Supernatural Insight Eyes-Chapter 965: Operation 0! (Third Update)

Ye Qiu, this so-called "Leaf Clan" in the ancient lands, has become a laughing stock to many. Though Ye Qiu previously visited the Ji Clan and gained a brief moment of honor, in the eyes of various ancient clans, his self-proclaimed Leaf Clan is nothing but a joke.

Moreover, Ye Qiu’s act of buying slaves to expand the Leaf Clan has been widely discussed in the ancient lands, increasing the ridicule he faces.

Some people even made special trips to the courtyard where Ye Qiu resides to mock this barely-existent Leaf Clan.

In the face of such ridicule, Ye Qiu ignored it entirely and continued spending his days in the courtyard—training, watering flowers, and tending the grass.

The five handmaidens kept the rooms impeccably clean, remaining by Ye Qiu’s side, serving tea and water, displaying admirable obedience and sensibility.

Meanwhile, the four male slaves, tasked with guarding the premises, were reasonably reliable.

The days were slow and peaceful, leaving the ancient clans with the impression that Ye Qiu had calmed down considerably.

During these days, Ye Qiu had been pondering the Rule Power. Since breaking into the Mythical Realm, he had yet to delve deeply into the comprehension of it.

Especially after dueling against several formidable opponents, Ye Qiu constantly revisited the moments when each Mythical martial artist wielded Rule Power, carefully mulling over and sensing them.

Occasionally, he even ventured to the river to comprehend the Rule Power of water, which could aid in enhancing the Rule Power of ice.

"Young Master, while cultivating here, let’s not disturb him," Jin’er, as the eldest among the five handmaidens, sensibly cautioned the others not to speak.

The other idle attendants could only prop their chins with their hands, gazing wistfully at the river.

After spending half the morning in contemplation, Ye Qiu began his martial arts practice, refining various techniques in his arsenal. At his current level of strength, some techniques no longer kept pace with his growth. For instance, the Eagle Snake Xuan Hand—if no new moves were developed soon, it risked falling into irrelevance.

Ye Qiu still had a favorable view of the Eagle Snake Xuan Hand but rarely used it in combat as his repertoire expanded.

With ample time now, Ye Qiu resumed his research into the Eagle Snake Xuan Hand.

The Eagle Snake Xuan Hand started with an opening stance, which had gradually evolved into four moves: the Opening Stance, Hawk-Serpent Double Dance, Eagle Snake Interplay, and Unity of Eagle and Serpent. Though powerful initially, this cultivation technique eventually fell short of threatening mythical martial artists, leading Ye Qiu to seldom employ it. If a fifth move were to be created, it would need to reach a mythical level of potency.

Ye Qiu painstakingly pondered the fifth move but struggled to find inspiration. Meanwhile, the five handmaidens observed him intently, cautiously mimicking his movements as if trying to secretly learn.

Noticing Ye Qiu suddenly snap out of his thoughts, Jin’er and the others immediately knelt down, pleading for forgiveness.

"Young Master, we were only trying to learn a little martial arts to protect ourselves. We didn’t mean to steal anything," Jin’er explained.

The other four women anxiously nodded, their eyes shimmering pitifully as they looked at Ye Qiu.

"You want to practice martial arts too?" Ye Qiu asked, not blaming them. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Jin’er nodded earnestly. "To tell the truth, Young Master, I was once the daughter of a declining ancient clan. Due to clan disputes, my family was destroyed, and I fled. These four younger sisters were originally my handmaidens. Because of our deep bond, they accompanied me when I escaped. However, we eventually fell into the hands of villains and became slaves."

"Now I understand that women should also practice martial arts. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have ended up like this," Jin’er said.

Recalling her past didn’t bring tears to her eyes; instead, she looked resolute.

Mu’er, Shui’er, Huo’er, and Tu’er, hearing Jin’er recount their history, became deeply concerned that Ye Qiu might be angry. All of them stepped forward, declaring, "Young Master, if punishment is necessary, let it befall us. It’s not Jin’er’s fault."

