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"Now is the perfect time to leave the capital."
“Your master is unfathomable; he may know about my affairs.”
Thoughts flickered in Xu Qi'an's mind, and the hazy world slowly dissipated.
A dilapidated temple came into view, and inside sat the handsome monk Shenshu.
"Master, you are a monk. The Buddhist sect has come to the capital."
"My master asked me to leave temporarily, not only to obtain the dual cultivation technique, but also for this important purpose."
Shen Shu clasped his hands together and slowly spoke, "Indeed, the Western Sect has arrived."
Xu Qi'an knew that Shen Shu was a highly taboo existence in Buddhism.
If the Buddhist sect discovers that Shen Shu resides within one's body, it is possible that they could suppress him for hundreds or even thousands of years.
The Buddhist sect is now using the pretext of investigating the sealing of the Sangbo case to look through the files, and it's only a matter of time before they come after me.
“Xu Qi’an, we’re in this together now. If we leave the capital, you’ll be safe, and so will I.”
Fifteen days later.
Jinlian, Xu Qi'an, and Chu Yuanzhen gathered in the north of the city.
The orange cat was locked in a cage in the room, and Master Jinlian temporarily returned to his physical body.
"Xiangzhou is 500 li away from the capital, which is not a far distance."
"This first collaboration between the Taoist sects of Humanity and Earth is a source of great comfort to this old Taoist."
"This Flying Wave Wonder Boat is a flying magical artifact, but my magical power is currently damaged, so I need to take turns controlling it with Yuan Zhen."
Chu Yuanzhen cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "It is my duty."
Xu Qi'an cupped his hands in greeting, "I'm here to cheer you on."
The strange boat took off, and Xu Qi'an stood at the bow, feeling exhilarated and amazed.
Xu Qi'an felt that the Qizhou lived up to its name; it was indeed incredibly agile and wonderful.
The Imperial Observatory and the Star-Gazing Platform.
The white-haired eunuch looked at the north of the city from afar and revealed a smile.
"Leaving at this time is the right thing to do."
"Since the Buddhist sect is coming, I am not afraid of them at all."
"However, the Mahayana Buddhism that Li Chang'an has created seems quite interesting."
"If the monk Hengyuan of Qinglong Temple has enough potential, he should be able to share the fortune of the Western Buddhist Kingdom."
"Wonderful, wonderful!"
outside the city.
After the flying boat stabilized, Xu Qi'an sighed, "It's really not easy to get started with the Heart Sword technique."
Chu Yuanzhen agreed, "The Heart Sword technique is indeed difficult to master. Your junior sister might learn it much faster."
Xu Qi'an asked, "Junior Sister?"
Chu Yuanzhen said, "It's that woman who defeated Qingchen; her talent is simply astonishing."
"Oh! You mean my junior sister-in-law? She's actually my cousin."
But she is also Master's woman. Xu Qi'an's expression was solemn.
"If I acted like a cousin, I would be disrespecting my master, so I reluctantly called her 'Little Master's Wife'."
Chu Yuanzhen suddenly realized what was going on, and then slowly nodded.
It turns out that Xu Qi'an became Li Chang'an's disciple through nepotism.
That's understandable. How could a noble cultivator possibly accept a crude martial artist as a disciple?
"What Scholar Chu said is absolutely right. My junior sister-in-law mastered the Heart Sword technique in just five days, which even amazed my master."
Chu Yuanzhen's eyelids twitched involuntarily. He, who had only managed to get the basics out after months of studying, looked like a clown.
"Sigh." Xu Qi'an sighed.
"I couldn't do it, and my junior master's wife even laughed at me."
There are still differences between people.
Chu Yuanzhen comforted him, "Brother Xu, it's alright. On the way to Xiangzhou, I can guide you, and you'll eventually get the hang of it."
Xu Qi'an was taken aback. "I think Scholar Chu may have misunderstood."
I mastered the basics a couple of days ago, after a total of ten days, which is why my junior apprentice's wife laughed at me.
A gentle breeze blew by, and a strand of white hair on Chu Yuanzhen's forehead fluttered in the wind, perfectly concealing the twitching corner of his mouth.
