Chapter 126: Ye Chen Was Complained About

Finally, the Green Cloud Sect was in sight. The surviving disciples, having made it through the ordeal, breathed long sighs of relief.

Meanwhile, a sword beam flew across the sky.

Gu Yunyun, her feet atop a flying sword, her red dress fluttering in the wind, clung to her form in a way that was nothing short of breathtaking. She approached the flying boat, and without sparing a glance at the Magic Peak Master, she called out, “Ye Chen, come here, I’ll take you back to the Sword Peak!”

The Magic Peak Master glanced at the direction from which Gu Yunyun had flown, cursing inwardly.

Gu Yunyun had definitely never left before. If he had shown even the slightest hint of greed for the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, he was sure he’d be met with a sword beam.

As for Ye Chen, since he was on the verge of Foundation Establishment, his mood was already great. Seeing his master now made it even better.

Without hesitation, Ye Chen jumped from the edge of the flying boat toward the long sword. But in the next moment, Gu Yunyun’s sword beam flashed, and she yanked Ye Chen by the collar, lifting him away.

Ye Chen was buffeted by the wind, feeling particularly aggrieved. His master was being so distant—it was a bit heart-wrenching. He had already said that last time was an accident. Where was the trust between people?

Once he reached Foundation Establishment, he would be much more useful to her. He would work harder and show his master how much filial piety he had. Once he could prove his worth, he was certain his master would open up completely to him.

As Ye Chen was lost in these thoughts, the flying sword sped up, and before he knew it, they had reached a small courtyard.

Gu Yunyun dropped him off and, with a cold expression, spoke, “Ye Chen, I won’t mention the spiritual fire or the Foundation Establishment Pills. But if you give away the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, you will no longer be my disciple. Go find someone else to be your master if you wish!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen quickly shook his head. “I will listen to you, master, I absolutely won’t give it away! I, Ye Chen, only have one master in this life, and that’s you. I only wish to serve by your side, with no other intentions!”

Gu Yunyun’s expression remained unchanged as she glanced at him. “With your talent and background, having this opportunity isn’t easy. The chance for Foundation Establishment is right before you. If you miss it, you’ll waste your whole life. Think carefully about what you do.”

With that, she shot off toward the mountaintop. It was clear she was still somewhat unconvinced. But Ye Chen wasn’t lying. The Foundation Establishment method he possessed was really meant for himself. After all, the system’s feedback couldn’t be reused for further rewards.

The Great Five Elements Heaven-Dao Foundation Establishment method, which could awaken two innate divine abilities, was definitely something he had to keep for himself.

After giving Su Yuxuan the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, Ye Chen didn’t rush down the mountain to find Yao Xi, as the system’s cooldown period hadn’t passed yet.

When the three maidservants saw Ye Chen return, they were all particularly happy. It had been so long since they had all cultivated together. The three women were all unusually proactive. Their enthusiasm caused Ye Chen, whose Dao heart was usually firm, to begin cultivating during the daytime.

Although Ye Chen had already reached the peak of the Qi Refining stage, further cultivation wouldn’t improve his cultivation level, it still helped him adjust his state of mind, improve his mood, and prepare for Foundation Establishment.

Thus, Ye Chen immersed himself fully in his practice, diving into the water pool. On the mountaintop, Gu Yunyun, who had just returned, used her spirit sense to check on Ye Chen, wondering if he had gone straight to find Yao Xi after returning. But when the information reached her mind, her mature face flushed slightly.

“Really ridiculous!”

She had just given him the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, and instead of preparing for Foundation Establishment, he returned and immediately did something like this.

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This disciple of hers was hopeless…

However, despite her scorn, Gu Yunyun thought for a moment and realized that she hadn’t taken the time to cultivate her heart’s state in a while. She felt that she had made some progress recently. It was a good opportunity to test it.

With that in mind, the red dress fluttered as Gu Yunyun sat in the spring pool, settling herself into a meditative state to refine her mind. Ever since she had learned that Ye Chen had brought water into the courtyard, Gu Yunyun had somehow preferred to cultivate in the pool.

Not long after, the still waters of the pool began to ripple slightly. Occasionally, droplets of water splashed up, creating small ripples that spread outward.

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In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.

Ye Chen was just about to go find Yao Xi to chat and deliver some gifts when Elder Chen from the Internal Affairs Hall arrived first. He was holding a delicate pill bottle in his hand.