Eternal Life from Taking Care of Master's Wife-Chapter 70 - 68: Entering the Dao, Cultivating the Dao, Comprehending the Dao
Divine Arrow Peak.
Red Dust Mansion.
The golden sun shines brightly, illuminating all directions, and it’s already late morning.
Zhou Chen’s long, thick eyelashes quivered lightly as he lazily opened his dreamy eyes.
The first thing he saw was a field of snow, resembling the snowy mountains of the Himalayas, with deep, unfathomable chasms all around.
He lifted his head slightly, and Yu Youwei’s white, smooth arms were wrapped around the back of Zhou Chen’s head, gazing at him tenderly, lost in admiration.
Her beautiful eyes were as bright as polished stones, holding an eternally mysterious charm that was utterly captivating.
"Young Master, you’re awake. Let me help you get up."
Yu Youwei’s red lips parted slightly, her pleasant, soft voice was clear and sweet as she began to rise and assist Zhou Chen in dressing.
"No rush, let’s eat first!"
Zhou Chen smiled faintly, glancing around.
The whiteness and two rosy points that met his eyes made him dizzy.
"Young Master."
Yu Youwei’s soft white arms tightened around the back of Zhou Chen’s head.
Zhou Chen instantly felt a suffocating sensation.
It was the smell of facial cleanser.
After some time, there was a sudden knock at the door.
"Young Master, Senior Sister Chang Hen is here and says there’s a task for you!"
Zhao Shiyong’s serene voice came through.
"Got it, treat Senior Sister well, I’ll be right there!"
Zhou Chen reluctantly finished his breakfast of milk and got out of bed.
Yu Youwei assisted Zhou Chen in dressing.
At that moment, her eyes were slightly blurred, and her flushed cheeks were covered in beads of sweat, with a few strands of hair sticking to her face, adding a charming allure, unlike her usual tranquility.
After a simple wash, Zhou Chen entered the main hall, where Qin Hongyu, Zhao Shiyong, and a few others were present, with Li Changhen quietly sipping tea to one side.
"Senior Sister, what brings you here? It’s such an honor!"
Zhou Chen entered the door, warmly greeting.
"What else could it be?"
Li Changhen glanced at Zhou Chen, already knowing that he had just crawled out of a woman’s embrace, and scoffed:
"Of course, it’s your spring breeze!"
"Who offended Senior Sister, let me deal with him for you."
Zhou Chen sat next to Li Changhen with a smile.
"Enough with the sweet talk!"
Li Changhen gave Zhou Chen a glare and threw him an assignment order:
"The Sect Leader wants you to guard the gold mine in He County for two months!"
"Why suddenly send me to guard the gold mine?"
Zhou Chen was puzzled. From what he knew, such tasks were rare for someone like him, who primarily focused on cultivation.
"What do you think?"
Li Changhen looked exasperated at Zhou Chen:
"You did well at the True Inheritor Ceremony, caught the Sect Leader’s eye, but look at what you’ve been up to lately? Clearly, the Sect Leader thinks you’ve been too idle and is giving you something to do."
"Senior Sister, that’s so unfair, I’ve been diligently cultivating, haven’t I?"
Zhou Chen looked aggrieved and complained.
"Diligent in cultivating?"
Li Changhen burst into laughter, surprised to find someone so shameless.
"You cultivate in the tender embrace?"
"Senior Sister, that’s where you’re mistaken. The Great Dao is vast, and all paths lead to the same end. Whether it’s Martial Dao or Immortal Dao, cultivating the body is important, but cultivating the mind is even more so."
"What I’m doing is refining my heart in the Red Dust, cultivating both body and mind."
"Cultivation is about entering the Dao first, then practicing the Dao, and finally understanding the Dao. Otherwise, how could I have quickly mastered the art of archery, achieving the Moon Leap?"
Li Changhen frowned in thought, finding some truth in his words, yet feeling something amiss...
And about Zhou Chen’s entry into the Dao, cultivation of the Dao, and understanding of the Dao...
Is his Dao the right Dao?
Is it the Dao they’re supposed to be cultivating?
