My Apprentice Is Too Diligent

Chapter 19: Disciple

"What do you mean Xiao Ba is missing?"

Chen Wuji hadn't spoken yet, but the old housekeeper beside him anxiously asked, "Wasn't Xiao Ba with the two of you when you went out together? How did Xiao Ba go missing?"

"I don't know."

Chen Qingning, who had run over, answered with a tearful voice, "Me, Second Senior Sister, and Xiao Ba were just buying some daily necessities on the street. We didn't argue with anyone or do anything bad. But when Second Senior Sister and I came out of the rouge shop, Xiao Ba who was following us was gone."

"We searched two streets and went back to the shops we had been to before, but we couldn't find him."

"Worried that something might have happened, Second Senior Sister is still on the street. She asked me to come back and tell everyone to go out and look for him, spreading out and searching."

"What are we waiting for then? Let's go, everyone, let's find Xiao Ba together!" The old housekeeper hurriedly said and was about to run towards the main gate.

Su Dayong, Chen Yifan, and Duan Zhen didn't hesitate and followed.

"Wait."

Chen Wuji, who was sitting still, calmly said, "I know where Xiao Ba is, you don't need to go look for him. Qingning, go and bring the second one back."

"Huh?"

The old housekeeper was stunned.

Chen Qingning also stood dumbfounded in place.

"Master, do you know where Xiao Ba is?" Su Dayong couldn't help but question.

"Yeah, Master, although Xiao Ba can be mischievous, he's still a good person." Chen Yifan agreed.

Duan Zhen didn't say anything, but his face was equally filled with astonishment.

There was no other reason.

Chen Wuji had been at home the whole morning and hadn't gone out at all.

How could he know where Nie Xiaoxiao, who had run outside, was?

"Do I need to lie about something like this?" Chen Wuji calmly spoke.

Uh...

The few of them were taken aback.

Indeed, when it came to Nie Xiaoxiao's safety, no one would joke around.

"Alright."

Seeing this, Chen Wuji stood up and said, "You guys eat first, I'll go bring Xiao Ba back."

"Oh."

"......Okay~"

The few of them subconsciously nodded.

"Then I'll go and bring Second Senior Sister back." Chen Qingning snapped back to reality, turned around, and ran towards the main gate.

After running a few steps, she suddenly stopped abruptly, turned back, and rushed into the dining hall.

Amidst the expressions of confusion and speechlessness from everyone, she quickly picked up a chicken leg, stuffed it into her mouth, and ran towards the main gate while chewing.

"This girl..." The old housekeeper shook his head and chuckled.

Chen Wuji also smiled.

He took a step and followed behind, walking out of the main gate.

...

[Name: Nie Shuangshuang (Nie Xiaoxiao) (Hidden Dragon Gate's Eighth Disciple)]

[Age: 10/19]

[Gender: Female]

[Status: Dual Soul]

[Location: Sifang Building, White Water County]

[Cultivation: Body Refining Realm, First Layer]

[Skills: "Fish Swallowing Technique" (53%), "Winding Snake Steps" (88%), "Electric Light Steps" (92%)]

[Talent: Opportune Luck]

[AFK: Available]

[Loyalty: 60]

...

Sifang Building!

The one who dared to go out of the main gate was naturally Nie Shuangshuang.

According to the panel, Sifang Building was one of the largest entertainment venues in White Water County.

It wasn't a brothel, but a place for various kinds of amusement.

Cockfighting, cricket fighting, chess, cards, poetry competitions...

A tall four-story building, one of the tallest buildings in the county town.

Chen Wuji walked into Sifang Building and found Nie Shuangshuang.

The little girl and a group of people gathered together in a circle, cheering excitedly at the two fighting roosters.

The two fighting roosters were covered in blood on their necks, ears, and faces, but she wasn't afraid.

Instead, she cheered even more enthusiastically, waving her little fists, eager to join in.

Chen Wuji approached and stood beside her without saying a word, watching the fighting roosters in the cage continue their battle.

"Fight! Fight!"

"Charge! Go for it, hurry up!"

"Peck its eyes, peck its eyes...good!"

"Hahaha, I won, I won!"

Cheers suddenly echoed throughout the entire floor.

Among the two roosters in the cage, the one with slightly yellow feathers emerged victorious.

The people who bet on this rooster shouted excitedly and started collecting money.

Nie Shuangshuang grinned and received two big coins, stepping aside with a smile on her face, giggling happily.

"After winning money, how do you plan to spend it?" Chen Wuji asked softly.

"Of course, I'll buy delicious food, fun things, and pretty clothes," the little girl blurted out.

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly woke up, raised her head, and looked at Chen Wuji.

In an instant, she stood still, forgetting everything else.

"Delicious food, do you have some for your master?" Chen Wuji calmly spoke again.

"Yes...yes..." the little girl stammered in response, handing the money she won to Chen Wuji, pouting and saying, "I'm sorry, master, I was wrong."

"What did you do wrong?" Chen Wuji asked.

"I shouldn't have gambled," Nie Shuangshuang lowered her head.

"And?" Chen Wuji continued.

"And, and, and I shouldn't have left without telling Second Senior Sister and Sixth Senior Sister, and came in here secretly," Nie Shuangshuang obediently confessed.

"And?" Chen Wuji pressed on.

"Huh? And?" Nie Shuangshuang widened her eyes, confused. "There...there's nothing else, right?"

After a pause, she remembered something and whispered, "And, I shouldn't have gone out?"

"..." Chen Wuji said, "Look up and look around."

"Oh, okay." Nie Shuangshuang didn't understand, but she raised her head and looked around.

At first, she didn't feel anything, until she saw two big men staring at her without hiding their gaze, especially at the money in her hand. Subconsciously, she moved closer to Chen Wuji and suddenly realized.

"Master, I was wrong." The little girl shrank her neck, sticking close to Chen Wuji. "I shouldn't have exposed the money outside by myself."

"Good to know."

Chen Wuji gave a light shout, his gaze sweeping towards the two men in the corner.

At the Nurturing Spirit stage, with powerful spirit, any emotional fluctuations were mixed with terrifying oppression.

Even if they were seven or eight zhang away, a single glance could intimidate a Martial Master at the First Layer.

Not to mention two early-stage Body Refining cultivators.

Under Chen Wuji's gaze, the two men sitting in the corner felt a chill gathering from their spine, rapidly rising and sweeping through their bodies, reaching their brains.

The invisible but soul-shaking oppressive force made the two of them panic and extremely fearful.

Almost as if they were fleeing for their lives, they stood up in a hurry, pale-faced, pushing and shoving others, rushing out.

"Hehe, Master is amazing!"

Nie Shuangshuang looked up, admiringly looking at Chen Wuji, giving him a thumbs up.

"Flattery won't work."

Chen Wuji lightly scolded, "When you make a mistake, you must be punished. You won't receive your monthly allowance for the next three months."

"Ah?" Nie Shuangshuang made a sad face, "Master, that's too much..."

"Four months."

"Okay, okay, three months, just three months!" The little girl quickly raised her hand, correcting herself with a smile, "Master, I was just joking, don't take it seriously."

Chen Wuji snorted and didn't say anything, turning around and walking out.

Nie Shuangshuang hurriedly followed, chattering and expressing her sincerity, as well as self-reflection.

The two of them walked out of Sifang Building.

When they turned the corner, they ran into two constables head-on.

One of the constables saw Chen Wuji and his face suddenly changed drastically!

(End of this chapter)