Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 142 Susu, I'm sorry

In recent months, Li Guangzong has been busy refining Foundation Establishment Pills at Yuexi Workshop and has mostly paid no attention to Chen Ye.

Not to mention, Chen Ye's sudden arrival at Yuexi Lake was completely unexpected for him.

This means that Li Guangzong is now in the open, while he is in the shadows.

“There must be a Foundation Establishment cultivator behind Li Guangzong. In addition, he seems to have some connection with the Crossing Love Sect... With my current strength, it will be difficult to kill Li Guangzong.”

Chen Ye was playing with the core of the puppet.

Even if he successfully crafts the puppet, he might not be able to kill this fiend.

but……

Thanks to his two good apprentices!

Bai Susu had promised the girl that if Chen Ye encountered any insurmountable trouble, Bai Susu would lend a helping hand.

"But... is this promise for the Xu family, or for Li Guangzong?"

Chen Ye pondered for a moment.

He knew exactly what to do and would go to Bai Susu for any issues.

Given Bai Susu's capricious and arrogant nature, she would never allow herself to be commanded by him.

"Raising a tiger will eventually lead to trouble. After all, the Xu family is a family of the Lingyin Sect, and they have no life-or-death enmity with me. It's just that we have some conflicts because of Qingjun. Moreover, Mao Qingzhu can act as a mediator. It can't be called an imminent crisis."

“But Li Guangzong is different… He’s connected to the Demonic Sect, he’s incredibly cunning, and he rose through the ranks from a rogue cultivator. Now he even has a Foundation Establishment cultivator as his ally. If Li Guangzong were to perceive that I pose a threat to him, he might even directly request a Foundation Establishment cultivator to kill me…”

Once Chen Ye made up his mind, he decided to ask Bai Susu for help.

At this time, both apprentices were busy doing small tasks inside the Herbal Pavilion.

These two girls, especially Qingjun, were sweet-talking and well-liked by all the managers of the Herbal Pavilion.

Moreover, since Chen Ye was in the herb garden in the backyard of the Herb Pavilion, no one dared to bully the two girls.

Chen Ye was happy to have some peace and quiet, and even more happy that things had gone smoothly.

For the two disciples, while spiritual practice is important, they also need to gain enough social experience.

He took out the broken puppet core and the materials he had collected from the Ghost Gathering.

"The Hundred Refinements Technique!"

He immersed his consciousness in the jade slip and began to carefully refine the core according to the method recorded in the jade slip.

The Hundred Refinements Method is the foundation of weapon crafting. It emphasizes repeatedly refining materials with spiritual power to remove impurities and enhance their toughness and spirituality.

One day flies by in a blink of an eye.

[Small Success in the Hundred Refinements Technique: 75/100]

Repairing the core of the magical artifact required more mental and spiritual energy than he had imagined.

Even with his current cultivation level of the seventh level of Qi Refining and his spiritual strength far exceeding that of others of the same level, he still felt waves of fatigue after refining continuously for several hours.

Fortunately, he has now begun to integrate these materials into the core.

"It seems we still need to rely on the refining furnace... A craftsman must first have the right tools if he wants to do his work well."

Chen Ye sighed and temporarily stopped the refining process.

He got up and stretched his stiff limbs, then strolled out of the bamboo house.

Inside the herb garden, various medicinal herbs thrived, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Master! Master! We're back!"

Before I saw the person, I heard his voice first.

Qingjun's clear and lively voice could be heard from afar at the entrance of the herb garden.

Chen Ye looked up and saw Qing Jun hopping and skipping towards him.

Clutching two strings of bright red candied hawthorns, she proudly presented them to Chen Ye: "Master! Grandpa Sun said we behaved well today, so he gave us these as a special reward! They're so delicious!"

Chen Ye looked at her small mouth, which was glistening with syrup, and couldn't help but chuckle.

He wiped her mouth clean with his sleeve and smiled, "Oh? What great help did Qingjun do today?"

"Hmph! Of course!" Qingjun proudly puffed out her little chest. "Grandpa Sun said that Qingjun has a good memory and is quick with the abacus, so she can be the head manager in the future! As for Senior Sister, she's even more amazing. She can distinguish several kinds of poisonous herbs that look very similar at a glance!"

As she spoke, she took out a small purse from her bosom.

There were actually five spirit stones in my purse!

The little girl proudly showed Chen Ye the spirit stones she had painstakingly accumulated: "This is the spirit stones Qingjun earned in half a month. It's much more than Master used to earn!"

Chen Ye was somewhat shocked. When he was a medicinal herb farmer in the shantytown, he only earned five or six spirit stones a month.

But then he thought about it and realized it was perfectly reasonable.

Most of the managers in the Herbal Pavilion are cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining, and they are generous in their spending.

Sometimes, when he's in a good mood, he might just casually give Qingjun a spirit stone.

Chen Ye raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Didn't Master give you a storage bag? Why is it in your purse...?"

Qingjun pouted, "Master doesn't understand! Spirit stones should be carried close to the body to make one feel good!"

As she spoke, she carefully put away the spirit stones, glancing warily at Chen Ye: "Master, don't you dare try to steal Qingjun's spirit stones!"

