Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 65: The Ghost King’s appreciation and Bi Yao’s affection!
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yicai's eyes unconsciously turned to Chen Qiye, and he immediately asked, "Junior Brother Chen, do you know the Ghost King?"

"I've met him once. After we finished our exploration of Kongsang Mountain that day, we met while drinking tea at a tea stall." Chen Qiye nodded and did not deny it.

Xiao Yicai's gaze lingered on Chen Qiye for a moment, then he took a step forward, and the Seven Star Sword in his hand shone.

The Ghost King, on the other hand, didn't make any move. He just stood there looking at the two of them. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Brother Chen, how have you been these days since we parted at the foot of Kongsang Mountain?"

Chen Qiye nodded and said, "Not bad."

Bi Yao looked at Chen Qiye and saw him nod at her. She immediately understood what he meant and then suddenly asked, "Chen Qiye, is he your senior brother?"

Even Xiao Yicai was surprised when he heard this. He immediately glanced at Chen Qiye and said, "Junior Brother Chen, do you know both the father and the daughter?"

"I know him." Chen Qiye nodded.

Xiao Yicai was genuinely puzzled. Seeing the Ghost King and his daughter being so affectionate with Chen Qiye, he feared there was something unusual going on between Chen Qiye and them. Qingyun Sect's rules were extremely strict, especially those strictly forbidding contact with those of the demonic sect. He simply didn't know what kind of relationship his junior fellow apprentice had with them. If they broke any of these rules, it would be quite serious.

But with a formidable enemy at hand, it wasn't the time to question. Xiao Yi managed to gather his thoughts and turned to face the Ghost King. Unexpectedly, the Ghost King simply glanced at him and smiled, "Don't be so nervous. I don't intend to embarrass you."

"What?" Xiao Yicai was surprised. Obviously, this was beyond his expectation.

The Ghost King looked back at Bi Yao, a trace of kindness on his face. He then turned to look at Chen Qiye and said with a smile, "Brother Chen, back in the Bloody Cave of the Dead Abyss, you showed true love for Yao'er through hardship and shared life and death. You also comforted Yao'er that day, resolving a knot that had lingered between my father and me for years. You can be said to have done me a favor.

"Today, for your sake, I will let you two go. However, if you do so, when you return to Qingyun, you will undoubtedly be questioned by those old men who cannot distinguish right from wrong, and most likely be severely punished. Why bother? Why not join my Holy Church now? I swear to heaven that I will treat you as my own, nurturing and respecting you wholeheartedly. Even if the Ghost King Sect's great foundation is passed on to you in the future, it's not impossible. Not to mention, you can live with Yao'er, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Of course I know what I will have to go through when I return to Qingyun Sect. The sect rules are like this, and I have nothing to say. But I have my own views on good and evil, and no one can influence me. After all, what I care about is never this world, but the endless life of all things in this world." Chen Qiye waved his hand and said.

The Ghost King was not angry. He just smiled and shook his head, sighing: "Young people are ignorant, that's all up to you. There is a long way to go anyway, and you will understand one day." After that, he grabbed Bi Yao and did not stop. The two flew out of the cave. Bi Yao looked at Chen Qiye in mid-air and nodded slightly.

The Ghost King and his daughter quickly vanished into the darkness. A moment later, the sounds outside the cave suddenly grew more agitated. Soon after, the voice of Taoist Cangsong spread, "Who are you? With such profound cultivation, why don't you dare come down and exchange a few words with me?"

These words were obviously spoken to the Ghost King, but there was only the whistling of the wind, and no one answered. It seemed that he had gone far away.

The cave had now become quiet. Chen Qiye looked at Xiao Yicai and said, "Brother Xiao, are you alright?"

"It's okay, it's not a big problem. But junior brother, you might get beaten up when you go back this time." Xiao Yicai shook his head and said.

"I know." Chen Qiye nodded, then carried the injured Xiao Yicai on his back and walked out of the cave.

.........

Late at night, Bi Yao stood alone on a hillside, staring blankly at the direction east of Liubo Mountain, where the righteous people were.

The Ghost King sighed softly, walked behind her, and said softly: "Yao'er, it's cold late at night, you must take care of yourself."

Bi Yao stirred slightly, forced a smile, and said, "I understand, Dad."

The Ghost King said softly, "Are you thinking about that kid Chen Qiye?"

After she finished speaking, Bi Yao's fair face flushed, but she didn't say anything.

The Ghost King patted Bi Yao's shoulder, took two steps forward, and said, "I met Chen Qiye today and found that his Taoism has advanced a step further. According to the realm of Qingyun Sect, Chen Qiye is now at the third level of Shangqing Realm."

Bi Yao was stunned for a moment, then a look of joy appeared on her face. She said, "Really?"

The Ghost King nodded and said, "Yes, it's incredible. I also sense the aura of the Heavenly Book's outline in him. This Chen Qiye is incredible. Perhaps, this world will really be as he says. He is enough for me as my son-in-law."

