Immortality Begins by Taking Care of Master’s Wife – Chapter 115

Chapter 115: Iron Mask Sword Immortal! A Beautiful Master?

“Please, True Disciple Zhou!”
Qiao Bei Ming stepped aside, revealing a prepared sedan chair, personally lifted the curtain, and invited Zhou Chen to board.

Zhou Chen didn’t stand on ceremony and directly sat inside.

The sedan chair was carried by four men, all Body Refinement, Third Level martial artists. Not only was their speed fast, but their movements were also stable and powerful.

It had to be said that power was a good thing.

And in this world of extraordinary abilities, cultivation strength was the greatest power.

……

Yun Meng Restaurant.

The largest restaurant in Yun Meng City, renowned far and wide. However, it was extremely expensive, frequented only by the wealthy and influential. It was considered one of the three major “Gold-Melting Caves” in Yun Meng City.

The other two major “Gold-Melting Caves” were Drunken Dream Restaurant and Yun Xian Pavilion, both brothels comparable to Celestial Fairy Restaurant.

Which man didn’t leave these places emptied out, his pockets light, with nothing left?

Upon Zhou Chen’s arrival, Qiao Bei Ming had already reserved the best private room. Moreover, when Yun Meng Restaurant heard that it was a banquet for Zhou Chen, the manager was exceptionally enthusiastic.

The Azure Cloud Sect was the overlord of both Qingyun and Yun Meng Prefectures. The current Zhou Chen was even more so the Azure Cloud Sect’s highly sought-after unparalleled prodigy, with a limitless future!
“Welcome, True Disciple Zhou and everyone, your presence brings light to our humble establishment, it is our greatest honor!”

The manager, with a plump face and a protruding belly, was a Body Refinement, Ninth Level cultivator. His face was full of smiles, and he looked very flattering.

“You’re too kind, Manager!”

Zhou Chen, like a leader on an inspection tour, arrived at the top floor private room surrounded by Qiao Bei Ming and the others.

Zhou Chen took the main seat without hesitation.

As he sat down, dishes were quickly served, and the private room was filled with the aroma of wine and meat.

Yun Meng Restaurant was located on the edge of Yun Meng Marsh, so naturally, its most famous dishes were various seafood.

The first dish was one of Yun Meng Restaurant’s signature dishes, Live Fish Soup.

The Live Fish Soup was made with a unique Red Dragon Carp from Yun Meng Marsh.

This was a Spirit Fish, a single one worth a hundred taels of silver. Not only was its meat delicious, but it also contained abundant nutrients, capable of enhancing a martial artist’s physique, comparable to a spiritual herb.

The key to the Live Fish Soup was in the word “live.” The Red Dragon Carp, while still alive, was swiftly scaled, gutted, and thrown into warm water.

Because of the swift knife skills, although the fish had lost its internal organs, it still had a breath of life left and would continue to swim in the water.

As the water temperature rose and various flower petals and five-spice seasonings were added, the fish swam amidst the blooming flowers. When the fish stopped, the soup was ready, with a fragrant aroma and the most tender and delicious flavor.

“Not bad!”

Zhou Chen started eating without holding back.

It had to be said that the chefs at Yun Meng Restaurant had excellent skills. The various Spirit Fish, Spirit Eels, and Spirit Shrimp were cooked to perfection in color, aroma, and taste, making one’s appetite soar.

At this time.

Two beautiful women gracefully walked in from outside and bowed to Zhou Chen:
“We are Yun Qing（and Feng Wu）, greetings to True Disciple Zhou!”

“True Disciple Zhou, these two are the top courtesans from Drunken Dream Restaurant, specially invited to serve you.” Qiao Bei Ming explained.

“You’re thoughtful!”

Zhou Chen nodded and looked at the two beauties:

“No need for formalities!”

“Thank you, True Disciple Zhou!”

The two women gracefully came to Zhou Chen’s side, one on each side, to serve him. A faint, fragrant aroma wafted into his nose, complementing the delicious food and wine. It had to be said that it made one feel comfortable all over.

