"This Awei…"
Bai Ye glanced at Awei and didn't pay him any more attention.
Didn't that heavenly lightning scare him last time?
Or is it not that the cousin is not human, but that the cousin is too charming?
"Bai Leader, why don't we teach Awei a lesson to vent your anger!"
After getting along with Bai Ye for the past few days, Wencai greatly admired Bai Ye.
Not only his Taoist magic, but even in terms of physical combat, even Uncle Jiu and Qiusheng combined were no match for him. At the same time, he was also generous, always having various foods he had never tasted before readily available for them to try.
He even had the thought that if Bai Ye didn't abandon him, he would be willing to become his adopted son.
"Oh? How do you plan to help me teach him a lesson?"
After speaking, Bai Ye smiled at the two, leaving Qiusheng and Wencai stunned.
They hadn't actually thought it through. As the Security Team leader, Awei definitely had a gun on him, and they wouldn't dare provoke him. But if they used Taoist magic…
"That's right, I also want to know how you plan to educate him."
Uncle Jiu looked at the two with a fake smile. After hearing their words, he almost exploded with anger.
He didn't even need to think to know what method these two were planning to use.
He taught them Taoist magic not for them to do this!
A Taoist striking a common person, if not handled well, could harm their Yin virtue!
"Master, we were just talking, we don't have any methods!"
Qiusheng quickly defended himself. He wouldn't dare provoke his master's fierce Shura-like expression.
"Fellow Taoist, we are cultivators…"
"I understand, but a punishment is still necessary. Ren Old Master will turn into a zombie tonight, so just let him suffer a bit then."
Bai Ye still had that smiling expression, as if he was talking about a very ordinary matter.
But in Wencai and Qiusheng's eyes, this demeanor was even more terrifying than their master's.
To say such a terrifying thing with a smile, they wondered if one day they were to offend Bai Ye, they might not even know how they died.
Qiusheng and Wencai exchanged glances, both understanding each other's meaning from their eyes.
"Fellow Taoist, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Uncle Jiu hesitated. If this wasn't handled well, Bai Ye would bear the karma of the zombie killing people.
He felt that it was better to let this matter go than to punish a petty person and suffer an accident himself.
"Brother Taoist, you don't understand. If you don't show people like him a bit of color, they won't give up."
In the movie, what caused Awei's change?
Wasn't it because he was almost bitten to death by the zombified Ren Master? Awei, at his core, was a bully who feared the strong but preyed on the weak, and he also had a bit of loyalty. But you have to make him believe you are stronger than him, otherwise, he will keep bothering you.
Just now, Bai Ye originally thought that the heavenly lightning would be enough to make Awei timid and retreat.
But now it seems he thought too much. Awei still needs to experience the horror of zombies.
"Then, Fellow Taoist, I will help you keep an eye on the zombie later."
"Brother Taoist, you?"
Bai Ye looked at Uncle Jiu in surprise. When he said that, Uncle Jiu had already taken on half of the karma for him.
If this matter failed, Uncle Jiu would also suffer a backlash.
Trouble comes from the mouth.
In the world of cultivation, it's not just an empty saying.
"It's fine, I believe Fellow Taoist can do it. Besides, I'm also a bit annoyed with that guy."
Just now, his words were constantly interrupted. Uncle Jiu also cared about his reputation. Awei's actions made him lose face, so how could Uncle Jiu not be angry? It was just that, as a cultivator, he didn't want to bother with it before.
But since Bai Ye had already done so, Uncle Jiu naturally followed suit.
He was notoriously petty!
Punishing Awei felt quite interesting too.
Based on Bai Ye's previous performance, a zombie that hadn't absorbed blood yet could be handled by the two of them.
"Then, Master, do you need us to prepare anything?"
Qiusheng quickly asked. He had long been annoyed with Awei, but Uncle Jiu had previously forbidden it. Now, however, he was starting again.
"No need, you two don't need to do anything. Just protect Ren Master and Ren Tingting!"
Bai Ye wouldn't dare let those two troublemakers do anything.
It was possible that they would end up messing things up, so it was better to let them do nothing.
Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, the two became somewhat disheartened.
Their professional skills were good, so why wouldn't he let them act?
Qiusheng was a bit disappointed, but Wencai was overjoyed because he could protect Ren Tingting. If he could have a hero-saves-the-damsel moment, it wasn't impossible for her to fall for him!
