This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 163: Fengxian Xiangyuan, drifting for half a lifetime

Mount Emei, Jinding Peak, Jinding Temple.

The Golden Summit has a wide view, overlooking the surrounding mountains and the rolling sea of ​​clouds. Especially in the early morning or evening, the sea of ​​clouds rolls in the mountains, the sunrise and sunset shine, as if you are in a fairyland, the scenery is unique in the world.

The Jinding Zen Temple has a quiet environment, towering ancient trees, singing birds and fragrant flowers. Although it is not as large as Shaolin, in terms of tranquility and peace, and profound cultural heritage, it is not inferior to Shaolin Hongyuan Mountain.

Nun Bai Yue returned to the mountain gate and came to pay a visit to Master Jingyun, telling him about her trip, including but not limited to the eight major sects' siege of Killing Mountain, the Shaolin Ascension Ceremony, and her cheap junior brother Xiang Yuan.

Soon, the two arrived at the backyard and entered the place where Master Jingyun practiced.

An ordinary and simple courtyard with a few tea trees planted casually in the yard. A gravel path is paved at the back door, leading deep into the bamboo forest. At the end there is a bamboo pavilion with four words written on it - bamboo path leads to a secluded place.

The gravel path twists and turns, the bamboo forest is tall and slender, and the bamboo leaves are lush and green. As the path goes deeper, the bamboo forest becomes more and more dense, and the sunlight shines through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, casting mottled light and shadows.

The air is filled with the unique fragrance of bamboo, which is refreshing.

Xiang Yuan followed Master Bai Yue into the bamboo forest and felt that time slowed down. All the worries and noise were isolated outside, leaving only inner tranquility and peace.

Even Master Bai Yue's plump back became angular.

This place is a bit weird!
Xiang Yuan took a deep breath, not wanting to be affected by this place. He stared at Master Bai Yue's back with his eyes fixed. After just a moment, the straight edges returned to the plump peach shape.

He's healed!
Nun Baiyue turned around expressionlessly, without blaming anyone, and just whispered, "Junior brother, you must not be disrespectful in front of Master Jingyun."

I understand. It’s okay to be rude when Master Jingyun is not here.

Thinking so, Xiang Yuan immediately got rid of the influence of the bamboo forest atmosphere, followed Master Bai Yue, and met Master Jingyun who was sitting in the pavilion.

The pavilion's building materials are all taken from the surrounding bamboo forest. Its simple shape and natural textures complement each other, making the wooden pavilion perfectly integrated into nature.

There were several bamboo chairs and a small table in the pavilion, with a pot of tea and three cups on the table.

Master Jingyun sat quietly, reading a book in his hand, with an elegant and refined temperament, as if he had merged into the quiet bamboo forest. His white hair was scattered on his shoulders like silver threads, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding green bamboo forest, but it did not seem abrupt at all, but instead added a bit of detached fairy spirit.

In Xiang Yuan's eyes, Master Jingyun was not reading a book. Her gaze was calm as if she had jumped out of this world. Influenced by the aura she exuded, the entire bamboo forest became peaceful and tranquil.

The innate can integrate into the world. Master Jingyun is not in the innate stage, but... the world seems to be integrating into her.

The more you look at it, the more weird it gets!
Could it be that there are really three stages of transformation?

Nun Bai Yue had never seen the methods of the innate period, and could not comprehend the unfathomable aura of Master Jingyun. She only knew that this elder treated her very well and regarded her as half teacher and half mother. Today, she was happy to have a junior brother Xiang Yuan, so she brought him here specially for Master Jingyun to take a look.

"Disciple greets the Master."

Nun Bai Yue called herself a disciple and performed the disciple etiquette. Once she entered the bamboo pavilion, she was like Ji Mucheng, focusing on being well-behaved.

"Master, this is Young Master Li Xianyuan. Your disciple has rescued many disciples in the Killing Mountain...in the Shaolin Temple...He has no sect or school...I am accepting disciples on your behalf. Now he is a disciple of the Jingyue Zen Academy." Master Baiyue explained the story without a single lie, but she downplayed some unimportant plots.

For example, the Forgetful Soul Powder, and the clear spring under the waterfall, but she didn't mention them because they were not important.

By the way, it beautifies Xiang Yuan's words and deeds, emphasizing the young hero's noble image and his concern for the people.

You are here to meet the parents!
Xiang Yuan had a lot of complaints in his heart, he believed in Master Bai Yue's character, but the more he listened to these words, the more they didn't make sense to him. To translate it into 'Mom, he is that guy, he doesn't look that good, his income is okay, but the most important thing is that he is honest and listens to me'.

Sect Master Jingyun listened to Master Baiyue's story with a faint smile on her face, then stood up and invited Xiangyuan to take a seat. She said, "Although I am in the mountains, I have also heard about your deeds. I am very relieved that you can come in openly today."

As expected, she saw through it.

