Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 748 - 0749 Refusal! (Third update)

Chapter 748: 0749 Refusal! (Third update)

The ancient clans were all courting him energetically, and Ye Qiu was swamped with their invitations. Aside from a few clans that wanted to build a relationship with Ye Qiu, most of them wanted to share the Emperor Level opportunity with him, promising him substantial rewards.

Facing the goodwill of many ancient clans who wanted to share the Emperor Level opportunity, Ye Qiu tactfully declined them all.

He would not hand over his Alchemy skills; they were his foundation for establishing himself in the ancient lands. Once given away, these clans that showed him goodwill would definitely turn against him in the next second.

Scarcity brings value. Once there was no shortage of elixirs in the ancient lands, with the status of the many ancient clans, they could amass a large number of powerful warriors in a short time.

If that were the case, how could he overturn the three great ancient clans and avenge the Du Gu clan?

Ye Qiu visited each clan in succession, meeting leaders of mid-tier and even high-tier ancient clans. His stance remained unchanged, however—his answer was always a refusal.

While this approach could be seen as a slight to many clans, Ye Qiu was unafraid. He believed that even if these clans were displeased with him, they wouldn’t dare make any excessive moves. The deterrent effect of Elder Mo was no weaker than that of the revered Wu Yang. Otherwise, the clan that had sent four mythical realms wouldn’t have hesitated to attack again.

Ye Qiu guessed that the clan that had covertly acted against him was also likely severely weakened. After all, the mythicals were the backbone of an ancient clan; continued losses could endanger their standing.

"It’s strange that whether it’s the middle or upper-tier ancient clans, they have all invited me, but the three great clans have remained silent throughout." Ye Qiu said flatly.

"Brother Ye, in my view, apart from a few clans who genuinely want to build ties with you, the rest of them just show a hypocritical face, all wanting to use your Emperor Level opportunity to bolster their clan’s strength," Jin Shanshun said piercingly.

Ye Qiu understood this clearly; Jin Shanshun was right, even Tang Heshan’s conversations with him revolved around this matter.

The reason he spent the most time with the Tang clan was partially due to Tang Surou, and because the Tang clan did indeed offer him some assistance. Without it, he would never have had the opportunity to enter the Great Emperor’s tomb, but this was not a reason for Ye Qiu to hand over his alchemy.

Inside the Great Emperor’s tomb, it was every man for himself. Any opportunity had to be seized with one’s own abilities. He would not just give it away to others.

Ye Qiu harbored some resentment towards the Tang clan; if it wasn’t for Tang Surou, he might not have considered re-engaging with the Tang clan.

Although Ye Qiu was not petty, after he emerged from the Great Emperor’s tomb and entered the Tang clan, they monitored him under the guise of house arrest. Had he not taken the opportunity to leave with the members of the Shi clan, he might still be with the Tang clan. Moreover, the later pursuit by Elder Tang Feng utterly erased any positive feelings Ye Qiu initially had towards the Tang clan.

The Primordial Pill he had given to Tang Heshan was already a repayment for the kindness received from the Tang clan.

The significant change in the Tang clan’s attitude towards him also made Ye Qiu see the true nature of people in the ancient clans more clearly—in the face of interests, even friends could become enemies, and sometimes enemies could become friends.

"If Tang Heshan knew it was I who killed Tang Feng, he probably wouldn’t be so courteous anymore," Ye Qiu mused to himself.

Regarding sharing his alchemy techniques, he was unconcerned about refusing the numerous ancient clans, with Elder Mo around, he did not need to worry about anyone attacking him, as long as Elder Mo’s identity remained concealed, he would be safe.

"This battle with the man in black really solidified my strength considerably. Indeed, combat with the strong is the fastest way to improve, making one more aware of one’s deficiencies," Ye Qiu decided to seclude himself for a few days. He wanted to digest the gains from this battle, as fighting with the man in black had highlighted his inadequacies in both strength and skill. If he could refine them further, his weaknesses wouldn’t be as pronounced.

So, Ye Qiu immediately announced he was not receiving visitors and began his seclusion to cultivate.

This left the still hopeful ancient clans dismayed, while on another front, the Ji clan was investigating Elder Mo’s identity but found that this person seemed to have appeared out of thin air, leaving no trace at all.

Ji Changtian was puzzled. Such a powerful figure couldn’t possibly leave no trace in the ancient lands. Could he be a hermit Loose Cultivator who had not appeared in public?

With nothing to go on, Ji Changtian had to give up on investigating Elder Mo. As for Ye Qiu being invited by various clans, Ji Changtian scoffed, he had learned from some clans that Ye Qiu’s answer had consistently been to refuse.

"Does this lad think that with a powerful figure behind him, he need not fear offending any of the ancient clans?" Ji Changtian laughed, enjoying this development. "It seems I need not act personally against the Ji clan anymore; soon, others will approach you. While a powerful figure might deter many, this is the ancient land, where bold souls are not uncommon."

"It’s also time for these clans to bleed a little. My Ji clan lost seven mythical realm warriors, how could these clans remain unaffected?" Ji Changtian stated coldly. He would not share the deaths of the mythicals sent by the Ji clan against Ye Qiu. He intended to let Ye Qiu fight bitterly with them, multiplying their enmity so that when the time came, he could reap the benefits. This was his best plan.

"However, the Mu clan and the Shi clan seem very quiet. I wonder if they have sent anyone after that boy," Ji Changtian’s thoughts shifted as he considered the other two great ancient clans. If they could suffer losses similar to his own, that would be ideal.

By that time, even if Ye Qiu had a super-strong figure backing him, it would be of no use. Once the three great clans joined forces to kill a man, not even a god could protect him!

In the room.

Images of his combat with the man in black flashed through Ye Qiu’s mind, each moment as vivid as if it were happening right before his eyes.

"My Ice Rule caused him almost no substantial damage, but Elder Mo’s Rule Power could easily slay two mythicals, it seems I am still very shallow in the application of rules."

"If I had changed from palm to slicing at that angle, could I have caused him harm?"

Images of himself appeared in Ye Qiu’s mind, while the actions of the man in black remained unchanged. He changed his moves repeatedly, evolving continuously in his mind, making up for his deficiencies.

This period of seclusion lasted ten days.

Jin Shanshun also made significant progress during these ten days, with occasional guidance from Elder Mo and the effects of elixirs making his growth so rapid that it could be described as skyrocketing; he even advanced to the mid-legendary realm, not far behind Ye Qiu.

Having his own thoughts, since choosing to follow Ye Qiu, Jin Shanshun was determined not to be a burden to him. Seeing his diligence, Elder Mo did not mind giving him further guidance.

On the eleventh day, Ye Qiu emerged from seclusion.