Borrow... borrow silver?
At this moment, Jiang Qingge finally understood why her sister's expression was so peculiar when she mentioned ten taels of silver last time.
It turns out that to this person, silver is all that matters!
She had shown such kindness and friendliness, yet Lu Ye hadn't noticed at all?
"Are you really short of silver?" Jiang Qingge asked.
Lu Ye nodded. After the hundred silver taels target, to set another will require a thousand taels.
However, Lu Ye wasn't worried. Once he reached the Innate Realm, there would be plenty of opportunities to earn silver.
A mere thousand taels is nothing to an Innate Realm martial artist.
"Very well. I'll give you a hundred taels, no need to repay. Just consider it a token of gratitude for saving my life." She offered repeatedly, but Lu Ye still refused to accept.
If that's the case, then so be it.
Even Jiang Qingge has her limits.
Taking a hundred taels of silver from the inner courtyard, Jiang Qingge turned away silently.
No need to repay?
After pondering for a moment, Lu Ye calmly said, "Since that's the case, I'll return the favor. If you ever need help, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I can assist you once."
Although Lu Ye wasn't at the Innate Realm yet.
With the Innate Invisible Sword Qi and the Innate Sword Talisman in hand.
He could easily match someone at the Innate Realm in battle for a short period.
Taking into account that a hundred taels could allow him to draw another talent, he offered this favor.
Jiang Qingge paused slightly: "Thank you. By the way... the assassin last night was from the Yellow Springs Pavilion."
"But don't worry, the Jiang Family has intervened and will protect your life."
She didn't take Lu Ye's words to heart.
At Condensing Origin Seventh Layer, one can only be considered to have modest strength in the Martial Arts Cultivation Realm.
Jiang Qingge didn't believe she would encounter any trouble that the Jiang Family couldn't solve.
Does Lu Ye really have that skill?
What a joke!
Watching Jiang Qingge slowly depart, Lu Ye narrowed his eyes slightly.
Yellow Springs Pavilion?
The top-ranked assassin organization in Xuanzhou?
Although the first stab from the assassin was aimed at Jiang Qingge, if he had only been at the surface level Condensing Origin Third Layer.
After Jiang Qingge's demise, Lu Ye wouldn't have been spared either.
Anyone who wants to take his life, be it the Yellow Springs Pavilion or anyone else, won't be easily let off by Lu Ye.
"Wait until I'm at the Innate Realm, Yellow Springs Pavilion, right?"
By then, he would make the Yellow Springs Pavilion realize.
Being targeted by an unknown mysterious Innate would be a terrifying experience, even for assassins!
Since they dared to make a move against him, they must be prepared to face the consequences.
Murmuring to himself, Lu Ye tucked the hundred-tael silver ingot into his chest and stored it inside the Myriad Dao Pavilion warehouse.
...
Originally, Lu Ye estimated that upon hearing the news of the assassination attempt last night, Jiang Lingyue should have rushed over.
Unexpectedly, days passed without a sight of Jiang Lingyue.
Only upon inquiry did he find out she had gone to inspect some shops, mines, and other resources owned by the Jiang Family across various places.
"Could it be that sending Jiang Lingyue for inspections is a way to groom her as the next patriarch of the Jiang Family?"
Lu Ye's mind entertained this thought.
Shaking his head, Lu Ye chose not to dwell on it further; it was Jiang Family's business and had nothing to do with him.
The following days were calm.
Finally, the Myriad Dao Pavilion's energy was fully accumulated once more.
[Myriad Dao Pavilion (10/10)]
In the room, with a single thought, Lu Ye watched as the hundred taels of silver vanished instantly.
"Specifically draw the Talent Physique column."
Without hesitation, he chose to draw the most cost-effective column and silently awaited the result.
[Congratulations Host! You've acquired the 'Hundredfold Amplification' talent! You can choose to fuse at any time!]
Hundredfold Amplification?!
Lu Ye was taken aback at first, but then a mysterious smile appeared.
As the name implies, Hundredfold Amplification can increase Lu Ye's cultivation speed by a hundred times!
For instance, if it would take a hundred days to advance to Postnatal Third Layer.
Under the effect of Hundredfold Amplification, it could be reduced to just one day!
From now on, his speed of advancement would surpass even the top prodigies of ancient forces.
Instantly choosing to fuse, a peculiar sensation spread outward.
Lu Ye felt a significant increase in his ability to sense the scattered Source Qi floating in the world.
Two days later, despite the thin Source Qi in the outer courtyard, Lu Ye still advanced to Postnatal Third Layer.
Ten days later... Postnatal Fourth Layer!
This rocket-like speed of ascension made Lu Ye truly appreciate the terror of Hundredfold Amplification!
Moreover, while practicing martial techniques, Lu Ye also tried using this talent.
Unexpectedly... it was equally effective.
The characteristic of Hundredfold Amplification was perfectly demonstrated.
The Fine Rain Sword Technique had already reached perfection, while Mountain Splitting Finger and Falling Leaves Body Technique quickly achieved perfection under his urging.
All three martial techniques were perfected!
"In my current state, I may not even need the Innate Invisible Sword Qi to face an ordinary Postnatal Seventh Layer opponent."
Lu Ye wasn't arrogant, just confident.
If such prowess couldn't challenge opponents of higher levels, then those prodigious talents from ancient prestigious families shouldn't be able to either.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed, and the Myriad Dao Pavilion was ready for another drawing.
Lu Ye immediately drew.
[Congratulations Host! You've acquired the 'Heaven-Defying Three Swords' swordsmanship! It has been stored in the Myriad Dao Pavilion warehouse.]
"Oh, it's not the guaranteed elixir this time."
Immersing his thoughts into a secret manual in the Dao Pavilion warehouse, he instantly received the information.
[Heaven-Defying Three Swords: Created thirty thousand years ago by Cyan Nether Sword Immortal Gu Wujue, it is the ultimate skill of the Cyan Nether Sword Immortal, comprising Heaven-Defying, Earth Covering, and Godslayer!]
After reading the introduction of the Heaven-Defying Three Swords, only one word surfaced in Lu Ye's mind.
This swordsmanship... is powerful!
Although its specific grade wasn't marked, Lu Ye estimated that at the very least, it was a top-tier Celestial level Sword Dao Secret Manual.
Lu Ye had read ancient texts, which mentioned a world-shaking war occurring in this realm long ago.
And tens of thousands of years ago was the last glorious era following that ancient war.
Lu Ye speculated that the Cyan Nether Sword Immortal from tens of thousands of years ago was likely one of the continent's top masters.
His legacy must be astounding.
...
Lu Ye began practicing the Heaven-Defying Three Techniques.
His innate sword talent had already reached the pinnacle, fully exhibiting this talent when comprehending the Heaven-Defying Three Techniques.
It took half a day to reach the entry-level.
Three days to achieve the proficiency stage.
On the ninth day, having reached Postnatal Fifth Layer, he practiced the Heaven-Defying Three Swords to Small Success.
This terrifying progress... if known to outsiders, would surely shock the Martial Arts Cultivation Realm.
The Heaven-Defying Three Swords, created with the lifetime effort of Cyan Nether Sword Immortal at his cultivation peak...
Was unexpectedly mastered to Small Success Realm by a Postnatal stage practitioner in less than half a month!
Lu Ye knew, however, that such terrifying progress was due to:
The Star Sword Body on one hand, and the effect of Hundredfold Amplification on the other hand.