Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 104 Qingjun's Mother, the Girl Holds a Grudge

Ji Yueze's gaze swept casually across the lobby on the first floor of Lingbao Pavilion.

When he realized that the person confronting Steward Zhang was Chen Ye, he laughed loudly:
"Isn't this Steward Chen? He was quite the big shot in Yunxi Fang not long ago. I've long admired his reputation!"

With this remark,
Manager Zhang was filled with doubt and surprise.

Deacon Chen?
When did Yunxifang get a new steward named Chen?
Could it be... that Deacon Chen, who recently passed the spirit plant assessment?

Ji Yueze's flattering remark made Steward Zhang's heart skip a beat. He quickly whispered to his servants to have the iron sword brought over.

At the same time, Yi Ran smiled broadly: "So it's Deacon Chen! Oh dear! This is like a flood washing away the Dragon King's temple. The Lingyin Sect and the Lingbao Sect are brother sects, how could we take advantage of you? These spirit stones are all waived!"

Indeed, Steward Zhang was also a steward and was not afraid of Chen Ye.

But rogue cultivators can bully and humiliate at will.

As for the other sect leaders, it's best not to offend them if possible.

He handed the iron sword to Chen Ye, his heart bleeding.

Unfortunately, I made some insolent remarks before, so I have no choice but to pay a price to seek forgiveness.

Chen Ye's heart stirred slightly, sensing that Ji Yueze's arrival was ill-intentioned, but his expression remained unchanged as he cupped his hands and said:

"Fellow Daoist Ji, I've long admired you!"

"No no no..."

Ji Yueze smiled jokingly.
"I have long admired Deacon Chen. Tsk tsk tsk, flirting with a female cultivator, you are truly audacious!"

Upon hearing this, the Stone Mirror Cultivators behind him let out suppressed chuckles, their expressions playful.

Manager Zhang's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

His hand rested on the iron sword, hesitant to retract it.

Ji Yueze had considerable connections within the Lingyin Sect.

Chen Ye was just a newly appointed manager of spiritual plants, and he had offended him...

Chen Ye's eyes turned slightly cold, and he was about to speak in rebuttal when he was interrupted by a clear and youthful voice.

“Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken.”

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a girl with black hair, dressed in a light blue cloth dress and with her dark hair simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, walk out from behind Chen Ye.

She was still quite thin, but her back was straight, and her clear black and white eyes looked calmly at Ji Yueze, without the slightest fear.

It was Lu Zhiwei.

She stepped forward, blocking Chen Ye's path: "My master's character is a matter of public opinion, and there is no need for others to speculate or spread rumors. As for the so-called harassment of female cultivators, it has already been found to be a misunderstanding, a malicious frame-up by petty people. If you don't believe me, you are welcome to investigate."

Zhiwei's words were clear and logical, neither humble nor arrogant, which made the scene somewhat quiet for a moment.

Qingjun also peeked out from behind Chen Ye, puffing out her cheeks, and whispered in agreement, "That's right! You guys are the bad guys!"

When Ji Yueze saw that the two little girls dared to contradict him in public, a hint of ferocity flashed in his eyes. He snorted coldly, "You little brats, who gave you the right to speak here? Chen Ye, you've got some skills, actually sending your apprentice to stand up for you?"

The spiritual energy emanating from his body subtly rippled out again, carrying a hint of pressure, as if trying to make this arrogant little girl back down.

Chen Ye sighed and shielded his two disciples behind him:
"Ji Yueze, you believe rumors, spread gossip, and bully girls... You are truly despicable and shameless."

Upon hearing this, Manager Zhang broke out in a cold sweat.

Where did Chen Ye get the guts?
Ji Yueze was even more furious: "Sharp-tongued! Do you really think I wouldn't dare to deal with you in the market?"

"Do you really dare?" Chen Ye wondered.

Ji Yueze stopped talking.

Indeed, he really didn't dare.

Ordinary rogue cultivators are fine, but openly killing a sect leader in the marketplace is no small matter.

Once he makes a move, he will be the next "Crossing Love Sect Demon Cultivator" to be hunted down by numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators!
But what Ji Yueze didn't expect was that Chen Ye was incredibly bold!
He secretly made a judgment:
This person is exceptionally courageous and is not one to fear death.

The intelligence gathered by the Stone Mirror Society doesn't seem to belong to the same person at all...

Just as tensions were rising, a gentle female voice came from the private room upstairs:

"President Ji, it's been years, and your temper has certainly grown quite a bit. You can't even tolerate a girl anymore?"

Upon hearing this voice, Ji Yueze's expression changed drastically, and his previous arrogance vanished without a trace.

He didn't even bother to look at Chen Ye and Zhiwei again, and hurriedly cupped his hands towards the upstairs, saying, "Senior Sister, please calm down. I misspoke, and I hope you will forgive me! I will come up here to apologize to you right away!"

After saying that, he immediately turned around and almost ran towards the stairs.

His anxious demeanor was completely different from how he had acted just moments before.

The cultivators behind him exchanged glances, not daring to utter another word, and quickly lowered their heads to follow.

Seeing this, Steward Zhang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly handed the iron sword back to Chen Ye with a smile, saying, "Steward Chen, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. Please take this sword. I was very rude just now, and I hope you won't hold it against me."

All he wants now is to get rid of this god as soon as possible.

Chen Ye took the iron sword without saying a word.

He looked up toward the private room on the second floor. The window was still closed, but Chen Ye could feel a gaze silently watching everything downstairs from behind that window.

This voice... seems somewhat familiar; it left a deep impression on my predecessor.

But Chen Ye couldn't remember who it was for a moment.

but……

Ji Yueze was a man of truly unrestrained and arrogant nature, who made no attempt to conceal his likes and dislikes.

