Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 199 Qingzhu teaches the ignorant Chen Ye

Don't say it.

Chen Ye almost forgot that his sister Qingzhu was a very wealthy woman.

In the past, she gave away two second-tier magic swords to her two disciples without hesitation... even though one of the disciples was her daughter.

But would Chen Ye live off someone else?

"A few pills?" Chen Ye said seriously, "Sister Qingzhu, I'm not talking about one or two batches."

Unexpectedly,

Mao Qingzhu chuckled again, "Don't mention one or two batches, even eight or nine batches, these pills can be sold to the Herbal Pavilion..."

As she spoke, Mao Qingzhu seemed to suddenly understand.

Could it be...

The reason Ye Di said he wanted to hand it over to her for sale was that he hoped she could secretly subsidize him a little, so that he wouldn't lose face.

No, no, no, how could Ye Di be a cunning and scheming person?
Seeing Mao Qingzhu's nonchalant expression,
Chen Ye sighed; Mao Qingzhu's reaction was exactly what he had expected.

No matter how rich Mao Qingzhu's imagination was, she could not have imagined that she had refined nearly two hundred high-grade pills and one hundred top-grade Qi-nourishing pills.

Since Chen Ye's alchemy skills improved, the rate of producing top-grade pills has greatly increased. Even though most of them were left for his disciples to cultivate, there were still a hundred more top-grade pills!

Without explanation, he took out several large jade boxes that had been prepared in advance from his storage bag, placed them one by one on the stone table, and then opened one of them.

In an instant, a rich, almost tangible fragrance of elixir filled the entire courtyard.

Inside the jade box, neatly arranged, were all top-grade Qi-nourishing pills, round, plump, and shimmering with spiritual light!
This……

Even though Mao Qingzhu was very knowledgeable, she was still taken aback when she saw the box full of top-grade pills!
But this is only the beginning.

Without changing his expression, Chen Ye opened the second and third jade boxes...

Box after box of top-grade pills were displayed like free cabbages!
Finally, when Chen Ye opened the last jade box, the spiritual light containing the profound pill patterns almost dazzled Mao Qingzhu's eyes!

"A top-grade...top-grade pill?!"

Mao Qingzhu stared blankly at the whole box of top-grade Qi-Nourishing Pills shrouded in swirling clouds, her voice trembling slightly.

"Sister Qingzhu."

Chen Ye looked at her stunned expression with a smug smile, a hint of triumph in his eyes.

"Do you still think this is ridiculous?"

Showing the elixir to Mao Qingzhu was not a spur-of-the-moment decision by Chen Ye.

During this month, Chen Ye and Mao Qingzhu spent every day together, and Chen Ye came to understand her character better.

In addition,

Chen Ye's alchemy skills improved day by day, and he could refine a large number of top-grade Qi-nourishing pills every day.

It is foreseeable that, as time goes by, Chen Ye will refine even higher-grade pills.

For an individual seller like him, it would be very difficult to sell such a large quantity of pills.

But for Mao Qingzhu, it wasn't a problem at all.

She was able to use her family's influence to sell these elixirs to the Yan Kingdom and even other countries.

"you you……"

Mao Qingzhu felt her eyes were about to blur; this was the first time in her life that she had been dazzled by the spiritual light of the elixir.

She finally understood why Chen Ye was so cautious even when selling pills; it turned out he had actually refined a large number of top-grade pills!

horrible……

What level of mastery of alchemy is this?

Although the Qi Nourishing Pill is just the most common low-grade pill, there are very few alchemists who can refine the top-grade Qi Nourishing Pill. There are only two in the vast Lingyin Sect. And these two can only refine one top-grade Qi Nourishing Pill in one batch. If they want to refine a hundred pills, they would probably have to open a hundred batches!

Mao Qingzhu opened her mouth, and after a long while, she managed to squeeze out a few words through her teeth:
"...You monster."

"How could I, a perfectly healthy person, be a monster?" Chen Ye said, dissatisfied.

"You, you are not only skilled in spirit plant cultivation, but also adept at combat, and can even take care of children. Now... you can even refine pills, and hmm, it seems you've also cultivated your body?"

Mao Qingzhu became more and more surprised as she spoke. How could she not have realized that Ye Di would be so outstanding?

In addition, his appearance... is also exceptionally handsome.

Chen Ye was startled. Oh no, he had indeed been too perfect in front of Mao Qingzhu.

He quickly changed the subject, saying, "I never expected that I would be considered perfect by Sister Qingzhu."

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Sure enough, Mao Qingzhu's pretty face flushed slightly, both amused and annoyed, and she deliberately teased,
"In her sister's heart, isn't her brother perfect?"

Now, it was Chen Ye who started to feel embarrassed: "Just kidding...just kidding."

Mao Qingzhu shook her head helplessly, feeling a sense of pride that she herself was unaware of.

She rolled her eyes at Chen Ye, and even Chen Ye couldn't help but feel a slight flutter in his heart at that glance.

"Fine, what can I do? I'm your older sister."

She carefully put away all the pills.
“I’ll take care of this for you. However…”

She abruptly changed the subject, looking at Chen Ye:
"I will take 10% of the spirit stones sold."

