Looking at Xiaoxuan's innocent expression, Li Chuan was at a loss for words.
He thought for a moment and said, "These are all unhealthy small movies. We should watch something healthy."
"What? Unhealthy?" Xiaoxuan's face, whether from drinking or shyness, turned a bit red. However, her expression was very serious, "Uncle, Dual Cultivation is all about cultivation and physical health. Why do you say it's unhealthy?"
"After watching these movies, I indeed got some inspiration and understood the essence of cultivation."
"It's the mystery of life. I think we shouldn't be prejudiced against such movies but should appropriately learn from them."
Li Chuan: "..."
Faced with Xiaoxuan's reasoning, Li Chuan was momentarily speechless. He hadn't expected this little girl to say such things seriously and earnestly.
And she's even contemplating appropriate learning!
What does this mean?
Could it be she really wants to do it?
However, looking into Xiaoxuan's clear eyes, Li Chuan couldn't see any stray thoughts.
This made him somewhat admire her; such a mindset is truly pure!
"Xiaoxuan, it seems you're more spiritually aligned than your master! But the path of Dual Cultivation isn't as simple as what you see in the movies. Come, let's have a drink first." Li Chuan changed the subject because he never has experienced love, so he wasn't qualified to talk about it.
However, after Xiaoxuan drank a couple of sips, she was somewhat tipsy. She looked at Li Chuan's legs with curiosity and said, "Uncle, can you show me your stick?"
"Oh, don't think too much, I just want to broaden my horizons."
"And, if you let me feel its temperature and pulse, that would be even better."
Even though Li Chuan was a player and had all kinds of close friends, facing Xiaoxuan's innocent eyes filled with yearning, he simply surrendered.
"Well, I'm full now, you eat slowly."
After dropping this sentence, Li Chuan stood up and fled.
What else could he do besides fleeing?
Could he really take off his pants for his little niece to appreciate?
Li Chuan truly couldn't bring himself to do such a thing.
After leaving Qingfeng Temple, Li Chuan saw a thousand-year-old camphor tree nearby. With a flash, he disappeared, appeared atop the tree crown, seeming weightless, sat cross-legged, and began to cultivate.
Sunset, moonrise.
Silvery moonlight washed down; aside from insects and birds chirping, Qingfeng Temple's surroundings were silent, bringing a comforting peace.
However, looking at the moon overhead and the starry sky, then gazing at the dark sea in the distance, Li Chuan suddenly felt his insignificance.
He slowly entered meditation, gradually absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Qi.
Time passed in cultivation swiftly.
In the blink of an eye, it dawned.
When the first ray of purple qi touched him, he felt as if his entire soul was nourished; it was a subtle feeling, one that ordinary people, even ordinary cultivators, rarely perceive.
But as a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator himself, his senses were quite sharp.
He naturally could perceive it.
After absorbing all the purple qi, Li Chuan stored it in his Dantian.
After cultivating, Li Chuan slowly stood.
But at that moment!
"Crack. Crack."
The branches beneath his feet suddenly broke!
Li Chuan furrowed his brows.
With his current skills, how could he break a branch?
"Seems like this might be an omen."
Li Chuan calculated a divination, but divining for himself was notoriously ineffective.
He pondered for a moment, his sight settling on the north: "Looks like someone is paying attention to me. I wonder if it's Mu Jianqing or Hu Bayi."
Although a sense of unease lingered within him, Li Chuan felt no fear.
Even if facing a master like Donkey Taoist, he wanted to test his skills.
Not to mention someone related to the Yanjing Li Family like Mu Jianqing or Hu Bayi.
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After a simple breakfast, Li Chuan left Qingfeng Temple.
Returning to the city, he went straight to Jinxiu Garden's underground parking lot to drive his boss to work.
However, today Jing Tian seemed spiritless; yesterday she'd been cheerful, yet today not a word was spoken, appearing very silent.
This piqued Li Chuan's curiosity about what his boss encountered?
Finally, Li Chuan couldn't resist asking, "Director, didn't you sleep well last night?"
Jing Tian reclined in the seat, looking resigned: "The Jin Family from Cloud Province is preparing to invest in Wulin County. They're talking with Tian Jianhui now, and there could be several big projects, no less than Miss Mu's harbor."
Li Chuan immediately understood.
Mu Weishuang's investment showed Jing Tian hopes for a promotion and salary raise. Without any mishaps, she was set for the director position.
But if Tian Jianhui's achievements surpassed hers, then the promotion and raise were no longer hopeful.
With the chance to lead so close yet slipping away, who wouldn't feel upset?
"Don't worry, the Jin Family is just evaluating now. The results aren't certain." Li Chuan smiled reassuringly.
Li Chuan found it odd; the Jin Family was wealthy beyond imagination, yet why invest in a place like Wulin County? It was indeed puzzling.
If forced to guess a reason, it'd be because he was in Wulin County, and Jin Yuanbao was coming for him.
Jing Tian looked confused: "How come?"
Li Chuan smiled even more joyfully: "Boss, let me tell you a secret, I know the Jin Family's eldest son. If I mention it to him, he'll sign the cooperation with you."
"This..."
Jing Tian's face was full of shock: "You know the Jin Family's eldest son? Is that true?"
"Yes, didn't I tell you my family runs a clinic before? I once saved his life." Li Chuan casually offered an excuse.
Jing Tian showed a hint of amusement: "So, did you also save Miss Mu's life? No wonder she specifically asked you to accompany her fishing!"
"Uh⦠Boss, you're overthinking it, that's not the case." Li Chuan felt slightly uneasy; it seemed Jing Tian had seen through his relationship with Mu Weishuang.
Soon, the car arrived at the Investment Promotion Bureau.
Once Jing Tian went upstairs, Li Chuan pulled out his phone to contact Jin Yuanbao.
Upon receiving Li Chuan's call, Jin Yuanbao, evidently thrilled: "Mr. Li, are you looking for me?"
Without mincing words, Li Chuan directly stated: "Your Jin Family targeted the wrong person. In Wulin County, look for the Investment Promotion Bureau Director Jing Tian, understood?"