It’s just a bit strange. Bai Susu seems to have encountered some trouble, since Chen Ye returned to the Lingyin Sect, he hasn’t seen this Golden Furred Ball again.
[Qi Nourishing Pill Great Success: 1/200]
"Not bad, with the experience of making Vein-Protecting Pills, making Qi Nourishing Pills is much easier. Moreover, with the Hundred Herbs Furnace paired with the Grandmaster-level Evergreen Technique, the spiritual power required for pill concoction is far less than usual. In this way, I can smoothly refine my proficiency..."
Chen Ye scrutinized the nine pills within the Hundred Herbs Furnace.
Among them, there was one Upper Grade, three Middle Grades, and five Lower Grades.
He planned to, once he concocted the legendary Top-grade Elixir, feed them to his disciple.
In these days, he had concocted nearly a hundred Qi Nourishing Pills, exhausting all the medicinal materials in Li Guangzong’s Storage Bag.
"As for the Upper Grade ones, I’ll reluctantly eat them myself." Chen Ye picked up the Qi Nourishing Pill, still warm, and swallowed it directly while it was fresh.
[Evergreen Technique Grandmaster: 2187/3200]
Ever since his proficiency reached this grandmaster level, breaking through further seems to take several months at times.
And his cultivation has not progressed as rapidly as before.
Previously, it took him less than two months to progress from Qi Cultivation Fourth-Layer to Qi Cultivation Sixth-Layer.
But now, after more than a month, his cultivation is still stuck at Qi Cultivation Seventh-Layer.
"Sister Qiuyun, you’re here!"
Outside, came the enthusiastic voices of two young girls.
Chen Ye stood up and opened the door, only to see Li Qiuyun standing gracefully at the doorway, but with a hint of unease on her brow.
"Qiuyun, what’s wrong? Did something happen?" Chen Ye asked, noticing the unusual expression and feeling a twinge in his heart.
Li Qiuyun entered the courtyard, glanced at Qing Jun who was curiously observing her, then lowered her voice, "Uncle Chen, I... I heard some rumors about you."
She showed a hint of embarrassment: "Recently, in the sect, someone is spreading that Uncle Chen, you... your conduct is improper, taking advantage of favors to demand returns, and forcibly keeping Xu Family bloodline by your side, intending to climb onto the Xu Family, with ulterior motives..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye’s eyes turned cold.
There’s no need for much thought; it was obviously Xu Qingsong stirring trouble, deliberately sickening him.
"Naturally, it’s false." Chen Ye said calmly.
Looking into his candid eyes, Li Qiuyun nodded without hesitation, "I definitely trust Uncle Chen."
Back in Yunxi District, she was already familiar with Chen Ye and witnessed his struggle to survive with two disciples, why would she believe these rumors?
However, rumors are frightening.
The Lingyin Sect is not like the Demon Sect such as Emotion Crossing Sect that doesn’t care about reputation.
Chen Ye felt warmth in his heart, after pondering for a moment, he selectively informed Li Qiuyun about his grudges with the Xu Family and the true situation of Qing Jun.
Of course, regarding Qing Jun being a descendant of the True Dragon, he didn’t mention a word, only stating that his physique was special and not the same as the so-called ailment from the Xu Family.
Feeling enlightened, Li Qiuyun’s beautiful face was filled with anger: "That Xu Qingsong is truly despicable and shameless! Distorting right and wrong, harboring malicious intentions!"
"It doesn’t matter, those who are clear are clear." Chen Ye waved his hand, "But this matter might bring some trouble to you, Qiuyun."
Li Qiuyun, being his guidance disciple, would more or less be influenced.
"Uncle Chen is joking."
Li Qiuyun shook her head and looked at Chen Ye with a touch of admiration in her clear eyes,
"Qiuyun admires Uncle Chen’s dedication. However... Uncle Chen, you are now the target of many, so you need to be more cautious in your future actions. Should you go to Peach Mountain District, remember to be wary of Xu Family’s schemes."
Chen Ye contemplated for a moment, the Xu Family only had a few Foundation Establishment cultivators, as long as no Foundation Establishment came, he was not afraid of the Xu Family.
Besides, he had also received letters from Mao Qingzhu in recent days.
Although Mao Qingzhu couldn’t possibly prevent certain Xu Family members from scheming, as these schemes are hard to guard against.
But keeping an eye on the Xu Family’s few Foundation Establishment cultivators was easy, after all, she was still the mistress of the Xu Family.
"I understand..." Chen Ye nodded.
"Hmm, I’ll protect Uncle Chen!"
The girl earnestly patted her chest, then changed the topic,
"Moreover, by the rules, we should report to the Steward Hall about this task at the Herb Pavilion. After that, we should prepare to assume duties at the Peach Mountain District’s Medicinal Garden, shall I accompany Uncle Chen?"
So, it’s time to head to Peach Mountain District...
Chen Ye sighed inwardly at the swift passage of time.
Without further delay, the two headed towards the Steward Hall at Herb Peak together.
Inside the Steward Hall, several stewards responsible for various duties had been waiting for some time, one being Tian Nong who had been in charge of the assessment previously.
"Steward Chen,"
Tian Nong greeted Chen Ye with a fervent smile,
"I knew that when Steward Chen came to the sect, you’d make a difference! People from the Moon Rhinoceros Lake District’s Herb Pavilion sent messages praising your skills time and again."
Chen Ye humbly cupped his hands, "Steward Tian, you flatter me. I just fulfilled my responsibilities."
"Hahaha, there’s no need for modesty, Steward Chen."
Tian Nong stroked his beard and laughed,
"What you’ve accomplished is beyond fulfilling your duties, just look at the Baiqi Garden, you’ve solved a major problem for Herb Peak!"
He took a brand new Contribution Jade Token and a delicate Pill Bottle from a jade tray beside him and handed them to Chen Ye: "This is a sect reward, thirty contribution points, and additionally, a bottle of Lower Grade Solid Essence Pills, as a reward."
Solid Essence Pills!
Inner Sect disciples need to spend quite a bit to exchange for them, perfectly suited for the late-stage Qi Cultivation Chen Ye to consume.
Chen Ye’s heart was filled with joy as he received them.
"Furthermore, Steward Chen has been in the sect for nearly three months, it’s about time to assign official duties... As I mentioned before, the Lisong Medicine Garden at Peach Mountain District, which I was originally supervising, but now I’m preparing to break through to Foundation Establishment. Once I achieve Foundation Establishment, I will no longer oversee Lisong Medicine Garden. So, it is necessary to find someone in charge. I have discussed it with the Peak Master and would like to recommend you to take up the position. What do you think?"