"Since the Li Family of Chaohu has such deep roots, how did Susu manage to break through this predicament? You just mentioned... she would go to any lengths for revenge, what exactly happened?"
At the mention of this, Zhang Chuxi paused her small hands that were just washing.
Her small face showed a hint of seriousness: "According to Aunt Lan, at that time, the Li Family of Chaohu had a young master who happened to be in Black Cliff City, intending to visit the Immortal Sect of the Eastern Domain. It was precisely because of the presence of this young master that the people of the Emotion Crossing Sect dared to make a big fuss and invade our sect."
Understood.
Chen Ye vaguely understood a bit, perhaps the current unstoppable offensive of the Lingyin Sect was also allowed by the Emotion Crossing Sect, as they were just waiting for the Lingyin Sect to clash with the Li Family of Chaohu.
He frowned slightly: "So, what happened afterward?"
"Afterward..."
Zhang Chuxi glanced at Chen Ye, she was itching to continue taking advantage of the situation to control Chen Ye.
But seeing his face as calm as water, she didn’t have the courage for a moment.
So she whispered:
"In any case, later on, various things happened, Aunt Lan didn’t explain to me in detail. It seems that young master saw Sister Bai’s extraordinary talent and was intrigued, so he proposed a duel."
"A duel? Susu was just at the Seventh-Layer of Foundation Establishment... what was the young master’s cultivation level, surely he couldn’t be a Golden Core True Man?"
Chen Ye was astonished.
"Heh."
Zhang Chuxi gave Chen Ye a disdainful look and sneered,
"Instructor Chen is too naive, how could there be so many Golden Core True Men in the world? Just a young master, how could he be a Golden Core True Man? But this person was indeed extraordinary, he was an Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he carried a pile of treasures. Nevertheless, he was still no match for Sister Bai."
Chen Ye breathed a sigh of relief: "From your tone earlier, I thought something unexpected happened to Susu..."
"I hadn’t finished speaking yet... but Sister Bai had just experienced a tough battle before, killing the Venerable of the Emotion Crossing Sect. And this young master was even above the Venerable, so although Sister Bai won, she was also severely injured."
Zhang Chuxi looked worried and felt a bit guilty.
While Sister Bai was out risking her life, she herself was sneaking away and playing with Sister Bai’s toys.
But come to think of it, what was the relationship between Sister Bai and herself?
Just a plaything, surely she wouldn’t mind!
She might even thank her for getting a good training!
Zhang Chuxi continued:
"Fortunately, the Li Family of Chaohu was trustworthy, and transferred the governance of Black Cliff City to our sect, the people of the Emotion Crossing Sect were furious then! The barrier that they relied on the fame of the Li Family now became our sect’s territory... hehe, the elders were delighted and wanted to bestow many treasures upon Sister Bai! Presumably, those injuries would count for nothing then."
The words were spoken lightly.
But Chen Ye knew this matter was anything but simple.
The mere involvement of the Li Family of Chaohu was enough to catch attention, no wonder the Lingyin Sect classified this matter as confidential, not wanting it to be leaked.
Only someone as foolish and malevolent as Zhang Chuxi would divulge it to him.
Chen Ye suspected that even the vast majority of cultivators in the Lingyin Sect’s eastern expedition might not be aware of the underlying story.
He frowned and pondered: "This young master... just transferred the governance to Lingyin like that?"
Zhang Chuxi curled her lips, smiling without warmth: "Instructor is worrying unnecessarily. For them, it’s just a change of gatekeeper... but Chuxi thinks that young master covets Sister Bai, otherwise, why would it be so easy to talk?"
This statement hit Chen Ye’s heart.
Although the little golden-furred ball was small, it wasn’t certain that some evil cultivator wouldn’t take a liking to her?
Of course.
Chen Ye’s biggest concern was her safety.
No matter how talented she was, she was not the Nascent Soul True Monarch who would sweep through the six sects in the future and restore Songyang with awe inspiring power.
If someone with ulterior motives set their sights on her...
"Alright, I understand."
Chen Ye’s eyes narrowed slightly, he tidied his clothes and looked down at Zhang Chuxi, his expression serious,
"Today’s tutoring ends here. Since your Aunt Lan is back, spend the next few days with her and memorize the infusion of spiritual power into plants that you missed. If you don’t pass the test... it won’t be as simple as sore hands then."
"You!!"
Zhang Chuxi’s small face turned crimson.
That bastard!
To burn the bridge after crossing it!
What did he mean by that? Does he want to get back at me?
