The rest of the events did not require Ye Tian's involvement. He returned to Jiuhua Mountain Villa and, with the sun just rising, absorbed the essence of the sun.
While he was cultivating, Chen Hui suddenly appeared.
Chen Hui had been reborn three times. In her previous life, she was a powerful cultivator in the late Earth Immortal stage. In this life, she possessed dual meridians, making her a dual-meridian anomaly and a natural cultivation prodigy.
After Ye Tian absorbed the sun's essence, he turned and asked, "Up so early?"
Chen Hui replied, "You told me to rest, but my dual meridians have not fully manifested yet."
Ye Tian smiled, "So you're anxious now?"
Chen Hui nodded gently, "I remember you saying you could help my dual meridians fully manifest."
Ye Tian stated, "My cultivation was not high enough then, and I didn't have absolute certainty. Now that I've also achieved Earth Immortal, I can help you."
Chen Hui smiled, "Then what are we waiting for?"
Ye Tian said, "Follow me."
The two arrived at a palace. Ye Tian had Chen Hui sit cross-legged while he used acupuncture and medical techniques to help her open her second meridian system.
The entire process lasted over ten minutes. When Chen Hui's second set of meridians were fully opened, her body emitted a series of loud sounds. This was her spiritual and divine acupoints automatically opening.
In just a few minutes, she had spontaneously opened ten spiritual acupoints and five divine acupoints! And it seemed she would continue to open more!
Ye Tian couldn't help but sigh, "Dual meridians are truly terrifying. You will definitely surpass your previous life in this one."
Chen Hui replied, "I dare not say. After all, in the end, cultivation relies not only on innate talent but, most importantly, on one's state of mind."
Ye Tian said, "You have experienced four lifetimes; your state of mind is naturally not an issue."
Chen Hui continued, "My current cultivation is likely at the late Human Immortal stage. Next, I will enter the Profound Realm and strive for Earth Immortal. Subsequently, I will need a large amount of resources, and because my cultivation has recovered, I have remembered a treasure location."
They had previously agreed that Chen Hui would share some of the treasures left by her past life with Ye Tian.
Ye Tian asked, "Where is this treasure located?"
Chen Hui replied, "Near Mount Shu."
Ye Tian exclaimed, "That's not close. Let's take a plane."
Chen Hui nodded, "Alright."
At this moment, the fox Hu San'er also ran over and squeaked a few times at Ye Tian.
Ye Tian asked, "You want to go too?"
During this time, Hu San'er had become quite familiar with Chen Hui. It heard that they were going to Mount Shu and wanted to accompany them. Upon hearing this, it nodded.
Ye Tian said, "If you want to go, then come along. Call Shuiyue Xian. This journey is long; we need someone to chat with."
Thus, an hour later, Ye Tian, along with Chen Hui, Qi Niangzi Shuiyue Xian, and a fox, boarded a private jet bound for the Shu region.
The journey of over a thousand kilometers would take approximately two hours. Ye Tian cultivated for a while and then asked Chen Hui, "How long will it take for me to break through from the Nascent Soul stage?"
Chen Hui replied, "The subsequent Pure Yang stage is quite difficult. It requires refining the entire body with Pure Yang True Fire, and the initial stages will be extremely painful. However, I have left behind some things that can help you safely pass this hurdle."
Ye Tian's eyes lit up, "Oh, what things?"
Chen Hui said, "A Pure Yang Immortal Pill, which I obtained with great difficulty."
Ye Tian asked, "Just one? Don't you need it yourself?"
Chen Hui explained, "I have more experience than you, and the process won't be too painful. Moreover, I am confident I can pass it safely."
Ye Tian thanked her, "Thank you."
After a pause, he added, "When we get there, I want to meet the people from the Tang Sect."
Chen Hui inquired, "Do you have business with the Tang Sect?"
