Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 190 Chen Ye, you're bullying me today!

"Why... do I feel a little despicable?"

Chen Ye muttered to himself as he held the girl who was clinging to him in fear, and this inopportune thought suddenly occurred to him.

He planned to first forcibly take her away from her familiar environment, then use the method of flying on a sword to make her experience extreme fear, and finally use a black cloth strip to cut off her contact with the outside world, leaving her only support as the "culprit".

Could this be considered... an alternative suspension bridge effect?

That's it.

As the saying goes, a serious illness requires strong medicine...

To prevent Lin from going astray in the future, Chen Ye was determined to break down the girl's defenses as soon as possible.

The flying sword sped through the air, and the bustling outline of Taoshanfang soon appeared beneath its feet.

Chen Ye did not land directly in the center of the market, but instead chose a quiet, deserted alley to land quietly.

He did not immediately remove the blindfold covering Lin Jin's eyes.

He simply held her, standing in the shadows of the alley, letting her first experience the hustle and bustle of everyday life through her ears.

The cries of vendors, the conversations of monks, the clanging of magical artifacts...

The cacophony was like a tide crashing against her long-closed heart.

The girl in his arms began to tremble slightly again.

"Don't be afraid."

Chen Ye lowered his head and whispered in her ear,
"With Master here."

As he spoke, he untied the black cloth strip.

Light returned.

But this time, it wasn't a dizzying, spinning sensation.

What came into her view was the man's profile, so close to hers.

His tall stature shielded her from the glaring sunlight and bustling crowds outside the alleyway.

She could only glimpse a corner of the bluestone path and a small patch of clear blue sky through the gap beside him.

It was as if he had created a safe and tiny space for the world.

The girl was breathing heavily, her fair and slender hands tightly gripping the hem of his clothes, her face buried deep in his collar, almost refusing to look up.

Her soft, dark hair fell loosely, clinging to her slightly undulating, youthful back.

"How can you be so nervous? Later, your master will take you to meet other people." Chen Ye gently patted her little head that was buried in the fabric.

Just as Chen Ye had expected, when Lin Jin heard that she would have to meet other people, her petite body tensed up even more, and her breathing became even more rapid and shallow.

"but……"

Chen Ye changed the subject,
"Since you're unwilling, then your master will put a blindfold on you later, so you won't have to contact anyone else. Hmm... and then hide Jin Jin away, hide him somewhere no one knows."

The little girl froze, her mind blank.

He said... if you don't want to, you won't make things difficult for yourself?

From the moment he barged into her room, everything he did was forceful and brooked no refusal: treating her leg, feeding her medicine, carrying her out of the room, forcibly taking her on a sword flight...

And indeed, he was powerless against him; he was a high and mighty immortal...

But now, he's actually thinking about himself?

After a moment of silence, she seemed to have mustered up great courage and slightly moved her head, which was pressed against his clothes, as a response.

?

Chen Ye felt something was off; this little girl seemed to be somewhat grateful to him?
He was just thinking that he didn't want her to see him kill her.

However, this is even better.

"Now, no one will be able to see today," Chen Ye said gently.

Thanks to his experience in taking care of his two apprentices, he was always adept at comforting people.

Although I was puzzled by his reaction today, my tone remained calm and gentle.

He gently placed the blindfold over her smooth, jade-like eyelids, then unfolded a large black robe, enveloping her entirely and hiding her in the darkness that belonged only to him.

At this moment, if Chen Ye simply pulled open his collar, he could glimpse the scene inside:

A girl wearing an eye patch had her small, lovely face buried deep in the folds of his clothes, with only her pink lips, like newly blossoming petals, and her delicate, pointed chin, as exquisite as a fine brush painting, faintly visible.

Uh……

I felt a strange sense of guilt.

Chen Ye thought for a moment, then said:

"Only Master can see today, and today, I can only feel Master's presence."

The slender waist and shoulders wrapped in the black robe tensed slightly for a moment, then trembled like butterfly wings.

