Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 189 Today's a Date; Chen Ye's Revenge

The art of alchemy is not something children can play around with.
One careless move could result in the furnace being destroyed and people being injured!
"Brother Ye, you..." Mao Qingzhu was about to speak to dissuade him, but Chen Ye waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more.

"If Sister Qingzhu is worried, she can go in and take a look."

Chen Ye smiled slightly.
This evil little dumpling, like a villain, looks down on him in every way.

One moment he was worried that Lingzhifu was weak-willed and couldn't bear to see bloodshed;
Then he began to doubt that his alchemy was like a child playing around, wasting spiritual materials.

Thinking of this, Chen Ye added with ill intent:
"Perfect timing. Also, take a look at my two good-for-nothing disciples and see how much skill they actually possess. And while you're at it, give them some pointers on alchemy."

"That's...ok."

Concerned for the safety of the two girls, Mao Qingzhu didn't have time to say anything more and hurriedly pushed open the door to the quiet room.

Let her see what Ye Di is really up to!

indoor.

The expected chaotic scene of frantic activity and chaotic spiritual energy did not occur.

On the contrary, they were orderly and worked together seamlessly.

The silver-haired girl was sitting cross-legged in front of the alchemy furnace with a serious expression, her face tense and focused.

A pair of delicate white hands were forming mysterious hand seals. The furnace fire in her palms sometimes flickered like a snake's tongue, and sometimes it moved like a tiger descending a mountain. She controlled it with ease and skill!

On the other side, the slightly taller, black-haired girl was in charge of processing the herbs. Her movements were steady and efficient, and she controlled the amount of each herb and the timing of purification perfectly.

What shocked Mao Qingzhu even more was the pure fragrance of the pill lingering around her nose!

This means they are not just pretentious show-offs, but truly talented and accomplished.
"A top-grade elixir?!"

Immediately afterwards, Mao Qingzhu's gaze suddenly fixed on the strange phenomenon surging inside the alchemy furnace. The jade liquid was shimmering and flowing, clearly a sign that a high-grade pill had been successfully made!
Judging from this, Qingjun's alchemy skills are even superior to his own!
Even though she had only dabbled in alchemy casually, she was still outdone by a young girl...

And how terrifying must Ye Di's alchemy skills be if he can teach a little girl to make high-grade pills?
Mao Qingzhu was completely stunned. Recalling her previous remarks about being "skilled in alchemy" and "teaching you step by step," she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Isn't this like... showing off one's limited skills before an expert without even realizing it?!

"Brother Ye, you..."

When Mao Qingzhu turned around in shame, the doorway was already empty. Ye Di had said he was going to rest, and he really did it without hesitation, turning around and leaving!
She had assumed... he would stand there, waiting to see her make a fool of herself...

Looking back, no matter how much she questioned or even subtly belittled him, Chen Ye always maintained a calm and composed demeanor. Now, he was even more disdainful of making a scene and quietly left...

"Ye Di's character..." Mao Qingzhu felt a mix of emotions. She felt that although she was his sworn sister, she was far inferior to him in terms of character.

……

Silent all night.

The next day, as dawn broke.

When Chen Ye woke up, he felt a slight heaviness in his chest.

He opened his eyes and saw a cascade of smooth, long black hair and a peaceful, sleeping face.

"When did this girl arrive?"

Chen Ye rubbed his eyes.

Chen Ye thought Zhiwei wouldn't come, since his two disciples had been refining elixirs all night.

At that moment, she was curled up in his arms like a docile kitten.

She was fast asleep, her long, curled eyelashes casting a small shadow in the dim light. Her fair face was flushed with a healthy blush from her sleep, and her lips, which were usually pursed, were slightly parted, rising and falling gently with her steady breathing.

"You can't sleep with your mouth open..."

Chen Ye quietly pinched his disciple's mouth back into place. It is said that sleeping with your mouth open will make the child ugly when they grow up!
Soon, Chen Ye considered another crucial issue.

It's fine to spend time with Zhiwei occasionally, but you can't always be with Zhiwei while she sleeps, can you?
This is ultimately not good.

Chen Ye shook his head, carefully moved her petite body off him, and wrapped her in a soft, thin blanket.

After doing all this, he quietly got up and, alone, summoned Qingzhi, who was guarding the inner valley.

right now,

In the outer valley, the Iron-Horned Demon Bull guards the place, helping Old Man Black, while Lin Jinghua maintains order in the outer valley.

And there are also thatched bamboos in the inner valley.

Qingzhi's combat power was thus freed up...

"It's time. It's only polite to reciprocate!"

A cold glint flashed in Chen Ye's eyes.

He had no intention of disrupting the sect's order or resorting to assassinations.

But since the Wei family made the first move, then don't blame him for being impolite.