Chen Ye's face darkened: "What are you talking about? Would your master steal five spirit stones from you?"

"Who knows..."

The little girl muttered to herself, and before Chen Ye could get angry, she shoved a string of candied hawthorns into his hand and urged him on.

"Master, eat this quickly, it's very sweet!"

Chen Ye was abruptly interrupted from casting his spell. Looking at the little girl's innocent smiling face, he helplessly took a bite of the candied hawthorn, the sweet and sour taste spreading in his mouth:
"Yes, it is indeed very sweet."

This touch of sweetness added a bit of fun to his monotonous cultivation...

……

At this moment, outside the Herbal Pavilion, a petite golden figure strolled around with her hands behind her back and an air of indifference.

It was a rustling white.

She originally wanted to find Chen Ye to continue listening to the story of the monkey causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace, but unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived at the Herbal Pavilion, she saw a familiar figure busily arranging spiritual plants.

"Huh?" Bai Susu rushed to Zhiwei's side, her amber eyes widening in surprise. "Chen Ye actually made you guys work?"

In her mind, Chen Ye cherished these two girls like the apples of his eye, so how could he let them do such rough work?

When Zhiwei saw that it was her, she didn't seem surprised. She put down the bucket and said calmly, "It was Zhiwei's own choice... Zhiwei wanted to save some spirit stones."

"Spirit stones?" Bai Susu was even more puzzled. As a true descendant of the Bai family, when had she ever worried about spirit stones?
With a flick of her wrist, a mid-grade spirit stone, the size of a pigeon egg and brimming with spiritual energy, appeared in her palm. She casually tried to shove it into Zhiwei's hand: "If you need spirit stones, just ask me! I have plenty!"

This one mid-grade spirit stone is equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones, enough for an ordinary rogue cultivator to live on for several years.

Humph……

If she wants spirit stones so badly, this girl must be incredibly grateful to her, right?
Not only that old bastard Chen Ye, but also his two disciples—Bai Susu is determined to take them down in one fell swoop!

But the black-haired girl shook her head: "Only spirit stones earned by oneself have meaning. Zhiwei has no shortage of spirit stones."

"What's the point of a joke?"

Bai Susu scoffed. A girl is a girl, she actually cares about such things.

Zhiwei knew about Bai Susu's doubts, but she couldn't explain it to Bai Susu because it was her and Qingjun's little secret... Seeing that she couldn't get any information out of her, Bai Susu was too lazy to pester her any further.

Her mind was now filled with that unruly monkey, so she immediately abandoned Zhiwei and went to the bamboo house where Chen Ye usually stayed.

Chen Ye was refining the core of the puppet in the bamboo house when he suddenly heard Bai Susu calling from outside the door: "This young lady is here! Hurry up and come out to greet me!"

Chen Ye was overjoyed. Bai Susu was elusive and he had long wanted to find her, but to no avail.

Fortunately, this guy often comes over to listen to stories...

Chen Ye quickly put away the puppet core, got up and opened the door, his face beaming with a warm smile: "Master Bai, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you so long!"

Seeing his overly solicitous manner, Bai Susu became wary and suspiciously scanned him: "Why are you being so enthusiastic today? There's no reason for such kindness!"

As she spoke, she strode into the bamboo house, unceremoniously finding a seat in the main position, her delicate chin slightly raised as she looked down at Chen Ye:

"Hmph...it's obvious they want something from me..."

Chen Ye warmly served Bai Susu a cup of freshly brewed spiritual tea before sitting down opposite her. His expression turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Master Bai, please understand. I do have a request to make today. This matter... concerns life and death, and I hope that you can lend me a hand."

Bai Susu took a sip of spiritual tea, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. This tea was far inferior to the spiritual mist tea she usually drank, but considering Chen Ye's respectful manner, she forced herself to swallow it.

She put down her teacup and looked at Chen Ye with a leisurely air: "Oh? Tell me, what kind of life-or-death crisis has made you so cautious?"

This old guy seems to be quite content and unambitious most of the time, but when he really runs into trouble, won't he still have to come to me for help?
To be honest, Bai Susu was quite dissatisfied.

Who is my status?
Ordinary cultivators should not go to great lengths to please her, hoping to gain some benefit from her.

But Chen Ye was a strange person. Although he was respectful, there was always a sense of distance between him and her, which didn't seem like he was genuinely trying to please her...

Just like... just like that girl named Lu Zhiwei, there was a kind of indifferent detachment.

Oh well, he had already promised his two disciples anyway.

Seeing Bai Susu listening attentively, Chen Ye immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

I know there's a way out.

Then he began to explain: "I would like to ask Master Bai for help in killing someone. This person is named Li Guangzong, the head of the Miaodan Pavilion."

“Li Guangzong, I’ve heard of him. A rare alchemist among rogue cultivators… But I am a true disciple of the Lingyin Sect, and I have my own principles. I am not someone who kills indiscriminately…”

Bai Susu rested her delicate chin on her hand and looked at Chen Ye with a wistful gaze.

This Bai Susu, she actually has principles?
Chen Ye hesitated, saying that Li Guangzong's collusion with demonic cultivators was just Chen Ye's guess, and there was no evidence.

