People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 391, Xu Qing: If you do this, I won't be sleepy anymore.

Who are the people from the Yin-Yang School?

"According to the senior brother in charge of receiving them, two people from the Yin-Yang School came: Dongjun and Yueshen, the Right Protector. Only the two of them came and did not bring any others."

As soon as the Tianzong disciple finished speaking, Xu Qing immediately showed a surprised expression, but quickly returned to normal.

"So it was the two of them," Xu Qing said thoughtfully.

The two individuals' identities and strengths are sufficient to represent the Yin-Yang School at the Covenant between Heaven and Man. However, why did Donghuang Taiyi send these two? Was he truly afraid of causing another misunderstanding with the Heavenly Sect, or did he have other motives?
"Junior Uncle, do you know them?" a disciple of the Heavenly Sect asked in confusion.

"I don't know them, I've only heard of them. Okay, if there's nothing else, you can go now."

Xu Qing put away the bamboo slip in his hand, patted the Tianzong disciple on the shoulder, and headed forward.

"Junior Uncle, please take care."

Seeing Xu Qing head down the mountain, the Tianzong disciples looked delighted and headed back up the mountain. They had talked with Xu Qing for so long today, which had really lifted his spirits.

Walking along the mountain path, Xu Qing looked thoughtful, his mind preoccupied with the matter of Dong Jun and the Moon Goddess.

He had reached a bottleneck in his understanding of the I Ching. If he could not resolve the question of what path he should take in his future understanding of Yin and Yang, he would not make any progress even if he studied the I Ching day and night.

This path is easy to walk, but it's just missing something, which makes him always miss that crucial point.

The most crucial point for him to take this step is to understand what Yin and Yang truly are. His teacher described it as circulation, the Qi of Heaven and Earth. Medical practitioners say it relates to body temperature and the causes of disease, while Liezi said Yin and Yang are the foundation of the world.
Each school of thought he studied had its own explanation, leaving him at a loss. That's why he rekindled his interest in the Yin-Yang School, which is based on Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, and must have developed a great deal of knowledge over the centuries.

"But why should the Yin-Yang School tell me their lineage? Am I really supposed to kidnap Dongjun or Yueshen and interrogate them about these things?"

The moment this idea appeared in Xu Qing's mind, the sphere of light in his mind lit up again, and three sticks flew out from it.

[A moderately auspicious sign. Go to the bamboo forest on the mountainside, calm your mind and read books. Clear your mind and you will receive a third-grade opportunity. Seize the opportunity, focus on cultivation, and accumulate strength for a future breakthrough. However, due to entangled karma, you need to be cautious in the future. Minor good fortune.]

[A moderately favorable outcome. With a down-to-earth approach, a calm and focused understanding of the I Ching, and seeking guidance from a teacher, one may be able to take the final step towards the ultimate path. However, failing at the last hurdle could backfire and harm oneself. A neutral outcome.]

[This is the worst possible omen. Harboring evil intentions and engaging in unorthodox practices will harm both oneself and others, ruin one's reputation, sever all life channels, and leave all living beings without hope. Extremely unlucky.]

Looking at the three signatures in her mind, Xu Qing stopped in her tracks, her face full of heaviness.

Although the fortune telling remains as ambiguous as ever, it becomes clear once the actual situation and current circumstances are taken into account.

He often went to the bamboo forest on the mountainside, but he had never been able to trigger his fortune. Could it be that the time had come for him to be able to trigger his fortune today?
Xu Qing didn't care about the third-grade opportunity; what he cared about was the second half of the sentence. The first half of the sentence, "seize the opportunity," meant that as long as he seized an opportunity, he was very likely to step over the threshold that had troubled him for so long.

However, this will also cause consequences, but Xu Qing doesn't care about these consequences.

Since coming into this world, he has been entangled in too many karmas, which catch him off guard from time to time.

As the saying goes, "the more debts one has, the less one worries," he doesn't care about this little bit of karma. Besides, his main priority now is to cross this threshold and enter the Celestial Master realm.

As for the middle-middle and middle-lower lotteries, the key to the former lies in finding a teacher, but he doesn't even know where the old man He Guanzi is, let alone ask for his advice, so he can only give up.

The latter must refer to his plan to kidnap Dongjun and Yueshen, but he only thought about it and naturally understood that doing so would be completely disadvantageous.

They came to participate in the Covenant between Heaven and Man. If you, as the representative of the Heavenly Sect, kidnap them, not only will your reputation be completely ruined, but the Heavenly Sect will also lose face, and you may even be expelled from the Heavenly Sect.

"So, should we go to the bamboo forest on the mountainside? What kind of third-grade opportunity might there be there?" Xu Qing wondered to himself.

Looking at the fortune slip, Xu Qing turned around and headed towards the bamboo forest on the mountainside. No matter what the third-grade opportunity was or whether he could seize it, it was worth a try.

