Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 371 Demon-Slaying Divine Fire - Pure Yang Flame, Dongfang Huaizhu's Character Template
"The Eastern Clan is born with spiritual power, and its Demon-Slaying Divine Fire, Pure Yang Flame, is renowned throughout the world."

"I don't know whether obtaining Dongfang Huaizhu's template is a good thing or a bad thing for you."

The middle-aged man watched his daughter's retreating figure, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He remembered his daughter's original appearance; she was already an unparalleled beauty, with every smile and frown carrying the unique gentleness of Jiangnan.

Even at home, she always wore an elegant cheongsam or ruqun, her hair neatly styled, and her skirt swayed gently as she walked, each step like a lotus blossom.

That was the demeanor cultivated by generations of scholarly families; every glance and every movement revealed the family's upbringing and composure.

Now, with the template of Oriental Huai bamboo incorporated, the daughter's temperament has become even more extraordinary.

That already stunning face was now even more perfect than that of an ordinary person; her skin was as translucent as white jade, and her features were exquisite, yet she possessed a cool and aloof air, as if untouched by worldly affairs.

The occasional glances or turns she makes seem to carry an ethereal charm that transcends time, making one momentarily lose track of time.

In fact, although their family was somewhat well-known in Suzhou, they were no longer as strict with their children's upbringing as they had been in the past.

On the contrary, in this new era, their education of their daughters has become much more relaxed, without the constraints of formalities or the deliberate cultivation of the temperament of a noble lady.

He actually hoped that his daughter could live a more carefree life like children from ordinary families.

However, the family's accumulated heritage over the years has long been ingrained in their blood. Even without deliberate instruction, the daughter unconsciously exudes the same demeanor as them in every gesture.

The "good manners" that outsiders praise are nothing more than the manners she naturally learned through exposure.

"A good teacher?"

Whenever he heard such comments, he could only smile wryly.

What did they deliberately cultivate? It was simply that this intelligent child was born knowing how to find the most appropriate way to survive in the shadows of the family.

In addition, his daughter also has an outstanding talent for business.

Leaving aside those business prodigies who were born into humble circumstances but grew up rapidly like monsters, he is definitely the most outstanding among the younger generation of other families.

She is a master strategist at the negotiating table and decisive yet tactful in handling family affairs.

If nothing unexpected had happened, she would have become the next leader of the family, taking this centuries-old business to new heights.

But then, the rules of this world suddenly changed.

The sudden changes—the revival of spiritual energy, the invasion of dimensions, and the descent of the heavens—directly disrupted their planned course of action.

Especially after his daughter unexpectedly obtained the template of "Dongfang Huaizhu", the daughter he knew and regarded as the next "helmsman" gradually turned into the figure standing in the courtyard now, as if she might ascend to heaven at any moment.

When a person begins to pursue longevity and transcendence, will they still care about these worldly industries?
Moreover, the integration of templates is not simply about acquiring power, but a process that requires continuous "playing" and "experiencing".

The daughter must understand the choices Dongfang Huaizhu made in the past and confront all the emotions Dongfang Huaizhu experienced in order to elevate the template's fit to a higher level and thus gain more power.

Although she is still his daughter, the shadow of "Dongfang Huaizhu" has already taken root and sprouted within her.

"Father, are you suspecting me again that I've been influenced by Dongfang Huaizhu templates?"

A clear, spring-like voice suddenly rang out, causing the middle-aged man to pause slightly.

The daughter in the courtyard had turned around at some point, her beautiful face bearing a hint of helpless smile.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the sycamore leaves, casting dappled shadows on her and making the vermilion dot between her brows appear even more vibrant.

"Yun Shu."

He subconsciously called out his daughter's name, but stopped abruptly when he saw those clear, watery eyes.

"Not all templates are like the 'Rock King Emperor' template that Elder Zhong obtained, which requires him to play a role to gain power."

“I have always been your and Mother’s daughter, and that has never changed.”

Mu Yunshu's voice carried a hint of helplessness.

From the moment she obtained the "Dongfang Huaizhu" template, not only her father, but also her mother, family elders, and even the old housekeeper who had taken care of her since childhood, subconsciously believed that she needed to constantly imitate Dongfang Huaizhu's words and actions to enhance her power.

They observed her fingering when playing the zither, pondered her posture when drinking tea, and even interpreted her occasional daze as "comprehending the emotions of the bamboo in the East".

In fact, the moment Mu Yunshu merged with the template, she had already inherited all of Dongfang Huaizhu's abilities, including the pure Yang Flame that burned away all evil spirits, and her innate spiritual power.

However, these abilities are not very powerful and she needs to improve them gradually through cultivation. Therefore, the outward manifestation of this is that she gradually becomes stronger over time, as if she is simply gaining power through "acting".

As for her father's concern that she would abandon the family business in pursuit of longevity, that was an overreaction.

In an era of spiritual revival, power is fundamental.

Having enough power to protect the family is far more important than managing the business.

