Stellar Transformation-Chapter 674: Episode 18 - 39 Che Hou Yuan

When the green-bearded old man arrived at the entrance of Zixuan Mansion, Qin Yu was quietly sipping tea, playing chess, and chatting with Jiang Li in a pavilion on the Inner Lake within Zixuan Mansion, while Qin Shuang sat alone in quiet contemplation in another pavilion not far away.

"Little Shuang," Jiang Li glanced at Qin Shuang in the distance and shook his head helplessly, then turned to Qin Yu and asked, "Brother Yu, when can we go see Sister Yan’er and Grandma Yin Hua? I haven’t seen them for a long time, and I really miss them."

Ever since Qin Yu’s relationship with Snow City had worsened, Jiang Li had rarely been in contact with some relatives of Snow City.

"It wouldn’t be proper for us to go directly to Snow City. Instead, let’s find an opportunity in the future for you sisters to get together in some city," answered Qin Yu after thinking for a moment.

At this point, a twinge of guilt rose in Qin Yu’s heart.

Originally, his failure at the public courtship had forced Li’er to elope alone. Ever since the relationships with a whole host of relatives from Snow City had become distant.

"Yes, we’ll find an opportunity," Jiang Li also nodded with a smile, but Qin Yu still noticed a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Qin Yu felt even more guilty.

"Jiang Fan... Jiang Fan..." Qin Yu pondered in his heart that his opposition to Snow City was essentially the deterioration of his relationship with Jiang Fan. Although he had let Jiang Fan go this time, and their relationship had slightly improved no longer hostile, Jiang Fan still wouldn’t pay any attention to Qin Yu.

"For Li’er’s sake, humbling myself is nothing," Qin Yu thought and came to a decision.

Just then, Uncle Fu approached briskly along the stone path from afar, his face brimming with a joyous smile. Qin Yu looked at Uncle Fu in puzzlement.

Uncle Fu walked up and excitedly, with reverence, said, "Master, the old master has come!"

"The old master?" Qin Yu was also momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

But it only took a moment for Qin Yu to realize who it was.

The old master? Uncle Fu’s old master, wasn’t that the legendary Artisan God Che Hou Yuan?

"Has Che Hou Yuan Senior arrived?" said Qin Yu in surprise, while consciously spreading his New Universe Space Power, and with ease, he discerned the green-bearded old man standing just outside the courtyard gate by the Inner Lake.

That serene and elegant demeanor, those affable smiles.

"Is he Che Hou Yuan Senior?" Qin Yu wondered in his heart.

Because Qin Yu had noticed something, this green-bearded old man was actually a God King Level master. As far as Qin Yu knew, Che Hou Yuan was only an Upper Heavenly God. When had he become a Divine King?

"Master, the old master is just outside the courtyard gate, he doesn’t wish to intrude without your permission," Uncle Fu said respectfully.

"Please invite him in quickly, no, I will greet him personally," said Qin Yu, immediately standing up.

"Brother Yu, has Che Hou Yuan Senior come?" At this moment, Jiang Li also stood up in surprise, "If Che Hou Yuan Senior has arrived, I will go with you to greet him."

Qin Yu nodded, "Indeed, it is Che Hou Yuan Senior."

"Just now, Uncle Fu said he’s outside the courtyard, and outside there’s a Divine King. Has Che Hou Yuan Senior become a God King Level master?" Jiang Li said in amazement, "Becoming a Divine King, why was there no sign of a Divine King’s manifestation?"

Qin Yu was startled.

Right, becoming a Divine King, but why was there no sign of a Divine King’s manifestation in the Divine World?

Every time a Divine King’s manifestation occurs in the Divine World, those individuals clarify the identity of the newly born Divine King. There was no manifestation signifying Che Hou Yuan.

"Li’er, have you forgotten what I’ve told you before, that Senior Che Hou Yuan was quietly Refining his Spiritual Treasures in another Cosmic Space? Perhaps he became a Divine King in a Lower Realm’s other Cosmic Space, hence the Divine King’s manifestation appeared in that Lower Realm’s Cosmic Space," Qin Yu could only guess this way.

And indeed, it was as Qin Yu had thought.

Che Hou Yuan had the Sudden Insight and reached the God King Realm in a space within the Mortal World. At that time in that Mortal World Cosmic Space, there was thunderous noise and endless auspicious clouds. But very few in the Divine World knew about this.

