Chapter 994: Return to Linsong, Beginning Seclusion Cultivation_2

Chapter 994: Chapter 463: Return to Linsong, Beginning Seclusion Cultivation_2

“If she enters the Grotto Heaven smoothly, given her status, she is likely to gain great benefits there. I’m worried she might lose control because of it…”

The blonde girl’s expression was grave.

She had always opposed the idea.

In her opinion, the safest way was to keep Qin Jiaming under house arrest within the Lingyin Sect.

Admittedly, Qin Jiaming is the reincarnation of Lord Luoxiao, and Lord Luoxiao could be called an ancestor of the Lingyin Sect.

But after a millennium, is the reincarnated person still considered the same as before?

Moreover, the temperament of that ancestor back then is still unknown; if she truly attracts a peerless demoness, wouldn’t that bring a disaster upon the sect?

Nevertheless,

The elders had already been persuaded by Qin Jiaming. Although Bai Susu had a special status, she had not formed a Golden Core, and thus did not hold true authority; she was utterly powerless to prevent the elders’ decision in this matter.

“Lord Luoxiao, Hunyuan City, Luoxiao Grotto Heaven…”

He gently mulled over these words in his heart.

Chen Ye originally thought that after the cliff incident, Qin Jiaming would settle down a bit after recovering the Blood Pill.

Anyway, she should spend some time digesting the pills, right?

But who would have thought.

She hadn’t paused for even a moment, and now she had gone to the Luoxiao Grotto Heaven!

“Surely, the elders have their judgments.”

Chen Ye sighed,

“I just don’t know if freeing her from the constraints of the Celestial Abyss is a good thing or a bad thing…”

Bai Susu was silent, and after a moment of contemplation, she suddenly said:

“Putting aside whatever Qin Jiaming intends to do, the Lingyin Sect is likely planning a major move. During this time, you should take care to rest and recover, as you’ll be busy in a while.”

“A major move?” Chen Ye slightly raised his eyebrows, looking toward Bai Susu.

Bai Susu whispered:

“My guess is that the elders plan to reorganize the Cultivation Realm of the Yan Kingdom in the name of Lord Luoxiao. Such a reorganization won’t be a small matter; by then, all major forces, loose cultivators, and even several major sects comparable to the Lingyin Sect will be involved.”

Reorganize the Yan Kingdom Cultivation Realm in the name of Lord Luoxiao?

A strange gleam flitted across Chen Ye’s eyes.

Unexpectedly, those elders, who seemed so detached from worldly desires, actually harbored quite a bit of ambition.

“No wonder Elder Zhang personally accompanied her to Hunyuan City; it turns out the high-ranking members of the sect had long reached a tacit agreement.”

Chen Ye mused,

“Since that’s the case, then I must seize this time to cultivate diligently. I plan to take my disciple and return to Lisong Valley, to cultivate in solitude until I break through to the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment.”

Bai Susu was slightly taken aback, and looked at Chen Ye somewhat skeptically:

“Return to Lisong Valley to cultivate? With whom? Will Senior Sister Mao go?”

“Sister Qingzhu is an instructor at Baopu Peak, she can’t stay in Lisong Valley for long.”

Chen Ye discreetly wiped some sweat from his brow,

“But she might come over from time to time to check on Qing Jun.”

“Alright, suit yourself. You’re always so mysterious, who knows what you’re up to again. Lisong Valley is indeed a quiet place; since you want to go into retreat to make a breakthrough, what more can I say? I think you’re intentionally hiding from me!”

The blonde girl gave him a wistful glance, feeling slightly hurt.

She had just said she wanted to stay at Cangli Courtyard, and yet this cunning man was avoiding her everywhere, either going to the Mao family or to Lisong Valley.

“Susu, you’re wronging me here.”

Chen Ye waved his hands repeatedly,

“I’m going there to fully focus on breaking through to the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment. If not, during the sect’s major actions, my Baopu Peak would truly become a pushover swaying with the wind. If you want to come to Lisong Valley, you’re always welcome.”

“Enough, spare me your pity before this True Inheritor. This True Inheritor also can’t be bothered with your antics. But remember, once I find the time to visit you at Lisong Valley, you better not make any more excuses!”

…

All in all,

True Inheritor Bai may seem overbearing, but in reality, she’s very reasonable.

A few days later.

The master and disciples had tidied up, and once again returned to Peach Mountain District.

Heading west from the Market, it only took half a day for the group to return to Lisong Valley, a place they knew like the back of their hand.

At first glance, Lisong Valley was surrounded by lush greenery.

