"Shuhui." Ye Kong was startled at first, then he laughed.
The shadow clan's boy and girl hurriedly retreated to the side. The girl thought to herself, "Oh no, I didn't expect this old demon to be the young shopkeeper's big brother. If I offend him, wouldn't I be destroying my own rice bowl?"
But to everyone's surprise, Yan Shuhui walked down the stairs and knelt in front of Ye Kong, "Disciple Shuhui greets Revered Master."
The surrounding people were confused. One called him big brother, the next called him Revered Master. What was their relationship?
Not just them, even Hu Hailong was stunned. He originally wanted to say, "She's my sister-in-law." But he didn't expect her to kowtow to Ye Kong. Hu Hailong's words changed to, "This is my … little brother. He's quite handsome."
This old fellow changed quickly. His face was originally filled with respect for his sister-in-law, but now it was filled with love for his disciple.
Actually, even Ye himself couldn't explain his relationship with Yan Shuhui.
If it was a disciple, he had bowed to her. If it was a couple, Yan Shuhui had taken him as her master. If it was a marriage, it was fake. But it was true that she had given him underwear. But if it was a relationship, the two didn't seem to be overly intimate. In short, Ye felt that their relationship was a complete mess. He couldn't explain it himself.
As a hooligan from Earth, it wasn't a hooligan's personality to refuse her at the door. But there were already a lot of people at home. Thus, Ye had been putting it off and hadn't met her.
But he didn't expect to meet her here in the trading village. But Ye Kong thought, "That's fine. I'm going to the Immortal World anyway. I'll deal with this so that she doesn't waste her time on me, right?"
But asking Yan Shuhui to find another man … Ye didn't feel good about it. Just like Liu Ying. He said that it was best if she liked another man. But when Liu Ying really liked another man, he felt very unhappy.
Just as Ye Kong's thoughts were in turmoil, he heard Yan Shuhui, who was kneeling on the ground, speak again, "Congratulations on your great improvement in cultivation, Master. Your disciple has not seen Master for a long time, I wonder what your cultivation is now?"
Hu Hailong smiled and said, "Brother Ye has already advanced to the Soul Formation Divine Lord."
"Oh!" Yan Shuhui was quite surprised. With her cultivation, she couldn't see Ye Kong's realm. However, that aura was indeed the aura of the Divine Lord. Yan Shuhui didn't dare to think about it. Now that it was confirmed, she was naturally shocked.
Until now, Yan Shuhui still remembered that when Ye Kong first entered the Iron Picture Realm, he was just a mortal without any cultivation. Even when Ye Kong left the Iron Picture Realm, he was only at the Foundation Establishment Great Circle. In the blink of an eye, more than 30 years had passed, and he had actually become a high and mighty Immortal Lord! There was nothing more shocking than this news. This kind of cultivation speed could no longer be described as ordinary fast. It was as fast as a rocket. Of course, Sister Shuhui didn't know what a rocket was.
Surprise flashed across Yan Shuhui's delicate face. Then, she bit her soft lips and lowered her head. "I didn't expect Revered Master to cultivate so fast. We haven't seen each other for so many years. Revered Master must have been cultivating hard."
Ye Kong heard her say "we haven't seen each other for so many years" a few times. How could he not know that this girl was blaming him? To be honest, Ye Kong was indeed very busy. Ever since he came out from the Iron Painting Realm, he had to deal with one thing after another. He had given Yan Shuhui the Ten Thousand Miles Communication Plate, but she had never sent him any messages, right?
Ye Kong felt very apologetic. He quickly helped Yan Shuhui up and said, "Shuhui, I did go to many places these years. Otherwise, how could I have so many immortal opportunities and advance to the Soul Formation Stage so quickly? However, as a Revered Master, I really didn't take responsibility. I feel guilty and embarrassed to see you. "
Yan Shuhui originally felt a little wronged. Hearing Ye Kong's honest words, her eyes immediately filled with tears. She knelt on the ground and refused to get up. She threw a little tantrum and said, "It's your disciple's fault. Your disciple should find a way to find Revered Master. I should follow Revered Master and serve you in the morning and evening."
Ye Kong pulled her and said, "No need, no need. It's not like I'm missing an arm or a leg. Why would I need someone to serve me?"
Yan Shuhui said, "I actually hope that you're missing an arm or a leg. That way, I can stay by your side."
Ye Kong said angrily, "Hey, you're too vicious. You have no conscience."
Yan Shuhui burst into laughter.
The surrounding people looked at them and felt that something was wrong. They were clearly addressing each other as Master and disciple, but why did it sound like they were flirting? Hu Hailong, on the other hand, stroked his beard and smiled without saying anything. He thought, 'I knew there was something going on.'
However, seeing that Yan Shuhui was about to get up, another person hurriedly ran over from behind. He walked to Ye Kong's back, and without saying anything, he also knelt down with a thud.
The people of the Yan family's business looked at each other and thought, 'Could it be that today is an auspicious day, a good day to acknowledge a Revered Master? Another disciple has come? If that's the case, why don't we all kneel down and beg this Divine Lord to accept us as disciples? '
Hao Yilong didn't know that his kneeling had almost caused a trend of kneeling. At this moment, he only felt regret and guilt.
However, this frightened Ye Kong. He quickly turned around and said, "Divine Lord Yilong, quickly get up. Why are you doing this? Your cultivation is higher than mine."
