Chapter 111: Ye Shaotian, Deeply Moved

At dawn, the sky turned a fish-belly white, and streaks of morning glow swept in as the blazing sun began to rise at the horizon.

Morning is the prime of the day. Many disciples rose early, deeply inhaling the natural air and absorbing the first rays of dawn from heaven and earth.

“Which goddamn thief stole the herbs from the medicine garden?”

In this peaceful morning, that roar shattered the tranquility between heaven and earth.

Ever since the herb garden on Danding Peak was robbed over a month ago, the disciples guarding it had tried every means to secure it well, and every night some disciples would secretly stand watch, hoping to catch the herb thief.

But after more than a month, the scoundrel never showed up once. The disciples of Danding Peak thought perhaps the thief dared not come again, so they stopped keeping night watch.

Yet unexpectedly, no sooner had they withdrawn the guards than the thief struck again.

Despicable, hateful, infuriating.

If they ever found out who stole it, they would surely tear him into a thousand pieces.

After sorting through the garden, the Danding Peak disciples found that some of every kind of herb had been stolen. Compared to last time, when everything was uprooted and not a single plant left, this time was a bit more merciful, but still unforgivable.

…

At this moment, on Nameless Peak.

Zhang Ergou was lurking furtively at the peak's entrance, staring intently ahead. Suddenly a figure appeared at the foot of the mountain. Zhang Ergou's eyes widened as he watched carefully. When he recognized the person, he immediately ran back.

“Chief, he's here. Ye Shaotian is here.” Zhang Ergou shouted at once.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan, who had been idly thinking about pills, sat up with a start, then quickly went to the furnace, lit a blazing fire, and pretended to be in the midst of alchemy.

…

Outside, Zhang Ergou and Feng Jue were practicing nonchalantly. When Ye Shaotian arrived at the peak, Zhang Ergou immediately stepped forward. “Elder Brother Ye is here.”

“Mm.” Ye Shaotian nodded coldly.

During this period, Ye Shaotian had been living quite comfortably. Not only had his cultivation greatly improved, but even his once unsatisfactory nightlife had become fierce as a tiger.

Every time he swallowed that “Big Fan Ge” pill, it was a sleepless night. Not only did he and Junior Sister Mengyu reach the peak of life together, but even the surrounding outer disciples reached their peak.

Because every time Ye Shaotian engaged in his nightlife, those outer disciples couldn't sleep. The bursts of loud slapping sounds echoed throughout the outer sect.

In the eyes of the outer disciples, Ye Shaotian was utterly a beast in human form.

Not only did he last a long time, but he was also damn powerful.

At first, some outer disciples who didn't know the situation would bring their partners here. But once, when Ye Shaotian started his nightlife, those other outer disciples who were also spending the night with their partners were all stunned. Especially when they saw the contemptuous looks in their partners' eyes, they felt their lives had been insulted.

In the end, everyone swore never to bring their partners back here again.

…

“Is Uncle-Master Lin here?” Ye Shaotian asked, then saw Feng Jue nod coldly.

Feng Jue glanced at him and then buried himself in his own affairs.

That these two didn't come to blows when they met was already a stroke of luck, and all of this was thanks to Lin Fan.

Although Ye Shaotian was still arrogant, he was no longer as overbearing as before.

“Elder Brother Ye, the Chief is inside. I'll take you there now.” Zhang Ergou had already coordinated with Lin Fan and knew what to do.

“Mm.” Ye Shaotian nodded.

The two arrived at Lin Fan's wooden hut. Zhang Ergou calculated the timing and was about to speak when a voice came from inside.

“Ah, the Seven Star Grass is almost gone. I suppose I'll have to venture into danger to find more.”

“Disciple Ye is still waiting for his pills. I must not let him down.”

Zhang Ergou, who was about to speak, shut his mouth and secretly glanced at Ye Shaotian.

Ye Shaotian was startled, his expression shifting slightly.

He knew about Seven Star Grass. It grew in a dangerous place within the sect—a cliff where many Rock Mountain Snakes lived. These snakes were fierce beasts, all at the mid-Xiantian level, and they lived in groups.

Even a cultivator at the Great Perfection of Xiantian might die there if they accidentally fell into a snake swarm.

What Ye Shaotian hadn't expected was that this Uncle-Master Lin, whom he had always been wary of, would go to such a dangerous place to gather herbs just to refine pills for him.

Then Lin Fan's voice came from inside again.

“This furnace only produced three pills. Ah, how could this be? I promised Disciple Ye five pills. I can't go back on my word.”

“Seven Star Grass is extremely yang and strong. Since there's no more, I'll use my own essence blood instead. Though it will leave me weak for a few days, I must not let Disciple Ye feel slighted.”

The voice from inside was intermittent. Ye Shaotian's eyes were filled with disbelief.

He hadn't expected to hear these words. He couldn't understand why Uncle-Master Lin would use his own essence blood just to refine pills for him. This… this…

Essence blood was, for a martial artist, second only to their foundation in importance. Losing essence blood not only weakened the body but also destabilized the foundation, leaving hidden dangers.

“Last time, I slipped up and made Disciple Ye lose face in the outer sect. As his uncle-master, I am truly at fault.”

“Clang, clang…”

Just then, the sound of a knife came from the wooden hut. Ye Shaotian's expression changed. Without a second thought, he pushed the door open and rushed in.

“Uncle-Master Lin, you mustn't!” As soon as he entered, Ye Shaotian saw Uncle-Master Lin about to cut himself with a knife and shouted hoarsely.

He hadn't expected that there was someone in the sect who cared so much about him. Ye Shaotian was proud and overbearing, never liked by anyone, and those he knew were all hypocritical and scheming.

Thus, he had practiced a divine art, letting his cultivation drop over three years to see through those people's true faces. Now that his cultivation had recovered, Ye Shaotian naturally followed his heart and crushed everything in his path.

“Disciple Ye, you… why are you here?” Lin Fan looked greatly surprised, as if he hadn't expected it.

“Uncle-Master, what virtue or ability do I, Ye Shaotian, have, that you would harm your own essence blood to refine pills for me?” Ye Shaotian was truly moved by Lin Fan at this moment.

The human heart is made of flesh. Even the most arrogant person can be moved sometimes.

“It's nothing, just a few drops of essence blood. If it can help you find yourself, it's worth it as your uncle-master.” Lin Fan waved his hand and said.

“Uncle-Master, I, your disciple, admit my fault. I thought you had ulterior motives, but I never expected you to be so sincere to me. I, Ye Shaotian, apologize to you here.” Ye Shaotian said, deeply moved.

He had heard every word Uncle-Master Lin had just said. The heart that had long remained unmoved was now shaken by Lin Fan.

“Disciple Ye, don't blame yourself. If I can resolve your hidden ailment, I am already gratified. Now, watch from the side while I refine the last two pills.” Lin Fan felt that this act was very strong, but he still needed to continue.

“Uncle-Master Lin, you mustn't. Three pills are enough.” Ye Shaotian exclaimed loudly.

There were few people who were truly sincere to him. In the past, besides Ruo Mengyu, now there was only Uncle-Master Lin.

Ye Shaotian had always been a fragile person, often feeling lonely in life. But now he hadn't expected that there was still an Uncle-Master Lin who treated him sincerely. How could he bear to let his uncle-master suffer for him?

Zhang Ergou watched the two inside the room and finally retreated silently.

He needed to calm himself, because the Chief was simply too shameless. At the same time, Zhang Ergou felt sorry for Ye Shaotian.

Brother, you're still too naive. After today's events, I'm afraid you'll never escape the Chief's grasp.