Chapter 3145: My Wife and I Roleplay Daily Life 30

Qing Zhu followed behind Jin Chen, walking and thinking to himself. He had observed for so long; although this beauty had a somewhat big temper and was a bit ruthless, her strength and disposition still basically met his requirements.

In the secret realm, there are many people, but few catch his eye. Although this person seems not easy to get along with… well, extremely, very difficult to get along with. But indeed he hasn't seen anyone more suitable than Jin Chen.

Qing Zhu gritted his teeth and continued to follow.

Jin Chen led him in the opposite direction from where the sect disciples came; the paths wound and twisted, passing through the dense forest and crossing the streams, heading toward a place Qing Zhu himself had rarely gone. The farther they went, the more remote and desolate it became, and Qing Zhu began to wonder… Is this person planning to find a deserted spot to kill him?

Fortunately, not long after, a cave cliff appeared ahead.

The cave cliff stood deep in the dense forest, its walls covered in moss and vines, and at its base lay a deep cold pool, the water surface exuding a faint chilly white mist; even from a distance one could feel its bone‑chilling coolness. Shen Guiyan waited here for Jin Chen.

Yesterday Jin Chen searched for Chenshu with his divine sense to no avail, but when he released his spiritual sense to look for his junior fellow disciples, he accidentally sensed Shen Guiyan's aura and arranged to meet here.

Shen Guiyan saw two people walking side by side in the distance and assumed they were Jin Chen and Chenshu.

He felt relieved, sheathed his long sword, a smile curled his lips as he stepped forward two paces, then took a close look… Chen'er is Chen'er, but the person beside him…

No, who is this person!

Shen Guiyan was puzzled, uncomprehending, then shocked; he tapped his finger lightly on the sword scabbard. Jin Chen is good‑looking—let alone outsiders, even admirers within the sect are countless. Yet how could, after entering the secret realm, someone actually… follow him.

Shen Guiyan took a deep breath, as Jin Chen approached he tried to advise with a complex tone, not wanting to speak bluntly for fear of angering Jin Chen, so he said gently: "Chen'er, when you're out and about, you should still know someone's background before letting them follow you."

"You and Chenshu have been getting along well lately, right? Right? I and Martial Uncle are both pleased about that."

Jin Chen: "?" What is he mumbling?

He furrowed his brows, gave Shen Guiyan an up‑and‑down glance, then solemnly patted his shoulder: "Senior Martial Brother!"

"Eh… eh!" Shen Guiyan was instantly made solemn by him, straightened his back, and said: "Speak!"

Jin Chen: "Do you want the inheritance or not?"

"What?!" Shen Guiyan.

"What!" Qing Zhu also jumped in shock, nearly dropping the box in his hands, and blurted: "You… you how do you know!"

Jin Chen looked at Shen Guiyan, pointed the fan tip at Qing Zhu's direction, and said: "He is one of the three great inheritance powers. A spiritual body condensed from Spiritual Power, the box holds a fragment of the inheritance jade, while he himself is another part. Am I right, Fellow Daoist Qing Zhu?"

Qing Zhu was even more anxious than Shen Guiyan, jumped up and said: "I took a liking to you! Uh, no, what's wrong with you? This is the inheritance of an Ascended Great Expert! You don't want it?!"

Shen Guiyan also finally calmed down from his shock and said to Jin Chen: "This inheritance ought to be yours; we are both disciples of the Carefree Immortal Sect, so whoever gets it is the same, but since you encountered this opportunity, it naturally belongs to you."

Jin Chen covered his face with his folded fan: "I don't want it."

This isn't a mission‑world right now; on a honeymoon one shouldn't bear the burden of saving all beings.

He couldn't be bothered to argue forcefully: "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. I'll leave it to you, Senior Martial Brother."

Jin Chen added meaningfully: "Besides, you and Martial Uncle are already many years apart in age. If your strength continues to lag, what will you do if Martial Uncle casts you aside?"

Shen Guiyan: "……"

Good, good, that makes sense!

Shen Guiyan movedly patted Jin Chen's shoulder, his eye sockets warming: "Senior Brother will accept it; I'll keep your intention in mind."

"Eh… no, no," Qing Zhu exclaimed anxiously, "I don't agree! Although this cultivator is also quite capable, but I…"

Jin Chen turned around, lightly fanning, his voice soft and gentle: "Huh? You don't agree?"

