Chapter 30 Qingwei Xianyun has a plan
Lingxiang sorted through the clutter in the house. Even though she had sent Long Qi and the others to move the large items that day, there were still some small things that needed sorting. Looking at Maidong sighing at the table, she felt that she really couldn't rely on him at all.
"I say, you've already learned seven or eight of my senior brother's medical skills, but you're still a Taoist disciple after all. Why don't you go practice martial arts or meditation in broad daylight? Instead, you spend all day here at Qingwei Peak daydreaming about love and romance? What's the reason?"
Lingxiang complained, but Maidong seemed not to hear her. She continued to twist her braids, or sit with her face propped up, or lower her head and smile slightly.
"Once I have finished cleaning up Xianyunju, I will definitely ask Senior Brother Fuyin whether he will take care of this cabbage that has been growing for many years and is about to be eaten by someone else."
When Master Fuyin was mentioned, Maidong came back to his senses.
"Don't go gossip to my master. If he knew about this matter, he would never let it go."
"Oh my, my! It's not even a matter of time!" Lingxiang scoffed in her usual serpentine voice, like a master in a troupe. "Look at what you're saying. What horoscope are you talking about? Do you know where she lives, if she's married, or who's in her family? You're talking like it's about to get married, and you're not even shy!"
Mai Dong was about to retort when Ling Xiang continued, "Besides, since he has already worshipped Yuan Qing, he must have the intention to cultivate the Dao. How do you know if he will cultivate in seclusion like your master, or become a Fire-dwelling Taoist?"
After hearing what she said, Maidong was speechless - judging from his words and actions that day, he seemed to be free of desires and devoted to the Tao. If that was true, then wouldn't he be wishful thinking?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help feeling lost. She stood up dejectedly and pretended to help Lingxiang pack up her things to hide the loss on her face.
"Pfft!" Lingxiang couldn't help but laugh when she saw her like this.
Forget it, this little girl is just beginning to fall in love and is not very worldly-wise, so I’d better not tease her.
"After years of practicing Taoism, you can't even read faces? I'm afraid you're just too embarrassed!"
Upon hearing this, Maidong suddenly looked up at Lingxiang.
"Although that man was cold and taciturn, he had a twinkle in his eye. It was clear that he still had something to desire in this world. And looking at how he treated Zhao Wuyang, I think he still had some emotions in his heart. He was definitely not a pure cultivator."
"Are you serious? In just a short period of time, you have seen all this so clearly?" Mai Dong was skeptical, but he was very happy in his heart.
"Tsk tsk tsk~" Lingxiang smacked her lips to express her dissatisfaction, "After all, I am also your ninth master's aunt, one of the nine sons of Yuanqing."
"Tsk! That was in the past! A hero never brags about his past achievements. You gave up that title a long time ago."
"Hey, how can you say that!" Lingxiang said angrily, "I'm not a hero, I'm just a weak woman."
Maidong glanced at her with a look of contempt - if she were a weak willow, the wind would have to blow around her, otherwise she would not know how she was being plotted against.
"But then again, it's not certain whether you two are destined to be together." Lingxiang changed the subject, causing Maidong to shudder.
"You're at least a disciple of a sect that handles punishments, but the sword moves I saw him use yesterday...tsk tsk tsk...his talent is truly mediocre. I'm afraid there's no hope for promotion."
I knew this damn girl had something else to say.
"We grew up together. I thought you were a bad guy. Just say what you want to say. There's no need to beat around the bush." Maidong rolled his eyes and said.
"I heard that Senior Brother Fuyin has a set of Dragon-Entwining Sword Technique..."
"Stop, stop!" Before Lingxiang could finish, Maidong spoke up, "I heard from my master that the sword technique was entrusted to him by a deceased friend. If I meet the descendants of that family in the future, I will return it to them."
"They say it's fate, but whether we can meet is still uncertain. Even if we meet face to face, we can't know if he is the so-called descendant. If we don't meet, will he rot in your master's library?"
"That won't do. If the master finds out, he'll punish me by making me copy the Tai Su Jing again!" Mai Dong shuddered as she remembered the last time she secretly took the Su Wen, a treasured copy from Fu Yin Zhenren's collection, and accidentally dropped it into the foot washing water. When the master found out, he punished her to copy the Tai Su Jing three hundred times.
"No, no! Absolutely not!" Maidong shook his head firmly.
"Hey~" Lingxiang sighed sarcastically, which made her shudder again - judging from the tone of this damn girl, she must be up to some bad idea again.
"Originally, judging by Xinyi's swordplay, I do have a copy of 'Water-Breaking Art' that matches his chopping and slashing technique, but if I give it to him, wouldn't I be making a losing deal? Oh, forget it, forget it. It's fate. I'll just leave it to fate!"
As expected!
"For so many years, whenever you speak in this tone, you must be doing something bad in a roundabout way! As long as you stick your butt out, the west room will be in trouble!" Maidong cursed angrily.
Seeing her like this, Lingxiang knew that she agreed, and hurriedly sat down beside her.
"Oh~ It's the same with you. Thanks, thanks!"
These two mischievous devils, one relying on the protection of their senior brothers, the other on the favor of their master, did a lot of bad things in the mountains when they were young. I still remember that time when Lingxiang was testing the medicine, or Maidong managed to slip it into Elder Zhaoming's food, which ended up causing Elder Zhaoming to suffer from diarrhea all night and was so weak that he couldn't get out of bed for several days.
"When are we going to steal?" Maidong rolled his eyes and asked helplessly.
"Tsk! How can you call it stealing when it comes to cultivation?" Lingxiang smacked her lips and said seriously, "I'm just borrowing it for a few days of study. I'll return it after I'm done! The first martial arts performance is coming soon, so I'm afraid it's too late. But the day of the performance is perfect. Although your master has closed the door, several elders are here, so he definitely can't be absent. Then..."
"You care so much about Long Qi, do you really just treat him as your disciple?" Mai Dong suddenly asked seriously without waiting for her to finish her words.
Lingxiang was startled when she heard this and lowered her head in silence. Seeing her like this, Maidong guessed that there must be something hidden.
"Whether it's what happened today or the night exploration a few days ago, this Seven Star Dragon Abyss is no ordinary object. I don't know the origins of that sword, but as you said, you are a cultivator after all. Even though the sword is sealed in its sheath, its spiritual energy is hard to conceal. It must be a spirit residing within it."
Having said this, Lingxiang still remained silent, with her head lowered as if she was thinking about something.
"We've been sisters for so many years, can't you even tell me?"
After asking this question, Maidong looked at her steadily. Lingxiang seemed heartless on weekdays, but those were just minor matters. If there was really any difficulty, she would endure it alone and would never let others know easily.
Just like her monastic path.
"I just..." Lingxiang looked up at Maidong with a bright smile, "I want someone to help me take care of the herb garden."
…
Since that day, Long Qi practiced more diligently, and was extremely focused every time he practiced sword. Although he still couldn't do it smoothly, he still tried his best. Even Xinyi was surprised by his change.
——Dad, Mom, and brothers, now that I am a Taoist, I will practice diligently from now on. When I have learned enough, I will definitely go down the mountain and kill my enemies to avenge you!
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