"Alas..."
A female disciple’s face blushed with shame, spat secretly, but most disciples had long been accustomed to such scenes.
After all, they were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, far above Wang Fu in status, rank, and talent,
not unfamiliar with such settings of debauchery.
Some male disciples even showed a hint of desire in their eyes, but dared not act out with Chen Ye present.
"Hmm..."
"Ugh!?"
"Ah!!"
The three disciples’ expressions changed.
Chen Ye suddenly turned his head, his gaze like a knife directed at Wang Fu next to him.
This is your "surprise" for me?!
With children present!
Wang Fu did not catch the killing intent in Chen Ye’s eyes, thought Chen Ye was just being pretentious, eagerly stepped forward, rubbing his hands with pride, lowered his voice and laughed:
"Instructor, these are the top Red Courtesans from Hunyuan City’s Red Sleeve Recruitment, not only skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but they’ve also practiced basic seductive techniques of the Path of Pleasure, knowing well how to serve high-tier Cultivators... Especially the one in red silk, named Su Hand, exceptional in massage techniques..."
"This took me a lot of effort to invite, specially to relieve your fatigue..."
Relieve fatigue?
I think you want me to die young!
Chen Ye watched as the graceful woman in red silk, chest half exposed, twisted her snake-like waist approaching.
If it were in private, or with a few old friends, such arrangement would count as a refined affair.
But now...
With his three disciples behind, eyes wide open.
He had no interest in such worldly women.
Chen Ye’s eyelids lowered slightly, two fingers closed together, lightly tapped the air in front of him.
Buzz!
A barrier spread out.
The woman in red silk felt a gentle force stopping her steps, unable to advance any further.
The alluring music ceased abruptly under this Sixth-Layer spiritual pressure.
The hall fell silent. A pin could be heard.
Wang Fu’s smile froze, squinty eyes opened blankly, seemingly unaware of what he had hit.
"Guardian Wang."
Chen Ye’s expression turned serious,
"You’ve been stationed here for over ten years, seems the worldly vibes of Hunyuan City have overly immersed your Dao Heart."
This sounded like praise, but anyone with sense could hear the reprimand within.
Wang Fu shivered, cold sweat instantly pouring down: "Instructor, I... I just wanted..."
A name casts a shadow!
Wang Fu had heard that even Zhao Shan, a Peak Master himself, angered him only to have his arm cut off by True Inheritor Bai!
"I know you meant well."
Chen Ye withdrew his hand, glanced at the bewildered dancers, expression indifferent,
"But don’t forget, I lead this team for the Luoxiao Grotto Heaven contention, for the sect’s grand plan. These disciples are the future pillars of our Lingyin Sect. They’re still young, their Dao Hearts unset. Are you trying to distract them with these vulgar charms, or destroy their path?"
The accusation dropped heavily, causing Wang Fu’s legs to go weak.
Damn!
This Chen Ye is completely different from his reputation?!
Wasn’t it said this man loves beauty, frequently associating with Fairies like True Inheritor Bai, Zhao Yushuang, Mao Qingzhu...
But today,
This person turned out so firm in Dao Heart, not one for female charms?!
Rumors misled me!
Wang Fu lamented inwardly.
Rumors said Instructor Chen rose to power by charm, by pleasing female Cultivators.
He thought he was a playboy, catering to his tastes.
"I was foolish! I deserve death!"
Wang Fu fell to his knees in a bang, overwhelmed with shame,
"I just believed the slanderous rumors about Instructor, thought... thought Instructor liked such things... I truly deserve death! Almost ruined Instructor’s dignity, more so nearly disrupted the Dao Hearts of these young ones!"
Chen Ye: "..."
Watching Wang Fu cry bitterly, he twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth.
Really?
Acting like I’m a Demon Cultivator.
He felt a bit guilty, he spoke harshly just to set an example for his disciples, now it seemed he might have been overly harsh...
"Ignorance is no fault."
