Not long after, Grandmaster Ziyun arrived with a large group of elders upon receiving the news.
Putting aside Ye Fan's unforgettable culinary skills, the meat of the carved demon alone was immensely beneficial for their cultivation.
Accompanying them was Senior Sister Ziyan, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.
It turned out that after Ziyan awoke previously, although her body was fine, she needed a period to consolidate and adapt after breaking through to a new realm.
She had only just emerged from seclusion today.
During the meal, Grandmaster Ziyun specifically arranged for Ziyan to sit next to Ye Fan.
As for her intentions, only she herself knew.
Overall, everyone was very satisfied with the meal, constantly praising Ye Fan's improving culinary skills.
Seeing everyone eating so happily filled Ye Fan with a sense of contentment.
The most excited person, however, was Li Mingbai.
To be able to eat with the Sect Master and a group of elders today was something he would never have dared to imagine before!
It was like a dream!
What excited him most was that during the meal, the Sect Master had actually permitted him to audit classes in the inner sect!
The happiness was too sudden!
After the meal, Ye Fan generously gifted the remaining carved demon meat and ingredients to Grandmaster Ziyun.
Though frugal, he was not stingy.
These items, if kept for himself, would only become ingredients, but they were clearly more suitable for the elders.
Grandmaster Ziyun initially wanted to refuse, but after considering it, she accepted.
After two months of getting along, she felt she understood her disciple quite well.
She believed that even if she refused now, he would surely find someone to deliver it to her later.
Talented, diligent in cultivation, and so filial.
Grandmaster Ziyun suddenly felt she was incredibly fortunate to have such a good disciple!
"Senior Brother Ye, since there's nothing else, I'll take my leave," Li Mingbai said, carrying a garbage bag after helping to clear the dishes.
The garbage was what he had collected while helping to tidy the room earlier, filling a large bag.
"Thank you for your hard work, Junior Brother Li," Ye Fan said politely, "It's getting dark, be careful on your way down the mountain."
"It's no trouble, no trouble," Li Mingbai said, happily carrying the garbage down the mountain.
Soon, only Ye Fan and Ziyan remained on the mountaintop.
"Thank you for your help previously, Junior Brother. I was able to preserve my life," Ziyan said respectfully, bowing. "In the future, if there is anything you need, Ziyan will not hesitate!"
"You are too kind, Senior Sister Ziyan," Ye Fan quickly helped Ziyan up. "We are fellow disciples, there's no need for such formality."
Ziyan didn't insist further.
Great kindness needs no words of thanks.
Ye Fan's kindness was like a rebirth to her, and more words would be meaningless.
She only needed to remember it in her heart.
However, Ziyan also felt a touch of sadness.
Her master had told her earlier that her junior brother had already reached the Nascent Soul realm.
Nascent Soul, which was the same realm as the Sect Master and the elders…
If it were in the past, she could have aspired to protect her junior brother for a lifetime. But now, at only the tenth level of Foundation Establishment, who knew who would be protecting whom…
This was also why Ziyan hadn't prepared a gift of gratitude.
She simply couldn't think of any other way to repay his kindness.
"Oh, right, Junior Brother, will you be participating in the exchange competition in half a month?" Ziyan asked curiously.
She was quite surprised by her junior brother's sudden advancement to a Nascent Soul mighty figure.
However, she felt no jealousy, only happiness for Ye Fan.
And she couldn't be sure if it was an illusion, but she felt that Ye Fan seemed even more handsome than before.
Was it due to the advancement in his cultivation?
"I won't be participating," Ye Fan said with a smile, shaking his head. "I'll congratulate you in advance for a triumphant victory, Senior Sister Ziyan."
Upon hearing this, Ziyan didn't press further.
Ye Fan's refusal didn't surprise her.
It was just that the younger generation of the Ziyun Sect seemed to be lacking in talent, and their results in the competition were likely to be bleak.
Oh well!
Since she couldn't force her junior brother, she would have to strive her best then!
Meanwhile.
Li Mingbai carried the garbage bag all the way to the Ziyun Sect's garbage disposal area.
Normally, the daily waste of these cultivators was piled up here, and someone would later take care of it.
Casually dumping the garbage on the ground, Li Mingbai prepared to leave.
Having the honor of dining with the Sect Master and the elders today, and even being permitted to audit the inner sect, felt like a dream to Li Mingbai!
Regardless of anything else, he would likely be too excited to sleep tonight!
Just as he was about to leave, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of something.
It was a book.
A book with its cover soaked to the point where its title was illegible.
Li Mingbai immediately picked up the book with curiosity.
He thought about it; cultivators had specific methods for disposing of waste like discarded magical artifacts and pills, so the daily waste of cultivators was not much different from that of ordinary mortals.
At least, books wouldn't typically be found among it.
As Ye Fan's biggest fanboy and future right-hand man, Li Mingbai was very curious about what books Senior Brother Ye usually read.
"Since Senior Brother Ye threw it away as garbage, it should be alright for me to take a look, right?" Li Mingbai reassured himself and then curiously opened the first page.
The first page contained only a few words.
This cultivation technique was written by the will of the Heavenly Dao. Cultivating it to great perfection could result in an indestructible physical body and longevity equal to heaven and earth.
It was called.
The Eternal Indestructible Art!
Li Mingbai's hands began to tremble violently.
His breathing grew heavy!
His heart leaped into his throat!
Li Mingbai dared not look further and quickly tucked it into his chest, heading towards his own residence.
He understood.
He completely understood!
Senior Brother Ye would naturally not carelessly discard such a terrifying cultivation technique as garbage.
Therefore, the truth was clear.
It must be because he had performed well previously that Senior Brother Ye used the excuse of disposing of garbage to bestow this peerless divine art upon him!
I, Li Mingbai, have finally made it!!!
Father, Mother, your son has finally become successful.
He is about to make a name for himself!!!
Despite feeling as though the world was collapsing within him, Li Mingbai still tried his best to appear calm.
He now felt as though countless people were secretly watching him, coveting the peerless cultivation art on his person!
Along the way, Li Mingbai's heart remained lodged in his throat.
Only after returning to his residence and locking the door did Li Mingbai finally let out a long sigh.
However, he felt this was still not secure enough and quickly drew the curtains and shut all the windows tightly.
Then, Li Mingbai wrapped himself in his blanket before quietly opening the "Eternal Indestructible Art."
The cultivation methods within the book were too profound for Li Mingbai, a mere mortal at the Qi Refining stage. He could barely understand the content of the first two pages.
Memorizing the parts he could understand, Li Mingbai prepared to attempt cultivation.
However, before cultivating, there was a problem to resolve.
What if someone sneaked in and stole his precious cultivation art while he was cultivating?
He had to find an absolutely safe place to hide it first!
Under the bed was not safe.
In the cabinet was not secure.
In the drawer was not safe.
...
Li Mingbai sighed, took the book out from the pit, and refilled the hole he had just dug.
Still not safe...
Just as Li Mingbai was in great distress, a flash of inspiration struck him!
Right!
This place was absolutely safe, and no one would ever find it!
Li Mingbai smiled slightly.
He tucked the "Eternal Indestructible Art" into his crotch.