Jiang Ye's eyebrows twitched, and a hint of surprise, though not entirely startled, appeared on his face. He then gave a casual smile, raised his cup in a gesture, his demeanor still gentle and refined, and his voice like the tinkling of spring water:
"Brother Ye's temperament is as profound as a mountain, as contained as the sea. He is indeed an extraordinary person. Su is fortunate to have met him today!"
He slightly turned his body and raised a hand to gesture, "Come, please take a seat."
Ye Qingyun remained silent. After bowing in greeting, he took his seat at the table, holding his cup and sipping lightly. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly began, "Just now, observing Brother Su's Divine Soul Technique in operation, that wisp of flowing light, like the dawn breaking, illuminated my Sea of Consciousness, causing a certain constraint deep within my Sea of Consciousness to suddenly loosen..."
His tone was calm, yet every word was steady. In the turn of his words, there was even a hint of emotion.
"In my younger years, I once stumbled upon a remnant page of an ancient Divine Soul Secret Record, but I was never able to comprehend its core essence."
"But in that instant just now, Brother Su's secret art seemed to contain the meaning of 'the soul returns to its origin, thoughts give rise to the Dao,' which resonated deeply with what I had obtained, as if there was a great Dao resonance."
As his words fell, the four seats fell silent.
Even Zhong Tianyi couldn't help but cast a surprised glance.
Jiang Ye was slightly stunned, but a ripple stirred in his heart.
"Oh? To be able to comprehend so much from a wisp of flowing light..."
"As expected, he is the Protagonist of Destiny, with a divine and perceptive mind, and extraordinary Comprehension Ability."
His expression remained unchanged, still with a humble and gentle smile. With a light tap of his fingertip, a wisp of pure white Divine Soul flowing light once again flew from his finger, like flowing water, and like silent morning dew, slowly settling into Ye Qingyun's glabella.
At the same time, Jiang Ye praised in his heart.
Ye Qingyun's Heart-Nature was indeed the most tenacious and resolute Protagonist of Destiny he had ever seen.
Resolute Heart-Nature, unparalleled talent.
With such a Heart-Nature, it would probably be difficult to gain anything from him.
At the same time, he sighed, because Ye Qingyun had indeed inspired a sense of respect in him.
But it was a pity that they were destined not to be friends. Such a person was destined to be eliminated by him to prevent future troubles.
In the struggle for the Great Dao, the strong prey on the weak, the fittest survive, and the survivors are kings.
Only those who remain are kings.
"On this path, only I, Jiang Ye, can walk."
And only he, Jiang Ye, was enough.
Although lonely, it did not matter. As long as the Jiang Clan could forever stand at the peak of all heavens, even if he was stained with Karma and fought through countless ages, he would have no fear.
The Cultivation Technique he imparted was more complete than what Zhong Tianyi had obtained.
After all, Ye Qingyun had extensive knowledge and would not be easily deceived, but it was only an introduction.
Jiang Ye's thoughts turned, his expression still calm, and he merely said, "Brother Ye, if you have the Opportunity to comprehend it yourself, and if you gain anything in the future, you might as well come to the Su Family for a discussion, and we can research it together again."
Ye Qingyun felt quite surprised in his heart.
Su Yun was indeed so magnanimous and selfless, casually imparting a wisp of the essence of that Divine Soul secret art without any reservations.
Such breadth of mind and demeanor were extremely rare in this chaotic world of schemes and constant killing.
His gaze was solemn as he looked at Jiang Ye and said softly, "Brother Su's kindness, Ye will remember in his heart. However, if there is no reciprocation, Ye's heart will not be at ease."
"Although Ye is a Loose Cultivator, he is not without roots. He once received a Senior's Legacy and still possesses several Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities."
"Although they may not be as profound as Brother Su's divine art, they each have their own unique aspects."
He lightly flicked his sleeve, and a spiritual light flashed. Several ancient jades, Jade Slips, and bone fragments appeared out of thin air, circling above the table, all exuding a faint divine radiance.
"Brother Su, if you are interested, you may choose one as an exchange."
As soon as these words came out, Zhong Tianyi and Xiao Fan were both slightly stunned, clearly not expecting Ye Qingyun to have such a background.
Jiang Ye's eyes flashed, and his Divine Sense secretly swept over those Legacy artifacts.
