Chapter 1065 - 491: Refining Qingzhi Again; Heading to Xinzheng (2)

The crafting went smoothly, but there’s one unfortunate thing: Qingzhi hasn’t truly stepped into the Third Tier.

The reason is that its core was forged from two Second Tier Puppet Cores. Although Ancestor Songyang’s remnant soul assisted, it still couldn’t completely escape the limitations of the core.

Even though it’s a little short of being a true Third Tier Puppet, its combat strength compared to before has doubled.

Especially its torso, which, under the enhancement of the Celestial Meteor Sand and Taiyi Geng Gold, can withstand the magic of a True Man.

Additionally, Ancestor Songyang’s remnant soul compensated for Qingzhi’s spirituality.

"One could say it’s not Third Tier, but superior to Third Tier!"

Chen Ye felt reassured.

The successful crafting of Qingzhi means another trump card for him in the future.

Presently, Qingzhi, might not be able to defeat a Golden Core True Man, but at least could fight with a Jade Liquid Realm True Man for dozens of rounds!

Ordinary Third Tier Puppets are at this level.

During these days, as Chen Ye focused on crafting, the atmosphere among the three disciples in the Dharma Pavilion became much more nuanced.

Ever since Qing Jun pulled her skirt that day, Jin’er shut herself in the room for a whole day and night.

Later, when she couldn’t endure Qing Jun’s apologies, Zhiwei privately told Jin’er that Zhiwei had deliberately stood in front of their master that day, so he didn’t see anything. So Jin’er bit her silver teeth and opened the door.

However, in the recent days, when Jin’er saw Qing Jun, she continued to keep a sulky face, leaving the young girl frustrated.

"Dear Jin’er, my good sister, I specially got this Ice Crystal Spirit Honey Fruit for you from Celestial Street. It’s sweet, just have a bite, just a bite."

The young girl smiled sweetly, following Jin’er.

Jin’er intentionally kept a stern face: "Will you still spank me in front of the master?"

"I won’t, definitely won’t!"

The young girl promised sincerely,

"If you’re not satisfied, you can spank me in front of the master!"

"You... I wouldn’t..."

Jin’er furrowed her nose, puzzled, glancing at Qing Jun.

This girl, is she really not at all shy?

The young girl smiled even sweeter: "Then we’re even now! It’s not Qing Jun unwilling!"

Humph,

Dumb Jin’er.

She wasn’t really willing either, but she knew Jin’er would be even less so...

Just as the two girls were playfully teasing each other, the door of the fire chamber, sealed for a whole seven days, finally opened again.

"Master!"

Zhiwei, embracing a sword, was leaning against the door and hurried forward upon seeing the scene,

"Master, did the crafting of Qingzhi go smoothly?"

"For your master, it was quite effortless..."

Chen Ye skeptically glanced at his eldest disciple,

"During these days, were you always waiting by the door for your master to emerge?"

Zhiwei remained composed, responding indirectly:

"Just now, I felt a change in the spiritual light of the restriction in the fire chamber, so I came here to greet the master."

In reality, she had been cultivating by the master’s door for the entire seven days.

After all, wherever one cultivates, it is cultivation.

Why not cultivate right here by the door... Sometimes, she could faintly hear her master’s voice.

In this way, she would know if her master encountered any danger.

Most importantly, every night, the two young girls would return to their rooms to rest, leaving only herself alone outside the fire chamber—ample quietude.

She could even seize the chance to ponder her master’s door, savoring both hardship and sweetness, diligent in her cultivation...

"Zhiwei? Zhiwei?"

Seeing his disciple’s momentary lapse, Chen Ye quickly asked with concern.

"Huh? Master, here I am. During these days, I have been focused on researching Sword Dao, occasionally having a flash of insight..."

The white-clad girl’s face remained unchanged, her tone apologetic.

But a hint of panic flashed through her heart.

Perhaps she was too exhausted over the past few days, her mind unsettled, which led to her master seeing a joke.

Whew...

But with the master accompanying, how can the disciple not strive to cultivate diligently?

Seeing the elder disciple in this state,

Chen Ye couldn’t help but wonder if this elder disciple was being too diligent in her cultivation?

If she weren’t lost in thought, Chen Ye might not have noticed that Zhiwei was resting by the door with her eyes closed.

But with her usual personality, she wouldn’t be waiting by the door to rest when she’s expecting him to emerge...

