"I intend to start teaching you the art of magical battle from tomorrow."
Chen Ye looked at her, his tone resolute,
"You must not only learn the application of magic but also the skills of real combat. It’s convenient that I am an instructor at Baopu Peak. I guide disciples in real combat every day, so starting tomorrow, you will follow Master to the Dao Transmission Hall."
He doesn’t plan to let Lin Jin keep avoiding things.
Since she has now mastered the Cold Flame, it’s time for her to interact with the outside world.
"Ah?"
Qing Jun, listening at the side, instantly perked up, eyes shining:
"Great! Does that mean I can duel with Junior Sister... no, I mean, spar? Master, Master, let me teach... no, guide Junior Sister! I promise I’ll hold back!"
She had long wanted to test the power of the Cold Flame! And she could also establish her senior sister authority, a win-win!
Chen Ye sighed, "Just shut up, don’t scare your Junior Sister."
Qing Jun pouted, not daring to speak further.
Lin Jin, upon hearing that she had to go to the Dao Transmission Hall and spar with her junior sister, turned a shade paler.
If it were sparring with Senior Sister Zhiwei, she would be willing.
But with Qing Jun...
However, she didn’t know how to refuse her master, so she looked at him pitifully.
Chen Ye, with a heart like stone, said sternly:
"Jin’er, my mind is made up. At that time, Master will also be in the Dao Transmission Hall. No one will dare bully you, and, besides, you have your senior sister to protect you. Do you remember the last time the Demon Cultivator invaded? If you don’t have strength and if you don’t know how to fight, can you still protect this home?"
Lin Jin was stunned.
Last time...
She recalled that terrifying night, remembered Lady Meichan with her disgusting poison technique, the feeling of powerlessness, and despair.
If only she had the strength, she wouldn’t have been so passive.
Chen Ye smiled slightly, "Does Master not need Jin’er to protect him? If Jin’er doesn’t even have the strength to protect herself, how can she protect others?"
"..."
Lin Jin took a deep breath, her expression resolute,
"Master, I understand."
...
Early the next morning.
Dao Transmission Hall.
As Chen Ye led Lin Jin into the grand hall, the once bustling atmosphere instantly quieted down.
During this period, Chen Ye’s ruthless methods had earned him quite a reputation.
The moment he appeared, no one dared to make a sound.
Even at the forefront of the crowd, the poised Miss Zhang’s eyelashes trembled slightly.
Because of the Fourth Elder’s orders, among these people, she received the most severe punishment.
Zhang Chuxi found it hard not to fear Chen Ye...
But this time was different from before.
Behind Chen Ye, there was actually a pretty unfamiliar girl!
"Who is this..."
All eyes focused on Lin Jin.
Someone murmured, "Isn’t she the girl who occupied the Fire Spirit Land? Turns out she’s also a disciple of Baopu Hall..."
This girl, who rarely ever showed herself, had come to Baopu Hall today?
And...
"Foundation Establishment?!"
Someone exclaimed.
The crowd then realized that Lin Jin’s aura was deep as the sea; she had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage!
"Oh my god! Such a young Foundation Establishment Cultivator?!"
"Who is she? How come I’ve never seen her before?"
"Heard she’s another disciple of Instructor Chen... It’s no wonder the sect made him an instructor, with methods like his; all his disciples are geniuses."
Chatter erupted again.
In the corner, Zhang Chuxi’s starry eyes shifted, extremely shocked, gripping her long sword so tightly it creaked.
She had always considered herself the most talented genius in the sect, second only to Sister Bai.
But unexpectedly.
Today, she encountered a Foundation Establishment cultivator around her age!
"Silence!"
Chen Ye walked to the center of the hall and said in a deep voice,
"This girl is named Lin Jin, henceforth a member of Baopu Hall. You will cultivate together in the hall from now on, so get along well."
The crowd quickly agreed in unison.
Chen Ye maintained a serious demeanor but secretly winked at the little girl.
The little girl quickly puffed out her chest, patted it, indicating she would take care of her junior sister!
Seeing this,
Chen Ye felt relieved.
Although Qing Jun appeared silly, silly, naughty, gluttonous, and lazy... but all in all, she was still a smart and obedient child!
As a master, one must trust their disciples to a basic extent.
He believed Qing Jun could help Jin’er!
...
A day’s lessons are over.
As Chen Ye expected, Qing Jun truly devoted himself to helping Lin Jin integrate into the group and also blocked most disciples who wanted to approach her.
