The sect is full of evildoers, but I am the eldest brother.

After meditating all night, perhaps it was Xi Zhaozhao's illusion, but when dawn was about to break, she seemed to sense the breath of someone's breakthrough, but this breath went away very quickly and disappeared in a flash.

So she didn't know whether it was an illusion or not...

The next morning, Ye Yongzhen got up very early as expected.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Gu Yi sitting in the yard meditating.

"You won't stay here all night, will you?"

Ye Yongzhen raised his eyebrows.

A grown man waited outside the house for a whole night?

Please don't...

It's terrifying just thinking about it...

"You have a rather good self-image."

Gu Yi retorted mercilessly, "Your room is in an excellent location. I am here to absorb the first rays of the morning sun's essence to consolidate the inner world I built last night."

The second small realm of Kaihai Realm, the performance of Qiankun.

A small cave can be constructed in the Dantian to store massive amounts of transformed true essence.

"Okay, I'm going to check out the store. You can come with me."

Ye Yongzhen stretched his limbs vigorously, feeling refreshed and said, "It's just right for breakfast or something."

In fact, it doesn’t matter whether Gu Yi eats or not. When he reaches the Kaihai realm, he can practice fasting and replenish himself by absorbing the pure spiritual power of heaven and earth, or the essence of the sun and the moon.

But if someone treats you to a meal and you want to satisfy your appetite, why not do it?

The two moved to a more prosperous area of ​​the city.

Gu Yi learned that Ye Yongzhen now runs two shops, a cloth shop and a treasure appraisal pavilion. The former is managed by two maids in the mansion, while the latter is managed by the old housekeeper himself.

However, due to the two maids' lack of experience, they often made mistakes, and the old housekeeper was very old, so running back and forth every time for a little thing was quite tiring for the old man.

So sometimes the young master Ye Yongzhen would personally come down and share some of the pressure on the old housekeeper who was still working hard as a servant in the Ye Mansion after the monkeys scatter when the tree falls.

"These silks of yours are all very nice."

Gu Yi picked up a piece of purple fabric and examined it carefully, wondering, "Why can't it be sold? Is it because you priced it too high?"

"Not everyone has the same vision as you."

The merchant has also arrived, and it is said that he is from Wanbaozhai!

"Xiaohong and Xiaolu, what are you still standing there for? Go pour tea for the guests."

"Yes, Master."

The two maids were named Xiaohong and Xiaolu.

For the sake of convenience, the names were a bit casual. The two were adopted daughters who were taken to the Ye Mansion to work as servants by the old housekeeper Lin Bozheng after obtaining Ye Yongzhen's consent.

Her real age is about the same as Xi Zhaozhao and Yan Xixi.

Qingxuan was also pacing back and forth in the store. She was also a maid beside Ye Yongzhen, but except for those outsiders who were unaware of the situation, almost no one regarded Qingxuan as a maid.

When she heard there was breakfast, she came...

"Old Ye still has business dealings with Wanbaozhai?"

When Qingxuan passed by, Gu Yi spoke to her.

“You always have to eat.”

Qingxuan replied calmly, "The master can go without food and drink, but the servants' monthly salaries and household expenses all require money."

"When I first came back, even though the Ye Mansion had fallen into decline, there were still many loyal elders left. Later, the owner saw that they were getting old, so he sold the family businesses that could no longer be managed at a low price and gave each of them a large sum of money, allowing them to retire and return to their hometown to live out their days in peace."

"Then why didn't Uncle Lin leave?"

Gu Yi continued to ask.

Gu Yi also knew the old housekeeper Lin Bo. He had met him before. When he was a child, he and Ye Yongzhen came to the Ye family to eat and drink for free. They had met a few times.

"Uncle Lin and Master Ye grew up together. He has served the Ye family for two generations. He has no children of his own and has always treated his master as his own."

"He has no home for a long time, or rather, the Ye family is his home."

Qingxuan gestured for Gu Yi to look at Xiaohong and Xiaolv who were standing behind Ye Yongzhen. "Do you know why Uncle Lin, at his age, would adopt two more daughters?"

"For Old Ye, who else is it for~"

Gu Yi chuckled.

"Uncle Lin is the same. He's so old and still makes his own decisions."

Qingxuan pursed her lips and said somewhat displeasedly, "The master already has me, why would he need a maid?"

Hearing this, Gu Yi thought he was hallucinating. He put the cloth back in its place, turned around and asked calmly, "Can you make a fire and cook?"

"It's so simple to make a fire, who can't do it?"

"What about dinner?"

"No, not very."

"Washing clothes, right?"

"Generally speaking, a quick dusting will clean it up."