The temperament of Luo Heng, the president of the Jade Lizard Association, is truly the opposite of his.

Qingjun muttered softly, "Master, did that older brother just now dislike you? He looked at you so fiercely."

"It's enough that Qingjun likes Master." Chen Ye patted Qingjun's little head.

"!!" The little girl's eyes widened slowly, then she abruptly turned her face away. "Qingjun doesn't like it either!" "Then Master likes it, after all, Qingjun is so cute."

"Waaah! Qingjun isn't cute... No, no, Qingjun is cute, but Master can't like her!" The little girl was so anxious she was practically fuming.

Just as Chen Ye was about to leave with the two girls,
A woman dressed as a maidservant hurried down the steps, came straight to him, and bowed respectfully: "Fellow Daoist Chen, Madam requests your presence. She asked me to convey her message: Do you still remember seven years ago?"

The maid's expression was respectful, but her cultivation level was actually at the late stage of Qi Refining!
But what shocked Chen Ye was not the maid who was at the late stage of Qi Refining, but what she said.

Seven years ago?
Wait, he remembered.

Wasn't that Qingjun's mother's voice from upstairs just now?

"The Xu family..."

Chen Ye suddenly remembered the Xu family's caravan that acquired magical artifacts in the trade zone.

But he never expected that Qingjun's mother would come in person!
But so many years have passed, why did they have to come to Yunxifang today of all days?

……

Upstairs in a private room, a stunningly beautiful figure stood by the window, her phoenix eyes darting about as if silently observing everything below.

She wore an elegant, simple dress, with fair skin, black hair, a delicate and straight nose, and soft, lustrous lips. Her whole being exuded a gentle and charming beauty.

Ji Yueze stood behind the female cultivator for a long time, wanting to speak several times, but not knowing what to say.

"Senior Sister Mao... it's been a long time." In the end, he couldn't help but call out softly.

"Junior Brother Ji." Mao Qingzhu came back to her senses, smiled slightly, a smile that was gentle yet captivating, "Why are you still as impulsive as before?"

Ji Yueze's breathing became heavy, and he dared not look directly at her. He cupped his hands and said, "Senior Sister, you are still as beautiful as before..."

Mao Qingzhu's gaze then fell on the little girl downstairs: "President Ji, thank you for your help this time."

She was referring to Ji Yueze helping the Xu family resolve some troubles before.

Ji Yueze was overjoyed and quickly said, "Senior Sister, you flatter me. It is my honor to be able to share your burdens." He paused, then asked with some confusion, "But I wonder, what is the background of that rogue cultivator downstairs just now? Why did Senior Sister have to intervene?"

Mao Qingzhu shook her head: "I just casually chimed in because I saw that he had two children with him and had a conflict with you."

She brushed the matter aside lightly, unwilling to elaborate.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yueze's heart sank.

He knew Mao Qingzhu's personality well; she was definitely not the type to meddle in other people's affairs.

Her actions today must have a deeper meaning.

"Senior sister... I understand." Ji Yueze took a deep breath.

Since my senior sister is helping him, I will not be his enemy from now on.

Even if they could only watch helplessly as that old geezer Luo Heng reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Junior Brother Ji, what have you figured out? Never mind..."

Mao Qingzhu shook her head helplessly, but a hint of satisfaction flashed across her eyes.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two began to discuss the details of the transaction.

The Xu family intends to purchase a large number of magical artifacts, and the Stone Mirror Society, as a large independent cultivator guild, is naturally a good partner.

After the transaction was completed,
Mao Qingzhu nodded slightly, her voice gentle and melodious: "I'm sorry to trouble you, Junior Brother Ji... My headache has flared up again, Junior Brother..."

Her slender, fair fingers gently massaged her temples.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yueze's gaze became even more tender.

Ever since that calamity seven years ago, my senior sister has often suffered from headaches.

Even though he was reluctant to leave, he couldn't bear to bother his senior sister any longer, so he got up to say goodbye.

"Senior sister, please take good care of yourself and don't let that bastard upset you!"

He said that, and then left without looking back.

Just before parting, I happened to brush past Chen Ye, who was with his two children.

Ji Yueze snorted coldly, glanced back at Chen Ye, and thought to himself, "Consider yourself lucky, kid! Senior Sister is as gentle as ever... Sigh..."

Chen Ye also paused for a moment, his gaze falling on Qing Jun's face.

The little girl, unaware of what was about to happen, darted around with her big eyes, both curious and excited.

"Sigh..." Chen Ye couldn't help but feel sorry for his little disciple and felt sorry for Qing Jun.

So, he couldn't help but gently tap Qingjun.

Seeing the little girl clutching her head in pain, he finally felt relieved.

"Gulp!! Master, you're so annoying!!"

The little girl was furious, absolutely furious.

The little fists, resembling white steamed buns, were itching to pounce.

But then I saw my master also clench his fist like a sandbag.

The little girl stood at attention: "Master is the best!"

She remembered this grudge!
Things shouldn't happen more than three times. Once I've remembered these three grudges, I'll definitely settle the score with them!
Hmm... but it seems like I've already held two grudges against you?
Chen Ye raised an eyebrow in confusion: "Master just wanted to bump fists with Qingjun, right? That's not what Qingjun meant by clenching her fist."

"Yes...yes." Qingjun smiled ingratiatingly.

Carefully, she used her soft, white little fist to quickly clash against her master's extremely large fist.

Ah!
By hitting her master, she had essentially avenged herself.

Therefore, all grudges are wiped clean!
　Sorry, I need to take the day off today...

　　I feel dizzy

　　
　
(End of this chapter)