Chapter 4

Ye Jiangling stayed at the Ye family for seven days before leaving.

Before she left, she left many good things for Ye Jiangchuan.

Ye Jiangchuan saw her off for ten miles before returning home.

There were still thirteen days until New Year's Day, and all that was left was to wait quietly.

Just as he returned to his residence, he found someone in the house.

His mother, Chen Xiangyun, had turned the room upside down.

The thirty taels of silver left by his sister, several sets of robes, and a lot of dried meat were all dug out.

Fortunately, Ye Jiangchuan had already changed into a new set of clothes, or they would have been taken away too.

Ye Jiangchuan looked at her and said calmly, "Mother, what are you doing?"

Chen Xiangyun looked at Ye Jiangchuan awkwardly and said,

"Son, these things are of no use. You are always so foolish. I provide for you, so you won't starve."

"Your twenty-fifth brother is in the prime of his growth. Give these to him."

"Leaving them to you is a waste!"

Ye Jiangchuan sighed deeply. These were all lifeless objects, and it didn't matter if he didn't keep them.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Chen Xiangyun waved her hand, and the servant packed everything up.

Chen Xiangyun then said, "Son, did your sister leave you any pills?"

"Body-cultivation pills, the Essence Body Pill!"

"Eating one can greatly enhance your body's potential. Did your sister leave any for you?"

Ye Jiangchuan was speechless. He couldn't help but get angry and said, "Mother, who is the fool, you or me!"

"Even if there were Essence Body Pills, I would have eaten them long ago. Do you want me to cut open my stomach and dig them out for my brother?"

Shocked by Ye Jiangchuan's outburst, Chen Xiangyun lowered her head and said after a long pause,

"Son, I know you are not foolish."

"But your body is too weak. If you act foolish, you won't have to follow the clan rules and risk your life. Your sister, who has married well, will definitely help you, and you will have a life of no worries."

"Your brother is different. When he reaches the age, he will have to go out and fight according to the clan rules."

"So, no matter what, if your brother is stronger, he will have a better chance of survival."

"Don't resent me, son. I have no choice!"

Ye Jiangchuan sighed deeply and said, "I understand, Mother!"

"If I had them, I would share them with my brother!"

Chen Xiangyun smiled and left with the packages.

Lying on the cold bed, Ye Jiangchuan looked at the ceiling, silent.

He felt an indescribable pain and missed his parents from his past life.

Biting his teeth, he got up, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate.

The Ye family had three cultivation techniques: the *Wood Leaf Condensation Technique*, the *Kunji Xunfeng Tri-Elemental Qi*, and the *Mountain Moving and Peak Replacing Technique*.

Among them, the *Kunji Xunfeng Tri-Elemental Qi* required special physical qualities to cultivate, and the *Mountain Moving and Peak Replacing Technique* was difficult to cultivate and prone to spiritual deviation. Therefore, most of the Ye family disciples cultivated the *Wood Leaf Condensation Technique*.

The *Wood Leaf Condensation Technique* allowed the Ye family disciples to cultivate from the first level of Body Cultivation, Qi Condensation, all the way to the tenth level of Body Fusion.

However, to break through the Body Cultivation realm and advance to the Qi Condensation realm, the *Wood Leaf Condensation Technique* was far from enough, and it depended on luck.

Ye Jiangchuan awakened at the age of eight and had been cultivating the *Wood Leaf Condensation Technique*. Due to his poor physical condition, he had only reached the second level of Qi Dispersion after nearly six years of cultivation.

His brother, Ye Jiangyan, started cultivating at the age of seven and, after one year, had passed through Qi Condensation, Qi Dispersion, and Ice Muscle, directly entering the fourth level of Flesh Cultivation. Now, at eleven, he had already reached the sixth level of Bone Refinement and would have broken through to the seventh level of Blood Ignition if not for the clan rules.

After cultivating for a while, Ye Jiangchuan sighed deeply, having made no progress. His body was still stiff, and he remained at the second level of Qi Dispersion.

He could only look forward to the moment of New Year's Day.

Time passed slowly, and finally, it was New Year's Eve of the Taiyi Calendar year 2163029.

His stepfather, Ye Ruoshui, finally appeared again. This year, Ye Jiangchuan had only seen him twice and heard him speak three times.