Qin Yu and Jiang Li walked side by side along the flagstone path, following the winding path over the lake, heading towards the lakeshore above.

"Turning into a Divine King in the Lower Realm, the Divine King’s manifestation would also appear only in the Lower Realm," Jiang Li frowned, "If that’s the case, then some experts who are about to become Divine Kings, once they retreat to the Lower Realm and become Divine Kings, wouldn’t that mean very few in the Divine World would notice?"

Qin Yu laughed, "Li’er, aren’t you being silly? Going from the Divine World to the Lower Realm, is it that easy? Even Upper Heavenly Gods can’t easily descend. Moreover, before becoming a Divine King, who knows when they will be able to reach that realm?"

Jiang Li smiled and nodded.

Becoming a Divine King was too difficult.

Qin Yu’s and Jiang Li’s eldest son, ’Qin Si,’ had a stunning talent. After merging with the Fire Origin Spiritual Pearl and that First-class Hongmeng Spiritual Treasure Golden Spear, he became an Upper Heavenly God as a child. Yet, even now, Qin Si still hadn’t reached the ’Divine King Realm.’

When they stepped onto the lakeshore, Qin Yu saw the green-bearded old man not far away, standing at the courtyard gate admiring the flower beds.

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Qin Yu quickened his pace, and within a few steps, he was close by. His eyes shone with joy, and just as Qin Yu was about to speak, the green-bearded old man, who had been observing him intently, spoke first, "Are you Qin Yu?"

"I am," replied Qin Yu, his demeanor quite humble.

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Che Hou Yuan’s face, "Qin Yu, there’s no need for such titles as ’junior’ before me. Although I haven’t been back in the Divine World for long, I’ve learned quite a lot about your deeds in my conversations with the Asura God King ’Luo Fan’ brother. With your current strength and status, addressing me as Che Hou is sufficient."

"Senior’s kindness, I dare not forget," said Qin Yu, quite obstinate.

The help he received from the Mishen Palace was immense. For instance, the Residual Snow Divine Spear and the Artifact Refining skills—all of which caused Qin Yu’s strength to soar. They were the foundation for his rapid establishment in the Divine World.

"Brother Yu, since Artisan God Che Hou Yuan has arrived, you can’t just chat with him at the entrance to the courtyard. Let’s go to our place, Uncle Fu, please order someone to prepare the best banquet table," Jiang Li said with a smile as he instructed Uncle Fu.

"Yes."

Uncle Fu’s face was filled with joy at this moment. With the old master visiting, Uncle Fu was also very happy.

"Senior, please," Qin Yu gestured for Che Hou Yuan to go first.

"We can walk side by side; otherwise, no matter how thick-skinned I am, I couldn’t bear such generous hospitality," Che Hou Yuan said with a laugh, and Qin Yu also chuckled. Jiang Li, Qin Yu, and Che Hou Yuan then walked side by side toward Qin Yu’s residence.

As Qin Yu and the others walked and chatted,

"Haha, Qin Yu, I sense that a Divine King has come to Zixuan Mansion, but I’m not familiar with this Divine King’s aura at all. I’ve met most of the Divine Kings in the Divine World, so who is this?" Yi Feng God King approached with a laugh from afar.

Qin Yu immediately smiled and said, "Uncle Yi Feng, this is none other than Artisan God ’Che Hou Yuan’ from the past."

"Che Hou Yuan?" Yi Feng God King looked at the green-bearded old man in astonishment.

"Brother Yi Feng, don’t you recognize me anymore?" Che Hou Yuan said with a twinkle in his eye and a smile, prompting Yi Feng God King to gasp, "Che Hou? When did you change so much, even your temperament has completely altered from before?"

Qin Yu was surprised to hear this.

It seemed that Yi Feng God King seemed to know Che Hou Yuan, and that Che Hou Yuan had indeed changed a lot from the past.

"Drastically changed temperament? Haha... yes, indeed. Neither you nor Brother Luo Fan recognized me at first glance; only Ah Fu recognized me immediately," Che Hou Yuan explained with a laugh.

Ah Fu had followed Che Hou Yuan across the Divine World for countless eons. Naturally, he could easily recognize Che Hou Yuan.

"Haha, Che Hou, you are much better now compared to before. Back then, you had such a cold demeanor that pushed people away. Now, however, you are much more approachable," Yi Feng God King commented with a laugh.

Qin Yu, Che Hou Yuan, Yi Feng, and others continued talking and laughing along the way.

