TL: Moonlit
After Shen Ye and Ye Ze returned to their room, they didn’t immediately begin meditation. Instead, they placed the small peach tree on the incense burner.
As for the peach wood sword, it wasn’t of much use to Shen Ye, so he set it aside.
The small peach tree was about half the height of a person, while the incense burner was only the size of a bowl. However, Shen Ye used his techniques to shrink the small peach tree and planted it directly in the incense burner.
There was no soil in the incense burner, but the small peach tree stretched out its branches and leaves, appearing even more comfortable than it did in the potted plant.
This small peach tree, being used as the focal point, had long possessed spiritual intelligence.
Ye Ze remained silent, quietly observing Shen Ye’s actions.
Shen Ye watched as the incense burner and the small peach tree gradually merged into one, and soon the small peach tree emitted strong spiritual energy.
“It’s done!” Shen Ye turned around happily, grabbing hold of Ye Ze’s hand. “Let’s give it a try.”
Ye Ze nodded.
The two of them sat on meditation cushions and began to meditate.
After a while, Shen Ye looked at Ye Ze. Spiritual energy continuously surged toward the man, and the purple aura around his body erupted like a boiling spring, freely roaming around the bedroom.
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Shen Ye was somewhat surprised. Why did he feel that the purple aura on the man’s body had become even denser?
He carefully observed for a moment and discovered that the spiritual energy was actually being completely devoured by the purple aura.
Moreover, there was no change in Ye Ze himself; he didn’t appear to have undergone any transformation like someone who had attained enlightenment.
What… was going on?
Shen Ye called out softly, “Uncle.”
Ye Ze opened his eyes.
“I feel something’s not right.” Shen Ye squatted beside Ye Ze and opened the man’s palm.
Sure enough, the little golden dragon on the man’s finger opened its eyes, even wagging its tail. Obviously, it had awakened due to nourishment from spiritual energy.
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Shen Ye: “…”
He suddenly had a conjecture. Perhaps the man had already attained enlightenment long ago, but this world might not be suitable for cultivation, so he had been sealed away.
The purple aura on the man’s body could devour spiritual energy and even deter Taoists… Maybe this purple aura was Ye Ze’s Tao.
As for the little golden dragon, it might be the man’s spiritual pet, his true form, or perhaps his mount…
“Not bad for the man I chose!” Shen Ye leaned in and kissed Ye Ze. “You’re extraordinary from birth!”
Although it was all just his speculation, the fact that his man was amazing was undeniable.
Upon hearing Shen Ye’s explanation, Ye Ze slightly furrowed his brow.
“It doesn’t matter to me whether I had attained enlightenment or not, but I hoped to keep up in your footsteps.”
Hearing this, Shen Ye held onto the man’s waist. “Don’t worry, with how amazing you are, there’s no way you can’t keep up!”
Ye Ze lifted him up, carrying him toward the edge of the bed.
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After placing the child on the bed, Ye Ze sat at the edge of the bed, gently caressing the child’s face. “Is it really possible?”
Shen Ye held him tightly around the neck. “Of course!”
He should have realized earlier that cultivators with purple aura were rare, especially among mortals… Clearly, his man was extraordinary.
“I’m not worried at all about being separated from you now.” Shen Ye grinned as he leaned in to kiss the man.
Even if the man was just an ordinary mortal, he had a way to make him ascend with him to the boundless heaven and descend to the yellow springs.
Besides, his fiancé doesn’t look like an ordinary person.” Ye Ze was infected by his optimism and couldn’t help but smile along. “Hmm, we won’t separate.” He leaned in and kissed the child.
The two of them naturally embraced each other and engaged in joyful activities, with Ye Ze remembering to use a band-aid to cover the little golden dragon.
The next day, when they woke up, they found that the little golden dragon was asleep again, and they had no idea what was happening.
But Shen Ye and Ye Ze didn’t pay much attention to it like before. Even if the little golden dragon slept for a lifetime, they wouldn’t separate.
That was enough.
As the two walked out of the bedroom, they saw Xu Sisi and others in the hall, all looking at them.
Only Grandpa Ye and Grandma Shen were oblivious to the situation. The two elderly people greeted them before returning to watching TV.
Xu Sisi and the others rushed over and surrounded Shen Ye and Ye Ze.
Shen Shimu scrutinized Shen Ye from head to toe. “Is there anything uncomfortable about you?”
“?” Shen Ye was bewildered.
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“It’s… it’s that place…” Shen Shimu wanted to say it directly but hesitated because there were elders around, so he couldn’t bring himself to say it.
Shen Ye was still confused. “What do you mean?”
But Ye Ze understood and gave Shen Shimu a warning glance.
Shen Shimu said, “…I’m just concerned about him!”
“Concerned about me?” Shen Ye furrowed his brow. “I’m fine, there’s nothing uncomfortable.”
Shen Shimu wanted to say something but suddenly remembered that Shen Ye knew spells and could remove fatigue, so he shut his mouth.
Ye Ze gently held Shen Ye’s hand. “He’s joking, ignore him. Let’s go have breakfast.”
Shen Ye and Ye Ze held hands, smiling happily in agreement.
“Speaking of breakfast… come, I made red bean rice for you, come and taste it.” Xu Sisi led Shen Ye and Ye Ze toward the kitchen.
It was too late last night to make banners, but they definitely had red bean rice. Xu Sisi had gotten up early in the morning to prepare it.
Shen Ye: “?”
What red bean rice? Why make red bean rice?
Ye Ze: “…”
He didn’t know how to explain it to the child at the moment.