If all else fails, he can go back to a down-to-earth approach and cultivate diligently. If there's really no other way in the end, he can take the path of Wudang Tai Chi. Although this will limit his potential, it's the only way to defeat Xiaoyaozi.

After walking along a mountain path, Xu Qing arrived at the bamboo forest halfway up the mountain.

A gentle breeze blows, causing the bamboo forest to rustle and sway. A rushing waterfall plunges down, splashing up a lot of water, and several small fish swim freely in the clear lake.

Under the clear blue sky, the scene was so quiet and peaceful that it calmed Xu Qing's restless heart.

"Whoo~"

Xu Qing closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and a calm smile appeared on his face. He was tired of seeing this scene, but seeing it again today gave him a different feeling.

"The bamboo forest has a long and beautiful charm throughout the four seasons. In spring, new bamboo shoots emerge, and in summer, it provides cool shade. In autumn, the leaves turn yellow like a painting, and in winter, it is covered in white snow like a silver coat. The bamboo shoots break through the soil at dawn, like children exploring the morning light. I wish to live here forever, and spend my years with the bamboo, enjoying its fragrance."

Looking at the swaying bamboo forest, Xu Qing sighed softly.

In the past, his mind was focused on the bamboo slips when he came here, but now he focuses on the scenery, and his feelings and insights are naturally different.

Just as Xu Qing was about to enjoy the scenery, a cold voice came from behind him.

"What beautiful lines of poetry! In just four short lines, the bamboo forest vividly describes the four seasons and the cycle of life and death it experiences throughout the year."

Hearing someone speak, Xu Qing turned around and looked in the direction of the voice, and saw a woman wearing a light blue floor-length dress walking out of the bamboo forest.

The newcomer had six sky-blue hairpins inserted in her light purple hair. Her sky-blue veil covered her eyes and half of her face, making it impossible to see her features.

Her face was cold and beautiful, her expression indifferent, her skin as white as snow, her face as beautiful as a lotus, and her rose-red lips were slightly pursed.

The contrast between the eye veil and lip color gives off a mysterious and alluring vibe. The elegant and well-concealing light blue dress makes her look graceful and refined, like a fairy from the moon palace, untouched by worldly dust.

"The Moon Goddess? What's she doing here?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Xu Qing immediately recognized him, as the person's eye veil was extremely conspicuous.

The Moon Goddess looked at Xu Qing standing by the lake, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and a complex feeling in her heart. She hadn't expected to meet Xu Qing here.

This afternoon, Fei Yan subtly inquired about Xu Qing's usual whereabouts from the Tianzong people. Although she said it was to avoid disturbing Xu Qing, she knew very well that Fei Yan was trying to find out Xu Qing's whereabouts in order to find an opportunity to contact him.

She immediately started arguing with Feiyan again, and the two eventually parted on bad terms.

She argued with Fei Yan not only because she was worried that Fei Yan would get close to Xu Qing before her, but also because of Fei Yan's overly attentive attitude towards Xu Qing.

The Moon Goddess liked to compare herself to Scarlet Smoke, a comparison she had made since childhood. However, the other woman always surpassed her in everything, whether it was talent, cultivation of Yin-Yang arts, or status. Wherever she was, she could become the shining star.

Therefore, she was determined to beat her opponent at least once; no one wants to be a mere supporting character forever.

Therefore, Xu Qing was her chance to surpass Fei Yan. However, Fei Yan was so interested in Xu Qing, which should have made her happy. After all, once she completed the mission, she could use Xu Qing to provoke Fei Yan at any time.
At the same time, she felt ignored for some reason. Even though she was Fei Yan's biggest rival, Fei Yan cared for her far less than Xu Qing.

This made her happy but also a little disappointed. Her complicated feelings and Fei Yan's blatant interference in her mission shook her calm mind, so she decided to go out for a walk to clear her head.

But unexpectedly, he encountered Xu Qing.

With the mission objective right in front of her, the Moon Goddess naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to talk to him. After hearing Xu Qing compose a poem, she praised him.

Xu Qing was quite surprised to see the Moon Goddess walking towards him with her hands clasped over her lower abdomen and an elegant and dignified expression.

In his mind, the Moon Goddess should be a mysterious, dignified, elegant, and taciturn person.

He was genuinely surprised that the other person would take the initiative to strike up a conversation with him and praise his poetry, which made him wary at the same time.

"What is the Moon Goddess up to? The place for entertaining guests is in Taiyi Palace, so why would she come here?"

Xu Qing was filled with doubt, but she still looked at the Moon Goddess with a calm expression.

The Moon Goddess strode towards Xu Qing, her trailing skirt sweeping across the grass, making her figure appear even more graceful.

She stopped when she was only five steps away from Xu Qing. Looking at Xu Qing, a hint of nervousness flashed through her heart. She regretted speaking.