"Will it?"

"Clothes, in the past, there were servants..."

"Will it?"

"After leaving the Ye family, the master will do his own thing..."

"Will it?"

Whenever Qingxuan wanted to change the subject, Gu Yi would ask without changing his expression, "Is it possible?"

"It's not like you weren't there then!"

Qingxuan was furious and said, "Can't you see whether I can or not?"

“To do something is one thing, to not do it is another.”

Gu Yi smiled and said, "Which one are you, yes or no?"

A personal maid who is always by your side.

First, I don’t know how to make a fire and cook, and second, I don’t know how to wash clothes.

Sometimes the master has to take care of the child in return.

Yan Xixi might mistake aged vinegar for soy sauce.

But Qingxuan really didn't even know what soy sauce was.

At least in Gu Yi's memory, when he went down the mountain to make a living, it was basically him and Ye Yongzhen who took turns cooking. Even though Song Zhitao came later, she was a person who didn't have to do housework.

Even the Flower Palace Goddess is more outrageous than the maid who has no common sense at all!

The maids eat whatever is available, regardless of whether it is meat or vegetables.

The Flower Palace Goddess dislikes everything.

This wouldn't be a big deal, after all, there's a saying that goes "Eat it if you want, eat it if you don't want, forget it if you don't want to." The key point is that not only does this guy not want to eat it himself, he also makes sarcastic remarks and disgusts others.

Gu Yi remembered that one time, it was his turn to eat, and they had to eat on the spot. However, due to the poor environment, he could hardly find any decent ingredients.

But even so, he managed to make a pot of mushroom stew that tasted pretty good.

Qingxuan was enjoying the meal very much, but Song Zhitao liked to jump out and make trouble, saying things like "Barbarians are barbarians, they just put anything they cook into their mouths..."

If Gu Yi had not stopped him, Ye Yongzhen would have almost thrown the mushroom pot over Song Zhitao's head.

It’s really dangerous!

I almost starved...

"will not."

Qingxuan gave up and leaned her forehead against the wall, looking dejected.

Gu Yi smiled and shook his head, stopping there.

Just stop there, we are all family, there is no need to chase and kill us.

"Hahahaha...Mr. Ye, I'll be leaving first. I wish you a prosperous business!"

"Each each other."

After a busy morning and seeing off the smiling merchants, Ye Yongzhen was so tired that he slumped in his chair. Seeing this, Qingxuan poured a glass of water for Ye Yongzhen before Xiaohong and Xiaolv could.

However, just when Gu Yi looked up to Qingxuan and praised her for her foresight in his heart.

Turning around, I heard a weak complaint:

"Although it's not the middle of summer, but you... boil water, sister!"

"My voice is almost hoarse, can you give me some water?"

"Master, I, I just..."

"Master, have some tea to moisten your throat."

"Well, you are still sensible, Xiaohong."

Looking at Qingxuan, who was squatting in the corner and drawing circles with a branch, with a look of loss and decadence on her face.

Gu Yi twitched his lips in shame.

In the end, he didn't get to eat breakfast and was even scolded by Old Ye.

From a certain perspective, Qingxuan is also quite pitiful...

"This fat guy is really evil. Luckily, Brother Ye is more skilled than me."

Ye Yongzhen cursed the unscrupulous merchant inwardly, then looked up at Xiaohong and Xiaolu who were standing by his side and asked, "Have you remembered the steps and specific procedures I just mentioned?"

"Remember, Master."

Xiaohong and Xiaolu bowed slightly and answered in unison.

It must be said that Uncle Lin has been the steward of the Ye Mansion for many years, and his vision is indeed impeccable. Although Xiaohong and Xiaolu have not entered the immortal sect, they are both born with good looks.

There are often bullies and playboys coming to the store to cause trouble.

In the end, Ye Yongzhen sent Qingxuan to resolve the problem.

But how to solve it specifically...

Ye Yongzhen's original intention was to let Qingxuan give a few secret warnings, but one day when he was strolling in the city, he saw a familiar dandy with a bruised face and nose.

When the dude saw him, his expression was as if he had seen a ghost.

He limped and ran with a crutch, falling down in the process. In the end, he even gave up the crutch and hopped all the way like a one-legged toad.

Coincidentally, Qingxuan was following Ye Yongzhen at that time.

"Go and get busy."

"Master, that..."

"What else?"

"Master, Uncle Lin..."

When she said this, Xiaohong's face was as red as her name, and she said, "Let me and my younger sister move to the empty house next to yours from today."

Xiaohong and Xiaolu are two sisters. Compared to Xiaolu who hides behind Xiaohong and only dares to peek at Ye Yongzhen out of the corner of her eyes, Xiaohong, as the eldest sister, is more mature and stable.

