[Emotions may be uncontrollable, but actions can be restrained.]
Liu Qingluo had calmed down by now. Seeing Xu Changâan still interested in teasing a cat in the Sect, she was quite pleased.
"Werenât you going to take me somewhere? Letâs go," Liu Qingluo said.
"...Why is Sister always so self-deprecating?" Gu Qiancheng sighed, pointing in the direction Xu Changâan was leaving: "Heâs the steward of Muyu Peak, kept by the senior sisters. I admit he has some skills, I underestimated him before... But you, Sister, have just started cultivation and already opened your source, your cultivation realm matches his after a year and a half, and you might possess an Immortal Talent that only appears in ancient texts."
Saying this, Gu Qiancheng couldnât hide her incredulity, then added, "Sister shouldnât be so humble."
Liu Qingluo had a wonderful personality and, as a former courtesan, she wore a thin red dress and looked exceptionally beautiful.
Gu Qiancheng had no intention of letting Liu Qingluo disrupt Xu Changâan and Yun Qianâs relationship. She simply felt... this sister didnât need to be so humble.
"Ms. Zhu indeed said I have some cultivation talent," Liu Qingluo said earnestly, "but thatâs not important."
Through these days of immersion, she gained some understanding of cultivation, realms, the distribution of power within Muyu Peak, and Xu Changâanâs ordinary status as an Outer Sect Steward in Chaoyun Sect.
So what if Young Master Xuâs cultivation is inferior to those people?
A Wine Lady who can face noble figures and stand tall couldnât possibly be a humble person.
She only appeared this way in front of Xu Changâan.
Itâs not humility.
Itâs having a clear understanding.
As for Gu Qiancheng stating her talent surpassing Xu Changâan by a day against his year and a half, Liu Qingluo didnât know what to say.
But she always wanted to be someone useful to Xu Gong... to the world, so for her, this was acceptable.
"Sister Liuâs vision still needs to improve," Gu Qiancheng bit her lip, powerless, thinking that once Liu Qingluo realized the impact her Immortal Talent could have on the cultivation realm... sheâd understand how naive she is now.
"Perhaps," Liu Qingluo gazed at the distant lake, looking in the direction Xu Changâan walked away, and said seriously, "Itâs good to be alive."
She thought sheâd never see him again.
Gu Qiancheng was momentarily stunned by her words, then responded.
"Hmm."
"By the way, heâs the Steward of Muyu Peak, as long as Sister joins Muyu Peak, she can often see him," Gu Qiancheng said, tilting her head with some odd feelings inside.
Gu Qiancheng liked Yun Qian.
Itâs strange letting Liu Qingluo approach Yun Qianâs husband...
Considering it, she felt it was Liu Qingluoâs proper attitude making her speak so boldly... upon further thinking, she actually didnât like people interfering in othersâ relationships.
Feeling conflicted, unable to sort out her thoughts.
Evidently, because sheâs still a child, not understanding what liking someone truly means.
"Muyu Peak... Morning Clouds and Evening Rain?" Liu Qingluo sighed lightly upon hearing.
A girl born from a brothel, upon hearing of Chaoyun Sect and Muyu Peak, immediately associated it with things like cloud and rain.
Such a clean young man, yet serving as a Steward in such a place.
"Arenât you from Tripod Heart Peak, sister? Why bring me to Muyu Peak?"
"Iâm biased, arenât I?" Gu Qiancheng tilted her head adorably: "Sisterâs day of opening the source, I was the first to notify the senior sisters of Muyu Peak."
After discovering Liu Qingluoâs astonishing talent yesterday, she immediately sent a message to her aunt in Beisang City, after which Zhu Pingniang told her to hide it from her Second Lady at Hehuan Sect, notifying Muyu Peak to recruit her.
Last night, while Liu Qingluo slept, people from Muyu Peak secretly came to observe her.
Though young, Gu Qiancheng knew Liu Qingluo could cause waves... so she brought her to Muyu Peak first.
If it truly is an Immortal Talent, there will definitely be competition, even Second Lady might intervene then.
People of Immortal Talent, Hehuan Sect wonât just hand over to Muyu Peak.
Without accidents...
This Sister Liu is bound to be at the center of Chaoyun... no, the entire cultivation realm for some time.
