After Ye Tiancheng finished speaking, the great green snake disappeared.
The great green snake was always elusive, but Ye Tiancheng was used to it. However, the snake's appearance gave him a sense of reassurance.
It seemed that the divine artifacts that had helped him overcome obstacles, slay countless enemies, and achieve his high status had not left him, but were merely slumbering.
With them by his side, Ye Tiancheng felt a great sense of security. He believed he would eventually make a comeback; it was only a matter of time, and there was no need to rush.
After the great green snake left, Ye Tiancheng was suddenly overcome with extreme fatigue. Perhaps he had been severely lacking sleep lately, only managing three or four hours a night. Since he couldn't use his true qi to ward off the exhaustion, he eventually couldn't bear it any longer.
Now that he finally had an opportunity to sleep, Ye Tiancheng didn't want to miss it. He quickly closed his eyes and fell into a deep, sweet slumber. He had many dreams, and when he finally woke up, he saw Liu Lanying sitting beside him, holding a bowl and seemingly arranging things on the table.
"Liu Lanying, have I slept for a long time? I feel like I've tried to wake up several times but couldn't. I'm so sleepy."
"It's alright, sleeping more is normal. You've really been through a lot of hardship for me lately, and I've felt guilty about it. If you can sleep, at least I'll feel a little better."
These were Liu Lanying's true feelings. After her mother's passing, Liu Lanying had been consumed by grief and hadn't been able to talk much with Ye Tiancheng.
But that didn't mean Liu Lanying didn't understand. Ye Tiancheng was merely a friend, not a boyfriend. For him to have sacrificed so much for her, even if Ye Tiancheng was kind-hearted and benevolent, Liu Lanying still felt indebted and grateful.
She just didn't know what she could do to repay his kindness, as the debt was too great. Liu Lanying wondered if she could ever repay this favor even if she spent the rest of her life trying. She felt very conflicted.
"Alright, why am I dwelling on this? Such a major event has happened in your family, and I know you must be upset. I even had the opportunity to save your mother, but I was too weak then and couldn't help. I feel a bit guilty about it. As long as you don't blame me, Liu Lanying, please calm down. I just want to see you happy, just like when I first met you. Back then, you were one of the candidates, full of vitality, with your eyes filled with hope for the future. I noticed you right away and thought that a girl like you would surely achieve great things and have a bright future. Unlike now, where your eyes seem filled with despair."
What Ye Tiancheng said was true. Because Liu Lanying had lost her mother, she was deeply saddened and felt that life had lost its meaning. She had also suddenly realized the fragility of life, feeling lost and disoriented. Hearing Ye Tiancheng's words brought her back to reality.
"Okay, Brother Ye, as long as you are by my side, I will definitely be able to stand up. Believe me, although I can be fragile at times, I am generally strong. I believe I can get through this and won't disgrace you."
In Liu Lanying's eyes, Ye Tiancheng was her mentor, a guiding light on her path forward. If she didn't do well, it would be as if she was disgracing Ye Tiancheng. Even for the help he had given her, Liu Lanying felt she had to stand up.
"Then let's eat quickly. I'm hungry and want to eat something delicious. I've been too busy lately. Although there have been banquets every day, I haven't been able to eat anything."
Ye Tiancheng was indeed exhausted. Even after sleeping, his body felt weak and needed a lot of nutrients to recover. With proper nutrition, he might gradually get better, but not right now.
"Brother Ye, this is our ancestral home. That entire area belonged to our family. It used to be quite prosperous, but by my father's generation, it declined. My uncles died early, and an aunt ran away with someone, and we don't know where she went. Anyway, our family is not doing well now, and only this ancestral home remains."
Ye Tiancheng glanced at the rich array of side dishes on the table and sat down to eat. Looking out the window, it was truly a paradise. Beneath the thin, faint mist, one could see mountains and green waters. This was a place with excellent feng shui, no wonder Liu Lanying's mother was so attached to this ancestral property, fearing it might be swindled away and being extremely cautious.
Indeed, caution was warranted. This was property left to them, and it was very precious. It was a pity that the current generation was not up to par. Seeing the property left by their ancestors, these people were unable to preserve it, which was a great failure for them as descendants.
"This place is really nice. Then let's find a way to protect this ancestral home and try not to let your annoying brother ruin it all. Otherwise, you'll truly become a sinner. Although you are a woman, in my eyes, there's no distinction between genders. As a descendant of your ancestors, you should protect the legacy they built."
