Free Web NovelIn the antique-style small courtyard in front of the office building of «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» the Hua City Folk Culture Administration Bureau.
Li Xuan bathed in the sunlight that was just starting to show signs of fatigue at half past four in the afternoon, stood up from his wheelchair, stretched, took a deep breath, greedily filling his lungs with air.
Not having to see his annoying colleagues for the time being was a pleasant thing, and sending away his troublesome Junior Sister also made him happy. The two good things intertwined, bringing him a dream-like blissful experience.
How could such happiness not be shared with others?
Li Xuan thought, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, he took out his phone, and called his Master Master Bixuzi.
"Hello? Master? Yes, it's me, I have some good news to tell you!"
Hua Sang glanced sideways at her Senior Brother, slightly parted her lips, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Although she could well understand Li Xuan's current mood, after all, her Junior Sister Fu Xinyi was also a troublesome and annoying fellow.
However, Li Xuan's current behavior could no longer be considered within the scope of being refreshed by good news.
Half a day ago, he was clearly still looking as decadent and rotten as a large piece of spoiled pork belly, but now he had gotten out of his wheelchair and stood up, full of vitality. Compared to before, it was simply a medical miracle that even An Qing would want to exclaim "Holy crap!" upon seeing.
Wait, something seems off?
Noticing that Li Xuan's beaming face had a darkened glabella, Hua Sang slightly furrowed her brows, half-closed her eyes, focused her mind, infused Spiritual Energy into her eyes, and quietly performed the Clairvoyance.
Hua Sang cultivated this Clairvoyance method to constantly monitor her Spirit Mark state, so that she could adjust her Spirit Mark and suppress it at any time.
It was precisely because she was very clear that her Spirit Mark state had been stable for a long time that she felt strange when her Spirit Mark went out of control the previous two times.
However, in addition to being able to observe Spirit Marks, the Clairvoyance also has a secondary effect, which is to detect the target's emotions and fortune. Although not as accurate as divination, it can give a general idea.
As a ray of light flashed across her eyes, a thin mist, like a veil, lifted before her, and she saw the illusory figure of Li Xuan's Spirit Mark.
On the illusory figure were dotted patches of mottled stains like mud, which were traces left by the invasion of the night. In addition, there were a few wisps of light yellow mist lingering above the illusory figure's head.
Yellow Qi signifies happiness and freedom, release of vitality, a heart full of joy and satisfaction, and is also an aura that can bring good luck, which perfectly matches Li Xuan's current mood and state, so there is no problem.
But, if that's the case, why is Senior Brother's glabella darkened?
Just as Hua Sang was puzzled, a wisp of black Qi suddenly rose from the illusory figure of Li Xuan's Spirit Mark in her sight.
Black Qi signifies darkness and ominousness, with hidden disasters.
How could this be?
Hua Sang frowned, just wanting to remind Li Xuan to be careful with his words and actions recently to avoid attracting trouble, but before she could speak, the black Qi above his head thickened a bit more, faintly showing a tendency to cover the light yellow aura.
"Yes, someone is taking Junior Sister Hua Sang back, so you can rest assured! This time, I guarantee there won't be any more mishaps!"
"What? Of course it's not me, you know how important I am to the Hua City Si Ye Hui, without me, things here simply cannot function normally, I'm very busy with work!"
"Who is taking Junior Sister Hua Sang back? Lu Yibei, the junior I mentioned to you before who is particularly annoying and often causes me trouble. Oh right, Master, that guy also said he yearns for our Da Chunyang Palace. When he goes there, please help me educate him properly..."
Looking at Li Xuan, who was on the phone with his Master, Hua Sang's pupils suddenly trembled.
Immediately after, she let out a soft exclamation of "Holy crap!" and jumped up from the wheelchair as if her butt was on fire, darting to the corner of the small courtyard in a couple of steps and hiding behind the crooked-necked old tree.
Seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster is a normal person's instinct, and she wouldn't find it tiring or troublesome.
The Gu Niang crouching under the crooked-necked old tree looked up at Hua Sang, tilting her head with a face full of confusion.
Hua Sang glanced at the Miss, raised her finger and pointed at Li Xuan, explaining, "That guy is covered by black clouds, bad luck is coming. Whoever sticks to him will have bad luck."
At this moment, above the illusory figure of Li Xuan's Spirit Mark, dense black Qi permeated and spread continuously, surging and churning, faintly revealing a few wisps of bloody light. Although it wouldn't lead to a violent death, it was a sign of imminent disaster.
