Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Come be the young master’s attendant

Elder Zhang looked at the Venerable with utmost respect. He had anticipated that Ye Qingchen obtaining the Divine-Rank Technique would surely alarm the Venerable, but he didn’t expect the Venerable to arrive so quickly.

The Venerable’s gaze fell upon Elder Zhang. ”A mere outer sect disciple was able to break the energy barrier of a Divine-Rank Technique? Simply unbelievable! Where is he?”

The energy barriers for the techniques here were extremely peculiar. The stronger the Cultivation Technique, the stronger the barrier. It would also intensify in proportion to the attacker’s Cultivation. He had tried several times himself, always ending in failure, so he knew just how difficult it was to break one.

Elder Zhang answered truthfully, ”That disciple has already left.”

The Venerable said, ”Left? Go, bring him back to me!”

The Venerable was very curious as to what kind of outer sect disciple could obtain a Divine-Rank Technique.

”As you command!” Elder Zhang nodded and quickly strode away.

The Venerable hesitated for a few seconds, then changed his mind as a thought occurred to him. He spoke again, ”Never mind, there’s no need to call him back. By the way, keep this matter to yourself. Don’t speak of it to anyone!”

Having said that, the Venerable strode away.

Elder Zhang was left standing there in a daze, not knowing what the Venerable had in mind.

The surrounding outer sect disciples exchanged glances. They only saw Elder Zhang and the Venerable’s lips moving, but it was as if their voices were blocked by an invisible force; they could not hear any part of their conversation.

”Haha! I finally opened the barrier! I’ve obtained an Earth Rank, lower-grade Cultivation Technique!”

At that moment, Liu Wenzhuang broke through the barrier and, brimming with excitement, ran up to Elder Zhang to register the Cultivation Technique Scroll.

His gaze swept over the spot where Ye Qingchen had been. Noting that it was now empty, Liu Wenzhuang asked, ”Senior, where is Ye Qingchen?”

He had been completely focused on opening the energy barrier and hadn’t paid attention to his surroundings.

While registering the scroll, Elder Zhang casually replied, ”He has already left.”

Liu Wenzhuang couldn’t help but smile smugly, his face full of disdain as he mocked, ”Haha, I knew that good-for-nothing who got in through connections would faint and get carried away! To think he even dared to covet a Divine-Rank Technique; he truly overestimates himself!”

Elder Zhang was speechless.

Ye Qingchen is trash? If he’s trash, then all the newly recruited outer sect disciples must be trash too!

Of course, Elder Zhang couldn’t be bothered to explain anything to Liu Wenzhuang, simply watching as he gleefully took the Cultivation Technique Scroll and left.

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After parting with Ye Ying, Ye Qingchen went straight back to his small courtyard residence.

”Young Master, you’re back? Look what delicious food I’ve made for you!”

Seeing Ye Qingchen return, Xiao Xiao, who had been busy in the courtyard, immediately brought over a large bowl. The fragrant aroma instantly filled the air, making Ye Qingchen gulp.

”Roast chicken! Where did you find a chicken?” Ye Qingchen asked curiously, letting Xiao Xiao pull him to a seat at the courtyard table.

Xiao Xiao pointed at the sky, her delicate little face beaming with excitement. ”It delivered itself right to our door! It flew over our courtyard, so I didn’t hesitate—I just knocked it down! Young Master, you won’t believe it! This chicken is huge and plump, so much bigger than any we’ve had before!”

Ye Qingchen looked up at the precious birds flying through the clouds overhead. A thought flashed through his mind. Could it be that Xiao Xiao had shot down...

Just then, a voice came from outside the courtyard. ”May I come in?”

Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao looked over simultaneously. At the courtyard entrance stood a middle-aged man dressed in a black robe, speaking with a smile.

”And you are?” Ye Qingchen furrowed his brow.

He didn’t recognize this person at all, and the man possessed no Token indicating his identity.

Xiao Xiao’s bright eyes suddenly lit up as a thought occurred to her. ”Did the scent of my roast chicken attract you? Do you also like to eat chicken?”

”Eat chicken?” The middle-aged man in the black robe was dumbfounded.

Xiao Xiao looked at Ye Qingchen with pleading eyes. ”Young Master, this uncle must be hungry since he was drawn by the aroma! Anyway, the two of us can’t finish such a big chicken, so why don’t we invite him in to eat with us?”

Ye Qingchen smiled and rubbed Xiao Xiao’s head. ”Alright, as you wish.”

After all, this was Qingyun Sect territory; there wouldn’t be any danger in letting the black-robed man in.

”Great!” Xiao Xiao was overjoyed. She ran to the gate and pushed the black-robed man inside.

”Come on, sit down and have some chicken!” Xiao Xiao pointed at a wooden stool, then handed a pair of chopsticks to the bewildered man. She grinned, her beautiful eyes curving into crescent moons. She looked utterly adorable, as sprightly and vivacious as a flower in early spring.

The Venerable looked down at the chopsticks that had been forcefully shoved into his hand, then up at the ”roast chicken” in the large bowl on the stone table, and finally back at the incredibly enthusiastic Xiao Xiao, blinking involuntarily.

Eat chicken? Am I being mistaken for a freeloader? I came here to find out which outer sect disciple obtained the Divine-Rank Technique!

”Here you go!” Xiao Xiao tore off a chicken leg and placed it in the bowl in front of the Venerable. ”You’re really lucky! This chicken has four legs, enough for the three of us to share!”

With that, she tore off another leg and began to gnaw on it, her mouth shiny with grease. Beside her, Ye Qingchen also started wolfing down a chicken leg.

A four-legged... chicken? The Venerable instinctively looked up at the birds flying in the sky, then down at his bowl. This isn’t a chicken at all, it’s clearly...

Seeing that the Venerable hadn’t started eating, Xiao Xiao urged him in a muffled voice, ”Hurry up and eat, don’t be shy! Which outer sect disciple’s attendant are you? Does your master treat you poorly and always leave you hungry? Why don’t you come to our courtyard? You can be my Young Master’s attendant and serve him with me!”

An attendant? The Venerable was stunned. She actually thinks I’m another disciple’s attendant? And she wants me to serve an outer sect disciple? The nerve!

”Actually, I am...” The Venerable had intended to reveal his identity and purpose, but seeing the incredibly enthusiastic Xiao Xiao across from him, he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue.

If they knew I was a Venerable, on equal footing with the Sect Master, they’d probably be terrified, right?

Thinking this, the Venerable changed his tune. ”Actually, I was drawn by the fragrance... In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony!”

With that, the Venerable picked up the ”chicken leg” with his chopsticks and took a delicate bite. His manner of eating was extremely elegant.

As the cooked meat entered his mouth, the flavor exploded on his taste buds. The fragrant aroma was overwhelming, and it slid down his throat as smooth as silk. The expression on the Venerable’s face instantly became one of immense enjoyment.

This chicken leg is incredibly delicious!

For a moment, the Venerable even forgot the purpose of his visit and began to eat with relish. A few minutes later, he had picked the chicken leg clean.

Still wanting more, he stretched his chopsticks toward the large bowl, preparing to grab another piece of meat. However, his chopsticks froze just above it.

Before his eyes, all the chicken meat in the bowl had been polished off, leaving only a pile of bones.

Gone? Already?