Perhaps Li Yiru was not really suitable for metaphysics, and she had wasted a whole night, so she didn't dare to read it again.
Fortunately, there was a description of the art of observing qi in the previous part. After all, there were pictures and annotations, which was very intuitive. Li Yirou finally got a little understanding of it.
Qigong includes palmistry, physiognomy, and the ability to see the aura of others through the third eye. The third eye is essentially the soul slightly separating from the body, leaping into another dimension to observe the world.
However, it was also emphasized that observing oneself was inaccurate, and that observing others and telling them would also damage one's luck and come at an unknown price. Li Yiru only dared to secretly watch others, but could not figure out anything.
The next chapter records merit. It's said that helping deserving beings and gaining the favor of the Heavenly Dao can accumulate merit. Merit can influence a cultivator's luck, improving their fortunes and compensating for damage done by fortune-telling and observing the qi.
But luck is something very mysterious, just like a lottery. No one can win every time, so Li Yiru didn’t take it too seriously at first.
Perhaps because she had learned it before, even though she wasn't paying special attention, at that moment it was as if she had suddenly gained some special vision, and she suddenly saw the light on her own body. But she couldn't successfully see anyone else's.
Therefore, Li Yirou accepted the task of caring for the wind chime trees for the three people in the dormitory without hesitation, saving their lives and gaining their rewards. Otherwise, she would not have so much time to waste on planting trees.
Li Yirou speculated that it was because Taoyuan Mountain was so barren, devoid of life, that saving even one tree would earn her merit. She thought to herself she'd exploited a bug, planting and pulling out trees over and over again, gaining countless golden rays.
But she just thought about it. That was the way of heaven, not a fool. Her life was at stake, so she just wanted to snatch some life, find loopholes, and challenge the rules of heaven, so as not to make Him angry.
After Li Yirou took care of the entire mountain, she practiced swordsmanship and studied formations, leading a peaceful and tranquil life. The dangers of the past seemed far away. But three years passed in the blink of an eye, and too much peace and comfort would slowly wear away her will.
We can't live like this forever.
Disciples like her, who were often non-staff members of the inner and outer sects, were not uncommon within the sect, and wore white clothing. Even within a sect as liberal as the Wuji Palace, there were still stratifications based on clothing. Ultimately, the world of cultivation was one of strength.
Originally, Li Yirou had also looked at some sect missions, but the missions that outer disciples could take on seemed very safe and almost without any danger. However, these missions were a waste of time, so Li Yirou did not accept any of them.
Li Yi and his companions formed their own team to explore the secret realm, so she also had to find a way to get to know more people, get some information, and go out and explore.
Unlike the Western Territory, where there are many monsters in the surrounding mountains, the Central Plains is indeed much safer. Most of the large monsters are tamed pets and will not actively attack people.
The ownerless monsters were driven to the other Hundred Thousand Mountains and secret realms. Cultivators who wanted to gain experience could choose to venture forth. Cultivators who simply desired a peaceful life could choose to live in the capital. They could survive without striving too hard.
Li Yiru was eating while thinking about how to find more information about the secret realm. With her level of cultivation, she could go there. The secret realm was full of dangers but not so dangerous that she would seek death. At this time, a female cultivator who was two or three years older than the boy she was disguised as approached her.
"Fellow Daoist, are you eating alone?" She was trying to flirt with her, wasn't she? It wasn't that Li Yirou had suddenly become popular after becoming a man, but the three female cultivators behind her, pretending to be casual, but pulling each other, peeking at the situation here, and whispering, were too obvious.
"Yeah." Li Yirou nodded. This... she wasn't handsome... Seeing the female cultivator wearing the same clothes as her, she was also a non-staff member. Furthermore, the sect's rules prohibited harming each other, and they had all sworn an oath, so Li Yirou couldn't think otherwise.
"How old are you this year, fellow Daoist?" The female cultivator was pretty and had a kind of aloof temperament, but she was actively chatting with her, which was very incongruous.
"What's going on?" Li Yirou didn't want to beat around the bush. She wasn't particularly attracted to men, perhaps because she'd been harassed by them in a past life, and because their size difference frightened her. Unfortunately, her sexual orientation was straight.
The female cultivator paused for a moment, as if she had never taken the initiative to strike up a conversation before, and felt a little embarrassed. "I..."
"I just want to ask fellow Taoist if you are willing to join me..." She stopped here, which made Li Yiru look unhappy. Why was she so hesitant and made everyone panic.
"Let's go to the secret realm together!" she said, and then added, "I'm a swordsman and can protect you!"
"What secret realm?" She didn't want to go with this strange female cultivator, but she wanted to find a team to join.
"It's Lingwu Valley!" The female cultivator was obviously much more confident when talking about cultivation. She told her about the situation and precautions of the secret realm of Lingwu Valley. After she finished speaking, she realized that this was not her main purpose. She also caused trouble for her roommate who was used to working in a team of four. Her expression became a little embarrassed.
She had originally intended to ask him about this, but seeing that he looked about 16 or 17, she wanted to ask if he had a Taoist partner. They could try to get along first and then become Taoist partners in a few years. Unexpectedly, she got nervous and it turned into an invitation to a secret realm.
Li Yirou smiled understandingly and said, "It's okay. My cultivation is not good enough. You can invite someone else to form a team." After Li Yirou finished speaking, she thanked her and was about to leave.
The female cultivator made up her mind. Having already spoken, how could she go back on her word? The secret realm wasn't particularly dangerous. With some more earth escape talismans, she wouldn't die. Bringing a young man with her as an assistant wouldn't hurt, and she could see what he was like.
"No, fellow Daoist, I sincerely invite you!" The female cultivator took out a communication jade slip, which was obviously more advanced than Li Yiru's. It was a mid-grade one that could be used to join a group.
Seeing Li Yirou hesitate, she continued to persuade him, saying they were just in need of an assistant and that he seemed suitable. But Li Yirou couldn't believe it. Only after she said these words did her expression stop being awkward. But the way she had initially approached him looked too much like someone trying to flirt with her.
But she couldn't force her, so Li Yirou still added her contact information. The other party's cultivation was higher than hers, and she said she was a sword cultivator. Following the girls in the sect made her feel safe.
"The secret realm will open the day after tomorrow. Let's make an appointment again." The female cultivator looked very happy. "I'll send you the information about the secret realm later!" After saying that, she excitedly ran back to her companions. As they talked and chatted, they glanced at her from time to time and laughed secretly.
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Although Li Yirou was good at hiding her spiritual consciousness, she wasn't one to eavesdrop on other people's conversations out of spite. But this time, she still sent her spiritual consciousness over.
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