Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 205 My Disciple's Help (6k)

Inside the quiet room of Rakurin.

"The only way forward now is to lay a solid foundation, and this is of utmost urgency!"

Back in the day, when Chen Ye was in the market town, he had already reached the perfect level of Qi Refining at the ninth level, and he had Qing Zhi, who had also reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, as his companion.

This level of strength is enough for him to calmly face powerful enemies from all sides.

However, such cultivation level was as insignificant as a firefly in the eyes of the sect leaders and aristocratic families, not even worth a second glance...

However, for a cultivator to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage is like a fish leaping over the Dragon Gate, undergoing a complete transformation!
This is not an exaggeration.

This is because once the Foundation Establishment stage is completed, a cultivator's lifespan increases dramatically, and their vitality flourishes!
They can even transform into a streak of light, ride the wind on their swords, and travel thousands of miles in a single leap!

From this point on, the path to immortality is vast and boundless, and all the shackles of the mortal world are swept away like smoke.

in other words,

The depth and breadth of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the cultivation world far surpasses that of Qi Refining cultivators.

Even a sect like the Lingyin Sect places great importance on Foundation Establishment cultivators.

after all,

When an ordinary Qi cultivator reaches their personal limit, the golden time left to serve the sect is only twenty or thirty years.

However, Foundation Establishment cultivators extend this time to a hundred years!
In addition, the strength of Foundation Establishment cultivators also allows them to travel thousands of miles away to oversee the sect's industries.

"There are still two months before we can enter the cave... It's too rushed, but we must prepare for foundation building before then."

Chen Ye frowned in deep thought. The flickering candlelight on the desk cast swaying shadows on his pensive face.
"Once you enter the cave heaven, it will take at least half a year. If you stay there for a long time with your Qi Refining cultivation level, it will be too dangerous. At least you can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage within the cave heaven."

and,
If he wants to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible, it is almost impossible to do so by relying solely on another breakthrough of the Evergreen Technique—perhaps a qualitative change in the Evergreen Technique would be the only way to have a chance.

Unfortunately, his Evergreen Skill had only just reached the Profound Realm, and to undergo another qualitative change, he would have to go through several more realms.

"It seems that we can only rely on the 'Withering and Flourishing Profound Light Scripture.' This method is an ancient one, and it emphasizes the power of force that can make bricks fly... With the assistance of five second-tier spiritual objects, and by relying on the panel to forcibly increase the proficiency, coupled with the Foundation Establishment Pill of the modern method, how can we not establish our foundation?"

Chen Ye's mind was made up.

This means that he needs to collect five Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects before entering the Cave Heaven.

Although the cave heaven is full of opportunities, if he fails to find the spiritual material needed to establish his foundation, then all his efforts will be in vain.

"But... I am imprisoned here, and my cultivation is sealed by the Spirit-Locking Nail. All my resources have fallen into Wei Shu's hands."

Thinking of this, Chen Ye sighed softly.

If a disciple encounters trouble, he can seek help from his master.

But when his master is in dire straits, who can help him...?

But then he thought of his two apprentices waiting for him at home.

The dejection in Chen Ye's eyes vanished, and a surge of strength seemed to spring forth from nowhere within his body.

"Man proposes, God disposes! I, Chen Ye... haven't even managed to latch onto my disciple's coattails yet, how can I possibly perish here?!"

Silent all night.

The next day.

As dawn breaks, the trees cast dappled shadows.

After a night of practice, all efforts were in vain.

The Soul-Locking Nail is used by sects to suppress and control prisoners.

Similar to the Love-Crossing Sect's Love Seed, it's not just about imprisoning cultivation; it can also restrict cultivators through Spirit-Locking Nails.

Bai Wuji felt at ease letting him and Bu Feifan return to Luoli Courtyard.

He could use the Soul-Locking Nail to restrict the two of them to a designated area, and the Soul-Locking Nail would sense if they left the Luoli Courtyard!

"That's all."

Chen Ye tried to leave the area of ​​Luoli Courtyard, but every time he was about to step out of the courtyard, he felt the Soul-Locking Nails activate, and his dantian would ache.

"Fortunately... Bai Wuji didn't mean me any harm, otherwise he wouldn't have let me leave the dungeon. Although my movements were restricted, he didn't send anyone to guard me."

Chen Ye had a feeling that this was a loophole that Bai Wuji had deliberately left for him within the rules.

"This person seems to be willing to help me, but he seems hesitant... But he is, after all, a member of the Bai family, so why would he help me?"