"The journey of cultivation is slow, do not rush it."

Chen Ye advised gently,

"Now that Qingzhi has successfully refined again, as your master, I have more assurance. Since Xinzheng County involves so much, and the grand event is still some days away, we should set out."

"Yes, master. This disciple understands."

The young girl replied in a clear voice.

At this moment, hearing the sound of the door to the fire room opening, the two disciples who had been scheming in the corridor stopped their antics.

"Master!"

Qing Jun exclaimed with excitement, quickly running to Chen Ye and holding his robe’s corner, looking at him eagerly.

For seven days, she had thought about how to appease Jin’er, which made this undefeated True Dragon quite distressed.

"Mas-master..."

Jin’er’s voice was as soft as a mosquito, her hands unintentionally twisting the hem of her skirt, pressing it slightly.

Although the eldest sister had blocked it at the time, she still couldn’t help but feel shy.

"I have been in seclusion for the past few days; it seems that you two managed to flourish. But the path of cultivation is like rowing against the current, playful though it may be, your future cultivation must not lag behind."

Chen Ye glanced at the two disciples, knowing they had reconciled.

"Don’t worry, master. Jin’er has been diligent these days, even refining a lot of Spiritual Qi!" Qing Jun hurriedly highlighted her junior sister’s accomplishments, trying to gain some goodwill.

"Qing Jun too, has been peacefully cultivating in the pavilion these days." Jin’er glanced at Qing Jun, also speaking good words for her.

Indeed.

Why does Chen Ye feel that these two girls have become closer?

Won’t they later stand on the same front and deceive their master together?

Oh well, as long as Zhiwei is around, these two disciples won’t cause much trouble.

Chen Ye shook his head.

The master and disciples talked for a while longer,

Chen Ye, unable to resist Qing Jun’s pleading, released Qingzhi to let the puppet play with her for a while, and just then the Sound Transmission Jade outside moved slightly:

"Senior, Qing Dai has prepared the disguised merchant caravan and is ready to set off today to infiltrate Xinzheng County for investigation. Are you and the young gentlemen available to make the move today?"

It was Su Qingdai.

According to their earlier arrangement, Chen Ye would bring the disciples along with her to investigate Xinzheng County.

Seeing Su Qingdai come to invite,

Chen Ye’s expression turned serious, his fingers hooked slightly; Qingzhi, who was playing with Qing Jun, transformed into Flowing Light and slipped into his sleeve as he walked ahead:

"Rest enough; it’s time to accompany your master to meet that so-called Great Marsh Demon Country."

"Disciple obeys!"

The three girls responded in unison, following closely behind.

The group soon returned to the lower level of Medicine King Inn, where Su Qingdai was already waiting downstairs, seeing Chen Ye and his disciples coming down, she quickly stepped forward, speaking respectfully:

"Qing Dai greets the senior and the young gentlemen. In recent days, the Market has been crowded and full of prying eyes; there’s likely many from Huayue Mansion and deep within the Great Marsh. In order not to alert the snake, Qing Dai has prepared secular carriage and horses with Concealing Array at the back of this inn, inconveniencing the senior and young gentlemen."

"No harm, just to deceive the eyes and ears; the fairy’s arrangements will do." Chen Ye nodded.

Su Qingdai silently praised the overseas scholar’s comprehension, immediately smiling and waving her jade hand, leading everyone through the secret passage at the back of Medicine King Inn directly into an aged-looking carriage.

The carriage, appearing as a Loose Cultivator merchant caravan casually crossing counties in Yan Nan, yet once inside, it was found that it had already been expanded by the Array Grandmaster of Medicine King Valley, with all necessary amenities like small tables and soft couches.

Everyone took their seats one by one.

This girl Qing Jun, as soon as she entered the carriage, instinctively wanted to move to Jin’er’s side.

However, the impression left on the little girl was too deep. She immediately shrank behind Zhiwei, not daring to get too close to Qing Jun, fearing she might do something astonishing; after all, there were outsiders present!

Qing Jun pouted a little in grievance, having no choice but to sit next to Chen Ye, tugging at her master’s robe sleeve seeking comfort.

"Go!"

The disciple of Medicine King lowly commanded, the steeds pawing the ground, swiftly carrying everyone towards Zheng County.

Though meant to deceive, the speed of these Low Tier demon horses was swift, and within two days, they had smoothly reached Xinzheng County!