At this moment, above Li Xuan's head, dense black Qi permeated and spread continuously, surging and churning, faintly revealing a few wisps of bloody light, showing a strong sign of violent death.
In just half a phone call, he squandered the good fortune he had just accumulated. Li Xuan's action was simply a case of extreme joy turning into sorrow, worthy of being included in a Clairvoyance textbook.
After hearing Hua Sang's words, Gu Niang nodded thoughtfully.
She understood Hua Sang's meaning. Simply put, it was, "There's a maybe, let's not play with him!"
Immediately after, as if she didn't care what would happen to Li Xuan next, she quietly unwrapped the corn candy, put it into her small mouth, and slowly licked it.
She didn't know when Lu Yibei would bring her snacks again next time, so she had to eat sparingly.
Mmm~ Corn is so great!
"Honestly, this kid Lu Yibei is quite talented as a Night Watch operative, it's just that his personality and character are really too poor. I believe that after being disciplined by you, Master, he will definitely be a changed man when he comes back... Hello, Master? Master, are you still there?"
"Strange, we were just talking fine, why did you suddenly hang up?"
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Meanwhile, deep in the back mountains of Zhenshan Mountain, Da Chunyang Palace.
Surrounded by green mountains, a distant waterfall could be seen falling from the lush forest, plunging into a small, clear Cold Pool. Although the Cold Pool was not large, only twenty to thirty meters across, it was extremely deep, its water a clear green with a hint of mystical spiritual charm.
By the side of the Cold Pool, an old Taoist with white hair and beard sat cross-legged, wearing a dark green Taoist robe with his collar slightly open, looking serene.
A strange beast lay beside the old Taoist. Its body shape resembled a giant dog, but it was more majestic and robust, covered all over with green Spirit Marks that shimmered with a metallic luster. Soft, pale gold fur, smooth as silk, extended from its head to the tip of its thick, powerful tail, gently swaying like a banner in the cool breeze.
This strange beast is the Zhenshan Divine Beast of Da Chunyang Palace, a Shui Shu Beast possessing some of the Power of a Water Qilin.
At this moment, the Shui Shu Beast's large head with prominent horns lay sideways in the old Taoist's embrace, lightly nuzzling him like a spoiled pet.
"Haha, good boy, good boy, next time I go down the mountain, I'll bring back your favorite Purple Ganoderma for you."
The old Taoist laughed heartily, gently stroking the Shui Shu Beast's head with both hands, his fingers scratching back and forth in the dense golden mane, causing the Shui Shu Beast to make sounds of comfort through its nose.
Who can refuse the spoiled behavior of creatures like cats and dogs? Zhang Huainan was no exception.
Looking from afar, the man and beast by the Cold Pool, bathed in the setting sun, reminded one of an old man and his dog by the street in the evening.
Just then, a figure rapidly approached Zhang Huainan from behind, coming with great momentum, stirring up a whistling wind underfoot that rustled the wild grass around the Cold Pool,
The newcomer was a middle-aged Taoist wearing a black long robe, with a panicked expression.
When the middle-aged Taoist landed on the bluestone where a clear spring flowed, he slowed his steps, then stopped about a meter behind the old Taoist, and bowed slightly to the old Taoist.
Before the middle-aged Taoist could speak, the old Taoist raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why the panic? Master Bixuzi, you are also an elder in the sect, you should set a good example for the disciples."
"Staying calm in the face of change is the attitude we cultivators should have. Your recklessness like this is not good if the disciples see it."
"The Sect Leader is right to reprimand me," Master Bixuzi replied. ƒreewebɳovel.com
"Speak, what do you need me for?"
"Reporting to the Sect Leader..." Master Bixuzi cupped his fists and said, "My disciple Li Xuan, who is in Hua City, just called me and said that Hua Sang is coming back, and this time someone is accompanying her."
"Oh, that's good news!" Zhang Huainan smiled slightly.
"But..." Master Bixuzi hesitated several times before speaking, "But, Li Xuan said that the person accompanying Hua Sang back is a probationary operative from Hua City, Lu Yibei."
"Oh, probationary operative Lu... Ack!" Zhang Huainan's words were cut short, the corner of his mouth twitched violently, and his hands subconsciously gripped the mane on the Shui Shu Beast's head in his arms, instantly pulling off a large tuft, revealing a smooth patch of scales.
The Shui Shu Beast was immersed in the pleasure of being petted just a moment before, fantasizing about the Purple Ganoderma it was about to get, but the next moment its "hair" was pulled off, its head felt cold, and it suddenly became bald.