Thinking of this, he summoned Bu Feifan:
"Fellow Daoist Bu, do you know Bai Wuji?"

at this time,

Bu Feifan was leaning against the grass by the lake, looking utterly bored.

He was much more relaxed than Chen Ye, and even had the time to make a fishing rod and leisurely fish.

Upon hearing this, he recalled:

“I know. This person is Bai Li’s younger brother, and his talent is also extraordinary, but he is far inferior to his brother… Speaking of him, we must mention an incident from the past that caused quite a stir.”

"What is it?" Chen Ye pressed.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, do you not know? It was after Bai Li's death that he openly defied the Second Elder, believing that Bai Li's death was the Second Elder's fault."

When the matter was brought up, Bu Feifan became somewhat interested.
"At that time, the Lingyin Sect was beset by internal and external troubles, while the Bai family, which has always acted aggressively, believed that it was necessary to fight a quick battle and defeat the Duqing Sect. Otherwise, if this continued, the sect would eventually be dragged down by the Wankui Sect and the Medicine King Valley's covert targeting."

"Therefore, the Second Elder, along with Bai Li and several disciples, secretly launched a surprise attack on the Duqing Sect... Unfortunately, all of these disciples died mysteriously, and only the Second Elder managed to escape. So... Bai Wuji felt that the Second Elder had cut his losses to save himself, thus causing Bai Li's death, and therefore openly defied him. The Second Elder was furious and punished him by confining him to Youshan for three years."

I see……

It seems this person had long harbored resentment towards the Bai family's higher-ups.

Chen Ye suddenly understood; no wonder he would help an outsider like himself.

At this point, he had left himself a loophole.

That means that although he cannot go out, others can still look for him.

"Phew... This guy, but how would outsiders know that I'm in Rakurin?"

Chen Ye was speechless, but Bai Wuji's willingness to help him was already an unexpected surprise.

……

The Xu family, Longmian Mountain.

Cold pool.

The biting cold air transformed into a visible white mist, swirling above the deep pool. A layer of eternal ice, unmelting for millennia, had formed around the edge of the pool, making it seem like a desolate wasteland.

In the middle of the pool, a little girl with silver hair swam slowly, occasionally diving to the bottom and blowing out a series of small bubbles.

She likes it here.

For some reason, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with the pool here.

only……

Isn't it said that cold pools can cure diseases?
Why did she feel that her blood was becoming more and more active?

She even frequently lost consciousness, as if her body had been taken over by someone else.

However, when told, Aunt Mao seemed puzzled as well, guessing that her unusual constitution caused her to react differently from the other members of the clan who had been baptized.

"Aunt Mao".

Qingjun opened her bright, dark phoenix eyes. Although her face was slightly pale from the cold, she appeared exceptionally excited.

"Qingjun wants to talk to Master... Didn't you say there's a communication jade pendant? Why hasn't Master contacted Qingjun these past few days?"

She shook the jade pendant at her waist, which she had long regarded as a treasure, her face full of anticipation.

I also tried to contact my master.
But it seems that I don't know how to use it, and I can never get a response from my master.

Mao Qingzhu stood quietly by the pool. Hearing this, she looked slightly embarrassed. She explained softly, "Qingjun, this place is a forbidden area of ​​the Xu family. It is covered by a protective array that isolates communication between the inside and outside. We cannot contact your master for the time being."

Upon hearing this, the little girl's face immediately dimmed, and her little mouth unconsciously pouted.

Seeing her like this, Mao Qingzhu felt a pang of pain in her heart and quickly added:

"But don't worry, after the baptism tonight, your aunt will take you outside the formation to try. Then you should be able to contact your master."

"Really?" The little girl's eyes lit up instantly, and she said fiercely, "That wretched master, he's a heartless man! He actually... he never even spoke to Qingjun once!"

Thinking of this, the little girl was both angry and distressed.

Could it be that my fickle master secretly went to see that girl surnamed Lin while I was away?

Absolutely unacceptable!
Will that child named Lin Jin cook delicious food for her master every day, just like she does?

Only I would treat my master this well!
"Um……"

Looking at Qingjun's innocent and carefree appearance, Mao Qingzhu's smile remained unchanged, but a sense of sorrow welled up in her heart.

For some reason, she had tried to contact her brother Ye several times in the past few days using her communication device, but no matter how much she tried, there was no response at all.

Is it because he is at a crucial moment in his seclusion and it is inconvenient to disturb him?
After thinking it over and over, this was the only reason she could think of.

