Chapter 5
Luo Hengzhi never expected that Master Yunqing would actually ask him to call him Master!
Would cultivators accept disciples so casually?!
Moreover, Master Yunqing's attitude towards Luo Hengzhi was too amiable, so how could Luo Hengzhi not notice it?
This wasn't because Luo Heng was overly suspicious, but rather because his past experiences and knowledge told him that if someone was inexplicably overly friendly to him, they must have ulterior motives!
However, upon further reflection, calling Yunqing Zhenren "Master" would be beneficial and harmless to him, and would also allow him to better understand cultivators. Why not? Luo Hengzhi readily called him "Master".
Upon hearing the word "Master," Master Yunqing's eyes were filled with a smile!
He had a premonition that having Luo Hengzhi call him "Master" today was absolutely the right decision he had made!
Ye Zi was not surprised by her master's decision. A person who can leave the mark of the Heavenly Dao in their body is definitely not an ordinary person.
A master who is determined to expand his sect will never miss the opportunity to take on disciples!
But the three junior brothers standing to the side were a little conflicted. How should they address him? They certainly couldn't call him "senior brother-in-law" or "junior brother."
The three boys exchanged glances and made a decision.
"Greetings, Senior Brother-in-law and Eldest Brother." The three junior brothers raised their hands and bowed, performing a very formal bow to Luo Hengzhi.
Although Luo Hengzhi found the form of address a bit strange, seeing the other person's serious expression, she returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.
"Boss, you can finally go!" Luo Yi's eyes were slightly red. He wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve and said with a smile, "Boss, you flew really cool just now!"
Looking at Luo Yi, whose eyes were red from crying, Luo Hengzhi felt a lump in her throat.
After the accident, Luo Yi never mentioned his leg injury, but Luo Hengzhi knew that Luo Yi had never given up on secretly searching for a skilled person who could treat his leg injury.
Therefore, regardless of whether the cultivator in the dream was Ye Zi or not, he was sincerely grateful to Ye Zi and Master Yun Qing for giving him a chance to stand up again.
If it weren't for the wake-up call from that dream, given his current gratitude, he wouldn't doubt that he might actually fall in love with Ye Zi in the future.
However, that dream already existed, and he could not allow himself to fall in love with Ye Zi. He could not fall in love with someone who would rip out his heart and take his life!
Suddenly, someone's phone rang, interrupting Luo Hengzhi's thoughts.
Then, Master Yunqing took out a cell phone from his pocket and answered the call.
Even immortals use cell phones? Luo Hengzhi and Luo Yi looked at Yun Qing Zhenren's phone with great interest, noting that it looked no different from an ordinary person's cell phone.
"The Huo family's affairs are urgent, I need to go down the mountain." Master Yunqing put away his phone and looked at Ye Zi.
Today is the big day for Ye Zi to become a Daoist couple. Master Yun Qing originally wanted to make a big celebration for his disciple, at least by preparing a big feast. However, the Huo family matter was too urgent, and he had to go down the mountain immediately. He did not know if he would be able to return early tonight.
"Master, I'll go with you." Ye Zi heard the phone call; Huo Zhongkui was in trouble again.
In the past, when her master talked about the Huo family, Ye Zi wanted to go and see for herself. Now that she was able to go down the mountain, she certainly couldn't miss it.
Moreover, she had already planned to visit the Huo family, and now the timing was perfect.
"Nonsense! We've just become Daoist partners, how can you turn around and abandon Hengzhi alone?" Master Yunqing glanced at Ye Zi, his tone full of meaning.
Who abandons their groom on their wedding day? How come his eldest apprentice is so oblivious when it comes to matters of the heart? It's like he's missing a screw!
“Don’t leave him behind, he’ll go too.” Ye Zi pointed at Luo Hengzhi and said casually, “He can take this opportunity to practice flying more.”
"Yes, yes, Senior Sister is right. Senior Brother-in-law will go too. The three of us can have this big brother." The junior brother pulled Luo Yi behind the three of them and asked Luo Yi with an innocent look, "Big brother, you will take good care of us, right?"
Luo Yi, who was suddenly called upon, was flattered. Being able to spend time with the little fairy boy and learn about Lingju Temple in advance was certainly a good thing.
However, he has to take care of his eldest son, but that's not right either, since his eldest son is married now and he can't disturb his son's life with his wife.
