Chapter 1057 - 488: Zhiwei: What? Master Is on a Blind Date! (3)

"In this world, there are no coincidences without reason. If I were Huayue Mansion, perhaps I would also make use of the Demon Beasts in Great Marsh County."

Chen Ye spoke solemnly.

In reality, what truly made Chen Ye suspicious was the discrepancy between the original storyline and reality.

Since changes have occurred, it’s likely due to the butterfly effect he brought about.

But upon careful thought, Chen Ye realized he had seldom interacted with Yan Nan in the past.

Aside from his lingering matters with Huayue Mansion, other issues seemed unable to impact Yan Nan.

"Jin’er, for these days, pay more attention to the activities of the Mao Family Trading Team within the city."

Chen Ye turned to the gray-clad maid quietly standing in the corner, instructing her,

"The Mao Family travels far and wide. If there truly is something capable of establishing a Demon Country in Great Marsh County, or if Huayue Mansion is massively reallocating resources there, the Mao Family Trading Team would not be unaware."

Although Chen Ye himself could also handle this matter, he now intended to empower the three maids, letting them undergo more trials. In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, relying solely on fists won’t do.

"Jin’er... understands."

Jin’er hesitated momentarily before agreeing.

In the past, she wouldn’t dare investigate alone... But now, she seemed not as afraid.

"Hmph, whatever schemes they have, at the herb-picking gala, as long as Senior Sister slices through with a sword, let’s see how they can continue hiding!"

Qing Jun pouted defiantly, waving her little fists at the side.

Chen Ye chuckled silently, casually pinching a piece of Spirit Cake from the table and stuffing it into the girl’s mouth, blocking her remaining words:

"Alright, stop waving your fists here. You’re not allowed to cause trouble in the coming days. If you dare speak nonsense again, when we return, the medicine field on Baopu Peak will be yours alone to fertilize and water."

"Mmm... mmm!"

Qing Jun choked on the Spirit Cake, her eyes rolling back, her little head shaking like a rattle drum, face full of horror.

She really didn’t want to!

Even if it belongs to Master, that’s not okay!

...

In the ensuing days, Ten Thousand Medicines Celestial City grew increasingly lively, trading teams pouring into the city like water.

Occasionally, disciples from the Five Great Sects could be seen, including the ill-reputed Ten Thousand Puppet Sect in Yan Kingdom.

Ten Thousand Puppet Sect, aware of their reputation, didn’t send cultivators from the Yin Corpse Lineage, but instead the well-regarded Jin Shi Ji Mu Lineage.

These cultivators appear rigid, but are actually warm-hearted.

Whenever city’s facilities encountered issues, they often offered assistance proactively, earning endless praise from local residents.

And in these days, due to Chen Ye’s house arrest decree,

Qing Jun was securely confined inside the inn, facing mountains of Spiritual Medicine daily, enduringly discerning the medicinal properties.

However, as the saying goes, "where there’s a will, there’s a way."

After grasping Master’s afternoon cultivation pattern of two-hour durations, Qing Jun tightened the defenses.

"Jin’er, good Jin’er... Please help me divide these three Nine-Section Rehmannia Roots, my tongue’s about to go numb."

From behind the screen, Qing Jun clung to Jin’er’s shoulder like a boneless koala, her big eyes sparkling with entreaty.

And not far from them, lying on the soft couch, was the pretentiously asleep Bai.

The little fox, after being coaxed by Chen Ye’s "for its own good" rhetoric, temporarily restrained its temper and became the supervisor these days.

Whenever Qing Jun slacked off, it would roll its eyes, intentionally whip its tail loudly, and tattled to Chen Ye, causing great distress for the little girl.

Hmph!

This wicked girl, it finally caught an opportunity!

Seems, wicked Chen Ye sincerely amended his ways.

Actually letting it watch over Qing Jun...

"Senior Sister, if Master finds out, both you and I won’t escape punishment. Moreover, the manure on Baopu Peak... is indeed hard to manage."

Jin’er efficiently scraped the dirt off the Spirit Grass roots with a Jade Saber, shrinking her neck somewhat fearfully.

"Ah, Master’s cultivating next door, Senior Sister is guarding him, there’s absolutely no way they would find out! As long as Senior Sister is guarding Master, she definitely won’t come out!"

Qing Jun patted her chest, just about to sneakily pull out a packet of candied paste from Celestial Street Nine Districts from her Storage Bag.

However, before the packet could be brought to her mouth, rhythmic knocking sounded from the wooden door.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Qing Jun startled, hurriedly stuffed the candied paste back into her sleeve, sat upright at the wooden table, grabbed a Spiritual Medicine and recited loudly:

"Nine-Section Rehmannia Root, warm nature, sweet taste, enters the spleen meridian..."

Jin’er sighed slightly in exasperation, stepped forward to confirm the visitor’s identity, then reached out to push open the door.

Once the door opened, one could smell the pure fragrance of Pills, along with a hint of feminine cosmetic scent.

Standing outside was none other than Su Qingdai, Medicine King Valley’s first True Inheritor, who hadn’t been seen for days.

But today, Su Qingdai was dressed in the formal Medicine King True Inheritance Robe, flanked by two delicately beautiful female disciples from Medicine King Valley.

The two female disciples possessed remarkable looks, one lively and charming, the other gentle as water, now showing curiosity and a bit of bashfulness as they peered through the door gap inside.

After returning, Su Qingdai discreetly reported the matter to the Golden Core Elders in the sect, as anticipated, the elders’ eyes nearly bulged out.

These elders, more than her, realized the value of the Five-Stripe Elixir.

Among the elders, one almost couldn’t resist coming to visit Chen Ye directly.

Thus, the elders immediately decided—after confirming the visitor’s friendliness, they must retain this overseas powerhouse and have him stay within Medicine King Valley!