Immortality Begins by Taking Care of Master’s Wife – Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Astonishing Talent, Acknowledged by the Sect Leader

“So~ smooth!”

An uproar swept through the Azure Cloud Hall, filled with strange gazes.

Mu Ling Er’s eyes widened, her mouth agape, her mind went blank, filled with shame and anger.

“Scoundrel!”

Cheng Su Su’s face turned ashen, she slammed the table and stood up.

Smack!
At this moment, Zhou Chen suddenly backhanded Wei Jun, sending him crashing to the ground. Half of Wei Jun’s face swelled up like a pig’s head.

“Insolent!”

Li Shen Tong was furious. He didn’t expect Zhou Chen to dare hit his disciple right in front of him. How arrogant!

Is there no law anymore?!
He was about to make a move but was blocked by Li Chang Feng.

Cheng Su Su, who was originally enraged, was stunned.

Zhou Chen looked at the furious Li Shen Tong and said righteously:
“Wei Jun, in the main hall, dared to insult the pure and innocent Senior Sister Mu with slanderous words. Shouldn’t he be beaten?”

“You scoundrel, you’re twisting the truth! You were the one who said those words about Mu Ling Er!”

Li Shen Tong raged.

“Nonsense, do you have any proof?”

Zhou Chen challenged.

When he said those words, he had lowered his voice. With his cultivation level, he could be sure that no one around could hear him.

“You…”

Li Shen Tong knew that Zhou Chen dared to say this because there was no evidence.

“It’s clear now. Li Fei Hong blocked my path first and then attacked me. I had no choice but to defend myself. Li Fei Hong’s injuries are his own fault. Moreover, his attempt to kill me must be severely punished to uphold discipline!”

Zhou Chen turned to Qing Yu Yao and bowed deeply, saying in a clear voice:
“Sect Leader, please judge fairly and uphold justice for this disciple!”

Qing Yu Yao was speechless. She was certain that Wei Jun wasn’t lying. Zhou Chen must have said those words about Mu Ling Er.

Shameless!
However, no one else probably heard it, and it couldn’t be verified. Besides, a detailed investigation wouldn’t be good for Mu Ling Er’s reputation.

“Enough. The truth of this matter is difficult to discern. It shall not be mentioned again. However, Li Fei Hong blocked the path first and then initiated the attack. Being injured by Zhou Chen is his own doing!”

Qing Yu Yao’s gaze swept over the crowd, her words final.

“Regardless of the reason, privately attacking a fellow disciple within the Azure Cloud Sect is a grave offense. Li Fei Hong is stripped of his True Inheritance Disciple status. After his injuries heal, he will be confined to the Ice Crystal Cave for three months!”

“Yes!”

Li Shen Tong was dissatisfied but helpless. Just the fact that Li Fei Hong struck first was enough.

However, whether Zhou Chen was a spy or not, his rapid strength gain must have a big secret behind it. Even if he couldn’t obtain it, he had to expose Zhou Chen.

Making Zhou Chen a target, maybe he’d be robbed or assassinated the moment he stepped outside. This would be the only way to vent his anger!
“Sect Leader, Zhou Chen has only been in the sect for a year, yet he can severely injure Li Fei Hong with one move. He’s obviously hiding his true strength. He must be a spy!”

Li Shen Tong said, cupping his hands.

As soon as he spoke, curious gazes fell upon Zhou Chen.

When Zhou Chen first joined the sect, he was only at the Seventh Level of Body Refinement. Now, a year later, he could defeat Li Fei Hong, who was at the Fifth Transformation of Body Refinement, in an instant. His improvement was terrifying.

What secret does Zhou Chen have?
Everyone’s eyes flickered. Although they couldn’t do anything to Zhou Chen openly, they could wear masks in private, rob him, kill him, and dispose of the body. Who would know?

This was why Zhou Chen only showed himself to be a prodigy, not a monstrous genius.

Being a prodigy was enough for him to obtain the status, position, and resources he needed. The benefits of being a monstrous genius were not much greater, but the dangers were a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand times greater.

Feeling the burning gazes, Zhou Chen sentenced Li Shen Tong to death in his heart and retorted directly:

“Can’t I cultivate quickly?”

“Which sect rule of the Azure Cloud Sect stipulates that disciples must reveal all their cultivation levels?”

