Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 59 Canceling Cultivation! (Please continue reading)
Chen Ye pushed away the young female cultivator in his arms.

Under Lin Qiongyu's uneasy gaze, he stepped forward and his eyes fell on the sickly-looking six-leaf scrophularia.

The roots of the Scrophularia are gnarled and twisted, the leaves are dull and lackluster, and a thick demonic aura lingers around them, emitting a nauseating, putrid odor.

Even a plant master like Zhou Mingyuan was helpless.

Chen Ye stared at the Xuan Shen for a moment, and suddenly a sharp and incomparable golden light shone from his fingertips, which was the Geng metal energy!

"Geng metal energy?"

Zhou Mingyuan frowned, his tone filled with disbelief and anger.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, are you joking? Geng metal energy is sharp and domineering. Ordinary rogue cultivators only use it to kill insects. How can the Six-Leaf Mystic Ginseng withstand such torment?"

He had thought that Chen Ye's previous insightful remarks showed he actually had some skill, but he never expected him to be so reckless in his actions.

In the corner, Kong Hongxuan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled back into his stomach.

He lowered his head and drank his wine with a self-deprecating smile.

Others may not know, but surely Kong Hongxuan knows?

Just over a month ago, this person was nothing more than a lowly ant in the shantytown, barely clinging to life, completely at my mercy.

How long has it been? Do you think you can rise to the top in one step? That's wishful thinking!

The poisoned wine was only meant to embarrass Chen Ye and directly offend the chairman... to avoid any future troubles.

Moreover, even if Chen Ye claims that his spiritual energy circulation is sluggish, the guild leader will only think it's an excuse, and in his rage, he might even cripple Chen Ye.

Compared to these two, Luo Heng, the owner of the Scrophularia ningpoensis, appeared much calmer.

He stroked his beard and remained silent, letting Chen Ye use his methods as he pleased.

The reason is simple: as long as Chen Ye is of sound mind, he wouldn't seek his own death by using Geng metal energy to destroy Xuan Shen.

This means that the person is very confident!
"This Scrophularia ningpoensis is stagnant with demonic energy, and its foundation is damaged. Ordinary methods of nourishing and purifying it are merely like adding more water to stop boiling water."

Chen Ye spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

Upon hearing this, Deacon Zhou's face darkened further. Wasn't this the very reason why he had been at a loss earlier?

This rogue cultivator saw through the crux of the problem at a glance!
Luo Heng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he pressed on, "Then, in Fellow Daoist Chen's opinion, what should be done?"

"Severe cases require strong medicine, and chronic illnesses require sharp blades!"

Chen Ye abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming resolute.

"Only the energy of Geng metal can remove the poison from the bone!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Mingyuan almost laughed in anger: "Nonsense! Utter nonsense!"

Chen Ye paused, then looked at Luo Heng: "What does Chairman Luo think?"

"It's alright!" Luo Heng decided immediately. "Fellow Daoist Chen, please go ahead and do it! Even if you fail, I won't blame you!"

Chen Ye sneered inwardly. He should take Luo Heng's guarantee with a grain of salt. If he really destroyed this Xuan Shen, which was crucial to his path of cultivation, that old fox would probably be the first to skin him alive.

But what he wanted was Luo Heng's attitude at this moment, so as to avoid any unexpected complications.

Only after receiving permission did Chen Ye feel comfortable taking action.

The next moment, Zhou Mingyuan's eyes widened suddenly, and he exclaimed in shock, "No! This...this Geng metal energy...how could it be like this!"

Instead of violently piercing the Xuan Shen, the golden light from Chen Ye's fingertips transformed into a fine golden thread.

Like the most skillful carving knife, it precisely penetrates and peels away along the gaps between demonic energy and spiritual veins!
Luo Heng's spirits lifted. He didn't know much about Geng metal energy, so he hurriedly asked, "Steward Zhou, what is this...?"

"Using qi to create needles, penetrating to the finest detail, their sharpness is at your command! Perfect for removing such stubborn demonic energy!"

Zhou Mingyuan found it incomprehensible; he shook his head and sighed.
"In fact, Geng metal energy is now used for killing and warfare, but it was originally used for spiritual plants. Master Bai Li had a young daughter who loved to tend to flowers and plants, but they were attacked by insects. To make his beloved daughter smile, Master Bai Li created this technique... However, people in the world do not have the same level of skill as Master Bai Li, and instead use it mostly for killing and warfare."

Zhou Mingyuan was an outer sect steward of the Lingyin Sect and knew about the anecdotes of the sect's True Person Bai Li.

Zhou Mingyuan nodded in admiration: "Judging from this, this person's skill in planting spirit plants is no less than mine... Wait, what is this?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Mingyuan's eyes widened again.

Chen Ye stretched out his finger and gently stroked the leaves of the Scrophularia ningpoensis. A spiritual light flowed from his fingertip, which was the perfected Cloud and Rain Technique.

The spiritual rain, containing the boundless vitality of the Limitless Evergreen Technique, quietly condensed, like smoke and mist, gently enveloping the entire Scrophularia plant.

"Hmm? This cloud and rain technique..."

Zhou Mingyuan frowned slightly. He could sense that the vitality contained in this spiritual rain was far beyond ordinary, pure and refined, and could not be exerted by ordinary herbalists.

Immediately after forcibly removing the stagnation, Chen Ye then drew his jade knife. After all, the Geng metal energy was too domineering, and metal-type spiritual energy could also harm spiritual plants; he still needed to use the swift blade to clear the stagnation.

