Chapter 253 The shared love between master and disciple
Ever since he started practicing Taoism, Ting Yan believed that he had no regrets about anything. The decision to split his soul, which he was very satisfied with before, now casts a question mark on him.
His soul was too weak. In the world of cultivation, the beautiful places he talked about in his mind were all fraught with dangers. They were not places that ordinary people could reach, at least not the souls in the Qi training stage.
If this love calamity could appear earlier, he could do it himself, but if so, would he still be able to feel the existence of opportunity? I'm afraid not.
Good fortune and misfortune go hand in hand. Ting Yan looked at Yuan Zhi, who was straightforward in character. The split soul was useless, so what else could he do except to help? Besides, he originally gave the split soul memories with the intention of helping.
Ting Yan advised: "Remember to be careful and don't let others get there first."
"No," Yuan Zhi was sure, his eyes were clear and bright, "He likes me too, I can feel it."
"Excuse me," Ting Yan smiled and looked at Yuan Zhi, "Why are you so confident?"
His eyes were gentle but a little cold like the snow on the Tianshan Mountains, and he was rude even to his own soul.
Yuan Zhi also felt strange about Ting Yan's question. He knew he was being laughed at, so he pursed his lips and answered stubbornly, "I just know it."
He clearly felt it, there was no way he was wrong.
Lin Zhi looked at him and liked him very much.
The atmosphere was a little cold. Although the main body and the soul were in front of him, the atmosphere was extremely strange.
Tingyan looked at the incomplete soul as a fool, and Yuanzhi was no better, thinking that the main body was extremely stupid.
It’s obvious who understands this kind of thing better. He is the soul of love and hate.
"This is a pair of communication instruments. Take them."
Ting Yan did not want to argue with the split soul. He raised his hand slightly, and a pair of black and white beads floated up and hung in front of Yuan Zhi's eyes.
The first time he saw them enter the secret realm, Yuan Zhi used Xi Tongying's talisman to communicate. Although he didn't know whether Yuan Zhi communicated with the right person, he saw the drawback of the talisman. It was not convenient for lovers to communicate.
He just thought about it and remembered that there were such things piled up in his treasure house. They were useless to him and he had thrown them aside, but now they found a place to be used.
"Thank you very much."
After Yuan Zhi got the spiritual pearl, he changed his expression and expressed his gratitude sincerely.
Ting Yan used his spiritual vision to search for other things and picked out those that were suitable for Lin Zhi, but he did not give them to Yuan Zhi immediately. Things like this had to be given one by one. If he gave it to Yuan Zhi, Yuan Zhi would probably hand over the entire storage ring. How could he win people's hearts in this way?
After getting the things, Yuan Zhi excitedly went to Yunwu Mountain to look for Lin Zhi, but unexpectedly he found her empty-handed.
"My junior brother has gone to Qifeng, why don't you wait?"
Third Senior Brother Yan Peng, as the head of Yaofeng, is very familiar with the comings and goings in the mountain. He is also very familiar with Junior Brother Yuan Zhi who always comes to look for Lin Zhi, although they have not spoken a few words.
Yuan Zhi didn't have the patience to wait for Lin Zhi to come back home. He had something good he wanted to give to Lin Zhi immediately, so he shook his head at Yan Peng.
"Thank you for telling me, I will go find him myself."
After saying that, he turned around and left, his black clothes rustling in the wind among the lush forest. He looked very light and full of anticipation.
Yan Peng was infected by this emotion and couldn't help but smile.
Junior Brother Yuan Zhi has a pure mind, like black jade without any impurities. He is a little cold, but as long as you are not afraid of his edge, you can sense his true nature.
But in comparison, his junior fellow apprentice was more likable, so he couldn't help but fall into the same worries as his master.
He asked his junior fellow apprentice indirectly, but unfortunately he didn't get an answer.
Senior Brother Liu Suiqing, remember to spare his life, otherwise he will go with the Master and kick down his furnace!
