This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 269: If you don't go with such a good young man, there are plenty of people who can do it
"Hey, hey, isn't this Junior Sister Sima?"

"You didn't even inform me when Junior Sister came back."

"Who is that person? Is he my junior sister's lover?"

"Tsk, he's so handsome!"

Seeing Sima Qingyan coming with a pretty boy, the girls' eyes lit up. They threw away the melon seeds in their hands, rushed forward to drag Sima Qingyan away, joking and teasing her while looking at the honest and simple Xiang Yuan.

Because there were so many people, everyone looked at them unscrupulously and laughed wickedly.

Sima Qingyan was trapped in a colorful circle and drifted with the flow. She was dragged to the wall by the sisters. Her head was buzzing and she explained hurriedly, "Sisters, don't talk nonsense. Young Master Xiang is my savior. He was injured by a demon. I took him back to the mountain gate to seek treatment."

"Hey, Young Master Xiang~~"

"That's right, it's so intimate!"

"Another hero saving a beautiful girl, so clichéd, we've heard this story too many times. When will our Jianxinzhai produce a female hero who forcibly snatches a beautiful boy?"

"..."

A woman is like five hundred ducks, seven or eight mouths chattering away, just like hundreds or thousands of bees under the flowers, buzzing noisily.

Sima Qingyan couldn't find a chance to interrupt. She saw Xiang Yuan sticking his head out to watch from the corner of her eye. Perhaps he heard something. She couldn't help but blush and begged for mercy: "Sisters, please spare me. Young Master Xiang is really my savior."

"Junior sister, you are so unreasonable. We didn't say he wasn't your savior!"

"That's right, my junior sister has a boyfriend and now she's starting to be cold to the senior sisters. The world is so fickle and it hurts people."

"Alas, the feelings between the sisters have faded after all."

"Junior sister, you don't need to explain. We understand. Since he is one of us, we won't say any more. Junior sister, remember to explain the rules to your lover. This is the women's quarters, don't let him go to the wrong door."

"Yeah, it would be bad if you caught me taking a shower."

"Here, this is the token for the upper room. Don't say that Senior Sister doesn't take care of you. The courtyard is deep and the door is locked. Even if he screams at the top of his lungs, no one will hear him."

"Hee hee hee……"

The girls left, leaving Sima Qingyan, who had been played with, disheveled in the wind. She held a golden token in her hand and staggered to Xiang Yuan's side. She said awkwardly, "Xiang, the sisters are a little... enthusiastic. They are not usually like this. Don't take it seriously."

In our place, we usually call this gossip, not enthusiasm.

Xiang Yuan complained silently in his heart. When he first entered Jianxinzhai, before he even entered the door, the visual sense of the girls' dormitory hit him.

Where is the dormitory manager? I want to report that someone is littering melon seed shells here!
After Xiang Yuan finished complaining, he took the token handed over by Sima Qingyan, casually hung it on his waist, and said: "Don't worry, Senior Sister Sima, I didn't take it seriously. The key is you, just don't take it seriously. Xiang is already a fallen woman, you deserve better."

A bunch of funny senior sisters came to assist and helped push the stick into his belly. When it was about to be rubbed, Xiang Yuan decisively took it back.

He had seen how powerful the bonus of being a hero saving a beauty was in Bai Yue Jushi and Ji Mucheng. He hoped Sima Qingyan wouldn't think too much about it. Being just ordinary friends was fine.

Also, the reason why he came to Jianxinzhai had little to do with Sima Qingyan himself, and healing was just an excuse to go through the main entrance.

To be honest, he came to Jianxinzhai because he was addicted to chopping wood!
Sima Qingyan felt even more embarrassed after hearing this. He stammered and explained for a few sentences, but he didn't express himself clearly. The more he spoke, the more confused he became. He politely skipped the topic, led the way, and led the big rat into the granary.

As a world-class force, the gate of Jianxinzhai has neither solemnity nor luxury and nobility. It is just an ordinary wooden door, and even looks a bit old.