As he said.

Completely stripped of her sight and plunged into boundless darkness, her only sensation was the warmth of the man beside her, transmitted through his clothing.

It seems... I feel a little reassured.

……

Chen Ye carried her, took a step, and stepped out of the alley, merging into the bustling crowd.

He had already made thorough preparations for this trip.

Several days ago, he had already ordered Duan Ling to keep a close eye on Wei Cheng's every move.

He knew exactly when and where Wei Cheng would meet that day, and with whom.

Chen Ye's visit today is not a spur-of-the-moment act of venting his anger, but a premeditated assassination attempt!

He carried Lin Jin through several streets, and finally stopped in front of a restaurant called Zuixianlou.

Chen Ye arrived at a secluded corner, used a Qi Concealment Technique at the limit-breaking level, lightly touched the wall with his toes, and silently leaped onto the roof of a small house in a street alley, carrying the girl who felt as light as a feather in his arms.

From here, one can catch a glimpse of what's happening inside the private rooms on the second floor of Zuixianlou.

"Here we are."

Chen Ye found a comfortable corner and let Lin Jin lean against him, speaking softly.

Although his eyes were blindfolded, the sounds of alcohol and clamor from the street were still clear and reached Lin Jin's ears.

Her body began to tremble slightly again.

“Listen,” Chen Ye’s voice rang softly in her ear, “that fat man who laughs the loudest is Wei Cheng.”

He paused and added:
"He is also one of the culprits who drove peach farmers like your Lin family to desperation."

Lin Jin did not comment, even though he learned from Chen Ye that this person was harming peach farmers.

However, the girl had been paralyzed at home for many years and had no recollection of this person, so it was naturally difficult for her to empathize with him immediately.

Chen Ye hesitated for a moment, then glanced down at Lin Jin's pretty face, gently stroked her long hair, and whispered:

"If it weren't for the Wei family, represented by Wei Cheng, we wouldn't have lived such a miserable life before today. How could I bear to see my disciple suffer? Master came here this time to avenge Jin."

It's starting to feel like I'm just trying to fool a little girl.

Chen Ye sighed inwardly, but what he said was not an empty promise. Although he cleverly covered up his grudge with Wei Cheng and emphasized that it was to avenge today... was there a problem with what he said?

completely fine.

Besides, he only wanted Lin Jin to accept him as his master, and his intentions were good.

The little girl subtly moved her chin, as if she wanted to glance at him, but her eyes were covered by the blindfold, so she had to give up.

Chen Ye's gaze fell on the second floor of Zuixianlou.

From the open window opposite, one could see inside the private room a lavish feast, with several cultivators surrounding a ruddy-faced, plump man in a brocade robe, exchanging toasts and offering flattery.

The fat man in the brocade robe was none other than Wei Cheng.

Since leaving Linsong Valley, this person has become fatter and fatter every day...

Chen Ye secretly activated his divine sense, which was far stronger than that of other cultivators of the same realm, and he could hear everything that was happening inside the restaurant.

Wei Cheng, beaming with pride, raised his wine cup and laughed heartily:
"A mere brat dares to challenge the Wei family? He truly has no sense of mortality! Come, everyone, drink this cup to the brim, and you will surely reap the rewards in the future!"

The cultivators present were mostly at the late stage of Qi Refining.

One of the cultivators quickly stood up, fawningly poured Wei Cheng a full glass of wine, and flattered him, saying:
“Manager Wei is right! That kid is just a rogue cultivator, how can he compare to the Wei family? Letting him escape last time was already a stroke of good fortune from his ancestors. Now that Manager Wei has laid a trap, he will have no chance of escape!” Wei Cheng’s expression turned serious, and he shook his head, saying:
"Hush! When did I lay down such a trap?"

The cultivator was taken aback, then, realizing that Wei Cheng was worried about being overheard, he flattered him, saying, "Steward Wei is truly cautious; I admire you..."

