Gentlemen, it's time to enter the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

Chapter 354 Could it be that I've been bewitched?
With only two days left before the start of the conference, Yu Shenxing had sent a letter to Chen Ye well in advance, and Chen Ye had replied early on that he would attend on time.

Based on Yu Shenxing's understanding of Chen Ye, this friend never liked to arrive at the last minute; he would always arrive early, then wander around for a while before getting down to business.

Therefore, Yu Shenxing had already carefully prepared the itinerary, waiting for Chen Ye to arrive so that he could fulfill his duty as a host and take him to visit the various scenic spots of Yunlu Immortal Sect.

However, after waiting for several days without seeing Chen Ye, Yu Shenxing couldn't help but worry. Had he never been to the Western Territory before and gotten lost, or had he encountered some trouble on the way?

Just as I was pondering this, a dark shadow suddenly appeared on the horizon like lightning. At first, it was just a small dot, but in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a colossal creature that blotted out the sky. The shadow whipped up a gale with the flapping of its wings, causing the clouds to churn and tear into pieces of white fluff.

Upon seeing the enormous, rare crow, Yu Shenxing smiled; Chen Ye had finally made it.

Yu Shenxing, who was originally sitting on the flying boat, gently patted his wheelchair and transformed into a streak of light to meet the approaching figure.

Before they even got close, Yu Shenxing quickly stopped. He had misjudged the speed; the giant crow was flying incredibly fast, and if he didn't stop, they would crash into it.

Yu Shenxing looked at the spirit beast with a hint of envy.

Because of his disability, Yu Shenxing has a special fondness for birds that can fly in the sky. He used to keep a bluebird and loved it like his own child.

Unfortunately, the Bluebird's talent was too ordinary, and it died of old age many years ago, which saddened Yu Shenxing for a long time.

There are still too few spirit beasts that can truly cultivate into demons. This crow in front of him is obviously exceptionally talented, both majestic and powerful. Yu Shenxing decided to exchange bird-raising tips with Chen Ye and raise another one later.

As he was pondering this, Yu Shenxing suddenly narrowed his eyes. It seemed that the crow was gripping something in its claws and was struggling and cawing frantically.

Upon closer inspection, Yu Shenxing's eyes widened in shock.

The crow's claws were clearly gripping Yu Xing of the Mirage Sect. What was that pesky guy doing here?!
Black Whirlwind spotted Yu Shenxing ahead and quickly reduced its speed, coming to a steady stop in front of him.

The carriage being dragged on the claws came to a smooth stop without the slightest sway.

But Yu Xing was disheveled, with crooked eyes and nose, looking utterly ravaged, probably blown all the way by the fierce winds of the heavens.

Yu Shenxing wondered, "Such a powerful spirit beast, doesn't it know how to control the wind? Or did Yu Xing do something that angered both heaven and man, which is why Chen Ye caught him and taught him a lesson?"
This was an awkward reunion.

Black Whirlwind slowly descended to the ground, then impatiently threw Yu Xing, who was in its claws, onto the ground, instantly shrinking to the size of a palm.

When Chen Ye stepped out of the bronze carriage, Black Whirlwind obediently landed on his shoulder.

Yu Shenxing tried hard to suppress his envious gaze, pushed his wheelchair to Chen Ye and greeted him, "Brother, it's been a long time. Today's reunion is truly...unexpected."

Chen Ye glanced at Yu Xing, who was struggling to get up, and said helplessly, "I didn't check the almanac before I went out. I ran into something unclean and made a fool of myself in front of my brother."

Yu Shenxing laughed heartily. He liked Chen Ye's personality; he didn't hold back when he cursed. He also disliked Yu Xing, that idiot. But as a disciple of the Yunlu Immortal Sect, he had to be careful with his words and actions. No matter how much he disliked Yu Xing, he had to restrain himself.

Yu Xing scrambled to his feet, his hair a mess, and walked toward Chen Ye with a gloomy expression.