After a satisfying meal, Qiao Bei Ming invited Zhou Chen to Drunken Dream Restaurant to rest.

Unable to refuse the kind invitation and seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Chen, with the two beauties in his arms, took a sedan chair to Drunken Dream Restaurant to inspect its quality.

How did it compare to Celestial Fairy Restaurant in Qingyun City and Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion in Blazing Dragon City?
Inside Drunken Dream Restaurant.

Zhou Chen looked at the dozens of beauties in front of him, his heart stirred slightly. It seemed that his reputation for “taking on ten” was widely known.

Zhou Chen chose over ten beauties he liked and tested them one by one.

……

The sounds of panting in Drunken Dream Restaurant continued until dawn, when the candlelight automatically extinguished, and the sounds gradually subsided.

Qiao Bei Ming sat on the edge of the bed, ignoring the two women serving him, and looked at the rising sun outside the window, feeling refreshed.

He felt a sense of relief as if a heavy burden had finally been lifted from his heart.

Because of that incident in Qing He City, he hadn’t slept well for two years, always afraid that Zhou Chen might come to seek revenge one day.

Although he had no personal grudge against Zhou Chen, Bai Gui Nong, Bai Shi Kang, and the Branch Master of the Qing He branch were all members of his Salt Gang.

Now, the matter was finally completely resolved.

Although this banquet cost him a lot of money, more than ten thousand taels, it was nothing to him, completely worth it.

Qiao Bei Ming got dressed and got out of bed.

He didn’t know when Zhou Chen would wake up, but he definitely had to get up before Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen didn’t sleep until noon and got out of bed directly.

He put on his clothes and left the room with steady steps.

In the room, more than ten beauties from Drunken Dream Restaurant were lying scattered, their bodies covered in fragrant sweat, their faces full of satisfaction, sound asleep.

“Good morning, True Disciple Zhou!”

Qiao Bei Ming, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately greeted him with a smile: “I’ve prepared breakfast, True Disciple Zhou, please come this way!”

“Okay!”

Zhou Chen had breakfast, served by several beauties, and then got up to leave.

“Gang Leader Qiao, thank you for your hospitality, I have something to attend to, farewell!”

“Since True Disciple Zhou has something to do, I won’t dare to keep you, you’re welcome to come and enjoy yourself anytime!”

Qiao Bei Ming saw Zhou Chen out.

Just as he stepped out the door, Zhou Chen saw a man quickly approaching him, obviously having been waiting for him for a long time.

“This humble one is Jia Zhen, a steward of the Azure Cloud Sect, greetings to Senior Brother Zhou!”

“What’s the matter?”

Zhou Chen looked at the man in front of him and asked.

“Senior Brother Zhou, the Sect Master sent a message saying that there’s an urgent matter and she needs to see you.”

Jia Zhen said: “Yesterday, when I heard news about Senior Brother, I immediately sent a message back. I believe the Sect Master will soon send further instructions!”

“The Sect Master is looking for me?”

Zhou Chen thought for a moment, could it be because of the Blazing Dragon Valley incident?

Swish!
Zhou Chen sensed a sword light flying towards him at high speed. In the blink of an eye, it landed in front of him, revealing Qing Yu Yao’s cold and elegant, slender and beautiful figure.

“Sect Master!”

“This humble one is Qiao Bei Ming, greetings to Sect Master Qing!”

Qiao Bei Ming’s heart trembled. He didn’t expect Qing Yu Yao to personally come to find Zhou Chen. It showed Zhou Chen’s status within the Azure Cloud Sect.

Qing Yu Yao slightly nodded to Qiao Bei Ming and looked at Zhou Chen:
“Come with me, I have something to ask you!”

“Okay!”

Zhou Chen nodded. He felt a tightness on his shoulder as Qing Yu Yao’s delicate hand grabbed him, and in an instant, they disappeared from Yun Meng City.

Above Yun Meng Marsh, inside a small boat, Zhou Chen and Qing Yu Yao sat facing each other. A faint fragrance filled the cabin.

Zhou Chen looked at the beautiful and jade-like Sect Master in front of him.