The courtyard wall was no different from that of an ordinary house, low and simple. I glanced at it from afar and thought that I could easily climb over it by just raising my hands and pushing off without any effort.

Living in harmony with the world and adapting to the times, as a world-class force, Jianxinzhai does not need dazzling splendor to fill the appearance, simplicity is enough.

Behind the simple and low-key appearance lies both humility and confidence.

Talented people don’t care about face, only idols do.

The world's top forces must have a golden signboard, just like a master must be handsome, which are all wishful thinking of ordinary people.

Xiang Yuan followed Sima Qingyan through the gate. The token on his waist flashed a faint light, as if it was some kind of pass that allowed him to enter and exit smoothly.

Formation!

Xiang Yuan's heart moved. While he was thinking, Sima Qingyan beside him began to explain the rules for outsiders to enter Jianxinzhai and gave a brief introduction to the formation covering Yubi Mountain.

"This is the women's quarters. Outsiders can enter only with a token, and the token has restrictions..."

There are two world-class forces in Western Chu where female heroes gather, Wushuang Palace and Jianxinzhai.

Wushuang Palace has only female disciples, Jianxinzhai has mostly female disciples, who are half Taoist and half Buddhist, with natural sword skills. There are two halls, female and male.

Xiang Yuan listened to Sima Qingyan's story and used his built-in translator to sort it out, and immediately understood the whole thing.

Wushuang Palace is like a women's university, without separate dormitories for men and women.

Jianxinzhai has two campuses. The old campus is full of female disciples, while the male disciples moved to the new campus with a Tongyou-level grandmaster elder. The two places are not far apart, both in Qingzhou.

Both the Buddhist and Taoist forces in the world have reception halls, which are used to entertain guests to ensure peace and quiet for their followers. Jianxinzhai is no exception. Under the coverage of the large formation, only those holding a token can enter and exit freely.

The activity area of ​​the token is limited. The inner disciples cannot enter the area. Without the Reception Hall, guests can only move around in the periphery. They can't even think about entering important places such as the Sutra Library, armory, and medicine storehouse.

Once you break in, the formation will be triggered immediately regardless of whether you have a token or not.

If there is a token, the formation will give appropriate reminders and persuade outsiders to stop in time. If there is no token, they will be struck down with a sword on the spot, killing without burying.

Sima Qingyan's tone was calm, but Xiang Yuan frowned.

It’s a bit embarrassing to say, but he did have his eyes on the Sutra Repository and the Armory, but because the righteous young man was upright and disdainful of picking doors and locking them, all the sneaky things were done by Li Xianyuan.

But after hearing what Sima Qingyan said, Li Xianyuan felt it difficult to take action.

What should I do?

Xiang Yuan sighed inwardly, he was a man of great skill and courage, he dared to climb over the wall and enter the courtyard even with the formation, but unfortunately this place was Jianxinzhai, a world-class force, with more than one grandmaster in the Tongyou period.

Forget it, I don’t practice sword anyway. Jianxinzhai’s Sutra Library invited me to go there, but I still need to think about it!

Xiang Yuan's heart was bleeding as he thought, going to a mountain of treasures and coming out empty-handed, this feeling was even more painful than losing money.

The reception hall of Jianxinzhai is divided into several grades. In order to tease Sima Qingyan, several young ladies who are guarding the door made faces and giggled. Seeing that Xiang Yuan was honest, handsome and easy to bully, they specially arranged the highest grade room for him.

Junior sister, go ahead and kill him!

The independent courtyard is nestled against the mountain, with winding stone paths and surrounded by trees, quiet and peaceful.

Seeing that this place was indeed quiet and no one could hear Xiang Yuan even if he shouted at the top of his lungs, Sima Qingyan's pretty face darkened and she cursed inwardly.

What kind of people are these!

Looking at Xiang Yuan's strange expression again, Sima Qingyan felt quite ashamed. He hurriedly took his leave and went to find his master, Lingyu Jushi.

Xiang Yuan had a strange expression on his face, not because the courtyard was located in a remote area and no one could hear Sima Qingyan even if she shouted at the top of her lungs, but because when he stood in the courtyard and looked out, he found that the terrain was excellent and in the distance he could see pillars like sharp swords rising into the sky.

