Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 130 Qingjun: Venturing into the Martial World, Searching for a Master!
Life at Rakuri-in Academy flowed quietly after Chen Ye left.

The night was dark, and the gentle light fell on the old pear tree in the courtyard.

Zhiwei was still cultivating, sitting cross-legged under the old pear tree.

Her simple, light white dress made her small figure appear even more delicate.

Her hair was as black as ink and reached her waist, and her jet-black bangs added a touch of gloom to the girl's appearance.

She slowly opened her eyes, her pale face expressionless.
"He...broke through again?"

She muttered to herself, feeling the water-based spiritual energy in her dantian more abundant than usual, but felt no joy whatsoever.

It had only been a little over ten days since she broke through to the second level of Qi Refining.

If word got out about this incredible cultivation speed, it would surely leave countless outer and even inner disciples of the Lingyin Sect speechless with envy.

But the older girl didn't feel happy at all.

Or rather, she was never happy about breaking through her cultivation level.

For her, spiritual practice was more like a destiny she had to fulfill.

That so-called joy is like a mirage, distant and unreal.

She silently stretched out her fair hand, gazing at the aquamarine light swirling around her fingertips, her eyes somewhat vacant.
"If Chen Ye were here... he would be so happy he'd lose his bearings, laughing incessantly..."

The thought suddenly popped into her mind without warning, startling even Zhiwei herself.

She clenched her small hands tightly, and the spark of inspiration at her fingertips vanished instantly.

"How could I possibly miss him?!"

After Chen Ye left, Zhiwei never missed him.

No, don't say you miss me.

There wasn't even a single thought about him.

But at this moment, no matter how hard the older girl tried to calm herself, his image kept appearing before her eyes, surging towards her like a tidal wave...

"Senior sister! Senior sister! Look at me!"

On the other side of the courtyard, Qingjun was sticking her little bottom out, huffing and puffing as she practiced the Amazing Swan Technique, her little face turning bright red.

Ever since Chen Ye taught her the Amazing Swan Technique, this little girl said it wasn't fun, but she practiced it diligently in private.

With Chen Ye away, she put in even more effort, hoping to give her master a big surprise when he returned.

"Qingjun, focus your energy in your dantian and remember to circulate your spiritual power."

Zhiwei took a deep breath, walked to her side, and gently gave her pointers. She was now a minor cultivator herself, and her guidance of Qingjun was quite impressive.

"I know, I know!"

Qingjun waved her little hand impatiently, but still obediently adjusted her posture according to her senior sister's instructions.

She secretly glanced at Lu Zhiwei and saw that her senior sister looked serious, which made her feel a little smug.

Hmph, with Master away, Senior Sister listens to me the most now!
If I let my senior sister look at me, she would look at me!

Master...

If you don't come back soon, your senior sister will turn into Qingjun!

The little girl gritted her teeth and focused on her cultivation.

Perhaps it's because of this time that Qingjun has grown up quite a bit.

The body-tempering effect of the Amazing Swan Technique made her feel warm all over, and a subtle yet clear sense of power slowly grew and flowed within her body.

"This is?"

The little girl blinked, but then heard her senior sister shout:
"Qingjun, activate the Frostblossom Record!"

"Oh!" The little girl didn't understand why, but she knew that if she did what her senior sister said, she would be right!
Just as she channeled her energy...

"Crack!"

A barely audible sound, as if a thin membrane had been quietly punctured.

Qingjun felt a warm sensation in her dantian, and a spiritual power twice as strong as before instantly surged from her dantian throughout her body!
She blinked blankly, feeling the completely different power within her body.

"Huh? I...I think I'm..."

She tentatively threw a punch, and the wind from the punch carried a hint of spiritual light.

"Wow!!"

Qingjun's bright phoenix eyes widened instantly, and her mouth opened so wide it could fit an egg.
"Senior sister! Senior sister! I! I think I've broken through too! I've reached the second level of Qi Refining!!"

Seeing her smug and carefree expression, Zhiwei's usually cold eyes softened with a rare gentle smile.

She was naturally happy that Qingjun was able to break through.

"Senior sister, look! I've got an idea!"

Qingjun presented her small fist, shrouded in faint spiritual energy, to Zhiwei as if offering a treasure, hoping for her senior sister's praise.

"Yes, Qingjun is really amazing." Zhiwei gently patted her head.

Receiving praise from her senior sister, Qingjun became even more proud. She put her hands on her hips, raised her delicate chin, and looked smug.

But her smugness didn't last long. Suddenly, she remembered something, and the smile on her face gradually faded.

She walked to the courtyard gate, peeked out through the crack in the door, and saw that the alley was quiet, with only a few pear blossoms falling occasionally.

"Senior Sister..." Qingjun turned her head, her voice somewhat muffled, "Master has been gone for half a month, why hasn't he come back yet?"

"Idiot, Master has only been gone for two days!" Zhiwei tapped Qingjun's head.

"They've only been gone for two days!" the little girl exclaimed in shock.

"Do you miss your master?" The older girl mimicked Qingjun, narrowing her dark eyes.

"No!" the little girl said, rubbing her toes.

"Don't lie!" the older girl said sternly.

"Waaah... I miss... Master's snacks. But why is Senior Sister pressing Qingjun for answers! Could it be..." The little girl switched from offense to defense.

"I don't want to!"

"But Qingjun didn't say a word..." "..."

"Senior sister, shall we go find Master?"

