Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 117 Susu, Recognizing a Thief as Her Father!
Just as several outer disciples were whispering and pointing at Chen Ye.

A clear, crisp voice suddenly rang out behind them:

"Oh? What are you all talking about? It's so lively."

Upon hearing this, the outer disciples froze, their gloating expressions instantly turning into terror.

They turned their heads stiffly, only to see a beautiful young girl dressed in a moon-white fox fur coat, with dazzling golden hair and exquisite features, standing gracefully behind them. Her amber eyes held a hint of amusement. It was Bai Susu!
"Uncle Bai... Uncle Bai!" The disciples were terrified.

"Get out of here!"

The little girl is small in stature but has a big temper.

With her eyebrows raised and her soft, white hand waving, nine strands of Geng metal energy appeared out of thin air.

Then, he threw it directly at these disciples.

"what!"

Several disciples were caught off guard, and the Geng metal energy bleeds them profusely.

They dared not linger any longer and scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing the Garden of Wonders in a panic, fearing that if they were even a step too slow, they would be in trouble.

Bai Susu snorted and raised her chin disdainfully: "A bunch of cowards!!"

She straightened the collar of her fox fur coat and walked slowly into the Garden of Wonders with elegant steps.

Inside the garden, Chen Ye remained focused on using the Cloud and Rain Technique and the Sweet Rain Nourishing Technique to nourish the withered demonic spiritual plants.

He was wearing the golden Taoist robe he had taken from the wooden frame of the thatched hut. The robe fit him well and accentuated his upright posture and composed demeanor.

Chen Ye was humming a song as he tended to the spiritual plants while simultaneously unleashing ten streams of Geng metal energy to level up quickly.

To be honest, the power of Geng metal energy is a bit insufficient right now.

But leveling up is really fast; you can gain ten points of proficiency in one go.

[Geng Metal Qi Exceeds Limit: 680/800]

"Hmm? Did you hear faint screams outside just now?"

Chen Ye frowned.

Although he successfully illuminated Jupiter with his Seven Luminaries Soul Nourishing Technique, he did not develop the ability to hear things from a thousand miles away.

Previously, the disciples could still be detected when they were outside the courtyard.

But after they ran away, we could no longer hear what they were saying.

However, this is the Lingyin Sect, so presumably no one would dare to commit violence here.

Think of this,

Chen Ye happily continued leveling up.

Simply casting spells would be incredibly boring.

But it's quite fun to watch your spell proficiency increase over time.

the other side.

As soon as Bai Susu stepped into the garden, she saw this scene.

A familiar figure in a golden Taoist robe stood before a patch of withered herbs, golden energy swirling around his fingertips...

No more, no less, exactly ten dishes!

It is the Ten Qi Emerging Simultaneously, a technique that only Father could possibly unleash!

His mastery of Geng metal energy had reached a state of perfection, carrying an indescribable familiar charm, so similar to the aura his father used when he guided her in her cultivation!

This golden Taoist robe was the style my father wore most often, and the cloud patterns embroidered on it were also drawn by my father himself.

His back view... was exactly the same as his father's!
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

Bai Susu's amber eyes widened suddenly, all her pride and indifference crumbling in an instant, replaced by unbelievable shock.

Her delicate nose twitched slightly, her eyes reddened uncontrollably, and glistening tears rolled down her cheeks like pearls from a broken string.

"Father...Father?"

A tearful, childish cry escaped her lips.

She could no longer care about anything else, stumbling and rushing towards the golden figure, her delicate arms tightly encircling Chen Ye's lower back, burying her face deeply in his broad back, and bursting into tears:

"Daddy! Susu misses you so much! Everyone says you're dead, but Susu doesn't believe it! Susu knows Daddy will definitely come back! Waaaaah... Daddy!"

Chen Ye was focused on casting a spell when suddenly a small figure hugged him from behind, crying and calling him "Daddy," which made him freeze.

He stopped his spell, somewhat at a loss, and looked down at the little golden retriever clinging tightly to him.

This... what is going on?
Wait, is this Bai Susu?

Finished!