"No problem!" Chen Ye agreed without hesitation, patting his chest with gusto. "I have plenty of spirit stones, one or two tenths won't make a difference."

Seeing his arrogant and wealthy demeanor, Mao Qingzhu chuckled and said, "Aren't you going to ask me why?"

The reason is self-evident.

In fact, if Chen Ye were to sell the pills to stores like Ben Cao Ge normally, the price would already be lower than the market price.

Moreover, the pills he troubled Mao Qingzhu to handle were of the highest and best quality.

However, seeing that Mao Qingzhu seemed somewhat happy, Chen Ye also chimed in:

"Why? Even if I, Chen Ye, were to refine pills specifically for Sister Qingzhu, I would do so willingly, let alone just taking a ten percent of the profits."

Hmph, I suppose if I say that, Sister Qingzhu will be even more moved, and then she will work even harder to help him sell pills, right?
Mao Qingzhu gave Chen Ye a complicated look. She was indeed touched, but felt more helpless than anything else.

My sworn brother is truly a fool...

He actually became a slave to female cultivators. If he encounters a demoness in the future, won't he be stripped of his bones and marrow?
Despite thinking this in her heart, she still explained it to Chen Ye:

"Although I wanted to waive Ye Di's commission, Ye Di is an alchemist, and he will definitely have a steady stream of pills for me to sell in the future... I naturally don't mind, but if this continues, I'm afraid some people in the Mao family will become suspicious and cause unnecessary misunderstandings. After all, selling these pills will require the help of the Mao family and even the Xu family."

After hearing this, Chen Ye understood.

Although Qingzhu's words seemed to be about business, in reality, every word she said was for his benefit.

Within a large family, there are many eyes and ears, and the entanglements of interests are even more intricate. Although she is the eldest daughter of the Mao family, her every move is inevitably watched—not to mention, in reality, Qingzhu's relationship with her father is not harmonious.

If she were to help him deal with this batch of pills of unknown origin for a long time without charge, it might not be a problem in the short term, but over time, it would inevitably attract criticism, and people might even find fault with her to accuse her of embezzling funds and harming the family's interests.

At that time, it will not only cause trouble for her, but may also implicate others.

Chen Ye bowed solemnly to Mao Qingzhu: "Sister Qingzhu, I am deeply grateful. In the future, if you ever need my help, I will do my utmost." "There is no need for such formalities between us."

Seeing his seriousness, Mao Qingzhu became even more certain of her thoughts and quickly helped Chen Ye up, seemingly unintentionally taking his hand.

Chen Ye's body stiffened abruptly, and he instinctively tried to pull his hand back.

really!

Mao Qingzhu thought to herself that Ye Di was not good at interacting with female cultivators. He was usually calm and collected in Lin Song Valley, skilled in alchemy and defense, but he would panic as soon as he touched a woman's body, just like an innocent novice.

Little did she know that Chen Ye was simply not used to this sudden intimacy.

He was used to seeing girls crying, laughing, hugging, and cuddling when he was taking care of Zhiwei, Qingjun, and the other girls, but he was really taken aback when Mao Qingzhu pulled him today.

She didn't let go; instead, she gripped it even tighter, a serious expression on her face, as she earnestly instructed:
"Brother Ye, you must never say such things again, about being a slave to others. The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie. If you are willing to do anything for someone just because of a little kindness, you will definitely suffer a great loss in the future."

"Is...is that so?" Chen Ye asked blankly.

He was just saying something polite, how did it escalate to this level?
If Lin Qiongyu were present and heard Mao Qingzhu's words, she would be completely dumbfounded... It can only be said that Mao Qingzhu's perception of him is heavily filtered.

Seeing this, Mao Qingzhu assumed that Yedi was still embarrassed, and her pity for him grew even stronger.

Ye Di is incredibly talented, yet he is so naive and clueless when it comes to female cultivators. How will he cope if he encounters a cunning and manipulative woman in the future?

She should guide her properly.

With a swift movement of her wrist, she gently yet firmly pulled Chen Ye's head towards her.

Chen Ye was caught off guard and bumped into his cheek.

Mao Qingzhu has a well-proportioned and exquisite figure, and when she puffs out her chest, she is not to be underestimated.

If Chen Ye were to describe it, it would be like a new peach blossom in March, warm and smooth, with a touch of the sweet fragrance of a young lady in her boudoir.

"!"

Chen Ye's breath caught in his throat, and his mind went completely blank.

"You've worked so hard taking care of Qingjun all these years..."

Mao Qingzhu's voice was low and gentle, but her fingertips did not stop, delicately stroking his trembling temples, her fingertips lingering and entwining in his thick hair, as if caressing a frightened little animal.

Chen Ye felt a surge of guilt.

Sister Qingzhu must simply regard him as a sworn brother. Besides, Shenwu Valley has always been a place of seclusion and cultivation, and the valley is full of women. She may not really understand the proper boundaries between men and women.

I... actually had such lewd thoughts in my mind, it's truly shameful!
Mao Qingzhu felt his stiff body and burning heat on his cheeks, and seeing his helpless and restrained appearance, the corners of her lips couldn't help but curl up.