But moving deeper in, one could see vast herbal fields built alongside the mountain slopes, where spirit plants of various forms and colors bloomed like an ocean of flowers.

In the valley, a small stream flowed from the back mountain, occasionally graced by the passage of white-feathered spirit cranes over its clear waters, creating a picturesque scene.

“Peak Master Chen!”

“Greetings, Supervisor Chen!”

Along the way,

The spirit plant cultivators of Lisong Valley, upon seeing Chen Ye, quickly put down their spirit hoes, standing respectfully by the ridges of the fields, bowing or warmly greeting him.

“No need for formalities, are you all busy?”

Returning to Lisong Valley, Chen Ye was in particularly high spirits, not putting on any airs of a peak master.

He smiled and nodded in return, chatting casually with the spirit plant cultivators they passed.

“Old Li, your Blood Coagulation Grass is growing well, your spirit plant skills are improving.”

“Little Zhang, the leaves of your Cold Jade Ginseng are turning yellow; it’s because the water you’ve been using recently is too cold. Remember to let some geothermal heat warm it up.”

Chen Ye casually offered some advice, which made the spirit plant cultivators who had been stuck with bottlenecks feel as if they had been enlightened, each expressing their gratitude with smiles.

The disciples following Chen Ye were already well-known figures in Lisong Valley.

“Steward Lin’s daughter is back! Hurry and inform Steward Lin!”

“Qing Jun, Auntie just picked some sweet spirit fruits, wash them and eat them quickly!”

“My wife just made some spirit rice cakes; we’ve only been apart for a few days and Qing Jun looks much thinner…”

This was all said to Qing Jun, whose tuft on top of her head swayed with delight. She accepted everything offered without hesitation, her eyes crinkling into two lines as she held a pile of goodies, and she didn’t forget to take out high-tier pastries from her storage bag, generously sharing them with the children playing by the fields.

These pastries, made from spirit fruits, were expensive.

This left the spirit plant cultivators dumbfounded, repeatedly declining the offer.

The little girl was very generous: “Qing Jun is well-off! Don’t be polite with Qing Jun, or Qing Jun will get angry!”

Seeing Qing Jun’s naive and affluent disposition, Chen Ye couldn’t help but chuckle.

He stepped forward, gently gesturing to the uneasy spirit plant cultivators to accept:

“Just take her offerings; it’s just some food, it’s her way of showing kindness. She’s been used to roaming outside all this while, and now that she’s finally back in the valley, we’ll need to rely on all of you to take care of her.”

With Peak Master Chen personally speaking, the spirit plant cultivators finally accepted the offerings with much gratitude.

The children who received the high-tier pastries were overjoyed, each exclaiming how “Fairy Qing Jun is the best,” which made the little dragon child beam with delight.

At this moment, from a distance along the field ridge, a middle-aged steward came running over, slightly breathless, his eyes a bit red.

“Father!”

Jin’er, who had been quietly following Chen Ye, broke into a soft smile and quickly moved to greet him.

The visitor was none other than Lin Jinghua of Lisong Valley.

The father and daughter, reunited after a long separation, shared a touching conversation.

Steward Lin saw that his daughter’s cultivation had not only advanced but her temperament had become more refined and otherworldly, and he was deeply moved, expressing his gratitude to Chen Ye repeatedly with bows.

Chen Ye helped Steward Lin up with a smile, comforting him with a few words.

Noticing the limited time,

Chen Ye let Jin’er first go home with her father to see Lin’s Mother.

Meanwhile, he took Zhiwei and Qing Jun back to the Inner Valley courtyard.

The courtyard remained as usual, clean and tidy.

That was because, in the master’s and disciples’ absence, Granny Li had been taking care of it.

Though Granny Li was elderly, living in a place like Lisong Valley, where spiritual power was abundant, and with her being fed pills occasionally by her disciples, her health instead became more robust.

“It truly feels like just yesterday…”

Chen Ye surveyed the neatly managed courtyard, listening to the sound of the wind through the pine forest on the back mountain, feeling utterly refreshed and revitalized.

Even the little white fox could not resist jumping out of Qing Jun’s backpack, strolling around the courtyard, and finally coiling comfortably on a sunlit green slab of stone, curling into a white furry ball, blissfully closing its eyes.

Alas…

Though the environment was excellent, Chen Ye would be quite busy in the future.

Firstly, he needed to break through to the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment, secondly, he had to perform alchemy to supply Mao family with goods.

But with his disciples accompanying him, it wouldn’t be boring at all!