Inside Yi Village.
Uncle Jiu had originally planned to use the ink-line to suppress the zombie today, then find a burial place to rebury it.
However, after changing his plan, Uncle Jiu directly placed the coffin outside, preparing for the zombie to absorb some essence of the sun and moon at night, making it easier for the zombie to emerge earlier.
Before it was dark, Ren Master arrived at Yi Village with Ren Tingting and Awei's Security Team.
Ren Master was actually feeling uncertain. The main reason was that his old father hadn't decomposed in twenty years and had even gained weight. This didn't look normal at all. Plus, Bai Ye had said earlier that if a zombie revived, the first person it would bite would be a family member. As a son, Ren Master seemed to be the closest relative in Ren Family Town, so the zombie might come for him first.
So Ren Master came directly before it got dark.
"Uncle, don't worry, with me, Awei, here today, those supernatural things definitely won't appear!"
Awei patted his chest, guaranteeing. Then, he looked at Ren Tingting beside him and asked, "Cousin, don't you agree?"
Ren Tingting was beautiful and the only daughter in the family. If he married Ren Tingting, he would not only have a beautiful wife but also inherit Ren Master's family fortune. Awei naturally paid a lot of attention to Ren Tingting.
"Taoist Priest, now that we have arrived, I hope…"
Ren Master ignored Awei and looked at Bai Ye and Uncle Jiu. However, the words he wanted to say got stuck in his throat. He was actually quite conflicted inside.
"Ren Master, the food is ready. Thank you for your hospitality last time. This time, consider it my treat."
Saying that, Bai Ye raised his hand and directly flicked the previously prepared dishes from his sleeve onto the table.
The three of them had never seen such a technique. They all rubbed their eyes, looking in disbelief at the dishes on the table and Bai Ye's sleeve.
What kind of divine technique was this?
"Wow?! What is this?"
Ren Tingting suddenly saw a panda standing in front of the table, raising its chubby little leg, ready to step onto the table. Her eyes seemed to sparkle, looking at the cute creature.
"Iron-eating beast?"
Ren Master had traveled widely and naturally seen iron-eating beasts. He didn't expect Bai Ye to actually raise one. He heard that this creature's temper wasn't particularly good.
"Yes, the iron-eating beast is called Little Black, and the dog is called Big Yellow. They are our Shenxiao Sect's spirit pets."
Bai Ye nodded, then pointed to the dishes on the table and said, "These dishes are from other places. You should try them."
"Then I won't be polite!"
Wencai and Qiusheng couldn't hold back any longer.
They had eaten these foods once a long time ago, but after that one time, they never had them again. Every time they recalled it, it was like reaching a peach blossom spring and then never being able to find it again.
"Tsk, what's so good about this? These two bumpkins!"
Awei curled his lips in disdain, looking at Qiusheng and Wencai wolfing down their food, feeling utterly contemptuous.
Bandits! They were simply bandits!
When would they learn to eat civilly like him!
His cousin definitely wouldn't like people with such bandit-like behavior.
Thinking of this, Awei decided to show them what elegance was!
Elegance, never out of style!
Picking up his chopsticks, Awei casually picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth. The melt-in-your-mouth sensation, the crisp and tender texture, and the perfect preservation of the food's sweetness.
Ah!?
What kind of divine food was this?
Had he, Awei, been eating pig slop for the first half of his life?
With just that one bite, Awei felt like he had arrived in heaven.
When he came back to his senses, not only Wencai and Qiusheng, but the entire Security Team were almost fighting over the food in front of the table.
"You all move aside for this old man! Let the captain eat first!!"
Elegance?
What was elegance?
Awei just wanted to grab two more pieces of meat!
"Is it really that delicious?"
Ren Tingting had the reserve of a young lady and naturally wouldn't be as uncouth as these men.
But looking at Awei and the others, Ren Tingting was actually a bit moved.
"It's very delicious, Tingting, come and eat a piece of meat I picked for you!"
Saying that, Wencai directly extended his chopsticks to Ren Tingting's front, with a piece of meat he had just picked up on them.
Looking at Wencai's eager expression, a hint of disdain flashed across Ren Tingting's face. She waved her hands repeatedly and said, "No, you eat it yourself…"
How could she dare to eat that!
However, compared to eating, she preferred the iron-eating beast in front of her.
