What trouble, at this time, a Demon Cultivator has already noticed his disciple, and there will surely be more entanglements with that Demon Cultivator in the future.
"Alright, this matter is settled, this Miss has important matters to attend to and needs to return to the Lingyin Sect... Handle yourself well in the Moon Rhinoceros District!"
Bai Susu saw the sky was getting dark and impatiently waved her hand, making a gesture to leave.
"True Inheritor Bai, please stay." Chen Ye suddenly spoke, stopping her.
Bai Susu turned around, her amber eyes showing a hint of irritation. What does this old guy want now? Her patience had limits.
Chen Ye took from his Storage Bag a thick volume carefully tied with hemp string, as well as a delicately fragrant food box:
"Since the True Inheritor is leaving... I won’t be able to tell you the stories often, so I’ve recorded the remaining parts to avoid ruining your pleasure."
This...
This was completely unexpected for Bai Susu, who thought Chen Ye wanted to ask her for help with something.
The girl curled her lip in apparent disdain, casually waving her hand, causing the booklet and the food box to transform into streams of light and fly into her Storage Ring:
"Do you really think this Miss likes your stories and snacks? Fine, in consideration of your filial piety, I’ll accept them..."
After saying this, she turned into a beam of golden light, disappearing over the horizon with the snacks and stories, seemingly more eager to find a place to secretly eat and read than when she came.
Chen Ye watched her retreating figure, his respectful expression instantly vanished.
He triumphantly weighed his now-empty hands, smiling slightly: "Hmph, little girl, your mouth says no, but your body is quite honest."
After all, feelings grow with mutual exchange, which is key to strengthening relationships.
As for resources and treasures, he couldn’t satisfy Bai Susu, so he had to cater to her likings.
...
Chen Ye returned to the herb garden, in an excellent mood.
He now had an Alchemy Furnace, a Pill Scripture, and his advanced knowledge in the Spirit Plant Technique, it was time to prioritize Alchemy.
Alchemy was to be his main method of earning Spirit Stones in the future!
With this in mind, he called his two apprentices, who were whispering around candied hawthorn, before him, solemnly recounting the dangers encountered in the Mist Forest that day.
The two girls blinked their eyes, thinking their master was about to settle scores after the fact.
The timid little girl immediately admitted her mistake: "Master, Qing Jun made another mistake! Master, please don’t spank Qing Jun’s bottom..."
"Made another mistake?" Chen Ye asked.
"Earlier... shouldn’t have helped Bai Susu pull out Master’s little herbs..." The little girl shuffled her feet, secretly covering her bottom.
Chen Ye couldn’t help but laugh and explained:
"Master doesn’t want to punish you, but wants you to learn from that battle experience, and also give you some protective measures... Back then, if Master had given you some Magical Artifacts, you might not have gotten hurt. In the Cultivation Realm, things like Magical Artifacts are considered part of one’s ’possessions,’ which are very critical."
He took out three Magical Artifacts from the Storage Bag, the Heart-Protecting Jade acquired from Luo Heng, the Small Shield from the Ten Thousand Puppet Sect cultivator, and the Eight Trigrams Mirror from Li Guangzong, covered in cracks.
"Back then, if Master hadn’t had the Heart-Protecting Jade and Small Shield, it would have been difficult to get you out safely... Now, these two Magical Artifacts are yours."
Chen Ye handed the Heart-Protecting Jade to Zhiwei, and then gave the Small Shield to Qing Jun.
"Zhiwei, this Heart-Protecting Jade can withstand three full-strength attacks from a late-stage Qi Cultivator, making it perfect for your protection."
"Qing Jun, this shield is sturdy, good at enduring continuous attacks. Since you have practiced Body Refining Technique and possess a strong physique, it’s well-suited for your defense."
Both apprentices now had a protective Magical Artifact each, in addition to their Flying Swords and cultivation level.
Their combat strength was already quite impressive!
The two together against Chen Ye might even give him some trouble.
The elder girl held the warm Jade Pendant in her hand, her small hand slightly tightening, she looked up:
"Then... what about you, Master?"
Chen Ye picked up the Eight Trigrams Mirror, smiling:
"Master has something else, naturally. This mirror, named the Eight Trigrams Mirror, is a Magical Artifact for both attack and defense, able to unleash Protective Mystical Light, with substantial power."
This Eight Trigrams Mirror was top-grade of the First Tier.
Li Guangzong, though not good at Magical Battles as an Alchemist, managed to hold out for so long, all thanks to this top-grade First Tier Magical Artifact!
Although the Eight Trigrams Mirror currently seemed damaged, it was only due to depleted Spiritual Power. It would return to its full state with Spirit Stone replenishment!
Seeing his two apprentices secure their protective items, Chen Ye finally felt relieved:
"Alright... Protective Magical Artifacts are part of one’s ’possessions’... Moreover, understanding how to acquire possession is an avenue in itself."
Chen Ye led his two apprentices into the bamboo house, intending to let them learn a bit of Alchemy while he practiced himself.
First, having apprentices for company would probably make the process less dull.
Secondly, it was to teach the two apprentices a skill in immortal cultivation, so even without Chen Ye, they would have a way to earn Spirit Stones.
Once inside the bamboo house.
"Zhiwei, Qing Jun," Chen Ye cleared his throat, his expression solemn, "From today, aside from your regular cultivation, Master will teach you a craft — Alchemy, one of the best ways to earn Spirit Stones in the myriad arts of immortal cultivation."
"Alchemy?"
Qing Jun’s eyes immediately lit up, she licked her lips, curiously asked,
"Master, is Alchemy making those round, plump candies that make you more powerful after eating them?"
Despite not appearing plump, this little girl seemed particularly fond of sweets.