“So you are Ye Chu? The newly recruited disciple of Qingmi Mountain?” A group of people stood before Ye Chu, each dressed in splendid robes, their auras quite formidable. Their gazes moved over Ye Chu, carrying a hint of condescending scrutiny.
This group consisted of disciples from the various peaks of Qingmi Mountain. Golden Doll had led Ye Chu and the others along the Heavenly Prodigy Path, bringing them to Qingmi Mountain’s branch territory in Weiyang Region.
This branch of Qingmi Mountain held sway over the area, controlling numerous mineral deposits in the surroundings, making it a moderately sized faction here.
Naturally, as disciples of Qingmi Mountain, they were inherently arrogant and untamed. Upon hearing that someone from that madman peak, Wuxin Peak, had been named a Qingmi Mountain disciple, they had long been dissatisfied.
There were only a handful of quotas for Qingmi Mountain disciples. What possible skill could this person have, who was currently seen merely touring the mountains and rivers with three peerless beauties?
They refused to accept it! Disciples from their various peaks had been frantically scouring the outside world for resources to transport back to Qingmi Mountain, amassing countless merits. So why on earth should a madman be granted the title of Qingmi Mountain disciple?
The status of a Qingmi Mountain disciple was exceedingly prestigious, representing a core figure revered by all peaks of Qingmi Mountain. There were only a limited number of core disciples across the one hundred and eight peaks. What qualification did this seemingly young master type have to snatch away one of their positions?
“Is this how you treat a Qingmi Mountain disciple?” Ye Chu stared at the group, a smile still playing on his lips. In his heart, however, he was cursing Golden Doll furiously. After dumping him at the Qingmi Mountain branch territory, Golden Doll had vanished without a trace. Clearly, Golden Doll had a grudge against this group, though Ye Chu had no idea what heaven-condemned deeds he had committed. That fellow certainly ran fast, but this bunch had directed all their resentment towards him instead.
“In Weiyang Region, you must follow the rules of Weiyang Region. Here, there is no status, only ability. We submit to whoever has the greatest ability.” Several cultivators stared at Ye Chu, their presence exerting a subtle oppressive pressure on him. “As long as you prove you possess the capabilities of a Qingmi Mountain disciple, we will naturally treat you with respect.”
Seeing that several of them seemed ready to make a move, Ye Chu rolled his eyes. “Are you all mad?”
Ye Chu did not speak. He reached out and took Yang Hui’s hand, completely ignoring the group’s anger, and said calmly, “Arrange the finest guest rooms here for us.”
“You…” Before the group could finish speaking, Ye Chu directly tossed out a token, which flew into one person’s hands. “If you are dissatisfied, go discuss it with the peak masters of each peak. But for now, please do as this young master says.”
After speaking, Ye Chu simply ignored them, leaving them to turn pale with anger. A group of disciples gritted their teeth, staring at Ye Chu, but upon looking at the token in their hands, they bit their lips. “Go and arrange the guest rooms!”
Watching the disciples arrange their rooms, their faces dark and expressions furious, Ye Jingyun giggled at Ye Chu after they left. “You are quite adept at bullying others with borrowed authority, aren’t you?”
Ye Chu shrugged. “Did you think I really wasted my time in Yao City? The foundations I laid back then were not for nothing.”
“…” Ye Jingyun gave Ye Chu a disdainful look before smiling. “Still, you have thoroughly offended them now. Since that is the case, you might as well beat them into submission.”
“I am a person who yearns for peace, fundamentally different from you violent types. Let us not speak of fighting and killing anymore. Even hearing it feels like it pollutes my ears,” Ye Chu said, looking at Ye Jingyun very seriously.
“Get lost!” Ye Jingyun could not help but kick at Ye Chu with her slender legs. Ye Chu reached out and caught it. Looking at this long, sensual leg, he could not resist giving it a rather brazen stroke.
Ye Jingyun swiftly pulled her leg back, glaring at Ye Chu with utter disdain. “No wonder people look down on you. If you cannot even resist a bit of feminine charm, what prospects could you possibly have?”
Ye Chu shrugged, paying Ye Jingyun no mind. He toyed with the token in his hand, thinking that the item was truly useful. Bullying others with authority was quite effective. Ye Chu was even considering whether to use the token to summon a woman to keep him company for the night.
Seeing Ye Jingyun in his room once more, Ye Chu was momentarily stunned. “This is a Qingmi Mountain branch territory. There are plenty of rooms, and it is absolutely safe. In a place like this, you surely are not planning to hog my bed again, are you?”
“Do you have any objections? This young lady is willing to stay with you. It is your good fortune,” Ye Jingyun said, glaring at him. “Besides, if I do not keep an eye on you, heaven knows how you would ruin Yang Hui!”
“…” Ye Chu forced himself to take deep breaths, maintaining his composure as he watched the woman rest her pair of seductive legs along the edge of the bed. Her long legs and slender waist formed a perfect curve that made one’s blood run hot.
“You will bear the consequences!” Ye Chu said, staring at Ye Jingyun. “Do you really think I am some paragon of chastity?”
“No problem! If you dare, then go ahead!” Ye Jingyun giggled. The Ye family’s supreme treasure appeared in her hand, a long sword flashing past in an instant.
Seeing Ye Chu standing there gritting his teeth, Ye Jingyun was exceedingly smug. “What sort of place is Qingmi Mountain? Judging by your appearance, your status there must not be low. Although that group was displeased with you, once you produced the token, they actually had to swallow their grievances.”
“Qingmi Mountain is where I inherited my teachings,” Ye Chu did not bother to hide it. “It is the place where the Saint of Love once ended his life. Later, a peerless expert went there and had his one hundred and eight disciples settle across the mountain. It can be considered a hidden sanctuary in the Domain of Love. Within it are one hundred and eight peaks, each independent. Among the disciples of all peaks, only a select few obtain the special status of a Qingmi Mountain disciple. This signifies that they are disciples recognised by all peaks of Qingmi Mountain, their status far surpassing that of ordinary peak disciples. Therefore, even though they resent me, upon seeing me toss out the token, they could only endure it.”
Ye Jingyun’s eyes lit up. She had not expected such a place to exist in the Qing Domain. However, she had not realised Ye Chu came from such an extraordinary background. No wonder he had been rather unimpressed by the Ye family’s recruitment attempts.
“I have heard you mention Wuxin Peak many times. Do you come from that peak? Is your peak the strongest among them all?” Ye Jingyun asked curiously, thinking that otherwise, how could Ye Chu have become a Qingmi Mountain disciple.
“No!” Wuxin Peak did not participate in the peak rankings. Ye Chu had no idea how strong the Old Madman actually was. But nominally, the strongest peak in Qingmi Mountain was one of the others.
“No wonder you are no longer a good-for-nothing these years. But I am curious, why would your master have accepted a scoundrel like you back then?” Ye Jingyun giggled as she said this, her smile bright and breathtakingly beautiful.
Ye Chu ignored Ye Jingyun, took off his clothes directly, climbed onto the bed, pushed Ye Jingyun’s feet aside, and lay down to cultivate, breathing in and out rhythmically.
Ye Jingyun was highly displeased that Ye Chu had pushed her legs away. Disregarding his protests, she rested them back on him. Her gaze swept over Ye Chu, and she could not help but recall what he had looked like several years ago. He had truly changed into a completely different person.