"I heard that this area is going to be demolished to build villas, and they're offering over three million yuan. That's a huge sum. Once this three million yuan is in hand, it will be the last thing our ancestors leave us. Unfortunately, after the three million yuan is squandered, nothing will be left. Then, when we die, how will we face our ancestors underground? We'll probably be scolded to death by them."
Liu Lanying wished she could protect her ancestors' property, but with the demolition imminent, there was nothing she could do. At this moment, Ye Tiancheng offered his opinion.
"Such a vast piece of land, and I see the surrounding feng shui is excellent. Three million is definitely not enough; three million is more like it. Don't be fooled by anyone. As long as you don't sign the contract, no one can take this land."
What Ye Tiancheng said was true, not just because of the feng shui, but also because of the fragments of the Fuxi Qin here. This was a treasure trove, hiding immense wealth and secrets.
Once cultivators sensed the aura of the Fuxi Qin fragments, they wouldn't hesitate to pay thirty million, or even three hundred million if they had the money. After all, the Fuxi Qin fragments were priceless divine artifacts. Who could resist such temptation? It was impossible.
"Anyway, my mother has left me the land deed. Brother Ye, I'll entrust it to you for safekeeping. Because there are indeed huge business opportunities hidden here, I worry I won't be able to protect it. At this time, I can only rely on you, Brother Ye."
Liu Lanying also wanted to protect this ancestral property, but she knew that as a mere woman, she lacked the strength. Ye Tiancheng, on the other hand, could command the wind and rain, and even when he was not weak, his power was immense. Liu Lanying had witnessed Ye Tiancheng's capabilities and believed that with him, no one could touch her family's ancestral property. Ye Tiancheng was the only person she could trust.
"Alright, then temporarily entrust the land deed to me for safekeeping."
Ye Tiancheng certainly couldn't carry it with him; what if it got lost? This was the most important thing to Liu Lanying. Ye Tiancheng placed the land deed in his storage space. Once it was in his storage space, no one could get to it unless someone with extremely high cultivation managed to steal his storage ring.
However, Ye Tiancheng believed that such coincidences wouldn't happen, and people wouldn't be so insane. The key was that no one knew about this information. Ye Tiancheng did things quietly, so he couldn't be discovered.
After placing the land deed in his storage space, Ye Tiancheng began to eat with peace of mind, enjoying the beautiful scenery outside. Ye Tiancheng felt as if he had come to some resort, and his mood was exceptionally good.
"The scenery outside is magnificent. It would be nice to spend some time here. It feels different from other places, like a paradise."
"Yes, my ancestors were said to be skilled in medicine and very good at treating illnesses. This place is a paradise, and many dignitaries and wealthy individuals come here seeking medical treatment. They don't lack money. I've also heard there are treasures, but we don't know where they are, and we've never thought of looking for them."
Speaking of treasures, Ye Tiancheng could now understand why Liu Lanying's ancestors possessed fragments of the Fuxi Qin. The mystery was quickly being solved.
It indicated that her ancestors were quite capable. Perhaps someone used the Fuxi Qin fragments to save a life, which is why they had such a treasure.
Besides the Fuxi Qin fragments, given their wealth, they must have left behind considerable treasures, but their location was unknown. However, this piqued Ye Tiancheng's curiosity.
"If I'm not mistaken, there must be treasures here, and I can find them. Are you interested? I want to cultivate here while searching for your family's treasures. This way, it can also help your family completely turn things around. If you sell this land, then no matter what treasures are found, they won't belong to your family anymore."
"I'm not in a hurry to return to the village. The pig farm is running smoothly, and any minor issues that arise are not significant. My assistants are in charge of everything, so I don't need to rush back. Brother Ye, why don't I search for treasures with you here? You can cultivate, as this place is rich in spiritual energy and is a good place for cultivation. We can also search for treasures together, and I'll give you all the treasures we find. I don't have any concept of money and no obsession with it. As long as I have enough money to spend, it's fine. After all, as a village chief, I don't need to buy luxury items or jewelry; I just need to live simply and do good deeds for the people."
Liu Lanying was truly too simple. Ye Tiancheng immediately agreed to her proposal. "Alright, then it's settled. We'll stay here together for a while."
However, the path to treasure hunting was arduous, and Liu Lanying feared she would be a burden. "Brother Ye, I'll be your logistics support. I don't think I can do much else, and I don't want to harm you."