Her repeated attempts to reach out and touch it were naturally noticed by Bai Ye.
"Do you know why Little Black joined our Shenxiao Sect?"
"Why?"
Ren Tingting looked at Bai Ye curiously, wanting to reach out and touch Little Black, but its baring teeth and snarling expression truly made Ren Tingting a bit scared.
She also wanted one.
"Beastmen will never be slaves, unless food and lodging are provided. Coincidentally, our Shenxiao Sect provides lodging, and the food is not bad."
That simple?!
Upon hearing Bai Ye's explanation, a hint of surprise flashed in Ren Tingting's eyes. She had originally thought it would be a very difficult matter.
It turned out to be so simple, just needing food and lodging.
Then her family's conditions didn't seem to make it impossible to raise an iron-eating beast.
"You try this first."
Saying that, Bai Ye took out a bowl of fresh ingredients and placed it in front of Ren Tingting for her to try.
She had been wanting to eat it just now, but due to her ladylike reserve, when Bai Ye offered it, she didn't resist much and picked up her chopsticks to take a bite. Suddenly, she understood why the iron-eating beast was willing to go up the mountain.
Ren Tingting, as the only daughter of the Ren Family, even though the Ren Family's business had been declining over the years, Ren Tingting's treatment had never decreased, but rather increased. Ren Fa was somewhat doting on his daughter.
Naturally, in terms of food, Ren Tingting believed that she would definitely not be as unworldly as Awei and the others. It should be delicious, but not that exaggerated. But after she finished eating, she realized that she had underestimated Bai Ye.
This kind of ingredient seemed like it shouldn't exist in this world at all.
"If you join our Shenxiao Sect, you can pet pandas, which are iron-eating beasts, for free and eat these delicious foods!"
Ah!!
How despicable!
Cousin, don't agree!
Although Awei was snatching food, his ears were constantly paying attention to the surroundings. Upon hearing that Bai Ye was actually using such a despicable 'threat' to make his cousin join, he almost cried inside.
No!
First, grab two pieces of meat!
"But I really don't want to be a Taoist Priest…"
Ren Tingting glanced at Ren Fa, a hint of apology flashing across her face again. In her opinion, Taoist priests were charlatans. Perhaps they had some Jianghu tricks, but they shouldn't be like the legends, right?
Therefore, she didn't want to be a Taoist Priest.
Even with such generous conditions…
Besides, her father only had one daughter. If she became a Taoist Priest, what would happen to their family?
"How about I consider it?"
Finally, Ren Tingting couldn't resist the urge to pet the iron-eating beast and eat the delicious food.
She admitted, she hesitated.
Looking at her softened attitude, Bai Ye stroked his chin with satisfaction, feeling that his corrosive plan seemed very successful.
This was inspired by a certain anime.
Initially, the female lead was very firm, always choosing to stand by her husband. But as the other party continuously corroded her, coupled with her inner wavering, from the initial 'just this once' to the subsequent 'I'm sorry, husband, I already…'
It seemed a bit despicable.
However, the matter of accepting disciples, every sect more or less has so-called 'quotas'.
The Taoist lineage needs to be passed down. It's impossible for the Shenxiao Sect to directly end with him, otherwise, how would he face those 'big shots' of the Shenxiao Sect in the future.
And Bai Ye was very curious, if he were to take the original female lead from the movie as a disciple, would it count as him changing a major plot point?
"Alright, but I won't be staying here for too long, so just give me your answer before I leave."
Bai Ye wasn't in a hurry. Ren Tingting was already hooked, and that was enough.
He signaled Little Black with his eyes, and with a knowing look, Little Black's expression changed from baring its teeth to being adorably clumsy, not even for a second.
"So cute! And it doesn't seem fierce anymore?"
Ren Tingting covered her mouth, looking at the iron-eating beast she was petting with a surprised disbelief. In an instant, it became so well-behaved.
"Disciples within the sect can also watch pandas do backflips!"
Ah?!
Does it have to sacrifice itself like that?
Little Black turned its head to look at Bai Ye in confusion. A scene suddenly formed in its mind: Big Yellow standing in a golden rooster independent posture on three watermelons, then it also standing in a golden rooster independent posture on Big Yellow's head, with another watermelon on its own head.
Is she still not coming?
Is this what a panda should be doing?
Little Black felt a wave of bitterness in its heart. Working truly had no dignity!