(Changed at 0:40) The retreat that Dongfang Jing mentioned was Ning Zhishui’s last retreat before his ascension as he knew it was imminent.
Although she was in seclusion, Ning Zhishui was not actually practicing, because her cultivation had reached its peak at that time and could not be improved any further.
She felt that she had learned a lot of skills and it would be a pity to leave them like this, so she wanted to write a few notes before leaving to pass on the skills.
In fact, she did so. During that period, she worked hard and wrote down all her understanding of the Dao of Alchemy and the Dao of Instruments without reservation, from easy to difficult, and in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.
It can be said that with the help of her notes, monks who are talented or willing to study hard can completely learn from rookies to become masters.
Ning Zhishui's strongest points are alchemy and weapon forging. She also knows a little about formations because of her experience in weapon forging, but she has not reached the heavenly level. Therefore, she believes that she is not qualified to explain it to others, so she only wrote about alchemy and weapon forging.
Dongfang Jing said that if he came to find him at that time, he would definitely be disappointed.
Don’t say that you didn’t know he would come. Even if you knew, you wouldn’t go out to meet him.
"I... don't know."
Ning Zhishui was a little dazed.
She had never seen any letter or mirror.
If she knew that she had something that could protect her from immortal energy, she would definitely use it no matter who gave it to her, and would not ignore it.
After three hundred years of hard training, ascension is just around the corner. How could she joke with her own life?
"What did you write in the letter?" Ning Zhishui asked him.
"I...it's nothing. I just wrote down the secret of the Heavenly Ladder and told you the function of the Cloud-Rising Mirror." Dongfang Jing turned his head away unnaturally, and spoke hesitantly. "This is all my fault. If I had known this would happen, I should have sent Jiang Yun to deliver it on my behalf. I made sure he got it to you."
Ning Zhishui felt that he must not have said everything, but seeing his expression, he did not ask any further questions.
"Forget it, it's all in the past. In this life, I can always get a magical weapon to protect myself from immortal energy."
"Of course you can get it." Dongfang Jing's expression returned to normal. When he heard Ning Zhishui say this, a cold look flashed in his eyes. "Don't those families think they have strong family backgrounds? Since they have it, why not just take it and use it."
Ning Zhishui was stunned. "You seem...very different from before."
Ning Zhishui didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said. On the contrary, what Dongfang Jing said was exactly what she planned.
To protect against immortal energy, one must have a specially crafted magical weapon. Those aristocratic families had accumulated a lot of experience over the years, not only with crystals but also with the help of their clan members, so gathering magical weapons was not difficult.
If Ning Zhishui wanted to control himself, he might be able to do it, but it would definitely take a lot of effort.
It would be better to target those families directly and snatch their things away to avenge them for humiliating me on the ladder to heaven.
However, the former elegant young man Dongfang Jing was elegant in his actions and had well-mannered manners.
But now he seemed to be more carefree and unrestrained, and a little more evil. The difference was so big that even Ning Zhishui was a little surprised.
"I used to confine myself to a certain area, always mindful of my identity and clan rules, never daring to step out of line. But what happened?" Dongfang Jing chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I thought everything would be possible. After ascending, I'd be free from the shackles of my identity and be able to do what I wanted. But it wasn't until... that I realized what was most important to me."
For Ning Zhishui, living again is to protect his relatives and to ascend to heaven with them.
But for Dongfang Jing, it was completely the opposite. He realized that he had spent too much energy on unworthy things and people, and instead owed a lot to the people he cared about.
He thought they would have plenty of time to spend together in the future, but the truth is, no one would wait for him forever.
So in this life, he wants to change the way he lives.
"So you became Dongfang Jing, openly and openly, without hiding anything?" Ning Zhishui raised an eyebrow. "So, then you're violating the clan rules. Won't anyone in the clan punish you?"
"I know what's going on. It'll be fine." He shook his head. "By the way, who do you think did this with the mirror and the letter?"
Ning Zhishui frowned. "I've been in seclusion for a long time, and there are many servants coming and going in the cave. I'm afraid I have no way of knowing."
If it happened in the previous life, then I can find someone to find out after this incident.
But now, there is no way to ask even if I want to.
"That's all."
Dongfang Jing also knew that it was almost impossible to track down the person, and he couldn't help feeling a little regretful.
If Ning Zhishui knew the function of the Shengyun Mirror, and if she brought it with her when she ascended, she would definitely be able to ascend successfully with him.
By then...
But there is no point in saying this now. Fortunately, both of them are still alive and there will be many opportunities in the future.
After finishing his talk, Dongfang Jing looked at Ning Zhishui with a fiery and firm gaze.
"What are you looking at?" Ning Zhishui raised his eyelids.
"I haven't known you this long before." Dongfang Jing pursed his lips and smiled faintly, "I didn't expect you to be like this when you were young."
"I was not like this in my previous life." Ning Zhishui said.
At this time in her previous life, she had not yet discovered the secret of her spiritual roots. She was just a little female cultivator who was indistinguishable from the crowd, with nothing special about her.
If he had seen me at that time, he would definitely not have even glanced at me.
Dongfang Jing said, "No matter what, you are still you."
Ning Zhishui had just experienced a disaster and was enjoying the quiet night. She was looking at the sky in the wind, with a pointed chin and a slender figure.
Although she is still a young girl, her expression and temperament reveal the calmness and serenity of someone who has seen a lot in the world.
Dongfang Jing couldn't help but smile. He just wanted time to stop at this moment and never have any more accidents.
But nothing can be controlled by us, and this kind of peace will obviously not last long.
"I have to leave."
Dongfang Jing received a voice transmission. He did not open it, but with regret and reluctance, he said, "I will take you back to Luoyu City."
"Where are you going?" Ning Zhishui turned to look at him.
"It's about the clan," Dongfang Jing said briefly. "If I want to fight against the clan, I must have my own power. Fortunately, with my experience from my previous life, I know where to start. I've been busy doing this these days."
He didn't tell Ning Zhishui the details because he didn't want her to worry about these things.
She already has a lot to worry about.
"Okay, go ahead and be careful." Ning Zhishui nodded, "I won't be going back to Luoyu City."
Luo Yucheng's matter has been dealt with, and Hua Jiaqing can handle the rest, and there is also Leng Lu who can help.
If something really happens, they can find me in time and it won’t be too late to deal with it then.
Ning Zhishui planned to go back directly to Xianlai Sect.
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