Ye Tian explained, "I am the leader of the Heavenly Alliance, and the Tang Sect was once a member. After the previous leader died, the Tang Sect became uncontrollable and acted on its own."
Chen Hui mused, "I wonder if the old sect leader of the Tang Sect is still alive. If he is, I might be able to help you."
Ye Tian was taken aback, "You can help me?"
Chen Hui elaborated, "In my previous life, I once saved someone named Tang Tianchen, who later became the sect leader of the Tang Sect at that time."
Ye Tian had reviewed the intelligence on the Tang Sect. The current sect leader was no longer Tang Tianchen, but Tang Xuan Si, Tang Tianchen's youngest son. Furthermore, Tang Tianchen had not passed away but had remained at the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect's current scale and strength were inseparable from Tang Tianchen's management and influence.
"Tang Tianchen is still alive, but he's very old," Ye Tian said.
Chen Hui replied, "As long as he is still alive, there should be no problem."
"Back then, what was Tang Tianchen's cultivation level?"
Chen Hui recalled, "When I was reincarnating, he was close to becoming an Earth Immortal. His aptitude was quite good, otherwise, I wouldn't have helped him. By now, he should have gone through the Earth Immortal tribulation and be at least in the Yin-Yang stage."
Ye Tian expressed some concern, "Your cultivation was higher than his back then, and now you are only a Human Immortal. If he has malicious intentions, you could be in danger."
Chen Hui pondered, "Your words have given me something to consider."
Ye Tian continued, "Therefore, I will first use my own methods. You can use your past life resources to improve your cultivation. Once you also recover to Earth Immortal cultivation, it won't be too late to help me then. After all, I will subdue the Tang Sect sooner or later; there's no need to rush."
The plane landed at an airport in the Shu region. Upon disembarking, Ye Tian selected an off-road vehicle from the garage and they drove towards the city, Rongcheng.
Rongcheng was the largest city in the Shu region, with a population of over ten million, and it was a crucial city in the southwest.
The sky was overcast that day. As the car drove into the city, Ye Tian checked into a hotel. Due to the crowd, he chose the largest suite available, a four-bedroom apartment with a living room, offering views of the riverbank.
After settling in, Ye Tian asked Chen Hui, "Where is it hidden?"
Chen Hui replied, "In a mountain. The terrain there is treacherous, and ordinary people cannot reach it."
She then provided the address. Ye Tian checked it on his phone; the mountain was now called Luolong Ridge, over two hundred kilometers from their hotel. Driving there would take at least three hours.
He said, "Let's rest first, enjoy some local delicacies, and visit some scenic spots. We'll go tomorrow."
Shuiyue Xian offered, "Young Master, the Shu region is somewhat like my homeland. If you wish to visit anywhere, I can guide you."
Ye Tian was slightly surprised, "You are from the Shu region?"
Shuiyue Xian explained, "I lived here for a few years and managed some businesses. However, I haven't managed my affairs here for some time."
Ye Tian nodded, "Let's rest for a while, then change our clothes and go out to eat."
After a brief rest, Ye Tian asked Hu San'er and Hui Li to stay at the hotel while he took the two women out to eat.
Rongcheng had many culinary delights, and Shuiyue Xian was familiar with them all. She personally drove Ye Tian and Chen Hui to a restaurant that wasn't overly crowded.
The restaurant was doing exceptionally well; the courtyard was filled with cars, and there were no seats inside.
Shuiyue Xian called for the manager and asked, "Where is your boss?"
The manager asked suspiciously, "Do you know the boss?"
Shuiyue Xian replied, "Call him and tell him Boss Shui has arrived."
The manager dared not delay and made a phone call. Upon hearing the response, the person on the other end immediately said, "Arrange the 'Heavenly Number One Room' immediately. I'm on my way!"
The manager knew they were dealing with important guests, otherwise, a boss worth hundreds of millions wouldn't be so anxious. He quickly said, "Esteemed guests, please come in!"