Just as Mao Qingzhu was feeling uneasy, a servant from the Xu family rushed to the outside of the cold pool and bowed to report: "Madam, there is a cultivator outside the valley who claims to have been entrusted by your sworn brother and has a very urgent matter to discuss with you."

Duan Ling?

Mao Qingzhu's heart sank, and the ominous premonition grew stronger. Without changing her expression, she said to the waiter, "Take him into the reception room."

A moment later, a travel-worn Duan Ling was led to the reception room. Upon seeing Mao Qingzhu, he hurriedly bowed.

Mao Qingzhu waved her hand, setting up a soundproof barrier to completely isolate this place from the outside world, before asking in a cold voice, "What's the matter that you're so panicked?"

"Senior Mao!"

Duan Ling could no longer contain himself and recounted everything Zhiwei had entrusted to him, as well as everything he had witnessed in Linsong Valley.
"...Two guardians from the Enforcement Hall suddenly descended, sealed his cultivation with the Spirit-Locking Nails, seized all his magical artifacts, and forcibly took him back to the sect!"

"What??"

Mao Qingzhu was stunned. Ye Di was an honest and law-abiding man. How could he have committed such a serious crime?
Even if some cultivators were killed, it shouldn't have come to this...

You should know that in general, sects have to go through a whole process to judge and deacons. For someone like Ye Di to be arrested so directly and forcefully, there must be something big going on!
She took a deep breath and said to Duan Ling, "I understand. You return to Linsong Valley immediately and tell Zhiwei to stay and guard the valley and take good care of herself. I will handle Master's matter."

"Yes!" Duan Ling felt as if he had been granted a pardon and was about to accept the order and leave when Mao Qingzhu called him back.

"Fellow Daoist Duan, you've worked hard. Please accept this mid-grade spirit stone."

A mid-grade spirit stone is equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones, which is a considerable sum of money for Duan Ling.

Normally, he would have agreed.

Chen Ye had been kind to him, and his visit this time was definitely not for personal gain!
His expression turned serious, and he clasped his hands deeply before Mao Qingzhu, his voice firm and resolute: "Senior, Deacon Chen has shown me great kindness and even protected me in times of crisis. I have come here to repay his kindness, not for personal gain! I absolutely cannot accept these spirit stones!"

Upon hearing this, Mao Qingzhu was taken aback.

An ordinary person might think this person is kind and righteous.

But in her eyes, it was a silent sorrow.

This shows that her younger brother was a very charming person, and was loved by many...

But such a good person is now suffering this unwarranted torment!

Once he's in the dungeon... someone as honest and upright as Ye Di will have to endure so much humiliation!

Her beautiful eyes welled up with tears, and she choked out, "Alright! Then I won't insist anymore. Fellow Daoist Duan, I will remember this kindness. After you return to the valley, you must protect Zhiwei."

"Don't worry, senior, I understand!" Duan Ling accepted the order, bowed again, and then hurriedly left.

The reception room fell silent once more.

Mao Qingzhu slowly sat down, picked up the cup of spiritual tea that had long since gone cold, her mind unsettled.

She thought for a moment, then took out a jade pendant for transmitting sound. Although the Xu family was protected by a powerful array, such a large family would inevitably have a need for sound transmission.

From here, one can contact the outside world.

What Mao Qingzhu was looking for was a disciple of the Mao family.

Although the Mao family is a reclusive family, they are under the jurisdiction of the Lingyin Sect, and one of their disciples is a core disciple of the Lingyin Sect.

Her name was Mao Songli, and she was her cousin. She was the most talented new generation in the Mao family since Mao Songli.

“Song Li…I have something I’d like to ask you.”

She said gently, and then asked Mao Songli to help investigate.

Half a day later, Mao Songli sent word: "Sister Qingzhu, I heard Master mention this matter. It is said that a rogue cultivator named He Qi defected to the demonic cultivators... and then Wei Shu used this as a pretext to accuse Chen Ye, and demonic artifacts were found in Luoli Courtyard..."

"absurd!"

Mao Qingzhu's pretty face turned cold. Hearing this, she was even more convinced that her brother Ye had suffered an undeserved disaster.

Damn the Wei family!
It's just that a butler died...

And this Wei Shu is even more despicable. His younger brother died, what does that have to do with Guan Yedi?
Besides, even if Ye Di killed Wei Cheng, Wei Cheng deserved to die for bullying men and women!