After all, the matter of driving was something he insisted on, but he and the child didn’t actually drive yesterday… Would the child be upset if he knew what everyone meant?
While he was pondering, Xu Sisi had already pulled Shen Ye to sit at the dining table. “You and Mr. Ye must have had a hard time last night, eat quickly.”
Shen Ye naturally sensed something was amiss. He silently glanced at Ye Ze, then stared at Xu Sisi and said, “What do you mean by all of this?”
Xu Sisi: “Huh?”
Shen Ye changed his question, “Is there any significance to eating red bean rice?”
“Oh, it’s just a custom in some places. You’re supposed to eat this on the second day of the wedding night.” Xu Sisi explained.
Shen Ye: “…”
Wedding night?
When did he have a wedding night?
Okay, he understood now.
No wonder Shen Shimu asked him if there was anything uncomfortable, and no wonder the expressions of Xu Sisi and others were so strange.
He immediately turned to Ye Ze.
The man was obviously aware of everyone’s intentions and was now rubbing his nose…
Shen Ye hugged his arm and sighed, “So they all misunderstood and thought we were driving last night.”
Actually, he and Ye Ze did have a great time last night, but they didn’t drive.
“Huh, you didn’t do it?” Shen Shimu was stunned.
The others were also surprised.
Xu Sisi looked at Shen Ye’s face, glancing left and right.
Shen Ye stared at her, “Sister Si, your thoughts are dirty.”
Xu Sisi replied, “…Looks like you really didn’t do it.”
Because Shen Ye still had a resentful expression…
Others also noticed and fell into silence.
Actually, it was mainly Shen Shimu who fell silent. As for Zong Yiming and Xu Ce, the two of them were always quiet.
Xu Sisi murmured, “Thank goodness we didn’t make banners…”
Shen Ye, with keen ears, curiously asked, “What banners?”
“Nothing…” Xu Sisi didn’t dare to tell the truth, afraid that Shen Ye would vent his frustration on them in anger and challenge all four of them.
Shen Ye furrowed his brow, sensing something fishy, and wanted to ask further.
At this moment, Ye Ze gently held his hand and said, “I’m hungry, shall we eat?”
Upon hearing that his partner was hungry, Shen Ye couldn’t care about anything else and quickly pulled Ye Ze to sit down.
Shen Shimu and Xu Sisi gave Ye Ze a grateful glance.
Xu Sisi wiped the sweat silently, thinking that it was fortunate to have Mr. Ye around; otherwise, they wouldn’t have had a peaceful breakfast today.
After breakfast, Shen Ye prepared to go to Mr. Wang’s house.
Before leaving, he realized that he hadn’t told his family about taking an apprentice, so he spoke up, “Yesterday, I took on a disciple.”
Everyone in the family turned to look at him.
Even Grandpa Ye and Grandma Shen perked up their ears.
Ye Ze was referred to as “Madam” by Mr. Wang yesterday, and only he was aware of the situation, remaining the calmest.
Shen Ye explained Mr. Wang’s situation, omitting the part about him being scared and including his relationship with Deng Lingkun. He only mentioned it briefly, aiming to prevent everyone from showing affection in front of Mr. Wang in the future.
Hongyu Real Estate was well-known, and Xu Sisi and Xu Ce were aware of it. As for Shen Shimu and Zong Yiming, they usually interacted with aristocratic families, and since they were from the capital, they weren’t very familiar with local wealthy businessmen. However, since it was Shen Ye’s apprentice, they naturally approved.
Xu Sisi had a question, “Mr. Wang is in his thirties, right?”
Shen Ye nodded.
Xu Sisi silently looked at him for a few seconds and said, “I noticed that the disciples you take on are not young.”
Xu Ce was almost forty, and Mr. Wang was also around that age.
Shen Ye’s gaze swept across Ye Ze and he said in a deep voice, “You don’t understand. When you have a jealous husband, you have to be cautious.”
Ye Ze: “…”
Shen Shimu remembered how their eldest brother even got jealous of Grandpa Ye before, and he couldn’t help but sigh, “The eldest brother is indeed jealous. Unlike my partner, he wouldn’t get jealous without reason.”
Zong Yiming glanced at him casually and said, “Is that so?”
Shen Shimu: “…”
…He felt like he was being overshadowed.
Xu Sisi laughed and remained silent.
She and Xu Ce’s relationship was one of mature love between adults, more tolerant and mature. Unlike Ye Ze and Shen Ye, who were clingy, or Shen Shimu and Zong Yiming, who were more childish. She thought it was good this way, at least without any burdens, which suited her well.
“Will he be staying here?” Xu Sisi suddenly remembered something and asked.
Shen Ye replied, “Not for now. He may come after some time.”
In his previous world, the relationship between master and disciple was like that of a father and son. It involved not only teaching spells but also providing a cave dwelling and magical tools, and even helping clean up the mess… Similar to raising a son.
He had never taken on an apprentice, but his master treated him that way! His martial uncles and seniors also treated their disciples in the same manner!
Of course, this world didn’t have such strict requirements, but since he was his disciple, Shen Ye was willing to take better care of him if he had the ability.
He considered that the house had more abundant spiritual energy, which would be better for his disciple’s body.
Xu Sisi nodded, “I understand.”
She could only be thankful that Rongyuan was spacious enough to accommodate so many people.
However, if Shen Ye continued to take on apprentices, there might not be enough room. After all, sometimes Ye Tangdi would come to Haicheng, and they needed to reserve a guest room for such occasions…
So Xu Sisi brought up this issue.
Shen Ye: “Don’t worry, I have considered the issue of insufficient rooms, so for now, I will only take on these two disciples.”