At the main peak of Qifeng, Lin Zhi watched Liu Suiqing tempering a magical weapon while listening to his love story with his nine ex-boyfriends/girlfriends.
The process of asking Liu Suiqing for help was easier than he thought.
Lin Zhi was already prepared to use the more precious spiritual plant fluid from the small treasure trove given to him by his master as the reward for this forging, but before he could state the conditions, Liu Suiqing agreed.
The elegant Senior Brother Liu said, "I never refuse a beautiful woman's request."
He generously offered not to charge any fee, but Lin Zhi still smiled and handed over the prepared reward.
Liu Suiqing sounds like a playboy and talks like a frivolous person, but he gives people a very appropriate feeling, which can be described as romantic but not vulgar.
He did not pursue Lin Zhi as aggressively as Lin Zhi's master and senior brothers worried, but he really enjoyed chatting with Lin Zhi, especially telling her about his glorious years.
Lin Zhi found it very interesting. What was interesting was not how Liu Suiqing and his ex fought back and forth, but the information about other sects that could be glimpsed from it. And the most interesting thing was that every time Liu Suiqing broke up, he would go into seclusion for a period of time. During this period, the work that concentrated his thoughts would always be a top-grade magical instrument that shone brilliantly, and his realm would also loosen.
This is why, despite his behavior and his association with evil cultivators, Guiyi Sect still let him be the head of Qi Peak. Liu Suiqing's master went out to travel, and although he was the head, he was also the nominal peak master, and even the next peak master for sure.
When Lin Zhilai came to ask questions, he did not ask directly about the Hehuan Sect. After all, it was strange for him, a disciple of Yaofeng who had just joined the sect not long ago, to be so curious about the Hehuan Sect.
So he first inadvertently brought up Liu Suiqing's reputation and lured Liu Suiqing into talking to him.
He did not deliberately lead the way, but listened patiently to Liu Suiqing's changing topics. Finally, before the things he wanted were refined, he heard about the Hehuan Sect that he wanted to inquire about.
Liu Suiqing advised with the look of an experienced person: "Junior Brother Lin, you look like a person with only one spiritual root, which makes them like you the most. So you must be careful. Don't let them force you, and don't be fooled by their tenderness. It's not without reason that they are denounced as evil cultivators."
Looking at the face of his junior brother who was in the Qi training stage, Liu Suiqing couldn't help but worry. In this state, it would be too easy for him to be snatched away by the Hehuan Sect.
"I have only heard that they are unrestrained and uninhibited, and once they sink into depravity, it will be detrimental to their practice. Is this the reason?"
"That's right," Liu Suiqing thought of the past, his expression faded a little, "No matter what, the vows made under the moonlight are not trustworthy. They were never sincere. They were just trying to suck and exploit you, to take advantage of you, to suck your bones and lick your marrow and then abandon you. They were not loyal and valued lust over love."
"Of course, sometimes it is not what they want, but the result of their practice has changed their mind and character. They want to control it but cannot, and are seduced by desire. This is an evil practice."
Those who practice Taoism cultivate their Taoism, keep their original heart, and not be swayed by external things. They control their body and refine their spirit. This is the first instruction for entry into the Guiyi Sect and all the orthodox sects.
On the contrary, any practice that fails to control bodily desires and instead allows one to be dominated by them is an evil path.
Lin Zhi pretended to be displeased but showed curiosity as she asked, "It sounds scary. If someone practices and feels that it is evil, can they regret it?"
"It's not that simple, Junior Brother, you are too naive. Once you are possessed by the devil, it is hard to turn back. Not only is the evil spirit infiltrating your body and soul, but the evil sects will not let go of their disciples easily. Unlike us who voluntarily cultivate Taoism to seek immortality, many low-level minions in the evil sects are deceived and controlled, because once they betray, they will suffer a fate worse than death."