At the thought of this,
the little ball felt a chill in her heart, she had just teased Chen Ye so badly.
If Chen Ye decided to retaliate, then she... she would surely be done for!
"...Then Chuxi will take her leave first."
Zhang Chuxi became more and more frightened, her legs trembling, she hurriedly grabbed her books and fled.
...
Cangli Courtyard.
Chen Ye returned home with a heavy heart.
He wanted badly to accompany this spiritual ship to Black Cliff City, but unfortunately, he had a half-formed apprentice at home and couldn’t leave.
Qing Jun’s condition was too special, Chen Ye worried that something might happen to her.
Moreover, Qing Jun’s identity was extraordinary, if her Foundation Establishment transformation was witnessed by outsiders, it might bring catastrophe to their master-disciple duo.
"Ruins Country... heh, just a defeated opponent of my disciple!"
Returning to his room.
As usual, Chen Ye checked the glowing cocoon on the bed, where one could barely see a silver-haired girl curled up inside.
He fell into reminiscing.
In the original plot, Qing Jun had wiped out most of Ruins Country, forcing the Li Family of Ruins Country to flee south, attempting to escape to other realms from the East Sea.
But unfortunately, they fell short of success.
In the end, they were intercepted and killed by Qing Jun in the East Sea, blood flowing in streams.
Only one branch of the Li Family narrowly escaped death.
And players had a main questline to accept from this surviving branch.
"Zhiwei, how is Qing Jun’s condition?" Chen Ye asked.
Recently, it was mainly Zhiwei who was watching over Qing Jun.
She didn’t need to cultivate in Baopu Hall, and spent her days meditating in Qing Jun’s room, preventing outsiders from entering.
The black-haired girl nodded: "Everything is normal, Qing Jun’s spiritual power is circulating naturally, with no accidents. But earlier, Aunt Mao wanted to visit Qing Jun."
"Sister Qingzhu, huh..."
Chen Ye wasn’t surprised, because Qing Jun hadn’t shown herself in a few days, Mao Qingzhu was naturally worried and wanted to check on her.
"Yes, but I declined politely, saying that Qing Jun was in seclusion. I thought, even with Aunt Mao, it’s best not to let her know about this."
Zhiwei’s eyes landed on her master’s face, she bit her lip gently,
"Master won’t blame me for acting on my own, will you?"
"How could I? Although Aunt Mao knows some of Qing Jun’s secrets, unless necessary, it’s best not to let her know too much."
Chen Ye chuckled, his eldest disciple was excellent in every way, just too concerned about her master’s thoughts.
He reached out a large hand, smoothing down the girl’s silky black hair, and said softly,
"Whether she knows or not doesn’t matter. It’s better to let her know less and avoid future trouble."
"I always have the utmost confidence in Zhiwei’s handling of things."
Feeling the warmth emanating from above her head, Zhiwei’s eyes, cold as a pool, narrowed slightly, like a cat enjoying a secret pleasure from her master’s caress.
She tilted her head up slightly, pretending to inadvertently brush against Chen Ye’s palm, suddenly saying:
"Master today... seems unsettled? Is it because of the battle in Black Cliff City?"
Zhiwei was naturally intelligent and kept up to date with outside news.
Plus, with her strong Divine Soul, she was acutely sensitive to emotions.
From the moment Chen Ye stepped inside, she’d noticed the worry etched on her master’s brow.
Coupling it with the recent news, Zhiwei had her guesses.
"Can’t hide it from you."
Chen Ye pinched his disciple’s small ear lobe, speaking helplessly.
How irritating!
As a master, he couldn’t keep a single secret from his disciple.
This eldest disciple was too adept at reading her master’s mind.
"Could it be that True Inheritor Bai met with some mishap?"
Zhiwei uncomfortably turned her head but didn’t force her master to stop pinching her ear lobe.
She sighed silently in her heart.
Master.
Clearly, True Inheritor Bai is tormenting you, yet why do you worry about her?
Zhiwei had heard that.
There are people in this world who, after being tormented, start to care about their tormentor, as if it’s some kind of psychological condition.
Could Master be sick?
If he’s sick... it must be treated.
Chen Ye raised an eyebrow, awkwardly retracting his hand: "After all, True Inheritor Bai has helped our master-disciple pair a lot, worrying is only natural."
This disciple, truly a worm in his stomach...
"Master need not explain, Zhiwei understands."
The girl with black hair spoke with calm eyes, unperturbed,
"Still, if Master could share a bit, Zhiwei might be able to help ease Master’s worries."