To master the Heart Sword technique in just ten days—how strong must one's primordial spirit be to achieve that? Li Chang'an's talent in this field is truly astonishing!
"Master Jinlian, Brother Xu, Xiangzhou is a long way off, let's set off." Chu Yuanzhen's tone was calm and composed.
We can't talk anymore, or my Dao heart will break down.
He was a proud and reserved man, possessing the integrity of a scholar and the untamed spirit of a swordsman.
The spirit boat started moving, and the three of them stood facing the wind.
The white-bearded Taoist priest Jinlian said, “On such a fine day and in such a beautiful setting, it would be quite elegant for the three of us to discuss the Dao.”
Xu Qi'an nodded, then turned to the elegant Chu Yuanzhen.
"Scholar Chu, what do you think are the differences between the various music bureaus in different parts of the Great Feng Dynasty?"
Master Jinlian's soul and body were already not in harmony, and she almost collapsed when she heard this.
Li Chang'an's chosen disciple, a talented young man he himself selected, is surprisingly refined and interesting.
"After abandoning literature to pursue Taoism, I never stayed overnight at the Jiaofangsi again." Chu Yuanzhen's unspoken message was: I have become abstinent.
"Sigh." Xu Qi'an sighed, and Chu Yuanzhen's mind tightened.
Every time Xu Qi tries to act tough, he first lets out a sigh to lower people's guard.
Just when you think he's about to admit he's weak, he suddenly puts on a big show.
“My master cultivates the three arts together and has already found several confidantes. Moreover, dual cultivation can also enhance one’s cultivation.”
In my humble opinion, a gentleman may appreciate beauty but not be lewd, so there is no need to avoid it like a ferocious beast.
The implication is that you've tried to abstain from sex? You've done it all in vain.
“As Brother Xu also said, there are differences between people, and your master is exceptionally talented.” Chu Yuanzhen withstood this wave of criticism.
Xu Qi'an chuckled, "Actually, what I wanted to ask is whether your sect has any female junior disciples."
"No." Chu Yuanzhen said firmly.
He sighed softly, recalling Luo Yuheng's instructions before he set off.
"I have clashed with Li Chang'an several times and have not gained any advantage. I suspect his disciples are no pushovers either."
"On this journey to Xiangzhou, I must firmly establish my Dao heart..."
Your resolve must be firm! It absolutely must be firm!
Xu Qi'an suddenly said, "My master said that fourth-grade martial artists cultivate their will."
"Although I am about to break through to the sixth rank, my soul is extremely powerful."
“My master advised me to start thinking about ‘spirit’ as soon as possible, but I have been struggling to grasp it for a long time.”
Upon hearing this, Master Jinlian smiled and said, "Ning Yan, you've come to the right person."
“Yuan Zhen was full of vigor and made rapid progress in martial arts training back then, precisely because he had cultivated his spirit in advance.”
Xu Qi'an was overjoyed. "Scholar Chu, we're family. Would you be willing to offer some guidance?"
My master and your leader are Daoist partners, so we are one family.
Chu Yuanzhen thought about it and figured that Xu Qi'an probably wasn't trying to show off this time.
"Excuse my bluntness, but my temper was born out of injustice."
"Drawing a knife to cut water only makes it flow more; raising a cup to drown sorrow only makes it more sorrowful. Life is full of disappointments, and this is not just empty talk."
"But under your master's protection, you had a very smooth life, and your two imprisonments were not very dangerous."
"You are optimistic, cheerful, emotionally stable, and everything goes smoothly for you... How could you possibly be resentful?"
Xu Qi'an nodded slowly, but he didn't think much of it.
How could I possibly remain calm if you didn't reveal information about the female disciple of the Human Sect?
"It's my fault. It's good to take shelter under a big tree. Although I'm still young, I'm already as steadfast as a mountain collapsing before me."
Chu Yuanzhen said calmly, "Actually, there is a way to achieve it quickly, but you have to endure some hardship."
Xu Qi'an's eyes lit up. "Please speak, Scholar Chu."
"Brother Xu, you'd better think this through. You've had it too easy before. If you suddenly encounter misfortune, you're bound to be emotionally unstable," Chu Yuanzhen advised.