He watched for a moment and felt that these sword pillars were not only related to the great formation covering Yubi Mountain, but also had mysterious sword power hidden in them, emitting waves of pressure invisibly.

Ordinary warriors may not be able to detect it, but he, who seemed to be in harmony with nature, could sense the slightest trace of sword intent spreading outward even with his eyes closed...

"Ninety-nine eighty-one sword pillars, if they are all sword energy, there should be eighty-one unique sword techniques, which is indeed the best in the world. Regardless of their power, the number of unique techniques has already overwhelmed the Heavenly Sword Sect."

Xiang Yuan made his comment, then thought that since the Tiandao Sect was one of the three Tianzong sects, it was reasonable that it did not have as many unique skills as the others.

If the Tiandao Sect alone can overwhelm Jianxinzhai, then the complete Tiandao Sect will surely take off!

The mechanism doesn't match up like that.

Thinking of this, he focused his attention on the nearest sword pillars and kicked Palu to get it moving.

He couldn't stand it anymore as he was lazy and slacking off all day long.

He calmly went online, took out the enlightenment cushion, sat cross-legged, white light surged in his eyes, and he held the scattered threads of the sword pillar in his palm. After observing for a moment, he stood up and put away the enlightenment cushion.

He raised his hand and picked up a still straight dead branch from the bushes. He slowly cut it open with his edgeless sword, plucking the invisible silk thread and causing an orderly sound of wind.

Chen Wen was not very interested in swordsmanship, and his chopping style was the same as Dou Bi and Leng Xue, but the sword pillar emitted more than just sword energy. It should have been set up by a master in the Tong You period, engraved with his own understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. After simplifying it, he passed down the unique sword skills that his disciples could practice.

The same is true for the Heavenly Sword.

But when it comes to attainments in the laws of nature, the Tiandao Sect, which only seeks to have a good time, is clearly a few notches behind Jianxinzhai.

Jianxinzhai emphasizes the naturalness of swordsmanship. For those with a clear sword heart, every move is in accordance with the laws of heaven and earth. They do not pursue extreme destructive power, but seek the laws of heaven and earth with a natural sword heart.

Half Taoist, half Buddhist, focusing on the word "enlightenment".

Outside the courtyard, two footsteps approached.

Beside Sima Qingyan stood a beautiful nun in her thirties. She was dressed in a grey monk's robe, with her black hair neatly hidden under her monk's hat. She was naturally beautiful, with a dignified face and elegant facial features. She was attractive enough without any makeup.

Although her figure was cleverly concealed by the wide monk's robe, it could not hide her beautiful outline. There was a bit of the tranquility and peace between her eyebrows and eyes, which made people feel a kind of quiet beauty without worldly desires at a glance.

Lingyu lay Buddhist.

Sima Qingyan saw Xiang Yuan holding a branch, seemingly practicing swordplay, and his swordplay looked familiar, so she subconsciously said, "Master, this is our sword..."

"Don't talk, his chance has come."

There were ripples in Lingyu's eyes, and she thought to herself that what a young man with extraordinary comprehension, not only was he good at swordsmanship, he could even master swordsmanship as well.

Last October, Xiang Yuan traveled around Dezhou, looking for his destined partner. He passed by Juhai Villa in Yongchuan County, killed the demon woman Wu Wan of the Illusionary Dao, and saved Zhang Celiang's family, as well as Tang Rou and six other Jianxinzhai disciples.

Lingyu was nearby at the time. When he heard that his disciple was injured by Huanmie Dao, he rushed over to check and saw Xiang Yuan, who had a first-class talent in swordsmanship.

With his own eyes, Xiang Yuan learned the Heavenly Sword's unique skill 'Lone Star Chasing the Moon' with just one glance.

At that time Lingyu asserted that this boy was kind-hearted, devoted to martial arts, and regarded beauty and money as dirt, and was definitely not an ordinary person.

Looking back now, I feel that I still underestimated Xiang Yuan.