He actually wanted to get a bigger villa, but he didn’t have that much money at the moment…
So he had to control the number of disciples and take on more when he could move to a bigger house.
After chatting for a while, Shen Ye set off with Xu Ce.
Ye Ze didn’t go with them as he had something to do with Shen Shimu.
Mr. Wang was already waiting at home.
He didn’t live in the residential building developed by his own company but in a self-built villa in the suburbs. It was the ancestral home of the Wang family, and the old wooden house had been demolished to build a beautiful mansion. There was a galloping white horse at the entrance, as well as an artificial mountain with flowing water, giving it a luxurious and grand appearance.
“Master,” Mr. Wang respectfully greeted Shen Ye.
Shen Ye nodded and introduced Xu Ce, “This is your senior brother.”
Mr. Wang continued calling for others.
Xu Ce smiled and also called out, “Junior brother.”
He brought an expensive bottle of red wine as a gift for Mr. Wang.
Mr. Wang was very happy, “I was just thinking of drowning my sorrows with alcohol. Your gift, senior brother, is perfect!”
Xu Ce: “…”
This junior brother of his didn’t quite match the rumors.
It was said that the CEO of Hongyu Real Estate had a sharp business mind and was quite formidable. Now, looking at Mr. Wang, Xu Ce couldn’t help but feel a sense of dissonance.
Shen Ye noticed his thoughts and whispered, “You’ll understand once you get to know him more. Your junior brother is a bit naive and sweet.”
That’s why he wanted to keep an eye on this second disciple, so as not to be deceived again.
Mr. Wang welcomed Shen Ye and Xu Ce into his home. His parents and younger brother and sister were all present.
The family members looked quite similar, with the men handsome and the women beautiful. However, Mr. Wang had a slightly different style because he was dressed too casually…
When they heard that Mr. Wang had taken Shen Ye as his master and that Shen Ye was willing to restore their family’s blessings, Mr. Wang’s parents were extremely grateful to Shen Ye. Mr. Wang’s mother even personally prepared a table full of snacks for Shen Ye.
Mr. Wang’s younger brother and sister were already married with children, and their families were happy and harmonious. Upon hearing that their elder brother’s master was coming, they also brought their partners and children to wait at home.
Shen Ye was quite satisfied with the grand treatment they received.
After introducing each other, Mr. Wang’s mother held Shen Ye’s hand and said, “I entrust my son to you.”
Shen Ye waved his hand, “I took your incense burner, so it’s only natural for me to take care of him, especially since he is my disciple.”
Mr. Wang’s parents were aware of the incense burner incident. When they learned that it was Master Shen who drove away the boyfriend who almost killed their entire family, they were extremely grateful. As for the incense burner, they were ordinary people and couldn’t use it. Instead, it would bring them trouble, so it was better to give it to Master Shen.
Seeing the sincere gratitude from Mr. Wang’s family, Shen Ye was also very pleased.
He looked at Mr. Wang’s mother and said, “Have you been experiencing joint pain recently, even without rain? It keeps you up at night, and your husband is often awakened by your pain.”
Mr. Wang’s mother was surprised, “Yes! It’s been so painful at night that I can’t sleep, and I often wake my husband up!”
She knew that her eldest son’s master was very capable, but she didn’t expect Shen Ye to be able to immediately identify her condition. She had been hiding it from her children and her husband to prevent them from worrying, and she had secretly gone to the hospital for check-ups.
Shen Ye handed her a talisman, “Carry this with you, and you won’t experience the pain again.”
Since he received the incense burner from the Wang family, he had to take care of their health as well.
Mr. Wang’s mother thought for a moment and didn’t refuse.
This was her eldest son’s master, and in ancient times, that meant a great deal. Shen Ye was young, and she treated him like her own child, so she would also treat Shen Ye well in the future.
Shen Ye liked Mrs. Wang’s straightforwardness and decided to make a few safety charms with inscriptions for the Wang family when he returned.
Then he looked at Mr. Wang’s father and his younger brother and sister, “Have you been feeling cold in the house recently?”
The three of them looked at each other and nodded.
Indeed, just like today, they were wearing thick coats even inside their home.
But they didn’t think much of it. Now that the weather was getting hotter, the central air conditioning in the house was running 24 hours a day, so they thought it was just the effect of the air conditioning being too good.
However, upon hearing Shen Ye’s words, they all sensed something was amiss.
“What do you mean?” Mr. Wang’s younger brother asked.
He looked almost identical to Mr. Wang, but he was an academic achiever. Compared to Mr. Wang’s always cheerful face, Mr. Wang’s younger brother appeared more aloof. Perhaps academic achievers tended to be more aloof.
Shen Ye said, “This is because the blessings in your house have been disrupted. It’s not a big deal. After I restore it, the temperature in your house will return to normal.”
Upon hearing this, the Wang family felt relieved.
After exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Wang took Shen Ye to the kitchen and said, “I made spicy duck neck, which is my specialty. Give it a try… Dingming used to love it when he was little.”
Shen Ye’s eyes lit up, “I love spicy food!”
He liked various brands of duck necks, but unfortunately, Ye Ze didn’t let him eat too much, saying they contained additives.
Xu Ce followed behind silently, watching Mrs. Wang grab the master’s arm. He thought to himself that if the master’s husband were here, he might get jealous…
Shen Ye tasted the duck neck made by Mrs. Wang and praised, “It’s delicious!”
He planned to learn the recipe and try making it himself.
Of course, he could also ask Ye Ze to learn and make it for him. After all, Ye Ze was his husband.
