C15 Agreed

Next, he retrieved the Mountain and River Brush, sliced open his wrist, and meticulously inscribed runes on the corpse.

The Blood Sacrifice Charm!

This charm was designed to control the undead.

He had to inscribe it before the corpse transformed into a battle corpse, ensuring that even if it developed sentience, it could never break free from his control.

Once he completed these steps, Wang Ye hoisted the corpse onto his shoulders, deployed his True Qi shield, and leapt into the gaping pit below.

Chilly Yin Qi surged upwards, slowing Wang Ye's descent.

It took the time it would take to sip a cup of tea to reach the bottom.

The Yin Qi was emanating from a 'spring', and it was of exceptional quality.

Wang Ye positioned Cheng Hui's body over the spring, then began refilling the pit.

For every few meters filled, he affixed several sealing charms.

After spending a considerable amount of time, he finally filled the enormous pit.

Wang Ye proceeded to craft dozens of Level 3 Wood Spirit Charms and Rainwater Charms, placing them on the surrounding earth.

Soon, countless blades of grass sprouted from the soil.

A gentle rain began to fall, nurturing the fledgling plants.

Before long, the area had transformed into a lush meadow.

Although the remnants of the previous battle were not entirely concealed, no one would suspect the existence of an Eye of Yin beneath the surface.

He retraced his steps back to the city.

Upon entering, he was greeted by the pungent scent of blood and a chaotic tableau.

The Wang family's shops had been thoroughly decimated.

While the outcome was anticipated by Wang Ye, he harbored no regrets about his actions.

Had he not acted, a direct confrontation between the Pei Family and the Wang family would have left few survivors, even in victory.

On his way, he noticed that the Pei Family had dispatched over a dozen Primordial Spirit level experts to restore order.

Wang Ye then made his way directly to the Wang estate.

Liu Yue and Pei Si Si were both awaiting his arrival at the entrance. They quickly approached to greet him as he returned.

"How does it look inside?" Wang Ye inquired.

Liu Yue responded with a smile, "Young Master, the Wang family has been eradicated."

"Good, let's check the family's treasury," Wang Ye said.

As a venerable lineage in the City of Weaponry, with a thousand-year heritage, Wang Ye was eager to discover what treasures might lie within.

Upon entering the mansion, the Pei Family members were busy tidying up the aftermath of the chaos. Pei Yuanhu approached, and upon seeing Wang Ye unharmed, a smile broke across his face. "I'm relieved to see you've returned safely. And Cheng Hui...?"

"Dead."

That single word sent shockwaves through Pei Yuanhu's heart. After a moment's hesitation, he voiced his concern, "The Cheng Family won't take this lying down. How will we handle their retaliation?"

The Pei Family's support came from the Gu Family. However, they were not at the core of the Gu Family's circle, merely on the periphery. If the Cheng Family sought unrestrained vengeance, it was uncertain whether the Gu Family would come to their aid.

"It's quite simple," Wang Ye said with a laugh, sharing a plan that greatly astonished Pei Yuanhu.

"Quite simple indeed. If the Pei Mansion can secure one or two Celestial Bridge Stage experts before the Cheng Family makes their move, the problem will be resolved with ease."

The Celestial Bridge Stage was prestigious, marking one as a person of significance anywhere. Anyone considering a move against the Pei Family would have to weigh the potential repercussions carefully. At that level, being killed was no easy feat. And if one managed to escape, their family would never know peace again.

Pei Yuanhu was stunned by Wang Ye's words. "But that's impossible. Our Pei Family has only produced two Celestial Bridge Stage individuals in a thousand years, and that was four or five hundred years ago."

"Come see me tonight, and bring your pet," Wang Ye instructed.

Understanding dawned on Pei Yuanhu, his face lighting up with excitement. "Could it be?"

Wang Ye nodded in confirmation.