"Yes, yes, I'm here. I'm the best at taking care of people." Luo Yi nodded to Luo Hengzhi, meaning that the eldest brother could rest assured that he could take good care of the three little fairy children.
Luo Hengzhi was speechless. These people had arranged things for him so clearly, one by one. Had he ever said a word about wanting to go with them?
Well, things have come to this point, so he might as well go. He also wanted to know what had happened to the Huo family this time.
Ye Zi looked at her three junior brothers with a questioning gaze. The three little brats were acting a bit strange today. What tricks were they up to?
When the junior disciples met their senior sister's gaze, they all shook their heads and took a step back.
"Very well." Master Yunqing said nothing more, and in the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared.
"Wow!" When Yun Qing Zhenren disappeared into thin air, Luo Yi couldn't help but exclaim in shock. Flying on a sword was already cool enough, but to actually see teleportation was amazing!
Luo Hengzhi glanced at Luo Yi, who was making a big fuss. Luo Yi had followed him in the business world since childhood and rarely had the opportunity to show such a childish expression.
"Let's go." Ye Zi looked in the direction where her master had disappeared, grabbed Luo Hengzhi, and rushed into the sky.
Before Luo Hengzhi could react, he was sent flying far away with a "whoosh." His life, which had been arranged so clearly by others, left him with absolutely no chance to resist.
Oh well, it's all the same now, so I guess I'll just have to accept it!
However, that didn't mean Luo Hengzhi wasn't aggrieved. She glanced down at their tightly clasped hands and said, "..."
Isn't this cultivator a little too fond of holding his hand?
Was it a deliberate attempt to increase physical contact and gradually break down his psychological defenses?
Luo Hengzhi clearly remembered that a book mentioned that the quickest and most direct way to enhance the relationship between two people was to increase physical contact.
As expected, this cultivator... is truly cunning!
Luo Hengzhi slowly freed her hand and flew a little closer to Ye Zi.
Ye Zi noticed Luo Hengzhi's series of subtle actions.
She thought to herself, "Luo Hengzhi can actually be shy! How adorable!"
Luo Hengzhi: "Uh!"
This cultivator is simply unbelievable; his thought process is so novel that it's incomprehensible, truly unreasonable and hopeless.
After leaving the nameless mountain, Ye Zi applied concealment talismans to both herself and Luo Hengzhi.
"What?" Luo Hengzhi asked instinctively when she saw a sudden flash of light on her body.
"Concealment talisman, no-fly zone in the city, just to cover it up," Ye Zi replied seriously.
Luo Hengzhi glanced at Ye Zi. She had no scruples when she attacked in the Luo family, but now she knew to hide her true intentions. This cultivator was truly unpredictable!
Also, does the invisibility talisman really work? Luo Hengzhi touched his body and didn't feel any change. Is he really invisible? Can't he still see Ye Zi?
"I can still see you," Luo Hengzhi asked directly.
When Ye Zi heard Luo Hengzhi speak to her again, she smiled and glanced at Luo Hengzhi before continuing her journey to the Huo family.
Just when Luo Hengzhi thought Ye Zi wouldn't answer, she heard Ye Zi's clear, cold voice.
“We have formed a bond of spiritual companionship. From now on, wherever I am, you will be able to sense me precisely and teleport to my side instantly.”
"I... can teleport!" Luo Hengzhi was pleasantly surprised.
It can even allow ordinary people to teleport instantly. What kind of Daoist couple contract is this? It's too heaven-defying!
However, in other words, he will be able to control Ye Zi's movements anytime and anywhere in the future. Similarly, since the contract is mutual, Ye Zi will also be able to sense his movements.
Luo Hengzhi felt somewhat relieved; thankfully, she knew now, otherwise she wouldn't know what would happen if she were exposed later.
We still need to find a way to figure out all the additional functions of the Daoist Couple Contract as soon as possible. This thing is to completely bind Ye Zi and him together.
It has advantages, but the disadvantages are also obvious!
Upon arriving at the Huo family's residence, Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi appeared directly in the Huo family's courtyard.
The Huo family was surprised to see Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi appear, but they were not panicked. Most of their eyes were on Luo Hengzhi's legs.
"But Immortal Ye, True Man Yunqing instructed that you should come with me." The Huo family official led Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi into the inner courtyard, his eyes occasionally glancing at Luo Hengzhi's legs.