After enjoying the duck neck, Shen Ye had an even better impression of the Wang family.
“Now let’s go to your ancestral hall,” Shen Ye washed his hands and said with a smile.
As soon as he entered the Wang family’s gate, he knew that the villa was protected by a small formation. If an accident occurred, the formation would be activated. Moreover, the formation’s core happened to bring blessings to the Wang family. It was clear that it was left behind by the ancestors of the Wang family.
However, due to the reconstruction of the house, the effectiveness of the formation might have been compromised, but it hadn’t been destroyed.
The core of the formation was located in the ancestral hall.
The group went to the ancestral hall. Unlike the grand architecture of the front yard, the ancestral hall was made of bluestone and seemed quite old.
Mr. Wang’s father explained in a low voice, “I heard that this used to be a small Taoist temple, but later it was converted into our ancestral hall by our ancestors.”
The Wang family didn’t know the detailed history, but their ancestral hall had always been there, and they attached great importance to it.
Shen Ye nodded and walked in. He immediately sensed the gloomy atmosphere in the ancestral hall, which should have been filled with spiritual energy and blessings.
It seemed that the core of the formation had been disrupted.
He stood at the entrance for a few seconds, then walked in and stopped in front of the incense burner on the left.
The Wang family and Xu Ce behind him dared not make a sound, holding their breath and watching his actions.
Shen Ye circled around the incense burner and raised his hand, performing a spell.
Golden light emitted from the incense burner, and within that light, numerous runes appeared and continued to emerge. After about five seconds, the golden light dissipated, and the incense burner returned to normal.
“Alright,” Shen Ye said.
He didn’t explain how the incense burner was damaged or how he repaired it because the Wang family wouldn’t understand even if he did. However, he could guarantee that the blessings of the Wang family would return.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang grabbed Shen Ye’s arm again and expressed her gratitude.
Xu Ce hesitated about whether to take a photo and show it to his madam later.
But as he pondered, Shen Ye suddenly looked at him with a warning gaze.
Xu Ce: “…”, he silently put his phone back into his pocket.
The matter was quickly resolved, and Shen Ye was ready to go home. He was increasingly fond of being with Ye Ze, whether it was attending classes at school or conducting business outside. He always wanted to finish quickly and return to meet Ye Ze.
The Wang family originally wanted to invite Shen Ye and Xu Ce to have a meal, but Shen Ye politely declined.
“We’ll have plenty of opportunities in the future,” he smiled and said, thinking about bringing Ye Ze over to have a meal later. Mrs. Wang’s cooking skills were really good.
Moreover… he could also make the man learn cooking from Mrs. Wang…
Shen Ye: The plan is going well, perfect.
Before leaving, Shen Ye took out a piece of paper and handed it to Mr. Wang, saying, “From now on, strictly follow the daily schedule on this chart.”
Mr. Wang was stunned. He received the paper and looked at it. The daily schedule written on it was just like when he was in high school: waking up at five in the morning and going to bed at nine-thirty at night, with scheduled jogging instead of morning reading.
Mr. Wang: “…”
He felt like crying again.
Shen Ye snorted as he looked at Mr. Wang’s pitiful face. “You know my abilities. Even if I’m not monitoring you, I know exactly what you do every day. If you don’t follow the requirements, just wait and see!”
In reality, he wasn’t a pervert and couldn’t possibly observe what everyone did every day.
However, he did plan to supervise Mr. Wang because he had just experienced a breakup, and Shen Ye was afraid he would be downhearted. He needed to encourage Mr. Wang to pull himself together.
Mr. Wang forced a smile, “I understand, Master. I will strictly adhere to the schedule.”
The master not only set the rule of early rising and early sleeping but also had him study calligraphy in the morning, handle work in the afternoon, and watch TV with his parents in the evening.
It was even more tiring than when he was in school…
His expression was full of distress, catching Xu Ce’s attention.
Xu Ce secretly glanced at the content on the paper and was also stunned.
The master must be a devil…
Who wakes up at five o’clock if they’re not a student?
Even when the master attended university, his earliest class was at eight o’clock.
Xu Ce felt great sympathy for Mr. Wang, his junior brother, and patted him on the shoulder heavily, saying, “Hang in there.”
Mr. Wang: “…”, feeling miserable and wanting to cry.
After Shen Ye left, the Wang family members took a look at the schedule on the paper.
Mr. Wang’s second brother revealed a faint smile on his usually aloof face and said, “Brother, I think your master is quite good.”
“…,” Mr. Wang couldn’t determine whether his younger brother was complimenting him or mocking him for a moment.
Their father also spoke, “I think Master Shen is a good kid. He’s considering your health.”
As parents, they are naturally worried about their son’s slump after the breakup. Especially their eldest son, whose character was too soft. He had been deceived by Deng Lingkun and didn’t know when he would be able to move on.
Fortunately, they had Master Shen. Only with his tough methods could they divert their son’s attention.
For a while, the Wang family had a better impression of Shen Ye.
Shen Ye and Xu Ce got into the car, ready to return to Rongyuan.
But Xu Ce couldn’t help it and said, “Master, you are really good to me.”
At least he didn’t require him to wake up at five for exercise.
Shen Ye gave him a cool look, “Are you envious of your junior brother’s daily schedule?”
Xu Ce panicked, “No… no…”
Shen Ye smiled faintly, “Don’t worry, I won’t treat you like that.”
After all, Xu Ce was a man protected by his sister Si… If he dared to treat Xu Ce like that, Sister Si would chase him with a big knife for eight blocks!
