So, Wen Li momentarily lost herself due to the impact, and Zhu Pingniang felt as if emotions were surging from all directions. She initially thought... even Yun Qian shouldnât constantly be immersed in these emotions, so even Yun Qian should have a reaction.
But now the facts are right before them.
Yun Qian had no reaction at all, so one can infer what Yun Qianâs usual state is like... Zhu Pingniang can almost imagine, if she were to experience such a volume like Yun Qian, she wouldnât be just intoxicated.
She... would probably drown in it.
"So, Changâan is indeed a strange person." Zhu Pingniang shrugged. "Ah Bai, Iâve found out a few things now."
"Mm." Li Zhibai nodded, agreeing with Zhu Pingniangâs thoughts.
Referring to Qinling, the ordinary Beauty Fruit wouldnât have such an effect.
That even Wen Li to her, and even Li Zhibai couldnât resist proves... the intoxicating properties of this thing are completely unreasonable, ignoring the strength of the soul and realm. To break free, one can only rely on their own spirit to wake up.
The easiest illusion to break is this kind. As long as you are strong enough, you can escape it.
But the hardest to break is also this kind â the Heart Demon is an example.
At this moment, Zhu Pingniang suddenly thought of something.
Just now that Beauty Fruit... what would happen if I gave one to Qingluo?
Zhu Pingniang: "..."
She fell silent, then drove this terrible thought out of her mind, shaking her head vigorously.
This thought must never occur, otherwise... Zhu Pingniang feels the world might witness the first Immortal Talent drowning in a dream.
Thinking about it, Zhu Pingniang laughed again.
She may have overestimated her Miss Liu. If it were Qingluo, she probably wouldnât get lost in it, but upon realizing her beloved was in the dream, sheâd scare herself awake... after all, keeping a distance is Liu Qingluoâs baseline?
Sighing.
Seriously... maybe for Qingluo, she should indeed prepare some Beauty Fruits cultivated by Changâan. If one day Liu Qingluoâs spirit truly collapses, this fruit could be lifesaving.
Zhu Pingniang blinked... then stared intently at Wen Li beside her.
She remembers...
Wen Li still has half of one in her hand, although itâs been bitten... but she doesnât mind.
Wen Li: "...?"
Out of nowhere, Wen Li suddenly felt the burning gaze from Zhu Pingniang, somewhat confused.
"Tong Jun?"
"Oh, nothing." Zhu Pingniang smiled at Li Zhibai. She could roughly guess that if she dared to ask Wen Li for it... Li Zhibai would likely tear her apart.
"Again ignoring realms..." Zhu Pingniang let go of unrealistic ideas, helplessly smiling and spreading her hands, "Itâs exactly like that Lingyu from the heavens."
"Indeed, exactly the same." Li Zhibai understood what Zhu Pingniang meant.
Although sheâd known for a long time that Lingyu was related to Xu Changâan, after obtaining another strong piece of evidence, both Zhu Pingniang and Li Zhibai felt a surreal sense of wonder.
Miss Lu was at a loss, while Wen Li seemed pensive, but she wasnât surprised, after all, sheâd known for a while that the rain from the sky might be related to Xu Changâan.
As for Yun Qian...
After Xu Changâan left, she resumed resting peacefully there, ignored by everyone.
"Ah Bai, how do you think Changâan managed to do it... I canât understand." Zhu Pingniang found it incomprehensible.
"I donât know either." Li Zhibai thought that even the Sect Leader didnât understand this matter, and after thinking it over, felt that Immortal Reincarnation was the most likely. Still, upon reaching this point, she instinctively glanced at Miss Lu.
If thereâs a Child of Heaven here, perhaps the identity of Immortal Reincarnation wouldnât be fitting for his student.
But... what more could there be beyond that?
Heavenly Dao Incarnation?
Even Li Zhibai wouldnât believe such a thing.