With no foundation, having never consumed any spiritual medicine, hearing just half of the breathing technique... directly managing to open source in one day.
Such talentâs future achievements, even Gu Qiancheng dared not imagine.
"Sister was already one of Aunt Tongâs girls, she should definitely join Muyu Peak," Gu Qiancheng said, "and sheâs knowledgeable in music, chess, calligraphy, perfect for here."
"Is that so... Oh, there are raccoon slaves in the Immortal Sect too," Liu Qingluo thought, remembering the raccoon cat Xu Changâan held, pondering how in the brothel, some sisters kept raccoon cats for companionship.
"Only arrived in the past year or so, I hadnât seen them before," Gu Qiancheng tilted her head.
Liu Qingluo thinking of the raccoon cat biting Xu Changâan just now, unsure if Young Master was alright.
"..."
Also...
That frail Ms. Yun, is now in the Immortal Sect.
Exhaling fresh air, Liu Qingluo followed Gu Qiancheng to meet the leader of Muyu Peak.
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At this moment, in a certain hall, a mature woman dressed in white was listening to Wen Li describe Yun Qianâs Elixir Field while polishing the longsword in her hand.
She wasnât too concerned after listening to Wen Li describe Yun Qianâs lower Elixir Field.
The lower Elixir Field is unusable... which isnât a problem, the Hundred Leaks Body isnât Yun Qianâs type at all.
As for Yun Qian...
Xu Changâanâs wife; when she ascended the mountain, theyâd all seen her to some extent.
The unusable lower Elixir Field, isnât there still the middle and upper Elixir Field?
She was more concerned about other matters.
"Ah Li, youâve learned to wear skirts," the woman in white remarked with interest, looking at Wen Li in a black long skirt, laughing behind her hand: "Thatâs a good thing."
"Master," Wen Li frowned.
"Alright, Iâll go with you to check on Yun Qian then," the woman in white shook her head.
Wen Li was about to speak, suddenly paused, gently covering her lips, and sighed after a while: "The barrier I set up... was broken by him."
She hadnât accounted for the raccoon cat being let out by Xu Changâan.
Thankfully, nothing too awful happened.
"Xu the kid is quite the anomaly," the white-clad woman understatedly said: "If the core barrier of the Mountain Protection Array doesnât stop him, he can come and go as he pleases, this is no secret."
A Mental Sea steady as Mount Tai, and eyes that break illusions, no illusion realm or barrier can escape his gaze.
Saying this, the woman in white showed a peculiar expression: "Zhu Tongjun... does she have some talent for picking people?"
First was Xu Changâan.
Then came the report yesterday about the suspected Immortal-grade Liu Qingluo.
However, due to the impact of the Immortal Reincarnation, Liu Qingluoâs appearance didnât greatly affect Muyu Peak.
After all, they reported to the Sect Leader first... who was entirely unperturbed, unlike his attitude towards Xu Changâan.
But Zhu Tongjun was already quite outrageous.
Since the Sect Leader temporarily showed no attitude, they had to keep her in Muyu Peak.
The woman in white squinted eyes, walked down, patting Wen Liâs shoulder, and said: "Do you have confidence in winning the upcoming Martial Arts Gathering?"
"Win?"
"First, that kid from Fire Spirit Sectâs talent isnât Immortal-grade but close enough."
"Yes." Wen Li replied calmly.
"You must win," the woman in white said seriously.
These were all discussed last night.
Once Wen Li became Liu Qingluoâs Guide, they naturally bound Liu Qingluo to Muyu Peak, but to silence others... she must become the strongest among this generationâs disciples, ensuring the strongest qualification.
Teaching Yun Qian alone or adding Liu Qingluo is not much different.
Though Liu Qingluo had already opened up her source, her knowledge, like Yun Qianâs, was perfectly suited for Wen Li to refine her heart.
"Ahem," the woman in white said: "Letâs go, check Yun Qianâs Elixir Field. I have a meeting tonight... time is tight."
"Mm," Wen Li nodded.
"Ah Li, want to merge that raccoon cat with you? Completing your Divine Soul, and this Martial Arts Gathering will be secured."
"Master," Wen Li stared at the woman.
Separated means separated, never to converge.
"...I was joking," the woman in white shrugged ruefully.