Chen Ye's vision went black, and he felt as if the blood in his body was about to freeze.

White rustling?
The true disciple of the Lingyin Sect, that eccentric and ruthless little witch, actually hugged him and called him "Daddy"?

If she realizes she's mistaken for someone else, she'll be the one embarrassed, but she'll be the one who dies!
"Father... Susu knew you weren't dead... They all lied to me... Waaah..."

Bai Susu sobbed uncontrollably, her delicate body trembling violently with emotion, and she hugged herself even tighter.

She was only nine years old when her father died twelve years ago!

She used to always throw tantrums, blaming her father for killing her mother, and never wanted to be close to him.

But now that she has regained what she lost, she is naturally reluctant to let go.

Strange... Father seems to have gotten a bit stronger?
Chen Ye was so tightly choked by her that he could barely breathe, and dared not move.

"Um, Uncle Bai... Uncle Bai?"

Chen Ye tentatively asked in as gentle a voice as possible, "You...you must have mistaken me for someone else?"

As soon as he said this, the crying behind him abruptly stopped.

"Father...don't you recognize Susu?" she asked cautiously, her voice trembling.

"Uncle Bai, please listen to me,"

Chen Ye tried his best to make his tone sound more sincere, fearing that he would be torn to pieces by this golden fluffy creature.
"Your father, Master Bai Li, was a great hero renowned throughout the Yan Kingdom, and I, Chen, held him in the highest esteem. However, I am not Master Bai Li; you have truly mistaken me for someone else."

Bai Susu suddenly grabbed Chen Ye's collar tightly:
"No! You are Father! Your Taoist robe, your Geng metal aura, and... and the scent on you, it's all exactly the same as Father's! You are Father! You just... you just have amnesia, you don't remember Susu, right?"

Chen Ye: "..."

Now we're in big trouble.

Why is this little brat so stubborn? Amnesia? What kind of nonsense is this?!

She looks like a child, but she must be over twenty years old, right?
At such an age, why are you still so impulsive?
However, Chen Ye had heard that since Bai Li's death, this girl had basically stayed indoors, cultivating at home for a full ten years...

He didn't leave home until he reached the age of nineteen and completed his foundation building.

It seems... that we cannot use common sense to understand her.

Chen Ye attempted to explain, "Uncle-Master Bai, I obtained this golden Daoist robe by chance. As for the Geng Metal Qi, there are quite a few disciples in the Lingyin Sect who practice this technique..."

"I don't listen! I don't listen!"

Bai Susu suddenly covered her ears and shook her head violently, "You're Daddy! You just don't want to acknowledge me anymore! Waaah... Daddy, don't let Susu go..."

“Actually… Uncle Bai, we’ve met once before.” Chen Ye slowly turned around.

As soon as he said this, the crying in his arms stopped abruptly.

Bai Susu slowly raised her tear-streaked face, her amber eyes appearing exceptionally clear due to the tears. She stared blankly at Chen Ye, a hint of bewilderment in her eyes.

Then, she released her arms from Chen Ye's waist and took a small step back.

"Is...is it you?"

Bai Susu suddenly remembered, she pointed at Chen Ye, her amber eyes filled with astonishment.

"You're from the Three Thousand Mountains... and that rogue cultivator from Master Hu Dan's courtyard? What are you doing here?"

Chen Ye's heart skipped a beat; this little girl had a pretty good memory.

But the tone of his voice sounded ominous.

He nodded with a forced smile: "It is indeed me. That day, Uncle Bai was as dashing as ever, and I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of him from afar."

"no……"

Bai Susu finally spoke again, her voice no longer carrying the childish sobs, but a cold, desolate statement.

Chen Ye was secretly on guard, fearing that this little devil would lose her temper.

But she has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, how could he possibly be her opponent?

With this in mind, Chen Ye ultimately decided not to take any action to prevent the situation from escalating.

The suffocating pressure came and went quickly.

Bai Susu took a deep breath, her small chest rising and falling slightly.

Her amber eyes had returned to calm.

