Only Obey My Command

The air was fresh, the sky was blue, the grass was green, and the stream babbled. Yan Zixia's figure was curvaceous. Throughout the journey, Yue Qianchou was in an exceptionally good mood; he had over nine hundred Foundation Establishment Pill! He believed that even with poor aptitude, he could successfully Foundation Establishment!

"Qianchou."

"Um."

"Are you going back to prepare for Foundation Establishment?" Yan Zixia asked. Yue Qianchou answered without hesitation, "Yes."

Do you still remember the song you owe me?

Yue Qianchou chuckled awkwardly, "I remember. I've been busy refining pills lately. I'll definitely think of a song for you after I successfully Foundation Establishment." He hadn't really intended to give her a song back then; he was just being perfunctory. Now, how could he possibly come up with a suitable song in such a short time?

After walking for a while, Yan Zixia asked again, "Do you need me to protect you when you Foundation Establishment?"

"Ha! No need, I'll just find a quiet place to hide," Yue Qianchou refused. He knew that no one could disturb him during Foundation Establishment, otherwise he might suffer Qi Deviation. However, there was probably no safer place in the world than Utopia! He hadn't even told Qu Ping'er about that place, and it wasn't convenient to tell her now.

Seeing that he refused, Yan Zixia bit her lip and remained silent. Yue Qianchou, having frequented 'flower gardens' in his previous life, naturally noticed her displeasure at his rejection. Without hesitation, he moved closer and slapped her shapely buttocks.

"Ah!" Yan Zixia cried out in surprise, having been ambushed by the villain again. Her face flushed with embarrassment, she quickly ran to the side. The perpetrator laughed triumphantly.

Back at the Sang Cao Garden, the young couple went back to their respective homes.

Upon returning to the hut, Yue Qianchou was slightly taken aback by the scene before him. In broad daylight, Furong was lying on the bed with her back to the outside, covered by a blanket. It was a bit unbelievable, as she usually sat cross-legged on the bed to cultivate, even at night.

"Uncle-Master Furong! Are you alright?" Yue Qianchou asked from the side. Furong didn't answer, her head was completely covered by the blanket, so he couldn't see what was wrong with her. He raised his hand to pull back the blanket to check, but then thought better of it. No matter how ugly she was, she was still a woman. She had kindly taken him in to stay with her, and he was pulling her blanket instead. What kind of behavior would that be?

"Uncle-Master, are you asleep?" Yue Qianchou called out again, but Furong still didn't respond, which was a bit abnormal.

Yue Qianchou shrugged helplessly and said he would go back to Foundation Establishment first. He would come back to ask after he succeeded in Foundation Establishment. Then he disappeared from his bed.

If there was anyone Guan Yu and Chen Feng missed the most during this time, it would undoubtedly be their leader, Yue Qianchou. He'd been gone for over ten days! No word from him! They were worried sick about him. Even if he hadn't refined the Foundation Establishment Pill, he should have at least come back and said hello! We don't blame you; there are plenty of spiritual herbs anyway, just keep trying.

The two lay listlessly on the stone platform of the bamboo pavilion, unable to muster the energy to do anything. The days of waiting were so painful! In the distance, Little Red Hare and Bai Suzhen were wandering in the sea of flowers.

"The boss is back." Chen Feng's eyes lit up, and he stood up abruptly.

"Where?" Guan Yu had his back to the outside and didn't see it for a moment. When he turned around, he saw Yue Qianchou walking out of the woods looking just as listless as the others.

Guan Yu and Chen Feng exchanged glances, a bad feeling creeping into their eyes. This alchemy attempt was probably going to end badly; otherwise, when had they ever seen their boss like this?

Bai Suzhen knew as soon as Yue Qianchou appeared. She glanced at him from afar and frowned, noticing his dejected appearance. She patted the foal and said, "Red Hare, let's go back."

"Boss." "You're back."

Guan Yu and Chen Feng stepped out of the bamboo gate to greet him. They both wanted to ask how the elixir was going, but seeing their leader's expression, they couldn't bring themselves to ask. The two embraced him and sat down in the bamboo pavilion.

Yue Qianchou rested his elbows on the stone platform, pinching his forehead silently. A short while later, Bai Suzhen gracefully entered the courtyard and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Yeah! Boss, what's wrong?"

"Boss, just say what's on your mind! We're all family here."

As soon as Bai Suzhen spoke, the two men eagerly inquired, but deliberately avoided the question they most wanted to know: how was the Foundation Establishment Pill being refined? Yue Qianchou secretly chuckled to himself, wondering how long they could keep this up. He waved his hand at them and said, "It's nothing, I'm just really tired these past few days, I'll be fine after a rest."

After dawdling for a while, Chen Feng finally couldn't help but ask, "Boss, have you refined the Foundation Establishment Pill yet?"

Yue Qianchou replied decisively, "I'll refine it."

Guan Yu's eyes lit up and he asked, "How's the refining going?"

Yue Qianchou said calmly, "Nothing much."

Upon hearing this, both of them looked dejected. Chen Feng said regretfully, "Did they both fail?"

"What did you say?" Yue Qianchou glared at him with his small eyes and said, "Have you ever seen this boss make a mistake?" Whenever such a situation arose, he would always try his best to enhance the boss's prestige.

