The two quickly changed their clothes and continued on their journey.
Based on Ye Fei's experience, he estimated that Star Spirit Grass was likely to be found in the vicinity, so their first stop was to search for the medicinal herb Ye Fei needed.
"Beauty, you just need to follow behind me," Ye Fei instructed.
Ye Fei paved the way, significantly easing Yuan Bing's burden.
As time passed, both of them grew somewhat breathless.
"How much longer until we find it?" Yuan Bing asked directly.
Ye Fei carefully sensed the air and finally caught a faint, elusive scent unique to Star Spirit Grass.
"Soon, it's just ahead, hang in there!"
"Don't worry, I've definitely sensed the aroma of Star Spirit Grass," Ye Fei said seriously.
After receiving Ye Fei's confident affirmation, Yuan Bing gritted her teeth and pressed on.
Finally, after another half hour, they reached a completely shaded valley.
"Found it!"
"This is it!" Ye Fei exclaimed with joy.
Just as he was overjoyed and started running towards the Star Spirit Grass, several giant pythons suddenly emerged from the side.
Hiss, hiss, hiss.
Ye Fei was also startled by the sudden appearance of the pythons.
"That scared me to death!"
"Looks like another big fight!"
However, Ye Fei wasn't afraid. He had endured far more hardships under his master since childhood than what he faced now.
It was a story filled with bitter tears.
"Beauty, leave these giant pythons to me. I'll show you my true combat power!" Ye Fei said confidently.
Back then, facing the giant wolf, Ye Fei hadn't wanted to kill it directly. It wasn't that he feared the wolves, but he wanted to avoid endless pursuit from the wolf pack.
"Come on, let me see your fighting prowess. It's been a while since I've had a good fight!"
Ye Fei raised his staff again, and with a few quick leaps, he was in front of the four giant pythons.
The four giant pythons immediately hissed and reared up, engaging Ye Fei in combat.
Their massive heads loomed, threatening to swallow Ye Fei whole.
"Be careful!" Yuan Bing, watching from not far away, felt extremely anxious.
"Beasts, it's my turn!" Ye Fei exploded with power, his speed reaching its limit. In a flash, he dispatched two of the giant pythons.
Seeing their companions instantly killed by the man before them, the remaining two giant pythons' eyes turned scarlet, and they charged at Ye Fei even faster.
Ye Fei pressed his advantage, without hesitation, raising his staff again, aiming for the critical spots behind the pythons' heads.
Bang, bang, bang.
Ye Fei struck the pythons' vital points again.
With a strike to their necks, the giant pythons were split in two, instantly falling silent.
It was over.
The battle lasted less than ten minutes.
Yuan Bing, standing nearby, was stunned, her jaw practically on the ground.
Shocked.
Utterly shocked.
The combat power of the man before her far exceeded her expectations.
She had clearly underestimated him.
At this moment, Ye Fei had already harvested all the Star Spirit Grass guarded by the giant pythons.
"Alright, it's done. Beauty, let's leave quickly!" Ye Fei was in high spirits. The mission was finally complete.
If he could solve the He family's problem, perhaps the He family patriarch would agree to let him annul his engagement with his granddaughter sooner.
The thought made Ye Fei incredibly happy, a smile spreading across his face.
Seeing Ye Fei so pleased, Yuan Bing also managed a rare smile.
The two then continued their journey.
This time, Ye Fei once again acted as Yuan Bing's protector until she, too, found the medicinal herbs she needed. Only then did they begin their return.
Finally, on the morning of the second day, they emerged from the dense mountain forest.
After parting ways, Ye Fei headed directly for the He family's company.
During these past two days, the He family's rival, the Song family company, which had poached He family's core R&D personnel, had launched their blockbuster new product: a whitening essence.
Upon its release, the whitening essence became an instant sensation.
The Song family had captured a significant portion of the He family's original market share.
The He family had developed this whitening product for years, aiming to secure a foothold in a high-end commercial center set to open that year, thereby elevating the status of their skincare products.
However, with the loss of this powerful product, their plan had fallen through.
The company's atmosphere became exceedingly somber.
"Ye Fei, you're back so soon?"
"Did you find all the medicinal herbs you needed?"
He Jingyao, receiving Ye Fei's call, quickly rushed over.
She had been staying at the head office for the past two days, assisting her father with company matters, neglecting her own business.
"I've completed my mission. I've gathered all the necessary medicinal herbs."
"Next, I'll make samples. You can see if they're suitable."
"The complete formulation is all in my head."
"Time is of the essence, so please quickly bring me the materials I need and find me a quiet room." Ye Fei instructed.
"Alright, I'll prepare them right away!" He Jingyao agreed without hesitation, unwilling to let go of even the slightest chance.
She then led Ye Fei to her own office.
"Ye Fei, this is my office. Please, use it freely."
"I'll have someone deliver the things you need to my office shortly."
"Without delay, you can rest for a moment while I give the orders."
With that, He Jingyao bustled out of the office, beginning to instruct her subordinates to gather all the prepared items and deliver them to her office.
Meanwhile, Ye Fei glanced with interest at a photo on the desk.
The desk displayed a photo of the woman around twenty years old.
She was truly beautiful, with bright eyes, pearly teeth, and a smile that could captivate a city. Ye Fei couldn't help but stare for a moment.
If his heart hadn't already been claimed by his senior sister, he might have fallen for this woman.
As He Jingyao entered, she saw Ye Fei lost in thought, gazing at the photo on her desk. Her face flushed, and she quickly rushed over to put the photo away.
"Ye, Ye Fei, I've already instructed my staff. They'll be bringing all the items shortly."
Ye Fei's mind was still replaying the image of the photo he had just seen. Compared to a few years ago, He Jingyao had gained an extra touch of charm. Especially in her white professional suit today, it accentuated her graceful figure.
Ye Fei couldn't help but swallow, and realizing the situation, he quickly discarded the stray thoughts from his mind.