463 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

**Chapter 463: Sixty Times Time Acceleration** The members of the Qin family came quickly and left just as swiftly. The only difference was their bold and showy entrance, wanting everyone to notice them, while their departure was quiet and shameful, hoping to avoid being seen by others. Other cultivators who had come to enjoy the spectacle also left in all directions. After all, this was the Baili family, and their affairs were not to be taken lightly. Baili Yuan had a generally mild temperament, but his son, Baili Ming, definitely did not. Once everyone dispersed, Baili Yuan approached Ye Linglong to express his concern and then grew curious about the identities of Jiang Lingyun and Elder Mo. When Ye Linglong mentioned that Jiang Lingyun was her Dao companion, Baili Yuan's eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't quite accept that his newly reunited granddaughter already had a Dao companion, and one with such a seemingly low cultivation level—merely at the Void Immortal stage. Jiang Lingyun saw Baili Yuan's surprise clearly. With a composed smile on his face, he wasn't bothered at all. The only opinion he truly cared about was Linglong's. Baili Ming, watching from behind, was equally astonished by this young man's composure. However, he knew this was just the beginning. If Jiang Lingyun wanted to be his daughter's Dao companion, this was merely the starting point. If he couldn't handle this, he should give up early. Ye Linglong noticed this as well, but she simply held onto Jiang Lingyun's hand tightly, affirming her decision. Baili Ming allocated a large courtyard next to his own for Ye Linglong to reside in, and naturally, Jiang Lingyun stayed with her. As for Elder Mo, he was given accommodations elsewhere. Ye Linglong planned to send Elder Mo to Phoenix Valley in the Upper Immortal Realm at an opportune time. Given Elder Mo's cultivation and phoenix form, he might otherwise be at risk of being captured. Back at their courtyard, Ye Linglong led Jiang Lingyun into the space she possessed. Since her last breakthrough, this space had changed, but she hadn't had the time to explore these changes yet. As they entered the space, they were greeted by the ginseng doll, who was eager to show her a particular plot of land. This small field had soil that was dark and rich, far more potent than the surrounding fields. The most noteworthy part was the plot's produce—a cluster of scarlet fruits, more than a dozen in total. "Is this, Zhu Guo? You've actually grown them?" Ye Linglong stared in astonishment at the ginseng doll. Ye Linglong had experienced the effects of a mature Zhu Guo firsthand; it had elevated her cultivation from mid Immortal King to the peak and further energized her breakthrough to the Immortal Lord level. Its value was undeniable. However, the Zhu Guo she had consumed was over ten thousand years mature. The current Zhu Guo, cultivated in this space with abundant celestial energy, top-tier soil, and the meticulous care of the ginseng doll, might not hold the same potency, but it could still allow an Immortal King to advance without any side effects. The absence of side effects alone made it immensely desirable. Many Immortal Kings were stuck at the later stages without progressing to Immortal Lord. This Zhu Guo could pave the way for numerous Immortal Lords, without repercussions. Ye Linglong carefully picked one Zhu Guo, placed it in a jade box, and handed it to Jiang Lingyun with a soft reminder, "This Zhu Guo can elevate an Immortal King by one minor stage. Keep it for when you're at the Immortal King late stage to breakthrough to Immortal Lord." A cultivator can benefit from Zhu Guo only once in a lifetime. Subsequent consumption yields no effect. Best to use such a treasure wisely. After Jiang Lingyun secured the Zhu Guo, Ye Linglong took him to the Hive of the Devouring Bees. The number of these bees had grown significantly, with several queen bees already at the Immortal Lord level. Ye Linglong assigned two queen bees to Jiang Lingyun, severing their links to the hive, and also gave him nearly half of the Immortal King level bees. These did not require individual contracts; he could manage them using the Immortal Lord bees. Then she rummaged through her treasures, equipping Jiang Lingyun with celestial armor, magical robes, defense hairpins, jade pendants, necklaces, shoes—almost arming him to the teeth. Jiang Lingyun, though a Void Immortal, now had the means to defeat an average Immortal King easily, and even put up a decent fight against an Immortal Lord. "Isn't this a bit much?" Jiang Lingyun remarked with mild amusement. Ye Linglong shook her head, approving of her choices. "I think it's just right." As she circled him, satisfied with her tailored selections, Jiang Lingyun couldn't help but chuckle. He understood that Ye Linglong was intent on ensuring his safety. His current cultivation was indeed at the bottom rung in the Immortal World, surrounded by beings much more powerful. Despite her intentions to protect his pride by calling it stylish, he knew these were external aids. He needed to strengthen his own abilities. Before he could voice his thoughts, Ye Linglong led him to a small hut at the edge of the space. This had appeared during her previous breakthrough to Immortal Lord, and they hadn't had the chance to see its content. The ginseng doll and tower spirit dragon soul had been curious but couldn't enter without her permission. Upon pushing open the door, Ye Linglong discovered a series of small chambers inside, their seemingly modest size notwithstanding their surprising purpose—a set of cultivation rooms, each a Time Realm Chamber. The Yunhai Tower housed two such rooms due to being infused with a minuscule time law stone during its creation, allowing for a maximum adjustment of time flow speed up to twenty times. Yet, the cultivation room in her space boasted an acceleration up to sixty times. Training here would be exponentially more efficient. Previously worried about not having enough time to improve her alchemy skills, Ye Linglong now felt as if a pillow had been handed to her just as she was about to nap—convenient beyond belief. She couldn't help but wonder if this space was attuned to her innermost needs.