He had noticed that Pei Yuanhu's pet had an exceptionally pure bloodline, though it had suffered an injury that destabilized its foundation. Without a fortunate turn of events, it would struggle to progress further in its lifetime. The remedy was straightforward—a dose of the Draught of Ascendancy would suffice.

Moreover, Liu Yue's cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Primordial Spirit Realm. With the application of some secret methods later, Wang Ye could elevate another to the Celestial Bridge Stage. The only drawback was that such a move would cap her potential, confining her to the peak of the Celestial Bridge Stage.

Wang Ye was indifferent to such matters.

They soon arrived at the Wang family's treasury, where they forcefully opened the three massive doors guarding the entrance.

Instantly, a myriad of radiant treasures shone forth.

First, there were dozens of uncovered boxes on the floor, brimming with jewels, emeralds, and the like.

Deeper in, shelves displayed an array of weapons.

These weapons were of fine quality, yet Wang Ye found them unimpressive.

Additionally, numerous boxes sealed with charms were scattered about.

Wang Ye picked one, peeled off the charm, and discovered a pale golden ginseng inside.

A rich, medicinal aroma wafted through the air, invigorating the senses.

"A ginseng of five hundred years," Wang Ye noted, his eyes narrowing as he pocketed it.

He proceeded to open each box, finding various aged herbs such as polygonum multiflorum, ginseng, and ganoderma.

Still, the most venerable was the five-hundred-year-old ginseng.

Wang Ye intended to cultivate it later with the Draught of Ascendancy, potentially elevating it to a millennium-old specimen.

"Hmm? What's this?"

He opened another box to find a pill the size of a thumb.

"A top-grade breakthrough pill."

This pill was designed to aid in advancing one's level, boosting the likelihood of success.

It would come in handy for his future breakthrough to the Primal Sea realm.

All things considered, the contents of the treasury were highly valuable.

Wang Ye had taken about half, worth no less than 1.5 billion soulstones.

"Hmm?"

As he was preparing to leave, something caught his eye in a corner—a pile of oddly shaped, disassembled iron parts.

Wang Ye crouched down, examining a piece.

In his hand was a tiny, intricately crafted piece, no larger than a fingernail, engraved with a complete rune array.

"Could this possibly be..."

Moved by his find, Wang Ye chuckled as he inspected another piece.

It was indeed what he had suspected.

Pei Sisi also crouched down, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, and inquired, "Young Master, is this perhaps some kind of treasure?"

Wang Ye nodded. "I suppose so. We'll have to see if it can be fully assembled."

With that, he produced an empty storage ring and stowed the heap of metal scraps inside.

Rising to his feet, he clapped Pei Yuanhu on the shoulder. "I've fulfilled my promise to you. The Pei family's domain has now expanded a hundredfold, paving the way for boundless future achievements."

Pei Yuanhu expressed his deep gratitude. "I owe all of this to you. From this moment forward, I am at your command, ready to brave any danger without a second thought."

Wang Ye didn't take his declaration too seriously. "Alright, I'll leave the follow-up matters to you."

He then escorted the mother and daughter back to their room.

He instructed Pei Sisi to stand guard at the door while he and Liu Yue went into the bedroom alone.

"Young Master, what's this about?" Liu Yue inquired.

Wang Ye explained, "I'm going to enhance your cultivation to the Celestial Bridge Realm. Just concentrate and don't allow yourself to be distracted."

Liu Yue doubted her own ears. "Young Master, could you repeat that?"

"You heard me correctly. Just sit down and focus," he reassured her.

Liu Yue swallowed hard, quelling the astonishment within her, and forced herself to remain composed.

Meanwhile, Wang Ye, with over a hundred drops of the Draught of Ascendancy in his left hand, began to press specific acupoints on Liu Yue's body in a unique pattern.

Soon, Liu Yue's body began to shake, and her skin turned a fiery red, with white steam rising from her head.

He was deliberately sacrificing Liu Yue's potential, pushing her into the Celestial Bridge Realm by force.

Considering her questionable past, Wang Ye felt no remorse for his actions.