Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 74 Zhiwei's Guilt

The black furball jumped off the futon and came into the courtyard.

The cold wind ruffled the stray hairs on her forehead, and she silently lowered her eyes.

Her face remained expressionless, but her heart was not as calm as it appeared.

I'm also a little... unhappy.

Chen Ye, how could he have ever said a harsh word to her before?
But these past few days...

Unless it is to guide their spiritual practice,
Otherwise, he would spend the entire day cultivating in the cultivation room and would never come out.

Sometimes, Lu Zhiwei would open her eyes.

I inexplicably hoped to see his busy figure from behind.

But at home, only Qingjun was fast asleep...

Did I do something wrong?
Or was it Chen Ye... who finally got tired of these two burdens?
That's why I don't want to see them?
The little girl's mind was racing with all sorts of thoughts. The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt, and the more uneasy she became.

She kept her head down, her long bangs obscuring her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression.

When Chen Ye saw that she was ignoring him, he thought that the little girl was still being difficult.

He felt somewhat helpless, yet also found it amusing.

This girl seems aloof and quiet most of the time, but she's got quite a few thoughts in her mind.

A woman's heart, a needle under the sea.

Even girls are no exception.

Chen Ye wasn't annoyed; he simply said gently, "Master went out this time to find something good for you."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwei finally raised her head.

A hint of doubt lingered in his dark eyes.

As if by magic, Chen Ye pulled out the slightly worn booklet from his storage bag:

"This is the 'Frost Flower Record,' a superior water-based cultivation technique that leads directly to Foundation Establishment! I specially found it for you."

The black fur ball's eyes froze instantly.

Chen Ye was convinced that this disciple, who was so eager to cultivate, was a true disciple.

When she sees this cultivation method that suits her better, she will be overjoyed.

However, Zhiwei's reaction was beyond his expectations.

But then he saw the black furry ball that had been keeping its head down slowly walk up to him.

Suddenly, she raised her little foot and gently kicked his calf.

No, it wasn't a kick.

It was more like... rubbing it with the toe?
Chen Ye was puzzled.

Then, the black furball remained silent, like a kitten that had done something wrong.

She pressed her little head against his thigh and whispered, her voice barely audible:

"Master, I'm sorry..."

"Huh?" Chen Ye was taken aback. "What's wrong with me? Why should I apologize?"

Zhiwei didn't say anything, but buried her face even deeper.

She felt she was terrible.

When her master used to beat and scold them every day, she only felt fear and numbness.

Occasionally receiving even the smallest kindness can make one feel overwhelmed with gratitude and anxiety, fearing that the next moment will bring even deeper despair.

But now their master is so good to them, taking meticulous care of them, patiently teaching them, and even going to great lengths for their spiritual practice...

And yet, I was upset because of a careless comment from my master!
Chen Ye, on the other hand, was completely baffled.

I feel that my eldest disciple is becoming increasingly difficult to understand.

He bent down and gently rubbed Zhiwei's fluffy little head, jokingly saying, "Master, do you still want to cling to Zhiwei's leg in the future? What, Zhiwei, you're clinging to Master's leg now?"

The black furball was stunned for a moment: "Hook up with someone's leg?"

She looked down at her slender, short legs, lost in thought.

……

The girl's unease that night did not leave much of a trace the next day.

At least, that's how it seems.

Chen Ye got up very early and slowly breathed in the snow in the courtyard.

Feeling the abundant spiritual energy flowing through his body after breaking through to the fifth level of Qi Refining.

The Evergreen Technique, at its limit-breaking level, circulated continuously, absorbing the thin yet pure spiritual energy between heaven and earth, nourishing his meridians.

[Evergreen Skill Breakthrough: 535/800]

Over the next four days, another eight Qi-Nourishing Pills were administered.

The next level is just around the corner!

In addition, Chen Ye was pleasantly surprised.

The Body Reinforcement Technique is also nearing completion! [Body Reinforcement Technique Mastery: 190/200]

Speaking of the Body Reduction Technique, Chen Ye still had some concerns.

After achieving perfection, will he become a monster of muscles...?

He glanced at the bedroom window and could faintly hear the two little ones rustling as they dressed.

Chen Ye smiled, turned around and went into the kitchen.