“You say I’m a spy, I say you’re the spy!”

Zhou Chen glared at Li Shen Tong. Since they had already fallen out, he didn’t need to show him any respect.

He suddenly drew his sword and struck.

Boom!
The sharp sword light was like a dragon breaking free from its restraints, slashing straight at Li Shen Tong.

“Insolent!”

Li Shen Tong raised his hand to annihilate the sword light, about to slap Zhou Chen to death.

“Do you think I, Li Chang Feng, don’t exist?”

Li Chang Feng blocked Li Shen Tong. He had disliked this old geezer for a long time. Now that he was looking for trouble again, he really wanted to teach him a lesson.

“Heaven-Splitting Sword!”

Li Shen Tong and Li Chang Feng faced off, but Sect Leader Qing Yu Yao, Heavenly Saber Peak Master Song Hao, and others looked at Zhou Chen in surprise.

The sword strike Zhou Chen just used was the killing move of the Heaven-Splitting Sword Technique, a secret technique of Azure Cloud Peak, which could only be used after reaching a very high level of mastery.

Boom!
Zhou Chen used his sword as a saber and struck again.

“Heavenly Saber, First Style!”

Zhou Chen’s saber strike also targeted Li Shen Tong. Li Shen Tong was distracted by blocking it, and when he tried to attack Zhou Chen, he was blocked by Li Chang Feng.

Zhou Chen’s footsteps shifted, leaving a phantom image behind.

“Lightning Flash Divine Movement Steps!”

Zhou Chen didn’t stop, each move was different.

“Overlord Fist!”

“Emperor Yu’s Axe!”

“Divine Wind Leg!”

“One Yang Finger!”

“One Finger Zen!”

Zhou Chen used eight martial arts techniques in one breath, and each one was a ultimate move that required a very high level of mastery to execute.

At the same time, the aura of his Eighth Transformation of Body Refinement surged, surpassing most True Inheritance Disciples present!

He looked at Li Shen Tong, who was glaring at him: “Peak Master Li, are these martial arts techniques I know from spy sects?”

Li Shen Tong fell silent. All the techniques Zhou Chen used were from the Azure Cloud Sect, including several secret techniques.

Li Chang Feng was both surprised and delighted. He didn’t expect Zhou Chen to have mastered so many techniques quietly. However, there might be some trouble ahead.

There would definitely be people who wanted to take advantage of Zhou Chen.

Others wouldn’t think that Zhou Chen was simply talented and could master so many techniques in a year.

They would definitely think that Zhou Chen had some special treasure.

“Alright, that’s enough for today. Zhou Chen is exceptionally talented. He’s a peerless prodigy of our Azure Cloud Sect, a blessing to our sect!”

Qing Yu Yao stood up, her majestic and sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd, warning:

“No one is to spread news about Zhou Chen. If there’s any leak, you will be severely punished!”

In reality, she knew that with so many people present today, news about Zhou Chen couldn’t be kept secret. In the future, they would have to strengthen their protection of him.

“Yes, Sect Leader!”

“Zhou Chen, come with me!”

Qing Yu Yao said to Zhou Chen.

“Yes!”

Zhou Chen glanced at Li Chang Feng and followed Qing Yu Yao as she left.

Given Qing Yu Yao’s status, if she wanted to harm him, she wouldn’t do it so blatantly.

Arriving at the back hall, Zhou Chen saw Qing Yu Yao standing with her hands behind her back, facing away from him.

Qing Yu Yao had a graceful figure, her hair flowing. The skin of her cheeks was as white as jade. Just looking at her back, one could tell that her title as the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou was well-deserved.

“Sect Leader!”

Zhou Chen bowed and addressed her.

Qing Yu Yao turned around, her bright and beautiful eyes staring straight at Zhou Chen, as if trying to see through him.

Zhou Chen wasn’t afraid and unreservedly looked at Qing Yu Yao’s attractive and voluptuous figure.

“Just like your master, you have quite the guts.”

Sensing Zhou Chen’s gaze, Qing Yu Yao said calmly.

“Sect Leader, you are breathtakingly beautiful, the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. As long as I’m a normal man, I can’t help but want to take a few more glances!”

Zhou Chen said with a smile.

“Smooth talker.”

Qing Yu Yao’s expression remained calm, her emotions unreadable.

“A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind, but pretending to be weak for too long will make you truly weak.”