The Sect Master’s beautiful and profound eyes looked Zhou Chen up and down:

“Have you broken through to the Divine Power Realm?”

“No!”

Zhou Chen shook his head, but it was coming soon.

“Are you Ding Xiu?”

Qing Yu Yao’s beautiful eyes stared intently at Zhou Chen. The Ding Xiu who had caused chaos in the Blazing Dragon Valley matched Zhou Chen in all aspects except for strength.

But maybe Zhou Chen was really hiding his true strength and possessed that level of power.

Qing Yu Yao thought of Li Shen Tong colluding with the two elders of the Blazing Dragon Valley to ambush Cheng Su Su and Zhou Chen. In the end, the two were safe and sound, while Li Shen Tong and the two Peak Divine Sea Realm experts were completely wiped out.

Their bodies were even destroyed afterward.

Adding all the suspicious points together, Qing Yu Yao was at least forty percent sure that Zhou Chen was Ding Xiu.

“Does it matter?”

Looking at Qing Yu Yao’s beautiful face, Zhou Chen pondered her intention for urgently seeking him out. Was it just to confirm if he was Ding Xiu?

“Do you know the Unbounded Sword Sect?”

Qing Yu Yao’s eyes were complex, with surprise and shock. Although she had guessed it might be Zhou Chen, hearing the answer from him was still shocking.

Although Zhou Chen didn’t answer directly, Qing Yu Yao knew he was Ding Xiu.

“The Unbounded Sword Sect?”

Zhou Chen frowned and said:

“I’ve heard a little about it. They are the overlord of North Mountain Path, controlling one of the eight paths, with immense power and countless experts. They are one of the dominant sects in the Great Qian Dynasty!”

“That’s right!”

Qing Yu Yao nodded slightly and sighed:
“Compared to the Unbounded Sword Sect, the Azure Cloud Sect is like an ant to an elephant, a world of difference!”

“You should know that above High-Level Martial Arts, there are Unparalleled Divine Arts. The Azure Cloud Sect doesn’t have any Unparalleled Divine Arts, but the Unbounded Sword Sect has more than one!”

“One Unparalleled Divine Art is stronger than ten High-Level Martial Arts combined. To become a true expert, you need not only talent but also resources!”

“Wealth, companions, Dharma, and land are all resources.”

“Although the talent you’ve shown before is good, it’s not enough, so I didn’t tell you about the Unbounded Sword Sect!”

“But I didn’t expect your talent to be so terrifying. Cultivating both Immortal and Martial Paths, you’ve reached this level on your own. The Azure Cloud Sect can’t offer you much help.”

“Therefore, I want to recommend you to the Unbounded Sword Sect.”

“With your talent, only in the Unbounded Sword Sect can you receive better training and fully develop your potential.”

“The Unbounded Sword Sect controls one of the eight paths, governing nine provinces and seventy-two prefectures, with a population of trillions. It’s not only a Martial Dao sect but also a major Immortal Dao sect!”

“Inside, both Immortal and Martial Paths coexist. Almost all geniuses with good spiritual roots from the nine provinces and seventy-two prefectures are in the Unbounded Sword Sect.”

“Especially, the Unbounded Sword Sect currently has only one Sword Son. With your talent, you have a good chance of becoming the other Sword Son, which is equivalent to being the Holy Son!”

“Sword Son? Holy Son?”

Zhou Chen’s eyes flickered, he was somewhat tempted.

Especially now that he lacked Five Elements Immortal Dao cultivation methods, and since the Unbounded Sword Sect was also an Immortal Dao sect, they most likely had good Five Elements cultivation methods.

“The Unbounded Sword Sect has two Sword Sons in each generation, one male and one female. The male is the Holy Son, and the female is the Holy Maiden. Both are candidates for the Sect Master position, and the final victor becomes the Sect Master.”

“The current Holy Maiden is Zhao Han Yi, the Iron Mask Sword Immortal, who ranks first on both the North Mountain Path Prodigy Ranking and the Hundred Flowers Ranking. It’s said that when Zhao Han Yi was born, a celestial phenomenon occurred, with ten thousand swords bowing to her. She possesses the Unbounded Sword Physique.”