After walking for a while—

"Eh? Why are there so many Divine Kings here?" Che Hou Yuan suddenly looked toward Flowing Water Garden in surprise. Now that he was a Divine King himself, he could sense that there were quite a few Divine Kings within Flowing Water Garden.

"Senior Che Hou Yuan, you didn’t know? Brother Luo Fan didn’t tell you?" Qin Yu said, surprised.

Qin Yu had just heard Che Hou Yuan mention that he had spoken with Asura God King ’Luo Fan,’ who had told him of Qin Yu’s exploits. Qin Yu had assumed... that Che Hou Yuan knew he had had a group of Divine Kings serving as servants at Zixuan Mansion.

"Brother Luo Fan? He didn’t mention it. He only talked about your several great battles. What’s wrong? Does this have something to do with so many Divine Kings being here?" Che Hou Yuan was visibly puzzled.

Qin Yu, Yi Feng, and Jiang Li looked at each other and couldn’t help but smile.

Clearly, in the heart of Asura God King ’Luo Fan,’ the fact that so many Divine Kings fell into Qin Yu’s hands, with Asura God King ultimately being released by Qin Yu, and over a dozen Divine Kings becoming servants of Zixuan Mansion, was seen as a huge disgrace, unspoken of to others.

Since Asura God King hadn’t mentioned it, Qin Yu didn’t want to pierce that veil either.

"It’s nothing; I just invited over a dozen Divine Kings to Zixuan Mansion as guests to instruct our younger generation," Qin Yu said with a light smile.

"Invited over a dozen Divine Kings to instruct the younger generation?" Che Hou Yuan was left dumbfounded.

When Asura God King had told him, he detailed several massive battles, and many Divine Kings had died in the Divine World. Now, the total number of Divine Kings was quite limited, but to gather more than half of them at Zixuan Mansion was a bit terrifying.

"Che Hou, stop thinking about it; the bottom line is that those people volunteered," Yi Feng added with a smile, noting that Qin Yu didn’t want to reveal the truth and was sparing the Divine Kings’ pride.

Just then, a conversation could be heard in the distance—

"Hey, Big Brother Qin Feng, see? How are these Divine Kings treating you now?"

"Their attitude is indeed very good. They answer any questions and have been guiding my soul in understanding various insights. In just a short while, my Soul Realm has improved. I was initially doubtful of what Second Brother said, but after trying it out today, it indeed turned out to be true."

"That’s right; we need to constantly remind these Divine Kings that they are servants of Zixuan Mansion so that they perform their duties carefully and conscientiously. Otherwise, they might start putting on airs again." Hou Fei’s voice came from afar as he spoke with Qin Feng.

"Eh, Big Brother!" Hou Fei spotted Qin Yu and immediately came over with a laugh, while Qin Feng, seeing Qin Yu, also brightened up and said, "Third Brother," before running over. However, as he did, Qin Feng asked Hou Fei, "Hou Fei, what were you saying about Zixuan Mansion’s servants? I wasn’t aware of this."

"Feifei, have you been spreading that rumor recklessly again?" Qin Yu frowned.

Hou Fei laughed and replied, "Big Brother, it’s okay, I haven’t told many people. Anyway, Second Brother Qin Zheng already knows; it’s not a problem now that Big Brother Qin Feng knows too."

"Those Divine Kings are Zixuan Mansion’s servants? What’s all this about?" Che Hou Yuan looked completely dumbfounded next to them.

Upon seeing Che Hou Yuan, Hou Fei didn’t recognize him, but judging by the company he kept with Qin Yu, Jiang Li, and Yi Feng, he must be an important guest. He immediately said with a laugh, "Oh, those dozen or so Divine Kings are servants of my Zixuan Mansion."

Che Hou Yuan turned to look at Qin Yu, his expression full of astonishment.

"Senior Che Hou Yuan, it’s nothing really; those Divine Kings were defeated in battle. After sparing their lives, I asked them to instruct the younger generation in my Zixuan Mansion as a form of punishment," Qin Yu explained with a smile.

Che Hou Yuan was taken aback for a good while before his turbulent thoughts settled down.

In Che Hou Yuan’s mind, Qin Yu’s status had drastically risen. Having more than half of the Divine Kings in the Divine World serving as servants here, it was clear how terrifying Qin Yu’s influence had become.

(End of Chapter One. Chapter Two around 10 o’clock.) (To be continued, for more information, please visit www.qidian.com. More Chapters are available there, support the author, support original reading!)