For the Spirit Plant Elder's scheme, Chen Qing did not feel too repulsed.
In the previous life, he worked hard to earn money, and it took decades to pay off the house.
After the house was paid off, there was the car money.
Once the car was paid off, there were the dowry and bride price.
Now, he had a stable position, with three people to order around, earning over eight thousand Spirit Stones a year.
The Elder seemed to be secretly trying to match his granddaughter with Chen Qing.
Thinking of Yu Qingshuang's impressive figure, gritting his teeth, it wasn't unbearable, he could make it work.
The only problem might be that Chen Qing couldn't beat Yu Qingshuang at the moment.
Who knows who would be on top in such a situation at home...
Hiss...
Chen Qing, oh Chen Qing, you've fallen!
You were supposed to be a promising young man working towards Foundation Establishment!
Although having a partner and reaching Foundation Establishment don't conflict with each other!
Amid all sorts of thoughts, Chen Qing fell asleep.
Three days later, under the sound of a string of firecrackers, numerous disciples and elders of Wuyou Mountain gathered at the courtyard of the Spirit Plant Elder.
Elder Chen and the Spirit Plant Elder were particularly delighted. Both of their faces were flushed from drinking, introducing Chen Qing to the other elders as if he were their family's brilliant young talent.
The familiar laugh of Ye Yuntian resounded. Following him were the core members of the younger generation of Wuyou Mountain, almost all the cultivators possessing the Butterfly Gu in the sect were present.
Chen Qing did not expect the event to be this grand.
Introduced by Ye Yuntian, Chen Qing started to familiarize himself with the cultivators of Wuyou Mountain who were in possession of the Butterfly Gu.
From the War Affairs Hall, there were five people, all possessing Sword Butterflies, including Ye Yuntian, He Ming, Shen Ao, Guo Feng, and Ke Yuhao.
Shen Ao was an orphan, discovered to have cultivation talent by the Mountain Master and brought back, held great reverence for Ye Yuntian, with a similar background to Chen Qing, thus held a favor towards Chen Qing.
The other three were descendants of the three elders of the War Affairs Hall.
Gongsun Xiu, the Hall Master of the Cultivation Hall, wielded a skillful sword yet had the Alcohol Butterfly as his Gu.
Wu Yi, the Deputy Hall Master of the Cultivation Hall, appeared honest and was constantly drunk, also possessing an Alcohol Butterfly.
The Cultivation Hall needed a lot of Spirit Ginseng for brewing Ginseng Wine, so upon hearing that Chen Qing could manage Spirit Ginseng, he was looked upon favorably by Wu Yi.
He Ming, the Deputy Hall Master of the Beast Driving Hall, possessed the Crane Gu capable of Butterfly Transformation, always arrived on a crane wherever he went.
Ju Xiu, the Hall Master of the Beast Driving Hall, possessed the Tiger Gu capable of Butterfly Transformation, was a rather fiery senior sister, slightly less attractive than Yu Qingshuang.
Feng Qi, the Hall Master of the Shadow Hall, had the Wind Gu capable of Butterfly Transformation, always dressed in black, quite stern and silent, but seemed to be on good terms with Ye Yuntian, and was generally indifferent to others.
As for the other two Hall Masters of the Shadow Hall, Feng Qi mentioned they had tasks and couldn't make it.
Feng Qi solemnly apologized to Chen Qing, to which Chen Qing replied with a smile that tasks were important.
The Shadow Hall usually patrolled various areas around the sect, so no-shows were quite normal.
There were altogether twelve Hall Masters and Deputy Hall Masters, forming the core strength of the younger generation of Wuyou Mountain.
Now, Chen Qing was to be added to this group.
Besides these individuals, there was another disciple possessing the Butterfly Gu in Wuyou Mountain who hadn't arrived, and that was Xiao Zhong.
After introducing everybody to Chen Qing, Ye Yuntian shrugged and smiled, "Today is my Junior Brother Chen's big day, apart from Feng Junior Brother and Feng Junior Sister from the Shadow Hall on duty, anyone from the younger generation of Wuyou Mountain possessing the Butterfly Gu who doesn't show up would be disrespecting me, Ye Yuntian!"
After Ye Yuntian's words, the Hall Masters didn't seem to care, as they all knew who Ye Yuntian was referring to.
He was talking about Xiao Zhong!
After a while, Chen Qing finally saw Xiao Zhong leading several disciples from Wuyou Mountain through the entrance, "Congratulations to Junior Brother Chen on the Butterfly Transformation of his Gu, I've brought a small gift!"