Naturally, Ye Yongzhen knew exactly why Uncle Lin brought the two sisters into the Ye Mansion.

But it's about continuing the family line.

He really didn't have that intention...

"Are you not used to living in the old house?"

Ye Yongzhen took a sip of tea slowly and said casually.

"No, it's just..."

"Just get used to it. Now that there are only a few of us living in such a huge Ye Mansion, you don't have to be too restrained. Just do whatever makes you feel comfortable."

A glimmer of light just appeared in the eyes of Xiaolu, who was hiding behind Xiaohong.

Then Ye Yongzhen added:

"But I'm a light sleeper and I like some quiet."

"Since you're used to it, there's no need to change."

“I’m not really used to it…”

Xiaolu muttered softly.

"Xiaolu, did you just say something?"

"Ah... no, no!"

Xiaohong glared at the startled Xiaolu, then said respectfully, "It's all up to the young master."

"Okay, you guys go about your business. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

"I'll take you there..."

"No need for that. Just keep an eye on the store. If anyone comes to cause trouble, let me know through the sound transmission jade."

Before leaving.

Ye Yongzhen did not forget to drink the cup of warm water that Qingxuan had poured for him. He wiped his mouth casually and asked Gu Yi and someone who was squatting and drawing circles to leave.

"At this time, shouldn't it be more appropriate to call him 'Master Ye'?"

On the way, Gu Yi suddenly asked.

"'Young Master' is a good name. It makes you look younger."

Ye Yongzhen answered casually.

"Where to go next?"

Gu Yi asked again.

"Let's go check it out at Uncle Lin's place."

Ye Yongzhen thought for a moment and said, "It just so happened that when I was sorting out my storage ring a while ago, I found some jewelry inside. I'll have Uncle Lin pawn it to help supplement the family income."

The two of them walked and talked until they came to an antique old-fashioned treasure appraisal pavilion. They saw an old man wearing reading glasses behind the counter, tapping the counter to check the accounts.

Uncle Lin is about the same age as the deceased Mr. Ye.

He is now a white-haired old man who is nearly a hundred years old.

"Uncle Lin~"

Before Ye Yongzhen could say anything, Qingxuan greeted him sweetly.

Hearing the voice, Uncle Lin stopped what he was doing, raised his reading glasses slightly, and looked at the three people at the door. Seeing that it was Ye Yongzhen who had arrived, a kind smile suddenly appeared on his weathered face.

But soon the smile disappeared without a trace.

Instead, there was a serious expression, not malicious but stern.

"Old Ye, have you done something that has angered heaven and man?"

I noticed that Uncle Lin’s resentful eyes were staring at Ye Yongzhen beside him.

Gu Yi became interested and poked Ye Yongzhen's arm with the end of his elbow, pretending to be unwilling and said: "You are already old, why are you still so stubborn!"

"Tell me! Did you sneak a peek at some widow taking a bath last night?"

"...You think everyone is like you?"

One sentence directly touched Gu Yi.

Ye Yongzhen ignored Gu Yi's dark face and walked straight to the counter. He took out the jewelry he had prepared and said helplessly, "Don't look at it anymore. You won't get another baby out of thin air if you look at it again."

"Here, find some time to pawn these."

"You just sit around doing nothing all day. How can I say anything good about you?"

Uncle Lin said with a look of dismay, "That kid from the Ji family is the same age as you, and he had his second grandson a few days ago. And look at you, you're still not married. What's wrong with Miss Dong?"

"Mastering everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting!"

Uncle Lin pointed at Ye Yongzhen with a trembling finger, "The key is that no one dislikes you because you are old. How can you dislike me for not eating coriander?!"

"Ji family kid?"

"I used to go to the fields to poop, but you scared me away by releasing rat snakes."

"He, he..."

Gu Yi touched his nose awkwardly.

I thought to myself, Old Ye is really something.

It happened so many years ago and you still bring it up...

"Miss Dong, could it be..."

"The daughter of that person who was covered in shit when you hit her with a rock while she was taking a shit."

"H-I see..."

Being stared at with strange eyes by everyone.

Gu Yi was scratching his toes frantically, too embarrassed to face others.

Who doesn't have a dark history that is hard to look back on...

"Okay, Miss Dong is fine."

Ye Yongzhen tsk-tsks, "But you have to consider my feelings, too. I don't get along with that guy from the Dong family, and yet you arrange this blind date for me? Do you want me to recognize the thief as my father?"

"you you you......"

"What's wrong with me? Did I break the appointment or something?"

"This is simply unreasonable!"