"I once told her that I was willing to help her return to the right path, no matter what. Now I think it's normal for her not to believe me. What right do I have to ask her to give up her golden elixir cultivation for me and let her rely on me for everything?"
"Although what I said was foolish, she gave me the answer. First, the poison in the body is not easy to clear, unless one is desperate and uses forbidden techniques to possess another body and be reborn. Second, the secret method of the Hehuan Sect has cast a spell on the betrayer."
Liu Suiqing did not look sad while speaking, and made a lot of self-deprecating remarks. After saying this, she deliberately paused and looked at Lin Zhi.
The storyteller must have a supporting actor, otherwise much fun will be lost.
Lin Zhi understood, and he also knew that the answer to the question he was looking for appeared, but he did not ask anxiously. His face was full of interest as if he was listening to a book.
He teased, "Senior Brother Liu, please stop keeping me in suspense. If you continue like this, my magic weapon will be burned to ashes."
Liu Suiqing: "Is the secret of the Hehuan Sect worth keeping a secret? If you practice their skills, even if your spiritual energy is gone, you will still be entangled by the love poison, and the higher your level of cultivation, the faster the frequency of the love poison will attack."
Sure enough, Lin Zhi had a premonition and was not surprised. Now that it was confirmed, he just felt like the dust had settled.
Love poison, as the name suggests, Lin Zhi knew what it was without asking.
This coincided with the dissipation of spiritual energy. Lin Zhi did not expect that the original owner, who had just started practicing, would have such trouble dissipating his power.
But even if he knew, he would not change his decision.
In a flash, Lin Zhi came up with several ways to utilize the byproduct of love poison.
"It is indeed evil and poisonous."
Lin Zhi did not continue to verify the specific clues, otherwise a smart person would be able to detect the clues with a little brainpower.
He ended the topic in a nonchalant tone, while at the same time making a final veiled inquiry.
"It seems that practicing diligently in their sect is not a good thing. The disciples with the lowest level of cultivation will suffer less from the backlash."
"It's almost the same thing. It will take at most half a year."
Liu Suiqing waved her hand and said that if she went into seclusion, half a year would be just a blink of an eye.
"Okay, Junior Brother, here's what you wanted."
Liu Suiqing used spiritual energy to finish the thing that had been refined to the final step and presented it to Lin Zhi.
"Thank you, Brother."
Lin Zhi had already paid the reward, and now he just needed to get his things and leave.
After saying goodbye to Liu Suiqing, Lin Zhi walked out of Qifeng, thinking about the words he had spoken for half a year.
The timing was perfect. He remembered that the Aoi test in Jianfeng Internal Competition would be held at that time. It was a good opportunity.
When Lin Zhi walked down the Qifeng Mountain and was about to summon his spirit beast mount, he saw Yuan Zhi waiting there with a somewhat surprised expression.
"Junior brother, why are you here?"
"Waiting for you," Yuan Zhi said without any intention of beating around the bush. He strode up to Lin Zhi, his heroic face full of life. "I have something to give you."
Yuan Zhi didn't keep anyone in suspense. He presented the gift directly and took out the spirit pearl.
Tai Chi gives birth to two opposites, the black and white spirit beads are entangled like fish, emitting clear energy. There is no doubt that this is a top-grade magic weapon.
"This is a communication bead. As long as we input spiritual energy into it, we can communicate at any time."
Yuan Zhi looked at Lin Zhi with expectant eyes and asked him to pick one quickly.
Lin Zhi did not refuse and took the black spirit bead.
Yuan Zhi demonstrated how to communicate on the spot, looking satisfied.
Lin Zhi curved her lips and said, "Coincidentally, I also have a gift for you, but it cannot compare to this spiritual pearl."
"Of course, this bead is no match for what you are going to give me."
Yuan Zhi answered without thinking. Lin Zhi's gift had obviously not been taken out yet, but judging from his attitude, he would probably applaud if Lin Zhi dug a grass on the spot.
