Chapter 81: The Senior Sister’s Schemes Are Deeper Than Expected!

Ye Chen paid no mind to the peculiar glances cast his way. The title of “simp” was certainly negative, but to him, it served as the perfect disguise.

In the cultivation world, power spoke louder than anything. One day, when he ascended to the rank of Immortal Emperor, who would dare bring up such trivialities as his being a simp?

With a smile on his face, Ye Chen walked through the crowd and made his way to Senior Sister Yao Xi’s side. At that moment, Yao Xi was kneeling, her eyes closed in meditation. The rounded curves of her figure, squeezed by the weight of her posture, spilled out to either side, presenting a mesmerizing sight. One could only imagine the waves that would ripple if touched.

Ye Chen admired the view quietly, taking his time. When Yao Xi, sensing a gaze upon her, opened her eyes, she immediately caught the burning intensity in Ye Chen’s stare. Yet, instead of showing displeasure, she secretly felt pleased.

Feigning ignorance, she smiled lightly and said, “Junior Brother Ye, you’ve come to listen to the lecture too? I was so absorbed in the teachings of the Elder that I didn’t notice you earlier. My apologies.”

Hearing this, Ye Chen shook his head with a smile. “Senior Sister is too kind.”

Yao Xi slowly stood up, her graceful form returning to its original shape, demonstrating a surprising resilience.

“Does Junior Brother have any questions? If so, I can offer my assistance in clearing your doubts.”

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

Was this Senior Sister too approachable? Her attitude toward him was far warmer than he had expected. Could it be because of his direct disciple status?

However, Ye Chen didn’t dwell on it, as it worked perfectly in his favor. He seized the opportunity with ease.

“There are some things I’m unsure of, and I’m still unfamiliar with the sect. If Senior Sister has the time, would you be willing to show me around and help me get acquainted with the sect?”

Cultivators were, for the most part, incredibly busy. Disciples of the Green Cloud Sect were even busier than the wandering cultivators from the outside world. They had to cultivate, study, practice spells, and complete sect tasks. Time was precious, and rarely was it ever wasted. This was especially true for someone like Yao Xi, a leader among the disciples.

Yet, to everyone’s surprise, Yao Xi agreed without hesitation. Together, the two of them walked towards the outer grounds. As they walked, Yao Xi introduced the various aspects of the sect. Whenever Ye Chen asked questions, she explained alchemy techniques with clarity, breaking them down in a way that was both accessible and deep.

Ye Chen occasionally offered words of praise. The two of them were thoroughly engaged in pleasant conversation. This scene did not go unnoticed by the other disciples. Jealousy and bitterness brewed in their hearts.

Yao Xi, the outer sect’s eldest senior sister, was known for her unmatched beauty and figure. She had countless admirers, many of whom dared not pursue her. Yet, here was Ye Chen, a direct disciple who had only gained his position through connections, chatting so happily with the senior sister. This naturally sparked resentment among many of the male disciples.

What a simp! He didn’t even focus on cultivation and only thought about fawning over female cultivators. And for him, a mere “connection-based” direct disciple, to be so close to the eldest senior sister….

Just wait until he loses his direct disciple status. Let’s see how arrogant he’ll be then. Let’s see if the senior sister will still spare him a glance!

“This is the Green Cloud Market within our sect,” Yao Xi said with a smile as she stood before the market. “If you need to purchase various spirit herbs, magic tools, talismans, or anything else, you can find it here. Essentially, everything a disciple could need can be found in this market.”

Ye Chen nodded thoughtfully, contemplating whether he should take the opportunity to browse through the market. Perhaps he could find something that suited him… so that he could give it to Yao Xi.

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At that moment, a female attendant emerged from the Green Cloud Market, and upon spotting Yao Xi, her eyes lit up.

“Senior Sister, you’re here! The item you mentioned last time, the one you wanted for remotely capturing and attacking enemies, we’ve just received it. It’s available now. This technique is called Dragon Grasp.

“It allows you to form a spirit Qi hand the size of a human palm within a fifty-meter radius. It can quickly grasp objects or strike enemies, all with minimal noise, making it difficult for others to detect or defend against. The manager specifically set it aside for you, intending to ask if you still want it, or if he should display it for others. Would you like it, Senior Sister?”