“Such a celestial phenomenon shocked everyone, and countless people fought over her, even alarming the Sect Master of the Unbounded Sword Sect, who personally brought her back to the sect for training!”

“It’s said that she started practicing martial arts at the age of three, mastered the Unbounded Sword Sect’s Unparalleled Divine Art, the Unbounded Sword, at the age of nine, and possesses two Variant Spiritual Roots, Lightning and Ice. Cultivating both Immortal and Martial Paths, she surpasses all her peers!”

“Because she likes to wear an iron mask, she’s known as the Iron Mask Sword Immortal……”

“Iron Mask Sword Immortal Zhao Han Yi?”

Zhou Chen’s eyes were a bit strange. If he guessed correctly, the iron-masked woman he saw slaying the Flood Dragon in Yun Meng Marsh yesterday should be this Sword Son Zhao Han Yi. “Are you tempted?”

Seeing the strange look in Zhou Chen’s eyes, Qing Yu Yao thought he was attracted to Zhao Han Yi and couldn’t help but smile:

“Although you’re quite something now, you’re still far from her level. Unless you become the Unbounded Sword Sect’s Sword Son, you might have a chance to get close to her!”

“Sect Master, you look really beautiful when you smile!”

Zhou Chen looked at Qing Yu Yao’s smile and was somewhat mesmerized.

It seemed like it was the first time he had seen her smile!

The smile on Qing Yu Yao’s face froze, she glared at Zhou Chen and said:
“The Unbounded Sword Sect’s disciple recruitment is in a month. That’s why I was in such a hurry to find you. Whether you want to go or not, you need to decide soon!”

“As for the Azure Cloud Sect and Li Chang Feng, you don’t need to worry about them. Because if you join the Unbounded Sword Sect and become the Sword Son, it will be beneficial to the Azure Cloud Sect and your Master, with no harm at all!”

“I’ll go! I’ll definitely secure the position of Sword Son in the Unbounded Sword Sect!”

Zhou Chen didn’t hesitate. It was like graduating from high school and going to university, and the Unbounded Sword Sect was like the top universities. Why wouldn’t he go?
He really needed Five Elements Immortal Cultivation methods now. He might be able to find them on his own, but how long would it take?
He might even have to fight and kill for them, and the ones he found might be incomplete.

Now there was a major Immortal Cultivation sect right in front of him.

Why would he go far and wide to find cultivation methods himself?

Even if the Unbounded Sword Sect didn’t have suitable ones, wouldn’t it be easy for them to find a Five Elements Immortal Cultivation method for him with their strength?

“Alright, then let’s not delay any further, we’ll set off now.”

Qing Yu Yao was efficient and decisive, taking Zhou Chen on the flying boat towards North Mountain City, where North Mountain Path was located.

“Sect Master, on the way to North Mountain City, we’ll pass by Quan Tian Prefecture, where the Heavenly Sword Sect is located. Please wait for me there. I have something to do, it will only take two days at most!”

Zhou Chen had promised Jian Xiong and Gu Chang Ying that he would visit them. A man had to keep his word. Moreover, he wanted to borrow the Heavenly Sword Sect’s martial arts techniques.

Although the Unbounded Sword Sect certainly had more martial arts manuals than the combined total of the Azure Cloud Sect, Blazing Dragon Valley, and Heavenly Sword Sect, he hadn’t gotten his hands on them yet.

A bird in hand was worth two in the bush.

With the Heavenly Sword Sect’s martial arts, he could reach the Great Perfection of Body Refinement, Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Transformations.

However, Zhou Chen wouldn’t let go of the Unbounded Sword Sect’s Unparalleled Divine Arts either.

Body Refinement, Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Transformations, including the main cultivation method, meant three hundred and sixty-six martial arts techniques, equivalent to three hundred and sixty-six slots.

Even if Zhou Chen’s slots were full, if he had Unparalleled Divine Arts, he could still cultivate them. The powerful techniques would replace the weakest ones.