Upon seeing this, Yu Shenxing immediately warned, "Yu Xing, this is already the territory of my Yunlu Immortal Sect. If you dare to be disrespectful to the Huangquan Sect, don't blame me for taking you down!"

Yu Xing glanced at the other person, a look of inexplicable grievance on his face. He'd been blown around like this even in the sky; who was being rude to whom?

However, Yu Xing was too lazy to explain further. He simply cupped his hands in thanks to Chen Ye and said, "Thank you for saving my life. But a debt of gratitude is a debt of gratitude, and a debt of grudge is a debt of grudge. I, Yu Xing, will repay every debt of gratitude. After I repay the debt of gratitude, I will settle all previous grudges..."

Chen Ye interrupted him halfway through his sentence, saying, "If you utter another word, I'll throw you into the air and make you sing it all over again!"

Yu Xing immediately fell silent, his face pale as he turned and left, his hasty figure resembling a startled rabbit.

Yu Shenxing was dumbfounded and quickly asked Chen Ye, "Brother, what exactly happened? You even... reprimanded him like that, yet he didn't dare to talk back and even thanked you?"

Yu Shenxing felt that Chen Ye was the real master of illusion, and that he had probably bewitched this annoying guy.

Chen Ye shook his head and said, "The troubles we encountered on the road are complicated to explain."

“Then let’s talk slowly. Come with me, my dear brother. I have prepared a welcome feast for you.”

As Yu Shenxing spoke, he glanced at the people accompanying Chen Ye, and was somewhat surprised when he saw Mo Suixin and Fang Hao.

There's nothing wrong with Mo Suixin following Chen Ye. The fact that Pang Duoduo and her master joined the Yellow Springs Sect in exchange for the sect's help in repairing Green Coffin Mountain has already spread throughout the world.

Most people who heard this felt that the two women were very righteous, and even laughed at the Incense Burning Sect for having "not a single man among them," needing two women to solve the crisis at Green Coffin Mountain. At the same time, they were also impressed by the Yellow Spring Sect, which was not to be underestimated. Even famous sects had difficulty solving this problem, yet the Yellow Spring Sect had managed to achieve results regardless of the cost.

I heard that the putrefactive poison on Green Coffin Mountain has been partially suppressed and can be completely resolved in time. This is a great merit.

It makes sense for Mo Suixin to stay by Chen Ye's side, but what's with Fang Hao?

Yu Shenxing could only cup his hands in greeting and say, "Fellow Daoist Fang, how have you been? We met by chance on the road and decided to travel together?"

Fang Hao looked embarrassed, but without much hesitation, he explained to Yu Shenxing, "Fellow Daoist Yu, I have already joined the Yellow Springs Sect."

Yu Shenxing's pupils contracted slightly, but quickly returned to normal. A wise bird chooses its tree; Pang Duoduo has already joined the Yellow Springs Sect, so Fang Hao's choice wasn't wrong.

But Fang Hao's next sentence struck Yu Shenxing like a thunderbolt.

"Moreover... I have already become the sect leader's disciple. According to etiquette, I should address you as Senior Uncle Yu."

Fang Hao bowed respectfully, truly acting as a junior.

Yu Shenxing stared wide-eyed at Chen Ye, then at Fang Hao, who looked serious, feeling that what he had seen and heard today was simply unbelievable.

Is Fang Hao under some kind of spell? He's a dignified Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, Lu Xingzhou's personal disciple, and he's become Chen Ye's apprentice?

Yu Shenxing suddenly realized that he was the one who was bewitched, and everything he had seen today was just an illusion.
Chen Ye smiled and said, "This is a long story. Let me brew you a pot of good tea, and I'll tell you slowly."

Yu Shenxing shook his head and said, "Brother, you are truly the most extraordinary person in the world. I must be getting old; I can't even imagine these wonderful things anymore. Please come with me. Fine tea and wine have been prepared. We can drink until we drop today."

(End of this chapter)