Fairy, please don't do this!

"To combine the true yang fire, one needs to draw upon the yin energy of a woman."

"I can make the yin energy leave my body and attach itself to my clothes, but it can only stay for a month."

"With my clothes on me, I can take care of myself even if she's not around."

Si Ruoyu felt her cheeks and ears burning, but she still forced herself to finish speaking despite her shame.

Gu Jinchao was somewhat surprised: "There's another way to make Yin energy leave the body?"

It is important to understand that both yang energy and yin energy originate from within the human body and cannot be separated from it.

Once separated, it will instantly dissipate into the world, just as a fish cannot leave the water.

Si Ruoyu lightly bit her thin lips: "I have a secret technique that allows me to temporarily transfer my karma to my clothes. The yin and yang energies in my body will naturally follow along."

"Since you are going to Tianfeng City with Qingci tomorrow, I will prepare two sets of clothes for you in a moment."

After saying that, she lifted her skirt and hurried out of the kitchen, her steps appearing somewhat flustered.

"Is your Aunt Ruo a sorcerer?"

Seeing her leave, An Wanxi emerged from Gu Jinzhao's shadow.

The moment she heard about transferring cause and effect, she immediately thought of sorcerers who cultivated the Dao of Fate.

Gu Jinzhao's expression was somewhat complicated: "Aunt Ruo is indeed a sorcerer, and she comes from the Heavenly Sect."

A hundred years ago, the Heavenly Sect was not only stronger than the Earthly Sect in terms of its foundation, but it was also comparable to the four major immortal sects today. However, it has now declined!

The reason for this is Si Ruoyu's master.

The Heavenly Sect has always had two successors: the Star Lord and the Moon Goddess!

The current Star Lord is named Xuan Ye, who has become the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sect and also the Director of the Astronomical Bureau of the Cangyue Dynasty.

The Moon Goddess, whose real name is Xuan Yi, has no interest in the position of sect leader and focuses solely on cultivation.

In terms of cultivation, even Xuan Ye is no match for her.

Unfortunately, after forcibly breaking through to the first rank, Xuan Yi was corrupted by the mental tribulation and directly fell into demonic possession, thus unleashing a massacre.

Since ancient times, no one has been able to reach the Super Grade, and the First Grade has become the pinnacle.

Even someone as powerful as An Wanxi, the former Holy Maiden of the Gu Clan who once unified the six tribes of the Gu Clan, is only a half-step Super Grade.

Fortunately, Xuan Yi had almost exhausted all his resources in order to break through to the first rank.

Even so, they still almost completely slaughtered the entire Heavenly Sect.

In the end, Xuan Ye had no choice but to join forces with the other top experts in the sect and, with the help of the [Heavenly Stems Mirror], suppress it at all costs.

That's why he was seriously injured and almost died.

As for Xuan Yi, his physical body was shattered and his soul was severely injured, so he chose to possess his disciple Si Ruoyu.

She was the most talented disciple in the sect's history, breaking through from the ninth rank to the third rank in less than thirty years, becoming the next Moon Goddess.

In addition, because of her unparalleled beauty, she became the number one goddess on the Five Continents Rouge Ranking!

A poem once reads: "The Milky Way hangs low, I ask the Weaver Girl, 'Where flowers bloom on the path, I see her.'"

Moon Goddess! The Moon Goddess here does not refer to the Moon Goddesses of the Heavenly Sect throughout history, but specifically to Si Ruoyu.

"What was the result?" An Wanxi asked curiously, "Did your Aunt Ruo kill Xuan Yi?"

“A first-rank cultivator isn’t so easy to kill!” Gu Jinchao shook his head and continued, “I just used the [Heavenly Stem Mirror] to seal him within my sea of ​​consciousness.”

"With her sea of ​​consciousness sealed, most of Aunt Ruo's divine soul power was also sealed, so her cultivation level dropped to the eighth rank."

An Wanxi suddenly realized: "I didn't expect there to be such a hidden story."

Then, as if she had just thought of something, she looked at Gu Jinzhao: "When you made your deal with Yuechu'e, you asked for the [Earthly Branch Mirror], was it for your Aunt Ruo?"

Gu Jinzhao nodded and said, "Although Xuan Yi was sealed away, it has become Aunt Ruo's inner demon, constantly bewitching her."

"If it is not removed, it will sooner or later take over the nest and possess Aunt Ruo's body."

"Therefore, we will need to use the [Destiny Plate]!"

The Destiny Plate can not only be used for divination, but also contains a trace of the Daoist essence of the Sage of Destiny.

The name of the Great Dao of the Sage of Destiny is [Heavenly Mandate].

Chapter 49, Aunt Ruo's Gift of Lotus Flowers and Hidden Carp (Part 2)

What is destiny?

It means taking oneself as the anchor point to establish a lineage that belongs to oneself.

Within this lineage, Heaven is me, and I am Heaven.

In other words, the Heavenly Mandate Dao of the Fate Saint can suppress all sorcerers who practice the art of cause and effect.

This naturally includes those in black robes.

In the game, the only way to save Aunt Ruo is to use the power of the [Destiny Plate] to break Xuan Yi's karmic fate spell and completely destroy her.

Therefore, Gu Jinchao asked Yuechu'e for the "Earthly Branches Mirror".

As for the [Heavenly Stems Mirror], he didn't quite understand Xuan Ye's intention.

After all, Aunt Ruo was Xuan Ye's grand-nephew and the future sect leader of Tianzong. Logically speaking, he should have passed on the sect's most precious treasure to her before his death.

In this way, it would be perfectly legitimate, and once she obtained the [Earthly Branches Mirror], she could also help Aunt Ruo suppress Xuan Yi.

But now, it has been given to Empress Dowager Xiao Qingyi!