Chen Ye always believed that one must nip problems in the bud, otherwise trouble will inevitably arise sooner or later.

For example, if Wei Cheng fails this time, it will not only not make him give up, but it will also make him more vigilant, and will only make him more ruthless and secretive in his next attempt.

Since that's the case, we can't wait any longer.

Instead of passively waiting for the next assassination attempt, it's better to take the initiative!
Chen Ye removed Qing Zhi's black robe.

Beneath the black robe was a body made of jet-black iron, its aura restrained yet brimming with explosive power.

This is his strongest combat power right now, comparable to a body cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining!

In addition, its fearlessness in the face of death and its superb combat skills under the control of the second-tier puppet core make it virtually invincible within the Qi Refining stage.

Chen Ye was very satisfied with the puppet he had created himself. He took out the two magical artifacts he had obtained from the Black Wind Duo from his storage ring.

One piece was armor, and the other was gauntlets.

Unfortunately, a ritual implement is ultimately just a ritual implement and lacks spiritual power.

For example, this armor, unlike magical artifacts, cannot adapt to the cultivator's body shape. When worn by Qingzhi, it still appears cramped.

Once Qingzhi was fully armed, he looked more like a normal cultivator.

Chen Ye nodded in satisfaction.

This already powerful puppet has now been equipped with two more high-grade magic artifacts, making its combat power even greater.

"Come, come with me to meet your little master."

Chen Ye patted Qing Zhi's rock-solid shoulder and said calmly.

He planned to bring Lin Jin along on this trip.

Having spent so much time together, Lin Jin had grown accustomed to his presence. It was time to further develop their relationship and, incidentally, let Lin Jin see the outside world.

This child, paralyzed at home all day, must have some dark feelings about him. He needs to see the sunlight.

In the Lin family's courtyard.

Lin Qiongyu had already gotten up and was cleaning in the yard.

Upon seeing Chen Ye, especially the tall figure behind him draped in a black robe, whose aura was restrained yet inexplicably unsettling, her pretty face paled slightly, and she quickly bowed and greeted him: "Master."

Chen Ye nodded, his gaze passing over her and looking at the tightly closed door: "Is she awake?"

"Reporting to Master, my sister... has already woken up," Lin Qiongyu said in a low voice.

"Okay, you prepare some breakfast first, I'll go in and see your sister first."

To avoid his two disciples, Chen Ye got up very early and hadn't eaten breakfast yet.

Although it's true that cultivators can go without food for several days without any problem, not to mention they have fasting pills.

However, Chen Ye didn't want to become a cultivator who sought to be ascetic and devoid of desires... It was best to satisfy one's appetite if possible. After Lin Qiongyu bowed and withdrew,
Chen Ye then pushed open the door.

The interior remains exactly as it was yesterday.

Lin Jin sat quietly in her wheelchair, but in her arms was the broken doll.

With Chen Ye's support, this little girl seems to dare to openly display her dolls...

“Today, this is Qingzhi,” Chen Ye stepped forward and led the tall Qingzhi to Lin Jin. “This is the puppet I mentioned to you before.”

Qingzhi stood there silently, like an emotionless sculpture.

Tall and cold.

Ordinary girls would probably be somewhat afraid of it.

Even Lin Qiongyu was somewhat afraid of Qingzhi.

But when the little girl saw Qingzhi, her eyes, which had been rather dull, brightened slightly.

She stared at Qingzhi, then at Chen Ye, her eyelashes trembling slightly, as if she were thinking about something.

Upon seeing this, Chen Ye couldn't help but think:
Why does this girl seem to be comparing him to Qingzhi?
However, he didn't think too much about it. He slowly squatted down and stretched out his arms to the girl in the wheelchair.

"Come, let your master take you to Taoshanfang for some fun."

Unexpectedly, upon hearing these words...

Lin Jin suddenly hugged the doll tightly, shrinking her body into the wheelchair, showing great resistance.

“Master knows that you have suffered from the cold and heat since you were a child, and you have hardly ever gone out…”

Chen Ye sighed.

Lin Jin was born with the Frostfire, which not only ravaged her body but also prevented her from being exposed to sunlight, because the Frostfire would become even more active once it came into contact with sunlight.

Therefore, the little girl spent almost her entire life in this cold and gloomy little house.

No wonder she has psychological problems—it would be abnormal if she didn't.

Chen Ye gently rubbed her fluffy head and said softly:

"But, with Master by my side today..."

If the two disciples heard these words, they would feel confident even in the face of the most terrifying things.

However, Master did not hold such weight over Lin Jin.

Chen Ye knew this, but building a closer relationship couldn't be done overnight. He planned to constantly emphasize his master's identity to Lin Jin, hoping to give her a psychological suggestion.

The girl curled up even more in the chair, ignoring Chen Ye's words.

Just then, Lin Qiongyu came out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of freshly made spirit porridge.

