Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

Li Jie saw the person who came out and noticed his strange expression, so he fell into thought.

Ye Zhenzhen, who was inside the formation, got tired after walking less than 10 miles and found a comfortable place to rest.

It's been a long time since I've walked such a long distance; it's really taking me a while to get used to it!

He casually picked some fruit from the Life Bead and ate it, making Xiao Huan next to him drool with envy.

Xiao Huan asked with a fawning expression, "Zhen'er, is this fruit delicious?"

"Delicious." Ye Zhenzhen had already seen Xiao Huan's craving look, and she did it on purpose.

"It looks delicious to me too. I wish I could try it." After saying that, she put on a pitiful look and stared at Ye Zhenzhen with her big, round eyes.

Seeing him like this, Ye Zhenzhen couldn't bear to look at him anymore, so she took out a fruit and threw it to him.

Upon receiving the fruit, Xiao Huan immediately performed a face-changing act for Ye Zhenzhen, her face instantly turning into a chrysanthemum-like smile!

While munching on some fruit, Ye Zhenzhen asked, "Aren't you a spirit? Can you eat?"

Xiao Huan looked at Ye Zhenzhen with an expression that said, "You really have no knowledge," which made Ye Zhenzhen really want to snatch the fruit back.

When Xiao Huan saw Ye Zhenzhen staring at the fruit in his hand with hostility, he immediately became obedient and said, "Yes, as long as I can cultivate into human form, I can eat."

Seeing Ye Zhenzhen's lazy and unhurried appearance, Xiao Huan continued, "It's still a long way to go. If you don't hurry, it might take you half a month to get there."

Ye Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at him, casually tossed away the fruit pit she had just finished eating, stood up, patted the dirt off her clothes, and looked in the direction of the array's core.

"I can just fly, why do I have to walk!"

After saying that, he grabbed Xiao Huan by the back of her collar and flew her into the air.

Since no one else can see it anyway, there's no need to use the sword.

With that thought in mind, Ye Zhenzhen arrived at the core of the formation in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Looking at the dried-up well, Ye Zhenzhen asked uncertainly, "Is this the core of the formation?"

Xiao Huan straightened her clothes and casually said, "Yeah!"

"The person who set up this formation is quite interesting! Setting the core of the formation on a well—is this a test of human nature?"

"What do you mean?" Xiao Huan had already tidied herself up and walked to the well, looking down.

"Destroying the well doesn't guarantee we'll get out, but keeping it ensures survival. When you're unsure if this is the core of the formation, what would you choose?"

"Well, of course I'll just destroy it. I'm a spirit, I don't need to drink water," Xiao Huan said frankly.

Ye Zhenzhen glanced at Xiao Huan and said, "What you said makes perfect sense! That's why I said it's a test of humanity. You're not human; you don't have humanity."

Xiao Huan glanced at Ye Zhenzhen and said, "I suspect you're being sarcastic, but I have no proof."

Ye Zhenzhen, there's no doubt, this is an insult implying you're not human.

The two stared at each other in a silent standoff, until Xiao Huan finally gave in.

So what would you do?

"Just destroy it!"

"But you said..."

“That hesitation isn’t something that happens when things are uncertain. I believe in you. Besides, even without this well, I won’t die if I stay here.”

Looking at Ye Zhenzhen's smug expression, Xiao Huan thought to herself, "Luckily I'm here, otherwise what would you have done!"

"Should we act now? Or wait another six months?"

"Just wait, we can still cultivate here for another six months. It's just that the spiritual energy is a bit thin, which is a little uncomfortable."

Xiao Huan nodded emphatically, "I think so too."

The two remained calmly inside the formation, completely unaware that many people outside were growing increasingly impatient.

And so, half a year slowly passed.

Ye Zhenzhen timed it perfectly, destroyed the well with a single palm strike, instantly dispelled the formation, and appeared on the high platform.

Ye Zhenzhen opened her eyes and saw that there was no one on the high platform in front of her.

Oh no, is it already too early?

Ye Zhenzhen's eyes darted around nervously, searching for others. In his mind, he was frantically complaining, "No way, no way, are these people really that useless? They can't even solve it in an hour. Am I really the first one to come out? Those three troublesome people are probably going to keep an eye on me again."

Thinking of this, Ye Zhenzhen couldn't hide her disappointment. Sigh, it seems I still need to think of a way to deal with those three.

Just as Ye Zhenzhen was lost in thought, a voice brought her back to reality.

"Third place, Ye Zhenzhen, a member of the Ye clan, took one hour."

Ye Zhenzhen immediately turned around and saw three people standing not far behind her, one of whom was recording something on a jade slip.

Ye Zhenzhen's face instantly changed from sorrow to joy, revealing an expression as if she had seen her benefactors, as she looked at the two people next to the recorder.

Good people, I will remember you well, and I will pray for you in my heart, hoping that you can help me and share some of the suspicion.

If these two could hear Ye Zhenzhen's inner thoughts, they would definitely be cursing her.

Ye Zhenzhen walked quickly to the recorder, checked his notes, and also looked to see who these two people were.

One is surnamed Wang, and the other is surnamed Zhao; they must be from those two Qi Refining families.

Seeing this, Ye Zhenzhen turned her head to look at the two of them, wondering if they could withstand Li Jie's investigation.

The two people also felt Ye Zhenzhen's probing gaze, but they didn't understand why, so they just smiled slightly at Ye Zhenzhen.

Ye Zhenzhen suddenly felt a little guilty, as if she hadn't been being fair.

Forget it, let's not harm others. Let's think of a way to kill Li Jie ourselves.

What should we do? We definitely need to think of a solution.

Two more hours passed, and almost all the people who were able to come out came out. The others were released directly by the person in charge.

Everyone looked disheveled when they came out, and after the rankings were announced, they went back to rest.

On the way back, Ye Zhenzhen noticed that Li Jie was no longer following her, but instead headed towards the courtyards of the Wang and Zhao families.

Feeling uneasy, I actually went to find them.

He hurried back to his room, took out his communication jade tablet, and sent a message to Ji Xiahan, asking if he was done with his work and if he could spare some time to come to Zhuxi County to help out.

Soon, a reply came through the voice transmission, but the voice wasn't Ji Xiahan's; it was Uncle Li's voice, saying that Ji Xiahan was busy and unavailable at the moment, but if needed, someone else could be sent over.

The two whispered and discussed it all night. Uncle Li gave Ye Zhenzhen a lot of advice before they finally reached an agreement.

With everything prepared, Ye Zhenzhen began to take action.

After telling Ye Zhenwen her plan, Ye Zhenwen looked at his sister and said, "You're really good at stirring things up! So, when are you planning to make your move?"