Becoming an immortal against the will of heaven

"Brother Chen, long time no see, hope you've been well?"

As the man in the Confucian robe fully revealed himself, he greeted Chen Tian with a smile, as if he were an old acquaintance.

Chen Tian was slightly surprised because, in his memory, he didn't seem to recognize this person.

Filled with doubt, he couldn't help but examine him more carefully. After observing for a long time, Chen Tian seemed to suddenly remember something and exclaimed, "Cao Fangcun? How is it you?"

Chen Tian finally remembered. When he was experiencing mortal life in Vegetable Basket Village, he had accidentally stumbled into a private school one rainy night.

That private school was extremely strange because those studying inside were not humans, but children transformed from妖狐 (yaohu - fox spirits). And the one teaching these children was the man before him, Cao Fangcun!

At the same time, the Immortal Realm jade slip that Chen Tian used to peel away the Heavenly Tribulation was also given to him by this person. It could be said that if it weren't for this Cao Fangcun, Chen Tian might never have been able to cultivate to the凝海境 (Ninghai Realm)!

That's why Chen Tian was so surprised when he saw Cao Fangcun suddenly appear.

"Haha, Brother Chen actually hasn't forgotten me. This truly makes Cao某 (Cao, used humbly) extremely excited!"

Upon hearing Chen Tian call out his name, Cao Fangcun laughed loudly and walked slowly from the sky, stopping in front of Chen Tian.

Previously, because Chen Tian's cultivation was weak, he couldn't detect his true realm. But now that Cao Fangcun was standing in front of him, Chen Tian could clearly see that Cao Fangcun's cultivation had actually reached the peak of the凝海境 (Ninghai Realm), the same as Kong Lingzi and Nie Tianzun!

Although he had vaguely guessed that this person's strength must not be underestimated, Chen Tian really didn't expect his cultivation to be so terrifying!

However, this made Chen Tian even more puzzled. With such powerful strength, why would this person try to curry favor with him back then?

Thinking of this, Chen Tian couldn't help but become more wary and guarded against Cao Fangcun.

Of course, this person had helped him after all, and Chen Tian didn't think he would harm him. Thinking this, Chen Tian also revealed a smile and cupped his fist, saying, "Brother Cao is too kind. I received Brother Cao's help back then, which is why I am where I am today. Chen某 (Chen, used humbly) will always remember this kindness."

"Haha, it was just a small favor, not worth mentioning. Brother Chen is too polite," Cao Fangcun replied, waving his hand repeatedly with a generous and magnanimous expression.

Seeing the two of them like this, Han Wuming and the Demon Heaven Old Ancestor, who had been nervous, also breathed a sigh of relief.

They hadn't expected that this Cao Fangcun would actually be Chen Tian's friend.

Of course, although they were said to be friends, Chen Tian had only met him once. To this day, Chen Tian still hadn't figured out this person's background.

After pondering for a moment in his heart, Chen Tian's smile remained unchanged as he asked amiably, "By the way, I wonder why Brother Cao has suddenly come here today?"

"Haha, I wouldn't dare to give instructions. I've come this time because I have a matter I'd like to ask Brother Chen for help with. I wonder if Brother Chen will agree?" Cao Fangcun asked with a suggestive expression, staring intently at Chen Tian with a smile.

Seeing Chen Tian's generous appearance, Cao Fangcun also seemed extremely happy. But just as he was about to state his intentions, suddenly, an extremely dazzling spiritual light shot out from the bamboo house behind them, reaching straight into the clouds!

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian's smiling face instantly turned gloomy. He turned to Cao Fangcun and apologized, "Normally, I should accompany Brother Cao to the end, but unfortunately, I urgently need to deal with a rather troublesome matter right now and can no longer entertain Brother Cao. Why don't Brother Cao stay here for now, and we can talk another day, what do you think?"

Hearing Chen Tian's words and turning to look at the bamboo house that was constantly releasing dazzling spiritual light, Cao Fangcun seemed to understand something and nodded, "Alright, then I'll stay here for now. You can come find me whenever it's convenient for Brother Chen."

"Thank you for your understanding, Brother Cao." Chen Tian smiled and cupped his fist, then instructed Han Wuming and the Demon Heaven Old Ancestor, "Brother Cao is my honored guest, you must treat him well and not neglect him, understand?"

"We understand!"

Although they didn't know what had happened, seeing Chen Tian's solemn expression, Han Wuming and the Demon Heaven Old Ancestor both knew that it wasn't the time to disturb him, so they hurriedly agreed and led Cao Fangcun out of the bamboo courtyard.

Chen Tian watched the three of them leave with a smile until their figures completely disappeared. Only then did his face turn gloomy again. Without any hesitation, he rushed towards the bamboo house like lightning.

As soon as he entered the house, the scene before him shocked Chen Tian. Qin Yi, who had been lying on the bamboo bed, was now floating strangely in mid-air, and a surge of majestic spiritual power was pouring out of her body, forming a pillar of light that shot into the sky.

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian's face turned solemn. He strode forward, reached out his right hand, and pressed it on Qin Yi's forehead, frantically sending spiritual power into her body.

Under the infusion of Chen Tian's profound spiritual power, the pillar of light that was escaping from Qin Yi's body gradually shrank, eventually disappearing without a trace. Qin Yi's body also slowly fell from mid-air and lay peacefully on the bamboo bed, her face calm, as if she were sleeping soundly.

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian's anxious mood slowly calmed down. He took Qin Yi's small hand and said with a firm gaze, "Don't worry, I promised you that I would protect you for the rest of my life, so I will never let anything happen to you, never!"

When he said these words, Chen Tian's tone was extremely gentle, like a breeze blowing into Qin Yi's ears.

Although Qin Yi was deep in sleep, after hearing Chen Tian's words, a trace of peace appeared on her tightly closed face!