In pain, it widened its eyes, twisted its body, and thrashed its four hooves, letting out a cry of "Awoo!" It broke free from Zhang Huainan's embrace, stopped by the side of the Cold Pool, glared fiercely back at him, and then plunged into the nearby Cold Pool, disappearing from sight.
"Who did you just say was taking Hua Sang back?" Zhang Huainan took a deep breath and said.
He was so engrossed in petting the 'dog' that he didn't notice the disaster brewing in the dark. Now the trouble is big!
"Lu Yibei," Master Bixuzi replied softly.
"You good-for-nothing Li Tieshuan, look at the disciple you've taught!" Zhang Huainan was so anxious that he called Master Bixuzi by his secular name, "Didn't I tell you before to tell Li Xuan not to provoke that Lu family kid?"
I clearly sent him the fragments of Lingtai Pure Karma, and I also intercepted the study spot. If it weren't for this kid Li Xuan messing things up, he wouldn't have come to Da Chunyang Palace at all!
Master Bixuzi, "..."
Who was it just now who said that as a master, one should remain calm in the face of change and set a good example for the disciples?
Heh, someone is anxious, but I won't say who!
"I did tell him that, and he didn't provoke Lu Yibei, but..." Master Bixuzi said with a wry smile, "But, you also didn't say not to let him ask Lu Yibei to take Hua Sang back on his behalf!"
He even wanted me to help discipline Lu Yibei and help him change his bad habits!
While thinking, seeing Zhang Huainan's expression change, Master Bixuzi quickly said, "Sect Leader, if you are really afraid, why not just let Qingxia Zi expel Hua Sang from the sect and not let her come back?"
"Nonsense!" Zhang Huainan roared in a low voice, and said sternly, "Once she enters the gate of Da Chunyang Palace, even if the sky falls, as long as she didn't cause it herself, she is still a disciple of my Da Chunyang Palace. Such words should never be said again!"
Besides, I, Zhang Huainan, have dominated my entire life, invincible in the world, would I be afraid?
Even if I'm afraid, it's only a little bit! Zhang Huainan thought, raising his head proudly.
Hearing this, Master Bixuzi bowed slightly, "The Sect Leader is right to reprimand me."
Zhang Huainan waved his hand and said lightly, "Never mind, I'll go to Zixiao Platform first."
Master Bixuzi was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully, "What are you going there for?"
The so-called Zixiao Platform is the place where Da Chunyang Palace performs rituals to summon thunder. Depending on the strength of the Spiritual Energy, the summoned thunder can cover almost the entire northeastern hemisphere.
Zhang Huainan clenched his fist, glanced at Master Bixuzi, and said faintly, "What do you think? Naturally, I'm going to strike that unworthy disciple Li Xuan dead with lightning!"
With that, he flicked his wide sleeves, and layers of colorless ripples instantly spread around his body. The next moment, his figure accelerated sharply, transforming into a stream of watery light, soaring into the sky and flying straight towards the distant peak.
"......" Master Bixuzi watched Zhang Huainan disappear into the distance, remained silent for a long time, sighed soundlessly, and murmured, "It's true that childhood shadows take a lifetime to heal."
The shadow left by that legendary Senior on the Sect Leader was too severe.
Although, with the Sect Leader's current strength, even if that legendary Senior were to come in person, he wouldn't be able to harm him in the slightest.
But this kind of thing is like holding one's old father; even if the father is so old he can't lift a Seven Wolves cigarette pack anymore, the reverence in one's heart will not dissipate.
However, Master Bixuzi wasn't worried about Li Xuan's safety at all. He knew that the Sect Leader always protected his own and was just saying angry words.
If the old man really intended to kill, he wouldn't need to go to Zixiao Platform at all.
With the terrifying methods of a Calamity-level Psychic, killing someone from a thousand miles away is not difficult. Even just attacking his heart could make all of Li Xuan's beloved cars explode on the spot.
The Zixiao Platform is difficult to control alone, and Zhenshan Mountain is very far from Hua City. Even if Zhang Huainan operates it and sends down thunder, he cannot strike Li Xuan dead. At most, he will suffer some superficial injuries, which are not as severe as the night invasion caused by Hua Sang.
Furthermore, it even has the effect of tempering the body and refining the bones.
Within Da Chunyang Palace, those disciples who specialize in Body Technique often use the Zixiao Platform for practice.
