The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Ying Sihai took a deep breath, and an astonishing light burst forth from his cloudy eyes.

He had lived to be over eighty years old and had seen his share of storms, but at this moment he still couldn't contain his shock.

"Butler He, you just said that the Qin family of Wuyishan, the Ye family of Chancheng, and the Wu family of Luocheng are all making moves in secret?"

Butler He nodded: "I've already had my men secretly inquire. These three major martial arts families are all convinced that the elixir of immortality is real. They're all contacting Chen Siyao privately, trying to buy it secretly, but they don't dare say it openly in the live stream!"

Ying Sihai was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "That Gu Diao, that monk, that Three Bluebirds, and that elixir of immortality... if they are all true, then this Chen Hao is too terrifying."

"Terrible?" Ying Wenjie was taken aback. "Wasn't it supposed to be impressive?"

"Impressive?" Ying Sihai glanced at him. "You think someone who has lived for countless years is merely impressive?"

Ying Wenjie was speechless.

Ying Sihai stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the night outside.

"Wenjie, do you know how our Ying family rose to prominence?"

Ying Wenjie was taken aback, wondering why his grandfather suddenly asked this question.

"Our Ying family has a history of managing the emperor's treasury. For hundreds of years, we've relied on our keen insight and ruthless actions." Ying Sihai turned to look at him. "Now, the opportunity is before us."

Ying Wenjie's eyes lit up: "Grandpa, you mean...?"

"Tomorrow, use our Ying family's official account to go to that live stream," Ying Sihai said in a deep voice. "Send gifts, big gifts. Then contact Chen Siyao privately and buy the elixir of immortality."

Ying Wenjie was overjoyed: "Grandpa! You agree!"

Ying Sihai nodded: "You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you miss this opportunity."

Ying Wenjie nodded emphatically: "I understand! Grandpa, I'll take care of it right away!"

He turned and ran.

Ying Sihai watched his grandson's retreating figure.

"The elixir of immortality... I hope I can get a few."

---

The next morning, sunlight streamed in through the attic window, making everyone feel warm and cozy.

Chen Siyao was the first to wake up and stretched out a big yawn.

I slept so well, I didn't even have a dream.

After she finished washing up and went downstairs, she found Chen Hao already sitting in the courtyard, with tea brewing on a small stove next to him, emitting a sweet aroma.

"Good morning, brother!" she ran over. "This tea again?"

Chen Hao nodded and poured her a glass.

Chen Siyao took the drink, sipped it, and suddenly remembered something: "By the way, brother, those three families last night—the Ye family, the Wu family, and the Qin family—they contacted me privately? Want to buy the elixir of immortality?"

Chen Hao glanced at her: "They contacted you?"

Chen Siyao shook her head. "Yes, they're so eager, they definitely want it."

Chen Hao said calmly, "It's normal to want it, but I don't dare to say it publicly."

Why?

"Because saying it is equivalent to proving to the whole world that the elixir of immortality is real." Chen Hao took a sip of tea.

Chen Siyao suddenly realized: "So they can only contact each other privately?"

Chen Hao nodded.

"Brother, shall we sell them?"

Chen Hao patted his sister's head and smiled, "We won't sell them yet. You might need the pills later. We have plenty of them, so it's okay if they're really willing to sell some."

Chen Siyao wondered how she could use it when she wasn't seventy or eighty years old, but she didn't say anything. Anyway, she figured she couldn't go wrong by listening to her brother's arrangements.

This elixir is actually specifically for cultivators. For mortals, it only increases their lifespan, which is a negligible function. After all, the Queen Mother of the West wouldn't specifically refine elixirs for mortals.

Over the millennia, Chen Hao has witnessed too many partings and deaths. Now that he has returned to the modern world, Chen Hao cannot bear to see his sister with only a hundred years of lifespan, and he also plans to let his sister embark on the path of cultivation.

Chen Hao sighed inwardly. The spiritual energy was now almost invisible, and he himself was not sure how far his sister could go. Besides the things in Chen Hao's Qiankun bag, he remembered that there should be some opportunities in various parts of the world. He would go and explore when he had time.

Yang Wanqing came downstairs yawning: "Good morning... the tea smells so good..."

She took the tea Chen Hao offered, gulped it down, and immediately perked up: "Brother Hao, where are we going today?"

Just as Chen Hao was about to speak, Yang Wanqing's phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at it, her eyes widening: "Holy crap! Another gift!"

"Who sent it?" Chen Siyao leaned over to take a look.

Yang Wanqing turned her phone screen towards her, and saw a brightly lit, golden ID spamming the live stream chat—

[The Winners of the Capital] are giving away 200 Carnivals! P.S.: The Winners of the Capital pay their respects to Master Chen!

