Chapter 416: Chapter 416 Orn’s Persuasion Ye Chen’s Heart Fluttered
Blood Asura, Dark Princess, and Genggeng saw the Pill Master and excitedly ran over.
"Big sister!"
"Big sister!"
"Big sister!"
The four of them hugged each other excitedly.
At this moment, Ye Chen also noticed that the aura around the Pill Master was significantly different, with a presence that was subtly more imposing than Blood Asura and Dark Princess combined.
Ye Chen approached Elder Orn and bowed.
Ye Chen still held a great deal of respect for Elder Orn in his heart.
Elder Orn greeted Ye Chen warmly: "Sit."
Ye Chen sat down across from Elder Orn.
"Uncle Goat!" Genggeng jumped into Elder Orn’s arms with a giggle.
Elder Orn laughed and patted Genggeng on the head, handing over a fresh jug of Jade Dew.
Genggeng giggled, hugging the Jade Dew and drinking it happily.
"You’ve improved quite a bit since we last saw each other." Elder Orn remarked with a smile.
"Not really, it’s just through hard work and leveling up." Ye Chen replied with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Elder Orn suddenly furrowed his brow and said with curiosity: "Your body has become much stronger compared to before. To my knowledge, the only things capable of improving the body are the Star Fruit of the Star Spirit Race and the Holy Wood Fruit of the Holy Wood Race. Could it be?"
Ye Chen was taken aback, not expecting Elder Orn to see through his body’s changes with a single glance and even guess the reason. It seemed Elder Orn’s strength was far beyond his imagination.
In front of Ice Soul, he still had the courage to resist, but in front of Elder Orn, this courage was completely gone.
"That’s right, not long ago I went to the Land of the Far North and consumed the Holy Wood Fruit given to me by Elder Yu Mu of the Holy Wood Race in the Thousand Stars Forest."
Ye Chen recounted the events.
Elder Orn listened, nodded approvingly, and said: "Not bad, your luck is not ordinary. This Holy Wood Fruit of the Holy Wood Race is extremely rare, and you even became friends with Yu Mu’s daughter. Young man, seize the opportunity. The little girl of the Holy Wood Race is interested in you. If you can win her over, the help you get won’t just be a little bit! Haha!"
Elder Orn laughed heartily after speaking.
"Elder, you jest. After all, I am human, and they are monsters."
Ye Chen said.
Upon hearing this, Elder Orn snorted and waved dismissively, saying: "Oh, you have to broaden your horizons. Don’t you know the concept of simplicity? Look at the little girl from the Holy Wood Race and your pets—do they differ from humans?"
Ye Chen thought for a moment, eventually shaking his head.
"Exactly, there is no difference. ’Monsters’ is just what you call us. Like us, there’s also division within our races, but essentially no difference at all. There’s countless examples of races integrating and reproducing. Open your heart completely, listen to my advice, bringing them into your fold will greatly benefit you!"
Elder Orn advised like someone with experience.
Ye Chen nodded, surprisingly not repulsed, and thought he was even better off than Xu Xian.
Elder Orn took out two pills and handed them to Ye Chen, one emitting a dazzling red light, the other a bright green glow.
Curious, Ye Chen asked: "Elder Orn, what are these?"
"These are two pills I prepared specially for the Pill Master. One is a Promotion Pill, which can elevate the Pill Master to the Immortal Beast Tier. The other is an Experience Pill, as agreed before to level up ten levels. You’re smart, knowing that the higher you reach, the slower leveling becomes, so you quietly elevated the Pill Master by five levels. Now, this experience is for another three levels, bringing the Pill Master to level 45."
Having said this, Elder Orn placed the two pills in front of Ye Chen.
Ye Chen was astonished as he looked at the two pills.
The Experience Pill was one thing, but the key was the Promotion Pill!
To understand, not even the System Mall had such a thing, and Blood Asura’s promotion was due to the activation of the Dark Saint Hall!
Yet, Elder Orn had such an item in his possession!
Elder Orn noticed Ye Chen’s shock and said with a smile: "It’s nothing, really. This Promotion Pill has quite stringent requirements. If the Pill Master didn’t meet them, I wouldn’t have kept the Pill Master around. Initially, it didn’t quite meet the criteria, but now it completely does, so let’s let the Pill Master use it."
Ye Chen felt a surge of emotion and said: "Thank you, Elder Orn, I truly do not know how to repay you."
Elder Orn not only taught the Pill Master forging techniques but also assisted in leveling up. Ye Chen truly couldn’t understand Elder Orn’s motives, which made him feel a bit uneasy.
Elder Orn smiled and said: "No need to worry, my young friend. I might need the Pill Master’s assistance in the future, so I hope you won’t refuse when the time comes. Don’t worry, that time is still far off."
Elder Orn, being exceptionally wise, clearly saw through Ye Chen’s concern. After all, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and Elder Orn indeed had his own plans. Revealing as much was akin to giving Ye Chen a reassurance.
Ye Chen felt much at ease. Anyone who could ask for help from Elder Orn, who was level 88, certainly wouldn’t have a simple task, certainly not something Ye Chen could handle as of now.
Ye Chen nodded and said: "No problem, just give me a call when the time comes, and I’ll come for sure."
Elder Orn nodded and continued, "Reach level 70 as soon as possible! That’s when your power will see a qualitative leap."
"Hmm? Why?"
"Haven’t you noticed the absurdly high attack power of those above level 70? You’re at level 43 with just about seventy thousand combat power, whereas mine is close to seven hundred thousand, a tenfold difference, yet the level gap is just twice."
Ye Chen had noticed this and curiously asked: "Why is that?"
"Because upon reaching level 70, your pet will upgrade to its Complete Form, akin to a second awakening, resulting in a multi-fold increase in combat power. Until you reach level 70, avoid making enemies with those at level 70 or above. Their power isn’t something you can contend with. Only upon reaching level 70 can you truly be among the ranks of the strong!"
Elder Orn advised.
Ye Chen nodded, indicating understanding.
Elder Orn glanced at Genggeng and said: "This Genggeng hasn’t changed much, Ye Chen, although Genggeng fears no attack, its greatest weakness is susceptibility to control. You should take a trip to the First Region, where the Earth Tier Secret Realm is about to open. See if you can gather the materials Celestial Silkworm, Earthworm, Dong Yang, Xia Xue, and Yin Yang Master within, and refine it together with the Pill Master for Genggeng to consume. By then, Genggeng won’t fear being controlled,
which will also greatly aid your strength! Don’t underestimate Genggeng; the surprises Genggeng will bring you in the future are beyond your imagination!"
Elder Orn had mentioned this more than once, but whenever asked, he would always keep Ye Chen hanging without saying anything, which left Ye Chen a bit helpless.
Ye Chen nodded and said: "Yes, I understand, Elder Yu Mu also told me, I plan to head to the First Region tomorrow, but I wonder when the Secret Realm will open, and if there’s any danger. Also, what exactly does an Earth Tier Secret Realm mean?"