Zhu Pingniangâs blinking speed increased rapidly. "Ah Bai, if Changâan can do so much with just a Beauty Fruit, and he could previously clean all around your Sword Hall filled with restrictions. Then what I mentioned earlier... Qingzhou Boun...
"Tong Jun!" Li Zhibai sternly interrupted Zhu Pingniangâs next words, her abrupt seriousness shocking not only Zhu Pingniang but also Miss Lu. Even Wen Li, who was nearby, was surprised and opened her eyes wide.
"I... I wonât say it, I didnât say anything, didnât say anything... donât be angry." Zhu Pingniang immediately became timid, holding Miss Luâs hand in a pleading manner, seeking comfort from her daughter.
"...You... forget it." Li Zhibai helplessly shook her head, unsure if Zhu Pingniang was genuinely foolish. Seeing her slight smile, Li Zhibai realized she was worried and had been tested about Changâanâs place in her heart by this girl.
But she couldnât help but be tense.
Even though everyone here was family, there were some things that could never be spoken of.
For instance...
The Qingzhou Barrier.
The Lingyu ignored cultivation levels, making even the Sect Leader hold an umbrella during excursions.
A Beauty Fruit imbued with emotions made her only take a small bite.
So... what about Changâanâs constitution that disregards barriers?
The barrier at Qingzhouâs edge, which claims to stand eternal and prevents masses of the Demon Race, can it stop Xu Changâan?
Who dares to say.
Often, when someone has the power to break rules, it doesnât matter if he actually does it or not. Those consumed with fear will naturally push him into the forefront of the controversy, and perhaps at that time, all the crimes ever committed in history would be outdone by the evils attributed to him.
Li Zhibai was determined to prevent things from turning out this way, so... from this moment on, she began to pay attention.
And indeed, a long time ago, when she noticed Xu Changâan could move freely in the Sword Hall, she already requested Xu Changâan not to display his boundary-breaking abilities in front of anyone â back then, Li Zhibai didnât think much. She merely thought it was better to conceal a bit to avoid unnecessary trouble at Muyu Peak, so that if something went missing in someoneâs courtyard when Xu Changâan, the Steward, was around, he wouldnât be blamed...
Now that Xu Changâanâs mysteries are truly manifesting, Li Zhibai realized the wisdom in her forethought. Changâanâs ability must be concealed, and if it must be shown... only the capability of a Low-Tier Boundary-Breaking Needle can be displayed.
"Tong Jun, some things are not to be joked about." Li Zhibai took a deep breath.
"Of course I know, and I am Changâanâs big sister. As long as he is not ungrateful, no matter the situation, his elder sister will always be by his side." Zhu Pingniang had a few faint smiles on her lips and said with implied meaning, "Ah Bai, thereâs no wall that doesnât let the wind through, and things often donât go as planned."
She was reminding Li Zhibai that many things needed to be prepared for in advance.
At least, once Zhu Pingniang figured out that Xu Changâan might possess such abilities, she had already prepared.
What kind of person is Zhu Tongjun?
A mad woman.
A woman fearless of heaven and earth.
She only cares about what she cares about, and itâs been this way from the start to the end.
Li Zhibai: "..."
At that moment, Li Zhibai seemed to glimpse the former Tong Jun, but soon, as Zhu Pingniang gently pinched Miss Luâs leg, she turned into the clingy woman again.
"And you... remind me."
Li Zhibai sighed softly.
There is no scale in the world that can weigh Xu Changâan against everything else on the other side.
She couldnât even imagine what such an outcome would be, for she wasnât a crazy woman like Zhu Tongjun.
"Ms. Zhu... what are you talking about?" Miss Lu was utterly confused, but instinctively sensed an ill intention.
"Nothing really, just some foresight or whatever, nothing to do with you." Zhu Pingniang shrugged and then looked at Wen Li.
Wen Li could probably guess what she and Ah Bai were discussing, given that sheâd vaguely hinted at everything to Wen Li before.
Wen Liâs desire is for peaceful Changâan.
If she had to face it all, her choice would probably be...