Chapter 63

Qin Kelan, slightly bashful, wriggled out of Bai Chen's embrace, while Bai Chen wore a look of helplessness.

Although he was quite indignant about the three uninvited guests, Bai Chen still felt grateful for their rescue when he was in danger.

"Master Bai, how do you feel?"

"Thank you for your concern, Senior. I have recovered."

Facing Mei Jiangxue, Bai Chen still felt a bit uneasy, his gaze wandering and somewhat dazed.

"That's good. Actually, besides visiting Master Bai's injuries, I also came to bid farewell."

"Hmm? Senior is leaving?"

Bai Chen was taken aback, feeling a bit reluctant, but he couldn't find any excuse to retain her.

"I have been away from the sect with my two disciples for a long time. Now that Qingzhou City is safe, we will choose a day to return to Qixiu. If we have the chance, we will meet again in the world of martial arts."

Although Mei Jiangxue's departure was reasonable, it seemed a bit hasty.

After a brief farewell to Bai Chen, she bowed and left.

"Bai Brother... Bai Brother, wake up, what's wrong with you?"

After a long while, Bai Chen was awakened by the calls of the two old men. Yaoyun Zunzhe took his pulse and checked his breath, thinking there might be something wrong with his body.

"Hmm? Where is Senior Mei?" Bai Chen came to his senses, but Mei Jiangxue had already left.

Qin Kelan gently pushed him with a smile, "Senior Mei left a long time ago. If you are reluctant to let her go, you might still catch up with her now."

Bai Chen glared at Qin Kelan, "What are you talking about? Senior Mei has done me a great favor, and I haven't repaid her yet. I feel guilty."

"Anyway, Qixiu is right next to Jiangling Yangcheng. There will be many more opportunities in the future." Qin Kelan smiled, but her eyes had a deeper meaning.

"Bai Brother, our ten-day agreement has passed. What do you think..."

Yaoyun Zunzhe and Duyun Zunzhe looked at Bai Chen with flickering eyes. Although they both knew that Bai Chen's breach of the agreement was understandable, they shouldn't have brought it up.

However, they were eager to meet the great master behind Bai Chen.

Although they had lost hope of becoming his disciples when they guessed Bai Chen's background,

Their pursuit of alchemy made them want to explore higher levels of alchemy.

For the two of them, who were currently at a bottleneck, only a higher-level alchemy master could give them the motivation to move forward.

Bai Chen only then remembered this. He didn't know how many days he had been unconscious.

However, since he had made a prior agreement with the two elders, he couldn't back out now without losing face.

But he had no master to introduce them to. Where could he find a master?

Thinking about this, Bai Chen felt a headache, wondering how to continue the lie.

When one tells a lie, it often takes a hundred more lies to cover it up.

Bai Chen sighed, and Yaoyun Zunzhe and Duyun Zunzhe immediately became nervous.

If ten days ago they still had confidence in competing with Bai Chen in alchemy, after Bai Chen taught them the chaotic alchemy technique, they had completely lost confidence.

That mysterious alchemy technique, though beneficial, had deepened their respect for Bai Chen's alchemy skills.

This made them lose even more confidence in their upcoming competition.

In fact, during the days Bai Chen was unconscious, they were relieved that they didn't have to compete on the stage.

Now, they were afraid that Bai Chen might propose another alchemy competition. With their current skills, competing with Bai Chen would be a humiliation.

They didn't want to experience that embarrassment again.

"Seniors, I admit my loss."

After sighing, Bai Chen said slowly.

Hearing this, the two elders immediately relaxed. Bai Chen had no intention of a rematch, and their worries were unnecessary.

"However..."

Bai Chen's "however" immediately made the two elders tense again.

"However, what?"

"To be honest, Seniors, my master comes from a hidden lineage. Our sect has always been passed down in a single line. Even if I introduce you to my master, he may not accept you as disciples. This would go against your wishes."

In fact, Bai Chen's concerns were also considered by the two elders, and they had already prepared mentally.

Such a great master would naturally seek a thousand-year genius. They knew they were far inferior to Bai Chen in alchemy talent.

It was reasonable that Bai Chen could gain the favor of such a great master, but what about them?

Despite their high status, they were vastly inferior to a young man who could be their grandson.

