Chu Lu had actually noticed that there was something fishy about Lou Kongyu's background when he was in the mortal world.
Putting aside the idea of spiritual roots, which are one in a million in the mortal world, the cold poison on his body and the soul beads he carries are obviously from the world of cultivation.
However, it was only later that he discovered that Lou Kongyu's background might be related to himself, or more precisely, to Linghua Daojun.
Chu Lu didn't have any clear evidence for this guess, but it was too "coincidental" and too "appropriate".
Whether it was because the soul orb carrying his remnant soul happened to be in this child's body, or because the child's physique became more and more compatible with it as he grew older.
When Chu Lu was teaching swordsmanship, he would occasionally possess Lou Kongyu's body to demonstrate.
Borrowing someone else's body inevitably makes one feel uncomfortable, and Chu Lu also felt constrained at first. However, the child's body was adapting to the way his spiritual power was running at a very fast speed, like a natural container, a body specially created for people to take over.
Even with the huge difference in the strength of their spiritual consciousness, Chu Lu only needs to think about it to completely take over this body for his own use.
Although Chu Lu had no intention of doing so, after discovering the problem, he would almost never make any moves to possess someone. But this was obviously only a temporary solution and would only become more and more dangerous if left alone.
Therefore, in recent years, in addition to practicing under Chu Lu's guidance, Lou Kongyu has also been exploring his own life experience.
The latter is particularly difficult, after all, there are no clues and we cannot make a big fuss.
After Chu Lu thought about it, he simply asked Lou Kongyu to start investigating the cold poison in his body.
One of the reasons why "Shuangyan" has been extinct in the world of cultivation for so long is that the materials are hard to find. Whether it is the Shuangyan flower as the main medicine or the thousand-year-old chalcedony as the medicine guide, they are both materials that can be called treasures in the world of cultivation.
The former is the most precious treasure of Hanshui Palace, while the latter, as the main ingredient of Breaking Barrier Pill, is controlled by almost all major sects.
So after Lou Kongyu's cultivation level improved a little, Chu Lu sent people to Linzhou where the Hanshui Palace was located.
Logically speaking, in Lou Kongyu's situation, joining Hanshui Palace is the best option.
But unfortunately, because of the martial arts, Hanshui Palace only accepts... female disciples.
Although cultivators can reshape their bodies after practicing the Nascent Soul stage, Chu Lu also knows that there are several kinds of pill recipes that can have similar effects. But it's just an investigation of one's life experience, and Chu Lu won't let someone sacrifice to such an extent.
Moreover, the records about the sect's treasures are far from being visible to a newly-initiated disciple. Even if one enters, it is probably difficult to gain anything in a year or two. The efficiency is worrying. It is better to inquire about some information in Linzhou.
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Over the years, it’s not that I have gained nothing—
For example, three hundred years ago, the disciple of the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace betrayed the sect, and the Hanshui Palace used all its power to hunt him down.
Although there are many disciples in a large sect, it is inevitable that there are good and bad people. However, the direct disciples are different, especially the direct disciples of the master of a sect. They are almost the designated candidates for the next master. Most of them grew up in the sect since childhood. The sect is their home and the sect master is their elder.
Would anyone betray their family and their parents?
Yes, but definitely not many, so few that there are only a few cases recorded even in the world of cultivation.
The biggest incident was when Chu Lu rebelled against Taihua Sect.
However, his situation at that time was different. After all, he was not a direct disciple of the sect leader, but the leader of Taihua Sect - the leader of the number one sect in the world of cultivation who fell into the path of evil, and even before that he had colluded with the evil cultivators for many years, which caused an uproar in the world of cultivation. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was hunted down by the entire cultivation world.
Compared to Chu Lu back then, the pressure faced by this direct disciple of Hanshui Palace was much smaller, but he also caused quite a stir in Linzhou, otherwise it wouldn't have been hundreds of years, and with Hanshui Palace deliberately suppressing rumors, it wouldn't have been possible to find out something until now.
According to rumors, the female disciple not only betrayed the sect, but also stole the sect's treasures before leaving.
In terms of the intensity of the pursuit, Chu Lu felt that this rumor was still worth believing.
As for the stolen treasures...
After all, Hanshui Palace occupied the entire Linzhou and was a well-known large sect in the cultivation world. There were many treasures in the sect. However, if it was the greatest treasure, it would only be the "Severe Frost Flower" that was used as the sect's emblem.
But even though he had clues, it was still a bit difficult for Lou Kongyu, who had no power or influence, to investigate.
After all, this involved a scandal in the sect, so the Hanshui Palace naturally tried their best to calm the aftermath. However, with the other party's control over Linzhou, I'm afraid that in another one or two hundred years, this matter would really be unknown to anyone. In this case, it was really difficult for Lou Kongyu to investigate.
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Lou Kongyu was walking in the streets and markets of Linzhou.
Three years have passed since he arrived in Linzhou, and even his cultivation has stabilized at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. However, until now, he still has no clue about his life experience or the cold poison in his body.
Although the senior immortal told him not to worry too much, Lou Kongyu was still a little discouraged after having gained nothing for such a long time.
There were many female cultivators wearing the aqua-blue uniforms of Hanshui Palace disciples walking around him. As Lou Kongyu watched them, his thoughts drifted away and he began to seriously consider ways to enter Hanshui Palace.
Chu Lu vaguely realized what this kid was thinking: "..."
...That's not necessary.