Looking at Zhou Chen, who was neither servile nor overbearing and even dared to look at her so boldly, Qing Yu Yao said approvingly: “You’ve done well in hiding your edge without hiding your talent!”

Although Zhou Chen had concealed his sharpness, he didn’t hide his talent. He had shown himself to be a genius, which was why he could become a True Inheritance Disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect and shine brightly at the True Inheritance Ceremony.

“Unfortunately, with Li Shen Tong’s outburst today, your edge can no longer be hidden. Whether it’s due to talent or some lucky encounter, your rapid cultivation will definitely attract many people who want to pry into your secrets!”

“Therefore, before your strength is sufficient, try not to leave the Azure Cloud Sect.”

“Thank you for your concern, Sect Leader. I understand!”

Zhou Chen bowed.

In fact, just now, he seemed to be angered by Li Shen Tong and revealed his sharp edge, but he had hidden a lot.

Those who wanted to take advantage of him would only have one outcome:
Death!
“Everyone has their secrets and opportunities. I won’t interfere. However, I guess your rapid cultivation is related to women, right?”

Qing Yu Yao stared straight into Zhou Chen’s eyes with her clear, autumn-water-like gaze:
“Whether it’s talent or some lucky encounter, your rapid cultivation must have required a lot of effort!”

“But you’re so fond of women. I don’t think it’s just a hobby!”

“However, none of the women involved with you have disappeared without a trace. They’re all doing well, both mentally and physically. So you’re not practicing some evil technique like ‘Gather Yin to Supplement Yang’.”

“If it’s just dual cultivation, even if you have a powerful dual cultivation technique, the effect can’t be this good. You must have a special physique that allows you to cultivate faster through women.”

“You are wise, Sect Leader!”

Zhou Chen touched his nose. Although Qing Yu Yao’s guess wasn’t entirely accurate, it wasn’t far off either.

“Actually, your secret isn’t that hard to guess.”

Qing Yu Yao shook her head and said calmly:

“Your past is easy to investigate. You were completely ordinary before marrying Qin Hong Yu, just an ordinary hunter, and not even a good one at that.”

“After Old Man Cao died, you married Qin Hong Yu, and everything changed. You became more capable. That’s when you must have obtained Yi’s Archery from Old Man Cao and started practicing martial arts.”

“You’re right, Sect Leader. When I consummated my marriage with Hong Yu, I felt like I had entered a state of enlightenment. My understanding of everything became incredibly fast.”

“My archery skills improved dramatically, and I even managed to master Yi’s Archery!”

Zhou Chen couldn’t reveal the Wind and Moon Mirror, so he could only fabricate a special physique for himself.

“Your physique is quite unique. In my opinion, it’s no weaker than a Saint Physique, maybe even stronger.”

Qing Yu Yao said: “However, although your physique is special, there are many physiques that are even more unique than yours.”

“Actually, your physique is similar to those like the Mysterious Yin Maiden. It’s just that those physiques belong to women, and dual cultivation helps men improve their strength rapidly.”

“Whereas you can enhance your strength through women.” “I can guess this special physique of yours, and others can too. Be careful of people trying to steal your physique. Some demonesses might be very interested in you and want to drain your essence!”

“Thank you for the warning, Sect Leader. I’ll be careful.”

“Since you have this physique, I won’t interfere with your relationships with women. But remember, you must never stray onto the evil path of ‘Gather Yin to Supplement Yang’. Otherwise, no matter how talented you are, I will have no choice but to cleanse the sect!”

Qing Yu Yao warned Zhou Chen sternly.

“Don’t worry, Sect Leader. With this physique of mine, why would I need to practice ‘Gather Yin to Supplement Yang’?”

Zhou Chen patted his chest, assuring her.

Did this count as getting approval, an imperial decree to pursue women?
No, that’s wrong.

This wasn’t pursuing women, it was cultivation!

“I trust you!”

Qing Yu Yao nodded slightly. Zhou Chen’s physique was indeed much better than ‘Gather Yin to Supplement Yang’.

“These are three Sword Talismans. Each one contains a full-powered strike from me. Even a Nascent Soul Realm expert could be severely injured if they’re caught off guard!”

With a flick of her wrist, Qing Yu Yao sent three Sword Talismans towards Zhou Chen.