But soon, Bai Susu suddenly asked, "Then do you think this person should be killed?"

Chen Ye looked up and saw Bai Susu, her expression unchanged, steeling herself as she replied, "She deserves to die!"

"Okay, then it's not indiscriminate killing anymore!"

The next moment, the blonde girl clapped her hands enthusiastically.

Chen Ye was overjoyed to see Bai Susu agree so readily. With Bai Susu's help, even if Li Guangzong had two Foundation Establishment bodyguards, they could easily kill him.

It was both funny and exasperating. This little girl's logic was truly extraordinary. Just a moment ago she said she "had her own principles and would never kill indiscriminately," but in the blink of an eye, she became excited because of his words "should be killed."

Well, as long as she's willing to help, the process doesn't matter.

"Bai Zhenchuan is indeed quick-witted!" Chen Ye quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Li Guangzong has been living in Miaodan Garden outside Yuexi Lake for many years, but... recently, a Foundation Establishment True Person from Medicine King Valley has been visiting him there."

Yesterday, Chen Ye also inquired about Li Guangzong's whereabouts from various sources.

Since the luring and killing by the Wuxiang Ghost Gathering yesterday, Li Guangzong has been openly negotiating with a Foundation Establishment True Person from Medicine King Valley.

It is said that Miaodan Pavilion will soon join Medicine King Valley, expanding the market of the three villages of Kaiyuexihu, Taoshan, and Yunxi.

If Li Guangzong joins Medicine King Valley, this man will be even more difficult to kill...

"Medicine King Valley? Is this an attempt to interfere in the conflict between the Spirit Hidden Sect and the Myriad Puppet Sect? No problem, just kill them!"

Bai Susu raised an eyebrow, waved her small hand, and suddenly said with a smile,
"But... I just arrived and haven't even had a hot meal yet, and you want to drag me out to fight and kill? You don't even know the basics of hospitality!"

Helpless, Chen Ye had no choice but to patiently take out some prepared spiritual fruits and snacks from his storage bag and place them on the wooden table in front of Bai Susu: "Master Bai, you must be tired from your journey. These are just a small token of my appreciation. Please have something to eat first."

Bai Susu nodded in satisfaction and began to savor the food in small bites, while also stretching out her little feet to signal to Chen Ye.

"Old man, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and give me a foot massage! I've been running around doing nothing for you these past few days!"

Her small feet were clad in soft-soled boots made of cloud-patterned brocade. The boots were delicate and exquisite, further emphasizing the slenderness of her ankles. Her toes were slightly upturned, carrying a hint of petulance.

Chen Ye: "..."

Looking at Bai Susu's matter-of-fact expression and the little foot stretched out in front of him, he felt his temples throbbing.

She's even more shameless than Qingjun!

But circumstances forced him to endure it in order to successfully eliminate Li Guangzong.

He silently squatted down and resignedly began to take off Bai Susu's boots.

It was soft to the touch, and through the thin brocade, one could feel the delicate bones of the girl's feet.

Bai Susu glanced at Chen Ye squatting in front of her, and suddenly regretted it. She said urgently, "Hey...hey, why did you take off my boots?"

Chen Ye gritted his teeth: "How can I give you a massage if I don't take off my boots?"

"Yes, haha..."

Bai Susu smiled sheepishly, and seeing Chen Ye kneeling down to serve him as if he were being submissive, she felt a little smug.

He forcibly suppressed the unease in his heart.

No...it's just a foot massage, what's the big deal...?

Smell him awful!
Even as she muttered this, her little foot curled up uncomfortably.

Chen Ye cursed inwardly as a "troublemaker," but dared not slack off. He carefully unfastened the buckles on her boots and took off the delicate soft boots.

With the boots removed, a pair of snow-white, crystal-clear little feet were exposed to the air.

Her feet were delicate and beautiful, her toes were round like pearls, and her nails were neatly trimmed with a faint pink luster.

Her skin was so delicate it seemed like it could be broken with a touch, and under the dim light of the bamboo house, it shone with a warm, ivory-like glow that was captivating.

The girl's small toes twitched nervously.

Bai Susu felt unusually lost... Why did she feel embarrassed?
Aren't they just feet for walking?

She had spent many years in ascetic practice and knew very little about matters between men and women.

Because of their profound cultivation and spoiled nature, they are either respected but kept at a distance, or revered to the extreme.

When have you had such close contact with someone of the opposite sex?

Before Bai Susu could regret it,
Chen Ye had already gently held that soft, jade-like little foot in his palm.

It feels smooth and delicate to the touch, with a sweet fragrance unique to young girls.

hateful……

Chen Ye was furious. If he hadn't been forced by Bai Susu, why would he have massaged a young girl's feet!
What a shame!
You should know that Chen Ye has only ever washed his disciple's feet!
Think of this,

Chen Ye decided to take revenge!
　Thank you Mr. Chrome for the 1500 coins!

　　Thank you Honeysuckle Dew for the 100 coins!

　　Waaaaah, I need to take a day off.

　　Only fourk
　　
　
(End of this chapter)