Lou Kongyu was distracted while walking and didn't pay much attention to the road until he almost bumped into someone. He suddenly woke up and was about to apologize. However, when he saw the person in front of him clearly, he was stunned for a moment, "Sister Yanyan?!...Sister Ruan?"
It was Mu Yanyan and Ruan Chang who had not seen each other for several years after they parted in Lanyuan.
At that time, several people stayed in the secret realm for nearly a month. In the end, they worked together to deal with the demon-possessed monk who had used something in the secret realm, causing his cultivation to skyrocket and almost exploded to death. He had completely lost his mind. They could be considered to have a friendship that understood each other and had gone through hardships together.
When Mu Yanyan learned that Lou Kongyu was a casual cultivator without any sect or school, she even thought of pulling him into the Taihua Sect. However, she was rejected by Lou Kongyu, who had already vaguely sensed the immortal senior's subtle attitude towards the Taihua Sect.
The three of them did not force it. After all, considering Lou Kongyu's age at the time, it was almost impossible for him to deliberately conceal anything.
What's more, later they faced the demonic monk whose cultivation level increased rapidly and jumped two major realms. With Shen Jingzhi injured again, the four of them, plus Qian Chen who was watching the fun from behind and was still involved, these five little guys only managed to deal with the monk with the help of Chu Lu.
The three people from Taihua Sect also knew of Chu Lu's existence.
It should be said that I had suspected it before, but it was only after this attack that it was confirmed. This kind of thing is not uncommon in the world of cultivation. Some high-level spiritual tools will have tool spirits born by chance, and there are also fallen masters who leave behind a legacy and leave a spiritual consciousness in the world to teach disciples...
Although it was not convenient to ask in detail which situation it was because it involved personal matters, it was obvious that Lou Kongyu did have enough ability to protect himself, so the three did not force it.
However, because of this friendship, they have kept in touch over the years.
Speaking of which, even Chu Lu was surprised that the person who had the most contact with Lou Kongyu was Chen Jingzhi, who had the least communication at that time. But considering the swordsmanship that Lou Kongyu practiced, this situation was somewhat reasonable.
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"We just arrived in Linzhou, and we were planning to look for you after we were settled, but we didn't expect to meet by chance."
Mu Yanyan explained and then teased, "What were you thinking about just now? I saw you staring at a Hanshui Palace disciple who had passed by? Kongyu has reached this age, do you want Sister Yanyan to help you...?"
As the years passed, the woman's facial features became more and more beautiful, and she made faces at Lou Kongyu in an unrefined manner.
Lou Kongyu didn't react at first. When he realized what the other party meant, his face flushed red and he stammered, "No... I'm not..."
Mu Yanyan certainly saw Lou Kongyu's predicament, she was just malicious. She teased him for a few more times, until Ruan Chang spoke up to smooth things over, and only then did Lou Kongyu get out of the suffocating situation.
Seeing that Mu Yanyan was still unwilling to give up, Ruan Chang immediately changed the subject and asked, "How are you doing, senior?"
She was naturally asking Chu Lu. Lou Kongyu's correspondence with these people was all under Chu Lu's nose. Sometimes when they encountered some problems, Chu Lu would also help to point out a few things. After a while, these people also directly called Chu Lu "Senior".
After all, they are all disciples of Taihua Sect. As long as their identities are not exposed, Chu Lu is still willing to help and guide them.
Being greeted now, he naturally responded.
Of course, this reply was conveyed by Lou Kongyu.
Although Chu Lu could indeed transmit sound directly, if he left a mark of his spiritual consciousness on the disciples of Taihua Sect, he might be visited by someone with a sword in hand the next day. Chu Lu did not want to get into such trouble.
He probably guessed that the three children had mistaken him for something, and he thought it would be okay for them to continue to misunderstand him.
Sure enough, the other two had no objection to Lou Kongyu's response, and the three of them found a nearby teahouse to exchange updates with each other.
After a few words, Ruan Chang suddenly asked: "Kongyu wants to go to Hanshui Palace, right? It just so happens that we came to Linzhou to deliver the letter to Hanshui Palace. If you want, why not go with us?"
Lou Kongyu couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise, as if wondering how Ruan Chang guessed his thoughts.
The female cultivator with soft features winked at him secretly with a playful look in her eyes.
Lou Kongyu was stunned for a moment, then he remembered that after Ruan Chang discovered the cold poison in his body, she offered to help.
——Sister Ruan, did you...discover something?
It would be great to be able to enter Hanshui Palace, but he was a little hesitant.
He asked uncertainly, "Will there be any problem? I am a male cultivator."
Ruan Chang couldn't help but burst out laughing when she heard this.
She explained: "Hanshui Palace only accepts female disciples because of the practice method, but it is not to the point of not allowing male practitioners to come."
She paused, then smiled, "Senior Brother Shen was sent by Uncle Xie to get the Jade Ice Soul some time ago. If it's a coincidence, you might meet him again."
Lou Kongyu suddenly realized.
Some time ago, Chen Jingzhi did tell him that he was coming to Linzhou, but he happened to be chasing a clue and left for a few days at that time, so the two of them happened to miss each other. He just didn't expect that Chen Jingzhi was going to Hanshui Palace.
Since Ruan Chang said so, Lou Kongyu had no intention of refusing this rare convenience and agreed immediately.
But when he looked up, he saw Mu Yanyan turning her head to look at him inquiringly. After meeting Lou Kongyu's gaze, she suddenly laughed teasingly.
Lou Kongyu suddenly thought of the conversation that had just been interrupted.
He quickly said, "Sister Yanyan!! I'm not, I didn't!"
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