Luo Hengzhi remained calm and composed, not avoiding Huo Guanjia's gaze. On the contrary, she would even smile politely when their eyes met.
"Congratulations on your recovery, Young Master Luo." Before seeing them to the door, the official added another sentence.
Luo Hengzhi nodded readily and followed Ye Zi into the room.
Upon entering the bedroom, Master Yunqing stood at the head of the bed, while two others stood at the foot of the bed: Huo Qinglei, the eldest son of the Huo family, and Huo Qingshi, the youngest son. Both men had furrowed brows and red eyes as they looked at the bed.
Ye Zi led Luo Hengzhi to Yun Qing Zhenren's side and saw Huo Zhongkui lying on the bed, his body covered in deathly aura.
Beside Huo Zhongkui was a Soul Pearl surrounded by spiritual energy, which contained Huo Zhongkui's three souls and seven spirits.
The three souls trembled and huddled together, as if they had seen something extremely frightening.
The seven souls were severely damaged and had become transparent, indicating that they were about to dissipate.
Ye Zi hadn't expected Huo Zhongkui's condition to be so bad this time. No wonder her master rushed over in such a hurry. If the seven souls were to dissipate, Huo Zhongkui would probably be beyond saving this time.
Judging from his appearance, Huo Zhongkui was destined for great wealth and honor and should not have suffered such a fatal setback. Moreover, his master said that the Huo family ancestors had performed great deeds and were protected by them, and their descendants would surely enjoy many blessings and long life.
If Master had been able to save Huo Zhongkui six months ago, it would have been because Huo Zhongkui's lifespan had not yet ended, but his soul had left his body on its own and could be recalled.
Secondly, the Huo family ancestors protected them. Master Yunqing had a good relationship with the Huo family patriarch and promised to protect his descendants.
In just six months, Huo Zhongkui experienced his soul leaving his body twice, and this time the damage was even more severe.
It seems this was no accident; someone behind the scenes wanted Huo Zhongkui to be utterly destroyed, never to be reincarnated.
Master Yunqing had been nourishing Huo Zhongkui's soul with spiritual energy, and the surrounding death aura showed signs of slowly dissipating.
Suddenly, the deathly aura surrounding Huo Zhongkui became denser, with deathly aura surging in from outside and quickly penetrating Huo Zhongkui's body.
Immediately, Master Yunqing raised his hand and poured a large amount of spiritual power into Huo Zhongkui's head, using the spiritual power to protect Huo Zhongkui's heart meridian and prevent the death energy from entering.
"Master, someone is manipulating death energy to gather here!" Ye Zi saw the black energy coming from all directions, surging wildly into the house.
As Ye Zi spoke, she released her spirit sword, which transformed into four clones to protect the four sides of the room. Then, she conjured thousands more clones to completely envelop the entire room, forming the Thousand Spirit Sword Array. This array blocked the entry of death energy from all directions and purified the remaining death energy in the room.
With one hand protecting the Soul Pearl and the other protecting Huo Zhongkui's body, Master Yunqing raised his eyes and summoned the Cloud Cauldron. The Cloud Cauldron automatically flew into the air, breaking through the death aura on Huo Zhongkui's body and completely enveloping him, forming a protective shield that completely isolated the death aura.
Although Huo Qinglei could not see the death aura, he saw Yun Qingzhen's continuous actions and knew that his father's condition was probably not good. However, he could only hold his younger brother's hand and watch anxiously from the side, not daring to take a step forward to disturb him.
Because he knew that if even Master Yunqing couldn't save his father, then no one in the world could.
"Master, I'm going to investigate the source." After saying that, Ye Zi pulled Luo Hengzhi and walked outside.
The Thousand Spirit Sword Formation was complete. The spirit swords left behind clones, while the main swords flew out of the Huo family with Ye Zi.
Luo Hengzhi was led by the hand and flew away this time, without the slightest resistance.
If you ask, it's simply because I'm used to it!
What can be done? Ye Zi's strength is undeniable; there's no way to beat her in a fight. The principle of submitting before you can win is one you must follow! Luo Hengzhi, who is always good at forbearance, understands this!
Furthermore, Luo Hengzhi was somewhat bewildered at this moment because he saw the black energy continuously surging into the room, and he also clearly saw that the black energy entering Huo Zhongkui's body. The black energy he saw might be the death energy that Ye Zi mentioned.
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