He brought his five concubines and eight children to the Ye family ancestral hall.

Among Ye Jiangchuan's thirteen siblings, five had either reached the age of eighteen or the seventh level of Body Cultivation and had left Baiqi Village according to the clan rules.

They had to serve in the military in the outer regions for five years and then settle down in other areas.

The other Ye family disciples from the four branches were also present.

Everyone gathered, and the ceremony was presided over by the head of the main branch, Ye Ruokong, to worship the ancestors.

Ye Ruokong was not only the head of the Baiqi Village Ye family but also the village chief, in charge of all civil affairs in the region.

Under his direction, the ancestral worship ceremony lasted the entire afternoon, followed by the family's New Year's Eve dinner.

In this world, women could cultivate and were as powerful as men. They also fought and bled in battles against demons, so women could participate in the ceremony without being excluded.

During the banquet, various spiritual foods and thick spiritual porridge were served. This time, Ye Jiangchuan did not secretly keep any for himself but ate heartily to nourish his weak body.

He already had eleven gold essence coins, enough to draw a card!

He didn't mind spending a few dozen essence points to nourish his body and enjoy himself.

After the banquet, the first watch of the night sounded, and the women and children could return to sleep. Only the head of the fifth branch or the clan elders stayed in the ancestral hall to keep watch.

Ye Jiangchuan returned to his residence but didn't sleep. He didn't even light a lamp, lying on the bed and entering the tavern, waiting quietly.

Looking at the waiter who looked like Bai Zhantang, Ye Jiangchuan chattered aimlessly:

"Are you Bai Zhantang?"

"Xiaobai, do you know the Plum Blossom Pointing Technique?"

"Xiaobai, have you eaten?"

"Xiaobai, give me two taels of wine!"

But the waiter remained motionless, giving no response. Ye Jiangchuan was just passing the time and suppressing his anxiety.

Please, please, give me a card worth having, or it will be another wasted year!

Time passed slowly!

Finally, the third watch of the night sounded, marking the end of New Year's Eve and the beginning of New Year's Day of the Taiyi Calendar year 2163030.

Without hesitation, Ye Jiangchuan's tavern began to change.

The original Tongfu Inn instantly transformed into a modern bar.

A middle-aged man with a long face like a donkey, white hair, and a tall stature stood there, polishing a glass.

This bartender was the first time Ye Jiangchuan had seen him. He nodded and said, "Hello?"

The bartender gave no response. Ye Jiangchuan shook his head and said, "Hello!"

He answered himself, took a deep breath, and looked at the sign on the bar.

The original "Fresh Meat as Fresh as Ever" had disappeared along with the tavern, replaced by a new card.

Ye Jiangchuan suddenly knelt down and bowed to the bar.

He silently prayed, "Please, please!"

"Great Sage, all the gods and Buddhas, unknown beings, help me, give me a chance. I need the power to change my life, give me a chance!"

"Living again, I don't want to waste my life. I want to live a meaningful life and not let this life be in vain!"

With a final roar, "Give me a chance!"

He stood up and looked.

The number of gold essence coins under the card had changed from one hundred to ten. Although it was only a quarter of an hour, it was a miracle for Ye Jiangchuan!

His heart raced as he carefully looked at the card.

Card: Trace the Origin

Level: Common

Type: Secret Technique

A basic spell of the Taowei Sect, Trace the Origin, can trace the origin of all things, see through the sky and earth, and understand the essence of everything...

Part of a set, can be combined with the card "Go Against the Current" to form the set "Trace the Origin and Go Against the Current"!

The final line: "Do not be discouraged in adversity, do not be arrogant in prosperity, the true essence of heaven and earth lies in the heart."

For some reason, seeing the final line, Ye Jiangchuan's heart raced. His intuition told him that this was it. Without any hesitation, he tapped the card.

Instantly, the gold essence coins decreased from eleven to one, and the card on the bar, gathering countless spiritual lights, turned from virtual to real and fell into Ye Jiangchuan's hands!

Card: Trace the Origin

"Do not be discouraged in adversity, do not be arrogant in prosperity, the true essence of heaven and earth lies in the heart."

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"Do not be discouraged in adversity, do not be arrogant in prosperity." This is what I truly want to say, to everyone and to myself. Persist and strive, write this book with all my heart, and do not be discouraged. Let's all encourage each other!

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