Qing Zhu saw that look and immediately recalled the fellow bamboo that Jin Chen had inexplicably punched down yesterday.

That bamboo was as thick as a bowl, lush and green, but because Jin Chen disliked its appearance, he swung his fan and snapped it at the waist.

Qing Zhu fell silent for a few seconds, then solemnly said: "No, I agree."

The area around the cave cliff is not empty. Although this cold pool is protected by a barrier, cultivators often pass by nearby for training, but they can't enter because they can't break the outer barrier. Shen Guiyan had occupied it alone for two days; the outsiders had already heard the news and rushed over, only to be thwarted by their inability to get in.

At this moment, at least seven or eight groups of people were hiding in the shrubs and gentle slopes around the cave cliff, listening, and now the situation completely boiled over.

That's the inheritance of an Ascended Great Expert, one of the three great inheritance powers! To just give it away so lightly? It's like handing over a cabbage!

Although the Carefree Immortal Sect is the number one sect, only two people are here by the cave cliff. Even if the Spiritual Treasure Incarnation itself is unwilling, what harm would there be if they had the ability to seize it?

Then they dropped all pretense, rushing together toward the cave cliff, swords drawn, spiritual light flashing, ready to move and seize it.

Shen Guiyan drew his sword, but Jin Chen grabbed Qing Zhu, threw him into the cave cliff, and told Shen Guiyan: "Go in first to receive the inheritance; I'll handle things here."

At the critical moment, the junior disciples' earlier message‑relay speed was also quite timely.

Within the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, the remaining seven direct disciples led by Chenshu arrived promptly.

Eight Nascent Soul cultivators gathered at the cave cliff, their aura astonishing, guarding the entrance tightly. Chenshu took the front, sweeping over the restless cultivators, a chilling intensity present.

Jin Chen explained the situation in a few words; the seven immediately understood the current state, each took advantageous positions, forming a solid defensive line.

Su Wan zhao stepped forward, voice icy: "You all had better retreat quickly! The inheritance is complete; do not harm the harmony among the sects."

Those cultivators were still unwilling; someone shouted loudly: "What right do you have! We too came to the secret realm for training—why should all the good things be taken by your Carefree Immortal Sect?"

"Exactly! The Spiritual Treasure Incarnation itself doesn't want it; you're just forcing a seizure!"

Chenshu stepped forward just one pace, and the cultivators who had been shouting the loudest unconsciously retreated half a step.

Su Wan zhao added: "The inheritance has its own spirit and will naturally choose the fated one. Since that Spiritual Treasure Incarnation is willing to follow our sect's Junior Martial Brother Jin Chen and also willing to pass the inheritance to our sect's Senior Martial Brother, this is heaven's will. If you insist on forcibly seizing it, don't blame us for showing no mercy."

Those cultivators also tried to stir up discord within the Carefree Immortal Sect, hoping to cause internal strife, after all they couldn't defeat eight Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Your Carefree Immortal Sect isn't a monolith, is it! Why should all the benefits go to Shen Guiyan?"

"And you other fellow Daoists, don't you want this inheritance?"

But no matter what they said, Chenshu and his companions had no objection, completely unmoved.

Provocation ineffective, totally ineffective; eight Nascent Soul cultivators guard the cave cliff—who dares to rush in?

Those cultivators could only watch resentfully as they slunk away. A few still unwilling hid in the dark, trying to find an opportunity.

Before the cave cliff, quiet returned; the crisis was resolved.

Jin Chen immediately turned his back, facing away from Chenshu, ignoring him.

Chenshu poked his shoulder, tilted his head, and asked: "Jin Chen? Junior Brother? Are you really angry with me?"

Jin Chen continued to have his back turned, motionless, as if he had decided not to speak to Chenshu.

On the way just now, Qian Duoduo and a few people already knew the full story; at that moment, Fengyao stood up and said, "We six protecting the Dharma is enough; you two just talk if you need to. Otherwise, senior brother, even if you say little, accepting the inheritance will also take three days."

Qian Duoduo echoed, "Yeah yeah, hurry up and go."

Zhao Wugou pointed to another entrance beside the cliff cave, "That place is quite suitable."

That was a smaller cold pond cliff cave, not connected to the main cave, and even more concealed.