"Hmm... No wonder he’s my disciple, fostering unity and affection among each other!"
Chen Ye nodded in satisfaction, planning to reward Qing Jun a little when he got home.
But for now,
He still had to fulfill the Fourth Elder’s request for a private lesson with Zhang Chuxi.
Inside the Pill Room.
The air was filled with a faint smell of herbs as Chen Ye sat cross-legged on a futon, ready to begin today’s lecture on the Alchemy Dao.
Before entering Baopu Peak, Xu Henshan had asked him to teach disciples the Alchemy Dao.
After all, Chen Ye’s skill in alchemy was already well-known back during the time on Danxia Peak.
Even now, Danxia Peak’s Guardian, Zhao Yushuang, was tirelessly studying the top-grade pills crafted by Chen Ye.
The importance of the Alchemy Dao in the Cultivation Realm is obvious, and as a cultivator, one must understand it to some extent.
Today, Zhang Chuxi seemed more enthusiastic.
After the class ended, she changed into a goose-yellow gown, appearing particularly charming.
But occasionally, her gaze towards Chen Ye hid a determination like facing life and death.
These past few days,
She thought for a long, long time.
Initially, she could restrain her restless thoughts.
But later, during class, looking at Instructor Chen’s stern face, she couldn’t help but recall the instructor’s demeanor on that day...
"Um... Instructor."
Zhang Chuxi, holding a bunch of spirit grass, slowly approached the futon beside Chen Ye, her voice soft and sweet,
"Regarding the third transformation of the Ignite Fire Technique, I always struggle to control the heat. Can you... teach me hand by hand?"
Chen Ye was sorting the pill furnace, frowned upon hearing this.
What’s with this girl today? So eager to learn?
But as an instructor, it’s his duty to pass on knowledge and resolve doubts.
"Alright."
Chen Ye put down his things and sat back down,
"Sit over here, I’ll demonstrate for you."
He intended for Zhang Chuxi to sit across from or beside him.
But the girl’s face suddenly turned pale, tears welled up in her starry eyes, and she looked at Chen Ye with shame and fear.
"Chuxi knows. Instructor, please don’t hit Chuxi; Chuxi will behave well." The girl said in fear.
Chen Ye: "?"
Before he could understand what was happening, the girl lifted her skirt and shyly sat in his embrace.
With the warmth and softness in his arms, the girl’s unique fragrance instantly filled his nose.
At that moment,
The Heart-Burning Technique nearly lost control.
Because of this Heart-Burning Technique, he had been keeping a distance from his disciples lately, let alone others?
"What are you doing?!"
Chen Ye instinctively wanted to push her away, his voice somewhat altered.
"Sob sob, instructor, please don’t hit Chuxi; Chuxi won’t... won’t tell mother." Zhang Chuxi looked at him in panic, her starry eyes full of tears, and her soft body trembling.
Could it be...
Have his teachings scared this girl so much lately?
Her pitiful appearance, if someone barged in now, they’d think he was trying to abduct a young woman!
"You... get up first."
Chen Ye took a deep breath, trying to slow his voice,
"I didn’t hit you, nor did I intend to. This is just... teaching, normal teaching. There’s a difference between men and women; it’s inappropriate to sit like this."
"But..."
Zhang Chuxi lowered her head, her voice soft like a mosquito,
"If Chuxi gets up, the instructor will definitely continue to punish Chuxi... Chuxi knows the instructor is just teaching normally, there’s no misunderstanding..."
Chen Ye: "..."
What sin had he committed!
"Moreover, Chuxi’s talent is dull; if not closer, I’m afraid I won’t grasp the instructor’s essence."
Zhang Chuxi said with grievance as if she had been greatly wronged.
Her perky bottom uneasily squirmed, showing her owner’s unease.
Dammit!
Chen Ye suddenly realized something was wrong, gritting his teeth secretly.
This girl isn’t ignorant about the matters between men and women; her squirming is obviously intentional!
But why would she do this?
"No, when Bai Susu came looking for me those few times, I always seemed to sense the presence of a third party. Then I thought it was just an illusion, but now in retrospect, that presence has some resemblance to Zhang Chuxi. Could it be... her? If it’s her, then it makes sense. Zhang Chuxi knows I’m practicing the Heart-Burning Technique... She’s trying to deliberately cause me to fail!"
Chen Ye’s eyes darkened, his thoughts racing.
Feeling the girl’s secret movements, he suddenly sneered:
"Alright, you want to learn, right? Then sit properly!"