Bi Yao bit her lower lip, her voice slightly shy but full of determination: "Dad, no matter he is a Qingyun disciple or something else, I have decided on him." "Although Dad cares about his own great cause, Dad cares about my daughter the most. If Chen Qiye wants this world to be as he said, then he must have enough ability and strategy. Judging from his performance today, I believe he has the potential. Yao'er, Dad supports you. As for the incarnation he asked you to arrange in the Ghost King Sect, let him practice normally." The Ghost King nodded and said.

"Dad, you know everything?" Bi Yao looked at her father hesitantly.

The Ghost King smiled gently, raised his hand and gently touched Bi Yao's head, saying, "My dear daughter, how could I not see your thoughts? I knew from the beginning that you had arranged for the incarnation, but I just didn't point it out."

Bi Yao was surprised and delighted, her eyes full of curiosity. She asked, "Dad, why didn't you tell me?"

The Ghost King stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance. He spoke slowly, "Firstly, Dad wanted to see what Chen Qiye was capable of that would warrant my daughter's affection. Secondly, this is also a test for him. Judging from all the signs today, this kid does have some skills, and he's loyal and righteous. Dad is very satisfied."

Bi Yao's cheeks flushed, she lowered her head and whispered, "I knew Daddy was the best."

The Ghost King raised his head slightly, his expression becoming somewhat serious. He continued, "However, Yao'er, you must understand that Chen Qiye, as a Qingyun disciple, has always been opposed to our Demonic Path. Although he has rejected my offer, there's no guarantee that those pedantic old men in the Qingyun Sect won't take ruthless action against him. We in the Ghost King Sect can't sit idly by and watch. We must keep a close eye on him. If his life is in danger, we must help him."

Bi Yao nodded heavily, her eyes full of determination: "Dad, thank you."

The Ghost King's expression turned stern, and he said in a deep voice, "Yao'er, we can't just focus on Chen Qiye. The Ghost King Sect's great cause must continue to advance. The current turmoil in the world is a good time for us to grow and develop. You also need to spend more time on sect affairs on a daily basis. Dad still hopes that the entire Ghost King Sect will be firmly handed over to you one day."

Bi Yao put away her shyness, straightened her back, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Dad, I will definitely not let you down."

The Ghost King smiled with relief, raised his hand and gently patted Bi Yao's shoulder, saying, "Okay, with your words, Dad is relieved. It's getting late, you should go back and rest early."

Bi Yao responded and turned to walk towards her residence.

The Ghost King watched Bi Yao's departing figure, his eyes filled with love and expectation. After Bi Yao's figure disappeared into the night, he murmured, "Chen Qiye, interesting little fellow. Cultivating three paths together is truly daring. Well, the second volume of the Heavenly Book is not easy to cultivate."

.........

Xiao Yicai's appearance caused quite a stir within the Qingyun Sect. Taoist Cangsong and Tian Buyi were both surprised and delighted. They also learned from Xiao Yicai that the Demon Cult was searching for the "Kui Niu," a strange beast that had appeared on Liubo Mountain. Even the Ghost King, one of the four great patriarchs of the Demon Cult, had come here.

At this moment, in a secluded cave within the Qingyun Sect, Xiao Yicai, Taoist Cangsong, and Tian Buyi sat opposite each other. The other disciples had been temporarily dismissed, including Chen Qiye. It wasn't that Chen Qiye wasn't qualified to listen, but rather that he had more important matters to attend to.

In the forest outside the cave, Chen Qiye walked alone, the moonlight filtering through the branches and leaves onto the ground. He was going fishing when, somewhere in the dark forest, two red lights silently lit up.

Chen Qiye, who was constantly moving forward, could naturally notice the abnormalities around him. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and his steps did not stop at all.

With a whoosh, a cold wind blew through the forest.

Chen Qiye was just amused when suddenly, a ghostly howl rang out behind him, reaching his ears. He slowly turned around and saw a skull flashing a dark red light flying into the air in the darkness behind him, spinning non-stop.

A moment later, two figures slowly rose behind the red skull. One of them was a tall and thin old man with a ferocious face, staring at Chen Qiye fiercely with his eyes, while the other one looked quite embarrassed. He was held in the old man's hands like a chicken, with a look of frustration on his face.

Chen Qiye couldn't help but laugh and said, "Wild Dog, how did you end up like this?"

Taoist Wild Dog looked at Chen Qiye with a mournful face and then shouted, “It’s him, it’s him!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man glared at Chen Qiye fiercely and said to the wild dog in his hoarse voice, "Is it this little brat from Qingyun Sect?"

Wild Dog nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, yes, that's him! Senior Vampire, it was this damn bastard who killed your only successor, Vampire Jiang Lao San."

This hideous-looking old man calls himself the Vampire Ancestor, but people in the righteous path, including many in the Demon Sect, privately call him the Vampire Demon. The main reason for this is that he practices an evil magic - the Vampire Technique, which requires sucking the essence and blood of living people in order to practice. It is so weird and terrifying that not only people in the righteous path hate it, but people in the Demon Sect also think it is excessive.

(End of this chapter)