One of my fairy-like friends

Chapter 130 Master's Reward

Mingyan pondered his master's words: "The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, Three gives birth to all things..."

Is the origin of everything found in the word "Tao"?

What is the Tao?

Mingyan thought of the Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao.

The Great Dao is the rule of the entire universe, while the Heavenly Dao is the rule specific to this planet...

Whether it's the Great Dao or the Heavenly Dao, they are all rules, or laws. These laws determine the form of life and maintain the operation of the world. Mingyan realized that his Qi Sea world was lacking such rules.

But doesn't her sister know this? Mingyan had asked Wang Qingchu how life came into being in her Qi Sea world, but her sister said it appeared unconsciously, so she hadn't paid much attention... Mingyan scratched his head. Could it be that his sister did it casually and didn't notice, while he was a bit clumsy and needed his master to point it out...?

Mingyan thought about it for a moment and decided that regardless of whether the method would work, it was necessary to give it a try.

Since his master had already said he planned to observe the surrounding area for a while before making any decisions, Mingyan simply sat down on the ground and began to ponder the Dao of his own world...

What is the most fundamental principle in the world? Mingyan pondered this question...

Mingyan tried hard to recall... He couldn't help but think of Sun and Moon Village... and the "Sun and Moon Sutra".

The sun and the moon represent the purest yin and yang poles.

He recalled that when he returned to Sun and Moon Village, he could see two yin-yang fish embracing each other from above, forming a strange pattern.

If we were to explain what is closest to the origin of the world in our understanding of evolution, it would be Yin and Yang, wouldn't it?

Yin and Yang embrace each other, each containing the other, just like the two wells in Sun and Moon Village. Mingyan had previously gone into the well to take a look, but found nothing. However, now that he thinks about it, it has special significance in itself, and what is inside is not important at all.

Mingyan carefully sensed his dantian. Besides the abundant spiritual energy, the yin and yang energies combined during the alternation of the sun and moon, forming the so-called Tai Chi principle, thus giving birth to spiritual energy...

This is a process of creating something from nothing.

Yin and Yang may just be the second cycle of the Tao giving birth to one, one giving birth to two, two giving birth to three, and three giving birth to all things. Before Yin and Yang, there are other cycles, one giving birth to two... If two refers to Yin and Yang, then what is three?

Mingyan came to his senses and asked his master, Yue Wuxia, who explained, "The three refers to the harmony of Yin and Yang. This means that 'the Dao begins with one, but one does not give birth to anything, so it is divided into Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are in harmony, all things are born.'"

Upon hearing this, Mingyan suddenly understood. So, the combination of Yin and Yang results in three, and during this process, spiritual energy appears...

So, shouldn't life have also been born in his own Qi Sea? Mingyan thought about this and felt a little confused. He sorted out his thoughts. If three represents the union of Yin and Yang, then two represents Yin and Yang themselves, and then one... is the Dao... The Dao is unique... But what is the Dao? Does it refer to the state before Yin and Yang are separated? Or does it have some other meaning?

If one is to create this world, then... is one the way of this world?

As Mingyan thought about this, he suddenly felt a sense of clarity. The Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. This actually refers to himself as the Tao, the law of this world, the one. Then one gives birth to two, which refers to the two energies of Yin and Yang. Two gives birth to three, which is the fusion of Yin and Yang. And three gives birth to all things... These all things are spiritual energy.

This is a complete process, and Mingyan has understood it from beginning to end. Spiritual energy is all things, or rather, the foundation of all things. All life is born from spiritual energy.

He couldn't help but think of those forbidden zones of life. Weren't they barren lands because they lacked spiritual energy and the existence of the Dao?

After figuring it out, Mingyan discovered that his Qi Sea world had undergone tremendous changes. Above his Qi Sea, a palace that seemed both real and unreal appeared. The name "Divine Palace" popped into Mingyan's mind subconsciously. Although he had never seen it before, Mingyan sensed that it was the Divine Palace.

The appearance of Shenque means that Mingyan has made a breakthrough.

Mingyan looked down at his own Qi Sea world and discovered that there were real signs of life in the Qi Sea. They were in the sea, very subtle, difficult to observe, and very fragile, but they were real life, not illusions.

Mingyan understood. In fact, his sister was right. His Qi Sea did indeed have the foundation for the birth of life. The Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. This was already fixed in his Qi Sea world. So, as long as he waited for an opportunity, life could be born. However, after he understood this point and clarified the cycle of the whole world, this result was brought forward. There was no need to wait, and life was born directly.

And so, he naturally broke through to the Divine Palace.

Mingyan felt the power within his body grow even stronger once again, and he clenched his fists involuntarily. But afterwards, Mingyan became even more confused.

From what I can see now, the world of Qi in his body is no different from the outside world. Could it be that the outside world was also created in this way?

Then who created this world?

