It’s truly a venomous scheme!
...
Afterwards, under the guidance of the clan elder, Chen Ye went to the Wei Family’s secret location and took almost half of their treasury.
He deliberately left half behind for the Wei Family to use, so they could continuously supply him with resources in the future.
Of course, the Wei Family’s Mountain Covering Array was also taken by Chen Ye.
"However, someone must be sent to watch the Wei Family to prevent them from merely showing superficial compliance..."
Chen Ye pondered, but realized he had few people he could rely on.
Hmm?
It seemed like there was someone perfect for this position.
He had previously subdued a close confidant of Wei Cheng, named Wang Hao, whom he later sent to the Moon Rhinoceros Lake District to gather information.
This person was a confidant of Wei Cheng and had once worked in the Wei Family’s Spiritual Peach Garden, knowing all aspects of the Wei Family’s business.
Moreover, Wang Hao’s betrayal of the Wei Family already created a rift, making him perfect to keep an eye on them.
Chen Ye set up a plan in his heart and waited in the ruins for Bai Susu to arrive.
After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, a brilliant golden light returned from the horizon, landing lightly on the ruins.
The light dispersed, revealing Bai Susu’s petite figure.
Her face appeared slightly pale, her breath a bit chaotic, clearly having exhausted significant effort during the recent chase.
"Susu, was that demon brought to justice?"
Chen Ye stepped forward, quietly changing his form of address, and asked with concern,
"I heard the Feather Transformation Technique is the top escape technique in Yan and Qi, cruel and domineering. Yuan Hao Xuan is already in Foundation Establishment Third Layer, exerting this technique at any cost, I fear it’s exceptionally hard to catch up..."
"It’s not hard at all, I just didn’t bother to chase him further!"
Bai Susu tilted her small face arrogantly upon hearing the question, feigning disdain as she pouted,
"That guy burned more than half his origin, using the Blood Escape Technique, like a stray dog; killing him would just tarnish my sword. Letting him live for now serves as a message to Emotion Crossing Sect, that Bai Susu has returned!"
This was within Chen Ye’s expectations.
Seeing Bai Susu chase Yuan Hao Xuan for nearly half a day without returning, he had mentally prepared for this outcome.
With Bai Susu’s proud nature, failing to slay the enemy under her sword surely embarrassed her, and now she was simply finding an excuse.
Chen Ye, following her words, praised, "So that’s it, still, Susu thought it all through. Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut; leaving him to spread your fame is indeed a clever move!"
"Indeed!"
Bai Susu, hearing this compliment, was indeed pleased, a trace of smugness appearing on her small face.
She didn’t forget to add, even amidst the satisfaction,
"But rest assured, I heavily injured him with the Myriad Phenomena Sword Technique, his foundation was severed, his cultivation plummeted, and he won’t recover in ten or eight years. Even if he does, he’ll never advance by a bit in this life!"
"Then that’s good." Chen Ye nodded, then changed the topic, "Now that this matter is settled, we should return to Lingyin Sect."
Bai Susu responded, her gaze scanning over the Wei Family elders who nervously dealt with their clan’s bodies, a cold gleam flashing in her eyes.
She secretly transmitted, "What are you planning for these people? Should we just clean it all up once and for all?"
This little ball, truly a ruthless little ball.
Chen Ye sighed inwardly, but outwardly he smiled, "The Wei Family handles most of the Spiritual Peach business in Peach Mountain District; a clean sweep, and it won’t be me taking over. As for the Wei Family’s vengeance? I, Chen Ye, am not afraid!"
"Oh?"
Bai Susu was a bit surprised at his words.
That’s right, the Wei Family is a ready-made foundation, with enough manpower and experience.
Destroying the Wei Family would certainly eliminate all future troubles.
But on the path of seeking the Dao, how can one be so fearful?
Seems her servant isn’t just a timid, honest medicinal farmer after all... And she was worried Chen Ye might be bullied by others!
The Golden Furred Ball was utterly oblivious to how many times she’d been bullied by the supposed honest medicinal farmer...
...
Upon returning to Lisong Valley, two little girls who had been waiting for some time immediately ran up to greet him.
Zhiwei and Qing Jun stood on either side, their faces showing traces of relief and fear alike.
They had watched their master head to the Wei Family’s banquet, worried a thousand times over in their hearts.
"Master, did that villain bully you?"
