Chapter 114

Chapter 114: Kneel Before Me

Soon, Yao Jianyuan returned with the sword technique jade slip for Chen Ansheng.

“Want to give it a try?” Yao Jianyuan asked.

“Not in a hurry, there’s still half a month. I’ll comprehend it slowly.” Chen Ansheng accepted the jade slip, his mind not on cultivating but replaying the various grudges outlined in his revenge notes.

“Alright,” Yao Jianyuan nodded, then said, “Let’s go see my Second Uncle first.”

Chen Ansheng felt a headache coming on; it seemed inappropriate not to visit the cave master right after coming out of seclusion.

Deal with this first, then go find the Demoness.

……

In the Sword Spirit Hall.

“Disciple greets the cave master, greets Elder Mo.”

Upon entering the hall, Chen Ansheng paid his respects to Yao Qingtian and Mo Wu.

“Hmm.” Yao Qingtian nodded, then said, “Chen kid, your upcoming battle is quite dangerous. Elder Mo has specially sent some treasures for your protection, which shows how much he values you. You must remember to be grateful.”

Upon hearing about treasures, Chen Ansheng became immediately interested. “Elder Mo, may I know what treasures you are bestowing upon me?”

Mo Wu glanced at Chen Ansheng and replied coolly, “Don’t get too ahead of yourself. Haven’t you already scavenged enough resources the other day? Why should I give you treasures! However, now that you are my disciple of the Immortal Mansion, you mustn’t bring shame to the Immortal Mansion. I can lend you something for protection.”

As he spoke, Mo Wu produced a small golden seal and sent it floating to Chen Ansheng with his spiritual power.

“Elder Mo, what is this?” Chen Ansheng couldn’t help but ask.

“This seal contains the laws of the Heavenly Talisman and can release three defensive shields, each capable of withstanding a peak True Immortal strike,” Mo Wu explained.

Chen Ansheng felt somewhat disappointed, saying, “Elder Mo, three shields aren’t enough. Is there a treasure that provides continuous defense? I would like to borrow it.”

Mo Wu glared at Chen Ansheng and said, “Foolish! If there were more powerful treasures available, do you think Zhu Min wouldn’t lend them to the kid from Qian Yue Cave? I have agreed with Zhu Min that in our duel, all treasures used must not exceed the level of an Immortal Treasure. Otherwise, if I granted you a peak-level kill talisman and your opponent had one too, what’s the point? You’d both end up dead.”

Chen Ansheng pulled back his neck.

That made sense.

If one could casually use powerful treasures, it would be meaningless; both sides would die the moment they faced off.

“Disciple understands.” Chen Ansheng took the seal and said, “By the way, Elder Mo, do you have any pills for rapidly replenishing spiritual power? Could you bestow a few upon me?”

“None!” Mo Wu replied with a cold face. “In the path of cultivation, relying on external things won’t work. You should face difficulties directly and bravely.”

Chen Ansheng sneered internally. It’s all because those pills are expensive; you just don’t want to part with them and spout grand philosophies.

“Chen kid, why waste so many words? Hurry up and thank Elder Mo,” Yao Qingtian reminded.

Chen Ansheng then bowed, “Thank you, Elder.”

Mo Wu waved his sleeve and turned away, stating, “Alright, I have important matters to attend to. On the day of the duel, I will personally be present to oversee.”

“Sending off Elder Mo.”

“Sending off Elder Mo.”

Chen Ansheng and the others watched Mo Wu leave.

After Mo Wu departed, Yao Qingtian gestured for Chen Ansheng to take a seat.

“Chen kid, why did you lie?”

Yao Qingtian’s question left Chen Ansheng at a loss.

Lie?

What was he referring to?

After a long pause, Chen Ansheng clasped his hands and said, “Please enlighten me, cave master.”

Yao Qingtian took a sip of tea and said lightly, “You little brat, even concocting a lie about cursing your parents to death. It seems you’re not as simple as you look. Speak, why did you lie?”

“Uh….” Chen Ansheng didn’t know how to explain.

“Humph.” Yao Qingtian snorted lightly and said, “Stop stammering. If you won’t say it, this cave master already knows. It must be that Jianyuan lad is being paranoid and scared you.”

“Cave master is wise.” Chen Ansheng smiled; a master is indeed a master, skilled at self-inquiry and answering.

At that moment, Yao Jianyuan jumped out from hiding in the back hall. “I’m not being paranoid. You’re my Second Uncle! Even if I don’t usually respect you, you can’t push me into a fire pit! Think about it; among all the selected disciples from our cave over the years, who has ever come back to visit you!”

Yao Qingtian sighed, “I see you’re acting all jittery. Your injuries haven’t healed. Since your parents passed away, I’ve raised you; how could I harm you? You two brats are not allowed to make any more excuses. When the time comes, go report to the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion. No delays!”

Yao Jianyuan made a gagging motion and said, “I’ve been advising you to read more and learn some cultural knowledge, but you just won’t listen. What does it mean to raise someone ‘with both hands’?! You’re really a literary illiterate!”

Yao Qingtian was taken aback, then his face darkened. “You little brat, now you’re teaching me a lesson? I should break your legs!”

Yao Jianyuan didn’t care at all, crossing his legs and laughing, “Go ahead, break my legs; my grandpa won’t spare you. Besides, it’s hard for you to break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm in this lifetime, but I definitely can. If you hit me, I’ll hit back later.”

“You little rascal!” Yao Qingtian wanted to give Yao Jianyuan a proper lesson but, recalling some sorrowful memories, decided against it. “Forget it, I’m too lazy to deal with you. You two brats better not be paranoid anymore. Guessing and doubting won’t lead anywhere. This cave master guarantees that the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion won’t harm you.”

“Disciple understands.”

Chen Ansheng immediately clasped his hands and responded.

Yao Qingtian’s willingness to let Yao Jianyuan go to the Immortal Mansion likely meant he knew the inside story and that there was no real danger.

Yao Jianyuan still looked unconvinced. “Don’t listen to him, Chen junior brother. Let’s go drink.”

“Stop!” Yao Qingtian said lightly. “Didn’t you forget what day it is today?”

Yao Jianyuan dropped the joking demeanor, recalling that today was the anniversary of his parents’ passing; he needed to go visit their graves.

“Alright, Chen kid, you may leave.”

“Disciple obeys.”

Then, Chen Ansheng exited the hall alone.

Not long after he left, he received a transmission from Zhong Li: “Lazy donkey, have you arrived yet?”

Chen Ansheng smirked, thinking to himself, look how anxious you are. I’ll be over to clean you up soon.

Afterward, Chen Ansheng strolled leisurely towards the entrance of Bi Yan Cave.

With Chen Ansheng’s current prominence and status as a core disciple, no one dared to stop him.

Upon exiting Bi Yan Cave, guided by Zhong Li, Chen Ansheng found himself in a small grove of hills.

Spiritual perception expanded, and Chen Ansheng quickly located Zhong Li’s figure.

“Come over here!”

Zhong Li had been waiting for quite a while and was becoming somewhat impatient.

“Zhong Li, you have such audacity. How dare you seek me out? Kneel before me!”

Chen Ansheng pointed at Zhong Li while quickly walking forward with a fierce expression.

Hearing this, Zhong Li’s legs suddenly felt weak, and she found it hard to resist the impulse to kneel. She had no choice but to summon her spiritual power to withstand Chen Ansheng’s “order.”