Chapter 980 - 458: Master’s Gift, Reunion with Old Friends (Part 3)

"Yes, yes, of course. This is our duty. No need for formalities between family!"

Bai Liuyue laughed heartily, stroking his white beard, looking at Chen Ye with eyes that were a hundred times more satisfied than when he looked at the Bai family’s descendants.

Beside him, Bai Wuji stepped forward and gave a deep, solemn bow to Chen Ye.

"Peak Master Chen, Ancestor Liuyue is right. You risked your life, venturing alone into the treacherous lands of the Qi Kingdom to bring back my elder brother... Such great kindness and virtue, my Bai family will never forget!"

"Taoist Friend Bai, you’re too kind. Please, get up quickly." Chen Ye hurriedly helped Bai Wuji up.

"It was the right thing to do, the right thing to do. Apart from expressing our gratitude, we also wanted to see my elder brother..."

Bai Wuji stood up, his voice slightly trembling,

"Peak Master Chen, how is my brother doing now?"

Bai Liuyue also looked tense, gazing expectantly at Chen Ye.

Chen Ye stepped aside, making a gesture of invitation:

"True Man Bai’s vitality is currently being restored. Although he hasn’t awakened, he’s out of danger. Since you both are here, come with me to the quiet chamber to have a look."

Apart from the guests from the Bai family.

There were also guests from the Li family.

After the two prominent figures from the Bai family left,

Li Yanfeng brought Li Qiuyun for a visit.

Compared to the past,

Li Yanfeng seemed more reserved. He was merely an Instructor at Purple Mist Peak now, while the man before him had become one of the most sought-after figures in the Lingyin Sect.

Chen Ye observed the expressions and immediately approached with a smile, holding Li Yanfeng’s arm that was about to bow, speaking in a familiar and gentle tone like before:

"Brother Li, your restraint like this is really too much for me. Could it be that now I’ve become a Peak Master, you no longer recognize your old acquaintance?"

"Little Brother..."

Li Yanfeng’s eyes warmed, and he heavily patted Chen Ye on the shoulder, filled with emotion,

"I truly never expected that the Spirit Plant Cultivator I once taught the Flying Sword Technique to would rise step by step to become such an incredible figure! Thanks to the Foundation Establishment Pill you gave me back then, I have successfully reached Foundation Establishment now, not letting you down!"

Chen Ye smiled, noncommittal, his gaze naturally falling on the young girl behind Li Yanfeng.

The girl was dressed smartly today, her long hair tied up high, possessing a heroic spirit that didn’t lose to men, her features strikingly beautiful.

As their eyes met, there seemed to be a momentary silence in the air.

"Qiuyun, long time no see, your Sword Intent has become even more refined."

Chen Ye smiled warmly, just like when they first met.

Li Qiuyun walked forward generously, cupping her hands with a playful bow:

"Alas, Uncle Chen, you have far outpaced Qiuyun, but Qiuyun is also about to reach Foundation Establishment soon! Once I succeed, I’ll definitely apply to be an Instructor at Baopu Peak, and then I can help relieve Uncle Chen’s burdens!"

Hmm??

Another one?

Chen Ye laughed: "That sounds great. Baopu Peak is in need of such capable people. As long as you succeed in Foundation Establishment, the Instructor’s position will be reserved for you."

Li Qiuyun’s bright eyes curved into crescents upon hearing this:

"Alright!"

Apart from this,

There were also many visitors Chen Ye did not anticipate.

For example, Guardian Zhao Yushuang of Danxia Peak, and Peak Master Pang Tianning of Herb Peak, as well as some True Inheritors whose names Chen Ye couldn’t recall.

In conclusion.

For days, Chen Ye was almost entirely busy with visitors.

It is truly said, when poor in a bustling city, no one inquires; when rich in a mountain wilderness, distant relatives arrive.

But the one Chen Ye missed the most, Mao Qingzhu, who was originally an Instructor at Baopu Peak, had yet to appear...

"Hmm? There are problems with the Divine Mist Valley’s Array? It seems there are cultivators from the Ten Thousand Puppet Sect appearing in the Mist Forest?"

After inquiring, Chen Ye’s expression turned slightly serious.

To be honest, this matter was related to him.

Zhiwei earlier obtained three Gourd Swords from the Heart Slaughter Cave, which greatly reduced the Sword Intent there; otherwise, the Array at Divine Mist Valley could have lasted a few more years.

"It seems, I must first make a trip to the Moon Rhinoceros Lake District. One, to clean up the mess left behind previously, and two, to secure that Earth Gourd Sword for Zhiwei. Besides, it’s time for Qing Jun and Sister Qingzhu to meet..."