Immortal Father
Chapter 442 - 442 159 Direct Provocation

442: Chapter 159: Direct Provocation 442: Chapter 159: Direct Provocation For Chen Ting’er, the name Li Ping’an was as thunderous as a bolt from the blue.

To be an Enlightened Quasi-Immortal, an elder of the inner gate, and an envoy of the Eastern Alliance, any of these titles alone, reflected on a ‘young disciple,’ would be utterly inconceivable.

Yet, this junior brother was not only bestowed with these, but deservedly so.

When Li Ping’an had lectured at the Liuyun Pavilion, Chen Ting’er was also present.

Although her gains were not substantial, she still managed to break through two minor realms, thereby owing him a favor.

This time, Emperor Xuanyuan of the Wanyun Sect personally appointed Li Ping’an as the Captain of the Ten, and the sect selected three disciples to follow him into the Eastern Alliance.

The first time Chen Ting’er heard such news she was somewhat intrigued.

Later, when she inquired, she found that the selection was limited to those at the Heaven and Earth Bridge, Merge True realm, and couldn’t help feeling a bit dejected.

However, her dejection lasted less than half a day before her great-grandmaster and master took her to the Peak Master, granted her a few Immortal Treasures, and commanded her to protect the Enlightened Quasi-Immortal.

This left Chen Ting’er overjoyed.

For two consecutive days, she felt as if she were floating in the clouds, unable to come back to her senses.

In Dong’an City, when Chen Ting’er first met Li Ping’an alongside Gu Qingcheng and Yu Yingshu, two fellow junior brothers, Li Ping’an was very familiar with the two juniors and extremely courteous to her, with a politeness that carried a sense of distance.

Chen Ting’er couldn’t help feeling a bit downhearted.

She was aware that the two junior brothers who came with her were old friends of Junior Brother Ping’an, and her disappointment did not stem from such matters.

It was derived from the way Junior Brother Ping’an looked at her.

Clear, calm, friendly, and even with a bit of undue kindness.

This gaze was no different from how he looked at Gu Qingcheng and Yu Yingshu.

‘Alas, there shouldn’t be such wild thoughts,’ she thought.

Chen Ting’er quickly erased the ripples in her heart, keeping her dao heart serene.

‘To be worthy of Junior Brother Ping’an, one must at least be a woman like Priestess Sister, not only of outstanding talent and exceptional beauty, but also possessing a significant backstory.’

‘I will adhere to the Peak Master’s and master’s admonishments, do my utmost to protect Junior Brother Ping’an, run errands for him, deliver messages, and take care of his daily needs.’

‘Gu Junior Brother and Lord Yushi, being men, tend to be rough and less meticulous in their actions.

It’s likely they don’t even know how to iron clothes with Immortal Techniques, so it’s only proper for the three of us to look after these things.’

Thinking this, Chen Ting’er felt a bit more at peace in her dao heart.

Suddenly, she felt as though a pair of eyes were watching her and opened hers to follow the gaze.

“Elder Ping’an?”

Chen Ting’er became nervous at once, her voice turning soft and trembling, “What, what’s the matter?”

“It’s nothing.”

Li Ping’an, whose back had been facing her at some point, now turned around with a slight smile, speaking gently:

“Senior Sister Chen, there are a few things I need to instruct you on.”

“You shouldn’t call me Senior Sister,” Chen Ting’er hurriedly said, “I’m not sure if I can do such tasks well, but I will definitely try my best.

I have been cultivating for more than seventy years, mostly in seclusion.

If there’s anything that offends you, please be patient with me!”

Li Ping’an shook his head with a smile.

This senior sister seemed too nervous.

He asked, “Is Senior Sister Chen from the Immortal Dynasty?”

“Yes!”

Chen Ting’er nodded lightly, “My home is in the Royal City of the Immortal Dynasty.”

“Has the Immortal Dynasty had frequent external conflicts over the past hundred years?”

“Our Wanyun Sect’s dynasty rarely engages in warfare,” Chen Ting’er replied, “I entered the Elementary Immortal Realm quite early.

When my parents were still living, I often went home to visit.

Each time I passed through the border, the military camps and the aura of the commanders didn’t seem to change much.”

Li Ping’an looked down thoughtfully.

Gu Qingcheng and Yu Yingshu also looked over.

Yu Yingshu, who practiced Body Cultivation, had even cultivated his voice to be rougher.

He asked in a sonorous tone, “Elder Ping’an, why are you asking such things?”

“I’m contemplating how to wrestle with the Forge-Heaven Gate.”

Li Ping’an folded his arms, looking worried:

“On the surface, my father and various Golden Immortals and Celestial Immortals from our sect are taking the lead, and at most, we’ll engage in trade disputes with the Forge-Heaven Gate.”

“In any trade dispute, it’s difficult to truly harm the sect.”

“Now that we’re stepping out and about to enter the Eastern Alliance, how should we start from there and find a leverage point to shake the forces behind the Forge-Heaven Gate?”

Yu Yingshu gaped, “Ah, this, this, ah…

I should go cultivate.”

Both Gu Qingcheng and Li Ping’an gave him disdainful looks.

Yu Yingshu scratched his nose and laughed sheepishly.

Chen Ting’er took a light breath and pursed her lips, her mind rapidly becoming more active.

If she could think of a good strategy, she could help Junior Brother Ping’an plan, and in the future act as a strategist, advisor, or think tank, which would be far better than just delivering messages, running errands, alchemy, and doing laundry.

‘Think, think quickly.’

Without realizing it, Chen Ting’er began calculating with her fingers.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on Gu Qingcheng’s handsome face as he proudly said, “What’s so difficult about that?”

“Oh?” Li Ping’an asked with a smile, “Qingcheng, you chess dimwit, could you possibly have some brilliant idea?”

“Of course!”

Gu Qingcheng said seriously:

“Without hiding anything, while we disciples were idle, we also pondered these matters.

My suggestions are all gathered from everyone else.

If they can help you, then it couldn’t be better.”

“We can take a look at how the Blood Fiend Hall died.”

“The main crimes of the Blood Fiend Hall were colluding with demons, murdering fellow cultivators, annihilating sects, and oppressing the good.”

“As the third largest sect, the Forge-Heaven Gate must have one or even several demon cultivator groups under them; we can start from this aspect.”

Li Ping’an shook his head, “Right now, the only demon cultivator group we know that has a deep connection with the Forge-Heaven Gate is the second-ranking Azure Sea Pavilion, which has a similarly complex background and is completely different from the Blood Fiend Hall.”