Chapter 46: A Heaven-Grade Surprise

Having already prepared himself mentally, Ye Cha felt no burden. However, as he gazed at the jade slip in his palm, completely devoid of light, he couldn’t help but question his life choices.

‘Could it be that the Ruyi Pavilion of the Lingtian Sect actually housed cultivation techniques with no rank at all?’

‘And by some cruel twist of fate, he was the one to pick it.’

‘While he knew his five-spirit root aptitude was utterly useless, surely it wasn’t *this* bad!’

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“Hahaha, what good is being handsome if your aptitude is lacking? It’s all for naught.”

“Don’t be sad, Junior Brother. Even if you can’t get a good one from the Ruyi Box, you can still choose other cultivation techniques on the first floor. Don’t be discouraged!”

“Exactly! How about this? I have plenty of time right now, Senior Sister, so I’ll help you pick out a cultivation technique later. I guarantee it’ll suit you!”

“Wang Qiuxiang, aren’t you supposed to be cultivating to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage? I’ll take care of this Junior Brother.”

“Don’t fight over him! Let me do it!”

Upon seeing Ye Cha retrieve a lightless jade slip, the surrounding onlookers erupted into a flurry of discussion. Yet, aside from a few male cultivators who felt envious of Ye Cha’s striking looks, the female cultivators unanimously offered words of comfort.

They were even on the verge of fighting among themselves for a chance to interact with Ye Cha. This sight filled the male cultivators standing nearby with bitter jealousy, causing them to lament the superficiality of these women.

‘Can handsomeness be exchanged for spirit stones?’

‘Their fawning behavior is truly despicable.’

‘Hmph! We wouldn’t want such women even if they were offered for free.’

While everyone harbored their own thoughts, Ye Cha, the person in question, had already recovered from his initial frustration. Such was life, after all.

One endured countless setbacks daily, eventually growing accustomed to them, and one’s resilience would naturally rise with each blow. Since he hadn’t expected to obtain a high-grade cultivation technique from the Ruyi Box anyway, he might as well see what type he had acquired this time.

With these thoughts, Ye Cha immediately probed the jade slip with his divine sense, intending to examine its contents.

However, the moment his divine sense touched the jade slip, a brilliant crimson light suddenly erupted from within it. Ye Cha instantly retracted his divine sense, bracing himself for any potential unforeseen circumstances.

Unlike a cultivator’s robust physique, which possessed strong regenerative capabilities, most individuals’ divine sense was incredibly fragile, save for those who specialized in cultivating it.

If injured, it would require a considerable amount of time to recover, making it a very troublesome affair. Yet, just as suddenly as the crimson light appeared, it vanished with equal swiftness.

Once the dazzling glare receded, only a soft, gentle red glow enveloped the jade slip, shining quietly in Ye Cha’s palm.

This…

Ye Cha stared at the jade slip in his hand, utterly perplexed as to what was happening. When he had observed others selecting jade slips earlier, whether they were Spirit-grade or Earth-grade cultivation techniques, they would immediately emit light upon being retrieved from the Ruyi Box.

Why was it that when it was his turn, the jade slip only belatedly glowed after his divine sense had already probed it? Moreover, what did the crimson light represent? Could it be that the Ruyi Box knew about his Heavenly Net Physique, which was why it gave him a cultivation technique emanating this red light?

In that moment, the Heavenly Net Physique, an unpredictable time bomb, caused Ye Cha’s thoughts to spiral toward the worst possible conclusions. He immediately regretted his actions, wishing he had waited until he had left the Ruyi Pavilion before investigating, thus avoiding his current predicament.

With so many cultivators around, the blinding crimson light that had just erupted could not possibly be ignored. He had finally achieved his initial plan and could now cultivate properly, only to encounter such a development. His luck was truly terrible.

As Ye Cha’s mind raced with a myriad of thoughts, the female cultivators who had moments ago been vying for the chance to accompany him now stared wide-eyed in shock, disbelief etched across their faces as they gazed at the jade slip in Ye Cha’s palm.

“Oh my goodness, it’s actually a Heaven-grade!”

“I must be seeing things! Finding a Heaven-grade cultivation technique in the Ruyi Box is utterly unheard of!”

“There’s no denying it; the evidence is right here. This Junior Brother is truly handsome and lucky!”

“Since I became an inner disciple, I’ve never seen anyone obtain a Heaven-grade cultivation technique. I always thought they only existed in legends, but I never imagined I’d witness one firsthand today.”

“No, I must call my other sisters over. They need to try their luck too!”

However, before Ye Cha could continue pondering the dreadful possibilities, someone proactively dispelled his confusion. Their tone was brimming with such excitement that it seemed as though they, not Ye Cha, were the ones who had acquired the Heaven-grade cultivation technique.

Yet, upon hearing the words “Heaven-grade,” the heavy weight in Ye Cha’s heart swiftly plummeted. The jade slip glowing with crimson light was actually a Heaven-grade cultivation technique. Fortunately, it was a false alarm.

At this moment, Ye Cha wasn’t ecstatic or elated; he was simply relieved. He resolved to leave quickly. He would examine the jade slip’s contents once he returned to his bamboo dwelling; this was not a suitable place to linger!

“Ah, I remember now! This new Junior Brother is Ye Cha, isn’t he?”

“Ye Cha? The Sect Master’s newly accepted disciple, the dark horse of the Lingtian Sect’s handsome men ranking? That Ye Cha?”

“What in the world is the handsome men ranking?”

“My heavens, I knew it! I said I’d never seen such a handsome male cultivator before. So, he’s the legendary Ye Cha. No wonder, no wonder…”

However, just as Ye Cha was thinking of making a quick exit, his identity was recognized. Immediately, the onlookers grew even more agitated, their excited gazes fixed on Ye Cha, as if a rare flower had bloomed on his face.

Seeing this, the usually composed Ye Cha couldn’t quite withstand the enthusiasm and gossip of these female cultivators. He promptly registered the jade slip with the pavilion’s steward and then swiftly departed the Ruyi Pavilion.

A trail of ‘little tails’ followed him all the way until Ye Cha ascended West Cloud Peak, where he finally shook them off. This made Ye Cha feel rather helpless, realizing that gossip truly knew no boundaries.

Fortunately, he had finally escaped. It was time to examine the jade slip’s contents.

“Ding-a-ling-ling.”

However, perhaps good things required patience, for just as Ye Cha was about to return to his bamboo dwelling to examine the jade slip, a clear, crisp bell sound suddenly echoed across West Cloud Peak.

This reminded Ye Cha of what Senior Sister Lu Xi had previously instructed: upon hearing Master shake the spirit bell, he was to immediately rush to the designated meeting point. Seeing this, Ye Cha lowered his head and glanced at the jade slip in his palm, letting out a helpless sigh.

‘I’ll have to wait and see.’

He immediately changed direction and hurried to the meeting point. By then, four Senior Sisters had already arrived, sitting upright and waiting for Shen Ruotong to appear.

When Xiong Ni saw Ye Cha arrive, she immediately waved excitedly at him, abandoning her previous quiet demeanor. Her voice, no longer soft, rang out.

“Junior Brother Ye Cha, I heard you found a Heaven-grade cultivation technique in the Ruyi Pavilion! What is it? Hurry and let your Senior Sister take a look!”

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