Upon hearing Chen Ye's words, a hint of joy appeared on her face, but it was quickly replaced by worry.

“Master… she has been plagued by cold and heat since childhood, and her legs are paralyzed. Although she is able to stand up a little bit thanks to your kindness, she is still far from being able to move freely. If you want to take her out, I'm afraid… I'm afraid it will be very inconvenient.”

Chen Yeming understood that he had been paralyzed for years and had only recently recovered; his mobility would require a long period of training.

"fine……"

Chen Ye thought for a moment and decided to use the same method he had used to treat her legs before: first give her a good beating, then give her a sweet treat.

He stretched out his arms and lifted the girl directly from the cold wheelchair.

The girl's body was as light as a weightless feather.

Upon touching it, one feels the unique coolness and fragility of a young girl through her thin clothing, as if it would shatter at the slightest pressure.

"Ugh!" Lin Jin was caught off guard and resisted by placing her small hand against Chen Ye's chest.

Her long, slightly wavy, ink-black hair slid down with her movements, swaying around Chen Ye's waist.

This was the first time she had ever had such intimate contact with a man, or even a stranger.

You can clearly smell the faint herbal fragrance on the man's body, and you can also feel the intense heat of his body beneath his clothes.

The unfamiliar feeling left her almost completely disoriented.

She could only look at Lin Qiongyu for help, her beautiful eyes filled with pleading.

"younger sister……"

Lin Qiongyu's heart trembled. Faced with her sister's sorrowful expression, she was powerless to do anything but lower her pretty face, deceiving herself, and dared not meet her gaze.

"It's okay, I'll take good care of your sister."

Chen Ye's face darkened; this scene made it seem as if his sister had committed a crime.

Chen Ye isn't some kind of devil!
Next, Chen Ye gave the girl no further chance to resist. He picked her up and strode out of the small house where she had imprisoned herself for more than ten years.

Upon entering the courtyard, he ordered the silent figure, "Qingzhi, put it in the storage bag."

Without any hesitation, the puppet transformed into a streak of black light and disappeared into an inconspicuous pouch at Chen Ye's waist.

On this trip to Taoshanfang, Qingzhi is the assassination's trump card, so it cannot be revealed openly.

After doing all this, a flash of light appeared beneath Chen Ye's feet, and a flying light appeared out of thin air, hovering steadily in mid-air.

Holding the stiff girl in his arms, he stepped onto his flying sword. The sword trembled slightly, then transformed into a white rainbow, soaring into the sky and speeding towards Taoshanfang.

The speed of flying on a sword is far beyond that of a carriage.

The howling wind, the mountains and land rushing past beneath my feet, the boundless sky above my head...

For a girl who spent her entire life huddled in a cold, dark room, all of this was such a violent shock!
Lin Jin felt dizzy and the whole world turned into a blurry patch of color.

Her mind went blank, and her body's instincts triggered a violent burst of physiological fear.
Her small hands gripped Chen Ye's clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white, and her whole body trembled violently uncontrollably, letting out soft sobs.

Chen Ye observed this but remained unmoved.
This is shock therapy, which involves direct exposure to the scene that triggers fear and anxiety, sustained exposure, until the fear and anxiety subside.

Moreover, he possesses divine sense, enabling him to continuously monitor Lin Jin's condition and prevent any accidents from occurring.

However, the girl's resilience was weaker than he had anticipated.

"Damn... I should have studied psychology in my past life. By the way, will shock therapy work today?"

Chen Ye felt uneasy. He was only a novice doctor, relying on his cultivation and spiritual sense to promptly address and resolve unexpected situations, which was why he dared to practice medicine despite his limited knowledge.

Seeing that the trembling had become more severe today, her slender legs were tightly pressed together and rubbing restlessly, as if she was in danger of losing control of her bladder.

What's even stranger is that, despite being terrified and supposed to close her eyes in fear, she stubbornly stared at the sky above her feet...

No...it seems...it seems like it's because she was so scared she was paralyzed?

Chen Ye stopped his sword flight in time and tore a soft black cloth strip from his sleeve.

He lowered his head and whispered in her ear in the gentlest of voices he could muster, "Don't be afraid today. Close your eyes, and it won't scare you."

As he spoke, without waiting to see if she could hear him clearly, he gently covered her eyes with the black cloth strip.

In an instant, the blurry world of colors completely disappeared before Lin Jin's eyes.

The little girl took a breath and finally showed some physical reaction.

Ignoring everything else, she reached out and hugged the man tightly, not daring to move in his arms.

"...Hmm, it seems it's still somewhat useful."

Chen Ye felt a little guilty, but then he suddenly remembered that there seemed to be an effect called the suspension bridge effect in his previous life.

　Thank you, Zuo Haiyoumian, for the 5000 points!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)