Chapter 521 - 0313 Miss Zhu Will Also Feel Wronged (Two-in-One)

"Chang’an, do you know there’s a Buddhist concept called ’feeding oneself to the tiger’?" Zhu Pingniang said, then seemed lost in thought.

According to the general rules of the Cultivation Realm, someone like Liu Qingluo, who has just begun but already shows a promising future... Even if there are flaws in her nature, as long as there are ways to address it, it wouldn’t be considered a big issue.

Xu Chang’an: "...?"

Buddhist Sect?

Feeding oneself to the tiger?

What’s Ms. Zhu talking about?

But speaking of the Buddhist Sect, Xu Chang’an thought of the highly cultivated grand monk he met when descending the mountain.

Zhu Pingniang: "..."

From the perspective of the entire Chaoyun Sect, if one were to strive for the greatest benefit for the sect... letting Xu Chang’an "feed himself to the tiger" to stabilize Liu Qingluo’s mindset would be the most correct choice.

But that’s in a general situation.

The key is, Liu Qingluo is not an ordinary girl. Even if Xu Chang’an truly wanted to approach her, she’d have to be willing.

Where in the world is there a dodder plant that doesn’t trouble its host?

Liu Qingluo is like that.

She obviously relies on his presence, yet hopes to stay far away... who knows what’s going on in that girl’s head.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Pingniang sighed slightly.

So troublesome girls are troublesome indeed.

Raising her head, seeing Xu Chang’an looking at her in confusion, Zhu Pingniang waved her hand: "Let’s not talk about the Buddhist Sect. It annoys me just thinking about it. Do you still remember the broken temple in our town?"

Xu Chang’an was startled, then nodded.

Isn’t she talking about the place Zhu Pingniang deliberately set near Flower Moon Building for the girls as a source of spiritual support?

"Qingluo often goes there to pray," Zhu Pingniang said, clicking her tongue, "The old man also went to the mountain today... His evaluation of your talent back in the day wasn’t high. When I was young, people spread that his face reading and fortune-telling were spot on, but now it seems greatly exaggerated. Now... isn’t he getting a slap in the face."

Zhu Pingniang said as she hummed a couple of times.

The old monk’s evaluation of Xu Chang’an back then was very ordinary, and even that slight positive comment might have been due to Xu Chang’an’s relationship with her.

But the truth proves that the boy in front of her is an undeniable prodigy.

The old man just has no discernment.

"..." Xu Chang’an listened to the discontent in Zhu Pingniang’s words, unsure of what to say.

The "old man" in Zhu Pingniang’s words is a giant in his eyes. Xu Chang’an still remembers the blazing glow he saw when he descended the mountain.

He is truly a senior, and as a cultivator, Xu Chang’an always keeps a respectful distance from anything mysterious like the Buddhist Sect.

Xu Chang’an also remembered the old monk telling him he was destined with the Buddhist Sect, which felt eerie.

As for Zhu Pingniang’s mention of a slap in the face, Xu Chang’an found it somewhat strange.

The old monk gave him an ordinary prediction, which suited his personality, so why a slap in the face?

"Don’t look at me like that. People say women are short-sighted, but that old man is bald, isn’t he also lacking in vision? You find it strange he couldn’t see anything special about you; perhaps it’s your problem..."

But what about Liu Qingluo?

Liu Qingluo would frequently go under the old monk’s nose to pray for Xu Chang’an, and still, he couldn’t see Liu Qingluo’s Immortal Talent?

Xu Chang’an blinked upon hearing this.

What is Zhu Pingniang saying?

What do you mean by he’s strange and the old monk couldn’t see... that it’s his own problem?

Does she mean his Spirit Platform is steady?

Xu Chang’an tilted his head, watching Zhu Pingniang ranting in front of him.

It was obvious that after mentioning Liu Qingluo, Zhu Pingniang’s good mood visibly deteriorated.

"Hmph, I wonder how that old man will continue to act haughty in front of me. What face reading... I’ll arrange a small stall for him later, hang up a flag and have him tell fortunes in the south of the city," Zhu Pingniang muttered before looking up at Xu Chang’an.

She originally thought she might rely on some Buddhist Secret Techniques to have a positive effect on Liu Qingluo.

But the truth proved that Liu Qingluo frequently prayed there with no sign of looking down on Xu Chang’an.

The old monk had no abilities, so this idea could only remain in her mind.

"In any case, when you take the zither up the mountain to Qingluo, remember to mention to her about listening to me play when you went down the mountain." Zhu Pingniang clasped her hands together: "Talk to her about how good the zither is. If you can get her to pick up her abandoned zither skills again... Sister will definitely reward you well."

Zhu Pingniang spoke, then corrected herself: "No, this is an assignment... Qingluo will live on Muyu Peak in the future; it’s your duty to manage it, so put your heart into it."

For Zhu Pingniang wanting Liu Qingluo to practice the zither, Xu Chang’an didn’t think much of it.

After all, who could have guessed that Zhu Pingniang wanted to use the zither to replace or create a second "spiritual pillar" in Liu Qingluo’s heart?

What surprised Xu Chang’an was.

"You’re saying Miss Liu will enter Muyu Peak?"

"Of course, why else would I ask you to keep an eye on her?" Zhu Pingniang gave Xu Chang’an a sidelong glance, scolding, "When you’re free, help me watch over her, and don’t let my girl get bullied by those indecent women."

Indecent...

Who knows how someone like her, working as Madam of a brothel, could even say that.

But Xu Chang’an just nodded, indicating he understood.

Whether Liu Qingluo goes up the mountain or not, she’s Zhu Pingniang’s junior after all, and this matter wasn’t worth him overthinking.

However, Xu Chang’an still raised an eyebrow.