TL: Moonlit
After Shen Ye and Ye Ze returned to their room, they didn’t immediately begin meditation. Instead, they placed the small peach tree on the incense burner.
As for the peach wood sword, it wasn’t of much use to Shen Ye, so he set it aside.
The small peach tree was about half the height of a person, while the incense burner was only the size of a bowl. However, Shen Ye used his techniques to shrink the small peach tree and planted it directly in the incense burner.
There was no soil in the incense burner, but the small peach tree stretched out its branches and leaves, appearing even more comfortable than it did in the potted plant.
This small peach tree, being used as the focal point, had long possessed spiritual intelligence.
Ye Ze remained silent, quietly observing Shen Ye’s actions.
Shen Ye watched as the incense burner and the small peach tree gradually merged into one, and soon the small peach tree emitted strong spiritual energy.
“It’s done!” Shen Ye turned around happily, grabbing hold of Ye Ze’s hand. “Let’s give it a try.”
Ye Ze nodded.
The two of them sat on meditation cushions and began to meditate.
After a while, Shen Ye looked at Ye Ze. Spiritual energy continuously surged toward the man, and the purple aura around his body erupted like a boiling spring, freely roaming around the bedroom.
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Shen Ye was somewhat surprised. Why did he feel that the purple aura on the man’s body had become even denser?
He carefully observed for a moment and discovered that the spiritual energy was actually being completely devoured by the purple aura.
Moreover, there was no change in Ye Ze himself; he didn’t appear to have undergone any transformation like someone who had attained enlightenment.
What… was going on?
Shen Ye called out softly, “Uncle.”
Ye Ze opened his eyes.
“I feel something’s not right.” Shen Ye squatted beside Ye Ze and opened the man’s palm.
Sure enough, the little golden dragon on the man’s finger opened its eyes, even wagging its tail. Obviously, it had awakened due to nourishment from spiritual energy.
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Shen Ye: “…”
He suddenly had a conjecture. Perhaps the man had already attained enlightenment long ago, but this world might not be suitable for cultivation, so he had been sealed away.
The purple aura on the man’s body could devour spiritual energy and even deter Taoists… Maybe this purple aura was Ye Ze’s Tao.
As for the little golden dragon, it might be the man’s spiritual pet, his true form, or perhaps his mount…
“Not bad for the man I chose!” Shen Ye leaned in and kissed Ye Ze. “You’re extraordinary from birth!”
Although it was all just his speculation, the fact that his man was amazing was undeniable.
Upon hearing Shen Ye’s explanation, Ye Ze slightly furrowed his brow.
“It doesn’t matter to me whether I had attained enlightenment or not, but I hoped to keep up in your footsteps.”
Hearing this, Shen Ye held onto the man’s waist. “Don’t worry, with how amazing you are, there’s no way you can’t keep up!”
Ye Ze lifted him up, carrying him toward the edge of the bed.
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After placing the child on the bed, Ye Ze sat at the edge of the bed, gently caressing the child’s face. “Is it really possible?”
Shen Ye held him tightly around the neck. “Of course!”
He should have realized earlier that cultivators with purple aura were rare, especially among mortals… Clearly, his man was extraordinary.
“I’m not worried at all about being separated from you now.” Shen Ye grinned as he leaned in to kiss the man.
Even if the man was just an ordinary mortal, he had a way to make him ascend with him to the boundless heaven and descend to the yellow springs.
Besides, his fiancé doesn’t look like an ordinary person.” Ye Ze was infected by his optimism and couldn’t help but smile along. “Hmm, we won’t separate.” He leaned in and kissed the child.
The two of them naturally embraced each other and engaged in joyful activities, with Ye Ze remembering to use a band-aid to cover the little golden dragon.
The next day, when they woke up, they found that the little golden dragon was asleep again, and they had no idea what was happening.
But Shen Ye and Ye Ze didn’t pay much attention to it like before. Even if the little golden dragon slept for a lifetime, they wouldn’t separate.
That was enough.
As the two walked out of the bedroom, they saw Xu Sisi and others in the hall, all looking at them.
Only Grandpa Ye and Grandma Shen were oblivious to the situation. The two elderly people greeted them before returning to watching TV.
Xu Sisi and the others rushed over and surrounded Shen Ye and Ye Ze.
Shen Shimu scrutinized Shen Ye from head to toe. “Is there anything uncomfortable about you?”
“?” Shen Ye was bewildered.
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“It’s… it’s that place…” Shen Shimu wanted to say it directly but hesitated because there were elders around, so he couldn’t bring himself to say it.
Shen Ye was still confused. “What do you mean?”
But Ye Ze understood and gave Shen Shimu a warning glance.
Shen Shimu said, “…I’m just concerned about him!”
“Concerned about me?” Shen Ye furrowed his brow. “I’m fine, there’s nothing uncomfortable.”
Shen Shimu wanted to say something but suddenly remembered that Shen Ye knew spells and could remove fatigue, so he shut his mouth.
Ye Ze gently held Shen Ye’s hand. “He’s joking, ignore him. Let’s go have breakfast.”
Shen Ye and Ye Ze held hands, smiling happily in agreement.
“Speaking of breakfast… come, I made red bean rice for you, come and taste it.” Xu Sisi led Shen Ye and Ye Ze toward the kitchen.
It was too late last night to make banners, but they definitely had red bean rice. Xu Sisi had gotten up early in the morning to prepare it.
Shen Ye: “?”
What red bean rice? Why make red bean rice?
Ye Ze: “…”
He didn’t know how to explain it to the child at the moment.
