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When everyone learned that Wang Fugui had spent one hundred Grade Two Spirit-Replenishing Pills to get Ye Chen to help, their initial excitement instantly cooled down...

One hundred second-grade pills are not something that just anyone can casually produce. Most outer sect disciples rely on the cultivation resources distributed by the sect each month to survive, and they are lucky if they have a few spirit stones and pills in their hands.

Everyone's daily cultivation is not enough, so they have to occasionally take on sect missions to obtain more cultivation resources.

"A hundred Spirit Replenishing Pills? I wouldn't have that many even if I saved them up for a year..."

"Junior Brother Wang is truly generous! He gave away a hundred second-grade pills just like that!"

"I only have ten second-grade pills on me. I wonder if I can ask Senior Brother Xu for help?"

"If all else fails, I'll have to take on sect missions. Hopefully, I can gather enough Spirit-Replenishing Pills before the sect selection..."

Many disciples gritted their teeth, planning to wait until they had collected enough pills before seeking Ye Chen's help to seize the cave dwelling...

They were going to great lengths to get into the inner sect.

Cave No. 20...

When Ye Chen returned to his cave, he looked up and saw that the drafty room had been completely renovated, with all the doors and windows replaced and even reinforced...

He nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself that this kid was truly cut out to be a carpenter; his efficiency was astounding. If he were to bring the man back to Black Cloud Village, he might be able to restore the village to its original state in just a few days...

"Senior brother, you're back!"

Lu Luo looked up and saw Ye Chen walking towards her. A flicker of panic crossed her mind, and her hands moved much faster involuntarily...

"Senior brother, there are only a few stools left, they'll be ready soon..."

He was terrified that his slow pace would annoy Ye Chen, and if Ye Chen turned around and took over his cave, he'd be in big trouble...

That cave dwelling was not only the place he had lived in for a long time and had grown attached to, but it was also his hope of successfully entering the inner sect. He absolutely could not lose it!

Ye Chen looked up at Lü Luo and said calmly.

"Um..."

"No rush, as long as it's finished before dark."

"call..."

Hearing Ye Chen say this, Lü Luo immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, senior brother..."

He felt relieved, and seeing that Ye Chen seemed to be in a good mood, he couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"Senior brother...didn't you go to seize the cave dwelling?"

"So... are you still staying here?"

Given Ye Chen's strength, he should have been able to easily seize the cave dwelling, so there would be no need for him to return and live there...

You already have a new cave dwelling, why come back here?

Then what's the point of all that hard work he put into repairing the house?

In response to Lu Luo's question, Ye Chen gave a casual reply.

"Of course I stayed there..."

"That cave was seized for someone else; it has nothing to do with me. It's much more comfortable staying here..."

If he moves to the new cave dwelling, he'll have to seize another cave dwelling for Lin Ningxue, so it'll be easier for her to freeload meals if they live next door...

Ye Chen was quite satisfied with his current living environment and had no intention of seizing other people's cave dwellings for the time being.

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, Lü Luo suddenly understood.

"Oh, I see..."

"Helping someone else steal it...?"

He froze, a sudden unease rising within him...

If a disciple asks Ye Chen to seize his cave dwelling, wouldn't that be the end for him?

With his strength, he definitely can't beat Ye Chen...

He resided in cave number nineteen, even ranking higher than Ye Chen's cave. With the inner disciple selection approaching, it was inevitable that someone would be eyeing his cave...

Even if Ye Chen doesn't make a move, many powerful disciples will still come to challenge him, which is a big problem for Lü Luo as well...

The thought of Lin Ningxue, under Ye Chen's protection, moving into Cave Number Twenty-One on Tianling Peak with only Qi Refining Level 3 cultivation, immediately stirred Lu Luo's interest...

"Clatter!"

Lu Luo brought down the last hammer blow, forging a brand new wooden stool. Without even glancing at the stool in front of him, he looked up at Ye Chen and clasped his hands in a serious manner.

"If you, senior brother, do not abandon me, I am willing to follow you through fire and water, without hesitation!"

"Please, senior brother, accept me as your junior!"

He stared longingly at Ye Chen in front of him, desperately wanting to hug his leg...

Upon seeing this, Ye Chen was stunned for a moment, looking at Lü Luo, who was clasping his hands in front of him, with a surprised expression.

"What...does this mean?"

His gaze was somewhat strange...

This isn't Black Cloud Stronghold, and he hasn't established himself as a mountain king, so how come he has followers?

Meeting Ye Chen's gaze, Lü Luo gave a wry smile and began to explain.

"Senior brother, the inner disciple selection is in another month. With my cultivation level, I don't know if I can hold onto my current cave dwelling..."

"I wish to enter the inner sect. I humbly request your protection, senior brother. From now on, I will follow your lead without question, serving you like a slave..."

Lu Luo looked serious, determined to cling to Ye Chen's coattails, believing that with Ye Chen's protection, she could smoothly pass the inner disciple selection...

"I see..."

Ye Chen hesitated for a moment, then, remembering that Lü Luo's carpentry skills could rebuild Black Cloud Village, he nodded in agreement...

"Alright! From now on, you're my number one lackey. If anyone dares to bully you, just say so and say my name..."

Seeing Ye Chen agree, Lü Luo was overjoyed and excitedly said.

"Yes, thank you, Master... thank you, Your Majesty!"

With Ye Chen's protection, he no longer needed to worry about being bullied, nor did he need to fear that Ye Chen would steal his cave dwelling...

The word "Great King" made Ye Chen feel as if he had returned to Black Cloud Stronghold!

"I wonder how Scarface and the others are doing now..."

"Once I rescue Qing'er, I'll go back to find you!"

He muttered to himself and waved to Lu Luo in front of him.

"You can just call me 'Senior Brother' from now on..."

This is, after all, the Qingyun Sect. If he were to establish himself as a mountain king here, he would likely be killed by the sect elders...

"Yes, Senior Brother!"

Lu Luoxing called out hurriedly, overjoyed...

"Is Senior Brother Xu there?"

A cautious shout came from outside the cave...

Ye Chen snapped out of his reverie, turned to look outside the cave, raised an eyebrow, and a guess formed in his mind...

"Who's here?"

"Could it be that they've come to challenge their senior brother?"

"They're blind as bastards, daring to cause trouble here. I'll go and take care of them right now..."

Without a word, Lü Luo got up and walked outside, intending to eliminate these challengers for Ye Chen...

Since he had acknowledged Ye Chen as his leader and promised to go through fire and water for him, he would naturally keep his word. Ye Chen's enemies were his enemies...

"Hey...wait a minute..."

"Don't worry, perhaps they've come to deliver some medicinal pills?"

Ye Chen quickly stopped Lü Luo, lest the kid impulsively ruin his business...

"what?"

"Delivering...delivering pills?"

Lu Luo paused for a moment, then scratched his head in confusion...

Are there such friendly disciples in the outer sect?