Are they simply living in someone else's Qi Sea world?

Mingyan was puzzled. He recalled his sister's Qi Sea World. The life form in his sister's Qi Sea World was more advanced than his current Qi Sea Life Form, but it didn't seem to be much more advanced. If he needed to evolve to the life form of the outside world, how many years would it take?

Mingyan snapped out of his reverie and realized he was thinking too far ahead. This wasn't the answer he should be pursuing right now. He then noticed his master looking at him with a strange expression.

"Master, I have broken through to the Divine Realm." Mingyan said with a smile.

“Hmm…” Yue Wuxia looked at Ming Yan and sighed softly, “Back then, I set a requirement for you, that you break through to Yangling before the Peach Banquet in Yaochi, but now the Peach Banquet hasn’t even arrived yet, and you’ve already reached Shenque… From the time I first met you when you were at Taixi, to now at Shenque, you’ve only taken less than a year and a half.”

"Is Master satisfied?"

"This is no longer a matter of being satisfied or not. I knew the Human King Physique was extraordinary, but I didn't expect your growth rate to be so fast. If you and your senior sister had entered the Immortal Sect together, I have no doubt that your cultivation level might have already reached Taiyi or even Divine Sealing." Yue Wuxia sighed in admiration, realizing that her disciple's cultivation speed was indeed excessively monstrous.

Mingyan scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. In the past, his master would always reward him when he broke through, but now, his relationship with his master was somewhat delicate, and he wondered if his master would still be willing to give him a reward...

He observed his master for a while and saw that his master's expression was cold and he didn't know what he was thinking. Mingyan swallowed and thought that the timid would starve and the bold would be rich. If he didn't ask, even if his master really gave him a reward, he wouldn't take the initiative to say it. So, Mingyan still mustered up his courage and spoke up.

"So... when my disciple breaks through to the Divine Palace realm, will Master give me a reward?"

Mingyan still wanted to be closer to his master. In the past, he could feel a motherly affection from his master, but now that he had his sister and his mother-in-law Huang Junru, Mingyan was already experiencing that kind of feeling. But he still couldn't help wanting to be closer to his master.

His master held a very special place in his heart...

I just want to be closer and more intimate with my master.

Yue Wuxia glanced at Mingyan with a cold gaze. She didn't speak, seemingly lost in thought, and didn't give Mingyan a reply.

Mingyan wasn't in a hurry. He knew that according to his master's personality, even if he refused, he would say so and wouldn't remain silent.

Taking advantage of this time, Mingyan unabashedly gazed at his master's peerless face. No words could adequately describe it. The aloofness in her eyes seemed to carry a faint sense of distance, making one want to get closer. Then, watching her slightly furrow her brows, although most of the time Mingyan didn't want to anger his master, being able to evoke negative emotions in her was something to be proud of. After all, with his master's personality, not everyone could make her angry. She would mostly not even glance at people who were unrelated to her.

"What reward do you want...?" After a long silence, Yue Wuxia finally spoke, and her answer filled Mingyan with joy, "Can I... sleep with Master in my arms like before?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Wuxia frowned slightly, seemingly hesitant. Seeing this, Mingyan felt uneasy. His master had promised before, so surely he wouldn't go back on his word now?

He was just holding her; Mingyan wasn't planning on doing anything. That was all... His master shouldn't refuse, right?

After a long while, Yue Wuxia said, "We are all cultivators and don't need to sleep at all. Besides, we're not in the Holy Land. Let's change the reward."

Mingyan was slightly disappointed upon hearing this, but he was glad that his master hadn't gotten angry.

What other rewards would be better?

Mingyan thought for a moment, then said, "Then... Master, could you smile? I don't think I've ever seen you smile before."

Mingyan recalled that his master always seemed to be like this, aloof and indifferent. In fact, must a beauty like his master have a very beautiful smile?

Yue Wuxia frowned. "Are you mocking your master?"

"Of course not, I just wanted Master to smile, because I think Master must look very handsome when he smiles." Mingyan quickly shook his head. How could he possibly tease his Master?

Yue Wuxia looked at Ming Yan, a hint of suspicion in her cold gaze. But after thinking for a moment, she pursed her lips and stretched her mouth to the sides, revealing a strange expression.

"Master...you don't think this counts as laughing, do you?" Mingyan blinked. He couldn't be so perfunctory. This was supposed to be laughing? It looked more like helplessness.

Chapter 131 Deterioration

The strange expression on Yue Wuxia's face disappeared, and her gaze swept over them. "What's wrong? Are you not satisfied?"

"I'm already very satisfied that Master is willing to smile at me. I just think Master's smile is a bit strange." Mingyan rubbed his chin, wanting to laugh, but he couldn't let himself laugh. Wouldn't that be disrespectful to Master?

Yue Wuxia's face was cold and aloof. "Since you are already satisfied, what else is there to say?"