The Ying family of the capital city is giving away 200 Carnival prizes! P.S.: The Ying family wishes to forge a good relationship with Master Chen!

[The Ying Family of the Capital] is giving away 200 Carnivals! P.S.: Ying Sihai, the head of the Ying family, respectfully invites Master Chen to visit the Ying family when he passes through the capital in the future!

Studio:

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: The Winner? Which Winner?]

[Dongmen Chuixue: The Ying Family of the Capital! One of the Four Great Families! A True Powerful Family!]

[You and Him: Another powerful family has fallen victim to this! Is Master Chen trying to collect all seven Dragon Balls?]

[Motorcycles: The Ying family's move was too ruthless; six hundred carnivals in one go, and millions are gone.]

[Ye Family of Chancheng]: Congratulations to the Ying family! Let's befriend Master Chen together!

[Wu Family of Luocheng]: Welcome to the Ying family!

[The Qin Family of Wuling Mountain]: The ancestor of the Qin family said, "Welcome, new friend!"

Yang Wanqing's hands trembled as she looked at the screen full of gifts: "Brother Hao, the Ying family is here too! The Ying family of the capital! One of the four great families!"

Chen Hao glanced at it and said calmly, "Hmm."

"Brother Chen Hao, how come you're so calm?"

Chen Hao looked at her and suddenly laughed: "So what?"

Yang Wanqing was taken aback.

So what?

Yeah, so what?

In front of Chen Hao, aren't the Ye family, the Wu family, and the Ying family all just ordinary people?

She suddenly felt relieved and chuckled, "Right, right, in front of Brother Hao, everything else is insignificant!"

Chen Siyao smiled and looked at Chen Hao: "Brother, that 'I am Ying Zheng' from the Ying family, isn't he the young master of the Ying family? He always wanted to become your apprentice, and now that his family has taken a stand, he must be overjoyed."

Chen Hao didn't say anything, he just continued drinking his tea.

At this moment, Li Li and Cai Jingwen also came downstairs.

"Good morning...smells so good..." Li Li walked over, rubbing her eyes.

Cai Jingwen took the tea, sipped it, and suddenly asked, "Chen Hao, what are the plans for today?"

Chen Hao put down his teacup and stood up: "Yes. I'll take you somewhere."

"Where?" Yang Wanqing's eyes lit up.

Chen Hao smiled mysteriously: "You'll find out when you get there."

---

After finishing their tea, the group followed Chen Hao deeper into the valley.

After crossing the stream, passing by the Red Dust Fruit Tree Forest, and walking across a meadow with pale golden flowers, a small hill came into view.

At the foot of the mountain, there is a cave entrance.

The cave entrance was small, and its edges were covered with unknown vines, on which bloomed pale purple flowers that emitted a faint fragrance.

"Another cave?" Yang Wanqing asked nervously. "Could it be some kind of monster again?"

Chen Hao glanced at her and said calmly, "Scared?"

Yang Wanqing immediately puffed out her chest: "Who's afraid? With Brother Hao here, I'm not afraid of anything!"

Chen Hao smiled and took the lead into the cave.

The women quickly followed.

The cave wasn't dark; luminous pearls were also embedded in the stone walls. After walking for about ten minutes, the view suddenly opened up before us.

This is a huge sinkhole, surrounded by steep mountain walls on all sides, but with an open ceiling, allowing sunlight to stream straight down and illuminate a pool of water at the bottom of the sinkhole.

The pool water was crystal clear, yet it shimmered with a faint golden light. The surface was as still as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, a beauty that seemed unreal.

Various kinds of flowers and plants grow by the pond, each one brimming with vitality. Several of them bloom with fiery red flowers, with dewdrops rolling on their petals, sparkling in the sunlight.

"This is..." Cai Jingwen's eyes widened.

Chen Hao stood by the pool and said calmly, "Jade Pool."

Jade Pool?!

The women gasped.

Yang Wanqing stammered, "The legendary... Jade Pool? The one where the Queen Mother of the West bathed?"

Chen Hao nodded.

The live stream chat exploded:

[I am Ying Zheng: Yaochi?! It really is Yaochi?!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: My goodness! The legendary Jade Pool! The place where the Queen Mother of the West bathed!]

[Dongmen Chuixue: The Jade Pool cleanses the marrow and bones, transforming one's very being! This is a legendary effect!]

[After a breakup: I'm so jealous, so incredibly jealous, I'm practically a lemon!]

[Phone exploded: Wan Qing, hurry up and go wash! I want to see a fairy emerging from her bath!]

[The Ye Family of Chancheng]: The Ye family patriarch said he also wanted to wash...