Seeing this, Chen Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

She glanced at the lonely thatched hut, then turned her gaze to Chen Ye, saying in a flat tone, "Go in."

Chen Ye's heart tightened.

This little devil is unpredictable; she was crying her heart out just a moment ago, but in the blink of an eye, she changed her tune completely.

He didn't know what she was up to, but now was clearly not the time to resist.

He remained silent and did as instructed, walking towards the thatched hut.

The golden Taoist robe he wore now seemed particularly glaring.

The furnishings inside the thatched hut remained simple and tidy.

Bai Susu followed and walked in, her small figure standing in the center of the slightly dim room.

She looked around, her gaze lingering for a moment on the familiar spiritual plants and tools and Chen Ye's golden Taoist robe, a complex and unfathomable emotion flashing in her eyes.

Finally, her gaze fell back on Chen Ye, and she spoke in an icy voice: "You, since you are not my father, yet you wear his Taoist robe, use his Geng metal energy, and appear in his favorite place... Tell me, how should I deal with you?"

Chen Ye remained calm and explained, "Uncle Bai, I found this Daoist robe by chance here. Seeing that it was neat and fit me well, I took it without permission. As for the Geng metal qi, I learned it by chance. If I have offended you in any way, I hope Uncle Bai will forgive me."

"Have you forgive me?"

A mocking smile curved Bai Susu's lips.

"You took my father's things, disturbed his peace, and... and gave me false hope. You think you can get away with just a 'please forgive me'?"

She took a step forward, her small figure radiating a powerful sense of oppression.

"However, considering that your Taoist robe bears some resemblance to my father's, and that you possess a somewhat divine aura of Geng metal..."

Bai Susu paused, her amber eyes narrowing slightly, a hint of danger in them.

"I made a decision."

She spoke slowly and deliberately, her voice not loud.
"From this day forward, you shall be my servant, Bai Susu. Stay in this Garden of Wonders and look after these spiritual plants for me. Without my permission, you are not to step out of the Garden of Wonders!"

servant?!
Chen Ye was completely stunned.

He had planned everything meticulously, but he never expected Bai Susu to make such an absurd request!
So, if she can't be his father, he has to be his servant? What kind of absurd logic is that?

"Uncle-Master Bai, this...this is probably inappropriate, isn't it?" Chen Ye tried to argue, "I am a newly appointed steward of the Lingyin Sect, responsible for..."

"Steward?" Bai Susu scoffed, interrupting him. "At Herb Peak, my words carry more weight than the Peak Master's. If I say you're a servant, then you're a servant. What, you have a problem with that?"

She slightly raised her chin and said coldly, "Those who obey me prosper, those who defy me perish!"

This little girl is quite the chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur)...

She was petite and delicate, and the soft, fluffy white fur of her fox fur made her already fair skin appear even more radiant.

Her nose was straight and delicate, and her lips were a natural pink color, naturally beautiful without any makeup.

Those two fair and delicate little hands, with slender fingers, were slightly clenched, adding to their endearing and charming innocence.

It was clearly an adorable golden fluffy ball, but in Chen Ye's eyes, it was like a demon king...

"Uncle Bai,"

Chen Ye took a deep breath, his tone becoming more serious.

"Your father, Master Bai Li, was a peerless genius, upright and honorable. Surely he wouldn't want to see his daughter using her power to coerce a sect steward into becoming a slave? If this gets out, wouldn't it damage Master Bai Li's reputation?"

His words carried a hint of risk, an attempt to use Bai Li Zhenren's reputation to put Bai Susu in a difficult position.

Sure enough, a flicker of emotion crossed Bai Susu's icy gaze when her father was mentioned.

She pursed her pink lips and remained silent for a moment.

Seeing this, Chen Ye felt a glimmer of hope.

However, Bai Susu's next words plunged him into an icy abyss. "Reputation?"

She scoffed, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her amber eyes. "My father has been dead for twelve years! What use is his reputation now!"

"You, call me master! Otherwise, I won't hesitate to turn you into a handful of dust in this garden, keeping company with those withered spiritual plants!"

　One more chapter, I'll post it a little later.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)