night.

Starlight shone down on Longhu Temple.

In the backyard of the Taoist temple, the air was filled with the smell of incense, and the evening breeze carried the fragrance of earth.

Zi Yue chuckled and teased, "Master, you actually gave us the pastries that Senior Sister Chu sent?"

Chu Qingcheng raised an eyebrow. "Master, is it because the pastries I prepared weren't tasty?"

Zhang Fulong sat under the peach tree, shaking his head slightly, a smile in his deep eyes. "The pastries are delicious, so I wanted everyone to try them."

"Senior sister, have some tea."

Qin Luo brought tea to Chu Qingcheng.

Chu Qingcheng picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Master, I'm planning to call my fellow disciples back to Longhu Temple for a get-together in a while. What do you think?"

Qin Luo shared the same idea as Chu Qingcheng.

Ziyue and the others looked on with anticipation.

Zhang Fulong was taken aback at first, then frowned slightly and shook his head, saying, "Peace of mind is where we belong. If we are destined to meet again, we will naturally reunite. There is no need to force it."

“Master is right.”

Chu Qingcheng smiled sweetly.

"Master, have some tea."

Qin Luo handed Zhang Fulong a cup of tea.

Zhang Fulong picked up the steaming teacup and said to himself, "Whenever something happens, whether good or bad, we must learn to accept it and not be trapped by the past."

Qin Luo had heard Zhu Xian mention it before, but it was very difficult to do. Even Zhang Fulong was trapped by his past, so he didn't want Qin Luo and the others to repeat the same mistakes.

Jin Yan and Cai Xia listened very attentively.

The little dumpling covered its mouth and quietly ate the pastry.

"Disciple understands."

Qin Luo smiled and nodded.

Chu Qingcheng's eyes held a hint of doubt. "Master, you once said that the realms of cultivation are self-awakening, health preservation, freedom, purity, transformation into the mortal realm, and transcendence. There is often an ethereal voice in my mind. It was that voice that initially guided me to Longhu Temple. I think that is the real me, but I have never been able to reach the realm of self-awakening."

Zi Yue's eyes narrowed slightly. "Master, I also often see a purple figure, but I always thought it was a dream."

Zhang Fulong frowned and said solemnly, "I have three realms of enlightenment. The first realm is that I am who I am. The second realm is that I am not who I am. The third realm is that I am still who I am."

Chu Qingcheng murmured softly, while Jin Yan and Zi Yue pondered. The little dumpling nodded seriously, though she didn't understand, it seemed to make a lot of sense.

Zhang Fulong's eyes were deep as he continued, "The most important thing in cultivation is to follow the natural course. When you reach a certain level, you will naturally understand everything. If you don't reach a certain level, you will only be making trouble for yourself."

"Master is right. I should focus on my cultivation and not think about these things." Chu Qingcheng suddenly understood.

Zi Yue blinked and asked curiously, "Master, what is the highest realm of our cultivation?"

Zhang Fulong raised his head and said, "At present, the highest realm we can cultivate to is the Heavenly Dao."

Jin Yan and the others stared wide-eyed. Even Cai Xia, who had seen a lot, covered her mouth. Zi Yue's gaze hardened. Only Qin Luo listened calmly.

The little dumpling ate its pastries, proudly raising its head, "Anyway, my boss is the best."

"Hahaha."

Zi Yue nodded with a smile.

After finishing his tea, Zhang Fulong stood up, a smile on his wrinkled face. "You guys chat, I'll go back to my room to rest first."

"Yes, Master."

Qin Luo and the others nodded with smiles.

After Zhang Fulong left, the little dumpling ate some pastries and said in a clear voice, "The abbot is very happy today. He doesn't usually talk so much. It must be because Senior Sister Chu came."

"Yes, Master seems to have more energy now."

Ziyue smiled and nodded.

...

The next day, early morning.

Qin Luo was teaching Chu Qingcheng boxing in the backyard of the Taoist temple. He was surrounded by a pure aura, as if he were shrouded in celestial mist.

Chu Qingcheng was light and agile. She learned quickly, her breath shimmering with rosy light, making her appear otherworldly and ethereal.

"Senior sister, isn't this health-preserving boxing style very simple?"

"It's not only simple, but also very useful. I feel like I can breathe much more easily now."

Chu Qingcheng smiled gently and said, "Junior Brother, you must take good care of yourself from now on."

"good."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile.

Chu Qingcheng looked at Ziyue and said softly, "Senior sister will go back first. Welcome to the Chu Kingdom."

Zi Yue nodded with a smile and waved goodbye, "Senior Sister Chu, take care."

Chu Qingcheng summoned the Chaos Bell, the space behind her distorted, and she disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Xiaodie was cleaning the Taoist temple.

Zhang Fulong arrived at the backyard of the Taoist temple, where Caixia brought him a bowl of porridge. "Master, Senior Sister Chu just left."

"She really is stunningly beautiful. I thought it was a dream. I never expected her to actually come back." Zhang Fulong said with some emotion as he sipped his porridge, "I'm really getting old."

As the clouds dispersed and the sun rose, it was another busy day, with people coming to the Taoist temple to offer incense and pray for blessings.

Qin Luo sat in the courtyard in front of the palace, writing auspicious words for everyone for free, and sometimes even writing letters for the people.

It was evening on the third day of the Lunar New Year.

The Taoist temple has returned to tranquility.

A fiery cloud approached from afar.

The fiery red Suanni landed outside the Dragon Tiger Temple. Jinjiao immediately transformed into a ferocious beast, baring its teeth and making a clanging sound. The young man sitting on the Suanni quickly bowed and kowtowed.

"I am Gu Changsheng's disciple, and I have come here specifically to pay my respects to my grandmaster!" Yao Cheng stood in front of the Dragon Tiger Temple.

Qin Luo walked out of the Taoist temple and said with a smile, "Yao Cheng, why didn't your master come?"

Yao Cheng's joy was evident when he saw Qin Luo. He said respectfully, "Uncle-Master Qin, my master has been quite busy lately, so he sent me to visit."

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