Chapter 40: Painstakingly Searching for the Spiritual Incense
After Maidong asked this question, Xinyi felt even more uneasy.
There was a fierce look in Maidong's eyes, like a beast hunting for prey, while Lingxiang was at ease, like a beast king waiting to enjoy his prey, staring at him with narrowed eyes.
This scene made him swallow his saliva, but it seemed like there was something stuck in his throat - could it be that all women in the world are so fierce nowadays?
"That's not something I'm confused about." Xinyi replied with forced composure.
"Nothing to be confused about?" Lingxiang pinched her chin and pondered, "That would be strange..."
"What's so strange about it?" Maidong was very confused after hearing this: Xinyi's aptitude is pretty good, so even if there is no problem with her cultivation, it can't be said to be strange. What kind of trick is Lingxiang up to?
"Although I'm not good at fighting, the 'Water Breaking Art' comes from Qingwei Peak, and I've already memorized every move. It's not particularly profound, but if used well, it can naturally be considered a superior technique." Lingxiang suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Xinyi, her eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. "However, if you practice this art with the soft sword you are using now, it will not go smoothly."
Xinyi was shocked when she heard this.
Could it be that he was overthinking it? Lingxiang's words seemed to have a hidden meaning.
"What do you mean? Why can't Xinyi just go his way?" Mai Dong got anxious when he heard this. "Could it be that you said it was suitable for him to practice, but you were just being perfunctory? I even went to the trouble of stealing the book for you."
This damn girl really can't even mention anything bad about Xinyi.
Lingxiang rolled her eyes and said, "Of course I wouldn't fool anyone. The other day I saw him wielding his sword, and it was indeed in line with the 'Water Breaking Art'. However, the 'Water Breaking Art' is not suitable for practicing with a long sword, let alone a soft sword."
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It was already three quarters past midnight when I came out of the outer disciples' courtyard. The sun had set in the west, but because the road was on the south side of the mountain, I couldn't see the sunset glow. Only faint golden rays could be seen between the outlines of the mountain peaks. But in a moment, even the sunset glow completely darkened, leaving only a sky full of stars and a full moon, which seemed to be telling a story, and also seemed to be sighing.
Maidong couldn't see Lingxiang's face clearly, nor did she know her expression, but her years of friendship told her that this girl must be hiding something in her heart - just now in the courtyard, she was only concerned about Xinyi, but now thinking about it, Lingxiang seemed to be exploring something in her words.
Seeing Lingxiang wrapped in a cotton coat and looking thoughtful in front of him, he was about to ask something, but unexpectedly she spoke first.
"I didn't know that Fifth Senior Brother had such a hobby. It's sunset now, and he's still following people silently. What is he trying to do?"
Uncle Zhaoming?
Maidong looked back and saw an old man walking out with great strides. Although he couldn't see his face clearly, his figure was the same as that of Master Zhaoming.
"It's been a long time since I came down the mountain, and my five senses have become much sharper." This voice was indeed that of Master Zhao Ming.
Maidong hurriedly bowed and saluted, and Master Zhaoming gave him a light support, saying, "No need to be so polite."
"I have something to say to your nun. You go to Qiuyun Peak first, and I will send her back later." Master Zhaoming said as he took out a square piece of paper from his sleeve, chanted a rhyme, and folded it several times until it became a paper boat, which he then handed to Maidong.
Maidong leaned forward, took the paper boat with both hands, and threw it toward the edge of the cliff. It glowed brightly, then transformed into a large ship, floating in the air. She then leaped onto the paper boat, turned around, and bowed once more to Master Zhaoming. Master Zhaoming waved his hand gently, and the paper boat flew steadily toward Prison Cloud Peak, disappearing moments later.
"It's been many years since we last met. Fifth brother's shapeshifting skills have become more and more sophisticated. I think our master's technique will soon be passed down to the next generation." Lingxiang joked with a smile on her face.