“Thank you, Sect Leader.”

Zhou Chen was overjoyed. Nascent Soul Realm experts were those above the Divine Sea Realm, comparable to Golden Core cultivators in the Immortal Path.

For Zhou Chen at his current level, they were definitely powerful weapons.

He loved the Sect Leader to death!

“Go!”

Qing Yu Yao waved her hand, and Zhou Chen bowed and left.

“A year and a half, from an ordinary person to the Eighth Transformation of Body Refinement, maybe even stronger…”

Watching Zhou Chen’s departing figure, Qing Yu Yao’s eyes flickered.

Zhou Chen was young but cunning and sly. Very few of his words were truthful, and he was very good at hiding his true self.

She was 90% sure that the Eighth Transformation of Body Refinement wasn’t Zhou Chen’s full strength.

“At the very least, this cultivation speed is no worse than that of a top-tier Saint Physique, maybe even better…”

Qing Yu Yao shook her head and withdrew her gaze:
“Forget it, let’s wait and see.”

After leaving the Azure Cloud Hall, Zhou Chen met Li Chang Feng and Li Chang Hen, who were waiting for him.

“Master, Senior Sister!”

“You little rascal, you’re hiding quite deep!”

Li Chang Feng scolded him with a smile, not asking why Zhou Chen cultivated so fast. He took Zhou Chen and Li Chang Hen back to Divine Arrow Peak.

“Alright, if you don’t want to die, you better not wander around too much. Don’t bother me if there’s nothing important!”

Li Chang Feng waved his hand, sending Zhou Chen and Li Chang Hen away.

“Master, we’ll take our leave!”

Zhou Chen and Li Chang Hen returned to their respective residences.

“Young Master, are you alright?”

Qin Hong Yu, Celestial Fragrance Fairy, Zhao Shi Rong, and the other four women gathered around Zhou Chen, their eyes filled with concern.

“Something’s wrong! Very wrong!”

Zhou Chen said with a serious expression. Everyone’s hearts sank.

Qin Hong Yu hugged Zhou Chen’s arm, worried: “Brother Chen, what’s wrong? What happened?”

“My young heart has been frightened. Quickly, give me a cup of milk to calm my nerves!”

Zhou Chen clutched his chest and said playfully.

“Phew!”

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and glared at Zhou Chen. He really scared them.

He still wanted to drink milk?

Go drink the northwest wind!

“It seems I have to rely on myself to satisfy my needs!”

Zhou Chen chuckled mischievously, his left hand on Qin Hong Yu, his right hand on Celestial Fragrance Fairy.

“Ah, no…”

“Women always say one thing but mean another!”

Zhou Chen kissed Qin Hong Yu’s rosy cheek:

“When a woman says no, she means yes!”

“You scoundrel!”

Carrying the two beauties into the room, Zhou Chen casually tossed them onto the bed.

Qin Hong Yu tried to escape, but Zhou Chen pinned her down after a few moves, and she could no longer get away.

While Zhou Chen was diligently cultivating, his name became the hottest topic in the Azure Cloud Sect.

Although the Sect Leader had issued a gag order regarding the news from the Azure Cloud Hall.

However, the fact that Zhou Chen had defeated Li Fei Hong in an instant had already spread, and the outcome of the matter was now known as well. Li Fei Hong was stripped of his True Inheritance Disciple status and confined to the Ice Crystal Cave for three months.

Zhou Chen’s prestige soared.

…

Black Dragon Peak.

Li Shen Tong’s expression was very unsightly. First, Han Ye was severely injured by Zhou Chen at the True Inheritance Challenge, then Li Fei Hong was defeated in an instant, and now he had been stripped of his True Inheritance Disciple status.

If that wasn’t enough, they were just disciples.

He didn’t care much about them.

But today, he had lost all face. Especially since Zhou Chen dared to attack him, how lawless! He didn’t put him in his eyes at all.

“Cultivating so fast, I don’t believe it’s just talent. He must have a big secret…”

Li Shen Tong’s eyes flickered. He had a plan.

First, he would expose Zhou Chen’s cultivation level and speed. Countless people would be interested in him, and then he could secretly capture Zhou Chen, torture him for his secrets, and frame someone else.

He had been stuck at the peak of the Divine Sea Realm for thirty years. Without a major opportunity, it would be difficult for him to break through and become a Nascent Soul Realm expert in this lifetime.

