Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Bloodbath
After Zhang Ji said those words, everyone in the area fell silent as Murong Yunlan and Zhao Xiaoya immediately began to behave themselves.
âAhem, I just arrived and Iâm getting ready to go in.â
Chen Chen coughed lightly twice to hide his embarrassment.
Zhang Ji saw this and wanted to say something, but he grew timid and wimped out when he noticed Chen Chen glaring at him ferociously.
âLetâs talk about the rest later and go in first.â
Chen Chen then opened the door of the courtyard.
âPlease come in, everyone.â
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A few moments later, the four of them sat in the living room of the courtyard.
Zhao Xiaoya was the first to speak.
âSenior Brother Chen Chen, thank you so much for coming the other night. Otherwise, I might not have survived at all. Last night, I didnât have the time to thank you personally because I wasnât feeling too well. Please forgive me, Senior Brother Chen Chen.â
âIt doesnât matter, weâre disciples of the same clan.â Chen Chen waved his hand. His tone was calm and he was behaving just like her Senior Brother.
To be honest, the only way he could speak normally after hearing the conversation between the two women was to stay in this position. Otherwise, he couldnât help but act nervous.
âThere is no way I can repay your kindness for saving my life. Senior Brother Chen Chen, if you have any requests in the future, I will not fail to oblige.â
After she finished speaking, Zhao Xiaoya glanced at Chen Chen as she seemed to be hinting at something.
Chen Chen blushed and hurriedly turned his head to look at Murong Yunlan.
âJunior Sister Murong⊠you are?â
He clearly knew what she was there for but he still had to pretend like he didnât know. Otherwise, they wouldnât have a way out.
Upon hearing his words, Murong Yunlan smiled and stood up. She lowered her head with a shy expression on her face, and took out a robe from the storage bag she had brought with her.
âSenior Brother, you helped me out of a troublesome situation that day and I remember your kindness dearly. Autumn is about to begin soon and I made a special robe for you, Senior Brother, I hope you wonât mind it.â
After she spoke, Murong Yunlan walked up to Chen Chen and personally handed him the robe.
For some reason at this moment, the living room plunged into coldness.
Zhang Ji sat in the corner, keeping his eyes glued onto the floor, as if there were an ant on the floor.
âJunior Sister⊠youâre so thoughtful.â
Chen Chen grabbed the robe and placed it in his storage ring. Since she had made it personally, he couldnât bring himself to turn it down.
Zhao Xiaoya looked tough on the surface but was actually gentle by nature while Murong Yunlan was the exact opposite. Both of them were beautiful.
Unfortunately, if the threat of the Tianyun Clan had not been eradicated, he would not be in the mood to fall in love. Otherwise, if his spouse died in the future, he would be really miserable.
Ahem, besides, he was only 16 years old and his body had not fully developed yetâŠ
âJunior Sister Murong, youâre from a rich family. I didnât expect that youâd know how to sew but this is ultimately just a trivial skill. Donât hamper your cultivation because of this.â
Standing at the side, Zhao Xiaoya remarked in a clear and cold voice as she glanced at Murong Yunlan with jealousy and envy in her eyes.
Due to the fact that she came in a hurry, she did not have a chance to prepare a gift. There were a lot of valuable things in her storage bag, but they couldnât be compared to a handmade robe!
âHmph! Cunning little girl! Is it a big deal that you know how to sew!? Iâll go back and learn how to sew too!â
On the other hand, Murong Yunlan maintained a look of composure as she answered, âYou donât have to worry, Senior Sister. The supreme elder of the clan has already taken me in as a disciple. Also, needlework may be a trivial skill but it trains oneâs patience and allows one to control their temper.â
Watching the two girls continuously take jabs at each other, Chen Chen glowered at Zhang Ji furiously.
As his underling, Zhang Ji ought to intervene and say something to ease the awkwardness of the situation.
But what is this kid doing?
He was still immersed in looking at the ground with his head hung low!
