Chapter 274: Flying Dragon in the Sky
In the main hall of the Zhu family, Yun Taihao stood with his hands behind his back, looking at an ink painting on the wall.
A long dragon was flying in the clouds, with its head and most of its body exposed, while its tail and claws were hidden in the clouds.
Below the clouds is the vast and endless ocean, and faintly visible are the misty fairy mountains deep in the ocean.
This painting uses a small amount of ink, but it captures the majesty of a dragon dancing in the sky, and also has the mysterious quality of being able to see the head but not the tail.
The signature on the painting reads “Xuan Yang, 7213, summer month, renzi day, Gao Xian”.
Mingzhou has used Xuanyang Daozun as its reign title, and it has been more than 7,200 years to date.
July of 2013 was the eve of Gao Xian’s attendance at the Qingyun Dharma Assembly.
This painting should have been specially left for Zhu Qiniang. The flying dragon is in full force in the sky, but its head is not visible and its tail is half-hidden. Does this mean that it is strong but not rigid, and does not use up all its strength? Yun Taihao knew that Gao Xian's novels were good, and the characters in his paintings were also very lifelike, as if they were real people. This kind of painting skills is unique and unmatched.
But he didn't know that Gao Xian could also paint in ink and wash, and his paintings were so artistic.
This painting of Flying Dragon in the Sky is of a much higher level than those in picture books.
Perhaps this is the true nature of Gao Xian, who is talented and resourceful, but half-hidden and half-revealed...
The more Yun Taihao thought about it, the more interesting he found the painting. He couldn't help but sigh, "What a great painting! Fellow Daoist Gao is so talented."
Zhu Qinniang standing by was silent. She also thought that the painting was good, but she couldn't clearly explain what was good about it.
She also asked Gao Xian, but Gao Xian said that this kind of thing depends on a feeling. It would be meaningless if it was explained clearly.
Wang Chuan and Yun Feiying also looked at the painting. They both thought it was very good, but they couldn't tell what it meant. They could only say that it was like a dragon hidden in the clouds, so profound that it was hard to fathom.
Seeing that no one responded, Wang Chuan thought for a moment and was about to say a few words in cooperation with the sect leader. He couldn't let the sect leader's words fall on the floor.
At this time, Wang Chuan heard someone say, "Brother Yun, you are too kind. It's just a game."
Wang Chuan was shocked. He didn't even know when someone came into the room.
This person's voice is clean yet mellow, very charming, it is Gao Xian's voice.
Wang Chuan turned around and saw that Gao Xian had indeed arrived. He was dressed in flowing green clothes, and his handsome face had a gentle and bright smile. His eyes, as bright as stars, were even more impressive.
But after not seeing him for two years, Gao Xian seemed to have become more handsome, which puzzled Wang Chuan.
Not only Wang Chuan, Yun Feiying also noticed the changes in Gao Xian.
Zhu Qiniang was most familiar with Gao Xian, so she could naturally see the difference in him. But she couldn't tell exactly what had changed about Gao Xian.
Jindan Zhenren Yun Taihao was also looking at Gao Xian carefully. He could feel that Gao Xian's aura was more complete and restrained, and he could not see through the changes in Gao Xian's magic power.
As for Gao Xian's other changes, there have been very subtle adjustments on the physical level. His skin is more lustrous, his facial muscles are tighter and more coordinated, and his figure is more upright. These changes are only slight, but they have made Gao Xian's physical appearance undergo significant changes.
From this, it can be seen that Gao Xian's cultivation has improved by leaps and bounds in the past two years, and he is already a completely different person than he was two years ago.
The news coming from Qingyun Sect also confirmed that Gao Xian was highly valued by the sect.
If nothing unexpected happens, Gao Xian will have a bright future in Qingyun Sect.
The reason why Yun Taihao took the initiative to visit Gao Xian was because he was optimistic about Gao Xian.
To be honest, he didn't like Gao Xian calling him Brother Yun, but he immediately suppressed his slight displeasure.
He showed a polite smile on his face: "Fellow Daoist is a true disciple of Shenxiao, I am not worthy of being called senior brother."
"Senior Brother Yun took great care of me back then, and I've always kept it in my heart."
Gao Xian bowed and said, "Calling you Brother Yun is too high for me."