"In any case, the assignment is out, and the Sect Leader can’t take it back, nor can the master intercede for you, besides, letting you guard the gold mine for two months is just a way to let you spend two months in a different place."
Li Changhen looked at this flirtatious junior disciple, reminding him:
"I don’t know if you’re telling the truth or not, I will relay your words to the master, but no matter what, ultimately, it all comes down to strength!"
"Wherever there are people, there are conflicts. Cyan Cloud Sect is such a big sect, the competition is fierce, and many people are eyeing your position as a True Disciple."
"The gold mine in He County is guarded by Elder Jin, your presence is just a formality, this is a reminder from the Sect Leader, a small punishment to serve as a warning."
"Take care of yourself!"
"Thank you, Senior Sister, I understand!"
Seeing Li Changhen get up to leave, Zhou Chen hurried to see her off, knowing that despite her tough words, she had a soft heart and treated him quite well.
But there wasn’t much he could do.
If he didn’t work hard, how could he improve his cultivation speed?
But the harder he worked, the more others thought he was indulging in pleasure.
It’s really hard!
Zhou Chen shook his head, but didn’t dwell on it, knowing that in a year’s time, as long as he powerfully defeated the Inner Sect disciples who challenged him, he could silence all criticism.
If he lacked strength and was defeated by the Inner Sect disciples, then he would be seen as a hedonist, indulging in pleasures, not progressing, and a hopeless case.
But if he had the strength to defeat those who challenged him, then he would be seen as charming and unrestrained, an idol emulated by many.
"Brother Chen, were you punished by the Sect Leader?"
Qin Hongyu was a bit worried since the Sect Leader was an immensely important figure to her.
"Don’t worry, it’s nothing much!"
Zhou Chen chuckled, ruffling Qin Hongyu’s head:
"Although my recent behavior hasn’t left the best impression on the Sect Leader, as long as I have enough strength, the Sect Leader won’t care."
"Just like before the True Inheritor Ceremony, the Sect Leader’s impression of me wasn’t good, but at the ceremony, when I displayed my archery skills, the Sect Leader saw me differently; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so attentive to me."
Zhou Chen held no grudge against Qing Yuyao, who had Shi Qingxuan remind him before and now only assigned him to guard the gold mine in He County for two months. None of this was punishment.
Clearly, it was all for his own good.
But his cultivation was unique and hard to explain.
Only by proving himself later with strength could he speak.
"The assignment requires me to report to the gold mine in He County within three days. I’ll be there for two months, taking Shi Rong with me. You all stay at home and train well!"
Zhou Chen gave the pills he didn’t need to Qin Hongyu, Li Qingxia, and others, and then spent a carefree day with them.
In the afternoon.
Zhou Chen, looking at the resting Li Qingxia, Gu Qiushui, Yu Youwei, and holding the sleeping Qin Hongyu, quietly got out of bed.
"Young Master!"
Zhao Shiyong was already packed and waiting for Zhou Chen.
In fact, they didn’t need to pack much since they had storage bags, with valuable items usually stored inside, carried with them.
"Let’s set off!"
Zhou Chen and Zhao Shiyong rode the Jiaolong Horse down Divine Arrow Peak, departing Cyan Cloud Sect.
[Wind and Moon Points +1]
[Wind and Moon Points +1]
Even riding with Zhao Shiyong could earn him numerous Wind and Moon Points.
Not a moment was wasted on the journey.
"I’m really working too hard!"
Zhou Chen was almost moved by his own efforts.
"Shi Rong, rest at the inn for the night. Tomorrow morning, we’ll head to He County."
Reaching Cyan Cloud City, Zhou Chen instructed.
"Alright, Young Master!"
Zhao Shiyong didn’t question further, already guessing that Zhou Chen was heading to visit the Celestial Fragrance Fairy at Celestial Immortal Tower.
Zhao Shiyong entered the inn, while Zhou Chen went to Celestial Immortal Tower.
"This little guy is truly a charmer!"
A beautiful lady who had followed Zhou Chen all the way from Divine Arrow Peak watched him enter Celestial Immortal Tower, a charming smile on her lips.
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