"Tsk tsk, that brat, still bragging to me, saying that the Hua City Si Ye Hui can't function without him. Does he really think I would believe his nonsense?"
"Well, giving that kid a little lesson to make him understand the principle of blending in with the world and adapting to the times earlier, and not worrying about every little thing, isn't a bad thing either."
Master Bixuzi actually quite liked this disciple Li Xuan. His talent could be considered outstanding, and he had a sense of justice, but his shortcomings were also obvious: he was suspicious, loved gossip, liked to show off, and loved to argue, and he never changed despite repeated teachings.
What to do if a child is disobedient?
Most likely spoiled, just beat him up!
The Sect Leader will personally take action, the kind that doesn't stop until all his meridians are cleared.
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A busy signal sounded in his ear. Li Xuan put down his phone, looked at the screen with a puzzled face, pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Hua Sang. After seeing the empty wheelchair, he was stunned for a moment.
"Strange, how did she disappear in the time it took for one phone call? Where did she run off to?"
"Rumble—!"
As Li Xuan was talking to himself, a muffled thunder suddenly rolled across the sky. Lead-colored dark clouds piled up in the sky, covering the entire Peony Street and even further away in a breath.
The moment he looked up, a brilliant blue lightning, like a ferocious python, descended from the sky with bared fangs and brandished claws, pouring down directly onto him. From a distance, it looked like he was undergoing tribulation.
"Rumble!"
The lightning exploded with a bang, and the ground of the small courtyard suddenly shook. Under the shroud of blinding light, tiny electric arcs, like a swarm of snakes scattering and fleeing, scurried wildly along the ground.
In the lightning, a figure kept twitching, limbs flailing, as if performing a bizarre dance.
Looking at Li Xuan, who was performing a true breakdance, Hua Sang slightly parted her lips and let out a soft exclamation.
"Huh?"
Why is it the Zixiao Ren Shui Thunder Technique?
Who summoned the thunder to electrocute Senior Brother?
As Hua Sang was thinking, the lightning dissipated. Li Xuan, scorched all over, lay on the ground, staring blankly at the dark clouds that had not yet dispersed in the sky. When he opened his mouth, a puff of black smoke drifted out.
Immediately after, before he could even recover, the rain started pouring down.
The torrential rain kissed the earth in increasingly fierce waves. Under the cover of the downpour, dazzling rain columns, wrapped in snake-like electric arcs, poured down, sweeping over Li Xuan like a Gatling gun firing.
The rain columns splashed on him, while the electric arcs drilled into his body and then exploded inside him. For a moment, his limbs and bones were filled with the exhilarating tingling sensation of being electrocuted.
A minute later, the lightning suddenly paused for a moment, but the dark clouds above Li Xuan's head still hadn't dissipated. Instead, they grew heavier, as if a Gatling gun had finished a clip and was reloading.
Seeing this, Hua Sang left her hiding place and quickly walked towards Li Xuan, reaching out to help him up.
Although she could tell that the person who summoned the thunder didn't really want to harm Li Xuan, except for the first lightning strike, the subsequent sweeps were all controlled within a safe range.
However, letting Senior Brother continue to be struck like this was somewhat pitiful, and she couldn't bear it.
However, just as she walked a few steps, she saw Li Xuan shakily raise a hand, his expression resolute, and squeeze a sentence through clenched teeth, "Junior Sister, wait, no need to help me, I'm not seriously injured!"
He really wasn't injured!
Except for the first lightning strike which almost injured him, the subsequent lightning strikes almost all accurately landed on acupuncture points.
As the electric arcs exploded within his body, they not only gradually eroded and dissolved the night erosion caused by Junior Sister Hua Sang but also stimulated his Spiritual Energy, causing it to surge and churn within him, tempering his physical body.
These few minutes alone were equivalent to three to five months of results from his efforts in controlling his diet and engaging in high-intensity exercise.
When he was at Da Chunyang Palace before, Master Bixuzi had him go to Zixiao Platform to use thunder techniques to refine his body, saying it would be greatly beneficial to his cultivation.
He was afraid of pain and didn't go at all, even finding an excuse like "I'm a disciple who primarily cultivates talismans, not some muscle-bound guy, why should I refine my body?" to convince his Master.
Now it seems...
Master truly didn't deceive me!
I originally thought I had done something wrong and was being punished. But now it seems this isn't punishment at all; it's clearly knowing that I suffered from night erosion and helping me heal!
Although the pain and itching caused by the electric arcs exploding inside his body were unbearable, after the pain passed, there was an inexplicable feeling of comfort. I'm starting to fall in love with this feeling! Li Xuan thought excitedly.