Chen Qing went to greet him, "Still, I must thank Senior Brother for your guidance back then! I should have visited Senior Brother to express my gratitude."
Xiao Zhong smiled, "Junior Brother speaks too highly, it was only your good fortune, I merely provided some guidance."
Actually, everyone present knew that Chen Qing's Gu transformed naturally, and had little to do with Xiao Zhong's guidance.
However, on such a joyous occasion, nobody wanted to upset the mood, all maintaining smiles on their faces, while their thoughts were anyone's guess.
Apart from the Hall Masters, many members of various halls also came, with the most being from the Spirit Plant Hall, not a single one missing.
The position of Hall Master in the Spirit Plant Hall had been vacant for a long time, now that Chen Qing had ascended directly to the position of Deputy Hall Master, almost equivalent to the Hall Master, it was only natural for them to come and pay their respects.
The feast commenced, with each table served two jugs of Ginseng Ganoderma Wine, representing the status of the new Deputy Hall Master.
After three rounds of drinks, for some reason, Xiao Zhong got a bit tipsy or otherwise, and actually said aloud, "Although Junior Brother has the Grass Spirit Gu capable of Butterfly Transformation, it's a pity that his cultivation is too low, he needs to cultivate seriously."
"Otherwise..."
Before he could finish, Ye Yuntian walked up to him, domineeringly said, "Otherwise, what do you intend to do?"
Xiao Zhong gently brushed off Ye Yuntian, "I wouldn't do anything, seeing Junior Brother Chen's Gu transform, I'm happier than ever."
"However, with the Evil Cultivators aplenty, Junior Brother Chen should refrain from descending the mountain."
Ye Yuntian coldly retorted, "Junior Brother Chen has the protection of my War Affairs Hall, not needing your concern!"
Xiao Zhong scoffed, "The sword is in your hand, naturally you call the shots."
Ye Yuntian's breathing turned hurried, showing clear signs of anger.
Xiao Zhong was obviously sarcastically referring to Chen Qing's mere third layer of Qi Refinement, implying he would be easily suppressed by them!
The atmosphere grew ever tenser, yet the elders and the Mountain Master's table inside the room remained unfazed.
Chen Qing wanted to intervene to mediate but was firmly held back on the shoulder by Feng Qi, signaling him not to move.
Ye Yuntian turned and asked, "Feng Junior Brother, I heard recently you discovered traces of a Sword Gu at the Sword Abyss, is it true?"
Feng Qi earnestly replied, "Indeed."
Ye Yuntian declared, "Once Junior Brother has investigated the Sword Gu thoroughly, I will personally lead the War Affairs Hall to capture it back."
"Happening that I was in a rush and didn't bring a gift, this Sword Gu will serve as a gift for Junior Brother Chen today!"
"Xiao Senior Brother, what do you think?"
Chen Qing nearly wanted to openly thank Xiao Zhong, as Xiao Senior Brother turned out to be quite straightforward!
If he hadn't spoken out, how could he have received such a precious gift as a Sword Gu for free!
This was worth over ten thousand Spirit Stones!
Even at a gathering, it would be sixteen thousand Spirit Stones!
Xiao Zhong remarked, "Ye Junior Brother is quite generous."
After finishing the meal, Xiao Zhong departed.
The other Hall Masters and Deputy Hall Masters didn't leave, intending to enjoy themselves into the night.
When Ye Yuntian left, he pulled Chen Qing close, slinging an arm around his shoulder and whispered in Chen Qing's ear, "I've heard news about your annual stipend, it's estimated to be eight thousand four hundred Spirit Stones, and the amount will increase when you eventually become a Hall Master."
Having said that, Ye Yuntian chuckled, disappearing into the night with the other Hall Masters.
Chen Qing stood in the night, spreading open his hands, the Grass Spirit Butterfly in his hand slowly spread its wings.
Next, he would wait for that Sword Gu to arrive, and as of now, there was no need to use all the Spirit Stones solely for the cultivation of the Grass Spirit Butterfly.
After all, the sect's stipend was fixed, and the position of Hall Master probably wouldn't be achieved in the coming years.
He had to find another Alcohol Gu.
That way, he wouldn't have to buy Spiritual Wine for cultivation, and any surplus Spiritual Wine could be secretly sold.
Chen Qing turned his head, seeing Wang Ye, Li He, and Zhou Ke anxiously waiting for him.