Unexpectedly, Wei Cheng immediately waved his hand and sneered, "Why would we need a net to deal with him? One person is enough to take care of him! This person is not comparable to the Black Wind Duo, two rats crossing the street!"

These words immediately piqued the curiosity of many cultivators.

Another person probed, "Who is it? Could it be the two guild leaders of Yunxi Fang? But Luo Heng has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, so he probably doesn't want to get involved in this mess, and Ji Yueze's whereabouts are unknown... Besides these two, who else could be stronger than the Black Wind Duo..."

Those who seek out assassinations for personal gain usually hire independent cultivators.

However, due to the presence of cultivator families, Taoshanfang actually has fewer independent cultivators than Yunxifang.

The Black Wind Duo are already renowned experts in Peach Mountain Village. In particular, they are two brothers who work together seamlessly and trust each other. Together, they can assassinate experts at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

In reality, the Wei family had acted prudently, but they did not expect that even with the Black Wind Duo and a large number of experts, they would still be unable to kill Chen Ye.

Wei Cheng picked up his wine cup, drank it all in one gulp, and said coldly:

"Who said we have to find Yunxi and the people from Taoshan Erfang?"

"Could it be... a master from Moon Rhinoceros Lake Pavilion?"

Some people were astonished, saying that they did not expect the Wei family to go to Yuexi Lake to find Chen Ye in order to deal with him. It must have cost them a lot of money.

"No, this person comes from Black Cliff City!"

Black Cliff City!
It is located at the border of the Yan and Qi kingdoms, and belongs to the forces under the Duqing Sect. It is more than a thousand miles away from Taoshanfang!
Even a spirit boat would take more than a month to cross!
……

Black Cliff City?

Chen Ye's gaze sharpened; Black Cliff City was the territory of the Crossing Love Sect.

Although this city is a melting pot of all sorts of people, it also has specialized assassin organizations.

However, Wei Cheng repeatedly sought out people from the State of Qi... This is illogical, as there are many experts within the State of Yan, and seeking them from Qi would be risky and extremely expensive.

Chen Ye pondered to himself, becoming increasingly certain that the Wei family was connected to the female demon cultivator. Wei Cheng claimed to have found the person himself, but perhaps the female demon cultivator had sent him.

"This female demon cultivator really has her eye on Qingjun, but she refuses to come in person. Could it be that she can't get away from the Three Thousand Mountains?"

Chen Ye's mind raced with thoughts, but his face remained impassive.

He did not act immediately.

There are too many people and too many eyes in the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. If we make a move now, it will be too noisy and could easily leave a mess.

He has a lot of patience.

After all, he had a soft and fragrant disciple in his arms.

Chen Ye gently patted the girl's back, his fingers twirling through her soft hair, and whispered:

"Would you like your master to tell you a story today?"

When in doubt, tell a story!

Whether in a past life or this life, children love to hear stories.

Although Lin is now an adult, in Chen Ye's heart, isn't he still a child?

"Ok?"

Lin Jin was confused by the sudden suggestion. She rubbed her small chin against his chest, and her blindfolded posture made her look particularly innocent and docile.

"It is said that at the beginning of time, there was a divine tree that carried the hopes of all living beings..."

Chen Ye spoke very softly, like a gentle breeze, so soft that only Lin Jin, who was pressed close to him, could hear him clearly.

But his real attention was always firmly fixed on the private room of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant across the street.

Inside the restaurant, Wei Cheng was still spitting as he spoke.

The girl in his arms listened quietly to the man's voice, her soft body occasionally tensing under his hands.

The man's tone was soothing as he told the story, with a hint of coaxing. His fingers, as if tracing a model, gently stroked Lin Jin's smooth, long hair, tracing the perfectly curved back of her neck, down to her delicate shoulders, and finally resting on her exquisite shoulder blades.

The skeleton was incredibly slender, as if it would shatter if gripped too tightly.

"That kid is definitely dead!"

Wei Cheng was in high spirits and burst into wild laughter.

As the wine flowed freely and the toasts gradually subsided, the revelry began.