Xiang Yuan's expression remained unchanged. It was confirmed that Master Jingyun's combat power was 53, and he had three stages of transformation.

Why didn’t you ascend to heaven if you are so powerful?
Is there a Master Jingyun in Qianyuan Realm? If so, who is her identity?

Xiang Yuan was racking her brains. When Master Bai Yue heard the words "upright and aboveboard", she obviously misunderstood something and hurriedly explained, "Master, although Junior Brother's actions were extreme, he endured humiliation and took the overall situation into consideration... If he hadn't been willing to humble himself, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

Mom, what people say outside is nonsense. Those people are jealous of his talent and are bad people. You can't believe them.

Master Jingyun did not say much, and continued: "Bai Yue, you have a close relationship with this young hero Li. He has an extraordinary background. You will definitely gain something if you ask him for the method of ascension."

"???" x2
Not to mention that Master Bai Yue was bewildered, Xiang Yuan felt terrible all over. They had just met and hadn't even chatted for a few words, but his mother agreed to the marriage so quickly. Bah, did he mean, what does "he has an extraordinary origin" mean? Did she figure out that he was a time traveler?

probably not!

The most that Master Jingyun could achieve was enlightenment in his dreams, and he had a very high level of cultivation, but it was impossible for him to calculate the Yama Gate, unless...

The other party also has Yamafumen.

Yes, I had forgotten this possibility before. The opportunities of Yamafu Sect are spread all over the heavens. Master Jingyun does not have to rely on himself. It is entirely possible that he is a time traveler.

The question is, which organization does Senior Sister Jingyun belong to? What is her code name, Black Dragon or Green Turtle?

"Master Jingyun, I don't know much about the method of ascension. As for my extraordinary origins, thank you for your praise. My background is humble and I really don't deserve such an evaluation." Xiang Yuan became suspicious and tried to probe.

Master Jingyun still smiled calmly: "It is difficult for people in the Dragon Subduing Realm to ascend. In the final analysis, this world is not blessed enough. The way of alchemy, the way of formation, the way of refining equipment, and the way of divination are all inherently deficient. If someone with deep blessings can make up for the deficiencies, he can expect to ascend."

"I don't have any of what the headmaster said..."

Xiang Yuan blinked, gritted his teeth and stamped his feet: "To be honest with you, Master, I am a student of Jingyue Zen Heart Academy and a fellow disciple of Senior Sister Baiyue. She respects you as her teacher and treats you as a disciple. I am in love with Senior Sister Baiyue and am willing to be your master like her."

Fengxian went far away and wandered for half his life!
Master Jingyun did not nod, but did not refuse directly either. He said slowly: "If you help Bai Yue ascend, I will accept you as my disciple and give you a benefit!"

I have changed my self-proclaimed name. I used to be called "poor nun", but now I am called "this monk".

As expected, the mother still loves her daughter and tries every means to obtain resources for her. Pah, King Frieza really has three transformations.

"Master, with your cultivation level and means, you can directly help Senior Sister Bai Yue to ascend. Why do you need my little tricks?" Xiang Yuan continued to test.

"I don't have any divine means, and I'm still in the human world, how can I help her ascend to heaven?"

“……”Why am I so unconvinced?
……

On the way back to Jingyue Zen Center, Master Baiyue walked side by side with Xiang Yuan. She endured for a long time, but finally couldn't hold it back anymore and said, "Junior brother, what is the meaning of your conversation with the headmaster?"

Nun Bai Yue is not stupid. She can sense the mystery behind their words. However, because she cannot escape the framework of the world and has a limited vision, she cannot guess the answer to the two people's riddles.

"Senior sister, there are some things that only those who understand will understand. I can't say much about those who don't understand. This matter involves too many things, so don't ask. Just know that Master has entrusted you to me, and I will do everything I can to help you ascend."

Xiang Yuan stared at Master Bai Yue with a burning gaze until she avoided his gaze, then he continued: "Now that we have met the master, you and I are truly senior and junior brothers and sisters. To be honest, my real name is not Li Xianyuan, my surname is Xiang, and my given name is Yuan."

Master Bai Yue was stunned at first, but then she thought about the fact that many people use aliases when traveling in the martial arts world, so she didn't blame Xiang Yuan for hiding something. She said, "Junior brother, what should I call you from now on?"

"There is no Xiang Yuan in the world, but Li Xianyuan will do."

There was a mystery hidden in these words, but they were just a hint. Xiang Yuan didn't care whether Master Bai Yue could understand it or not. He respected his sister's character and was willing to show her true self and start thinking about the task of becoming her disciple.

Sect Leader Jingyun is very powerful. Regardless of whether she has the Yamafu Sect or not, her cultivation has at least reached the level of a second master.

Oh, the second master is Ji Wuzhou.

Xiang Yuan ranked them one by one: the first master was Quexin Laodao, the second master was Ji Wuzhou, and the third master was Zhangjiao Jingyun.

Even though the fate has not yet been decided, he has already accepted Master Jingyun as his master.

