Liu Feng and Jiu'er traveled together to Baiyun Temple on Mount Heng in Nanyue.
The two walked side by side along the way, enjoying the refreshing autumn breeze.
The sky was high and the clouds were light. The mountains appeared shrouded in a misty hue in the morning light, and birdsong echoed from time to time in the forest.
The bluestone steps wind their way up, while outside the Taoist temple, the pine trees rustle in the breeze, their gentle rustling soothing the soul.
Jiu'er stood in front of Baiyun Temple, gazing at the familiar gate, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Her master Bai Yaohua's dying words and expectations surged into her heart like a tide. Her eyes reddened slightly, and she murmured softly, "Master, Jiu'er is back."
Upon entering the temple, an older female disciple greeted them with concern in her eyes: "Jiu'er, you're finally back! Where have you been all this time? We were all very worried about you."
As she spoke, the senior sister's gaze swept back and forth over Jiu'er. Then, she turned slightly to the side, her gaze falling on Liu Feng. With graceful demeanor, she gave a slight bow and greeted him with a smile.
Liu Feng returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
Upon hearing of Jiu'er's return, several of her senior sisters rushed over from various places. They were dressed in plain-colored Taoist robes, their garments fluttering, and their steps light and graceful.
Upon seeing Jiu'er from afar, they were taken aback at first, and then exchanged a meaningful glance.
At this moment, Jiu'er's temperament was completely different from before. Not only had her cultivation increased, but she had also gained a sense of composure and confidence.
Clearly, this trip helped her grow a lot.
The third senior sister is the abbess of Baiyun Temple. She is over fifty years old, with a thin face. Although there are a few fine lines at the corners of her eyes, it does not diminish her charm at all. Instead, it adds a touch of the charm that comes with the passage of time.
She strode forward, grabbed Jiu'er's hand, and said with a smile, "Jiu'er, it's been a long time. Your cultivation seems to have improved quite a bit?"
The other senior sisters also gathered around, chiming in with their own words, their eyes darting back and forth between Jiu'er and Liu Feng, full of enthusiasm and curiosity.
Jiu'er nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "Just a little progress."
The senior female students exchanged glances, their eyes revealing surprise and delight, though they didn't say anything explicitly.
Over the years, the situation of Baiyun Temple has deteriorated.
The incense offerings have gradually declined, and resources for spiritual practice have become scarce. Most of the senior female disciples are already quite old, and their cultivation has become difficult to advance further, causing the development of the Taoist temple to stagnate.
Now that Jiu'er's cultivation level has greatly improved, it has undoubtedly brought a glimmer of hope to the Baiyun Temple, which is in dire straits, and given the senior sisters new hope.
Back when Master Bai Yaohua was alive, the senior sisters did not show much affection for this aloof ninth junior sister.
But after experiencing many difficulties and setbacks, the relationship between the female students actually became much closer.
"Senior sisters, why don't we find a place to have a good chat?" Jiu'er suggested with a smile.
Everyone nodded and moved to the tea room of the Taoist temple.
The tea room is small, but it is very elegantly decorated. The room is filled with the aroma of tea, and the refreshing fragrance can make people forget many troubles.
Liu Feng stepped into the tea room, looked around, and after chatting with his fellow disciples, he realized that Baiyun Temple's current situation was truly worrying.
Apart from Jiu'er, who has reached the Qi Gathering stage and is quite remarkable, the cultivation levels of the other senior sisters are really unsatisfactory. Most of them are still at the Sensing stage, with only the Third Senior Sister at the Qi Induction stage.
In such a resource-scarce environment, they faced numerous difficulties in making breakthroughs.
If this continues, the Baiyun Temple, with its long history, will likely soon disappear into the annals of history, eventually turning to dust and being forgotten by people.
Feeling moved, Liu Feng then accompanied Jiu'er and the other senior sisters in discussing the Dao.
This conversation lasted for two days.
Everyone sat together, discussing the path of cultivation and sharing their insights. Although Jiu'er's senior sisters were still relatively new to cultivation, their dedication and passion for the path were truly moving.
It's not that they didn't work hard enough, but that's just the way things are in the cultivation world. Liu Feng's current cultivation level is also thanks to his rebirth.
For someone like Ancestor Yunhai to obtain the Yunhai Pearl and cultivate to the Qi Refining stage is an opportunity that is extremely rare in the cultivation world.
The situation at Baiyun Temple is the norm in the cultivation world today, with many cultivators struggling to find the Dao amidst hardship.
"Jiu'er, your return this time has truly impressed us." A senior sister smiled broadly. "Your Qi Gathering realm has become stable. Given time, you will surely make further progress."
Jiu'er smiled modestly: "Senior sister, you flatter me. I was just lucky."
However, everyone knows that Jiu'er's progress is not just due to luck.
After experiencing a series of hardships, she became stronger and her cultivation improved accordingly.
Liu Feng's arrival undoubtedly provided her with more support and motivation.
Liu Feng recounted his insights and experiences on his cultivation journey, from absorbing and circulating spiritual energy to cultivating and refining his state of mind, every word a gem.
The senior female students listened intently, sometimes frowning in deep thought, sometimes suddenly realizing something, and nodding frequently.
Jiu'er sat to the side, glancing at Liu Feng from time to time, her eyes filled with admiration and respect.
As the current abbess of Baiyun Temple, the third senior sister's cultivation level was mediocre, only at the Qi Induction stage. After her master Bai Yaohua passed the position of abbess to her, she felt immense pressure.
Therefore, she listened with exceptional care to Liu Feng's explanation. Her brow furrowed and relaxed intermittently, as if she were digesting its deeper meaning.
Suddenly, a strange light flashed in the third senior sister's eyes, and she unconsciously closed her eyes.
At this moment, her body trembled slightly, and a faint yet clearly visible spiritual energy fluctuation emanated from her body, like a flower blooming in spring, exuding vitality.
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