He should thank Ye Di for cleaning up his own house!

However, things had already come to this point. Mao Qingzhu was also at a loss for what to do. She pondered for a moment:
"So, Ye... cough cough, Deacon Chen is going to Songyang Cave Heaven?"

"If there are no unforeseen circumstances, that should be the case," Mao Songli replied.

"Then, I'd like to trouble Song Li to smooth things over..."

Mao Qingzhu pondered for a moment.

Since Ye Di is determined to go to Songyang Cave Heaven, she can only do her best to help him and smooth things over for him so that he won't go to the cave heaven empty-handed and die!

Although she couldn't change the Bai family's mind, she could still rely on the power of the Mao and Xu families to put pressure on the Wei family.

For example, if Wei Shu takes away Ye Di's storage bag and magic artifacts, she can find a way to get them returned!

In addition,

Mao Qingzhu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and looked towards the cold pool:

"Fortunately... a stroke of luck amidst misfortune, this time, the Ancestor will take Qingjun to the Cave Heaven! Although the Cave Heaven is dangerous, the Ancestor is at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment! Within the Lingyin Sect, he is second only to the four elders!"

Moreover, the Golden Core cultivators of the Lingyin Sect and the Golden Core cultivators of the Duqing Sect are now mutually restraining each other.

As for other cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage, most of them cherish their lives and dare not easily take risks.

Xu Henshan is most likely the strongest person in Songyang Cave Heaven this time.

At present, Xu Henshan values ​​Qingjun very much.
"Little girl, little girl. This time, it all depends on you..."

Mao Qingzhu muttered to herself.

These two disciples of Ye Di were truly worth raising.

During this dangerous situation, Zhiwei looked after Lin Songgu from the outside and promptly relayed the news, while Qingjun helped him from the inside...

At present, the only concern is Xu Henshan's attitude towards Chen Ye.

Don't be fooled by the old man's amiable appearance now; in his youth, he was a ruthless man who murdered his own brother.

Chen Ye is Qing Jun's master and the most important person in her heart.

This was undoubtedly bad news for the Xu family.

This means that Qingjun is first and foremost Chen Ye's disciple, and only secondly a member of the Xu family!

……

Lingyin Sect, Law Enforcement Hall dungeon.

The cold, damp stone steps wind downwards, leading to a dark and sunless depth.

Wei Shu, dressed in a black law enforcement robe, walked into this area where the sun never shines, a sinister smile on his face.

Behind him followed two respectful law enforcement disciples, each carrying a tray with several instruments of torture that gleamed with a cold, eerie light.

"Take that prisoner named Chen Ye to the interrogation room."

Wei Shu gave a calm instruction to the disciple guarding the dungeon.

He couldn't wait any longer.

Since his younger brother's death, he has been restless day and night, wishing he could tear the murderer to pieces immediately!
Although there was no direct evidence, he was already convinced that this matter was definitely related to Chen Ye!

Now that the kid is in my hands, how can I let him get away with it?
"Reporting to Protector Wei," the guard said tremblingly, his face turning pale. "That...that Chen Ye is no longer in the dungeon."

"What?!" Wei Shu's sinister smile froze instantly, and he asked sharply, "Where is he?!"

"It was...it was Protector Bai Wuji who personally took him away late last night."

"Bai Wuji!"

Wei Shu gritted his teeth and uttered the name, his spiritual power surging around him, almost freezing the surrounding air.

"You're determined to go against me, aren't you!"

He was filled with rage!

This Bai Wuji is a member of the Bai family. Today, he actually betrayed his own people and tried to protect that kid surnamed Chen!
However, the person had already been taken away, and there was no point in him being angry.

"Where did he go?" Wei Shuqiang suppressed his anger and asked in a cold voice.

"It is said that... she returned to Rakurin."

Rakurin?
A hint of disdain flashed in Wei Shu's eyes.

It turns out they were just moved to a different place to be detained. Did they really think they could escape from my grasp?

With a flick of his sleeve, he picked up a jet-black soul whip and several hair-thin soul-devouring needles from the tray.

"Let's go!" Wei Shu sneered, his tone cruel. "I want to see how long Bai Wuji can protect him!"

……

Rakurin.

Wei Shu released his divine sense to investigate first.

When he discovered that there were only two cultivators in the courtyard, his disdain deepened.

"Ha, Bai Wuji is indeed indecisive. He wants to protect him, but he's too timid and hesitant to act too openly. He brought him here, but he doesn't dare to personally oversee things..."