After hearing this, Master Zhao Ming looked helpless. Only a heartless girl like Lingxiang would dare to make such a joke as the master did.
"I'm looking for you this time because I need your help with something." Master Zhao Ming stretched out his hand and gestured for Lingxiang to walk while he spoke.
"That's quite strange. How can I possibly help Fifth Brother now? Not to mention helping you, I'm afraid I don't even have the ability to teach you."
When Master Zhaoming heard this, he knew that Lingxiang was worried about Linglong again. He pretended not to know and continued talking.
"Among the outer sect, there is a disciple named Cheng Yu, who is diligent and hardworking, and has won my heart."
Cheng Qi? The disciple with the unrestrained sword moves?
Lingxiang's mind flashed back to the man from the martial arts arena that day. He was indeed quite remarkable. "Fifth Senior Brother has a profound cultivation and many years of practice, but he has only a few disciples. It's rare that this man has caught Fifth Senior Brother's eye. I wonder how many lifetimes of cultivation he's accumulated," Lingxiang said as she began to descend the mountain. "But if that's the case, I'll just take him in for training after the three trials. What's it got to do with me?"
"That's what I planned. But now he has a deep knot in his heart. If he can't be relieved soon, I'm afraid he will become a demon in his heart when he enters Taoism in the future." Master Zhao Ming sighed as he followed Lingxiang.
"A knot in your heart? You're still so young, and haven't even started on your cultivation journey yet, what knot could you possibly have?"
Hearing Lingxiang say this, Master Zhaoming just found it funny - so young? This Chengqi must be more than a year or two older than Lingxiang.
Although he thought so in his heart, he did not show it on his face.
"You were his judge during their first martial arts performance. I heard that he often mentioned you to others afterward."
"Oh? This Cheng Yu, could it be that he wants to join my Qingwei Peak?" Lingxiang joked, "I might not be able to control him. That size, wow..."
Master Zhao Ming naturally understood the implication of her words and just smiled and shook his head.
"I see he's quite convinced of you. You two are not much different in age. Why don't you go and counsel him on my behalf? I think the results will be excellent."
Hearing this, Lingxiang's mind raced, her thoughts turning in a thousand directions. She paused for a moment, then turned to gaze intently at Master Zhaoming. Her eyes gleamed, dimming even the stars.
Seeing her like this, Master Zhao Ming thought to himself that something was wrong—this girl! Could it be that she has taken a fancy to one of his treasures again?
"Look, Fifth Brother, I've also been walking down the mountain for a long time, and my business is pretty good. Of course, I can't afford to lose money in this business. Now that you want me to do something for you, you can't be so bossy and ask me to do something for free. There's a saying that when you get money from others, you can help them avoid disasters. I'm also saving your future apprentice from trouble. Since he's your apprentice, shouldn't you, as their master, give me some benefits?"
After going down the mountain for a long time, I didn't learn anything else but I counted all the materialistic spirits at the foot of the mountain.
"What do you want?" Master Zhao Ming said with a sad face.
"I heard that Fifth Senior Brother got a Fire Spirit Pearl a few years ago. I'm not greedy, so why don't you lend it to me to play with for a few years? I'll return it to you when I get tired of it. How about that?"
As expected!
"That's a treasure I finally got after subduing the Fire Qilin with great effort. You're asking for it too casually. I have the Mermaid Pearl, the Suihou Pearl, and other treasures. You can pick any one you want. I'll leave this Fire Spirit Pearl to you, Senior Brother."
"I also have the Mermaid Pearl. Although the Suihou Pearl is a treasure, it is also an ordinary object. It is useless to have it. Since Fifth Senior Brother is reluctant to give it up, then forget it. It's just Chengqi..." Lingxiang said while twisting her braids.
"Wait..." Master Zhao Ming twisted his head and closed his eyes tightly, as if in great pain. "Okay! I'll give it to you!"
This apprentice is really not cheap!
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