“Are you going to cause trouble at the Heavenly Sword Sect?”

Qing Yu Yao’s eyes narrowed. Zhou Chen had previously turned the Blazing Dragon Valley upside down, but the Azure Cloud Sect and Heavenly Sword Sect didn’t have any major grudges.

“Don’t worry, Sect Master, I’m just going to borrow their martial arts manuals!”

Zhou Chen didn’t hide anything, giving Qing Yu Yao a reassuring look:

“Don’t worry, Sect Master, I won’t cause any commotion!”

After the Blazing Dragon Valley incident, Zhou Chen had a clear understanding of his own strength. The Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn’t be able to detect him!

“As long as you know what you’re doing.”

Qing Yu Yao thought for a moment and took out twelve manuals:

“These are my personal martial arts techniques, if you need any, take them!”

“Thank you, Sect Master!”

Zhou Chen was overjoyed and took the manuals, immediately starting to read them.

Qing Yu Yao watched Zhou Chen reading the manuals, a flash of brilliance in her eyes.

The Azure Cloud Sect had so many martial arts techniques that weren’t enough for Zhou Chen to practice, even the Blazing Dragon Valley’s techniques were robbed, yet Zhou Chen still wanted to get his hands on the Heavenly Sword Sect’s techniques.

Although she didn’t know how many Zhou Chen had mastered, it was definitely a lot.

And looking at Zhou Chen reading the manuals, it seemed he also had a photographic memory.

“What a monster!”

Qing Yu Yao felt that comparing herself to him was pointless.

Indeed.

If hard work was enough, why would we need talent?
Not long after.

Zhou Chen finished reading and returned the manuals to the Sect Master after recording them.

Looking at the Sect Master’s cold and beautiful face, with her faint fragrance lingering in the air, Zhou Chen felt restless but couldn’t let Huo Yao Yao, Leng Yue, and the others out to play with him.

He could only accompany them in his soul within the Wind and Moon Mirror space, cultivating and comprehending the profound mysteries of the Great Dao.

Qing Yu Yao seemed to sense the awkwardness in the air and said softly:
“When I was young, I knew the previous Holy Maiden of the Unbounded Sword Sect, Huangfu Yue Yao. Although she failed to become the Sect Master, she is the Vice Sect Master, holding a high and powerful position in the sect.”

“When we arrive in North Mountain City, I’ll ask her for a meeting. I believe with your talent, she will definitely value you and might even accept you as her disciple!”

Zhou Chen’s eyes flickered, was she trying to find him a beautiful master?

Zhou Chen didn’t refuse.

It was always good to have a backer.

Zhou Chen remembered the Sect Master’s kindness and would repay her well in the future.

Yun Meng Prefecture bordered Quan Tian Prefecture.

After arriving in Quan Tian Prefecture, Qing Yu Yao put away the flying boat, concealed her presence, and went to Heavenly Sword City with Zhou Chen.

After all, her identity was sensitive. If Zhou Chen caused trouble in the Heavenly Sword Sect and she happened to be there, it would be difficult to explain.

It was better not to be discovered, which could save a lot of trouble.

Zhou Chen took out the short sword Jian Xiong had given him and went to the Number Seven Pawnshop. He was led to a secluded courtyard to stay.

At dusk.

Jian Xiong and Gu Chang Ying arrived quietly. Zhou Chen picked them up and carried them straight into the room, throwing them onto the couch before pouncing on them.

……

Sounds of panting echoed from the quiet courtyard. Qing Yu Yao, who was secretly watching over Zhou Chen’s safety, was dumbfounded, her heart in turmoil.

She never imagined that Zhou Chen was so capable, having conquered both True Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

“Who said he couldn’t reach that far? Pfft!”

Qing Yu Yao spat in her heart and turned to leave.

No wonder Zhou Chen’s cultivation progressed so quickly.

He had truly maximized his special talent.

“Could it be that Junior Sister Cheng also……”

Qing Yu Yao suddenly remembered the last time Zhou Chen and Cheng Su Su were ambushed. When she went to investigate, she saw how Zhou Chen and Cheng Su Su looked.