His face, flushed red with the effects of alcohol and smugness, clearly showed signs of intoxication.

Wei Cheng, his steps unsteady, staggered away from his seat, supported by two equally drunken late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

"Manager Wei... Manager Wei, please slow down..."

A monk, hiccuping with drunkenness, flattered her, his eyes darting around.

The other person forced himself to stay alert and scanned the corridor warily.

"It's nothing!" Wei Cheng waved his hand dismissively, nearly throwing off the person who was supporting him, spitting as he spoke. "Go...go home! Tomorrow...we'll host another banquet to celebrate that little bastard surnamed Chen..."

At this point, Wei Cheng still retained a shred of clarity and stopped talking in time, staggering as he followed the two cultivators back to the Wei family.

Chen Ye, carrying Lin Jin, jumped down and silently followed the three of them.

His fingertips gently glided across the girl's black hair, reaching her fair neck, feeling the subtle pulsation of the blood vessels beneath the thin skin.

His gaze pierced through the night, watching the three drunken figures walk out of the restaurant and stagger into a quiet bluestone alley leading to the Wei family's villa.

"And then..." Chen Ye's voice remained unchanged, still gentle, "a drop of dew from that sacred tree fell into the mortal world..."

Just as the word "dewdrop" fell!

In the quiet depths of the alley, without warning—

puff!puff!
Two extremely dull and short sounds, like the sound of ripe fruit falling into the mud, rang out almost inaudibly!
The two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators walking beside Wei Cheng suddenly stopped.

There were no screams, no struggles, and not even any magical artifacts were used.

An invisible object, moving at incredible speed, instantly sliced ​​open their throats, spraying out a splatter of dark red blood.

Their bodies slumped backward, and before fear could even surface in their intoxicated pupils, the flame of life was extinguished in an instant.

The flying sword flew back into his sleeve. After dealing with the two cultivators, Chen Ye quietly retreated.

As for the story, it continues.

"...and then it transformed into sweet rain that nourishes all things."

His deep voice was like a warm current in the night. He gently pinched Lin Jin's slender neck with his palm. The girl in his arms flinched at the slight touch, her thin shoulders hunching slightly, outlining an even more delicate and fragile curve.

Wei Cheng didn't even realize that the two people behind him had silently turned into corpses.

He turned around, his eyes blurry with drunkenness, and muttered, "What are you...what are you dawdling for! Get on...up!"

Before he finished speaking, a chill instantly shot up from his tailbone to the top of his head!
The shadow of death loomed over him without warning!
"Who?!" Wei Cheng sobered up instantly, letting out a terrified scream!

His obese body erupted with a strong will to survive, and he frantically pulled out a defensive magic weapon from his waist!

At the same time, the spell suddenly burst forth, stirring up a heavy night wind!
The smell of blood and alcohol wafted up a corner of Chen Ye's black robe and into the girl's nostrils.

"Hmm..." The girl's small nostrils twitched rapidly a few times, and her body trembled violently uncontrollably!
I don't know if it was because of the smell of blood or because of my fear of Chen Ye.

"It's alright, sweetie, let's go. We can leave the rest to it."

Although Wei Cheng was not dead, Chen Ye did not stay.

Qingzhi had already silently fallen out of the storage bag and walked towards Wei Cheng with a blank expression.

"It's all Master's fault, he accidentally let you smell the blood."

Chen Ye felt guilty, so he deliberately told stories to attract his disciple's attention, and at the same time cast a soundproof spell.

I just didn't expect the smell of blood to frighten my disciple...

He didn't even glance at Wei Cheng, who was already at a complete disadvantage in the alley and was being cornered by the suddenly rising Qingzhi, before heading straight for the Herbal Pavilion.

It is a grave taboo to commit murder openly in the marketplace.

He deliberately killed Wei Cheng's companions first to prevent Qing Zhi from being outmatched.

Then he sent Qingzhi to fight against him, while he went to the Herbal Pavilion to create an alibi.

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