This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

He Ying was stunned by Wang Jingshu's scolding, and her brain couldn't process it for a moment.

Once he came to his senses, a surge of anger could no longer be contained, rising in his eyes and erupting forth. He gripped the hilt of his longsword, glaring at Wang Jingshu with murderous intent, and said:

"You're talking nonsense..."

Wang Jingshu glanced at the sword in her hand and said disdainfully:

"Tch? You're getting angry because I hit a nerve, and you want to fight?"

He Ying was furious and was about to retort.

Before Wang Jingshu could speak, she raised her hand and pointed, unleashing the sword intent of the Sword Scripture, her magical power surging through the air, and shouted:

"come over..."

In an instant, He Ying's expression changed drastically.

The sword in her hand seemed to come alive, bursting forth with tremendous power as it broke free from her grasp, vanished from its sheath, and flew directly into Wang Jingshu's hand.

Wang Jingshu took the longsword, casually twirled it, glanced down at the blade, and said with a regretful expression:

"It's a fine sword, but unfortunately it served the wrong master..."

After saying that, he casually tossed his hand aside and said:

"go back..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a crisp "clang" rang out, and the longsword had precisely returned to its sheath, making He Ying's hand go numb.

This skillful technique of snatching the sword back into its sheath left Chen Jing and He Ying speechless with astonishment.

He Ying also realized once again that she had no right to speak tough here.

Even a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl possesses overwhelming strength, let alone Mr. Li, who has remained silent throughout.

At this moment, Li Daoxuan finally spoke.

He first addressed Wang Jingshu:

"Jing Shu, no need for further words..."

Wang Jingshu snorted at He Ying, then turned her head away and refused to look at her again.

Li Daoxuan did not react to He Ying's words, but simply asked:

"Did Miss He come alone or with others?"

He Ying's anger had subsided, but she was now filled with unease and dared not hide anything any longer.

"Just me..."

Upon hearing this, Li Daoxuan smiled and nodded, saying:

"Fortunately, whether you were acting out of selfishness or still had some good intentions, at least you didn't go down a completely dark path."

"Although what you just said was suicidal, I will let it go for Brother Chen's sake."

"Miss He, please finish this cup of tea and leave. Don't come back again."

He Ying was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Li Daoxuan to let her go so easily.

She turned to look at Chen Jing, knowing in her heart that this was all because of Chen Jing's influence.

Although unwilling, He Ying gritted her teeth, stood up, cupped her hands in greeting to Li Daoxuan, and turned to leave.

He had only taken a few steps when he heard Li Daoxuan say in a slightly warning tone:

"Miss He, let me give you a piece of advice: some things are not for you to covet. You'd better think twice."

He Ying stopped where she was, nodded, and then left the clinic without looking back.

Chen Jing looked sorrowful, unable to express his suffering.

He could only get up and say to Li Daoxuan:

"Mr. Li, this matter was entirely caused by me. Chen Jing is truly ashamed to trouble you any further, so I will take my leave now..."

After Chen Jing finished speaking, he was about to leave when Li Daoxuan grabbed Chen Jing's arm and sighed, saying:

"Alas... Brother Chen, there's no need for that..."

Chen Jing was speechless, overwhelmed with shame.

Li Daoxuan patted his shoulder and laughed:

"Brother Chen, you are overthinking it. Our friendship is none of anyone else's business. I know your character better than anyone, so there's no need for you to feel guilty."

At this point, Li Daoxuan pondered for a moment, then continued:

"Actually, although what your senior sister said was harsh, it wasn't entirely without reason."

"The feud between the two kingdoms of Da Zhao and Da Li is a matter of destiny. As a cultivator, I should not interfere, much less get involved. Otherwise, there will be unpredictable consequences."

"But Brother Chen is different from me. There is a cause and effect connection between us, and we cannot stand idly by."

Li Daoxuan looked at Chen Jing with sincere eyes and said earnestly:

"Brother Chen, if you don't have anything urgent to attend to, why don't you stay here and spend the New Year with us?"

"Qingfeng has been studying martial arts lately, but there are still some things he doesn't understand. Brother Chen can help him clear up those doubts..."

Qingfeng, who was standing to the side, immediately understood what Li Daoxuan meant. This was not about asking Chen Jing to answer his questions, but rather about asking him to teach Chen Jing some techniques that were not exactly secret skills on behalf of his master, so as to improve Chen Jing's strength.

Chen Jing was simple-minded and didn't think too much about it.

After some hesitation, he nodded in agreement.

"My cultivation is shallow and my strength is weak; I'm afraid I can't offer Qingfeng much guidance..."

After all, in Chen Jing's memory, Qingfeng only started following Li Daoxuan two years ago. Even if he started practicing martial arts two years ago, he wouldn't have achieved much in just over two years.

So he just said it modestly and didn't refuse.

Mingyue, who was standing to the side, pursed her lips and silently picked up her teacup and took a sip.

Wang Jingshu looked at Chen Jing with a mischievous grin.

Instead, Qingfeng bowed to Chen Jing with a serious expression and said:

"Then I thank you in advance, Young Master Chen..."

Chen Jing returned the greeting with clasped hands, but a few doubts were already creeping into his mind.

And so, Chen Jing settled down at Li Daoxuan's place.

The next morning, he got up early to practice his swordsmanship, but when he came to the courtyard, he found that Qingfeng and Mingyue were already there.

The two sat cross-legged on a slightly elevated platform on the east side of the courtyard, facing east. Their hair was damp, indicating that they had been sitting cross-legged for quite some time.

Further east from the high platform lies the Luoying River. At this moment, the rising sun is slowly shining on the two of them, making them look like a golden boy and jade girl from a myth.

Chen Jing was taken aback upon seeing this, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

As expected of Mr. Li's disciple, he is so diligent.

Just as Chen Jing was about to begin practicing his swordsmanship, he suddenly felt a strange aura spreading throughout the courtyard.

Chen Jing looked up in confusion, his eyes instantly freezing.

Under the rising sun, Qingfeng and Mingyue were enveloped in a thin layer of purple mist.

There was a misty breath flowing between the nasal cavity, the palms, and the chest and abdomen.

A thin layer of mist rose from the two of them, and the unique atmosphere in the courtyard was caused by this mist.

"What...what kind of technique is this? It's so amazing..."

Chen Jing was shocked. He was also a martial artist, and he was only one step away from the fourth realm.

But I have never seen such a miraculous scene of internal alchemy.

"They are meditating and breathing exercises, guiding the purple energy of Danxia to refine their cultivation."

Just as I was in shock, Li Daoxuan's voice rang softly in my ear.

Chen Jing turned his head and saw that Li Daoxuan had been standing beside him at some point.

Chen Jing suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity:

"Mr. Li, have they... all already cultivated to the fourth level of true qi?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daoxuan smiled slightly and explained:

"They are not practicing martial arts."

Chen Jing was puzzled.

Li Daoxuan had no intention of hiding anything and patiently explained:

"The cultivation method in our sect is different from martial arts. People in our Taoist sect cultivate the Taoist way and comprehend the Great Tao."

"The level of cultivation cannot be judged by secular martial arts."

"Therefore, Qingfeng Mingyue is not a Grand Martial Master of the Fourth Realm..."

After saying that, Li Daoxuan pointed at Qingfeng and said:

"However, Qingfeng cultivates both martial arts and Taoism, and has achieved some success in martial arts. You can have a good sparring session with him..."