Find fault with Baili
Jing Xu chuckled, "I don't live in the disciples' dormitory, I live in Linlang Garden."
"Linlang Garden? You live next door to me?!" It turned out that he was the one who had recently moved into the empty house next door.
"It turns out that Senior Sister Yu lived in Qingyao Garden."
This guy is incredibly powerful; he's a rich second-generation heir who lives in a detached villa belonging to the Yingtian Sect.
Yu Zhu touched her nose. "Alright, I was just being presumptuous. We really are going to go together."
"No, not at all. I do care about Senior Sister Yu," Jing Xu said with a slight smile.
Yu Zhu remained silent, lifted her foot and walked forward. Normally she could use magic to quickly return, but today her spiritual power was exhausted, so she could only walk. Jing Xu took a few big steps and followed behind her.
On the way, Yu Zhu thought Jing Xu would ask her why she had overdrawn her spiritual power, and she had already prepared the same explanation she had used many times before—it was due to an old injury. But he didn't ask, which saved her the trouble of explaining.
Back at Qingyao Garden, Yuzhu collapsed onto the bed, rolled herself up in the blankets, and sank into the darkness. When she opened her eyes, all she saw was gloom, and a moment of bewilderment washed over her. Why is it so dark? Weren't there any lights?
With a snap of her fingers, Yu Zhu lit the lamp in the room.
Yu Zhu sensed the flow of spiritual energy again. Jing Xu next door was cultivating again. Not only was he a rich second-generation, but he was also a master of cultivation. There was hope for him to inherit his master's cultivation technique. However, Yu Zhu was about to enter the melodramatic story of the fairy of the Eastern Clan and the emperor of the capital.
The next day, when Yuzhu went out, there was no one left next door. Yuzhu shook her head. She woke up early and went to bed late. Why does the cultivation world exploit students like this? Fortunately, it is the cultivation world, so it does not affect the development of people's physical fitness.
Over the next few days, Senior Sister Yu followed her teaching plan, keeping a firm grip on the teaching progress. Apart from the lecture hall, she had no other interaction with Jing Xu, but she could often feel the flow of spiritual energy next door.
After the workday ended, Senior Sister Yu welcomed her weekend. Back then, she had fought hard to get the five-day work week and two-day weekend from the sect leader, but now, she felt that attending one class a day was no big deal. Her days were really boring, and she spent all her time lying around.
The communication jade tablet flashed, and a notice from the leadership arrived: In six days, representatives from various regions will be coming to Yingtian Sect to discuss important matters. The entire sect is requested to prepare. A meeting? An inter-sect meeting, no less! This was the first time Yu Zhu had ever seen anything like it.
Yu Zhu was contemplating whether to join in the fun when she sensed the fluctuations of spiritual energy next door. "That kid is really hardworking," she thought, "but I should remind him to buy a spiritual energy shield next time. He's disturbing the peace."
As the spiritual energy grew denser, Yu Zhu gradually sensed something was wrong. "Bang!" Suddenly, a loud noise came from next door.
What the hell? Can you really go into qi deviation while practicing qi cultivation?
Yu Zhu hurried out the door, leaped onto the wall between the two courtyards, peeked inside, and seeing no one in the yard, called out into the house, "Jing Xu? Jing Xu, are you alright?"
There was no answer. Yu Zhu jumped into Jing Xu's yard, took a few steps to the door and knocked a few times. "Jing Xu, am I coming in?"
Before Yu Zhu could even push the door open, the door inside had already been opened. They were quite close, and Yu Zhu could smell Jing Xu's faint fragrance.
"Are you alright?" Yu Zhu took two steps back and looked Jing Xu up and down. Apart from his clothes and hair being a little disheveled, he seemed fine, but—"You've reached the Foundation Establishment stage?!"
Jing Xu smiled helplessly, "That's probably true. I didn't expect the Foundation Establishment commotion to be so big, disturbing Senior Sister Yu."
Yu Zhu cast a cleansing spell on Jing Xu, restoring him to his original elegant and refined appearance. "There was no disturbance, it's good that you're alright. You are truly gifted, able to produce such an effect even at the Foundation Establishment stage."
Jing Xu looked puzzled. Yu Zhu said, "Ordinary people don't explode when they reach the Foundation Establishment stage. You probably have too much spiritual energy that's vying to squeeze into your body."
As Yu Zhu spoke, she frowned. Jing Xu was always ahead of the teaching schedule, and there were many classes that were no longer necessary. What should they do?
"Alright, since you're alright, I'll go back and make dinner."
Jingxu: "Senior Sister Yu, don't you practice fasting? I can't fast yet, so why don't you stay and have a meal with me?"