"Ahem, strictly speaking, Master's expression just now wasn't exactly harmonious; it was more like... how should I put it, more like Master just made up an expression out of helplessness." Mingyan quickly said, how could that expression count? That wouldn't do; it completely failed to showcase Master's charm.

Yue Wuxia said expressionlessly, "It's good that you know."

"...So Master is just going to brush me off?" Ming Yan took the initiative and asked after hearing Yue Wuxia's words.

"..." Yue Wuxia glanced at Ming Yan, seeing that he was not going to let the matter rest, and asked, "So what would it take to satisfy you?"

“At least, Master should actually smile, right?” Mingyan smiled slightly. “Just smile like me, it’s not difficult.”

Yue Wuxia stared at Ming Yan for a while, the corners of her mouth slightly turned up, but she stopped halfway up. She did laugh, but why was this smile so eerie, more like a sneer? Combined with her master's cold gaze, it gave Ming Yan the feeling that he was being watched by something, making him feel a chill run down his spine.

"This won't do... Master, you need to relax your expression, make it more natural and gentle, and your eyes too, don't... be so cold." Mingyan quickly said. Those who knew them knew they were master and disciple, but those who didn't would think Yue Wuxia was chasing after Mingyan. Just now, his master's eyes were like looking at a dead man.

Yue Wuxia frowned slightly, seemingly a little impatient. "You have so many demands."

"If this is acceptable, Master, and if this is considered a reward, then we can stop here." Upon hearing this, Ming Yan didn't seem to mind and smiled.

After hearing Ming Yan's words, Yue Wuxia remained silent for a while, then sighed deeply, "What do you want me to do?"

Mingyan chuckled inwardly, knowing that his master wouldn't just brush it off like that. If she were to do that, she wouldn't be Yue Wuxia. Yue Wuxia understood Mingyan because she was his master, and Mingyan naturally understood Yue Wuxia as well, because he was her disciple. He was quite aware of his master's weaknesses in certain areas.

Since Master had promised to reward me, he wouldn't just give up easily.

"Master, relax and don't make that stiff expression on your face," Ming Yan instructed.

Yue Wuxia remained calm and unmoved. She shook her head and said, "I'm already very relaxed."

“...Then Master, think about something that makes you happy.” Mingyan was speechless for a moment, then continued.

Yue Wuxia tried to recall the things that usually made her happy, and her expression finally changed—she visibly relaxed, and even her eyes and brows seemed more at ease.

But that's only a few...

This is completely different from a smile, isn't it? Mingyan was somewhat helpless.

Yue Wuxia snapped out of her daze, seemingly noticing Ming Yan's expression, and finally couldn't help but say, "Never mind... let's change the reward."

Mingyan looked at Yue Wuxia and said, "Master, after all this back and forth... why don't you decide what the reward is yourself?"

If he were to ask for any more rewards, it might be considered taking advantage of the situation. In order not to anger the Master, it's best to let the Master decide for himself.

When Yue Wuxia heard Ming Yan explain what reward he was offering her, her brows furrowed again. But after all, she had already refused two rewards suggested by Ming Yan. If he brought it up again, and she refused again, it would indeed be somewhat unreasonable...

Yue Wuxia closed her eyes and thought for a moment, then opened them and said in a slightly helpless tone, "Then... I'll allow you to hold me while we sleep for one night..."

Hearing his master say this, Mingyan's expression was indescribably complicated. After going around in circles for so long, he came back to the point: why didn't his master just agree in the first place?

But sometimes that's just how it is; if you want to open a window, you have to tear off the roof...

Just then, as dusk was falling, although both of them were cultivators and did not need to sleep, Yue Wuxia still used a flying carpet to take Mingyan into the sky in order to satisfy him. She then set up layers of barriers to surround the two of them, creating a small space so that no one outside could see what they were doing inside.

The barrier erected by Yue Wuxia, a Saint-level being, is so strong that even another Saint in this world cannot easily see through it, let alone anyone else.

Then, Yue Wuxia took out two more pillows, lay down quietly without saying a word, and turned her back to Mingyan. But Mingyan knew that his master had given him a signal that he could go upstairs.

Neither of them needed to sleep, but because he wanted to sleep with his master in his arms, his master deliberately took a break. His master must have felt somewhat helpless, but at the same time, he also doted on him and eventually agreed.

Mingyan also lay down, took off his boots, gently embraced Yue Wuxia's slender waist, pressed himself against her, placed the soles of her feet on the insteps of his own, pressed tightly against her back, buried his head in her long black hair, greedily inhaling her fragrance, and felt a slightly morbid sense of satisfaction.

He didn't know what his own mindset was, which was why he enjoyed being with his master so much...

Perhaps this is not how a normal disciple treats his master, but Mingyan is somewhat captivated by it.