I Have A Dual World Seal

Chapter 1157: Chapter 1156: Dongyangzi, You Absolutely Did That on Purpose

Daoist Xiting, accompanied by Lu Zheng and a few others, left the small courtyard again to visit Chixiao Temple.

On the other side, Master Changli finished talking about Master Yu Ning.

"Yu Ning has actually fallen into madness?"

"A hundred years without progress, so that’s the reason."

"What a pity for Brother Yu Ning!"

"That demon must be killed!"

Meanwhile, everyone’s evaluation of Lu Zheng rose another notch.

"This junior from White Cloud Temple is truly incredible, surpassing even Yu Ning.

Even if Yu Ning has been stagnant for a hundred years, he has over three thousand years of Dao practice, and if he reveals traces of madness, wouldn’t his strength increase by threefold?"

"It seems that’s not necessary. According to Yuan Zheng, Junior Brother Yu Ning eventually came to his senses. I guess Yu Ning actively suppressed his own demon thoughts." Master Changli speculated.

"But this kid is still extraordinary; when he fought Xiting, he barely exerted himself. Even if he isn’t as strong as Yu Ning, he shouldn’t be far behind."

"That’s right. White Cloud Temple is rising again in this generation. Unexpectedly, the Ming generation produced a Mingyu, and the Yuan generation has two geniuses."

"This kid is stronger than Yuanlin."

"Speaking of which, his talent should already be on par with Qingsong, similar to Junior Brother Chang Yi."

"No, stronger than me." A calm voice sounded; it was a genius from Chixiao Temple reputed for his talents. "At his age, I hadn’t reached his level of Dao practice."

Another person clicked his tongue, "Temple Master, you need to rise up too. Our Chixiao Temple is leading Daoist Sect in Zhongjing; we can’t be overshadowed by White Cloud Temple!"

...

In the side courtyard, as a group of Daoists arranged the Spirit Ancestor Hall, Master Jinghe and Ling Kunzi stood nearby, having witnessed the entire Dao discussion and sparring between Xiting and Lu Zheng.

"Ancestor, is Yuan Zheng’s level of Dao practice truly comparable to Elder Yu Ning?" Master Jinghe asked Ling Kunzi.

When he had Xiting entertain Lu Zheng, he had already guessed that Xiting would spar with Lu Zheng. However, while he predicted Xiting’s defeat, he didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.

Ling Kunzi shook his head, speaking lightly, "They’re probably similar; purely in terms of Dao practice, he’s slightly inferior to Yu Ning."

Master Jinghe’s eyes flickered; he thought: then he shouldn’t be Yu Ning’s match at all.

"But if Yu Ning were to fight those two, he would be doomed." Ling Kunzi smirked.

"Ah? Why is that?" Master Jinghe asked, "Even if Elder Yu Ning has fallen, his cultivation hasn’t progressed for a century, but his spells are exquisite, and his True Qi is deeper than ever. Could it really be because of his own awakening and suppression of the demon thoughts?"

"No." Ling Kunzi shook his head. "It’s because of his wife."

"Peach Blossom Fairy? Lady Qingyi?" Master Jinghe asked curiously.

Ling Kunzi didn’t intend to keep them guessing, "It’s the Phoenix Palace Master."

"Phoenix Princess?"

Master Jinghe paused, not immediately realizing whom Ling Kunzi referred to, "Is she a princess from a certain generation of the court?"

"No, she is Sect Leader Si Lingxi, the master of Phoenix Palace on Southern Border Phoenix Mountain!"

"What!?"

Master Jinghe widened his eyes, instinctively wanting to sense Si Lingxi, only for Ling Kunzi to slap the back of his head.

"Slap!"

"Acting intentionally is too impolite!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Master Jinghe hurriedly withdrew his divine thought but remained utterly shocked, "Sect Leader Si...is she Lu Zheng’s...wife?"

Ling Kunzi nodded.

"Why...why?" Master Jinghe was bewildered.

"Dao can be spoken of, but not the true Dao."

"Ah?"

"Can’t understand?"

"Yes!"

Ling Kunzi calmly responded, "Sect Leader Si is a woman; Lu Zheng is a man. They love each other, become husband and wife; is there any problem?"

"No...no problem?" Master Jinghe was dumbfounded.

"It’s rare and curious." Ling Kunzi gave a sidelong glance at Master Jinghe, reprimanded him, and then reminded, "You know now; don’t spread it widely."

"Yes! Disciple understands!" Master Jinghe bowed hurriedly in acknowledgment.

He also understood why Ling Kunzi had met Lu Zheng early and brought them to him.

He also understood why Ling Kunzi showed no curiosity about Master Yu Ning’s death at Lu Zheng’s hands.

A joke; with Si Lingxi present, regardless of Lu Zheng’s Dao practice being on par with Master Yu Ning—even if he only had a hundred years of Dao practice—it wouldn’t prevent the couple from crushing Master Yu Ning.

Meanwhile, Ling Kunzi could clearly perceive Lu Zheng’s strength, so he wasn’t concerned about Master Jinghe and Daoist Xiting’s little schemes, because Xiting could never defeat Lu Zheng.

Thus, even the disciples of Chixiao Temple would be left no choice but to concede.

Surely, they wouldn’t bring out Si Lingxi every time; it would be no different from those spoiled heirs in Da Jing Capital City boasting "My dad is XX," wouldn’t it?

However, Master Jinghe hadn’t considered this aspect yet, and looked at Ling Kunzi with a bit of grievance, "Why does the ancestor tell me only now?"

Ling Kunzi didn’t answer, merely snorted softly, "You are the Temple Master; think for yourself!"

"Yes!"

Master Jinghe could only bow in response, "Should we...change their...?"

"No need." Ling Kunzi shook his head, speaking indifferently, "Given Lu Zheng’s demonstrated abilities, could he be underestimated?"

"Naturally not."

"That’s settled. At tomorrow’s Spirit Ancestor Hall assembly, have Lu Zheng and his wife sit in the front row."

"That’s naturally befitting!" Master Jinghe hastily replied.

Ling Kunzi nodded, then flicked his sleeves lightly and disappeared.

...

"Dongyang Ox Nose, you did that deliberately!"

...

Elsewhere, accompanied by Daoist Xiting, Lu Zheng and his group began touring Chixiao Temple.

After the Dao exchange and sparring, Daoist Xiting’s intentions faded, and he became relatively enthusiastic, showing them around Chixiao Temple.

The Three Purines Hall, Chixiao Hall, Spirit Ancestor Hall, Wise Tower, Guardian Tower, Haoyang Palace, Moonlight Palace...

As they walked, there were worshipping commoners, wealthy merchants, and noble dignitaries.

Lu Zheng and his group were observing them, while many worshippers were looking at Lu Zheng.

An imposing Daoist leading a handsome young man and three beautiful ladies—clearly from a prestigious family.

However, everyone felt unfamiliar looking at them.

"Are they from out of town?"

"They should be."

"Being accompanied personally by a Daoist from Chixiao Temple, their status must be extraordinary."

"I wonder if they know senior masters from the temple; I’d like to ask Master Jinghui to resolve my fortunes."

"Those young ladies seem pleasing; I wonder about their family background. If suitable, maybe let our son meet them."

"Mind your words, my lady; those young masters and young ladies are also abnormal people."

...

Accompanied by Daoist Xiting, Lu Zheng toured Chixiao Temple.

In the afternoon, Daoists from the temple delivered dinner, and Ling Kunzi appeared again, dining with the group along with Master Jinghe.

The next morning, Master Yu Ning’s hall was already prepared.