"No need, thank you." I've heard of students eating at their teachers' homes, but it's rare to hear of teachers eating at their students' homes.
Yu Zhu walked out, and Jing Xu intended to see her to the door, but as they reached the courtyard, Yu Zhu suddenly spun around and climbed onto the wall, saying, "You go ahead with your work, bye-bye."
Jing Xu was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but chuckle. Senior Sister Yu seemed a little confused.
The weekend ended, and Sister Yu went to work on time.
"As you all probably know, people from all over the world will be coming to our sect for a meeting this weekend. This week, we will be teaching about the major forces in the cultivation world. The cultivation world is divided into forces based on region. Some are governed by sects, such as Guiyi Sect. Some have formed towns, such as Thousand Peaks City. Some are ruled by clans, such as the Baili Clan. In short, the ownership of power varies from place to place."
"What about our sect?" a disciple asked.
"The Yingtian Sect was established by a group of seniors from all sides in accordance with the will of Heaven after the sudden closure of the divine path and the chaos that followed in the cultivation world. It is responsible for maintaining order in this world and punishing evil..."
In Yu Zhu's view, Ying Tian Sect is similar to the United Nations in some ways, and the disciples she is currently teaching may very well become the "peacekeeping force" of the cultivation world in the future.
Senior Sister Yu diligently spent another week imparting knowledge before receiving a notice from the sect leader that she would also be attending the meeting. Well, she had originally wanted to ask the sect leader how to deal with Jing Xu, who was already at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage after only two weeks of cultivation, a significant blow to his fellow disciples.
In the Yingtian Hall, after a morning of meetings, Yuzhu felt extremely uncomfortable. Because of her status as the former sect leader's personal disciple, she sat in a rather conspicuous position, and people kept glancing at her for no apparent reason. According to the original owner's memories, she had met some of the people present a few times eighteen years ago, but they were not well acquainted.
What made Yu Zhu even more upset was that her original body's senior brothers and sisters would occasionally cast curious glances at her. They had known her for a hundred years, and because of this, Yu Zhu moved away from her original body's residence, fearing that they would discover that she was not the original body.
The meeting finally ended. Yu Zhu came out of the hall and led Jing Xu in. She had already told Jing Xu to wait at the entrance of Yingtian Hall when the meeting ended, and the two of them would go find the sect leader together.
When the two entered the hall, the sect leader was talking to his disciple, who was also Yu Zhu's senior brother and sister.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the three stopped their discussion.
Senior Sister Jing Shu teased, "A-Zhu disappeared as soon as it was over, how come she's back again?"
Yu Zhu gave an awkward laugh, "Ha, I had something to discuss with the sect leader. Oh, you guys are still busy."
Senior Brother Changyou looked at Jingxu and asked, "And who is this?"
"He is a newly initiated disciple named Jingxu," Yuzhu introduced. "This is Senior Sister Jingshu, and this is Senior Brother Changyou."
Jingxu greeted them in turn.
"What brings you here with Jingxu?" the sect leader asked.
“Jingxu has only been a disciple for a little over ten days and he’s already almost at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. His cultivation progress is much faster than other disciples. Do you think we should adjust Jingxu’s teaching methods?”
Upon hearing this, both Jing and Shu were surprised. Changyou showed no emotion, but Jingshu looked Jingxu up and down and said bluntly, "So fast! This kid's talent is too strong."
The sect leader seemed to have expected this, "In that case, Yuzhu, you can teach Jingxu the Wind and Snow Technique first. Jingxu, you don't need to attend some unnecessary classes. Focus on improving your cultivation."
Yu Zhu nodded, "Then I'll tutor you one-on-one, and the payment..."
The sect leader's forehead twitched twice, and he said irritably, "You won't be shortchanged on your reward."
Jing Shu chuckled softly, "A-Zhu has become much more lively over the years, and sometimes she values gold and jade very much."
Afraid of being recognized as not being the original owner of the body, Yu Zhu quickly explained, "I can't leave the sect, and it always costs money to ask someone to bring things back."
Changyou sighed, "Azhu, no one says you can't leave the sect."
There's no rule against it, but Yu Zhu's martial arts skills aren't strong enough. It's dangerous for her to go out casually in the cultivation world, so she has to play it safe if possible.
"Alright, Yuzhu, Jingxu, go back and focus on your cultivation," the sect leader interrupted.
"Yes." The two took their leave.
On the way back, Jingxu saw that Yuzhu was looking dejected and took the initiative to speak up: "Thank you for going to the trouble for me today, Senior Sister Yu."
Yu Zhu looked up at Jing Xu, who was standing next to her, and said, "No need to be so polite. You are my student, and this is what I should do. Even if I don't mention it, the sect leader will bring it up sooner or later when he comes to see you."