Gu Jinchao guessed that Xuan Ye might have deduced something using the art of cause and effect, which led him to make this decision.

The emperor's fortune was partially usurped, and the Prince of Zhenbei injected it into his own body.

After leaving Tianzong, Aunt Ruo happened to appear in Qingzhou and rescued him.

All of this is too coincidental, so coincidental that one can't help but wonder if Xuan Ye had foreseen it all along.

Gu Jinchao even suspected that the ability of the Underworld God Cult to steal a portion of the fortune was also a deliberate act by Xuan Ye.

After all, this sect master's attainments in the Dao of Destiny are arguably the closest to becoming a Saint of Destiny in the last thousand years.

Unfortunately, whether in the game or in the real world, Xuan Ye is just a background character, and there is no way to explore more of his inner story.

An Wanxi leaned against the stove, arms crossed, looking earnestly at Gu Jinzhao: "My little husband should also start to temper his mind."

"Otherwise, if he were to advance to the third rank or higher in the future, he might be at risk of falling into demonic possession."

Gu Jinchao suppressed his chaotic thoughts and nodded, saying, "Once I reach the seventh rank, I can use the Earthly Branch Mirror to improve my mental state."

Above the third rank, the second rank seeks the Dao, the first rank unites with the Dao, and beyond the third rank attains the Dao.

The so-called "Tao" is to transform the methods one cultivates into the essence of Tao and integrate them into oneself.

This is what practitioners often refer to as "walking one's own path."

If you want your spiritual practice to be smooth and unobstructed, you also need a suitable state of mind.

Cultivation is divided into nine grades, but the state of mind is only three levels: ripples on a mirror-like surface, harmony with the world, and breaking through illusions to return to truth.

These three levels correspond to the second rank, the first rank, and the superior rank.

Only by reaching the corresponding state of mind can one enter these final three realms.

This is because when one breaks through a certain level, one will encounter different degrees of "mental tribulations".

"Your Aunt Ruo is back."

At this moment, An Wanxi sensed the movement outside the kitchen and once again slipped into his shadow.

Gu Jinchao sat back down in front of the stove and continued to add firewood, and the aroma of steamed buns gradually wafted out of the steamer.

Si Ruoyu's cheeks flushed slightly. Suppressing her shyness, she stuffed a bundle into his arms: "There are two pieces of my clothing inside, which have already absorbed some of the yin energy."

"If you are burned by the True Yang Fire again this morning, you can relieve it on your own."

A warm feeling washed over Gu Jinzhao: "Thank you for your trouble, Aunt Ruo."

Even with the ghost wife around, these two pieces of clothing are mostly unnecessary.

But it's always safer to have a backup plan.

"You watch the steamed buns, I still need to go buy some medicinal herbs."

Si Ruoyu dared not linger and made an excuse to leave in a hurry.

"Aunt Ruo...you..."

Gu Jinchao looked completely bewildered.

Wasn't what happened that day already discussed? Why is Aunt Ruo avoiding him now?

Could it be because of what's in the bundle?

Thinking of this, Gu Jinzhao untied the bundle in confusion, then froze on the spot.

Among them were two undergarments, one white and one blue, embroidered with lotus flowers and carp.

How could the "clothes" Aunt Ruo mentioned be undergarments?

Gu Jinzhao felt like his head was spinning.

"Don't you understand, my little husband?"

The ghost wife's figure reappeared, and she smiled lightly: "Your Aunt Ruo means that when the yang energy in your body turns into fire again, you can use it to amuse yourself."

"After all, if there is no source of desire, how can it be released?"

Gu Jinzhao felt that Aunt Ruo's "affection" was too embarrassing, and he didn't even know how to deal with it.

No wonder Aunt Ruo looked strange just now, stuffed her bundle and fled the kitchen as if she were running away.

"Ugh... what kind of mess is this?!"

Gu Jinzhao sighed softly.

We had just put the past behind us, and now another one has been added.

His relationship with Aunt Ruo is probably becoming increasingly complicated and difficult to describe.

An Wanxi's gaze fell on the two undergarments, and she asked in confusion, "But why... are they both in the style of lotus flowers hiding carp?"

"Could it be that my little husband likes this kind of thing?"

"Would you believe me if I said it was a misunderstanding?"

Gu Jinzhao's lips twitched slightly.

He roughly guessed why it was the undergarment with lotus flowers and carp hidden in it; it was because he had found Mu Yiren's undergarment in the wardrobe that day, which caused Aunt Ruo to misunderstand.

Therefore, he chose these two undergarments as objects to carry yin energy, and thoughtfully selected the lotus flower and carp pattern that he "liked".

"Sister Yiren...you've really put me through a lot."

A piece of underwear not only damaged his innocence, but also brought about his "social death".

Now this bizarre incident has occurred, and there's still no explanation for it.

……

As expected, Si Ruoyu did not show up even after breakfast was finished.

Helpless, Gu Jinzhao had no choice but to take the calico cat with Lin Qingci and leave Baicaotang, heading out of the city.

The journey to Tianfeng City was long and inconvenient on horseback, so they found a caravan to travel with them.

At dawn, the post road outside the north gate of Qingyun City was already bustling with carriages and horses, and filled with the sounds of people.

Carts laden with goods, horse-drawn carriages with various decorations, and mules and horses carrying luggage were crammed together, waiting in line to have their permits checked before leaving the city.

Amidst the swirling dust, the shouts of cart drivers, the conversations of merchants, and the snorting of livestock filled the air.

A gentle breeze suddenly arose at the city gate, and six exceptionally swift steeds emerged, breaking the noisy scene before them.

The surrounding horses scattered to both sides, clearly terrified.

Tap tap—

The carriage slowly drove out of the city gate, but stopped in front of Gu Jinzhao and Lin Qingci.