At that time, Cheng Su Su’s face was flushed. She thought it was because of the injury, but now it seemed that it wasn’t an injury at all, but clearly the surge of spring passion.

……

The next day.

Zhou Chen looked at Jian Xiong, who was embracing him in her arms, and Gu Chang Ying, who was filled with passion, and told them about his idea of borrowing the Heavenly Sword Sect’s manuals.

“The Scripture Depository might be guarded by Nascent Soul Realm experts. How about we borrow them out one by one for you? Although it’s slow, it’s safer……”

Jian Xiong was a bit worried. As for Zhou Chen wanting to read the manuals, she didn’t care at all.

Last night, she had already told Zhou Chen all the martial arts techniques she knew.

Gu Chang Ying was the same.

Therefore.

Last night, Zhou Chen had gained sixteen more martial arts techniques. It was mainly because Jian Xiong and Gu Chang Ying had some overlapping techniques.

“Don’t worry, I have a way!”

Zhou Chen briefly explained. After obtaining Jian Xiong’s consent, he transformed into Gu Chang Ying’s appearance.

At the same time.

Zhou Chen spent 252,000 Romance Points to master all twenty-eight martial arts techniques he had obtained from the Sect Master and the two women.

Gu Chang Ying continued to lie down and rest. Zhou Chen had been very “energetic” with her last night, and she had no strength left in her body.

Her front and back were still faintly aching. She had cried all night, her eyes were swollen and red, with tears streaming down her face.

“Have a good rest!”

Zhou Chen and Jian Xiong left. With Jian Xiong leading the way, Zhou Chen, disguised as Gu Chang Ying, arrived at the Scripture Depository without any obstacles.

Just like in the Blazing Dragon Valley, there were no surprises.

The Nascent Soul Realm old fellow guarding the door couldn’t see through the disguise at all. Especially after Zhou Chen obtained the Myriad Forms Divine Art, his transformation abilities were countless times stronger than before.

Zhou Chen spent most of the day recording all the remaining sixty-six martial arts techniques of the Heavenly Sword Sect and then left with Jian Xiong.

The entire process was incredibly smooth, but Jian Xiong was terrified. It wasn’t until they returned to the courtyard that the heavy stone in her heart finally landed.

It was so thrilling!
Jian Ling Tian: You traitorous disciple, siding with outsiders and calling it thrilling?

“Young Master, Senior Sister, are you alright?”

Gu Chang Ying had also been on tenterhooks all day. If Zhou Chen had been discovered, she might have been implicated.

“Don’t worry, with me in charge, success is guaranteed!”

“Thank you for your hard work, I’ll make it up to you tonight!”

After a night of madness, Zhou Chen bid farewell to Jian Xiong, Gu Chang Ying, and Qing Yu Yao, quietly leaving Heavenly Sword City to embark on a new journey.

……

Half a month later.

Zhou Chen and Qing Yu Yao arrived in North Mountain City, exhausted from their journey.

Seeing North Mountain City, Zhou Chen finally understood what a true behemoth was.

It could only be described with two words:

Shocking!

When Zhou Chen saw Qingyun City before, although it was large and somewhat shocking, it was far from this level.

As a Path City, North Mountain City’s grandeur and magnificence were beyond imagination. It was said that this city alone had a population of hundreds of millions!

Truly terrifying!
If it weren’t for a fantasy world, such a giant city would be difficult to exist. Just the consumption of resources alone would be a challenge to supply.

But here, there were storage pouches and storage rings.

Zhou Chen looked at this giant city and noticed many figures who seemed as shocked as they were.

These people were obviously also visiting North Mountain City for the first time.

“It seems they are also here to participate in the Unbounded Sword Sect’s disciple selection!”

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

“Let’s go! Let’s enter the city!”

Qing Yu Yao spoke.

The Unbounded Sword Sect’s disciple selection was still ten days away. She took Zhou Chen to a medium-sized inn to stay and then wrote a letter to Huangfu Yue Yao.

“The previous Holy Maiden……”

Zhou Chen’s eyes flickered, he was very curious.