Without further hesitation, he took a step forward and was about to force his way into the courtyard.

"Protector Wei, please wait!"

Bu Feifan was startled and stepped in front of him, his face showing fear, but he still forced himself to stand firm and clasped his hands in a fist salute:

"This place was personally arranged by Protector Bai for a place of quiet cultivation. I hope Protector Wei will..."

"roll!"

A cold glint flashed in Wei Shu's eyes. He didn't even look at him directly before a powerful aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator suddenly erupted!

How is this going?

Bu Feifan was unaware of the feud between Chen Ye and Wei Shu, never expecting that this protector would be so ruthless upon meeting him.

Caught off guard, he was struck as if by a heavy hammer, spitting out a mouthful of blood and flying backward, crashing heavily onto the grass in the distance, where he instantly lost consciousness.

Having dealt with this troublesome ant, Wei Shu kicked open the door, holding the Soul Whip, and walked in with a sinister grin.

"Chen Ye, we haven't even settled our scores yet..."

His words stopped abruptly.

Inside the quiet room, Chen Ye was sitting cross-legged, looking at him calmly, without a trace of fear on his face.

Damn!

He shouldn't be so calm; he should be kneeling and begging for mercy!

Wei Cheng's hostility intensified, and he sneered, "Fine! I'll see how long you can keep up this act! The best is yet to come, once we're in the grotto-heaven... hehe."

Ok……

To be honest, Chen Ye was a little panicked.

The whip that bastard is holding looks even more terrifying than his bone-scraping whip...

Could it be that the concept of cause and effect truly exists in the world?
In the past, he whipped his apprentices; now it's his turn to be whipped.
but……

Why wasn't it the disciple who whipped him?

Chen Ye remained calm and composed, his expression unchanged: "Within this grotto, life and death are preordained, so there's no need for Protector Wei to worry about it. But Protector Wei, as a protector of the Enforcement Hall, are you planning to resort to private punishment?"

"you wanna die!"

Wei Shu was furious, but he suppressed his anger and smiled knowingly.

"Do you know that this whip is the Soul Whip, specifically designed to whip out a person's soul, causing unbearable pain... Indeed, Chen Ye, I've long seen that you're a tough guy, and ordinary torture probably won't do anything to you. However, my Soul Whip has made countless tough men kneel down and beg for mercy."

Ok?
Chen Ye's expression was somewhat strange.

Wei Shu probably misjudged him; he's actually very afraid of pain...

And this Soul Whip... it sounds mysterious, but it is actually a magical artifact. As a magical artifact, it will backfire.

If his spirit is inferior to mine...

Seeing his strange expression, Wei Shu's hatred intensified, and his disdain grew even stronger. He flicked the soul whip in his hand:
"I'll let you taste what it's like to have your soul torn apart inch by inch!"

At that moment, a woman outside suddenly shouted, her footsteps hurried:
"Wei Shu, stop! If you dare to use torture, I will definitely report you to the Enforcement Hall!"

Wei Shu's eyes flickered, but without the slightest hesitation, he suddenly flicked his wrist.

This whip, formless and intangible, contains an extremely vicious attack on the soul!
Chen Ye sat motionless. Just as the soul whip was about to reach his body, the brilliant star in his sea of ​​consciousness suddenly shone brightly!

"Om-!"

Wei Shu felt as if his soul whip had struck a piece of ten-thousand-year-old black iron. No, the feeling was even more resilient and heavy than black iron!

The divine soul power he used to drive the Soul Whip was crushed by another, more powerful and vast divine consciousness power, like a mud ox sinking into the sea!

"Not good!" Wei Shu was shocked. Why was his soul stronger than his own, a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

He was sweating profusely and tried to forcibly withdraw his divine soul power.

But it's too late!
The Soul Whip is both a weapon that injures people and a bridge for the soul.

Chen Ye's condensed divine sense power, which was as solid as a substance, violently rebounded back along the connection with that soul!

"what--!"

A bloodcurdling scream escaped from Wei Shu's mouth!

It was just a backlash, not enough to cause him this much pain.

But unfortunately, this was a backlash from the Soul Whip!
Wei Shu wiped the blood from his nose, his eyes bloodshot, and glared at Chen Ye: "Bastard! How dare you ambush a sect protector!"

Chen Ye also noticed that another cultivator had arrived outside the courtyard, but he remained calm and composed:

“Protector Wei, it seems your soul… isn’t very strong.”

　Thank you Xingtou for the 500 coins!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)