"Then I must thank Senior Sister Yu for bringing forward this time."
Jingxu's tone became even more sincere, and Yuzhu really thought she had done something big.
“Actually, the sect leader should be coming to urge us to make progress soon. Today’s meeting said that the seal on Bi’an Gorge is unstable and some demons have escaped. The Wind and Snow Technique and the Mirage Array are both very powerful techniques.” Yu Zhu explained the two techniques to Jing Xu as they walked.
After listening, Jing Xu said, "Then it seems that these two techniques are indeed very difficult."
Yes, Yu Zhu nodded inwardly. The Wind and Snow Technique required immense spiritual power and was filled with murderous intent. In her memory, her original master was not a warlike person, so how did he create such a sword technique? The Mirage Array required even more precise control of spiritual power.
However, Yu Zhu still wanted to encourage her student, "But with your strong aptitude and diligent practice, you are very likely to achieve something great. We can start by learning the Mirage Array. Most disciples are quite good at it, and it's relatively easy to get started with..."
"Who dares to be so arrogant! The Mirage Array is easy to obtain?"
An angry voice pierced the air. The two turned around and saw a man dressed in white brocade robes. Upon seeing the lotus pattern embroidered with silver thread on his clothes, Yuzhu realized that he was a member of the Baili clan.
In fact, the Mirage Array originated from the Baili Clan, and the original owner's master, Immortal Venerable Qiongfang, was also from the Baili Clan, later joining the Yingtian Sect. Logically speaking, only Yuzhu in the Yingtian Sect could cultivate the Mirage Array, but the sect leader required her to teach the other disciples, and she couldn't disobey her leader's orders.
Of course, she also asked her superiors if teaching this was a problem. Jing Shu said that almost the entire cultivation world knew the cultivation secrets of the Mirage Array.
“Fellow Daoist misunderstands. What I mean is that compared to the Wind and Snow Technique, the Mirage Array is slightly easier to learn, not that it is really easy to learn.” Yu Zhu pinched a gap between his thumb and forefinger to prove that it was “slightly”.
"So it was you." The man said cryptically.
He knows the original owner of this body? Oh no, I should have taken notes on who was in the meeting.
A hint of panic flashed in Yu Zhu's eyes. "Yes, it was me. It was all a misunderstanding. We'll be going now."
Yu Zhu grabbed Jing Xu's wrist, turned around and ran a few steps, when a white shadow flashed by and appeared in front of them.
"Don't you remember me? I'm Bailiqu."
Bailiqu?
“I know, I know, the second young master of the Baili family.”
"We only met once, so it's normal not to remember."
“Yes, that’s only human nature.” Yu Zhu smiled, expressing her deep agreement.
“But your senior sister—” Baili Qu changed the subject, “said that everyone in your Yingtian Sect now knows the Mirage Array, and is even a bit better than our Baili Clan.”
Senior sister?! What nonsense is she spouting outside?
"No way! Senior Sister is exaggerating. We'll be lucky to learn even a fraction of the Mirage Array."
“Actually, I wanted to spar with Fellow Daoist Yu when he first showed his talent eighteen years ago, but I was busy with the war against the Demon Clan at the time,” Baili Qu said nostalgically. “Now that we’ve met, it’s a good opportunity to have a match.”
What? !
"Fellow Daoist Baili, this is unacceptable! My old injuries haven't healed yet..."
Before Yu Zhu could finish speaking, Bai Li Qu conjured a sword out of thin air. This man doesn't understand human language, so who would want to fight him?
Yu Zhu looked around and saw that there was no one else there except the three of them. It turned out that this person was deliberately blocking her way!
"Jingxu, go find the sect leader quickly, hurry," Yuzhu whispered.
Upon seeing this, Jingxu immediately lifted his leg.
"Fellow Daoist Yu, draw your sword."
"A sword? I don't have a sword! I don't have a sword!" Yu Zhu shouted. She really couldn't stand this person who was talking to himself!
Now he seemed to listen to her. He frowned and Yu Zhu breathed a sigh of relief. Could he stop hitting her?
Suddenly, several streams of spiritual energy shot out from Bailiqu, and a feeling of weightlessness washed over Yuzhu. Yuzhu blinked reflexively, only to find a vast expanse of yellow sand before her eyes. She was doomed.
"Senior Sister Yu, this is..."
A familiar voice came from behind her, and Yu Zhu turned around abruptly, "Didn't you leave?"
"I don't know either. I hadn't run far when things turned into this. Is this a mirage formation?" Jing Xu wondered.
Yu Zhu looked utterly dejected. She should have taught him the Swift Movement Technique and Flying Technique first.
"Yes, this is the mirage array constructed by Bailiqu."
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