Chapter 904: Ye Mo’s Worry

Ye Mo knew Yan Zheng's intentions and waved his hand. "Brother Yan, if you consider me a friend, you know I won't join the Immortal Treasure Tower. Thank you for your help. This jade card for Kong Ye Qianbei is yours."

Yan Zheng stared at the jade card, astonished by Ye Mo's generosity.

Seeing his shock, Ye Mo said, "Brother Yan, if you have nothing else, I'll rest. I plan to see Kong Ye Qianbei later."

Yan Zheng bowed. "Then I'll accept this. The Grand Manager wants me to persuade you to join, but that's not my wish. The Tower isn't suitable for you. The Grand Manager is dangerous and unpredictable. If not for him, I'd have convinced my uncle to leave already. I'll tell him you refused, but be careful. He won't let this go easily. I'm sorry I couldn't help more. Take care, Brother Ye."

Ye Mo was touched. He knew Yan Zheng was a good man, but he hadn't expected this honesty and risk. Yet, Yan Zheng’s words heightened his vigilance. Without power, he was vulnerable.

He patted Yan Zheng's shoulder. "Thank you for the warning, Brother Yan. I'll remember this."

At the door, Yan Zheng turned back. "Be wary of Qu Meiyan. She's from the demon sects, and not to be underestimated."

Ye Mo nodded.

After Yan Zheng left, Ye Mo sat pondering. He longed to take Song Yangzhu, Ye Ling, and the others from River State to a safe haven. However, stagnant cultivation yielded little progress. He needed to visit the Desert Plane Herb Valley, gather resources, and then leave River State. He also needed to meet Kong Ye; his help was crucial to deter those who shadowed him.

Just then, Mu Yiqing entered, bearing an invitation. "Brother Ye, this is from Immortal Herb Valley's Sect Leader Mingxin."

Ye Mo suspected it concerned Yan Zheng and looked at the hesitant Mu Yiqing. "Brother Mu, is there something you need to say?"

Mu Yiqing nodded. "Brother Ye, we're going. I considered requesting spirit weaving pill selling rights, but underestimated its impact. Attempting to sell them would likely lead to our destruction."

Ye Mo agreed. If he granted Mu Yiqing those rights, it would harm him; even he wasn't safe. "The spirit weaving pill isn't ready for sale. But I understand your concern." He handed Mu Yiqing two jade cards for entering the herbal plane. "I only need one; you can have the others."

Mu Yiqing, surprised to receive any, took one. "Brother Ye, one is enough."

Ye Mo, noting Lu Ming and Mu He's relative weakness, took back one card. "Then, Brother Mu, let's go together in three days."

Mu Yiqing shook his head. "I only need the card. I'll enter elsewhere. Brother Ye, you're in danger; be careful."

Ye Mo nodded, producing benefit essence and cultivation-enhancing pills. "You're nearing the Foundation Establishment State level nine peak. Take these. If I have time, I'll visit your sect."

Mu Yiqing examined the pills, shocked. "These… these are cultivation-enhancing pills?"

Ye Mo nodded. Mu Yiqing was stunned by his generosity, believing such gifts unparalleled for a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"This is too precious," Mu Yiqing protested, yet hesitated to return them.

Ye Mo smiled, pushing them back. "I'm a pill master. I have plenty. Don't worry. Form your core, and lead the Herb Pill Sect to prosperity. Perhaps I'll visit your sect in the future."

Ye Mo dismissed Mu Yiqing and returned to the hotel. He examined Ming Xin's invitation, which requested his presence at the Immortal Herb Valley's local residence for an important discussion. Ye Mo decided to see Kong Ye first, then Ming Xin.

The Pill Association held immense power, surpassing even the City Lord. Upon arrival, he heard Kong Ye's voice. "Come up. I await you on the eleventh floor."

On the eleventh floor, Kong Ye seemed to have been waiting.

"Kong Ye Qianbei," Ye Mo greeted respectfully.

Kong Ye motioned Ye Mo to sit. "If there had been a third round, how confident would you be in winning?"

Ye Mo considered. "Zero confidence."

Kong Ye smiled. "What if you used your full power?"

Ye Mo was startled. No one knew of the Mist Lotus Heart Fire. What did the old man mean? Seeing Kong Ye's calm demeanor, he realized the old man might know something. "I'd have 100% confidence."

Kong Ye nodded, unsurprised. "Others believed I let you win because of the spirit weaving pill and stopped the third round for that reason. But I feared you'd win again. You didn't disappoint. You know when to hold back. Your first answer told me that if I insisted on a third round, you wouldn't have revealed your Rare Fire Seed."

Ye Mo was shocked. Kong Ye was terrifying. If he knew, didn't that mean others of his level could also see he possessed a Rare Fire Seed? How could he be sure he wouldn't reveal the Mist Lotus Heart Fire?