The conversation had started, but what should be said next? She had a plan, but plans can't keep up with changes, and this sudden encounter left the Moon Goddess somewhat at a loss.

Within the Yin-Yang School, the Moon Goddess usually spends her time either cultivating Yin-Yang techniques or handling various matters, rarely interacting with others. Suddenly asking her to communicate with a strange man is truly difficult for her.

Xu Qing also looked at the Moon Goddess, who stood straight in front of him, neither speaking nor leaving, and was completely baffled.

So the two of them just stared at each other in silence.

Why isn't he saying anything? Shouldn't he be asking me why I'm here?

The Moon Goddess looked at Xu Qing with a puzzled expression.

"What's going on? Why aren't you saying anything or moving? Is there something on my face?"

Xu Qing was filled with confusion, so he looked the Moon Goddess up and down.

Although he had seen many beauties, he had to admit that the Moon Goddess was cold and aloof. Her skin was as white as snow, and her delicate features gave her a cold and aloof feeling.

Although the long, flowing dress completely concealed her figure, her curvaceous figure was still vaguely visible.

Compared to Zi Nu's captivating charm, dignified gentleness, Yue Shen's cool and composed demeanor subtly arouses men's curiosity.

After a moment of silence, Xu Qing spoke first out of politeness, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

"I was unaware that you were here, young lady. I apologize for disturbing you. Please forgive me if I have offended you," Xu Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Seeing that Xu Qing had spoken, the Moon Goddess breathed a slight sigh of relief and shook her head, saying...

“This place is not mine alone, there is no offense intended.”

"I just heard you compose a poem on the spot, and I found the verses exquisite, the parallelism perfect, and the sentence structure novel, so I couldn't help but praise it. I hope I didn't disturb you."

"No, with such praise as a beautiful woman of such refined elegance, like a fairy descended from the moon palace, how could I be disturbing you? On the contrary, I should be worried that my humble work might make you laugh."

"I am Xu Qing from the Heavenly Sect. May I ask who you are, young lady?"

Xu Qing said with a light laugh.

It's like finding a needle in a haystack! The fortune slip said that the opportunity to break through to the third rank of the Celestial Master realm was here, and the Moon Goddess, the protector of the Yin-Yang School, was also here. Everything was self-evident.

At the same time, he was also very interested in the moon goddess.

In the original work, this Moon Goddess of the Yin-Yang School has an extremely unpredictable personality, and it is impossible to discern much about her. She is similar to Donghuang Taiyi of the Yin-Yang School.

Everyone has curiosity, and he was eager to find out the true face of this mysterious Moon Goddess.

Hearing Xu Qing's praise, the Moon Goddess's calm eyes were slightly moved, and her two delicate hands, which were clasped together on her lower abdomen, couldn't help but tighten their grip a little.

As the Moon Goddess who has always been relegated to a supporting role, she was still somewhat pleased to be praised like this, especially since Xu Qing was someone Fei Yan cared so much about.

"Yin Yang School, Moon Goddess. I am here representing the Yin Yang School to observe the ceremony. You are Xu Qing? The Grand Chancellor of Qin, the Deputy Head of the Medical School, and recently honored as a model scholar? You are actually from the Heavenly Sect?"

The Moon Goddess feigned surprise as she spoke, her rose-red lips slightly parted, but her eyes beneath the veil remained calm.

"The Yin-Yang School has been hiding from the world for too long, do they think everyone outside is stupid? How dare they show such crude acting skills?"

Watching the Moon Goddess's clumsy acting, Xu Qing mentally complained.

However, the Moon Goddess's actions made Xu Qing realize that something was wrong. Their encounter might have been accidental, but the Moon Goddess's approach to him must have had other purposes, otherwise she would not have done such a thing.

"Interesting. Why did you deliberately approach me? Did the Yin-Yang School discover that I learned the secret of the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations from Han Fei? So they want the Moon Goddess to deal with me and kill me?"

"Or do you want the Moon Goddess to approach Ji Dan like Fei Yan in the original story, and explore the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations from her? Except the Moon Goddess is approaching me instead."

Xu Qing maintained the smile on her face, but her mind was racing, and she quickly rejected the former.

The Yin-Yang School should know that his teacher is He Guanzi. If they dare to kill him, He Guanzi will definitely attack Jiugong Shendu Mountain again.

The Yin-Yang School is planning to enter Qin, and he is now Ying Zheng's most trusted confidant. Anyone who dares to lay a hand on him, whether it's Ying Zheng or Lü Buwei, will fight the Yin-Yang School to the death for the rest of their lives.

But if it's the latter, then he won't be sleepy at all. He hasn't forgotten that the Yin Yang School tried to capture him in Xinzheng.

How could he, as a disciple of the Gongyang School of Confucianism, not avenge this grudge?
We must avenge this!
(End of this chapter)