Chapter 141 - 0105 Morning Clouds and Evening Rain (2-in-1)_2

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Xu Chang’an pondered for a while, realizing that after buying the Spirit-Eating Worm, he only had one thousand points left.

But this was part of his plan, as one thousand points wasn’t too little. Buying some Spiritual Liquid shouldn’t be too far off.

Perhaps it wouldn’t last long, but he was alive, and during this time he could earn more Contribution Points and then replenish the Spiritual Liquid.

Compared to that, if he missed the Spirit-Eating Worm, he might never get it again.

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"Senior Sister, is there any Spiritual Liquid left in the hall for medicinal baths?" Xu Chang’an asked, "It needs to be under one thousand points."

"Spiritual Liquid?" Shi Qingjun responded, slightly taken aback.

This was like hitting the sword’s edge, she originally intended to give Xu Chang’an the Dao Rhyme Spiritual Liquid and was considering changing it, but seeing Xu Chang’an so eager for even a single worm, she felt it was best to maintain this good karma.

However, she found Xu Chang’an quite intriguing at the moment.

Observing someone refining their heart, is it truly this interesting?

If it was indeed interesting, why did she find Zhu Tongjun in Beisang City being Madame so uninteresting?

"Is it for Miss Yun again?" Shi Qingjun smirked.

"Yes." Xu Chang’an didn’t find it amusing.

"The cheapest Spiritual Liquid would be two thousand points."

Couldn’t afford it.

Well, guessed it.

Xu Chang’an nodded, already considering whether to seek help from Senior Lu, Senior Wen, or Junior Master Qin.

Perhaps Qinling would be better, as they are elders, and wouldn’t lack such Contribution Points.

"By coincidence, I have an extra bottle of Spiritual Liquid here. If you fancy it, I’ll give it to you for one thousand points." Shi Qingjun took out a bottle of Dao Rhyme Spiritual Liquid and placed it on the table.

Xu Chang’an’s eyes sparked upon hearing this, but when he looked... he was suddenly stunned.

He saw Shi Qingjun’s Spiritual Liquid was entirely rainbow-colored, with clouds and mist continuously rising, the interior appearing as a glazed color, emitting a subtle fluorescence.

That’s not the main point.

The main point is... Xu Chang’an could faintly discern various indescribable patterns within the Spiritual Liquid in the bottle.

Seeing these elusive profound patterns, Xu Chang’an immediately thought of the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi given to him by the system earlier, which also had similar patterns.

Though it was apparent that the patterns on this bottle of Spiritual Liquid were far less dense and clear compared to those on the Jade Splendor Primordial Qi, resembling discontinuous, broken imprints.

"Senior Sister, is this Spiritual Liquid?" Xu Chang’an asked.

"Of course, it’s Spiritual Liquid." Shi Qingjun nodded, saying, "I originally intended to use it myself. Since you need it, take it for one thousand points; it’s not something valuable, just me returning the favor."

"Favor?" Xu Chang’an was puzzled.

Shi Qingjun recalled the celestial tribulation but said, "Didn’t I ask you for a bit of Water Spirit Qi earlier? That’s the favor."

"This counts too?" Xu Chang’an was helpless.

"This is Muyu Peak, seeking tranquility in thoughts, so take it as it’s given." Shi Qingjun said.

"Is Senior Sister Shi a disciple of Muyu Peak?" Xu Chang’an asked.

"..." Shi Qingjun’s tone paused, she glanced up at Xu Chang’an and asked, "Do you want it or not?"

"Yes, thank you, Senior Sister Shi." Xu Chang’an didn’t hesitate further, he indeed needed it, and what Senior Sister said was correct; if both sides win, why refuse?

Moreover, even if Shi Qingjun wasn’t a disciple of Muyu Peak, her presence there indicated Fang Sishi’s deep trust, so he accepted Shi Qingjun’s favor.

Senior Sister helped him, a fact he would remember and repay when the opportunity arose.

Shi Qingjun lightly moved Xu Chang’an’s last Contribution Points, along with the Steward Order and Spiritual Liquid, pushing them to him, saying, "Junior Brother, the concentration of this Spiritual Liquid might be a bit high, at the level of the Open Source Realm, your wife might not be able to handle it alone... it’s best if you use it with her to dilute it for better effect."

"Together?"

"You’re married now, so bathing together is nothing."

"Got it." Xu Chang’an noted this.

Meaning, he now had a valid reason to stick close to Yun Qian.

Taking the bottle, Shi Qingjun then explained the usage precautions of the Spiritual Liquid, including but not limited to how much to drop in the water at once, how long to soak, and how to recycle it.

