If it were any other day,
the two disciples wouldn’t be shocked into a daze.
But today, after a day of searching for their master, they found him sharing a room with a strange little girl!
Zhiwei couldn’t help but size up this little girl.
Judging by her age, she should be older than both her and Qing Jun, just recently coming of age.
Her appearance is almost flawless.
But she seemed to be unwell, sitting in a wheelchair, expressionless, with vacant eyes, especially her pupils, which seemed hollow.
Could it be...
a fool with impaired senses?
Master, bullying a fool?
"Zhiwei, Qing Jun? Are you looking for Master for something?"
Chen Ye asked seriously, simultaneously placing his fingers on Lin Jin’s pulse, probing carefully.
After the earlier incident, how could this poor little girl show even the slightest resistance?
She simply lowered her eyes, allowing Chen Ye to touch her wrist.
"Crunch crunch..."
Qing Jun puffed up her fair little face, grinding her teeth loudly.
Clearly, they were already here, why does Master treat them as if invisible, while preoccupied with another girl!
"Not bad... It seems the cold in the meridians has mostly dispersed."
Chen Ye nodded with satisfaction, mentioning that after the treatment, Lin Jin had regained partial mobility, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to kick him earlier.
However, this child seems very introverted?
Chen Ye emphasized countless times beforehand that he was treating her legs.
After the treatment, Lin Jin’s legs indeed successfully regained mobility.
Yet she stubbornly seemed unaware, continuing to resist...
What a peculiar temperament!
Had he known it’d be like this, he wouldn’t have come alone, having Lin Jin’s family nearby might have stabilized the girl’s mood a bit.
Chen Ye felt some frustration.
But the problem is, he’s already here, it’s not good to just leave because Lin Jin’s personality is odd, right?
His time is extremely precious now!
As for Lin Jin’s father, though he was in the yard at that time,
if Lin Jinghua were watching... Lin Jin’s mood might be even less stable.
After all, Lin Qiongyu mentioned, this sister of hers resists everyone, even her father, especially since Lin Jinghua is a grown man.
Chen Ye shook his head, ceasing his grieving.
After all, she’s just a little girl, he doesn’t need to worry too much about her mood, he just needs to have a clear conscience.
Chen Ye let go, then looked up at his two petrified disciples at the door, along with the shocked Lin Qiongyu.
His face showed no trace of panic, his smile calm, as if the awkward scene had nothing to do with him.
"You all arrived?"
He stood up, patting nonexistent dust off his robe, speaking placidly,
"You came at the right time, saving me another trip."
He first looked at Lin Qiongyu, instructing: "Your sister’s cold affliction is even more troublesome than I imagined. Earlier I used my unique technique to clear her leg meridians, temporarily preserving her vitality. But to fully cure it, we need to take her back to the Inner Valley for careful treatment. You should help her pack her things, then accompany me back."
Lin Qiongyu, amazed by his words, nodded unconsciously.
She didn’t even have time to think, compelled by Chen Ye’s matter-of-course tone, mechanically following his instructions.
Turning around, she pushed her sister, heading to the inner room.
Then, Chen Ye’s gaze fell on the two still frozen at the door, one shaking with anger, the other with a face like ice, his young disciples.
These two little disciples... are difficult to manage.
After all, a girl’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
Even if Chen Ye is right, it’s difficult to explain.
He didn’t rush to explain, instead slowly walked over to them, crouched, and reached out, trying to pat their little heads like usual.
"Don’t touch me!"
Qing Jun wrinkled her delicate nose, staring at Master’s hand intently.
Humph!
Touching another girl, then wanting to touch me!
The little girl grew more furious, hands on her hips, angrily accusing:
"Master is a big meanie! A big liar!"
"Did you not say it was enough just to have the two of us? You liar! You untrustworthy meanie!!"
Zhiwei was equally hurt.
Today, Master didn’t care whether they’re hungry, angry, or even glanced at them.
Disappearing all day, only to be with someone else!
"Master."
She called softly, her voice scary calm,
"You once taught us, cultivate the mind before cultivation. If the heart is untrue, the path will be obstructed. But why... is Master deceiving us? Is... Master’s heart true?"
Chen Ye dumbfoundedly pointed at himself.
What exactly did he do?
Fine...
These two disobedient ones, wanting to interfere with Master’s personal affairs!
Moreover, he’s done nothing, it’s so unfair!
This is simply outrageous!
This can’t be tolerated!
The more Chen Ye thought, the angrier he became, he curled his fingers, one in each hand, mercilessly, knocking on their shiny, plump little heads!
"Thunk!" "Thunk!"
"Ouch!" "Ouch..."
The two little girls winced in pain, simultaneously covering their heads, their accusatory look turning into a grieving tearful gaze.
"Master is really mean!"
The little girl was terribly angry, that Master would hit her because of another girl!
She began stomping her feet, wanting to run away from home.
Only to be caught by the nape by Master.
Chen Ye glared at the two little girls, righteously declaring:
"Tell me! For whom is Master toiling, recruiting and healing? Huh? Isn’t it for you two heartless ones! If Master doesn’t manage this Lisong Valley well, a month later, when the sect accuses us, are we three going to drink northwest wind together?!"