Free Web NovelChapter 662: Chapter 662 Guests
"I have no use for this, so it’s better to let it fulfill its purpose."
Qin Yue adopted a stance suggesting that if Ye Qingchen refused it, she wouldn’t leave.
Ye Qingchen didn’t stand on ceremony either. "In that case, I’ll accept it."
He picked up the pendant and put it on.
Whether it was their imagination or not, the moment the pendant settled around Ye Qingchen’s neck, its color seemed to brighten considerably.
"Qingchen, I’m heading to bed. You should get some rest too."
The next day, as dawn was just breaking, Elder Yang appeared outside Ye Qingchen’s door.
"Elder Yang, you’re early! I’ll go wake the Young Master!" Xiao Xiao, who had already been waiting for a long time, saw Elder Yang and scurried into the room.
"By the way, Elder Yang, will the Demonic Qi inside the Young Master affect him?" Xiao Xiao asked, approaching Elder Yang while Ye Qingchen was still inside.
Elder Yang stroked his chin and nodded. "If it’s only a small amount of Demonic Qi, it won’t have much of an effect. However, based on my observations yesterday, the Demonic Qi within him is far from small. This trip to the Wuji Immortal Palace is not only to resolve the issue of the Corpse Refining Technique affecting him but also to see if we can find another method to expel this Demonic Qi from his body."
Xiao Xiao’s eyes widened with curiosity. "Another method? Is there already a way to expel the Demonic Qi from the Young Master’s body?"
Elder Yang remained silent.
Xiao Xiao seemed to realize something. "Elder Yang, please just tell me. I’m willing to do anything for the Young Master!"
Elder Yang sighed and patted Xiao Xiao’s shoulder. "You really do worry yourself sick over your Young Master! There is indeed one method I know of that can solve it. It involves transferring the Demonic Qi to another person. However, this method is not advisable. The person who accepts his Demonic Qi will not meet a good end."
Hearing this, Xiao Xiao fell silent, her brow tightly furrowed. "I see..."
Elder Yang glanced at her but said nothing more. This girl... she’ll probably try to do something for Ye Qingchen’s sake. But it’s useless no matter what I say. Her heart is completely devoted to him. Some destinies they must experience for themselves.
When Ye Qingchen came out, he saw them both deep in thought and couldn’t help but approach with a chuckle. "Elder Yang, Xiao Xiao, what are you two talking about? Why the long faces?"
Elder Yang turned to look into the distance. You lucky brat. Finding a girl like her... you should count your blessings.
Xiao Xiao approached with a smile. "It’s nothing, Young Master. Elder Yang has been waiting for quite some time. Let’s go!"
Elder Yang nodded and took a couple of steps forward before suddenly turning back. "By the way, when we get to the Wuji Immortal Palace, do not, under any circumstances, provoke their Saint Heir. That guy is a walking disaster. If he takes notice of us, this trip will be anything but peaceful."
Elder Yang gave Ye Qingchen a meaningful glance.
Ye Qingchen craned his neck. "What? Elder Yang, are you talking about me? Am I the kind of person who causes trouble?"
"Aren’t you?" Elder Yang waved his hand dismissively. "Alright, alright, let’s set off!"
「Wuji Immortal Palace」
The Saint Heir, Wu Chang, was wandering through the Wuji Immortal Palace. Lured by the aroma wafting from the Alchemy Room, he strolled in leisurely.
"Saint Heir, weren’t you at the Jiang Ancient Clan? How have you returned so soon?" an Elixir Master in the Alchemy Room asked, bowing quickly upon seeing Wu Chang.
Wu Chang waved his hand with a smile. "No need for formalities. That place isn’t nearly as fun as coming to see what tasty things you’ve all concocted."
At the very front, Elder Chen, who stood before the Alchemy Furnace, didn’t even turn his head.
"Hey, hey, Elder Chen! I came all this way, and you’re not even going to bring out the good stuff?" Wu Chang said, slapping Elder Chen on the back with a cheerful smile.
Elder Chen frowned. "Saint Heir, the Alchemy Room is a vital area of the Immortal Palace. You shouldn’t be wandering in here. If you get hurt, I’ll be the one in trouble."
Elder Chen had been by Wu Chang’s side since he was a child. One could say he had watched Wu Chang grow up, so their relationship was not at all stiff.
But Wu Chang was completely unconcerned. "Injured? Elder Chen, you’ve got to be kidding. How could I possibly get hurt in here?"
As he spoke, Wu Chang began fiddling with various items, clearly paying no mind to Elder Chen’s warning.
"Saint Heir, there’s nothing good for you here today. Besides, I have to receive some guests, so why don’t you head back for now?"
Elder Chen was trying to shoo him away, but Wu Chang’s eyes suddenly lit up. "Guests? Elder Chen, now that’s a rare sight! You hardly interact with anyone in the Wuji Immortal Palace and don’t really have any friends. And now you’re receiving guests! How curious!"
Wu Chang slung an arm around Elder Chen, the fire of gossip burning brightly in his eyes.
Elder Chen pushed Wu Chang’s hand away. "An old, close friend of mine. His disciple was injured and needs my help."
Wu Chang was quick to respond. "I see! So, when are they arriving? I’m free right now, so I can go get them!"
One could not simply enter the Wuji Immortal Palace at will. Not only did one need an invitation from the palace, but one also had to pass through three checkpoints. Without a guide, visitors could easily lose their lives in one of them.
Normally, there were people specifically assigned to receive guests, but Wu Chang was suddenly eager to meet Elder Chen’s friends.
"Judging by the time, they should be arriving soon," Elder Chen said. "If you wish, Saint Heir, you can go and meet them. They’ll have my letter of invitation."
Wu Chang nodded eagerly. "Alright, alright! You just wait here, Elder Chen!"
Watching Wu Chang leave, Elder Chen finally let out a sigh of relief. "That scourge is finally gone. If he had stayed any longer, he might have blown up my Alchemy Room again."
Elder Chen’s young assistant scratched his head. "Elder Chen, I have a bad feeling about letting the Saint Heir receive your guests. What if he messes things up?"
But Elder Chen waved his hand dismissively. "It’s just greeting some people. The Saint Heir might be mischievous, but he’s not so incompetent that he can’t even do that. Now, enough talk. Increase the fire."
「Outside the Wuji Immortal Palace」
Elder Yang, accompanied by Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao, arrived smoothly at the towering gates of the Wuji Immortal Palace.
Looking at the gates that soared into the clouds, Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but sigh in admiration. "This gate is so impressive! It would be great if we could have one like this at our academy!"
Elder Yang laughed heartily. "If you’re willing to foot the bill, we could certainly have a gate like this one too."
"Actually, I think our gate is pretty good too," Ye Qingchen said with a sheepish smile, waving his hands dismissively.
"Haha! You three must be Elder Chen’s guests!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out from above their heads, and a slender figure descended from the sky.
Xiao Xiao frowned at the sight of Wu Chang, dressed in a white robe, his long white hair draped over his shoulders, and his features delicate.
"Hey! Xiao Xiao! I didn’t expect to see you here! Haha, and I was just wondering where to find you!"
The moment Wu Chang landed, he noticed Xiao Xiao standing to the side, and his eyes immediately lit up.