Hao Yilong said, "Friend Ye is loyal and courageous to a friend. In times of crisis, you don't forget a small request from a friend. As for me …" Hao Yilong kowtowed hard, then bit his middle finger and took out a drop of blood. He placed it on the blank jade slip and said, "I, Hao Yilong, am willing to recognize Friend Ye as my master for the rest of my life. I hope that Friend Ye can forgive my actions."
Ye Kong and Hu Hailong looked at each other. They were both smart people and immediately guessed why Hao Yilong was doing this.
Hu Hailong nodded slightly at Ye Kong, indicating for Ye Kong to keep the jade slip. A slave of the Divine Lord, it would be a waste if he didn't want it! Besides, this was a punishment that Hao Yilong deserved. Even if he couldn't use Hao Yilong, it would be good to control him. A blood slip didn't take up much space. Who wouldn't want to control someone's life and death?
However, Ye Kong pushed the Blood Essence Jade Scroll back and said, "Friends should treat each other as equals and not threaten each other with benefits or lives. I, Ye Kong, treat you as a worthy friend. Take back the jade slip. I won't accept it. "
Hao Yilong was so ashamed that he couldn't face anyone. He turned his face and raised the jade slip. "I was tempted by the treasure and invited Blood Sea to follow behind you. I nearly harmed others and myself. I … I don't deserve to be called a friend!"
Ye Kong took two steps away and stared at an old cherry willow tree in front of him. He said, "Treasures dazzle the eyes and treasure light clogs the heart. In fact, even I often find it hard to choose between treasures and friendship. I don't know how to decide … However, I always choose friendship in the end because I know that I can find another treasure if I don't have it, but it's hard to find a true friend if I don't have it! "
Not only Hao Yilong, even Hu Hailong and the other onlookers nodded silently.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, I, Hao Yilong, have decided to befriend you. If there's anything you need in the future, you only have to say the word, and Yilong will go through fire and water to help you!" Hao Yilong didn't put on airs any longer. He put away the Blood Essence Jade Slip, bowed once more, and then turned around and left.
Following that, Ye Kong held Yan Shuhui's arm and pushed Hu Hailong into the shop.
"You can find another treasure if you don't have it, but it's hard to find a true friend if you don't have it." The Shadow Tribe youth muttered these words. His eyes were full of vigor and his heart was filled with longing. He suddenly said to the Shadow Tribe girl beside him, "Junior-apprentice Sister, how about we become true friends as well?"
The Shadow Tribe girl pinched him and said, "Alright … then don't touch me in the future."
The Yan Family's main business was in the pill business. The first floor of the shop was filled with all kinds of pills. In the past 30 years, the Yan Family's pill business had developed greatly. They no longer only refined ordinary healing pills or low-level Good Fortune Pills. Instead, they had five series of dozens of products.
Yan Shuhui led Ye Kong and Hu Hailong around the shop as she introduced, "Right now, we have five main series of pills. The first is the foundation-strengthening series, which includes the Good Fortune Pill for Qi Condensation disciples and the Yellow Dragon Pill for Foundation Establishment disciples … Next is the healing and blood replenishing series, which includes the Great Restore Pill and Blood Clotting Pill … Next is the soul healing series, which includes the Essence Raising Pill and Qi Gathering Powder … Fourth is the spirit beast pill for beast pets and demon pets. However, we can only refine them up to mid-grade at most. We also have high-grade pills, but the success rate is extremely low and it's a waste to refine them … Last is the Foundation Establishment Pill and Core Formation Pill for breaking through realms …"
Hu Hailong sat in the wheelchair and listened, nodding from time to time. Just when he was about to ask something, he noticed that the wheelchair had stopped. Suspicious, he turned around and saw Yan Shuhui's beautiful face, her eyes like a lake of spring water. Hu Hailong immediately smiled and said, "You two haven't seen each other for a long time. I'm afraid you have a lot of important things to talk about. Don't waste my time."
Actually, it wasn't that Ye Kong was flirting with her from behind, it was that Yan Shuhui was hugging his arm a little too tightly. That kind of soft feeling made a certain someone's heart a little confused. When he turned his head to look, he realized that Yan Shuhui was looking at him. When their gazes met, Yan Shuhui's delicate face turned red. Before Ye Kong could understand the situation, Hu Hailong noticed.
Ye Kong smiled awkwardly and said, "What important things? How could there be anything important?"
Hu Hailong smiled and said, "How could there not be anything important? A male master and a female disciple naturally have important things to say. Who knows, there might be something important." Fine, this guy was also a sanctimonious guy.
However, this was also good. Ye Kong really did have something to say to Yan Shuhui. Immediately, a waiter accompanied Hu Hailong to drink tea while Ye Kong was led to the second floor by Yan Shuhui.
On the second floor, there was a tea table and two cups of tea. Steam slowly curled up from the tea table. Ye Kong was a little speechless.
It was Yan Shuhui who spoke first, "Big Brother Ye, what do you plan to do next?"
Ye Kong didn't answer. Instead, he turned to look at Yan Shuhui and said, "It's been more than 30 years. I haven't fulfilled my responsibility as a master, nor have I helped the Yan clan … If there's any male cultivator you like, why don't you …" At this point, Ye Kong withdrew his gaze and looked at the teacup. He said with some difficulty, "Why don't you become dao companions? This way, it'll be easier for your cultivation to improve."
Yan Shuhui was shocked at first. Then, her beautiful eyes became misty. She looked at Ye Kong blankly as if she couldn't believe that these words came from his mouth.
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