After all, the matter of driving was something he insisted on, but he and the child didn’t actually drive yesterday… Would the child be upset if he knew what everyone meant?
While he was pondering, Xu Sisi had already pulled Shen Ye to sit at the dining table. “You and Mr. Ye must have had a hard time last night, eat quickly.”
Shen Ye naturally sensed something was amiss. He silently glanced at Ye Ze, then stared at Xu Sisi and said, “What do you mean by all of this?”
Xu Sisi: “Huh?”
Shen Ye changed his question, “Is there any significance to eating red bean rice?”
“Oh, it’s just a custom in some places. You’re supposed to eat this on the second day of the wedding night.” Xu Sisi explained.
Shen Ye: “…”
Wedding night?
When did he have a wedding night?
Okay, he understood now.
No wonder Shen Shimu asked him if there was anything uncomfortable, and no wonder the expressions of Xu Sisi and others were so strange.
He immediately turned to Ye Ze.
The man was obviously aware of everyone’s intentions and was now rubbing his nose…
Shen Ye hugged his arm and sighed, “So they all misunderstood and thought we were driving last night.”
Actually, he and Ye Ze did have a great time last night, but they didn’t drive.
“Huh, you didn’t do it?” Shen Shimu was stunned.
The others were also surprised.
Xu Sisi looked at Shen Ye’s face, glancing left and right.
Shen Ye stared at her, “Sister Si, your thoughts are dirty.”
Xu Sisi replied, “…Looks like you really didn’t do it.”
Because Shen Ye still had a resentful expression…
Others also noticed and fell into silence.
Actually, it was mainly Shen Shimu who fell silent. As for Zong Yiming and Xu Ce, the two of them were always quiet.
Xu Sisi murmured, “Thank goodness we didn’t make banners…”
Shen Ye, with keen ears, curiously asked, “What banners?”
“Nothing…” Xu Sisi didn’t dare to tell the truth, afraid that Shen Ye would vent his frustration on them in anger and challenge all four of them.
Shen Ye furrowed his brow, sensing something fishy, and wanted to ask further.
At this moment, Ye Ze gently held his hand and said, “I’m hungry, shall we eat?”
Upon hearing that his partner was hungry, Shen Ye couldn’t care about anything else and quickly pulled Ye Ze to sit down.
Shen Shimu and Xu Sisi gave Ye Ze a grateful glance.
Xu Sisi wiped the sweat silently, thinking that it was fortunate to have Mr. Ye around; otherwise, they wouldn’t have had a peaceful breakfast today.
After breakfast, Shen Ye prepared to go to Mr. Wang’s house.
Before leaving, he realized that he hadn’t told his family about taking an apprentice, so he spoke up, “Yesterday, I took on a disciple.”
Everyone in the family turned to look at him.
Even Grandpa Ye and Grandma Shen perked up their ears.
Ye Ze was referred to as “Madam” by Mr. Wang yesterday, and only he was aware of the situation, remaining the calmest.
Shen Ye explained Mr. Wang’s situation, omitting the part about him being scared and including his relationship with Deng Lingkun. He only mentioned it briefly, aiming to prevent everyone from showing affection in front of Mr. Wang in the future.
Hongyu Real Estate was well-known, and Xu Sisi and Xu Ce were aware of it. As for Shen Shimu and Zong Yiming, they usually interacted with aristocratic families, and since they were from the capital, they weren’t very familiar with local wealthy businessmen. However, since it was Shen Ye’s apprentice, they naturally approved.
Xu Sisi had a question, “Mr. Wang is in his thirties, right?”
Shen Ye nodded.
Xu Sisi silently looked at him for a few seconds and said, “I noticed that the disciples you take on are not young.”
Xu Ce was almost forty, and Mr. Wang was also around that age.
Shen Ye’s gaze swept across Ye Ze and he said in a deep voice, “You don’t understand. When you have a jealous husband, you have to be cautious.”
Ye Ze: “…”
Shen Shimu remembered how their eldest brother even got jealous of Grandpa Ye before, and he couldn’t help but sigh, “The eldest brother is indeed jealous. Unlike my partner, he wouldn’t get jealous without reason.”
Zong Yiming glanced at him casually and said, “Is that so?”
Shen Shimu: “…”
…He felt like he was being overshadowed.
Xu Sisi laughed and remained silent.
She and Xu Ce’s relationship was one of mature love between adults, more tolerant and mature. Unlike Ye Ze and Shen Ye, who were clingy, or Shen Shimu and Zong Yiming, who were more childish. She thought it was good this way, at least without any burdens, which suited her well.
“Will he be staying here?” Xu Sisi suddenly remembered something and asked.
Shen Ye replied, “Not for now. He may come after some time.”
In his previous world, the relationship between master and disciple was like that of a father and son. It involved not only teaching spells but also providing a cave dwelling and magical tools, and even helping clean up the mess… Similar to raising a son.
He had never taken on an apprentice, but his master treated him that way! His martial uncles and seniors also treated their disciples in the same manner!
Of course, this world didn’t have such strict requirements, but since he was his disciple, Shen Ye was willing to take better care of him if he had the ability.
He considered that the house had more abundant spiritual energy, which would be better for his disciple’s body.
Xu Sisi nodded, “I understand.”
She could only be thankful that Rongyuan was spacious enough to accommodate so many people.
However, if Shen Ye continued to take on apprentices, there might not be enough room. After all, sometimes Ye Tangdi would come to Haicheng, and they needed to reserve a guest room for such occasions…
So Xu Sisi brought up this issue.
Shen Ye: “Don’t worry, I have considered the issue of insufficient rooms, so for now, I will only take on these two disciples.”
