Gentlemen, it's time to enter the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

Chapter 107: Parting Sorrow
"I have come today to say goodbye."

When Mo Suixin spoke, his eyes were fixed on his toes, as if he were somewhat reluctant to leave.

Chen Ye asked, "Miss Mo, are you going back to the Incense Burning Sect to cultivate?"

Mo Suixin nodded and said in a casual tone, "Wei Changsheng murdered the former chief of Changsheng Hall, and everyone in Fenxiang Sect already knows about it. Thanks to your help, there are fewer people secretly cursing me for being a jinx."

Previously, Mo Suixin had predicted that the chief disciple of the Longevity Hall was destined for a fatal calamity, and others only thought that Mo Suixin was responsible. Now the truth has come out: when Yue Lianxing broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm, he needed to take a pill to strengthen his soul, but Wei Changsheng secretly switched it, leaving a hidden injury in his soul, which led to his failure to break through and his death.

This matter was originally handled flawlessly, because the effects of the elixir only acted on the soul and would not leave any trace in the physical body. Since Yue Lianxing's breakthrough failed and his entire soul shattered and dissipated, leaving no evidence, everyone simply assumed it was an accident during his cultivation.

Who would have thought that Wei Changsheng would encounter Chen Ye and confess his crimes under torture?

This actually improved Mo Suixin's reputation considerably, which was a pleasant surprise.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ye said happily, "That's what Wei Changsheng deserved. Congratulations, Miss Mo, on your exoneration."

"Thank you."

Mo Suixin took out a storage bag and handed it to Chen Ye, saying, "This is a thank-you gift."

Chen Ye asked in confusion, "What kind of thank-you gift?"

Mo Suixin directly stuffed the storage bag into Chen Ye's hand before explaining, "This is a gift for the Heavenly Book Secret Technique, and also a gift for helping me clear my name. Go back and take your time to look at it; it won't be any worse than the magic treasures the Qinghe Sword Sect gave you."

Chen Ye said politely, "It's a small gift but a big sentiment. Miss Mo, no matter what you give, even if it's just a stone, the thought is enough."

Mo Suixin scoffed, "I'd be a fool to believe you."

"To be honest, my relationship with the Incense Burning Sect is extremely bad these days. You are a disciple of the Incense Burning Sect, and you are still willing to say a few words to me. I will remember this kindness."

To be honest, Chen Ye's feud with the Incense Burning Sect was entirely due to Wei Changsheng. Now that Wei Changsheng is dead, he has no more enmity with the Incense Burning Sect.

Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on them. The sect lost all face because of Chen Ye, so it's impossible for them not to care.

Mo Suixin must have been under a lot of pressure to give herself a gift under these circumstances.

True friendship is revealed in times of trouble, and Chen Ye is genuinely grateful.

Mo Suixin seemed lost in thought, her expression turning somewhat somber. She said softly, "This time when I return, I will go into seclusion for three years until I reach the Tongxuan Realm. At that time, I would like to invite you and Su Chunyi to Qingguan Mountain."

Chen Ye asked in confusion, "Why do you want to invite me and Miss Su to Green Coffin Mountain?"

He didn't believe the Incense Burning Sect was so magnanimous; he feared he might not return from Green Coffin Mountain.

Mo Suixin should know about this, so why would she extend such an invitation?
"You don't have to come, but I must invite you. You and Su Chunyi barged into the Fenxiang Sect's territory, causing the younger generation of disciples to lose face. As the chief of the Seven Star Hall and someone who was present at the time, I must win back the sect's honor. Therefore, I will challenge you to a duel three years from now."

"But you don't have to accept it. In that case, I will have done my duty to the sect."

Chen Ye asked doubtfully, "The Incense Burning Sect has three mountains and five branches. The one who is disgraced is the Longevity Hall. How come it's your Seven Star Hall's turn to come looking for trouble? Isn't that bullying an honest person? Also, how can you arrange a duel within your own sect? Isn't that obviously going to be a dirty trick?"

Mo Suixin didn't explain, but could only remind him: "In short, don't come, whatever you do, don't come. Don't care what the Incense Burning Sect says, just focus on your cultivation. Once you achieve immortality, these are just idle gossips."