Chen Ye waved his wide sleeve, exuding an aura of authority without needing to be angry,
"Guardian Wang means well, stand up. Just remember, in the future, as cultivators, we must maintain tranquility as our foundation. Do not bring such extravagant habits into our Lingyin Sect again."
"Yes, yes, yes! I will heed the instructor’s teaching!"
Wang Fu, as if granted amnesty, scrambled to his feet, turned to the group of dancers who had been scared pale, and bellowed:
"Hurry and leave! Take away all this incense! Open the windows!"
The group of women, startled like quails, hurriedly retreated while holding their instruments.
As the scent of cosmetics dispersed, a refreshing evening breeze swept into the hall.
Only then did Chen Ye turn around to face the core disciples behind him.
Upon seeing them, he felt even more helpless.
The eyes of the nine core disciples looking at him practically sparkled!
It was admiration, respect, and utter conviction.
Especially those male disciples who had been somewhat tempted earlier now hung their heads in shame.
"Instructor Chen truly is a role model for our generation..."
One disciple thought to himself,
"Faced with such temptation, to remain undisturbed, and even immediately think of safeguarding our Dao hearts... No wonder someone like True Inheritor Bai holds him in such high regard! It’s not because of beauty, but because of his charismatic personality!"
"It seems the rumors about Instructor Chen in the past were definitely spread by the jealous!"
Even Zhiwei, who had always been somewhat guarded against him, was now smiling with her eyes curved.
Master truly is the best.
Those vulgar women, Master wouldn’t even deign to look at them.
Only her... only her tea and folded clothes would Master like.
She had misunderstood Master... She even thought Master had impure intentions.
"Alright, everyone take a seat."
Seeing his disciples calm down, Chen Ye breathed a slight sigh of relief and said with a smile,
"The spiritual meal arranged by Guardian Wang is quite good. Everyone must be hungry, don’t hold back."
"Yes! Thank you, instructor!"
...
The next day.
As soon as they settled in Hunyuan City, the disciples of Lingyin Sect scattered like loaches into the sea, disappearing without a trace.
Though they appeared well-behaved in front of Chen Ye, they were actually full of restless energy.
Now that they’ve arrived at one of the most renowned cities in the Yan Kingdom, how could they not explore?
Chen Ye let them be, only distributing a token to each, as per usual, to contact him in case of an emergency.
"Everyone claims that within the Grotto Heaven, life and death are subject to fate. But outside, especially within Hunyuan City, no one would dare act so brazenly."
Chen Ye wasn’t worried.
Besides, these disciples weren’t useless; ordinary people wouldn’t dare to cross them.
"Master, master! All the senior brothers and sisters have gone out to play, so does that mean you’ll take us to play too?"
The little girl couldn’t sit still, and with a nimble movement, she jumped onto her master’s back and wrapped her arms around his neck.
Anyone unaware would think she was trying to choke her master.
"Did you forget what master said yesterday?"
Chen Ye glanced at Qing Jun, reaching back with a hand to effortlessly grab Qing Jun’s little tail.
"Of course not! Master said he’s not interested in women!"
Qing Jun declared confidently.
She couldn’t remember exactly what master said, but that was the gist of it anyway!
She wholeheartedly agreed, with her hands, feet, horns, and tail.
After all, a little girl didn’t count as a woman!
Master just needed to pamper her, no need to look at others.
How could Chen Ye know the little thoughts in Qing Jun’s mind?
He nodded seriously,
"That’s partially correct. But that wasn’t master’s true intention. The true intention is, as cultivators, we shouldn’t be confused by external temptations."
Qing Jun was baffled and pouted:
"Master, saying so much just means you’re not taking Qing Jun out to play, right?"
"Yes."
"Darn! Then you’re not allowed to play with Qing Jun’s tail!"
"Hey... wait, can’t we negotiate?"
The little girl squinted her eyes and smiled.
Hmph!
Master has so many grand principles to spout, but in the end, he’s still tempted by her?
But, liking Qing Jun is just in master’s nature, it’s understandable...