……

An hour later.

Zhou Mingyuan went from initial astonishment to shock, and finally to deep admiration and respect.

"Wonderful! It's really wonderful!"

Zhou Mingyuan couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, his gaze towards Chen Ye filled with respect.
"Fellow Daoist Chen's mastery of spiritual plant cultivation is probably on par with mine! He uses the sharpness of Geng metal energy for acupuncture, the gentleness of cloud and rain techniques to strengthen the body's foundation, the growth-promoting method to repair damage, and the disease-removing knife to precisely eliminate lesions! These three techniques are all basic spiritual plant cultivation techniques. I have never heard of or seen anyone with such mastery! Amazing! Truly amazing!"

Zhou Mingyuan's heartfelt praise instantly changed the atmosphere in the warm pavilion.

Luo Heng's eyes gleamed brightly, his delight evident in his expression.

Kong Hongxuan's face turned ashen, and fear surged through his heart like a tidal wave.

He knew that he was finished!

But, on what grounds?
A month ago, Chen Ye was just a casual repairman living in a shantytown.

No matter how he thought about it, Kong Hongxuan could not have imagined this outcome; it was beyond the expectations of ordinary people!
After an unknown amount of time, Chen Ye withdrew his hand. Most of the demonic energy on the ginseng had been dispelled, and the leaves had regained some luster. Although they were still withered, their vitality had stabilized.

He wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and said calmly, "This demonic energy from the ginseng has been deeply ingrained in the marrow for a long time, causing severe damage. Today, we can only temporarily stabilize its life force and completely cure it. Several more treatments will be needed."

In fact, Chen Ye has the ability to cure the disease completely.

However, the diseased Scrophularia ningpoensis was like a protective charm for Chen Ye.

He had decided that he would not be completely cured unless he joined the Lingyin Sect.

"Excellent! Fellow Daoist Chen is truly talented!"

Luo Heng clapped his hands and laughed heartily, overjoyed.
"Guards! Take my treasured possession and present it to Fellow Daoist Chen!"

His gaze toward Chen Ye was full of admiration and eagerness. Seeing that Chen Ye ignored Lin Qiongyu, Luo Heng's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands.

As the music resumed, several female cultivators dressed in thin gauze, each with a different temperament, filed in. They were all beautiful, with alluring figures and captivating eyes, and their cultivation levels were not low.

"Fellow Daoist Chen must be tired from your journey. Why not let these beauties help you relieve your fatigue?"

Luo Heng had a warm smile and a kind tone, like an elder who genuinely cared about his friends.

Chen Ye remained unmoved, cupping his hands and saying, "I appreciate Chairman Luo's kindness. Although the beauty is lovely, I am devoted to the Dao and dare not indulge in pleasure."

His expression remained unchanged, as if he were rejecting an ordinary object.

Chen Ye changed the subject, his gaze falling on Kong Hongxuan, whose face was ashen: "Speaking of which, I have another matter to ask Chairman Luo today. During the banquet just now, there was something amiss with the wine... It seems to have something to do with Fellow Daoist Kong of your esteemed association?"

Upon hearing this, the temperature inside the pavilion plummeted!

"President! Wait... Don't listen to his nonsense! Besides, Chen Ye was just a rogue cultivator in a shantytown a month ago, how could he have such skills today? It must be a smokescreen!"

Before Luo Heng could speak, Kong Hongxuan had already knelt down, his eyes filled with venom as he looked at Chen Ye.

He knew he couldn't hide it from the chairman at all, so he could only try to divert the chairman's attention.

Kong Hongxuan said urgently, "Or perhaps he has encountered some extraordinary opportunity! Guild Master! This person must have a great secret!"

Zhou Mingyuan narrowed his eyes, then suddenly smiled:
“Fellow Daoist Kong, this is a misconception. How could I not know about spiritual plants? Fellow Daoist Chen, this move is indeed brilliant! Besides, Fellow Daoist Kong has cleared up my doubts.”

"Fellow Daoist Chen's three techniques are the most common spiritual plant techniques. His experience in using them is superb, and his manipulation of the techniques is skillful. Only through years of arduous cultivation can one acquire them. I truly admire Fellow Daoist Chen. He is truly determined and unmoved by external things. He has been diligently cultivating these three techniques in the shantytown!"

The implication is that Chen Ye's three skills are all mediocre.

It was only through Chen Ye's diligent cultivation and disregard for worldly possessions that he achieved his current level of attainment.

"President! Don't believe him! This week, Deacon must be in cahoots with him!" Kong Hongxuan said desperately, speaking recklessly.

Unexpectedly, the kind and gentle look on Luo Heng's face vanished instantly, replaced by a chilling killing intent.

He didn't even give Kong Hongxuan any chance to explain. His withered hand shot out like lightning and pressed directly onto Kong Hongxuan's dantian!
"Crack!"

With a crisp crack, Kong Hongxuan screamed in agony as his dantian shattered and his cultivation was completely destroyed!
He collapsed to the ground like a rag doll, convulsing in pain.

This ruthless and decisive scene made Chen Ye's eyelids twitch, and cold sweat broke out on his back again.

This Luo Heng is truly ruthless and decisive, and can turn his back on you without mercy!

Luo Heng withdrew his hand, and a warm smile returned to his face:
"It's such a trivial matter, yet it has offended Fellow Daoist Chen's eyes. This fiend is wicked and useless to keep alive. Fellow Daoist Chen, are you satisfied with this handling?"

(End of this chapter)