From a distance, Hua Sang noticed that Li Xuan's face actually wore a smile of unclear meaning, and she was instantly stunned.
Just then, the thunder rose again. Bathed in the lightning, Li Xuan closed his eyes, spread his arms, and let out a series of sounds indicating extreme enjoyment.
"Mmm~ mmm~ Ah!"
As if the lightning was no longer lightning, but a skillfully performed massage.
"???" Hua Sang looked at Li Xuan, shivered, and quietly moved a few steps away from him.
This is bad! Did Senior Brother pick up a strange habit, or did his brain get fried?
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A moment later, Zhenshan Mountain, Zixiao Platform.
At the peak of the mountain, surrounded by clear lake water, in the center of a complex altar carved from a giant lightning-struck rock, an old Taoist priest floated in mid-air. His pale beard and hair and dark blue Taoist robe moved without wind. Dense Spells rose from around his body, condensing into complex talismans and flying towards the sky.
After a long while.
Zhang Huainan slowly landed, waved his wide sleeves, dispersed the lightning, and let out a proud snort. He exited the altar, walked slowly towards the back mountain along the mountain path with his hands behind his back.
In fact, ever since the first lightning strike fell, the resentment in his heart had already dissipated. Thinking back on how he had tormented his grand-disciple due to a momentary impulse, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He immediately adjusted the Spell structure, changing minor punishment to violent healing.
As for why it was violent healing...
Isn't it a tradition of Da Chunyang Palace for disciples to grow amidst various forms of tempering (torment)?
Benefits that come too easily, like a Miss who is too easy to pursue, won't be cherished!
Zhang Huainan thought, shook his head, took out an old-style mobile phone, opened the contacts, found the phone number for 【Lord Bing】, and dialed it.
"Beep—beep—!"
"Hello, is that Ah Bing? It's Lao Zhang!" Hearing the call connect, Zhang Huainan said with a smile, "I have something I want to ask you, are you free now?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, then Lord Bing's calm and deep voice came through, "Senior, I'm not free to play chess recently, nor am I interested in fishing. You should still..."
"Hey, misunderstanding, misunderstanding!" Zhang Huainan said, "I just wanted to ask you, about the list we discussed last time for supporting the investigation at Yumen Pass, has it been finalized? If not, how about I recommend someone?"
Although he wouldn't expel Hua Sang from the sect, sending her out for experience so that she couldn't return in a short time was still fine.
"Oh, you mean that!" Lord Bing said, with a hint of relief in his tone, "I'm afraid it's not very convenient. Lord Huaiyuan and Nameless Book led twenty A-level Spirit Ability Users according to plan and set off on the day of the meeting. They arrived in the vicinity of Yumen Pass yesterday."
"At this moment, I'm afraid they have already gone deep into the Gobi Desert and cannot be contacted, unless you have time to make a trip yourself, otherwise..."
Zhang Huainan, "..."
Lord Bing's meaning was already very clear: the main force had already set off, and if he wanted to recommend someone to join, he would have to personally escort them there.
But it was impossible for Zhang Huainan to leave.
Recently, the activities of the former Eclipse Society have become increasingly frequent, followed by the turmoil in surrounding countries caused by the return of the Miracle Order's Holy Child, and a large number of Miracle Order members and foreign forces have infiltrated Z Country, requiring him to stay in the rear.
Simply put, his plan fell through.
Isn't that a bit too coincidental? They just happened to have already entered the depths of the Gobi Desert?
What should he do now?
If only he wasn't Senior Brother Qingji's descendant, then I could punch his head off. Zhang Huainan thought.
"Senior, is there anything else?" Seeing that Zhang Huainan hadn't spoken for a long time, Lord Bing asked.
"Oh, it's nothing. Let's play some gateball together another day."
Zhang Huainan said this, and without waiting for Lord Bing to refuse his invitation for elderly sports, he hastily hung up the phone.
After pondering for a while, he put away the old-style mobile phone, and then took out three copper coins from his pocket, gently tossed them into the air, and then caught them in his palm.
When people face difficulties, they are usually divided into three stages of response. First, they rely on their own experience. When their own experience cannot solve it, they will use scientific methods. When scientific methods cannot solve it, or even explain it, they will resort to metaphysics.
Although Zhang Huainan still had many ways to prevent or delay Lu Yibei's arrival at Da Chunyang Palace until now.