"However, I have a compromise. What do you think, Seniors?"

"What compromise?" Both of them listened intently.

Qin Kelan looked at the two elders in surprise. In her eyes, they were usually high and mighty.

But in front of Bai Chen, they were like obedient younger brothers, speaking with humility, completely different from their usual arrogance.

"In fact, my sect does not deliberately hide our martial arts or alchemy techniques. My master once said that anyone with a connection to our sect is eligible to learn. However, what does it mean to have a connection?"

The two elders looked at each other, holding their breath, "What does it mean to have a connection?"

"Meeting you, Seniors, is a connection. If you have some connection with me, and I teach you alchemy, my master would not punish me."

"Bai Brother, are you asking us to join your sect?"

The two elders hesitated. They were from the Wanhuagou Valley and had sworn to stay loyal.

Although alchemy was important to them, they couldn't betray their sect for it.

"Of course not. I mean, you can become guest elders of the Wuliang Sect. This way, I can have a reason to discuss and exchange knowledge. If my master asks, I can have an excuse."

"Only as guest elders?"

If it was just as guest elders, they didn't mind. In the Wanhuagou Valley, many elders had guest titles in other sects.

Many sects had invited them to be guest elders, but they had never been moved.

But Bai Chen was different. In terms of seniority, he was a rising star, but in terms of alchemy, he could be their master.

Actually, Bai Chen wanted to use their names to protect the Wuliang Sect.

"Of course, whenever it's convenient for the two elders, you can just hang a sign at Wuliang Mountain."

"That's easy. From today on, we are guest elders of the Wuliang Sect. If the Wuliang Sect needs help, we will do our best to protect it."

"Seniors, your understanding and consideration are greatly appreciated."

In fact, no one was foolish. The two old men, though buried in herbs, were not lacking in intelligence.

They could guess Bai Chen's intentions.

But Bai Chen's proposal did not harm them in any way.

To learn advanced alchemy techniques at such a low cost, they were naturally happy.

Bai Chen using their names to strengthen the Wuliang Sect was also beneficial to them.

Qin Kelan sat by the bed, pinching Bai Chen's waist lightly, and the couple exchanged glances.

"By the way, have you heard from the Xiuzong Sect?"

Mentioning the Xiuzong Sect, Qin Kelan's expression became uneasy.

The two elders looked at Qin Kelan and said slowly, "The Xiuzong Sect suffered heavy losses in this battle. We found the bodies of the sect leader and several elders in the Chongzhong. They have been dead for a long time. As for the young man from the Xiuzong Sect who came to look for you, there has been no news of him. But it's said that Yin Jueqing has been sending people to hunt him down. It's likely that he met a tragic end."

Bai Chen felt a bit heavy-hearted. He had a good impression of Yue Zhuxin and Qu Feng from the Xiuzong Sect. Hearing the elders' speculation, he felt uncomfortable.

But this was the harsh reality of the martial world. If not for his unexpected appearance, the Wuliang Sect would have fared no better than the Xiuzong Sect.

The Xiuzong Sect, much stronger than the Wuliang Sect, had fallen to this state.

Only the peak sects like the Wanhuagou Valley and Qixiu Sect could command respect from all opponents.

"By the way, the Corpse King has been in the back courtyard, refusing to leave."

"Corpse King? You mean that...?" Bai Chen remembered the giant corpse, whom he had almost forgotten about after being unconscious for so many days.

"I'll go see him." Bai Chen got out of bed, feeling a bit of reverence for the giant corpse.

Even as a corpse, despite being despised in life, he still upheld justice.

Bai Chen admitted he couldn't match such selfless and noble spirit. He was a true hero.

Bai Chen stepped out of the courtyard and heard the sound of metal clanging. A giant figure stood up in front of him.

Bai Chen was taken aback when he saw the giant corpse, noticing the thick chains around his body, attached to four stone pillars.

"Did you chain him up?"

"No, he said he was afraid of going mad, so he asked us to chain him up."

"Kid, you're awake." The giant corpse's eyes still glowed with a greenish light, but there was no hostility, only clarity and peace.

"I heard you've been guarding me these past few days?"

"I want to stay by your side. I don't want to return to my previous state of confusion. Only by staying with you can I feel the righteous energy and maintain my true self."