He nodded secretly in his heart, but his expression did not show much fluctuation. He only smiled and shook his head, saying, "Brother Ye's kind intention, Su appreciates."
"However, forgive my bluntness, Su's current cultivation has already formed a system, and many Divine Abilities and Cultivation Techniques have been integrated. Taking other methods would easily lead to conflicts instead."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingyun not only showed no displeasure but instead laughed heartily and readily responded:
"Ye is not an obstinate person either."
"Brother Su's kindness today, Ye will remember. If there is an Opportunity in the future, I will surely repay this kindness!"
Jiang Ye smiled slightly, raised his cup, and drained it, saying no more.
At this point, the atmosphere became increasingly warm.
Xiao Fan seized the Opportunity to drain the spiritual wine in his cup, slammed the table, and said, "You two brothers are too polite. Come, our gathering here today is all due to Destiny. Why don't we drink three cups together as a vow? When we meet again in the future, we shall be sworn brothers!"
Zhong Tianyi and Ye Qingyun also raised their cups in agreement. The four clinked cups, the wine became stronger, and their conversation became more unrestrained.
However, Jiang Ye's attention had always been on Xiao Fan.
Because he truly couldn't discern the other party's origin, only feeling that his Heart-Nature was bold and unremarkable.
This, in turn, made him find it intriguing.
Before long, the conversation subtly shifted, and Ye Qingyun casually spoke:
"By the way, since Brother Su is from the Ancient Su Family, you must have some understanding of the Jiang Clan."
"Recently, I heard that Jiang Ye, Divine Son of the Jiang Clan, is making waves in the Ancient Immortal Domain. Has Brother Su ever known this person?"
"Has Brother Su ever known this person?"
As these words fell, the atmosphere subtly froze.
Jiang Ye's fingers holding the cup paused slightly, and the spiritual wine in the cup rippled, splashing out a faint aroma of wine.
His expression remained unchanged, his lips still curved in that gentle and appropriate smile. Only in the depths of his eyes, like an ancient pond rippling, did he conceal the brewing storm.
"Naturally, I know him."
His tone was calm, yet every word carried weight: "Jiang Ye is indeed a character."
"He is the nephew of our Su Family Old Ancestor, Su Qingmeng, and also the son of Empress Hongye, the Divine Son of the Jiang Clan. His background is terrifyingly powerful, and his strength is also extraordinary. He was born with an Eternal Immortal Body, sharing the same origin as the Great Dao."
"Such a person naturally attracts attention."
Jiang Ye took a light sip of wine, his expression slightly reserved, as if he did not wish to say more.
"What? Is Brother Ye interested in this person?"
Ye Qingyun smiled lightly, his expression calm, and his tone peaceful: "To be honest, Brother Su, I have some dealings with this person, so I am somewhat curious about this Divine Son."
As soon as these words came out.
Zhong Tianyi was immediately startled, his wine cup paused, revealing a look of surprise: "You actually have dealings with him? Fellow Daoist, what good fortune!"
"It is said that Jiang Ye is not only of noble status but also possesses great courage and magnanimity."
"To work under him, even if only as a follower, often allows one to leap over the Dragon Gate, and no peers in all heavens would dare to underestimate them again."
As Zhong Tianyi spoke, he involuntarily glanced at Ye Qingyun, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes.
"Brother Ye has an extraordinary demeanor. If you can form a connection with such a person, your future path can be said to be unhindered."
Ye Qingyun remained silent upon hearing this, but a smile of unclear meaning gently curved on his lips.
Originally, he had always thought that Zhong Tianyi's approach to Su Yun was merely coveting that Divine Soul secret art.
But after several cups of spiritual wine and a conversation, he found that although this person was shrewd and worldly, he was not hypocritical.
His words often showed magnanimity, and his Heart-Nature was bold and straightforward, quite similar to Xiao Fan.
He was just more composed, with profound insights and a greater sense of integrity.
Xiao Fan also interjected, "But I observe that Jiang Ye is ruthless. This Immortal War in the Ancient Immortal Domain was probably instigated by him."
"Since his appearance, the situation in various regions of all heavens has frequently fluctuated, and countless beings in many small realms have suffered, with innumerable deaths."
"Ultimately... such a person, though dazzling, is too cold-blooded."
In his words, his tone already implied displeasure.