The little girl suddenly shook her little fist and pointed to the Xiaohan Sword beside her.
"Look, Qingjun has reached the second level of Qi Refining! We must bring Master back and make him obediently cook delicious meals for us! Hmm... it's so dangerous outside, maybe we can even help Master if we go there!"

The little girl became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she could already see herself and her senior sister bravely rescuing their master.

"No."

Zhiwei resolutely rejected the little girl's grand plan.

“It’s too dangerous outside. Before Master left, he told us to stay home and cultivate diligently and not to run around.”

"But...but what if there are bad people outside?"

Qingjun held tightly to Zhiwei's sleeve, her eyes brimming with tears.

"It's precisely because there are bad people that we can't go out, otherwise we'll cause trouble for Master!"

Seeing her like this, Zhiwei's heart softened.

But I'm the senior sister!

Before Chen Ye left, he repeatedly told her to take good care of Qing Jun!

"But... what if there are bad people? What will Master do then?"

The little girl's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet it made Zhiwei pause in surprise.

Yes... what about Chen Ye?
I myself have already reached the third level of Qi Refining, so I can definitely help him!
only……

Zhiwei thought for a long time, but ultimately ignored Qingjun's pitiful eyes and silently shook her head.

And on the tree.

Bai Susu had already quietly settled on the most hidden, thick branch of the pear tree, revealing only a pair of amber eyes that still gleamed with a faint light in the darkness.

She had been waiting here for almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but the two little girls below still hadn't told her a story!

After waiting a while longer, all that could be heard were the two little girls talking softly.

Bai Susu finally couldn't hold back any longer. She cleared her throat, raised her voice, and with a hint of her usual bossy arrogance, shouted down at the tree, "Why aren't you telling a story yet!"

The sound seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet night.

The conversation under the tree abruptly stopped.

"Who?" Qingjun was startled and quickly hid behind Zhiwei.

Zhiwei was also startled. She listened intently, and the voice... sounded very familiar.

As soon as Bai Susu said it, she regretted it.

She intended to listen quietly, but in her haste, she inadvertently revealed her whereabouts.

But now that things have come to this, she, the eldest daughter of the Bai family, cannot lose face!
She gave a soft hum, and her figure floated down from the pear tree like a feather, landing steadily in front of the two little girls.

Under the moonlight, she wore a light blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), her long golden hair shimmering, and her exquisitely beautiful face carrying a hint of arrogance.

"It's you?" Zhiwei recognized the person and a hint of surprise flashed in her cold eyes.

The older girl recognized the little girl who had stormed into Luoli Courtyard a few days ago and was "sent away" by Chen Ye with a few words.

But why would she be hiding in a pear tree in the middle of the night?

story……

Zhiwei's heart skipped a beat.

She suddenly remembered that before Chen Ye left, he had specially given her a thick stack of story manuscripts filled with writing, instructing her to read them to Qingjun every night.

At the time, she thought Chen Ye was just worried that Qingjun was bored and wanted to comfort her with stories.

But now, thinking back, Chen Ye's solemn demeanor, and Bai Susu's appearance at this moment...

It turns out that all of this was Chen Ye's deliberate arrangement!

Zhiwei, being exceptionally intelligent, instantly understood Chen Ye's good intentions.

Chen Yeding had long noticed Bai Susu's interest in these stories, which is why he deliberately left the manuscripts so that he could read them aloud every night, as a way to keep her connected.

As long as Bai Susu still wants to hear stories, she will definitely keep an eye on Luoliyuan and will take care of the two sisters to some extent.

That night, the image of Chen Ye burning the midnight oil and writing furiously once again appeared before the eldest daughter's eyes.

Seeing that Zhiwei was just staring at her without saying a word, Bai Susu's annoyance at having her whereabouts exposed turned into displeasure:
"What are you looking at? Haven't you seen me before? Tell me, where's your master? Why has it been Little Black Hair telling stories these past few days?"

Qingjun peeked out from behind Zhiwei and said timidly, "Master... Master went out and hasn't come back yet."

"He went out?" Bai Susu raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with disappointment. "Where did he go? When will he be back?"

“Master went to Yuexi Lake Workshop, saying… it will take a month,” Zhiwei replied softly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Susu's amber eyes flickered, and her delicate chin lifted slightly: "Hmph, he certainly knows how to steal a moment of leisure. Moon Rhinoceros Lake Lane... sounds like a place where one can find some fun."

She glanced at Qingjun, who was staring at her expectantly, then looked at Zhiwei, who remained calm, and suddenly spoke:

"Since he's not here, it's no fun for you two little girls to stay here. I'm going to Yuexi Lake Square to see what new things there are, so I'll take you two along the way... Hmm, you two will keep me entertained on the way."

Upon hearing this, Qingjun's eyes lit up, her little face filled with surprise and anticipation: "Re...really? Fox...Sister White, are you really going to take us to find Master?"

Zhiwei was also surprised that Bai Susu was going to Yuexi Lake!

She knew that Chen Ye must have some trouble to deal with on his way to Yuexi Lake, otherwise he wouldn't have abandoned them and gone alone for no reason.

Can……

If Bai Susu goes with them to find their master, then whatever trouble their master encounters will be easily resolved, right?
With this in mind, Zhiwei made a plan.

Bai Susu disliked being questioned the most, and she waved her hand impatiently:

"My word is my bond! What, you're still not happy?"

"Yes, yes!!"

The little girl happily hugged the Xiaohan Sword, nodding her head like a chick pecking at rice.

Now the disciple can save his master!
Let's see if Master dares to bully her again!

(End of this chapter)