Chapter 966 - 454: Golden Core Prototype; Future Planning 2

Hmm?

What is this guy saying?

Chen Ye only now realized with a belated awareness that he felt a chill.

Just by looking, he could guess what had transpired in the past few days.

Chen Ye’s expression suddenly became somewhat awkward.

This is simply... utterly ridiculous!

Yet he couldn’t lash out, and had to suppress his complex emotions, grabbing the dark robe scattered on the side and draping it over himself. His movements were a bit stiff as he tightened the belt, concealing those ambiguous marks on his body.

"Thank you, Divine Son, for the grace of protecting the Way these past half-months. This fortune, Chen will remember in heart."

He sat up straight, formally cupped his hands, trying to steer the topic back on track.

"Hmph, just a phrase ’remember in heart’ and you want to dismiss Jiaming?"

Qin Jiaming pouted, the girl leaned in, her small face resting on his shoulder, and whispered softly,

"However, as long as it’s for big brother, Jiaming is willing to give anything. But Jiaming has a small wish, and that is next time... brother must properly repay Jiaming while sober, okay."

Sss...

This really is hard to refuse.

Chen Ye’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably; he gently released Qin Jiaming without showing any expression and stood up to lift a corner of the carriage curtain.

The autumn wind blew in through the gap, the scenery outside was desolate, the forest turned into clouds, the rain drizzled, and the air was moist and fresh.

"Where are we now? Is there any pursuit from the Emotion Crossing Sect?" he asked in a deep voice.

"Don’t worry, big brother."

Qin Jiaming returned to her seat, tidied her slightly tousled hair with her slender hands, and casually said,

"The Emotion Crossing Sect and Li Family’s old folks, for that shell of a Soul-Locking Abyss, are almost at each other’s throats. By the time they decide the winner and find that both the treasured pill and the pill furnace disappeared, we’ll be far away. We are now on Yan Kingdom’s territory, not even the immortal Li Family Six Ancestors can reach this far."

Chen Ye nodded slightly.

That’s good.

He’s managed to navigate through the muddy waters of Qi Kingdom.

Returning to Yan Kingdom, Chen Ye felt the heavy burden on his shoulders evaporate, and he suddenly relaxed all over.

Whoo—

At least in the coming days, there was no need to constantly worry or strategize nonstop.

Li Family and Emotion Crossing Sect’s mutual animosity can let them deal with it by themselves.

He not only succeeded in bringing out his disciple but also carried Brother Bai’s remains, and even unexpectedly obtained such incredible fortune; it can be said that this venture was perfectly accomplished!

The days ahead only require living comfortably as the Peak Master when returning to the Lingyin Sect and enjoying peaceful days.

Farming medicinal fields, practicing alchemy, guiding Zhiwei’s cultivation, developing Jin’er’s character, perhaps sparring with Qing Jun...

This was the everlasting life he envisioned!

"Why is big brother smiling?"

Qin Jiaming noticed the involuntary curve at the corner of Chen Ye’s mouth and leaned forward curiously.

"Nothing, just admiring the scenery of Yan Kingdom." Chen Ye withdrew his gaze and lowered the curtain.

He extended his divine sense into the Storage Bag, confirming the Third Tier Pill Furnace and the ice coffin containing Bai Li’s remains were all safe, feeling even more at ease.

Then, his divine sense swept over an exquisite jade bottle in the corner of the Storage Bag.

It was Heavenly Fragrance Jade Nectar.

He mused, "Another gain from this trip was placing a highly positioned agent among the Ruins Country forces..."

Although Chen Ye hadn’t seen Hua Jingxin for a long time, he was immensely confident in his control.

The Jade Nectar was originally a means of controlling the Furnace.

Moreover, Chen Ye possessed the top-tier Heavenly Fragrance Jade Nectar?

However, these were matters for later.

What mattered most to him now was his worried disciples.

"Master?"

The person in the rear carriage noticed the commotion in the front.

A young girl’s restrained voice came from behind.

Qin Jiaming leaned her fragrant cheeks, chuckling lightly:

"Hehe... found you’re awake so soon? Looks like these days, your eldest disciple was constantly listening for movements from us here."

Chen Ye defended his disciple:

"Stop talking nonsense. Zhiwei is meticulous and respectful, simply worried about Master’s safety."

But he couldn’t help but glance at Qin Jiaming again:

"But you... remember to cover up a bit?"

Qin Jiaming rolled her eyes at him, leisurely arranging her skirt, and snorted softly,

"Jiaming naturally leaves no trace in her work. To avoid disturbing your good disciples, I set up a top-tier Sound Concealing Array in the carriage long ago, not allowing a single whisper to escape. The reason your eldest disciple heard the noise just now was only because big brother finally woke up, and Jiaming revoked the array. Before that, no one outside could hear even if we dismantled the carriage."

Hearing this confident assurance, Chen Ye wiped his sweat.

"That’s good then."

He composed himself, cleared his throat, and replied,

"Zhiwei, Master is all right, the injuries have fully healed. Have the convoy stop at the town ahead for half a day’s rest."

Upon hearing Chen Ye’s spirited voice, cheers erupted from the rear carriage.

And among them, Qing Jun’s voice was the loudest!

Even though she was the ultimate evil girl, her concern for her Master was genuine.

...

Not long after.

The two carriages stopped at the mortal town ahead.

However, these two carriages wouldn’t be needed afterward.

Since they were back in Yan Kingdom and Chen Ye had awakened, there was no need to travel discreetly; they could directly activate the Spiritual Ship and fly back to the Lingyin Sect.