Ye Di's reaction was even more innocent and endearing than I had imagined.

Instead of letting go, she pressed his head even deeper into her embrace, her head slightly lowered, her cherry lips close to his ear, her soft breath brushing against him like a feather.
“Qingjun is a stubborn and difficult girl. It’s all thanks to your patience and meticulousness… Hmm, once her baptism at Longmian Mountain is over, I will definitely bring her back as soon as possible, so you won’t have to worry about her.”

"Hmm... With Sister Qingzhu here, I... I'm naturally at ease."

Chen Ye's voice was a little hoarse.

He silently apologized to Zhiwei in his heart.

Why?

At this moment, she suddenly recalled the comforting touch of her eldest disciple's lap pillow, but realized that his youthful and tender touch could not compare to the comfort she felt for Qingzhu at this moment.

"what?"

A mischievous smile flashed in Mao Qingzhu's phoenix eyes as she seemingly casually remarked,
"Ye Di, who is usually so eloquent, is hesitant today? Heh... I suppose it's because you, Ye Di, still lack some understanding of the principles of Yin and Yang and don't grasp their mysteries. That's why you're so reserved even when facing Sister Qing Zhu."

hateful!

Chen Ye thought to himself, "The one who doesn't understand the mystery is clearly Sister Qingzhu!"
She spoke with the air of someone who's been there, as if she were some kind of amazing person... Has she forgotten that Qingjun isn't her daughter at all?
However, seeing this scene...

Chen Ye couldn't very well openly admit that he had learned about matters between men and women in his previous life, could he?
If Mao Qingzhu were to ask further questions out of curiosity, that would be awkward...

Thinking of this, Chen Ye went with the flow, letting the refreshing fragrance linger around his nose, suppressing the flutter in his heart, his voice trembling with restraint:
"Hmm... Sister Qingzhu saw right through me. I usually only know how to bury myself in cultivation, and when I have free time, I spend it on refining spiritual plants and pills. I rarely interact with the outside world, so I am completely ignorant in this field."

"No wonder it's so awkward."

Mao Qingzhu smiled knowingly.
This was exactly what she expected.

Brother Ye has reached this level of attainment because he must have been cultivating diligently day and night without any distractions. How could he have had time to be preoccupied with romantic love?
Moreover, he had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, and was at the peak of his Qi and blood, yet he still... he still retained his primordial Yang body.

If he is not ignorant of human affairs, then he must have some hidden illness?

But that day, in that fleeting glimpse at the hot springs, Ye Di clearly displayed a heroic and dashing appearance.

Ugh……

Poor Ye Di, he has great skills, but because he is ignorant and naive, he does not understand the principle of yin and yang balance, which causes his blood and qi to be turbulent and his heart to be hot. He probably does not even know how to relieve it.

"Um! Sister Qingzhu...you...what's wrong?"

Chen Ye was shocked. Suddenly, he felt something warm and soft through the silky fabric, gently covering the area below his dantian, where his breath was most agitated and difficult to calm.

He suddenly shuddered, and the words caught in his throat.

Mao Qingzhu, with a solemn expression, explained in a serious tone:
"Brother Ye, do not be alarmed. This is the critical point where the body's 'energy sea converges and the dragon and tiger begin to move.' You must often feel an unbearable burning sensation and surging blood and qi, right? This is the root cause. If this section is not cleared and straightened, it will also hinder your cultivation."

Her slender palm gently yet firmly rested on the crucial point where "the Qi Sea converges and the dragon and tiger begin to move."

"Let Sister Qingzhu help you sort things out."

"But...but..." Fine beads of sweat appeared on Chen Ye's forehead; the sudden contact caught him off guard.

Although it's called the dantian, it's still too ambiguous!

Mao Qingzhu's forehead was also slightly damp with cold sweat.

broken!

I was so focused on teaching my younger brother that I reached out without thinking... It was really impulsive!
Brother Ye, you can't be that naive...

But... things have come to this point, and backing down would only show our guilty conscience.

She had no choice but to suppress her pounding heart and, feigning composure, ask in return:
"But what? Could it be that you, Brother Ye... are unaware of the importance of this place?"

She slightly increased the pressure of her palm.

Chen Ye's Adam's apple bobbed, he swallowed hard, and forced a slightly dry smile:

"Oh...I see. I was indeed confused for a moment. It's just that I've never been taken care of like this before, so I'm a little unaccustomed to it. Thank you so much for your guidance, Sister Qingzhu."

Mao Qingzhu's tense expression relaxed, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems he truly doesn't know...

She subtly urged her strength, her soft hands patiently soothing, her jade-like fingers moving even more gently. Her lips parted slightly, her breath sweet as orchids, and she whispered:
“Brother Ye, this method of clearing the vital energy channels is a secret passed down in our Mao family. Its mysteries… must not be revealed to outsiders. Today’s matter is something we can keep to ourselves. Even… your disciples must not divulge a single word. Remember this.”

"Um...but..."

"Don't be afraid, be good..."

　Thank you for the 500 points!

　　Thank you to the fisherman who drinks porridge for the 200 coins!

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(End of this chapter)