Free Web NovelChapter 1556: Chapter 1553: A Bold Attempt
Helian Rong heard Yang Fei say this and understood his thoughts, snorting, "In this world, how many men are truly devoted? Since you brought up this matter today, I’ll shamelessly ask you this: in your heart, is there a place for me, Helian Rong?"
Yang Fei had already thrown caution to the wind, and he would not back down at this moment, nodding, "Of course there is. Ever since back then, when you controlled me with medicine in your boudoir, you’ve been in my heart."
Helian Rong’s pretty face blushed; indeed, those days were a bit reckless.
Helian Zhan and Ouyang He both lightly coughed, turning their heads to the side.
However, Helian Rong’s temperament was straightforward, daring to love and hate. Having spoken up, she said teasingly, "Are you not afraid of your two wives now? Qin Yanyang and Tong Yunshu are not easy to deal with; aren’t you afraid they’ll get jealous?"
Yang Fei’s old face turned red with a bit of shame and sincerity in his tone: "Honestly, I’ve always had feelings for you. Although our time together in the Hidden Sect was reckless, it was deeply memorable. But when Earth changed, and the Southern Domain invaded, I had Yanyang and Yunshu by my side. I felt that thinking of you further would betray them and you, so I suppressed those feelings and never mentioned them."
He paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "Today, Senior Helian and Senior Ouyang personally came to question me. If I retreated again, how could I repay your years of waiting? Besides, I’m not a gentleman; frankly, I’m a lecherous person. Since you’re in my heart, why deceive myself?"
When Helian Rong heard his candid words, most of her resentment dissipated.
She was a person of passion, and the reason she chose to come to the Southern Domain initially was because of Yang Fei’s aloofness, feeling lost and despondent, she sought refuge elsewhere.
Later, when Yang Fei also came to Tian Nan Peak, he still didn’t seek her out alone. Her heart was filled with loss, disappointment, and sadness. She didn’t expect that today, because of her father and master’s presence, Yang Fei would reveal his true feelings.
Years of waiting and longing found an answer today. Though her heart rejoiced, she said, "You’re quite the sweet talker; I just don’t know how much of it is true."
Yang Fei hastily said, "Every word is true! If there’s any falsehood, let me be struck by lightning."
Helian Rong rolled her eyes at him and playfully said, "Enough, enough, no need for oaths."
Helian Zhan, seeing the couple’s demeanor, felt the burden in his heart drop and nodded, "That’s more like it. Rong’er, you heard him clearly. Since he pledged himself today, if he ever wrongs you, I, as your father, will not forgive him."
Ouyang He nodded and smiled, saying, "Exactly, Yang Fei, you confessed before us today, so you better do what you’ve said. Don’t think that just because you’re in the Core Formation Stage now, we old folks won’t dare to deal with you."
Yang Fei quickly clasped his hands and said, "Don’t worry, Seniors. You have observed me for years, and while I am a bit amorous, my character is not in question."
Helian Zhan, Ouyang He, and Helian Rong all nodded silently.
Towards everyone around him, Yang Fei was genuinely sincere; that was undeniable.
With Helian Zhan and Ouyang He present, Yang Fei couldn’t deepen his relationship with Helian Rong, so he asked, "Respected Seniors, your visit to the Southern Domain surely isn’t just for my personal matters? I heard Master Wan mention that the production of genetic liquid medicine has increased; what’s going on?"
Hearing this, Helian Zhan and Ouyang He exchanged glances. The former pondered for a moment and then whispered, "Yang Fei, to tell the truth, the production of the genetic liquid medicine has not increased."
Yang Fei thought, as expected.
He was aware of the production situation of genetic liquid medicine. Given the current technological level on Earth, it was impossible to increase production, and even maintaining the current output was challenging.
But if that’s the case, why has Earth’s tribute of genetic liquid medicine increased by thirty percent this time?
Whose idea was this?
Could it be that now that he’s not on Earth, people there have started messing around, trying to curry favor with the Southern Domain Cultivation World through bribes?
He couldn’t help but ask, "What exactly is going on?"
Helian Zhan sighed and revealed the truth slowly, "It’s Huang Chengcheng and Qin Huai’an who arranged this. They felt that the annual tribute of genetic liquid medicine to the Southern Domain was too much, so they devised a plan — they diluted the medicine liquid."
"Diluted?" Yang Fei showed a strange expression.
Damn, why hadn’t he thought of that before?
Helian Zhan nodded and continued, "Exactly. The two of them discussed it privately, reasoning that since it’s to be given to the Southern Domain anyway, and the genetic liquid’s effect on cultivators is probabilistic — some people awaken their potential after use, while others don’t react at all. By diluting it, as long as there’s still some effect on users, the Southern Domain can’t nitpick on it. If someone questions its effectiveness, they could attribute it to differences in constitution or luck, and no one could blame us then."
Yang Fei fell silent.
After a moment, he rubbed his forehead and smiled bitterly, "They sure have guts. But if Shang Qing Sect or other sects find out, there might be trouble again — it’s not easy for Earth to have its peace now."
Ouyang He chimed in, "Indeed, when we learned of it, we were anxious. Although they meant well, trying to conserve genetic liquid for Earth’s future needs, this approach is somewhat unethical."
Yang Fei took a deep breath, calming himself, "How many people know of this so far?"
Helian Zhan replied, "Besides Huang Chengcheng and Qin Huai’an, only Brother Ouyang and I know. We came to the Southern Domain to visit Rong’er and to discuss this with you to see if this course of action is viable, or if it should continue in the future."
Yang Fei nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Do you have any of the diluted genetic liquid with you? Let me take a look."
Ouyang He quickly produced a small bottle.
Yang Fei took it and looked at it. It appeared no different from before dilution. He opened the cap and sniffed it; the life qi mechanism was still potent.
He thought for a bit and took a sip.
The taste hadn’t changed at all.
Moreover, upon ingestion, the feeling of energizing his body manifested immediately. The effect was intact.
He smiled and said, "Not much of a problem. Heh, why didn’t I think of this before?"
Helian Rong and Ouyang He also smiled. freewёbnoνel.com
Helian Rong chuckled, "I just wonder about the long-term effectiveness and whether it will arouse suspicion over time."
Yang Fei scoffed, "What suspicion? If there’s no effect after use, it’s due to the user’s lack of compatibility with the genetic liquid, or perhaps they’re not destined to benefit from it. How can they blame the genetic liquid? As long as some benefit, it’s enough, heh."
Ouyang He remarked, "It’s only diluted a bit; the effects are still there, possibly even enhanced."
"Oh?" Yang Fei was taken aback, then an idea dawned on him, "Senior, are you suggesting that by increasing the quantity, more users mean a wider net, potentially leading to unexpected surprises?"
Ouyang He nodded, "Huang Chengcheng and Qin Huai’an considered this possibility when they made the decision."
Yang Fei said, "Then, let’s wait and see; time will provide the answer."
