March.

Spring is in full bloom.

The younger students at Jinghu Academy are taking their lunch break.

In a stone pavilion near the mountain god temple, Qin Luo sat opposite Chen Chang'an, holding a black chess piece. He smiled and asked, "Chang'an, has there been any result regarding your marriage proposal?"

Chen Chang'an nodded, remaining calm, but his joy was evident on his face. "Brother Qin, Hongyao is willing to cultivate with me. We plan to hold our wedding next year. If you have time then, please come and have a couple of drinks."

"must."

Qin Luo laughed loudly.

Chen Chang'an paused, then said respectfully, "Brother Qin, my divinity was originally increasing day by day, but in the process of getting along with Hongyao, I feel that my humanity is increasing. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing."

Qin Luo placed the black chess piece on the chessboard. He seemed to be deep in thought and said softly, "Chang'an, all things in the world wax and wane, maintaining a delicate balance. I think yin and yang are mutually generative, and divinity and humanity can coexist. The most important thing is how to maintain this balance."

Chen Chang'an cupped his hands and asked, "Brother Qin, how should I maintain this balance?"

Qin Luo didn't rush to answer. He raised his hand, and the yin and yang energies circulated at his fingertips, eventually forming a Tai Chi diagram. "Chang'an, there is humanity within divinity, and divinity within humanity. The two forces intertwine and maintain balance."

Chen Chang'an looked at the rotating Tai Chi diagram, his eyes shining as if he had suddenly realized something, and he was overjoyed. "Brother Qin, I think I know how to choose."

"Chang'an, this is what I've figured out, it may not be correct. If you have any other ideas or questions in the future, you can tell me," Qin Luo instructed.

"Alright, Brother Qin."

Chen Chang'an bowed and said.

The game was only halfway through when Qin Luo suddenly put down his chess piece. "Chang'an, it's getting late. I have to go back to Jinghu Academy to teach. Let's continue playing chess later."

"Alright, Brother Qin."

Chen Chang'an got up to see Qin Luo off.

...

In the blink of an eye.

When cicadas sing in the height of summer.

Qin Luo sat alone by the river fishing, but his consciousness was wandering in the river of time. He could clearly see everything that had happened in the past, and he could also see some vague future.

Old Gao carried a bamboo cage and fishing rod to the riverbank. He saw Qin Luo fishing by the river and asked with a smile, "Master Qin, do you have any fish?"

"not yet."

"Old Gao, aren't you cold?"

"Master Qin, I feel it's been quite hot lately."

Qin Luo snapped out of his reverie, looked at Lao Gao, who was dressed in thin clothes, and chuckled, "A calm mind brings coolness."

"Master Qin is right."

Old Gao nodded repeatedly.

Qin Luo put away his fishing rod and sat down next to Lao Gao to watch him fish. He could learn a lot of fishing techniques, such as using moss to hang on the hook to catch fish.

"Uncle Qin!"

Barefoot, Chu Xuan ran to Qin Luo's side.

Qin Luo pinched Chu Xuan's cheek, then looked at his feet, "Did you lose your shoes again?"

Chu Xuan shook his head repeatedly, then blinked, "Uncle Qin, I can't bear to wear the shoes you gave me."

Qin Luo chuckled, "It's alright, Uncle Qin will give you a few more pairs of shoes in the future, but you have to be obedient."

"Uncle Qin, I'll be good!"

Chu Xuan nodded obediently.

Little Dumpling and Lin Jia'er were carrying bamboo baskets and catching crabs in the river not far away. Chu Xuan grinned and said, "Uncle Qin, I'm going to catch crabs first."

"Go."

Qin Luo patted him on the shoulder.

Old Gao skillfully lifted the fishing rod, and a small rockfish weighing over two ounces leaped out of the water. Qin Luo gave him a thumbs up, "Old Gao, you're really good at fishing."

"Good luck, good luck."

Old Gao, looking modest, tossed the rockfish into a bamboo cage soaking in water, then looked into the distance with a smile in his eyes, "Jia'er and the others have grown up so fast, only the little dumpling hasn't changed much. I really hope they can stay happy like this forever."

Qin Luo knew it would be difficult, but he nodded slightly and said softly, "I will."

...

Golden autumn September.

On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the weather was clear and crisp. This was the busiest time for Longhu Temple before the New Year, as many locals chose to come to Longhu Temple to enjoy the autumn scenery and offer incense for blessings.

A middle-aged man with white hair, dressed in a blue robe, walked into the Longhu Temple. Qin Luo was sitting in the courtyard drawing talismans to ward off evil spirits. A gentle breeze brushed his face, and he looked up and saw the autumn leaves coming towards him. He quickly got up to greet him, "Master, you have come from afar, but I am so sorry that I cannot entertain you right now."

Qiu Luoye bowed respectfully and said, "Master Qin, you don't need to worry about me. I came to find Wu Shashen and stopped by Longhu Temple on the way."

Qin Luo asked with a smile, "Does the Lord seek out Wu the Killer God to spar with him?"

"That's right."

Autumn Leaves smiled slightly and said with emotion, "Back then, Wu the Killer said he would come to Autumn Wind Tower to challenge me again. I have been waiting for him for so many years, but he has never come. So I came to take a look."

Qin Luo couldn't help but chuckle. "Master, Wu the Killer is at Mirror Lake Academy. You can go there to find him."

"Alright, I'll offer incense and pray for blessings first, and then I'll go to Mirror Lake Academy to challenge him!"

As autumn leaves fall, people walk to the main hall of the Taoist temple, where many offer incense and pray for blessings, and there is a long queue.

Caixia brought a bowl of mulberry tea to him and said, "Benefactor, please have a bowl of tea and rest for a while."

"Thank you, little fairy."

Autumn Leaves picked up the bowl and took a big gulp of tea, nodding repeatedly, "Excellent tea! This trip was worthwhile!"

After offering incense and praying for blessings, Qiu Luoye came to Jinghu Academy alone. Wu Shashen was practicing his fist techniques in the training ground. His fist technique was both powerful and gentle. "Not bad. It seems that you have made great progress in martial arts over the years."

When Wu Shashen saw Qiu Luoye, he laughed heartily, "Lord Qiu, what brings you here?"

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