Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 58 Lin Qiongyu's Strange Behavior (Please continue reading!!)

Three days later.

Tian Feng visited again, his smile as warm as ever.

He first inquired about Chen Ye's recent situation with concern, and then subtly brought up the Jade Lizard Society.

"Brother Chen, I heard you had a conflict with the Jade Lizard Society a few days ago? That Jade Lizard Society leader, Luo Heng, is no pushover, you'd better be careful. What do they want with you?" Tian Feng asked casually.

Chen Ye understood that Tian Feng was trying to get information out of him, and that Shi Jing would most likely find out from Xue Chengjun.

He took a sip of tea and said calmly, "It's nothing serious, just a misunderstanding. The Jade Lizard came to me because it wanted me to take care of a spiritual plant."

He did not reveal the information about the six-leaf ginseng to avoid any unexpected complications.

Seeing that Chen Ye was unwilling to talk more, Tian Feng did not press further, but smiled and said, "I see. Brother Chen's skill in cultivating spiritual plants is superb, so it is only natural that the Jade Lizard Society values ​​him. However, Luo Heng is a deep and cunning man, so Brother Chen should still be careful."

After seeing Tian Feng off.

He did not set off immediately, but returned to his meditation room and sat quietly for a while.

After breaking through to the fifth level of Qi Refining, the spiritual power of the Evergreen Technique within his body underwent a subtle transformation.

The Evergreen Technique, which breaks through limits, not only makes spiritual energy more refined and abundant, but also brings a rich wood-elemental vitality.

This is of great benefit to the art of spiritual plants!
In addition, Chen Ye went to the Herbal Pavilion to buy fifteen Qi-restoring pills over the past three days.

Through arduous training, he successfully mastered both the Cloud and Rain Technique and the Childbirth Induction Technique!
He tried to activate the Cloud and Rain Technique, and saw that what condensed in his palm was no longer ordinary water mist, but spiritual rain with a faint blue light, containing abundant vitality.

The effect of the fertilization method is even more amazing. Just by pointing at the plum tree in the yard, the bare branches sprouted a few new green leaves at a speed visible to the naked eye!

"This limit-breaking technique is indeed profound!" Chen Ye felt much more at ease.

With this support, the chances of successfully treating Scrophularia ningpoensis have increased.

……

That night, the Yunshang Pavilion was brightly lit, and decadent music filled the air.

Yunshang Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation as the premier restaurant in Yunxifang. Its interior is luxuriously decorated with jade pillars, carved railings, and flowing gauze curtains.

The air was filled with expensive incense and the scent of women's cosmetics.

Seated at the head of the table was an elderly man with a kind face but unfathomable eyes; he was none other than Luo Heng, the president of the Jade Lizard Society.

On his left and right were Zhou Mingyuan, a plant expert, and Kong Hongxuan, who had a smile on his lips.

"Is Chen Ye coming or not...?"

Just as Kong Hongxuan was pondering, the door creaked open, and a tall figure appeared in the doorway.

The visitor was none other than Chen Ye.

Alone, dressed in an ordinary blue robe, with his straw hat and raincoat removed, he stepped calmly into the warm pavilion, showing no fear on his face, and his gaze swept indifferently over the people inside.

Inside the pavilion, a group of dancers moved gracefully, their figures elegant and their clothes flowing.

One of the women, dressed in a white dress, had a graceful figure and beautiful features, but there was a hint of unease in her eyes and a shifty gaze.

Chen Ye raised an eyebrow. It was actually Lin Qiongyu!
However, Lin Qiongyu was originally a dancer at Yunshang Pavilion, so it was normal for her to appear here; it was just too coincidental.

Luo Heng smiled kindly when he saw Chen Ye.

He raised his hand to signal that the music should stop.

He pointed to the empty seat beside him: "Fellow Daoist Chen, your presence is an honor to our humble abode. Please take a seat."

Immediately, Luo Heng turned his gaze to Lin Qiongyu and smiled:
"Qiongyu, Fellow Daoist Chen has come from afar. Please serve him well and pour him wine and serve him food."

Lin Qiongyu's face paled slightly, but she still forced a smile and agreed.

Luo Heng saw everything, and his smile became even more amused.

He raised his glass to Chen Ye, but his words were loaded with meaning:
"Fellow Daoist Chen, this Miss Qiongyu is the Daoist partner of your neighbor Xue Chengjun. Speaking of which, it was this very woman who falsely accused you of harassing her... Hehe, with this old man here today, Fellow Daoist Chen, feel free to get as close to her as you like, no need to be polite."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qiongyu's face turned deathly pale, and her delicate body trembled uncontrollably.

Chen Ye remained unmoved, as if he were not the one being slandered by Luo Heng.

He said calmly, "President Luo is joking. I am just a neighbor to Fellow Daoist Lin. All the previous misunderstandings were just that."

Chen Ye hadn't expected that Luo Heng would even have investigated this detail.

He then used some unknown means to threaten Lin Qiongyu into serving him.

However, regardless of the grudges between Chen Ye and Lin Qiongyu.

He couldn't possibly be "close" to so many people.

Ultimately, he's a modern person with a sense of shame.

"Senior Chen...please have some tea..."

Lin Qiongyu pressed her soft body against Chen Ye's arm, her breath sweet as orchids, as she poured him a cup of amber-colored spiritual tea.

"Humph!"