Such blindness makes people feel that it is not unfair for him to be cheated and lose everything. I am afraid he will even say happily, "How can he cheat me and not others? He has me in his heart."
Lin Zhi realized that maybe Tingyan’s brain was divided because of love.
Lin Zhi took out his gift, which was the object that Liu Suiqing had just tempered.
It was an ebony hairpin, with the rhizome of Thousand Heart Flower as the base. Lin Zhi carved the head of the hairpin into the shape of Thousand Heart Flower. The inky flower also had a unique flavor. Due to the characteristics of Thousand Heart Flower, Lin Zhi asked Liu Suiqing to refine it into a magic weapon.
Magical weapons are more complicated than offensive and defensive magic weapons, so Lin Zhi had to run several times.
Yuan Zhi untied the hairband, took the hairpin in his hand and couldn't let it go, so he immediately used it to tie his hair up.
"Thank you for your concern, I like it very much."
The boy's dark eyes reflected Lin Zhi's face, making people feel that they didn't need to open his heart to know how it beats inside.
Lin Zhi's eyes were smiling, and in an inconspicuous place, his hanging fingertips were slightly numb due to the joy of emotional satisfaction.
He seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, does Sword Master like things like flowers and plants?"
Yuan Zhi was a little unhappy and asked subconsciously: "Why are you asking about him all of a sudden?"
But he soon realized that his attitude was inappropriate, and said, "I don't know what Master likes or dislikes."
"This is my gift to my uncle as a junior. It is not a rare treasure. My master and his friends may have given me something better. So I would like to ask you to take a look at it for me. If Sword Master is not interested in it, you don't have to show it off for me."
Lin Zhi took out a spiritual plant from the small flowerpot from the jade pendant. This was a combination of the Wuqing grass and the Qianxin white flower that he cultivated. It had the effect of clearing the mind and soothing the nerves. It was considered a mid-grade spiritual plant and not a rare thing. The only special thing was that it was made by him.
Yuan Zhi agreed promptly, put the flower into the mustard seed, and discussed other issues with Lin Zhi, not wanting to spend too much time on Ting Yan.
I heard that the original realm has been almost exhausted after they entered it several times, Yuan Zhi is about to build his foundation, and Lin Zhi is currently at the seventh level of Qi training.
"I heard from Senior Sister Xi that a leader will lead a team to the Low Spirit Realm soon. Shall we go and see it together?"
Yuan Zhi has sent out an invitation, but he is not only going to enter the secret realm.
Lin Zhi thought about it and nodded.
Since we have made an agreement, let’s say goodbye for now.
Yuan Zhi returned to Wujian Mountain, preparing to build his foundation as soon as possible.
Different from the spring scenery of Yunwu Mountain, the snow on the top of Wujian Mountain seems to have never melted.
Ting Yan watched his apprentice practicing sword and building his foundation. Until Yuan Zhi successfully built his foundation and was ready to leave Wujian Mountain for the lower spiritual realm, Ting Yan did not wait for a single word from him.
"Did you forget to tell me something?"
Tingyan reminded him patiently, his gentle and handsome face could not hide his sickness, and there was also a hint of coolness on it.
The young man in black looked at him with a sword in his arms, his meaning was obvious.
The deception of the split soul actually aroused Tingyan's interest.
There was nothing strange about a magical flower to him, but it was not right that something that belonged to him was hidden away.
"You can give me the things that others have asked you to deliver."
From Tingyan's cave, one can overlook the Wujian Mountain training platform.
The young man in white and the young man in black looked at each other, with a hint of tension in their eyes.
Ting Yan discovered that even after he pointed it out, Yuan Zhi did not feel guilty at all.
The soul stripped of love and hate does not know what is right or wrong, what is propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame, and only acts according to its nature.
It turns out that love and hate are all filled with strong selfish desires.
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