He now has plenty of spirit stones, but the Bigu Pill is still just a Bigu Pill; how can it compare to a hot meal?

In particular, the meat of demonic beasts is highly beneficial to cultivation.

Soon, the kitchen was filled with the rich aroma of meat and the sweet fragrance of rice porridge.

"Good morning, Master."

Zhiwei's small figure appeared at the kitchen door. She was already dressed and had even combed her hair, although it was still a little messy.

The black furball lowered its head, its voice soft and tinged with barely perceptible tension.

Chen Ye was stirring the meat porridge in the pot when he heard this. He turned around and smiled, "Good morning, Zhiwei is awake? Go and call Qingjun, get ready for dinner."

"Ah."

Zhiwei responded, but did not leave immediately. She just stood at the door, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with her small hands.

Chen Ye understood what was going on when he saw her like this.

This girl is still upset about what happened last night.

He deliberately slowed down his stirring of the porridge and casually asked, "Did you sleep well last night? Did Master disturb you?"

Zhiwei suddenly raised her head: "No! Master didn't disturb us!"

She paused, then lowered her voice again: "Master... thank you for the cultivation technique yesterday."

"I'm glad you like it." Chen Ye said with a smile.

It seems that this cold, black, fluffy ball of fur isn't entirely impossible to warm up.

He ladled out two bowls of steaming hot monster meat porridge, handing one to Zhiwei: "Here, eat it while it's hot, so you'll have the strength to cultivate."

Zhiwei carefully took the bowl, the steam rising and obscuring her long eyelashes.

She held the bowl, sipping the drink in small, elegant sips.

But today, Zhiwei has an unusually good appetite.

Even though her tummy was already bulging, she gritted her teeth and ate another bowl.

Seeing the master's doubt.

The older girl's voice was barely audible: "Zhiwei, I want to grow up quickly..."

Chen Ye sighed with emotion: "When people are young, they always think about growing up, but when they grow up, they always think about their childhood."

The older girl cautiously watched Chen Ye's busy cooking figure.
I felt inexplicably at ease.

But she felt that her master's words were wrong: "Who would miss their childhood after they grow up?"

Chen Ye neither confirmed nor denied.

Suddenly, a line of poetry from a past life came to mind: "This love can only be cherished in memory, for at the time, it was already lost in vain..."

He stirred the meat porridge and laughed, "When Zhiwei becomes a high and mighty fairy, don't forget that in some inconspicuous market town in the Yan Kingdom, there was once a rogue cultivator who cooked rice and porridge for Zhiwei..."

At this moment, Qingjun also rubbed her eyes and yawned as she walked in.

Her eyes lit up the moment she saw the fragrant meat porridge. Forgetting to greet her master, she rushed to the stove, crying, "Master! Master! Meat porridge! Qingjun wants some!"

Chen Ye chuckled and served her a large bowl as well: "Eat slowly, be careful it's hot."

Watching his two disciples burying their heads in their porridge, Chen Ye felt a sense of peace.

Regardless of the wind and snow outside, the gang fights, or the terrifying heavenly tribulations.

But with these two little girls by his side, life was quite enjoyable.

After breakfast, Chen Ye called his two apprentices over.

He first looked at Qingjun: "Your opportunity has not yet arrived, but you must not neglect your foundation. I have a Body Strengthening Technique here. Although it is not a cultivation method, it can strengthen your body..."

Since Qingjun has the bloodline of a true dragon, Chen Ye plans to see if she has any talent in physical cultivation.

If so, we'll find a proper body-strengthening technique for her later.

"Oh..." Qingjun took the booklet and flipped through two pages with little interest.

Body tempering and such, what's more fun than the whooshing golden light?
Seeing her master's serious expression, she obediently nodded: "Qingjun will study hard!"

Chen Ye nodded with satisfaction.

Next, the main event.

That is to impart knowledge of subtlety, water-based techniques and spells.

He placed the storage bags of Kong Hongxuan and his brother in front of him one by one.
Although Kong Hongxuan's cultivation was destroyed and his armor was confiscated, he still had a considerable amount of belongings.

Water-based spells are naturally indispensable!

Chen Ye, being a person with five spiritual roots, was also able to learn some of them!
(End of this chapter)