Luo Heng gave a cold snort with an ambiguous meaning, and then slowly spoke.
"Qiongyu, what are you standing there for? How can you be impolite in front of Fellow Daoist Chen? Sit closer so it will be easier to serve you." Lin Qiongyu's delicate body stiffened, and her face turned pale.

Luo Heng is... asking her to sit next to Chen Ye?
No, judging from his eyes, it's probably more than just what's around him.

Sure enough, Luo Heng's gaze fell on Chen Ye's thigh, and the undisguised gesture almost made Lin Qiongyu faint.

She looked at Chen Ye for help.

However, Chen Ye simply raised his hand and gently picked up his wine glass, his movements calm and unhurried, as if he had not seen Luo Heng's hint or felt Lin Qiongyu's plea.

Lin Qiongyu's heart sank little by little. Under Luo Heng's kind gaze, she slowly sat down on Chen Ye's lap.

Chen Ye, however, seemed oblivious, sitting upright and calm, appearing completely unmoved.

Hmm... it's a completely different feeling from having a disciple.

After several rounds of drinks, the music and dancing reached their peak.

Lin Qiongyu, who had been anxious and uneasy before, was now filled with doubt and uncertainty.

She thought that Chen Ye would take advantage of the situation to bully her after learning the truth, but she didn't expect him to be so honest and straightforward.

Lin Qiongyu lowered her gaze slightly, her mind filled with complex emotions.

This old codger... this senior is truly a man of integrity and upright character.

The more you get to know him, the more you realize how extraordinary he is.

She raises two children alone, showing gentle and considerate care, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility.

Whether it was Kong Hongxuan's pressure or Luo Heng's overtures, he remained calm and composed, unperturbed by either praise or criticism.

His appearance was also handsome and extraordinary, calm yet sharp, making him seem very reliable.

Compared to Xue Chengjun, they are worlds apart...

Lin Qiongyu's head was spinning more and more. Seeing Chen Ye making a gesture as if to drink,
As if by some strange twist of fate, her fingertips lightly brushed across the back of Chen Ye's hand.

His eyes darted quickly to the wine glass, a hint of warning in them.

Chen Ye's heart stirred. He picked up the wine glass, but only held it to his nose to smell it lightly, without drinking it.

He was only pretending to drink, and after Lin Qiongyu reminded him, he became even more certain that the drinks had been tampered with.

Upon seeing this, Kong Hongxuan, who was sitting next to him, turned slightly cold.

He had laced this wine with something that made it colorless and odorless. If a cultivator drank it, they would feel dizzy and their spiritual energy would become sluggish. This was done just in case.

He gave Lin Qiongyu a cold glance.
The young female dentist's jaw was chattering; she was already beginning to regret her words and offer advice.

The banquet continued in an eerie atmosphere.

When the banquet ended, Luo Heng waved his hand to dismiss the dancers, leaving only a few to serve him personally.

The spirit plant master from the Lingyin Sect was the first to rise and approach a spirit plant covered with a black cloth in the hall. He stroked his beard and sighed:

"President Luo, this six-leaf ginseng has been infected with demonic energy. I have tried many times to save it, but to no avail. Trying again today will only be a desperate attempt to exhaust all my efforts."

Upon hearing this, Luo Heng's expression changed slightly, but he still forced a smile and said:

"Thank you for your trouble, Steward Zhou! As long as we can preserve some of the medicinal properties of the Scrophularia ningpoensis, that will be fine!"

Deacon Zhou nodded and said no more. He poured out emerald green spiritual liquid from the black jade gourd and carefully applied it to the roots of the ginseng. He then made a hand seal to guide the gentle wood-type spiritual power to slowly seep in.

These are the Lingyin Sect's orthodox "Sweet Rain Nourishing Technique" and "Purifying Source and Eliminating Turbidity Technique," which use gentle methods to purify demonic energy and nourish the vitality of spiritual plants.

However, an hour later, the condition of the Scrophularia ningpoensis did not improve; instead, the demonic patterns on its roots seemed to become even more pronounced, and its leaves grew increasingly dull.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Deacon Zhou's forehead, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

He tried several secret techniques passed down through various sects, but all of them had little effect.

Luo Heng saw this and felt anxious, but he didn't dare to urge them.

Another half hour passed before Deacon Zhou finally stopped, wiped his sweat, shook his head and sighed, "The demonic energy is too domineering and stubborn, and has become entangled with the Xuan Shen spiritual vein. I... am powerless to do anything about it."

Luo Heng could not hide his disappointment and turned to look at Chen Ye:
"Fellow Daoist Chen, since Deacon Zhou is at a loss, I wonder... would you be willing to give it a try? If it succeeds, the Jade Lizard Society will surely reward you handsomely!"

Upon hearing this, Deacon Zhou raised an eyebrow and looked at Chen Ye with a hint of disdain: "President Luo, do you really believe that this quack herbalist can do it? Six-leaf Scrophularia is so precious, how can we allow him to act recklessly?"

“Steward Zhou, you are mistaken.”

Chen Ye suddenly spoke at this moment, his tone calm.

"There are three thousand great paths, but they all lead to the same destination. The methods of sects are indeed exquisite, but the techniques of independent cultivators also have their unique aspects. When it comes to healing and saving lives, one should not look at one's background, but at one's methods."

Deacon Zhou was taken aback upon hearing this, and then sighed deeply: "Indeed..."

　Hmm... The author wanted to finish writing it in one go, but due to a competition today, they dared not post it late.

　　It's already 700 words too many.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)