During this time, Xu Chang’an had gotten somewhat familiar with Shi Qingjun, and he curiously asked, "Senior Sister, what are those occasional patterns on the Spiritual Liquid?"

"...Patterns?" Shi Qingjun heard this and remained silent for a while, struggling not to show an inappropriate expression.

"It’s just some good Spiritual Qi, it doesn’t hinder your usage."

"I see."

Xu Chang’an didn’t pay much attention.

Shi Qingjun, however, was on her mind.

He... actually could see?

She could barely sense a trace of mysterious Dao rhyme within, but knew nothing about the shape of the Dao rhyme.

The word Dao is enigmatic and hard to understand, formless in existence, yet Xu Chang’an could directly see the form of the Dao.

Because he was already an Enlightened One, he could see it.

This undoubtedly reinforced Shi Qingjun’s belief that Xu Chang’an was the reincarnation of an Immortal, leaving her with no doubt.

However, Shi Qingjun didn’t ask Xu Chang’an about the appearance of the Dao patterns in his eyes.

The great Dao is formless, and after observing the origin of the Dao, the Dao in one’s eyes and heart differs for each person; knowing Xu Chang’an’s view of the Dao patterns would undoubtedly affect her own Dao heart, possibly with adverse results.

Not only would it not be an opportunity, but it might also be dangerous.

So she didn’t ask.

But no matter how Shi Qingjun contemplated, she could never know that what Xu Chang’an saw was not a shape he enlightened, but the most original form.

Though this wasn’t important to Xu Chang’an as he didn’t need it.

With Shi Qingjun’s help, Xu Chang’an had purchased all the items he needed, successfully transforming from a "hoarding hamster" to a completely poor man with not a penny left.

He needed to find ways to earn Contribution Points.

From now on, he needed to prepare for Yun Qian’s arrival at Muyu Peak.

Having finished everything, Xu Chang’an was about to say goodbye to Senior Sister Shi when he suddenly remembered something.

Senior Lu had told him, once Yun Qian arrived at Muyu Peak, having him and Yun Qian as a couple would match the mountain’s name.

Regarding Yun Qian, Xu Chang’an couldn’t help but want to understand what his Senior Sister meant.

Could Yun Qian’s arrival on the mountain hold some special significance?

"Senior Sister, I don’t know much about Muyu Peak’s past." Xu Chang’an asked indirectly, "Given our Sect has so many Disciple Peaks, their names should have meanings, so what does Muyu Peak’s name signify?"

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Shi Qingjun was so stunned.

Looking at the pure eyes of the young man before her, Shi Qingjun sighed.

She never imagined someone would ask her such things.

Shi Qingjun seriously said, "There was first Chaoyun Sect, and then Muyu Peak, remember that."

"Isn’t that obvious?" Xu Chang’an responded, of course, there must be a Sect before there could be Disciple Peaks.

"When Chaoyun Sect was established, it gathered most sects from Qing Province." Shi Qingjun sighed, "Do you know Hehuan Sect?"

"I do." Xu Chang’an nodded.

Although Hehuan Sect sounded somewhat informal, it was indeed a reputable and righteous sect, influential in Chaoyun City.

"Though Hehuan Sect now gathers at Tripod Heart Peak, initially Muyu Peak’s first batch of disciples were from Hehuan Sect. Over time, some stayed and some left."

For example, Muyu Peak’s steward Zhu Tongjun was the current Sect Leader Hehuan’s younger sister.

In essence, Muyu Peak’s predecessor was Hehuan Sect, but later Hehuan Sect abandoned Charm Technique and other Six Arts for Women, integrating more cultivation styles, leading to Muyu Peak’s independence.

"I see." Xu Chang’an said, though still not entirely understanding Shi Qingjun’s explanation.

Shi Qingjun looked at him, shook her head after a moment, and earnestly said, "You’ve heard of ’Morning Clouds and Evening Rain,’ haven’t you?"

"Morning Clouds and Evening Rain?"

Xu Chang’an didn’t grasp it initially. After a while, seeing Shi Qingjun’s water-like eyes, he was stunned.

"Morning Clouds and Evening Rain was an enigmatic saying, a light cry amidst the moonlight." Shi Qingjun let a strand of hair fall by her ear and softly said, "That’s the origin of Muyu Peak’s name. Anything else to ask?"

Morning Clouds and Evening Rain initially referred to the cyclic rotation of Yin and Yang, more simply put, matters between men and women.

A bunch of Hehuan Sect’s Meizi, what formal name could they come up with?

Good intentions of Chaoyun, tainted by the addition of Muyu, inevitably coloring it.