Ling Yu admired Xiang Yuan's sword dance and became more and more pleased the more he watched. He secretly praised his elegance and took the opportunity to teach Sima Qingyan beside him: "Disciple, do you remember what I told you about the natural levels of our swordsmanship?"

"Master, there are four levels in total."

"Which four floors?"

"Sword of Will, Sword of God, Swordless Sword, Sword of Dao."

The top student had a solid foundation. Facing Lingyu's school exam, she answered fluently: "The first level is the sword of will. The sword moves at will. Where the heart goes, the sword points. The sword heart is clear and the intention is pure. It can be said that I have just begun to glimpse the way of the sword..."

"The second level of the divine sword, the body and the spirit are one, the man and the sword are one. The sword is me and I am the sword. The sword cultivation reaches a higher level and can be called mastery."

Sima Qingyan is at the stage where man and sword are one. As for the remaining swordless sword and Taoist sword, she only knows their names and meanings but has no comprehension, so she dare not speak carelessly.

Ling Yu nodded, looked at Xiang Yuan's sword dancing posture and said: "The third level is without sword, the realm of without sword, returning to the original nature, without sword is better than with sword, everything is sword, sword is invisible, and changes are endless. The sword holder transcends external things, and the sword practice has reached the realm of transformation."

"Master, what you mean is that Young Master Xiang has reached the realm of being without a sword?" Sima Qingyan asked in surprise.

"No, he practices with the sword."

"..."

"Master, I have observed his swordsmanship and found that every time he made a move, there were always obscure changes in his moves. It can be seen that he is not good at using the sword and does not like it. If not for this, with his comprehension, he might be able to reach the realm of Taoist sword." Lingyu said regretfully.

"Master, has anyone in our sect reached the Dao Sword realm?"

"Yes, your grandmaster is Master Su Ran." Ling Yu said confidently.

Sima Qingyan nodded in confusion. She had never met her master's master, but had only heard of the name of Su Ran Jian Zun. It was said that his swordsmanship was divine, and that the sword and the way were one. He could turn decay into magic. He was the first-class master in the world, and his swordsmanship had reached perfection, unparalleled in the world.

"Master, has the Grandmaster been in seclusion?"

"Ah."

Lingyu nodded expressionlessly, feeling quite depressed.

Outsiders only thought that the head of Jianxinzhai had achieved a breakthrough to the realm of a grandmaster and was in seclusion to consolidate his realm.

As a disciple, she knew very well that her master's life was coming to an end and he was struggling hard. If nothing unexpected happened, he would not have much time left.

Therefore, he stayed still if possible, announced to the outside world that he was in seclusion, and left the mundane affairs of the sect to several disciples.

Ordinary people didn’t know, but the top leaders of several first-rate forces in Western Chu had more or less guessed something and were all watching and waiting for the banquet to begin.

Especially in Wushuang Palace, a group of shameless women clamored for a sword fight every day. The Palace Master Bai Wuyan even took advantage of the situation and invited Jian Xinzhai to a sword fight. She invited him three times in a row, forcing Jian Xinzhai to have no way to avoid it.

In desperation, the sect sent two Tongyou stage masters to lead more than ten Huashen stage masters to Wushuang Palace.

Calculating the time, half a month has passed.

Lingyu shook his head silently, not wanting to mention this matter, and said to Sima Qingyan: "Disciple, from what you said, Young Hero Xiang has already reached the Spiritual Transformation Stage. Is this true or false?"

"It should be true. I cannot tell the depth of his cultivation, but he should not lie to me."

"Is it true that he lost his virginity to a Southern Border demon girl in order to save you, and was raped and lost his foundation?"

Lingyu asked curiously, Xiang Yuan's sword moves were as light as heavy, he was lively and energetic, it didn't seem like he had suffered any loss.

"Ah."

Sima Qingyan nodded heavily, very sure that Xiang Yuan had been possessed by the underworld demon girl.

Although she didn't see it, Xiang Yuan's description was so vivid that it was as if she was there and participated in it. How could it be false?

"Given his talent, it would be a shame if it is not completed..."

