JSCMU-Chapter 126: An Ordinary Little Genius

Yun Jin now looked at Ye Cheng like she was looking at a precious treasure.

Previously, she thought a direct master-servant contract was more cost-effective.

But now, it seemed she misunderstood the system.

Family members! You really have to go through the proper channels!

A master-servant contract drains all potential at once, but this master-disciple relationship can let both sides enter a positive feedback loop.

Yun Jin was even a little curious.

In this world, the legend among botanists is the ninth-rank botanist.

If she were to train Ye Cheng to the ninth rank too.

Then what about her?

According to the system’s rule of forcibly upgrading the master’s level one tier above the disciple’s, what realm would she reach?

Yun Jin started looking forward to it.

At that time, wouldn’t a single “Minor Cloud Rain Technique” from her cause a pile of spirit plants to instantly grow into thousand- or ten-thousand-year-old herbs?

Still those two words. Absolutely Invincible.

Yun Jin’s gaze at Ye Cheng suddenly turned somewhat intense.

Gu Jinghong, standing to the side, tightly pursed his lips together.

Ye Cheng just entered under the master’s tutelage, and was already being valued so highly…

Gu Jinghong knew that as a servant, he shouldn’t and had no right to say anything.

But he still couldn’t restrain himself and said sourly, “Master, Ye Cheng is only a triple spiritual root cultivator. His talent for cultivation is quite average. Nurturing him may be difficult. I actually also have water and earth dual spirit roots and am also suitable for studying botany techniques. If Master needs it, I could…”

Before Gu Jinghong finished speaking.

A familiar sharp pain already stabbed into his mind.

It was Yun Jin punishing him through the contract!

Gu Jinghong’s face turned pale, but there was a flicker of joy in his heart.

Such a familiar feeling!

Master is finally punishing him again!

As for Ye Cheng?

Does he get this kind of treatment?

He doesn’t!

“Gu Jinghong!” Yun Jin snapped without mercy, “How can you compare to Ye Cheng? He is my eldest disciple and will inherit my teachings one day. You are just a servant. Ye Cheng, from now on, is half your master. Who allowed you to criticize your own master like that?”

Gu Jinghong’s lips actually curved into a smile, “Master’s teaching is correct. I dare not speak out again.”

This guy is even smiling?

Yun Jin shot him a suspicious glance and said coldly, “You’d better remember this.”

“Yes,” Gu Jinghong replied again.

See?

Why does Master single him out to scold and not others?

That can only mean his status in Master’s heart is unlike anyone else’s.

A faint and hidden joy flickered in the depths of Gu Jinghong’s blood-colored pupils.

Yun Jin had no idea about Gu Jinghong’s twisted thoughts.

She was wondering that Ye Cheng definitely had to be nurtured. Talent aside, with the system in place, talent wasn’t the most important thing.

What mattered was temperament.

Ye Cheng had a character she approved of. Raising him would not only give her a reliable assistant, but also rapidly enhance her own botany techniques level. It was a good deal.

However.

Yun Jin was never one to do good deeds without acknowledgement.

If she ever did something good, she not only wanted the person involved to know, she wanted the whole world to know through a loudspeaker.

So.

She couldn’t just quietly help Ye Cheng break through with her simplification attempts.

If she did that.

Where would her credit go?

If she was going to help, she had to help loudly and flamboyantly!

Only then would Ye Cheng remember his master’s sacrifices, and serve her loyally in the future.

Yun Jin looked at Ye Cheng, who was deep in contemplation, and suddenly shouted loudly, “Disciple, steady your breath and focus! I shall aid your cultivation!”

Ye Cheng instinctively complied.

The next moment.

Yun Jin placed her hand on his head.

“Simplification Attempt! Consume!”

Yun Jin said solemnly, “Now, I shall use a secret technique to transmit my understanding directly into your mind! This secret technique consumes a lot of energy. I won’t last long, so you must absorb it well!”

Consume a lot of energy?

Ye Cheng panicked, about to refuse.

But Yun Jin’s voice already sounded, “Clear your mind! Focus only on your earlier doubts. I will help you break through!”

Ye Cheng was overwhelmed with emotion.

Master…

Master sacrificed so much for him. What did he do to deserve this?

Ye Cheng forcibly held back his tears and focused on the confusing part he was stuck on.

Finally.

The part that was troubling him began to loosen.

Ye Cheng fully immersed himself.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, he broke through that bottleneck.

Ye Cheng quickly opened his eyes. “Master, I did it!”

“Good.” Yun Jin withdrew her hand, her face pale, clearly drained!

“Master!” Ye Cheng grew anxious. “Are you alright? It’s all because I was too slow, making Master waste so much effort…”

Yun Jin smiled with satisfaction. “It’s fine. As long as you’ve learned it.”

“Master…” Ye Cheng couldn’t control it anymore and his eyes brimmed with tears. “I will train even harder and never disappoint Master’s expectations!”

Yun Jin coughed lightly and said, “This secret technique is quite marvelous. Right now, you may not feel it, but the knowledge of botany techniques has already been etched into your subconscious. In the future, when you encounter difficult problems in cultivation, the secret technique will assist you in breaking through. Ye Cheng, I have high hopes for you.”

“Yes! I will do my utmost,” Ye Cheng responded seriously.

“Alright, go cultivate well. And don’t forget to tend to this spirit field. I might bring back some seeds in a few days,” Yun Jin said, trying to stand up but her face turned pale and she stumbled.

Gu Jinghong quickly stepped forward to support her.

Yun Jin couldn’t help but sigh. “It seems I overestimated myself. After transmitting the technique this time, I’m afraid I’ll need to rest for a while.”

Gu Jinghong immediately shot Ye Cheng a hateful glare.

What right did this person have to receive such favor from Master?

Ye Cheng felt even more guilty. He wanted to step forward and help Yun Jin, but was subtly blocked by Gu Jinghong.

Ye Cheng could only express that he would definitely train hard and diligently tend to the spiritual fields, never letting his Master’s expectations down.

Yun Jin nodded in satisfaction. “As long as you can grow, all the effort your master puts in will be worth it. Alright, go on.”

“Yes, Master!” Ye Cheng’s eyes were rimmed red.

Yun Jin glanced at Gu Jinghong again. “Stay here and accompany Gun Gun in cultivation. I’ll be in seclusion for a few days.”

Gu Jinghong was a little worried, but he couldn’t disobey Yun Jin’s orders and could only agree.

Only then did Yun Jin leave.

After walking a while and confirming she was out of Ye Cheng’s line of sight, Yun Jin’s complexion instantly turned rosy again.

Very good.

Looking at the bond value rising to 80, it was clear how well she played her role!

She, Yun Jin, truly was a little genius at understanding interpersonal dynamics.

Yun Jin left fully satisfied.

Gu Jinghong shot Ye Cheng a cold glance.

“Senior Brother Ye,” Gu Jinghong said expressionlessly, “Although you are the Master’s eldest disciple, just as Elder Ma was able to dissolve his master-disciple relationship with you, so can Master dissolve hers.”

Ye Cheng froze for a moment, not quite understanding.

Gu Jinghong snorted coldly. “I’m different. Master would never sever her master-servant contract with me. At most, she’d just kill me.”

Ye Cheng. “???”

Gu Jinghong said proudly, “So, our connection only ends in death. You can’t compare with me.”

With that, he left with Gun Gun.

Leaving behind a thoroughly confused Ye Cheng.

Wait, this was something to compete over?