[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-begins-from-raising-disciples":3,"chapter-longevity-begins-from-raising-disciples-longevity-begins-from-raising-disciples-chapter-40":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity Begins From Raising Disciples",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1530750,1988,"Chapter 40: A Handled Matter","longevity-begins-from-raising-disciples-chapter-40",40,"\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu’s fingertips suddenly trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the tall, middle-aged loose cultivator with an indifferent demeanor in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her once smooth tone suddenly tightened: \"Senior, why did you suddenly ask about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye leaned against the door frame, his fingertips stroking the flower carvings on the food box, seemingly casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago in the market, I heard about a loose cultivator skilled in Spirit Plant Technique teasing a female cultivator. Coincidentally, his surname was also Chen, which piqued my curiosity. Since you are involved in that matter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He elongated his voice, his gaze sweeping over the female cultivator’s suddenly pale face,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not share what you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu forced a smile: \"Could it be... you have some connection with him, Senior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were surnamed Chen and knew Spirit Plant Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps there really is some connection, such as being brothers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that loose cultivator surnamed Chen from back then had disheveled hair and a sloppy appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she couldn’t clearly recall if the loose cultivator surnamed Chen resembled Senior Chen in appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye returned the food box to Lin Qiongyu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just curious, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu was relieved, gently tidying her hair with a soft smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought it was a misunderstanding... Senior, what’s the meaning? The pastries are sent for the children, not for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it wasn’t a misunderstanding with the Dragon King Temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was a misunderstanding with the Dragon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu suddenly pointed her chin, her eyes bending like the moon, filled with admiration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Senior Chen is mature and steady, with a clean charisma. How could he be related to a shabby drunkard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye did not laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing Lin Qiongyu’s suspicion, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth, looking at her with a hint of a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu was anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the old man staring at her with lustful intentions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shimmered, shy and slightly angry: \"Senior, Chengjun is still at home, don’t... look at me like that. If Chengjun knows, it won’t be good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye almost slapped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a conceited woman!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Chen Ye were to find a woman, she would have to be about as beautiful as his future disciple, wouldn’t she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Chen Ye, Lin Qiongyu isn’t even a fraction as good-looking as his current disciple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye coughed: \"There’s another matter I’d like to trouble you about. Do you have an Artifact Refiner in the inner circle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting serious,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu became a bit more earnest: \"Well, senior, another neighbor is an Artifact Refiner, employed at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, named Ping Zhuo. Brother Ping is reliable, with excellent skills, worth trusting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then became curious: \"Senior is a Spirit Plant Master; what do you need him for? Why not let me introduce Pill Master Hu to you instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before, Chen Ye would have been eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the Spiritual Medicine from the Stone Mirror Association is enough to heal him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needs time to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he doesn’t have enough strength, too many Spirit Stones will become a burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Chen Ye shook his head: \"I currently have no spare time, but thank you for your kind offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu heard this, her eyes flickered with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She speculated internally:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person refuses even offered Spirit Plants; perhaps he’s also not lacking Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On reflection, it makes sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were ordinary, Stone Mirror Association wouldn’t have paid him heed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though constantly brushed aside by Chen Ye,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qiongyu’s smile only became softer: \"Then I won’t disturb your rest, Senior. I’ll visit again another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since moving here, Chen Ye hadn’t seen his neighbor Ping Zhuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to ask Ping Zhuo tomorrow at the inner circle to help him forge an iron sword, increasing its weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nearby loose cultivators come and go; only at this specific time do they gather to communicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t see Ping Zhuo tomorrow, he’d have no choice but to go to a dedicated Spiritual Artifact Shop for forging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by then, he’d likely be ripped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye rubbed the hilt of the iron sword,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first arrived in this world, he couldn’t even wield this iron sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flies,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now even this iron sword struggles to improve the Heavy Body Technique’s proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye sighed, retrieving his iron sword, shutting the courtyard door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he intended to return to cultivation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glimpsed Zhiwei, with an indifferent expression, grasping the snow in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, the cold wind lifted her bangs, revealing her desolate, icy black eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss... What a cold little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye couldn’t resist his itchy hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing by, he casually picked up the furry creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furry creature held snow, caught off guard, as Chen Ye pinched the fate of her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl’s frail body was easily lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her limbs dangled in the air, a cascade of black hair falling beside her slender waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up with a silly face: \"Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her small hands, a round snowball dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a splash,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the furry creature’s trembling gaze,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It smashed into a pile of soggy snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhiwei’s adorable look, Chen Ye felt a sense of satisfaction throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little girl should be like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just on a whim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye set the furry creature down again, taking the opportunity to pinch Zhiwei’s small hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small hand was skinny, but warm as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him as her master, could the big girl still torment him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye chuckled proudly, he also rubbed the big girl’s hand before striding off towards the Cultivation Room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving no trace of accomplishments or fame, only a master’s silent concern and love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the furry creature sitting dumbly on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish—swish—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind tugged at the furry creature’s black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The indifferent big girl suddenly pursed her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorrowfully picking up the ruined snow on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little cat she had molded with great effort!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye, such a scoundrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The echo of Chen Ye’s satisfied voice lingered in the big girl’s ears: \"That’s better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye, so utterly wicked!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A day later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye finally consumed the remaining four Qi Recovery Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, the fifteen pills purchased from the market were fully expended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the effect was equally delightful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Geng Metal Technique Perfection: 270\u002F400]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four pills, with my own recovery of spiritual power, increased my proficiency by thirty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye looked at the Geng Metal Qi at his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to before, the Geng Metal Qi was getting more dazzling, about to transform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through to Limit Break was imminent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a pity, back then proficiency rose quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye sighed, recalling the Geng Metal Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All skill proficiencies increase very rapidly before reaching Perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason is simple,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With shallow realm, his solo practice already yielded insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding the amplification from the proficiency panel, progress was swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once reaching Perfection,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant he had mastered the peak of that skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theoretically, there’s no space for breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through the proficiency panel can it almost impossibly break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye suspected, once Geng Metal Technique breaks through to Limit Break, it will become an entirely new technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, yesterday what happened with the big girl? She didn’t even bring me foot wash... oh well, they’re disciples, not child laborers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye stretched lazily, pushed open the Cultivation Room door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ye felt a jolt, cold sweat soaked his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Zhiwei didn’t bring him foot wash... could something have happened?\u003C\u002Fp>",1279,"2026-06-06T06:08:58.734Z",1,"novelbin.me","5472b4f11af49994c5877967199325bdfbe8c9f643afe7bb945a6b46128270b6","longevity-begins-from-raising-disciples-chapter-41","longevity-begins-from-raising-disciples-chapter-39",686,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-begins-from-raising-disciples-cover.jpg"]