!

Compared to the Liu City before him, he had never seen such an extraordinarily magnificent ancient city in the Lower Realm Plane.

"Swish!"

Quickly, the carriage descended onto a vacant plot in the northern part of the city.

The cultivators passing by instinctively glanced over, and after recognizing it was the Yao Family's convoy, numerous people couldn't help but engage in discussion.

"It's Yao Qian; Yao Family's ancestor's old injuries have worsened, and there's urgent need for Ziwei Spirit Grass as the main herb for refining the Purple Essence Pill. It's said that half a month ago, she personally led a team to Yanzhou's extreme northern corner at 'Jitu Mountain' to search for the legendary Ziwei Spirit Grass."

"Jitu Mountain, one of the few Forbidden Lands within Yanzhou, fraught with danger. Unexpectedly, she managed to return alive!"

"She likely did not venture deep into the mountain; Ziwei Spirit Grass is not extraordinarily rare and can be found at the outer borders of Jitu Mountain. Otherwise, venturing deep within Jitu Mountain would spell disaster not just for the Yao Family but for an Immortal Sect as well, leading to total annihilation inside."

"Despite being only at the outer borders, this expedition cost the Yao Family quite a few men; heard they had more than a hundred at departure, but returning to Liu City, only two to three dozen remain..."

Many were discussing, the worsening of Yao Family's ancestor's old injuries was no secret but widely known in Liu City.

And precisely because of this, many speculated that once Yao Jieyong perished from his injuries, without an Emperor to hold the fort, the Yao Family would collapse overnight, downgrading to a third-rate family within the city within a year.

After descending the carriage, Ji Chen proceeded down the street with Yao Qian and others, overhearing the whispers around him, realizing the precarious situation the Yao Family faced in Liu City.

"Miss has returned!"

Soon, they reached a mansion's entrance.

Upon seeing Yao Qian's group approaching, the guard instantly relayed the news to the family.

"Qian'Er, you've finally returned."

Inside the family gates, Ji Chen and Yao Qian and others arrived here. Ahead of them, Yao Family head Yao Chengming swiftly hurried over upon receiving the news.

Seeing his daughter safely returned to the Yao Family, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.