Bai Suzhen, who had always been an observer, knew this better than anyone else. Knowing what kind of trouble he was going to cause this time, she turned her head and smiled slightly.

Guan Yu and Chen Feng exchanged a glance, then became excited. Guan Yu stammered, "Boss... Boss, where... where is the Foundation Establishment Pill?" This was the thing Guan Yu had been longing for since being expelled from Fu Xian Island, so how could he not be excited? Chen Feng, on the other hand, had never imagined that this day would actually come.

"Two useless things. A mere Foundation Establishment Pill is enough to excite you like this. How will you ever accomplish anything great with me in the future? Calm down, stay calm, stay calm like your boss, understand?" Yue Qianchou said disdainfully. As he spoke, he took out two purple pills from his Storage Bag, and a fragrant aroma immediately filled the bamboo pavilion. Even Bai Suzhen couldn't help but take a second look.

The two men repeatedly admitted their mistake, saying, "Yes, yes, yes," but their eyes were fixed on the two purple pills. Guan Yu even exclaimed in surprise, "They really are Foundation Establishment Pill!" He had taken three of them before, but unfortunately, he hadn't succeeded in Foundation Establishment, so he naturally recognized them.

Two Foundation Establishment Pill, each the size of a quail's foot, were held in his palm and put away. Guan Yu and Chen Feng were stunned, wondering what their boss meant. Did he not want to give them to them?

Yue Qianchou, holding the Foundation Establishment Pill behind his back, said solemnly, "Don't worry, you two, I will definitely give you the Foundation Establishment Pill. I'll also give you a choice. I'll give each of you one Foundation Establishment Pill. If you're willing to leave, I'll let you go and even ask my sister to return your natal Primordial Spirit. From now on, we'll have nothing to do with each other. The other choice is that I'll still give you the Foundation Establishment Pill, and you can choose to stay, but from now on you must sincerely serve me as your leader Only obey my command. Think about it! Guan Yu, I know you've always been Qi Ingestion of me as your leader, you go first!"

The two looked at each other, puzzled as to why Yue Qianchou had said such a thing. Bai Suzhen also looked over in surprise.

After a brief silence, Chen Feng stepped forward and bowed, saying, "From this day forward, Chen Feng will obey only the orders of the Boss and will never have any disloyal thoughts. If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth." When he first arrived, he was indeed not fond of Yue Qianchou, but after being fooled a few times—of course, he didn't know he was being fooled—he had developed a near-blind worship for Yue Qianchou, which is why he made this solemn oath.

Yue Qianchou nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Guan Yu.

Guan Yu hesitated. He was much older than Chen Feng, and his perspective was naturally more mature. Staying wasn't a problem, nor was sincerely acknowledging Yue Qianchou as his leader. The real temptation was too great—the chance to reclaim his natal Primordial Spirit. At least he wouldn't be controlled by anyone anymore. But could he really succeed in Foundation Establishment his Foundation Establishment with just one Foundation Establishment Pill? If he couldn't, what good would leaving do? Yue Qianchou, having succeeded the first time, could surely do it again and again; there was no shortage of spiritual herbs here. Most importantly, even if he left, would Yue Qianchou really let him go? Wasn't he afraid he'd reveal the secrets of this place?

Thinking of this, Guan Yu became somewhat annoyed. That bastard Chen Feng! He should just pledge allegiance! Why did he have to make such a vicious oath? One must know that cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, are different from ordinary people in the mortal world. Once they make an oath, breaking it will come to pass. But since Chen Feng made an oath, it would be unreasonable for Guan Yu not to make one himself.

After much hesitation, Guan Yu gritted his teeth and bowed, saying, "From this day forward, Guan Yu will obey only your orders, sir, and have no other intentions. If I break this oath, may I be struck down by heaven and earth."

"Good!" Yue Qianchou shouted, turned his back to the two of them, and laughed loudly. Suddenly, he turned around and coldly swept his eyes over the two of them. His eyes were cold and ruthless, and a domineering aura of killing and decisiveness surged out from his body. Under that aura, Guan Yu and Chen Feng were actually startled and took a step back. The two of them were very surprised.

Bai Suzhen's bright eyes remained unblinking. This was the first time she had ever seen Yue Qianchou possess such an imposing aura. In the blink of an eye, he seemed like a completely different person, almost unrecognizable. She had seen much of the world, and this kind of aura was only possessed by those who had long held high positions and were ruthless and cunning. It wasn't something that could be faked.

Yue Qianchou coldly swept his gaze over the two men, finally settling on Guan Yu. He stared at him for a long time, making the latter feel a little uneasy, before slowly saying, "You two will one day be proud of your choices."

Chen Feng's lips parted slightly as he swallowed hard. He had never imagined that his boss had this side to him; he was truly unfathomable! His admiration for him grew even stronger.

While the group was still in shock, Yue Qianchou suddenly reverted to his usual cheerful expression, making Guan Yu and Chen Feng quite uncomfortable. Yue Qianchou pulled his hands out from behind his back, revealing two Foundation Establishment Pills in his palm, and said to the two with a smile, "Take one each! I wish you both a speedy success in Foundation Establishment."

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