Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

"I don't know your name yet, but that will make it easier for us to get along in the future," Lu Yan asked after dinner the next day, seeing that the two were getting along better.

"Qingyin." Qing Hualian did not reveal her real name.

"My name is Lu Liu," Lu Yan said, stating his name.

Then Lu Yan started chatting with Qing Hualian, but Qing Hualian didn't reply, which made Lu Yan quite helpless.

After thinking about it, I decided to tell her a story. I had read many novels in my past life and still remembered the general plot.

This should have a considerable market in this alien world where entertainment is scarce.

Women generally prefer romance novels, but I read very few myself. I find them too mindless and have little interest in them. I only read harem novels and romance novels.

What I like, she might not like, so what to tell her becomes a problem.

Of all the romance-themed fantasy novels, Lu Yan only remembers one: Zhu Xian.

Although this novel has been plagiarized to death by various writers, it must be said that it is still very effective.

It's called a fantasy novel, but it's actually just a love triangle story disguised as a fantasy novel.

Overall, it is undoubtedly a masterpiece. The sect structure and plot framework in the book are set up in a very grand way, such as the open and covert struggles between the three major righteous sects, Qingyun Sect, Tianyin Temple and Fenxiang Valley, and the thousand-year-old inheritance of witchcraft in the Southern Frontier.

The novel's character development is also very successful, such as the aloof yet affectionate Lu Xueqi and the exceptionally talented Wan Jianyi.

In addition, the entire book is written in a first-rate style, such as the sixteen-character mantra of the Divine Sword Thunder Control Technique, and the little poem recited by the three-tailed fox under the moon: "Little Pine Hill, the moon is like frost, people are like drifting catkins and flowers are also wounded."

The success of "Zhu Xian" lies in its rich imagination and wonderful plot. At the same time, the author, Xiao Ding, used delicate strokes to depict a deeply moving emotional world and a unique concept of "forgiveness".

Although hatred exists in the book, the author does not make it the dominant emotion, but instead chooses "emotion" as the emotional tone of the whole book.

For example, the pain and hatred of Zhang Xiaofan and Jingyu's entire village being wiped out did not consume them. Instead, they chose to find the assassin and save Biyao, who had been harmed by Daoxuan.

This way of handling emotions demonstrates the character's maturity and rationality, and also reflects the importance attached to "emotion".

In particular, the line from the book, "Heaven and earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs," remains fresh in Lu Yan's memory to this day.

Before Lu Yan finished speaking, he made some major changes. In the novel "Zhu Xian", the protagonist Zhang Xiaofan practiced the techniques of Buddhism, Taoism and Buddhism.

However, there was no such thing as Buddhism in this world, so Lu Yan changed Tianyin Temple into a body cultivation sect.

Qingyun Sect is an orthodox Taoist sect that focuses on cultivating spiritual power.

The teachings focus on refining the soul.

The protagonist changed from a Buddhist or Taoist to a spiritual being.

Even the cultivation levels have been changed to the Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Nascent Soul stages of this world.

Once everything was in place, Lu Yan began to explain things to her.

"Fairy, this story takes place a long, long time ago in a place called Xia Kingdom."

Legend has it that the Xia Kingdom is a vast and resource-rich land, producing many outstanding heroes. Due to its abundant spiritual energy, it is also home to numerous sects. Among them, the righteous path is led by three sects: Qingyun Sect, Tianyin Sect, and Fenxiang Valley. Our story begins with Qingyun Sect...

Finally, Lu Xiaofan rescued Xiao Hui.

Lu Yan couldn't remember the exact words in the book, so he had to make temporary replacements. He also shamelessly changed Zhang Xiaofan's surname to Lu Xiaofan.

He first told Qing Hualian the first ten chapters, which mainly introduced Qingyun Sect, Dazhu Peak, the changes in the village, her interactions with everyone after going up the mountain, and her encounter with Xiao Hui.

At first, Qing Hualian didn't pay much attention to the story Lu Yan was telling, just to pass the time. But as Lu Yan continued to tell the story, Qing Hualian became more and more fascinated, as if the Qingyun Sect really existed.

"You lecherous scoundrel, I know about the Xia Kingdom you mentioned, and I've been there. It's located north of the Great Yan Kingdom, but I don't think I've ever heard of these three sects." After dinner, Qing Hualian was still thinking about the story Lu Yan had told her and took the initiative to chat with him.

"Ahem~ Fairy Qing, I heard this story from someone else. The Xia Kingdom in the story is not the same as the Xia Kingdom in the north. You can also consider this country to be made up." The beauty finally spoke to him, and Lu Yan suppressed his joy and said slowly.

"Also, you mentioned that Lu Xiaofan has mixed spiritual roots of the five elements, while Tian Buyi is an elder and the master of a peak in the sect. It's impossible for him to accept someone with such aptitude as a disciple."

Those with mixed five-element spiritual roots are the least talented in the cultivation world. They can only serve as menial disciples in major sects, and their chances of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage are extremely slim. Even if they manage to break through, the resources required are several times that of other cultivators, making it impossible for sects to nurture them. Qing Hualian compared the concepts of the Jade Dynasty world with those of the present world.

"Uh~" Fairy, aren't you being a bit too serious?

Lu Yan didn't know how to refute it for a moment.

I just wanted to tell her a story to ease the tension between us, so why did she pick on me?

"And you said that the guardian beast of Qingyun Sect is the Water Qilin, which is the most top-tier bloodline among demon beasts. Even the weaker ones can contend with cultivators in the Nascent Soul and Void Refinement stages. How could it be subservient to a small sect?"

Furthermore, Qilin-type demonic beasts are extremely proud and would rather die in battle than grovel before humans. Then Qing Hualian brought up the bloodline and status of demonic beasts.

Lu Yan: ...

How am I supposed to explain this to you?

Having no other choice, Lu Yan could only make an excuse to leave, as his knowledge was indeed limited.

……

The next day.

Qing Hualian obediently cooperated with Lu Yan in feeding her, and after finishing her meal, she looked at Lu Yan with anticipation.

Her adorable appearance makes it impossible for anyone to associate her with the aloof and elegant Lotus Fairy of the Moon Sound Sect.

Lu Yan found it somewhat amusing. Although she didn't say it explicitly, it was clear that she was waiting for him to tell a story.

"Ahem, Fairy Qing, shall I continue the story I didn't finish yesterday?" Lu Yan asked jokingly.

"Hmph! Well then, I'll reluctantly listen."

Oh, you're quite arrogant.

Lu Xiaofan stared at the bead for a long time, his breathing gradually calming down...

Today, Lu Yan tells Qing Hualian about how Lu Xiaofan obtained the Bloodthirsty Bead and the Soul-Capturing Staff, how he developed feelings for his senior sister, and how he eventually reunited with Lin Jingyu, all before the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament.

"Hmm, not bad, but I have a few questions. The Soul-Capturing Staff and the Blood-Devouring Bead should be treasures of the heretical cult."

Even if the cults in Xia Kingdom are not thriving, the Soul-Seizing Staff and the Blood-Devouring Bead should at least be spiritual artifacts that surpass treasures. How could they be recognized by an ordinary Qi Refining stage youth?

Moreover, the Bloodthirsty Bead is an extremely ferocious and evil existence. Not to mention a Qi Refining stage cultivator, even a Golden Core stage cultivator might not be able to resist its absorption.

"Is the cult's treasure really that weak?" Qing Hualian was definitely a good listener. She never interrupted when Lu Yan was stating the facts, and only asked questions after he had finished speaking.

"This..." This involves Lu Yan's blind spot. He can't exactly tell her it's the protagonist effect, can he?