Chen Ye didn't intend to accept the challenge, but he could tell that Mo Suixin was in a very difficult position.

Although the two had only known each other for a short time, they had gone through thick and thin together. Chen Ye did not want her to be caught in the middle, so he agreed, saying, "Don't worry, I will write a letter of surrender and send it to the Burning Incense Sect. I don't care about these empty titles."

Chen Ye is just a rogue cultivator, why should he care about losing to the Incense Burning Sect?

Su Chunyi, on the other hand, is probably in a difficult position; it's uncertain whether she will accept the challenge.

However, if Zhang Qi were still alive, the Incense Burning Sect probably wouldn't dare to play any tricks on Su Chunyi. This is the advantage of having a sect backing you up.

The two walked in silence, side by side. When the fragrance of the flowers around them was filled with the sorrow of parting, Mo Suixin said to Chen Ye, "After today's farewell, I don't know when we'll meet again. I still remember when I first taught you divination, I told you there were three major taboos in this art. Do you remember?"

Chen Ye replied, "Of course I remember. First, one should not divine one's own fortune or misfortune; second, one should not divine the same thing more than three times. As for the third, you were interrupted by Wei Changsheng before you could teach me."

Mo Suixin smiled faintly and said, "That's why I've come today to tell you about this third taboo."

"The student is all ears."

Mo Suixin said seriously, "Third, if a bond has already been formed, it cannot be considered the end of that bond."

Chen Ye asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that?"

Mo Suixin smiled and said, "Figure it out yourself. The master leads you through the door, but the cultivation depends on the individual. You have already entered the door, and the rest is up to you."

Chen Ye, however, said: "Being a teacher is not just about imparting knowledge and skills, but also about resolving doubts."

Mo Suixin did not respond, but glanced at the sky and said to Chen Ye, "It's getting late, I have to leave Baihai Valley. Remember not to come back for our appointment three years from now."

After saying that, she threw out her magic weapon, which flew into the sky.

Chen Ye watched her leave, feeling a pang of melancholy.

Mo Suixin was completely controlled by the Crimson Serpent Demon Lord before, and couldn't even use divination techniques. The Incense Burning Sect has lost so much face, and a lot of the pressure probably falls on her.

But Mo Suixin didn't mention it at all, and Chen Ye didn't feel comfortable asking her directly. He could only wish her a safe journey.

He took out the storage bag she had given him, opened it, and was immediately captivated.

"Diamond Powder,罡煞玉, and so many other pills..."

These are all valuable items that Chen Ye can use. The Vajra Powder alone is worth tens of thousands of Azure Pearls, a huge sum that an ordinary rogue cultivator could not accumulate in hundreds of years.

Not to mention the various kinds of pills, which together are worth at least hundreds of thousands of Azure Pearls.

Besides the elixirs, there were also several books. After flipping through a few pages, Chen Ye realized that these were Mo Suixin's notes, which were full of divination-related information and were even more exquisite than the books sent by Cixin Temple.

Finally, there was another magical artifact inside the storage bag: an alchemy furnace.

Moreover, it was clearly not an ordinary item; it seemed even more exquisite than the Five Immortals Furnace I had seen before.

The combined value of these items is immeasurable.

Chen Ye sighed, "You gave me so many treasures, and then told me not to keep our appointment in three years. How am I supposed to repay this favor?"

Chen Ye shook his head helplessly. What level of cultivation would he have three years later? Would he be able to catch up with these chosen ones and break through to the Profound Realm?

"Sigh, I really wish I could ascend to heaven in one step, and fly away on the spot."

Without giving it much thought, Chen Ye returned to his cave.

A moment later, in addition to Mo Ci's screams, Chen Ye's chanting of the six-syllable mantra could be heard.

The path to immortality is long and arduous, yet we must seize every moment.

Chen Ye possesses secret techniques and a spirit-gathering formation. Now, with the pills sent by Mo Suixin, Chen Ye can cultivate to the level of Gang Sha Body Refinement in one go.

This time, even if Hundred Seas Valley explodes, I don't care; I'll focus on cultivating my Qi Sea to its limit in one go.

(End of this chapter)