He actually wanted to get a bigger villa, but he didn’t have that much money at the moment…
So he had to control the number of disciples and take on more when he could move to a bigger house.
After chatting for a while, Shen Ye set off with Xu Ce.
Ye Ze didn’t go with them as he had something to do with Shen Shimu.
Mr. Wang was already waiting at home.
He didn’t live in the residential building developed by his own company but in a self-built villa in the suburbs. It was the ancestral home of the Wang family, and the old wooden house had been demolished to build a beautiful mansion. There was a galloping white horse at the entrance, as well as an artificial mountain with flowing water, giving it a luxurious and grand appearance.
“Master,” Mr. Wang respectfully greeted Shen Ye.
Shen Ye nodded and introduced Xu Ce, “This is your senior brother.”
Mr. Wang continued calling for others.
Xu Ce smiled and also called out, “Junior brother.”
He brought an expensive bottle of red wine as a gift for Mr. Wang.
Mr. Wang was very happy, “I was just thinking of drowning my sorrows with alcohol. Your gift, senior brother, is perfect!”
Xu Ce: “…”
This junior brother of his didn’t quite match the rumors.
It was said that the CEO of Hongyu Real Estate had a sharp business mind and was quite formidable. Now, looking at Mr. Wang, Xu Ce couldn’t help but feel a sense of dissonance.
Shen Ye noticed his thoughts and whispered, “You’ll understand once you get to know him more. Your junior brother is a bit naive and sweet.”
That’s why he wanted to keep an eye on this second disciple, so as not to be deceived again.
Mr. Wang welcomed Shen Ye and Xu Ce into his home. His parents and younger brother and sister were all present.
The family members looked quite similar, with the men handsome and the women beautiful. However, Mr. Wang had a slightly different style because he was dressed too casually…
When they heard that Mr. Wang had taken Shen Ye as his master and that Shen Ye was willing to restore their family’s blessings, Mr. Wang’s parents were extremely grateful to Shen Ye. Mr. Wang’s mother even personally prepared a table full of snacks for Shen Ye.
Mr. Wang’s younger brother and sister were already married with children, and their families were happy and harmonious. Upon hearing that their elder brother’s master was coming, they also brought their partners and children to wait at home.
Shen Ye was quite satisfied with the grand treatment they received.
After introducing each other, Mr. Wang’s mother held Shen Ye’s hand and said, “I entrust my son to you.”
Shen Ye waved his hand, “I took your incense burner, so it’s only natural for me to take care of him, especially since he is my disciple.”
Mr. Wang’s parents were aware of the incense burner incident. When they learned that it was Master Shen who drove away the boyfriend who almost killed their entire family, they were extremely grateful. As for the incense burner, they were ordinary people and couldn’t use it. Instead, it would bring them trouble, so it was better to give it to Master Shen.
Seeing the sincere gratitude from Mr. Wang’s family, Shen Ye was also very pleased.
He looked at Mr. Wang’s mother and said, “Have you been experiencing joint pain recently, even without rain? It keeps you up at night, and your husband is often awakened by your pain.”
Mr. Wang’s mother was surprised, “Yes! It’s been so painful at night that I can’t sleep, and I often wake my husband up!”
She knew that her eldest son’s master was very capable, but she didn’t expect Shen Ye to be able to immediately identify her condition. She had been hiding it from her children and her husband to prevent them from worrying, and she had secretly gone to the hospital for check-ups.
Shen Ye handed her a talisman, “Carry this with you, and you won’t experience the pain again.”
Since he received the incense burner from the Wang family, he had to take care of their health as well.
Mr. Wang’s mother thought for a moment and didn’t refuse.
This was her eldest son’s master, and in ancient times, that meant a great deal. Shen Ye was young, and she treated him like her own child, so she would also treat Shen Ye well in the future.
Shen Ye liked Mrs. Wang’s straightforwardness and decided to make a few safety charms with inscriptions for the Wang family when he returned.
Then he looked at Mr. Wang’s father and his younger brother and sister, “Have you been feeling cold in the house recently?”
The three of them looked at each other and nodded.
Indeed, just like today, they were wearing thick coats even inside their home.
But they didn’t think much of it. Now that the weather was getting hotter, the central air conditioning in the house was running 24 hours a day, so they thought it was just the effect of the air conditioning being too good.
However, upon hearing Shen Ye’s words, they all sensed something was amiss.
“What do you mean?” Mr. Wang’s younger brother asked.
He looked almost identical to Mr. Wang, but he was an academic achiever. Compared to Mr. Wang’s always cheerful face, Mr. Wang’s younger brother appeared more aloof. Perhaps academic achievers tended to be more aloof.
Shen Ye said, “This is because the blessings in your house have been disrupted. It’s not a big deal. After I restore it, the temperature in your house will return to normal.”
Upon hearing this, the Wang family felt relieved.
After exchanging pleasantries, Mrs. Wang took Shen Ye to the kitchen and said, “I made spicy duck neck, which is my specialty. Give it a try… Dingming used to love it when he was little.”
Shen Ye’s eyes lit up, “I love spicy food!”
He liked various brands of duck necks, but unfortunately, Ye Ze didn’t let him eat too much, saying they contained additives.
Xu Ce followed behind silently, watching Mrs. Wang grab the master’s arm. He thought to himself that if the master’s husband were here, he might get jealous…
Shen Ye tasted the duck neck made by Mrs. Wang and praised, “It’s delicious!”
He planned to learn the recipe and try making it himself.
Of course, he could also ask Ye Ze to learn and make it for him. After all, Ye Ze was his husband.
