【In the end, Ye Yu agreed to join the Bai family.】
【All because Bai Yuben promised that as long as he joined the Wangchuan Cliff Bai family, he could examine any cultivation techniques in the Enlightenment Pavilion.】
【The name “Wangchuan Cliff Bai family” immediately triggered some memories in Ye Yu’s mind.】
【In the previous dream while in the Northern Desolate Continent, Ye Yu had commanded the Great Yong Dynasty to trample sects underfoot.】
【At that time, he had considered casually wiping out large cultivation families as well. Among them, the Wangchuan Cliff Bai family was on the list.】
【But back then, after trampling the sects, Ye Yu was already preparing for ascension. So, he didn’t act against any cultivation families.】
【However, he still knew a bit about the Bai family of Wangchuan Cliff.】
【This cultivation family had been passed down for nearly ten thousand years. It had produced a few great cultivators at the Tribulation Crossing Realm.】
【Although none had reached the Ascension Realm, its long-standing heritage couldn’t be denied. The family likely harbored forbidden techniques.】
【This was quite a temptation for Ye Yu.】
【Besides, Bai Yuben was generous enough.】
【In the entire cultivation world, whether in sects or cultivation families, access to techniques was tightly controlled. Even the elders had to exchange for techniques based on their contribution. Yet Bai Yuben was willing to open up all techniques directly.】
【That alone made him far more appealing than most heads of sects and families.】
【With such benefits, how could Ye Yu refuse?】
【A few hours later, Ye Yu followed Bai Yuben to the Bai family at Wangchuan Cliff.】
【As a family with a long cultivation heritage, its facilities were well-established, and all the buildings exuded an ancient charm that made the place feel quite pleasant.】
【Bai Yuben gave Ye Yu an elder’s jade token. He then began explaining the basic benefits.】
【But Ye Yu didn’t have much patience for that. After a few perfunctory replies, he immediately asked about the location of the Enlightenment Pavilion.】
【Bai Yuben’s expression turned somewhat wistful.】
【No matter what, I’m the head of the family, and you’re an elder. You’re a part of the Bai family now. Shouldn’t we at least spend some time bonding? Why are you in such a hurry?】
【Of course, Bai Yuben didn’t say this out loud.】
【After all, in his eyes, Ye Yu was his lucky charm. Upsetting his lucky charm might ruin his own fortune!】
【After getting the exact location of the Enlightenment Pavilion, Ye Yu immediately headed there. Using his elder’s token, he successfully gained entry.】
【It must be said, the Bai family’s foundation was indeed impressive.】
【The Enlightenment Pavilion had three levels, containing at least a thousand cultivation techniques.】
【That was an astonishing number.】
【Without hesitation, Ye Yu began searching. His goal was clear—he sought forbidden techniques!】
【Soon, as the sky grew dark.】
【Ye Yu’s heart grew dark as well.】
【To be honest, he had really overestimated the Bai family of Wangchuan Cliff. There wasn’t a single forbidden technique here. Most of the techniques were Huang tier, with only a few at the Xuan tier.】
【As for the Earth tier, there were only two, both of them low-grade.】
【Heaven tier?】
【That kind of thing simply doesn’t exist here.】
【Ye Yu let out a long sigh towards the sky.】
【What is going on!】
【Is it really this hard to find a forbidden technique?】
【After finally acquiring a troublesome golden talent for diverting disaster, I can’t even use it—who can I complain to about this?】
【At that moment, a cup of spiritual tea was handed to Ye Yu.】
【He turned his head.】
【There stood an absolutely beautiful woman dressed in a white gauze dress.】
【Elder Ye Yu, may I ask if you’re searching for a specific technique? Why not tell me, and I’ll help you find it?】
【Ye Yu asked softly, Who are you? How do you know my name?】
【The woman couldn’t help but laugh quietly, My name is Bai Miaoling, I’m a disciple in the Enlightenment Pavilion.】
【I was there when you came to verify your elder token earlier. It had your name on it, so naturally, I recognized you. I’ve been cultivating here for many years and have seen most of the techniques. You can tell me what you’re looking for, and I’ll help you find it!】
【Hearing this, Ye Yu couldn’t help but laugh.】
【Just now, he had been in such a rush that he didn’t even notice who was standing at the entrance, but this girl seemed to have a helpful heart.】
【Maybe she really could help him out.】
【So, Ye Yu said, I want to study some forbidden techniques, so I can extract their essence to create a brand-new technique. Does the Enlightenment Pavilion have any?】
【This was something Ye Yu had thought through carefully.】
【If he openly searched for forbidden techniques, it would surely raise suspicion.】
【And if he said he wanted to cultivate them but then showed no reaction, it would certainly make others doubt him.】
【So Ye Yu used the word ‘study.’】
【I want to look, but not practice!】
【Bai Miaoling hesitated.】
【She asked cautiously, Forbidden techniques often require great sacrifices in exchange for extreme power. It’s best not to look at them!】
【Upon hearing this, Ye Yu’s heart leapt with joy. It seemed like they really had some!】
【Ye Yu put on a serious expression and said, I know the dangers of forbidden techniques, so I’ll only look, not practice. Don’t worry.】
【After hesitating for a long time, Bai Miaoling led Ye Yu to a corner of the third floor of the Enlightenment Pavilion, took out a dust-covered technique from a hidden shelf.】
【On the cover were five large words.】
【”Earthly Fiend Soul-Capturing Technique!”】
【Bai Miaoling handed it to Ye Yu, and seriously warned, Remember, you promised—just look, don’t learn!】
【Ye Yu nodded in agreement.】
【Then he flipped through it a few times.】
【It was indeed a forbidden technique, requiring the sacrifice of one’s soul to gain temporary power. The faster the soul was sacrificed, the greater the power gained.】
【Good technique!】
【This was exactly what Ye Yu wanted.】
【He repeatedly thanked Bai Miaoling, but suddenly thought of a crucial question.】
【You’re just a disciple, how do you know where the forbidden techniques are?】
【In response, Bai Miaoling softly said, Bai Yuben is my brother, and this is my family. Knowing what’s in my own house isn’t that unusual, is it?】
【Ye Yu’s mouth twitched slightly—he hadn’t expected this woman to be the family head’s sister.】
【When she said it like that, it really made sense!】
【After that, Ye Yu turned and left the Enlightenment Pavilion.】
【Not long after he left, the doors of the Enlightenment Pavilion closed tightly, and Bai Yuben’s figure suddenly appeared. 】
【He knelt on one knee before Bai Miaoling.】
【Master, I have brought down the Jade Void Hall. Here is the Jade Void Bell.】
【After speaking, Bai Yuben raised his hand, presenting a tiny golden bell no larger than a thumb.】
【You hold onto it for now, I’m not interested in it anymore. I’ve found someone far more intriguing.】
【Bai Miaoling didn’t even glance at the Jade Void Bell; instead, she looked in the direction where Ye Yu had left, smiling radiantly.】