For a family to produce someone who possesses the "All-Heavens Character Template" and has the talent for cultivation is actually a highly desirable thing.

Although Elder Zhong is in charge and the Tian Shu Bureau is managing things, this world is undergoing dramatic changes. If a family does not have a sufficiently powerful individual to protect them, even if they are safe now, they will eventually be eliminated by the tide of the new era.

So it wasn't that she didn't want to manage the family business, but rather that her elders wanted her to stay away from these "mundane affairs."

Her uncles wished she would spend all her time in seclusion cultivating, just so she could focus on improving the compatibility of the "Eastern Huai Bamboo" template.

Only her father thought that she had lost interest in these things because she was influenced by the "Oriental Bamboo" template.

Upon hearing his daughter's words, Mu Linyuan showed a hint of embarrassment.

“Yunshu, it’s not that I don’t believe in you.”

"I'm just worried that the influence of this template might be so subtle that you haven't even noticed it yourself?"

He sighed softly, his voice tinged with helplessness.

Although his daughter had mentioned it many times, the worry in his heart never left him.

After all, looking at the entire Great Xia, there are only a few known holders of the Heavenly Templates. Whether it is Elder Zhong's "Rock King Emperor Template", Shen Xuan's "Mumen Rider Template", or Lin Xiu's "Tezuka Kunimitsu Template", they all seem to need to play the role to improve their compatibility.

He was a businessman who had seen many open and covert battles in the business world, and knew that the most dangerous traps often disguised themselves as the most harmless.

If the "Oriental Bamboo" template is subtly influencing her daughter...
"Dongfang Huaizhu originates from the Dongfang clan in the world of 'Fox Spirit Matchmaker'. She is famous throughout the world for her innate spiritual power and the pure Yang Flame, the divine fire that destroys demons."

"As the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family, Dongfang Huaizhu is gentle and polite, and calm and composed in handling matters. Beneath her gentle and beautiful appearance lies unimaginable courage and tenacity."

"When Jin Renfeng killed his master and usurped the throne, she quietly sent her younger sister away and faced her enemy, whose strength far surpassed her own, alone; when the Wang Quan family offered assistance under the guise of 'taking a concubine,' she sensibly understood that it was a temporary measure."

"After becoming the wife of Wang Quanbaye, she was even more willing to sacrifice herself for the Taoist sect and her family."

"Such a woman, so full of emotion and true to herself, has a soul as pure as clear water, rather than worldly calculations and darkness."

Mu Yunshu's voice rang out in the air. Mu Linyuan looked at her with some confusion, not understanding why Mu Yunshu would suddenly bring this up.

“Father, even if Dongfang Huaizhu is a model, how could she possibly carry the dark schemes you are worried about?”

"If anyone's character is truly to be affected, it should be my mortal mind that influences the noble ideal."

Mu Yunshu stood under the crabapple tree in the courtyard and suddenly smiled.

In that instant, it seemed as if a thousand stars were flowing in her eyes, and the vermilion between her brows was as bright as blood, yet it made her look even more beautiful and otherworldly.

No matter how otherworldly she may appear, Mu Yunshu is still a person born into the real world, and moreover, into a family deeply entrenched in business and power.

The cutthroat competition in the business world and the power struggles within her family were deeply ingrained in her very being.

She has witnessed far more darkness than most people can imagine, far more cruel than the "humanity" they imagine based on their limited understanding.

Betrayal and scheming that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of were simply compulsory lessons on her path to growth.

The conspiracies and schemes that are portrayed as earth-shattering in movies and TV shows seem rather naive and complicated in the face of real struggles.

Born into such an environment, even with the protection of her elders and not needing to experience such things, how can her heart be considered pure?
Dongfang Huaizhu is such a virtuous and upright character. She is beautiful and gentle yet mischievous, calm and intelligent yet understanding, as if she embodies all the good things in humanity.

How could such a template of a character possibly influence her "realistic" soul?

"I see."

After hearing his daughter's words, Mu Linyuan finally showed a look of understanding.

Indeed, he has too much of a bias towards his daughter.

In his memory, his daughter seemed to remain forever a child, forgetting that Mu Yunshu had long since grown up; although she still retained her kind nature, treated others gently, and acted decisively and bravely, she was no longer that naive child.

"It seems Father has finally understood."

"Such a simple truth, yet I have to remind you of it to this extent."

"It's hard to imagine how naive I was in my father's eyes."

Mu Yunshu looked at her father's knowing expression and shook her head helplessly.

With her father's wisdom, he should have understood this principle immediately, but because of his excessive worry for her, he failed to grasp it for a long time.

It took her reminder to this extent before I finally thought of it.

In her father's heart, she has never grown up.

"No matter how old you are, you are still a child in your father's eyes."

Mu Linyuan coughed lightly, his expression somewhat unnatural.

While there's nothing wrong with saying that, being influenced by emotions and failing to see the underlying answer immediately is indeed a dereliction of duty.

(End of this chapter)