"We beg Young Master for mercy."

Seeing the four women kneeling before him, Ye Qiu waved his hand. An unseen force gently lifted them back to their feet.

"Do you truly want to practice martial arts?" Ye Qiu asked seriously.

Jin’er nodded firmly.

"Then tell me, in your hearts, who am I as your Young Master?" Ye Qiu suddenly inquired.

"Young Master treats us very well and acts nothing like the people described in tales, those tormenting slaves for sport. I believe Young Master wouldn’t harm us. Following Young Master is a blessing for the five of us," Jin’er answered.

Ye Qiu laughed heartily and said, "I’m not as good as you say. In this ancient land, many want to see me dead. Aren’t you afraid of being implicated by me?"

"Since we’ve been purchased by the Young Master, even death is something we accept. We five sisters have nothing to choose from; we only wish one day to protect ourselves with our own strength," Jin’er declared.

Ye Qiu nodded and said, "Very well. If you truly wish to practice martial arts, I can teach you."

Whoosh!

The five women’s eyes sparkled brightly, and they immediately knelt gratefully before Ye Qiu.

"Stand up," Ye Qiu said with a helpless smile.

Then Ye Qiu began instructing them in martial arts. Fortunately, the five had some foundational understanding of combat techniques, making the process easier.

Ye Qiu taught them the first two moves of Eagle Snake Xuan Hand and said, "If you one day regain your freedom and join my Leaf Clan, I will teach you the remaining two moves."

While the five women immersed themselves in studying Eagle Snake Xuan Hand, Ye Qiu turned his focus to the third punch of the Flood Dragon Devil Fist.

The Flood Dragon Devil Fist was a technique developed by Dugu Ming, ancestor of the Dugu Clan. One punch per realm was to be mastered. Ye Qiu had already practiced the first two punches: Flood Dragon Emerges from the Cave and Flood Dragon Ascending to the Heavens.

During the True Qi and Legendary realms, these two punches were already effortless to Ye Qiu. Now in the Mythical Realm, the previous punches naturally couldn’t fully unleash the strength of his current rank.

Having memorized the details of the third punch long ago, Ye Qiu started exploring and rehearsing its nuances.

On the other side, Jin’er and the five handmaidens rigorously trained.

Above them, Jin Yu soared across the skies, occasionally flying past the group.

...

The Ji Clan.

On this day, Ji Clan Leader Ji Changtian summoned Ji Lingchen to the study for a long father-son conversation.

"Lingchen, how confident are you this time?"

"Before my breakthrough, fifty percent. Now, it’s a hundred percent," Ji Lingchen replied coolly.

"Good. If you succeed in this, my Ji Clan will forever retain its position as the preeminent ancient clan in the land. No one will have any way of challenging us again," Ji Changtian said.

After leaving the study, Ji Lingchen returned to his quarters and quickly summoned his younger brother Ji Chuan. "We’re heading for the edge of the Barbaric Wilderness Forest. Are you prepared?"

Ji Chuan frowned. "I was just contemplating how to deal with that Ye Qiu. Brother, why bring up exploring the Barbaric Wilderness Forest now?"

"I’ve mentioned this before: the Barbaric Wilderness Forest is a forbidden area in our ancient lands. But it doesn’t mean we’ll never venture into it. The clan has already decided—I will lead a team to personally explore its outskirts," Ji Lingchen explained.

"Alright, I’ll fully support you," Ji Chuan responded.

Ji Lingchen nodded. "Once we retrieve what the clan desires, we can deal with him later. For now, though, we need expendable scouts to clear the path."

Ji Chuan suggested, "Why not purchase some slaves for the task? At worst, we lose some coin."

Ji Lingchen’s eyes glinted. "Excellent. Leave this matter to you—make sure everything is prepared within five days."