After enjoying the duck neck, Shen Ye had an even better impression of the Wang family.
“Now let’s go to your ancestral hall,” Shen Ye washed his hands and said with a smile.
As soon as he entered the Wang family’s gate, he knew that the villa was protected by a small formation. If an accident occurred, the formation would be activated. Moreover, the formation’s core happened to bring blessings to the Wang family. It was clear that it was left behind by the ancestors of the Wang family.
However, due to the reconstruction of the house, the effectiveness of the formation might have been compromised, but it hadn’t been destroyed.
The core of the formation was located in the ancestral hall.
The group went to the ancestral hall. Unlike the grand architecture of the front yard, the ancestral hall was made of bluestone and seemed quite old.
Mr. Wang’s father explained in a low voice, “I heard that this used to be a small Taoist temple, but later it was converted into our ancestral hall by our ancestors.”
The Wang family didn’t know the detailed history, but their ancestral hall had always been there, and they attached great importance to it.
Shen Ye nodded and walked in. He immediately sensed the gloomy atmosphere in the ancestral hall, which should have been filled with spiritual energy and blessings.
It seemed that the core of the formation had been disrupted.
He stood at the entrance for a few seconds, then walked in and stopped in front of the incense burner on the left.
The Wang family and Xu Ce behind him dared not make a sound, holding their breath and watching his actions.
Shen Ye circled around the incense burner and raised his hand, performing a spell.
Golden light emitted from the incense burner, and within that light, numerous runes appeared and continued to emerge. After about five seconds, the golden light dissipated, and the incense burner returned to normal.
“Alright,” Shen Ye said.
He didn’t explain how the incense burner was damaged or how he repaired it because the Wang family wouldn’t understand even if he did. However, he could guarantee that the blessings of the Wang family would return.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang grabbed Shen Ye’s arm again and expressed her gratitude.
Xu Ce hesitated about whether to take a photo and show it to his madam later.
But as he pondered, Shen Ye suddenly looked at him with a warning gaze.
Xu Ce: “…”, he silently put his phone back into his pocket.
The matter was quickly resolved, and Shen Ye was ready to go home. He was increasingly fond of being with Ye Ze, whether it was attending classes at school or conducting business outside. He always wanted to finish quickly and return to meet Ye Ze.
The Wang family originally wanted to invite Shen Ye and Xu Ce to have a meal, but Shen Ye politely declined.
“We’ll have plenty of opportunities in the future,” he smiled and said, thinking about bringing Ye Ze over to have a meal later. Mrs. Wang’s cooking skills were really good.
Moreover… he could also make the man learn cooking from Mrs. Wang…
Shen Ye: The plan is going well, perfect.
Before leaving, Shen Ye took out a piece of paper and handed it to Mr. Wang, saying, “From now on, strictly follow the daily schedule on this chart.”
Mr. Wang was stunned. He received the paper and looked at it. The daily schedule written on it was just like when he was in high school: waking up at five in the morning and going to bed at nine-thirty at night, with scheduled jogging instead of morning reading.
Mr. Wang: “…”
He felt like crying again.
Shen Ye snorted as he looked at Mr. Wang’s pitiful face. “You know my abilities. Even if I’m not monitoring you, I know exactly what you do every day. If you don’t follow the requirements, just wait and see!”
In reality, he wasn’t a pervert and couldn’t possibly observe what everyone did every day.
However, he did plan to supervise Mr. Wang because he had just experienced a breakup, and Shen Ye was afraid he would be downhearted. He needed to encourage Mr. Wang to pull himself together.
Mr. Wang forced a smile, “I understand, Master. I will strictly adhere to the schedule.”
The master not only set the rule of early rising and early sleeping but also had him study calligraphy in the morning, handle work in the afternoon, and watch TV with his parents in the evening.
It was even more tiring than when he was in school…
His expression was full of distress, catching Xu Ce’s attention.
Xu Ce secretly glanced at the content on the paper and was also stunned.
The master must be a devil…
Who wakes up at five o’clock if they’re not a student?
Even when the master attended university, his earliest class was at eight o’clock.
Xu Ce felt great sympathy for Mr. Wang, his junior brother, and patted him on the shoulder heavily, saying, “Hang in there.”
Mr. Wang: “…”, feeling miserable and wanting to cry.
After Shen Ye left, the Wang family members took a look at the schedule on the paper.
Mr. Wang’s second brother revealed a faint smile on his usually aloof face and said, “Brother, I think your master is quite good.”
“…,” Mr. Wang couldn’t determine whether his younger brother was complimenting him or mocking him for a moment.
Their father also spoke, “I think Master Shen is a good kid. He’s considering your health.”
As parents, they are naturally worried about their son’s slump after the breakup. Especially their eldest son, whose character was too soft. He had been deceived by Deng Lingkun and didn’t know when he would be able to move on.
Fortunately, they had Master Shen. Only with his tough methods could they divert their son’s attention.
For a while, the Wang family had a better impression of Shen Ye.
Shen Ye and Xu Ce got into the car, ready to return to Rongyuan.
But Xu Ce couldn’t help it and said, “Master, you are really good to me.”
At least he didn’t require him to wake up at five for exercise.
Shen Ye gave him a cool look, “Are you envious of your junior brother’s daily schedule?”
Xu Ce panicked, “No… no…”
Shen Ye smiled faintly, “Don’t worry, I won’t treat you like that.”
After all, Xu Ce was a man protected by his sister Si… If he dared to treat Xu Ce like that, Sister Si would chase him with a big knife for eight blocks!