But as a Psychic who could glimpse a little of heaven's secrets, after intervening repeatedly without success, he had a faint premonition in the dark. Thus, he casually cast a six-line coin divination to inquire about good or bad fortune.
After carefully distinguishing the hexagram displayed by the copper coins, Zhang Huainan's slightly narrowed eyes instantly opened, and his slightly cloudy pupils trembled slightly.
The hexagram has changed! Could it be... Lu Ming's trick really worked?
If that's the case, it doesn't seem impossible to let that Lu family kid come back with Hua Sang!
In that case, I might even be able to help him a little, lest he go astray. Zhang Huainan thought.
Yes, his fear of Qingji's descendants wasn't as serious as he made it out to be.
It's true that he has a psychological shadow, but as he himself said, it's only a little bit. Otherwise, Lu Ming couldn't have sent Hua Sang up the mountain in the first place.
But Lu Yibei is an exception. She is not only a descendant of Qingji but also potentially a disaster that could bring Calamity.
When Lu Ming first came up the mountain that year and asked him to take in Lu Yibei, who was still an infant, he understood Lu Ming's idea very well.
Letting Lu Yibei grow up within Da Chunyang Palace, with many teachers and elders supervising and teaching her, should be able to prevent her from going astray.
However, before taking in Lu Yibei, Zhang Huainan, as usual, cast a hexagram to divine the outcome of Lu Yibei growing up within Da Chunyang Palace.
The hexagram was Kun below and Gen above, forming the Bo hexagram. This hexagram signifies Yin flourishing and Yang declining, villains gaining power, and all matters going wrong. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
Staying at Da Chunyang Palace would be quite unfavorable for both Lu Yibei and Da Chunyang Palace.
Zhang Huainan couldn't reverse such a fated matter. He could only ask Lu Ming to leave and try his best to avoid Da Chunyang Palace having any association with Lu Yibei.
Letting Hua Sang deliver the Lingtai Pure Karma to Lu Yibei by anchoring Qinan Bamboo's special space was already the maximum acceptable level of contact.
So many years have passed, and only he and Lu Ming knew the result of the divination. His consistent display of extreme fear towards Qingji's descendants was also to protect Lu Yibei.
Otherwise, he wouldn't personally deal with Lu Yibei, this potential threat to Da Chunyang Palace, but he couldn't guarantee 100% that some of his disciples, who were radical and reckless in their actions and eager to protect the sect, wouldn't take action.
And now, only a few days have passed, and when he divined again, the hexagram actually changed to the Sun hexagram, with Dui below and Gen above. The situation was different.
This hexagram signifies both loss and gain, with gain within loss and loss within gain. As long as it is treated cautiously, losing when one should lose will lead to less loss and greater gain.
From the result of the divination, it seems that guiding is better than blocking, following nature, and dealing with it cautiously might be better.
If it had been like this earlier, wouldn't there have been so many troublesome things if I had kept that kid on the mountain and taken her as a disciple?
I, the dignified Sect Leader of Da Chunyang Palace, a Calamity-level Psychic, even have to act like I'm afraid of a young kid for my disciples to see. It's simply losing face!
Right, it was all an act! Would I still be afraid of Senior Brother Qingji now?
It's just...
Zhang Huainan put away the copper coins and looked ahead. The weary sun on the horizon had already set, and the night was extinguishing the last trace of captivating red light from the daytime. Fist-sized paper lanterns, strung together, ran along both sides of the mountain path as if they had a life of their own.
It's just, why did the hexagram back then say that the Lu family kid coming up the mountain would cause a situation of Yin flourishing and Yang declining?
This is too strange!
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Night fell, and darkness enveloped the unfinished building on the edge of Hua City University City.
"Mmm-wuh-ying—!"
A soft, bone-melting moan echoed deep within the unfinished building. Soon, a cold-faced girl wearing a red and white contrasting windbreaker walked gracefully out of the shadows.
Finding the place where she had summoned Suolang Baima last night, Lu Yibei skillfully set up an altar, placed an incense burner, offerings, and sacrificial wine. Then, with a "whoosh", she poured out a pile of miscellaneous items from the God Kingdom Prototype, rummaged through them for a while, and found the gold necklace.
Her small hand slightly tightened its grip on the necklace, her gaze deepened, and she muttered to herself, "It's your turn, stinky little brother. I have plenty of time tonight to dig out all your dirty little secrets! You'll have to confess even what position you used when you hooked up with Senior (female)'s best friend!"
Thus, the Directional Soul Summoning targeting Hu Chuan began.