Qing Jun furrowed her brows, her little face serious, extending her white tender hand as she groped her master’s body incessantly.
Only after some time did she seem relieved: "Master, you haven’t lost an arm or a leg!"
Chen Ye squinted suspiciously: "Qing Jun, does your master look like someone who’s missing an arm or a leg?"
The young girl persisted: "What if Master is afraid we’ll be sad, and is intentionally using illusions? Grr... Why isn’t there anything?"
She peered under her master’s clothes, wanting to reach inside.
Every time Master went out, he would bring her something tasty!
And this time, the Wei Family hosted a banquet!
The Wei Family’s Spiritual Peaches are really tasty!
As for directly asking Master?
That way, Master would think she’s a glutton again!
Chen Ye grabbed the little hand groping around his chest, amused by his little gluttonous disciple.
"What are you looking for?"
He deliberately put on a stern face, "Are you looking for the Wei Family’s Spiritual Peaches? The Wei Family hosted a banquet not to fill Master’s belly but to kill him!"
The young girl is so naughty; Master went to a perilous feast!
And yet, she’s fixated on the food.
Qing Jun’s face turned pale, and she quickly withdrew her hand, hiding it behind her back.
She puffed out her small chest, rebuking with righteousness: "Qing Jun is worried about Master! Master judges the disciple’s heart with petty concerns!"
After retaliating, the little girl couldn’t help but glance suspiciously at her Master: "Master, can... can you read minds?"
Chen Ye raised his brows: "Master saw someone secretly swallowing their saliva, no need for mind-reading?"
"I... That was... That was because it was too hot!"
The young girl’s eyes darted about, insisting stubbornly to the end.
Suddenly, the girl with long black hair stepped forward, her face solemn: "Master, you misunderstood Qing Jun!"
"Ah..." The young girl widened her glistening eyes, nibbling her fingers shyly, "Yes, yes, Master is too bad... Senior Sister is nicer!"
Chen Ye was taken aback, wondering if he really misunderstood.
Thinking this, he felt a touch of guilt, "Qing Jun, sorry. Master thought you were just greedy. I didn’t realize you were truly worried about Master..."
But before he could finish,
Zhiwei had already reached out her white tender hand, meticulously inspecting her Master, her voice calm:
"Master, Qing Jun is young and playful, her examination wasn’t thorough. The Wei Family was filled with killing intent earlier; should you be secretly wounded by their evil technique without realizing, that wouldn’t be good. Let... Zhiwei check instead."
Chen Ye: "..."
He indeed feared his two disciples.
Are the Wei Family’s Spiritual Peaches that delicious?
Even Zhiwei wants to eat!
Chen Ye hurriedly restrained the mischievous little hand of his disciple, helplessly shaking his head.
With a thought, a large basket filled with top-quality Spiritual Peaches appeared on the stone table.
These are First Tier top-grade Spiritual Peaches!
All acquired by Chen Ye from the Wei Family’s treasury—expensive, but essentially free to Chen Ye now.
"Wow! Spiritual Peaches!"
Qing Jun cheered, immediately grabbing the largest Spiritual Peach and chomping down, her little face full of happiness.
Zhiwei bit her lip, looking at the basket of Spiritual Peaches, her cool little face blushing slightly.
She mumbled, "I didn’t expect Master hid the Spiritual Peaches in the Storage Ring; Zhiwei thought it was hidden on Master."
Chen Ye knew it, Zhiwei was being greedy too!
He chuckled, "One or two, Master would carry on him. But this time, Master emptied the Wei Family’s top-grade Spiritual Peaches! How could they be carried on my person?"
"Master..."
"Hmm?"
"Qing Jun has one, so Zhiwei should have one too."
Chen Ye was amused, as if the eldest disciple was worried about favoritism.
He feigned annoyance, "What are you saying? How could Master be partial? Go on, there are many peaches, one for you, and one for Qing Jun!"
"Alright..." Zhiwei obediently went to the stone table, taking tiny bites of the Spiritual Peach.
But after a few bites, she lost interest and quietly watched her junior sister gobble it up ravenously.
Chen Ye watched the girls laughing and playing in the courtyard, then glanced at the thriving medicinal fields in the distance, smiling contently.
Without the Wei Family, Lisong Valley could finally develop peacefully.
Owning both Lisong Valley and the Wei Family’s Peach Garden meant he had a solid foundation; supporting his cultivation and raising three disciples would be no trouble!