NOVGO.NET Chapter 1723: Debts of Gratitude from the Past
Chapter 1723: Chapter 1723: Debts of Gratitude from the Past
"Bastard!"
Elder Ice Scorpion was hopping mad.
Although she was tempted by the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Leaves, her close relationship with Hei Sha Immortal Emperor made her hostile towards Ye Feng, unwilling to back down.
"Let’s vote again!"
"Why?"
"I want the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Leaves! Fellow Elders, why do you oppose the tea leaves? If we just agree to let Ye Feng enter the Secret Realm, we suffer no loss and gain the tea leaves, why not?"
"True, it’s said this Secret Realm was created by Disillusioned Heavenly Venerable, even if Ye Feng enters, he won’t be able to destroy it, there’s no need to worry."
"Let’s vote again!"
Several elders turned to support Ye Feng, deciding to revote, which infuriated Elder Ice Scorpion.
"Alright, let’s revote,"
An elder said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, everyone had to agree.
After all, this elder had the cultivation level of the Ninety-Eighth Layer Immortal Emperor, the strongest of the eighteen elders of the Elders Council, not to be offended.
"I agree."
"I agree too."
"I oppose!"
The eighteen elders, including Elder Ice Scorpion, voted one by one, and this time, no abstentions, only for or against votes.
"The final result of this round of voting, ten elders voted in favor, eight elders opposed."
"Ten to eight, the resolution is not passed."
"Ye Feng, you cannot enter the Law’s Secret Realm."
The Ninety-Eighth Layer Immortal Emperor level elder said.
To enter the Law’s Secret Realm, the number of votes in favor must be at least twice the number of votes against, which means twelve votes are needed with no abstentions.
Ye Feng only had ten votes in favor.
Therefore, he could not enter the Law’s Secret Realm.
"Thank you, elders, for your support."
Despite not passing the resolution, Ye Feng still expressed gratitude to those who voted in favor and offered ten thousand Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Leaves.
Divided evenly, it was exactly ten thousand leaves per person.
"Thank you Sect Master Ye for the tea leaves, feel free to ask for help whenever you need."
"Sect Master Ye, thank you!"
"Ye Feng, we tried our best, but the other elders did not agree, there was nothing we could do."
The elders who received the tea leaves bowed to Ye Feng apologetically. Having accepted the tea leaves, they naturally spoke for Ye Feng.
"Thank you all for your help."
Ye Feng bowed and prepared to leave.
"Ye Feng, wait!"
The Ninety-Eighth Layer Immortal Emperor spoke.
"Ye Feng, that’s Elder Jin Hui, the strongest of the Elders Council of the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom." Xia Yao quickly introduced him to Ye Feng.
"Greetings, Elder Jin Hui." Ye Feng bowed.
"Come to my residence for a chat."
Elder Jin Hui walked towards the outside of the Elders’ Hall with his hands behind him, shrouded in fog, making his true appearance elusive.
"Alright." Ye Feng quickly followed.
Inside the Elders’ Hall.
Elder Ice Scorpion and several others stared at the retreating figures of Ye Feng and Elder Jin Hui, their expressions unfriendly.
...
Inside an old-fashioned courtyard.
Ye Feng, Elder Jin Hui, and others sat down as guests and hosts, seemingly chatting casually without focus.
"Elder Jin Hui, you didn’t call me here just for casual chat, did you?"
Ye Feng couldn’t resist asking.
"Young people really can’t hold their peace." Elder Jin Hui laughed heartily, "Sect Master Ye, honestly, why do you wish to enter the Law’s Secret Realm?"
"To absorb the Power of Laws, of course."
Ye Feng answered, which was indeed the truth.
Elder Jin Hui said, "Absorbing the Power of Laws is to enhance cultivation level, isn’t it? Although this path allows rapid progress and can help you break through to the Eighty-One Layer Immortal Emperor sooner, it tends to lead to an unstable foundation."
"I do wish to absorb the Power of Laws, but not for cultivation enhancement, rather for different purposes, ensuring a stable foundation."
Ye Feng smiled.
"Oh?" Elder Jin Hui nodded, "Since Sect Master Ye is determined to enter the Law’s Secret Realm, I have a suggestion, not sure if it’s appropriate to mention."
"Please go ahead." Ye Feng became interested.
"You know Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, right?" Elder Jin Hui asked solemnly.
"I do," Ye Feng nodded.
"Among the elders who voted against you today, two have good relations with Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, they owe him favors. If you can persuade Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, there’s hope."
Elder Jin Hui offered his advice.
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng’s breathing paused.
"However, persuading Divine Sword Immortal Emperor to convince those two elders to support you won’t be easy."
Elder Jin Hui shook his head.
"Haha, thank you Elder Jin Hui for the advice, much appreciated. I’ll take my leave."
Ye Feng swiftly departed.
Nevertheless, he knew how to conduct himself.
Before bidding farewell to Elder Jin Hui, he gave him an extra ten thousand Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea Leaves, leaving Elder Jin Hui smiling with satisfaction, feeling that Ye Feng was quite savvy.
...
Divine Sword City.
Ye Feng arrived alone.
Seeing him, Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was surprised and said, "Sect Master Ye, you... why have you returned? Could it be you wish to continue purchasing Dao Stele fragments?"
"Not at all,"
Ye Feng shook his head and disclosed his need to enter the Law’s Secret Realm, requiring the favor votes from the Elders Council of the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom.
"So that’s what it’s about!"
Divine Sword Immortal Emperor frowned, "Sect Master Ye, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but those two elders owe me important favors, I don’t want them to repay the debt now."
He had his considerations.
Having the two elders from the Elders Council of the Eternal Ancient Divine Kingdom indebted means he could ask them to repay at the most crucial time.
At that point, it optimizes benefits.
"Here are ten thousand tea leaves."
Ye Feng took out a wooden box.
Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was instantly tempted, but gritted his teeth and shook his head, "No, even a million tea leaves wouldn’t do. Favor debts are the hardest to repay, I can’t ask them to repay that favor casually."
"Not even a million?"
Ye Feng frowned.
"Yes, Sect Master Ye, I can’t help!"
Divine Sword Immortal Emperor bowed.
Hearing this, Ye Feng was speechless.
Clearly, Divine Sword Immortal Emperor highly valued the favor owed by those two elders and didn’t want to claim it back so easily.
"If that’s the case, do you recognize this?"
Ye Feng extended a hand, using the Heavenly Venerable Divine Ability "Hand of Myriad Transformations" to create a special imprint in his palm, emitting a gentle glow.
Seeing this imprint, Divine Sword Immortal Emperor was dumbfounded.
"You... how do you have this imprint?"
He trembled with excitement.
Ye Feng smiled silently.
Last time when he met the law’s soul fragment of Spirit Heavenly Immortal, she mentioned that Divine Sword Immortal Emperor owed her an important favor, just by creating this imprint, he could have Divine Sword Immortal Emperor repay.
Previously, Ye Feng kept this in reserve.
His intention was to use it at the pivotal moment, and today became that moment.
Long after, Ye Feng said:
"Divine Sword Immortal Emperor, since you recognize this imprint, you should know you owe Spirit Heavenly Immortal a favor. Today, it’s time to repay."