When it comes to cultivating immortals, if you are thin-skinned you can only stay in the ant realm in this life, while if you are thick-skinned you can reach the threshold of the senior realm.

The Third Master's apprenticeship mission is to help Senior Sister Bai Yue ascend to heaven. It sounds difficult, but it is simple for an outsider like Xiang Yuan. Head Master Jingyun made it clear in the mission overview that it is difficult for people to ascend to heaven in the Dragon Subduing Realm because the foundation of this realm is too shallow.

You have nothing you want and lack everything you need. As long as you make up for what is missing, you can expect to ascend.

Xiang Yuan still said the same thing, no one knows external support better than him!

Senior sister, you are lucky to meet me. I will go back and bleed you right away.

Xiang Yuan felt that it was not a big problem. He had a lot of innate skills on hand, and he himself was a powerful medicine that helped people practice cultivation. He could easily make up for Senior Sister Bai Yue's shortcomings.

But the world is different, and specific situations need to be analyzed specifically.

Xiang Yuan pondered for a moment. As the saying goes, a doctor doesn't knock on the door, a truth is not easily passed on, and Buddha has his own way of saving people. If you want the person who is giving you the fluid to cherish it and understand that it is not easy to come by, you have to think about it.

"Senior sister, please extend your hand."

"..."

Master Bai Yue didn't understand what was going on, but she still obeyed and placed her hand in front of Xiang Yuan.

The palm has an elegant outline, distinct knuckles without being abrupt, and is slender and delicate, like the finest mutton-fat jade. Because he has not yet returned to the past, his body is still at the level of an ordinary person, so he has not yet transformed, and a few abrupt calluses are a real eyesore.

"What do you want to see, brother?"

"It's the marriage line, but the career line is not that long."

"..."

If the career line is not on the palm, where else can it be?
He looked at her from afar, raised his hand and tapped Master Bai Yue's palm three times, then put his hands behind his back and strode away.

Come to my room at three o'clock tonight and I will teach you the method to attain enlightenment and ascend to heaven!

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The next day, Xiang Yuan found Master Bai Yue with a speechless look on his face.

As far as comprehension is concerned, the senior sister is obviously not as good as the monkey. She cannot comprehend the opportunity of the Dharma, and she does not come to kick the door in the middle of the night.

Bad review!

"Senior Sister, I hit you three times yesterday so that you would come to me in the middle of the night. It's such a simple truth, didn't you understand?" Xiang Yuan looked disappointed.

He thought it was quite simple. In his situation, even an elementary school student would understand this principle.

Master Bai Yue said nothing. She was a Buddhist and understood the principle of not passing on the Dharma to others. She preached at night to avoid being seen. But Xiang Yuan was the marriage line, and it was the middle of the night, so she couldn't help but think about it a little more. She hesitated and didn't go.

Because of my hesitation and shame for my impure six senses, I took out the wooden fish and struck it several times in the middle of the night.

"Forget it, after all, senior sister is not as intelligent as me. Let's go to your room and don't let other people see us." Xiang Yuan retreated to the second choice. The task of becoming a disciple was more important, so he didn't bother about Fodu Youyuan anymore.

Master Bai Yue's eyes twitched and she struggled in her heart for a few moments. She turned around and took Xiang Yuan to the backyard house. Along the way, she repeatedly reminded herself that her junior brother cared about the common people and had great ambitions, and he was very respectful to her as his senior sister. The waterfall that night was the best proof of this.

She was just imagining things and misunderstood her junior brother.

But then again, the past was the past, and the present is the present. It is not ruled out that after meeting the headmaster and receiving his affirmation, he became bolder...

If I don't obey, he might go to Mu Qing. What should I do?
Nun Bai Yue walked with heavy steps, and no one knew what decision she had made. She looked resolute, as if she was ready to be heroic!
Inside the room, Xiang Yuan slammed the door shut. Seeing Master Bai Yue's shoulders tremble, she became speechless.

If you drive all the time, the merits you have earned from traveling around will be deducted sooner or later!
Xiang Yuan saw through it but didn't say anything. He was curious whether there was still room for Senior Sister Bai Yue to expand her acting skills. He grabbed her hand and pulled her directly to the couch. He pressed her shoulders and made her sit cross-legged. Then he took out a familiar porcelain bottle and poured the blood of the external tonic into it.

"This is……"

As the drug entered her body, Master Bai Yue felt a wave of heat spreading out, and her internal organs were on fire. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't suppress it. She was filled with sorrow and said in disappointment, "This, this... Forgetful Soul Powder! Junior Brother, how could you do this? You shouldn't do this..."

The voices of regret and the feelings of sorrow seemed as if Xiang Yuan had embarked on the evil path, turned into a demon, killed people, and could never turn back.

"Yes, it is the Soul-Forgetting Powder. You guessed it right this time."

Xiang Yuan took the wooden fish, sat beside the table, and helped his senior sister to get back the merits that had been deducted.

(End of this chapter)