âThis kid canât be taught!â
Just when Chen Chen was thinking about how to deal with the next situation, a clear voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
âSenior Sister Zhao, things wonât stay the same forever, donât bully the weak!â
As soon as his voice sounded, everyone in the room fell silent; it was so quiet that they could hear a pin drop. Murong Yunlanâs pretty face instantly became extremely flushed as she wished she could dig a hole in the ground and jump into it.
Chen Chenâs mentality was incredible!
âThe repeater, the morning glory, has begun again. Canât you wait until theyâve left?â
âAre you saying this now because you donât think itâs embarrassing enough!?â
Although Chen Chen broke down mentally, he had lived through two lifetimes after all. He explained in a thick-skinned manner, âIâm rearing a flower demon in the medicinal herb field which likes to spout nonsense. Everyone, please donât mind.â
After he finished speaking, the morning glory spoke again. This time, its voice was extremely low, mimicking Zhao Xiaoyaâs voice.
âJunior Sister Murong, I advise you to avoid coming to this main peak too often. Donât disturb Senior Brother Chen.â
After hearing those words, Chen Chen rolled his eyes and leaned back in his chair.
âForget it, do what you want. I give up on healing you too. None of my underlings are reliable.â
There was an extremely awkward ambiance in the main hall. Apart from Chen Chen, the other three were staring at the ceiling.
After a long while, Murong Yunlan couldnât take being in the room anymore. With a flushed face, she stood up and said, âSenior Brother Chen Chen, I have to go back to cultivate. Goodbye.â
Moments after she spoke, Zhao Xiaoya stood up too.
âSenior Brother, I also have to go back to take my medicine. Goodbye.â
After Zhao Xiaoya finished speaking, the two girls hurriedly dashed out of the courtyard before Chen Chen answered, for fear that the morning glory in the medicinal herb field would say something that would make them feel ashamed of themselves again.
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After the two women left, Zhang Ji carefully raised his head, and heaved a long sigh of relief.
Watching Zhang Ji, Chen Chen flew into a rage. It was his first time encountering such a daft underling!
âAlso, what do you mean you look scared? You almost made your sister marry me back then, thatâs all. Do you have to be so scared!?â
âBrother! Itâs the same as I imagined at first! An intense scene!â
Zhang Ji patted his chest with a solemn expression.
âEnough, donât talk to me about this nonsense. How are you getting on with what I instructed you to do?â Chen Chen asked, hurriedly changing the subject as he didnât want to talk about that nonsense anymore.
Hearing Chen Chenâs question, Zhang Jiâs expression instantly crumbled.
âBig brother, I did as you instructed, and as a result, I failed to warn that alchemy elder. Instead, he made that potion extraordinarily successfulâŠâ
Chen Chen secretly heaved a sigh of relief after hearing his words. He didnât mess up after all, and the outcome was just like what Chen Chen expected.
âSo did he give you something?â Chen Chen asked again.
He remembered that the system mentioned that the alchemy elder would give two Foundation-Building Elixirs and some other book.
Hearing Chen Chenâs words, Zhang Ji waved his hand and answered, âBrother, he said that he wanted to give me Foundation-Building Elixirs for thanking me! But how can I accept his own items? After all, he has offended you, Brother! So, in the end, I didnât accept it and even scolded him on the spot! However, donât worry because I didnât mention your name!â
After he spoke, Zhang Ji put on a proud expression, as if he was waiting to be praised.
After hearing his words, Chen Chen looked at the ceiling, unsure of what to say.
After a long time, he finally responded, âZhang Ji, come to my place to study for two hours every night from now on. You have to be educated. Also, in the future, go out and communicate with others more often, otherwise, youâll become a fool, do you understand?â
âOkay, but Brother, after I scolded him, the alchemy elder told me that I have quite a character and he even insisted on taking me as his disciple. I thought that Iâd be acknowledging a thief as my teacher if I agreed so I turned him down but he insisted and even informed the entire clan. I came to see you because of this matter. Brother, can you tell him not to accept me as a disciple?â
Zhang Ji looked extra aggrieved.
Chen Chen looked at him, slammed the table, and then hollered furiously, âNo!â
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