freenovelworld Chapter 515 Thanks
Chapter 515 Thanks
Previously in the forbidden demon house, Yao Chi's long hair hung down, and Yun Yici did not see her face clearly.
Now that they were closer, Yun Yici could finally see the girl's exquisitely beautiful face.
The dust on her face did not diminish her cuteness at all; her eyes were round and bright, and she had a red flower ornament on her forehead.
Her once long, trailing white hair had disappeared, now only reaching her waist.
She haphazardly tied her loose robe around her neck, the long sleeves slipping down, giving off a rather casual vibe.
Yun Yici believed that if she only looked at his appearance and demeanor, she would not be able to tell that the person opposite her was an ancient ancestor.
As soon as Qu Jianrou landed, she and her two junior brothers knelt down in front of the girl.
The three said in unison, "Disciples respectfully welcome Master out of seclusion."
The little girl raised her hand in a gesture of support, indicating that they should stand up: "Get up."
Qu Jianrou and the other two obediently stood up and lined up to wait for her instructions.
Yao Chi looked at Yun Yici and the others and said, "Thank you for saving us, fellow Daoists."
“My junior brother is muddle-headed and has caused you a lot of grievances. However, there are too many internal sect relationships involved, so I have to give him some face in front of others. I hope you will not take it to heart.”
Yun Yici stepped forward: "What are you saying, senior?"
Yao Chi's words had already shown her attitude towards Zhang Mingzhao, and that was enough.
Yao Chi looked around at the desolate ruins and sighed, "This is not a place for long talk. I still have a request to make of you fellow Daoists. Please follow me."
The girl stood up, her large robes trailing on the ground.
With a wave of her sleeve, the scene before everyone changed several times before finally settling on a beautiful and scenic spot.
A stream murmured nearby, and the woods were serene and tranquil. They were standing outside a quiet and elegant wooden house.
Shrink to an inch!
Yun Yici had heard of this method before, but this was the first time she had seen someone use it, especially while simultaneously transporting multiple people.
Yun Yici was immediately filled with awe; the Yao Chi before her was even stronger than she had imagined!
The little girl was the first to walk in front and push open the door.
Despite being uninhabited for a thousand years, the cave was spotless, with its furnishings neatly arranged and pristine.
Qu Jianrou excitedly followed behind her: "Master, after you went into seclusion, I often came to your cave to take care of chores, just waiting for you to come back."
Yao Chi looked helplessly at his female disciple.
She only had three disciples in her life. The second one was impulsive, the third one was dull, and the eldest disciple was the most obedient, sensible, and meticulous.
"Chongyuan, you two go back to the sect leader and see if there's anything you can help with."
"Your senior sister's eyes were burned by demonic energy in the forest and she needs to rest for a while."
Upon hearing this, Chongyuan and the other person immediately became anxious: "Senior Sister, why didn't you say anything before you injured your eyes?"
After her initial anger and joy, Qu Jianrou finally relaxed, but now she felt her eyes starting to burn and hurt.
She smiled wryly and said, "My two junior brothers, there's no need to worry. I know what I'm doing. You can go now."
Chongyuan and his companion were obedient after all. They bowed and took their leave, saying they would come to visit again later.
As soon as the two left, Yao Chi solemnly thanked Yun Yici and Shen Huaichuan: "Thank you both, fellow Daoists."
"When I was trapped in the torment of my inner demons, although my mind was clear, it was as if I was forever trapped in endless darkness, unable to break free."
“I overheard your conversation, but I was unaware of the context and almost misunderstood you both.”
Yao Chi could hear conversations from the outside world at that time.
Because of Shen Huaichuan's demonic identity, she didn't trust him to save people out of kindness, and thought that Qu Jianrou had been deceived by Yun Yici and the other person.
She was both anxious and angry at the time. When Shen Huaichuan unleashed his demonic energy, the demonic energy was disrupted by her thoughts and gave rise to a demonic dragon, which caused such a huge mess.
However, it was precisely because much of the demonic energy was expelled that her consciousness finally had a chance to break free and escape.
Worried about Qu Jianrou's safety, she followed the scent and chased after it, only to see her foolish apprentice nearly throwing his eyes into the fire.
After hearing this, Qu Jianrou couldn't help but lower her head in embarrassment.
Sigh, so in her master's eyes, the whole world was trying to harm her.
She wasn't that stupid.
"Master, you've misunderstood."
Qu Jianrou then explained that Yun Yici and his group came from the Xuanling Domain and that they had helped facilitate peace talks between the human and demon realms, emphasizing Shen Huaichuan's identity.
"Elder Shen was originally a human cultivator. I thought there might be some inside story, so I decided to take the risk."
"Is that so?" Yao Chi exclaimed in amazement. "No wonder Fellow Daoist Shen is so powerful that even I am somewhat alarmed."
"I have two things I need Fellow Daoist Shen's help with. One is my disciple's eyes, which may have been infected by some demonic energy. I hope Fellow Daoist Shen can take a look."
"Secondly, I still need Fellow Daoist Shen to help me with the remaining demonic energy in my body."
"Of course, I won't let Fellow Daoist Shen work for nothing. You can state your conditions, and I will fulfill them as long as they are within my ability."
Yun Yici said, "We received payment before entering the forbidden area."
Yao Chi's soft, delicate face scrunched up as Qu Jianrou softly explained that she had given her a copy of the Jianzhen Cultivation Technique.
Yao Chi was clearly taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Although the Jianzhen Eye cultivation technique is of superior quality, you still lost money on this deal."
No one would think Yun Yici was greedy for saving a half-step ascended cultivator's life, no matter how much she asked for.
Yun Yici: "I only take what I need."
Yao Chi's goodwill towards the young but not greedy sect leader in front of her instantly reached its peak.
but......
She looked at Shen Huaichuan, who was sitting silently to the side.
"What does Fellow Daoist Shen mean?"
Shen Huaichuan: "I will follow the sect leader's instructions. There is no need to ask me."
Yao Chi carefully observed his calm and unhurried expression, which further amplified her amazement at Yun Yici.
Before he became a cultivator, Shen Huaichuan's cultivation level was equal to hers, but after he fell into demonic possession, his temperament must have become even more violent and unrestrained.
People like them would never tolerate anyone oppressing them.
However, Shen Huaichuan listened to this young sect leader without question, which shows that Yun Yici was skilled at managing people.
Yao Chi thought for a moment, then reached into her sleeve, only to find it empty.
When she entered the forbidden area that year, she didn't bring many magical artifacts or secret manuals with her.
Qu Jianrou realized what was happening and went to the inner room to bring out a gilded and purple-inlaid storage bag.
"Master."
Yao Chi was not dead after all, and she still had three disciples in their prime keeping an eye on her. Although some people in the sect coveted her possessions, no one dared to make any rash moves.
Yao Chi took the storage bag from her disciple, reached inside and rummaged around for a moment, then found two jade slips and handed them to Yun Yici.
“You helped me overcome my inner demons, and I always repay kindness with gratitude. There is no reason for me to let you suffer any loss.”
"One of these two jade slips contains the method of shrinking the earth to an inch, and the other records some insights I gained from my cultivation years ago. Sect Leader Yun may take them and enjoy them."
This is a rare item that's hard to buy even with spirit stones.
After a moment's thought, Yun Yici decided to follow her heart and accept the offer.
"Then thank you very much, Senior Yao Chi!"
Yao Chi let out a soft breath and instructed Qu Jianrou beside her: "The sect is in complete chaos right now. Take Fellow Daoist Yun and the others to the courtyard where they are staying to settle down."