"Not so, this time Guardian Bai has praised Steward Chen a lot. It aroused the love for talent in an Elder of the Elder Hall, and thus, bestowed the Magic Robe he used in his younger days upon Steward Chen."
Chen Ye did not expect that Bai Wuji, who often picked fault with him before, would praise him so much afterward.
Nor did he expect that the so-called love for talent would fall upon him.
Actually, Chen Ye has always been skeptical of the pie falling from the sky; in this world, there is never help without reason...
He asked calmly, "May I know who this Elder is?"
Li Dong casually replied, "It’s Elder Bai Lingfeng of Lingyin Sect, Elder Bai! Also, nowadays the only Golden Core True Man of the Bai Family. By the way, True Inheritor Bai Susu is his own granddaughter!"
"..."
Chen Ye was silent for a while, yet another person from the Bai Family...
So, could it be that the Bai Family considers him one of their own because of Bai Susu?
Nowadays,
Within Lingyin Sect, there are four Elders, all Golden Core True Men, and within the Lingyin Sect, only these four are openly Golden Core True Men.
As for the Sect Master, he is merely a Fake Pill True Master.
After all, the title of Sect Master sounds good, but in fact, one has to always deal with sect affairs, which affects cultivation, hence it is generally undertaken by cultivators who have no hope for the Great Dao.
Or rather, within Lingyin Sect, the Sect Master, Guardians, and Stewards belong to one system;
As for these four Golden Core Elders, though they seldom participate in sect affairs, the real power is actually in their hands.
Having joined Lingyin Sect for half a year, Chen Ye more or less understood the situation within the sect.
Currently, the sect is roughly split into two factions: the radical faction represented by the Bai Family and the conservative faction represented by the Zhao family.
Unexpectedly, he, just a Spirit Plant Cultivator, has now become one of the radical faction...
Frankly speaking, Chen Ye has no desire to participate in sect battles.
But now he has already benefited from the Bai Family a lot, even if he is unwilling, in the eyes of those with a purpose, he has long been seen as a Bai Family member...
"Thank you Steward Li for informing me." Chen Ye felt complicated.
"Steward Chen, you’re too kind, it’s just a lift of a finger."
Li Dong smiled, and only then shifted his gaze to Li Qiuyun beside Chen Ye, his smile remained the same, but his tone carried more of a business-like note.
"Li Qiuyun, you have been guarding Steward Chen and have labored hard, your contribution is not small. Now it’s been three months, it’s time to return to the sect and focus on cultivation."
"What?"
Li Qiuyun was completely stunned by the words.
She instinctively looked back at Chen Ye, her expression confused.
Li Dong was somewhat puzzled:
"Junior Sister Li, what do you mean? You’ve been by Steward Chen’s side for quite some time, your term is complete. And Brother Duan Ling is the one replacing you."
"I... I... understand."
Li Qiuyun bit her lip, no wonder Brother Duan Ling came over this time.
Generally speaking, around the dispatch of a Steward, an Inner Sect Disciple would rotate as guard, firstly to hone the Inner Sect Disciples, secondly because cultivation realm is perilous, and ordinary Stewards are skilled in art but not in combat, so a disciple is sent as guard.
And her term has indeed come to an end.
But...
She didn’t expect it to be so sudden, she was still... still sulking with him.
"Thank you for the trouble over this period, Qiuyun..."
Chen Ye looked at her disheartened appearance, his heart couldn’t help but sigh gently.
To be honest, he was reluctant too.
Over the past few months, Li Qiuyun has been named a guard, but in fact has become an indispensable part of his little home.
Although she is not good with words, her temperament is tough, trustworthy, with her around, Chen Ye was always at ease.
Yet he also knows, he cannot selfishly retain her here.
After all, Li Qiuyun has her own path to follow; in half a year, she will prepare for the Outer Sect Grand Competition.
However, in this half year, he has accomplished many feats, which have also allowed Li Qiuyun, as his guard, to gain a lot of contributions, making it a sure thing, with only the final preparations left to do.
Chen Ye paused, then joked: "When you enter the Inner Sect, maybe you’ll come back to my Lisong Valley sooner or later?"
Li Qiuyun’s somewhat dim eyes brightened.
Indeed, once entering the Inner Sect, the freedom for disciples is much greater, unlike Outer Sect Disciples who need to work in specific places.
At that time, she will be able to take on tasks herself, returning to Lisong Valley will be easy!
She bowed deeply to Chen Ye:
"Uncle Chen, rest assured."
"Qiuyun... will not let you down."
However, she regretfully thought, she should not have given Uncle Chen the cold shoulder...
Chen Ye helped Li Qiuyun up, then said to Li Dong and Duan Ling beside him: "Steward Li, Taoist Friend Duan, today I will host you at the best restaurant in Peach Mountain District for a farewell feast, how does that sound?"
Li Dong and Duan Ling naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
...
After a feast, it was already moonlit night.
Chen Ye, along with Li Dong and Duan Ling, left the Wangyue Pavilion and prepared to return.
Li Qiuyun, unable to hold her liquor, had already been arranged by Chen Ye to rest in the valley, preparing to return to Lingyin Sect the next day.
"Steward Chen, thank you for your hospitality today," Li Dong smiled as he cupped his hands to Chen Ye.
"Steward Li, you’re too kind." Chen Ye returned the courtesy.
At this moment, a familiar figure led a group of disciples from the street corner not far away, walking just over.
"Ah, isn’t this Manager Chen? What a coincidence. Seeing Manager Chen so radiant, you must have... got some great fortune, haven’t you?"