Nascent Soul Realm experts had a lifespan of five hundred years.

Once he broke through, it would be like being reborn. He would have plenty of time to pursue higher martial arts!
…

Divine Arrow Peak.

Red Dust Residence.

Qin Hong Yu’s face was flushed, her eyes watery, her emotions overflowing.

She tightly hugged Zhou Chen’s neck with her white and tender arms. They didn’t separate. She kissed Zhou Chen, filled with joy:
“Brother Chen, with the Blood Refinement Pill you gave me and this… dual cultivation, I feel like I can reach the Seventh Level of Body Refinement in ten days at most!”

“Congratulations, Sister Hong Yu.”

Celestial Fragrance Fairy quickly congratulated her. In fact, she was much older than Qin Hong Yu, but she respected the order of arrival. Besides, Qin Hong Yu was considered the main wife.

Although Qin Hong Yu hadn’t had a proper wedding ceremony with Zhou Chen, she was his first woman, accompanying him from humble beginnings.

Even if Qin Hong Yu asked Celestial Fragrance to call her younger sister, Celestial Fragrance Fairy still addressed her as older sister.

Although Qin Hong Yu said she should be called younger sister, in her heart, she enjoyed hearing Celestial Fragrance call her older sister. After all, which woman didn’t desire to be the main wife?

“I can break through so quickly thanks to Sister Tian Xiang’s guidance.”

Qin Hong Yu said gratefully.

In this household, she had the lowest cultivation level. The other women often gave her some pointers.

“Since it’s working so well, let’s keep up the good work and continue cultivating!”

Zhou Chen smiled and pulled Celestial Fragrance Fairy closer.

His legs were occupied, but he still had hands!

The Thunderclap Wish-Fulfilling Hand was ready to go.

“Mmm…”

Celestial Fragrance Fairy trembled, her eyes watery, both loving and afraid.

Time passed leisurely.

For seven days straight, Zhou Chen didn’t leave Divine Arrow Peak. Every day, he tirelessly traveled back and forth between Red Dust Residence and his Senior Sister’s Longing Hate Residence.

Meanwhile, news about him spread secretly. The Sect Leader was furious and launched a thorough investigation, but with so many people involved, it was clearly impossible to find the culprit.

Whoever leaked the news must have been well-prepared. There was no way to trace it back to them.

Zhou Chen didn’t care.

He was growing stronger every day. When he reached the Seventy-Second Transformation, he would be comparable to the Azure Cloud Ancestor and could defeat Divine Sea Realm experts.

Once he mastered all the martial arts techniques he possessed, he would reach the One Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Transformation. He wouldn’t be able to rival Nascent Soul Realm experts, but at least he would have few opponents in the Divine Sea Realm.

Crushing Li Shen Tong would definitely be no problem!

And it would take him no more than four months to master all the techniques he possessed.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen was in high spirits. He wanted to blaze a new trail.

“Let’s go see Senior Sister Ling Er at Spirit Medicine Peak!”

Zhou Chen used his Concealing One’s Tracks supernatural ability to hide his figure and headed towards Spirit Medicine Peak.

He knew that after the incident last time, Peak Master Cheng Su Su of Spirit Medicine Peak definitely wouldn’t welcome him.

“Where is Ling Er?”

Zhou Chen didn’t know where Mu Ling Er lived, so he could only search one place at a time.

Within the Azure Cloud Sect, Zhou Chen didn’t dare to be too bold and use his Divine Sense to search. Although his Divine Sense was powerful, he was still only at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

If he released his Divine Sense, he would definitely be discovered by the Azure Cloud Sect’s experts.

Splash, splash, splash!
Suddenly, Zhou Chen’s ears twitched. He heard the sound of splashing water.

“Could it be Senior Sister Ling Er taking a bath?”

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen’s heart raced with excitement. Last time, he almost succeeded. This time, he wouldn’t fail.

Zhou Chen was confident in himself.

Besides, Mu Ling Er already had feelings for him.

He had the advantage.

Zhou Chen quietly approached and peeked through a crack in the window. The air was misty, and a breathtakingly beautiful, voluptuous, and fair-skinned figure appeared before his eyes.

Zhou Chen gasped, his breath catching in his throat:
“Gasp! It’s Senior Aunt Su Su!”