Ling Yu glanced at Sima Qingyan and said meaningfully, "My Jian Xin Zhai has countless natural treasures, so it is not difficult to make up for the foundation that Xiang Shaoxia lacks. He saved the lives of your junior sister Tang Rou and others before, so it is a courtesy, and we must help him."

"Master is right."

"but……"

Lingyu took a deep breath and continued the second half of the sentence: "There are rules for helping. How to help, what to help, and to what extent to help, all of these have their own rules."

"My disciple is ignorant, please enlighten me, Master."

A string of question marks flashed across Sima Qingyan's forehead. Master talked a lot of nonsense today. It wasn't like this before.

"Master, please tell me the truth. Do you have any other thoughts about this young man Xiang?"

Ling Yu lowered her voice and said, "You can speak freely in front of me. If you are willing but too shy to speak up, just nod and I will help you speak up."

Sima Qingyan felt very uncomfortable. He forced a smile and said rationally, "Master, whether I have this thought or not, Xiang Shaoxia certainly does not have it. He is obsessed with martial arts and has no distractions. That is why he has achieved his current level of cultivation."

"That being said, if he had no intention, why would he give up his bright future just to save you?"

"Good heart."

"You silly boy, you don't listen to reason. I'm not trying to scare you. If you don't go for such a good young man, there are plenty of people who can."

Seeing Sima Qingyan had no fighting spirit, Ling Yu stared anxiously, wishing she could do it for him. She reminded him, "For example, your junior sister Tang Rou was so bewitched by him that she lost her mind. She tried to sneak away several times, but was caught by the master. She was punished to copy the rules and regulations, and she hasn't finished copying them yet!"

Sima Qingyan: ()
Do you want to listen to what you are saying? Is this what a master says to his disciple? If someone doesn’t know, they would think you are pimping!
Our Jianxinzhai is a serious sect. We have the background and strength. We don't use women to recruit sons-in-law.

Facing Sima Qingyan's eyes full of justice and a little contempt, Lingyu curled his lips and said, "If it were someone else, I would naturally not say anything, but this young man Xiang is too outstanding. I feel extremely sad when I think that he will be taken advantage of by someone else one day."

"..."

"Disciple, say something!"

"I am not good at speaking, nor do I know how to explain profound principles. I just know that he saved my life, and my sister is also under his care. I think with such a kindness, Master should help me to the end." Sima Qingyan said seriously.

"Girls are outward-looking, it's true."

Ling Yu shook her head repeatedly: "We are not bad at studying pharmacology, it is not difficult to save him, the key is that you don't fight for it after saving him, I don't know which girl will get the advantage in the future."

He can live alone until the end of his life!

Sima Qingyan snorted twice, too lazy to talk nonsense with Lingyu. He looked towards Xiang Yuan with a slightly sad and helpless expression, but finally shook his head with regret.

The distance is too far, just like the white moonlight, which is within sight but out of reach.

Ling Yu frowned again: "Disciple, do you think he has been raped by a witch?"

I think you talk too much nonsense!
It’s so annoying, one or two of them are like this, when did Jian Xinzhai become like this!
Seeing that Sima Qingyan ignored her, Lingyu was helpless. She said something like it would take only a thin layer of gauze for a girl to pursue a boy. She also secretly transmitted something like it would be clean after a few washes.

God damn it, it can be cleaned by just washing it, do you think you are pulling radishes from the ground!
Sima Qingyan couldn't listen any longer: "Master, I called you over to help Young Master Xiang heal his wounds."

"Teacher, this is also for your own good. Don't think that Teacher can't see it. Look at his eyes, it's clear..."

"Master!!"

"Okay, okay, if you don't want to hear it, I won't say it. I will save him and heal his wounds, and make up for his missing foundation."

Ling Yu muttered to Sima Qingyan, giving him a shot of precaution, indicating that this matter was not over yet: "But let me be frank, he secretly learned my Jian Xinzhai swordsmanship and even learned the essence. This involves the inheritance of the mountain sect, and I will not let him go easily."

(End of this chapter)