Chapter 803

Chapter 803: Ye Xingge

“You don’t need to stick around anymore; go do whatever you want,” Xu Fan said to the two disciples still lingering by his side.

“Master, I’ll go keep Tian’er company,” Li Xingci said, bowing before leaving with Su Rantian.

“Master, I’m heading out to find some inspiration!” Zhou Kailing chimed in, about to leave, but Xu Fan stopped her.

“Remember, if anything happens, call Grape. If Grape can handle it, let her. If she can’t, I’ll step in. But you must not take matters into your own hands,” Xu Fan warned.

“Master, I’ve always been well-behaved and won’t stir up trouble for you,” Zhou Kailing replied earnestly.

“Go on, then.”

The Valley of Myriad Paths was only a few thousand miles from the City of Myriad Ways, so Xu Fan decided to fly straight there.

A lark formed from condensed wind energy materialized, and Xu Fan settled onto its back as it soared toward the Valley of Myriad Paths.

High above, Xu Fan gazed at the sprawling landscape below, feeling a wave of nostalgia.

“No wonder this middle thousand world has thrived for millions of years—its foundation is truly remarkable,” Xu Fan mused, looking down at the mortal kingdom.

He noticed that cultivation had become widespread among the common folk, and after millions of years of development, over 90% of mortals now had some degree of spirit roots.

Just then, a young man on a flying sword sped up from behind and pulled alongside Xu Fan.

“Are you heading to the Valley of Myriad Paths, senior?”

The handsome young man, riding his flying sword, was only at the Golden Core stage of cultivation.

Xu Fan glanced at him and nodded.

The boy had good potential and a solid foundation—likely an outstanding disciple from a prominent family or sect.

“Are you from another cultivation world?”

“If you’re going to the Valley of Myriad Paths, you can follow me and save a good amount of Immortal Jade,” the young man added with a grin.

“I’ve heard the Valley of Myriad Paths is overseen by the Myriad Ways Gate. Are you a disciple of the Myriad Ways Gate, young friend?” Xu Fan asked with a smile.

Judging by the young man’s bone age, he couldn’t be more than fifty—practically a child in Xu Fan’s eyes.

“The Myriad Ways Gate, swordsmanship lineage. A direct disciple greets you, senior.”

The young man saluted Xu Fan respectfully from his flying sword, his posture steady and his expression genuine.

Xu Fan couldn’t help but feel a flicker of approval. This young man had potential.

With his bright, handsome appearance and straightforward demeanor, he carried himself with the grace of someone from a prestigious sect.

“Come up and talk,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

The young man didn’t hesitate. He leapt from his flying sword and landed gracefully on the back of the lark.

“You’re taking me to the Valley of Myriad Paths—how much Immortal Jade will I save, and how much do you want?” Xu Fan asked bluntly.

“I feel a connection with you, senior. To guide you to the Valley of Myriad Paths, you’ll only need to pay 1,800 Immortal Jade.”

“As for the rest, you can reward me with five Immortal Jade,” the young man replied, having been taught not to hide his intentions too much when dealing with someone of higher cultivation.

He had earned the right to enter the Valley of Myriad Paths during the ten-year Sect Competition.

This privilege could also be transferred to others, but it required a payment of 1,800 Immortal Jade.

This is considered a hidden perk from the Myriad Ways Gate for its disciples.

“You’re not greedy; you saved me 200 Immortal Jade. Even asking for 50 wouldn’t have been too much.”

A giant bird with a wingspan of a hundred meters soared across the sky. On its broad back, Xu Fan smiled as he looked at the young swordsman.

“With a bit more talent and fortune, he’d definitely be another main character.”

“I wouldn’t dare be greedy, senior. Five Immortal Jade is enough for me,” the young man said with a smile.

“What’s your name?”

“Ye Xingge.”

Hearing the name, Xu Fan paused thoughtfully before nodding slowly. “A good name.”

The top surname in the Xianxia world—it had to be a good one.

Xu Fan decided to form a favorable connection with the young man, Ye Xingge.

The lark flew swiftly, and soon a vast valley came into view.

“Senior, the Valley of Myriad Paths is just ahead.”

“Do you want to enter now, or should we prepare first?” Ye Xingge asked.

“Is preparation necessary?”

“If a senior is heading to the Valley of Myriad Paths, it’s likely because a certain path has hit a bottleneck, and you’re seeking a breakthrough.”

“Before entering, sit in meditation for three days, clear your mind, and ensure your spiritual energy reaches full circulation. This makes it easier to grasp deeper laws of the path inside the valley,” Ye Xingge explained.

“Ah, I see.”

“Then I won’t need that. Just take me straight in,” Xu Fan said.

“…” Why won’t this senior take advice?

The entrance to the Valley of Myriad Paths was a wide road, a hundred meters across.

The path was paved with crystal stone steps, ordinary in appearance, but the natural runes formed over tens of thousands of years on the stones were incredibly valuable.

Walking this path could deepen one’s understanding of the path in a short time.

Few people were on the road now—only a handful of Myriad Ways Gate disciples.

“This place used to be crowded, but ever since the Immortal Realm’s business association arrived, fewer people come to the Valley of Myriad Paths. Sometimes, you won’t see anyone for an entire day.”

“These are natural runes formed from the path laws that overflow from the Valley of Myriad Paths,” Ye Xingge explained.

“Don’t Myriad Ways Gate disciples walk this path multiple times a day?” Xu Fan joked.

“The sect rules allow us to walk it only once a year. I’m only here this time thanks to you, senior,” Ye Xingge replied with a smile.

After finishing the crystal stone path, they arrived at the gate of the Valley of Myriad Paths.

Ye Xingge produced a token, and Xu Fan handed over 1,800 Immortal Jade.

“I’ll wait for your return outside, senior. I wish you success in comprehending the path you seek,” Ye Xingge said, bowing.

The standard price for someone like him selling a spot was 50 Immortal Jade, though he could push it to 100 if he wanted.

In the past, when the valley was crowded, he didn’t even need to ask—someone would always help him find a buyer.

He had planned to save the spot for later, but after meeting Xu Fan, he felt compelled to approach him.

Impressed by Xu Fan’s demeanor, he decided to form a good connection.

A storage bag flew toward Ye Xingge in a flash of light.

“Don’t wait around. Go do what you need to do. We’ll meet again if fate allows.”

Xu Fan’s tone was casual as he strode into the Valley of Myriad Paths.

Ye Xingge opened the storage bag and found 200 Immortal Jade and a Spiritual Sword perfectly suited to his swordsmanship.

He stared at the contents, lost in thought for a long time.

A steward guarding the Valley of Myriad Paths approached and smiled at Ye Xingge. “I can’t figure out that senior, but anyone I can’t figure out must be wealthy in Immortal Jade.”

“You’ve done well, kid. You shouldn’t have to worry about treasures now,” the steward said with a laugh, having met Ye Xingge a few times and knowing his situation.

“Do good deeds without worrying about the future. If your heart is clear, your sword intent will have no regrets,” Ye Xingge murmured, recalling the words his master had told him after he joined the sect.