Chapter 36

After two full hours of busyness, the sky had turned completely dark. The meals for six thousand people were finally finished, and Ye Changqing was utterly exhausted.

The numerous disciples served themselves. Seeing the three dishes, all of which were new, a green glint began to appear in the eyes of the crowd.

Each person had a bowl of steam-pot chicken, plus a heaping, overflowing bowl of rice. They ate with such delight.

Perhaps because of the high energy expenditure today, everyone’s appetite had greatly increased.

When they didn't have enough to eat, the disciples began to play little tricks.

"Junior Brother, look, a demonic beast from Tiger Ridge."

"Holy crap, where?"

He turned his head in a hurry to look, but there was nothing there. When he turned back, half the beef in his bowl was gone.

"You... you stole my meat?"

"Jun... ior Brother, you can't just say things like that. When did I steal your meat?"

"Senior Brother, before you lie, could you at least swallow the meat in your mouth? You can barely speak clearly."

There were also those who tried to leverage favors.

"Junior Brother, look, today at Black Tiger Abyss, you were almost killed by a demonic beast. Wasn't it Senior Brother who saved you?"

"Senior Brother, say no more. Aside from this bowl of rice, I will give you anything else. Even if you want my life, I wouldn't even frown."

"What would I want your life for? Stop the nonsense, give Senior Brother a bite of that chicken."

"Don't even think about it."

"You brat, are you being ungrateful? I saved your life."

"I said, aside from this bowl of rice, anything is fine. Senior Brother, feel free to ask."

"I just want this bowl of rice. Give me half."

"Impossible. My head may roll and blood may flow, but I will never share this meal."

Thousands of disciples were in an uproar inside and outside the courtyard, everyone racking their brains to get one more bite.

Listening to the shouting and playful noise, Ye Changqing, who had long been lying on his lounge chair, felt a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth involuntarily.

To be honest, when he first transmigrated, Ye Changqing felt a bit panicked.

【Misanthrope Novel Transit Station 1 ⑦ ㈨ ⑨ ⒋ Three ⒈ Six Four】

After all, suddenly arriving alone in a completely unfamiliar world—even with the memories inherited from his predecessor—this Vast Earth World remained extremely foreign to Ye Changqing.

He was like duckweed without roots, unable to find his place in this world.

But now, Ye Changqing felt a sense of belonging.

It was that peace of mind knowing that whenever he had trouble, there would always be a group of people standing by his side.

It made Ye Changqing realize that in this world, he was not alone.

"It's really nice."

He whispered to himself unconsciously, but just as the words fell, Lu Youyou’s voice came from the side.

"What's really nice?"

"Ah? Nothing, Senior Sister, what's wrong?"

Seeing Lu Youyou and Liu Shuang, who had arrived at his side at some point, Ye Changqing gave a perfunctory reply.

"Nothing, just came to chat with you after eating."

The three of them were familiar with each other now; even the usually cold Liu Shuang could say a few words in front of Ye Changqing—though, most of the time, it was Ye Changqing and Lu Youyou doing the talking.

The three chatted idly, and the other disciples around them noticed.

Having just finished their meal and with nothing to do, the many disciples naturally became curious.

"Look at Senior Sister Lu and Senior Sister Liu."

"What about them? Isn't that normal?"

"I mean, don't you think Senior Sister Lu and Senior Sister Liu seem to like Junior Brother Changqing?"

"Sigh... it really seems so. Senior Sister Liu even smiled just now."

"Right? I told you, Junior Brother Changqing’s charm is truly great."

"That’s for sure. With Changqing’s looks, even in my prime, I’d have to step aside. He is well-deserving of being the number one handsome man of our Divine Sword Peak."

"Yes, yes, and you’ve been stepping aside for a lifetime, haven't you?"

"But if you ask me, Senior Sister Lu and Senior Sister Liu are a perfect match for Junior Brother Changqing. It’s just that Junior Brother Changqing’s cultivation base is a bit low."

"What does that matter? As long as Senior Sister Lu and Senior Sister Liu are strong, that’s enough. When the time comes, the woman handles the outside and the man handles the inside. With Junior Brother Changqing’s skills, are you afraid he won't be worthy of them?"

The disciples discussed it one after another, and these words were naturally heard by Lu Youyou and Liu Shuang, and even Ye Changqing heard them.

For a moment, the three who had been laughing and talking fell silent. The two women blushed and said nothing, but in their hearts, they couldn't help but think about the disciples' comments.

"The woman handles the outside, the man handles the inside... that doesn't seem bad."

As she thought about it, Lu Youyou even muttered to herself unconsciously.

"Senior Sister, what did you just say?"

"No, nothing. It’s getting late, I’ll head back first."

Hearing this, Lu Youyou was startled. Not daring to look at Ye Changqing, she fled in a panic, and Liu Shuang was no better.

Watching the two young women flee in shyness, many disciples revealed a knowing smile, as if to say, "Look, I guessed right; both Senior Sisters like Junior Brother Changqing."

"So there's a saying in the secular world that's true: if you want to capture a woman's heart, you must first capture her stomach."

"Where did you hear that? How come I've never heard it?"

"I said it myself in the secular world."

"Get lost."

The many disciples chatted about Ye Changqing and the others while leaving the kitchen in small groups. Before leaving, they all greeted Ye Changqing, and Ye Changqing nodded in response to each one.

After everyone had left, the kitchen courtyard instantly quieted down, and Ye Changqing silently recited in his heart.

"Open panel."

【Host: Ye Changqing.】

【Identity: Dao One Sect handyman disciple.】

【Cultivation: Qi Sensing Realm entry-level (5216/10000)】

【Technique: Mind-Clearing Art, Great Success (982/10000)】

【Reputation: Fame gradually emerging.】

【Talent: Mid-grade, mid-tier (3068/50000)】

【Bone Structure: Mid-grade, mid-tier (2631/50000)】

【Comprehension: High-grade, mid-tier (1997/100000)】

This wave could be called an all-around improvement; his cultivation base directly broke through a major realm, reaching the Qi Sensing Realm.

Ye Changqing could already clearly feel the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowing around him, and by circulating the Mind-Clearing Art, he could absorb this spiritual energy into his body.

And the Mind-Clearing Art had also directly improved to the Great Success level.

His talent and bone structure had also improved by a small grade, both reaching mid-grade, mid-tier.

His strength had increased significantly, and his cultivation speed had also become much faster. Feeling such a huge improvement, Ye Changqing could not help but nod in satisfaction.

Not bad, not bad. With such a big improvement, I should reward myself tonight, so I won't cultivate.

He would just wash up and go to sleep. At this moment, at the peak of Divine Sword Peak, Zhao Zhengping, who had been waiting outside Hong Zun's cave dwelling, finally waited for his Master, Hong Zun, and said in a wronged tone.

"Master, where did you all go?"

Today, a massive crowd of Divine Sword Peak disciples rushed out. Even his three junior siblings, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou, were nowhere to be seen, and neither was Master. Only he, the Eldest Senior Brother of Divine Sword Peak, knew nothing.

This made Zhao Zhengping feel very wronged, always feeling that Master and his junior siblings were hiding something from him.