After hearing what Gao Xian said, Yun Taihao could no longer refuse, so he could only say, "Then I'll just call you Junior Brother..."
The two of them smiled at each other as they spoke, looking like they had a tacit understanding.
Wang Chuan had a complicated expression on his face. Five years ago, Gao Xian was still a young man practicing Qigong. He was catching murderers all over the city. In front of him, Gao Xian was so obedient that he didn't dare to breathe.
In just a few years, Gao Xian was already chatting and laughing with the sect leader, and he could only stand aside and smile apologetically, not even having the right to interrupt.
He had lived for more than 200 years and had seen many talented people, but this was the first time he had met someone who rose to prominence so quickly like Gao Xian.
Yun Feiying's mood became even more complicated. She had liked Gao Xian at first and wanted to promote him to be her subordinate. Now that she thought about it, she must have acted a little stupid in front of Gao Xian...
Zhu Qinnan was also in a complicated mood. She hadn't seen Gao Xian for two years and felt a little estranged from him.
But with so many people present, she didn't know what to say to Gao Xian. Seeing that Gao Xian and Yun Taihao kept talking and didn't pay attention to her, she felt very cold in her heart.
Gao Xian and Yun Taihao exchanged a few polite words. He noticed that there was something wrong in Qiniang's eyes. Others could not see it, but he was too familiar with Qiniang and knew that there was something wrong with her.
Gao Xian walked to Qiniang, took her hand naturally, and smiled at her.
Qi Niang was a little surprised, but she immediately held Gao Xian's hand with extra force. At this moment, her cold heart suddenly became unusually hot and filled with joy.
Yun Taihao noticed the subtle change in Qi Niang's mood. He thought for a moment and said, "Junior brother, you must be tired from the journey. Take a good rest first. I will treat you to a drink tomorrow."
"Okay. Junior brother, you're welcome..."
Gao Xian immediately agreed with a smile, saying that since others came to treat him to a meal, he had to give them face.
Gao Xian took Qiniang and accompanied Yun Taihao and others to the gate, and watched them get on the carriage.
In the carriage, Yun Taihao looked back and saw Gao Xian was still standing at the door.
Yun Taihao sighed with a complicated expression, "I really didn't realize at the beginning that Gao Xian had such cunning and means. I really underestimated him!"
He always felt that Gao Xian was a little clever and cunning, but he came from a lower class background, liked to take advantage of others, and was inevitably short-sighted.
Even if such a person is very talented, he will not be able to gain a foothold in a large sect.
As a result, Gao Xian was thriving in Qingyun Sect, which was beyond Yun Taihao's expectations.
Yun Feiying asked carefully: "Teacher, did Gao Xianzhen kill a Jindan demon cultivator?"
"Perhaps."
Yun Taihao didn't care too much about this. He originally thought that there was something wrong here. It was very likely that the Yun family was building up momentum for Gao Xian, or that it involved some complicated family struggles.
When he saw Gao Xian today, he found that this guy was in perfect harmony of spirit and energy, with a deep aura, and it was obvious that he had made great progress in his cultivation.
It has only been two years, and it is clear that Gao Xian is indeed a genius in cultivation. Then the story of him killing the magic elixir may not be false.
Precisely because he could see that Gao Xian was extraordinary, Yun Taihao paid more attention to Gao Xian.
He said to Wang Chuan, "Go to Liuxiangyuan to greet him and host a banquet for Gao Xian there tomorrow."
Wang Chuan nodded in agreement.
Yun Feiying was a little surprised and puzzled. His teacher, as the leader of a sect and a dignified Jindan Zhenren, actually condescended to go to Liuxiangyuan to treat guests.
She asked in a low voice: "Teacher, is this necessary?"
Please...collect 6...9...books...!
Yun Taihao glanced at Yun Feiying and taught her a lesson: "When you treat someone to a meal, you must be sincere and cater to their preferences. If you act arrogantly, that's not treating them to a meal, that's showing off."
He added: "Right now he is only at the foundation-building stage. In time, he may become a Jindan Zhenren. A Jindan Zhenren who has inherited the Divine Heaven True Teachings and is a member of the Yun family, what a great significance this is. You don't understand it yet..."
Yun Feiying really didn't understand, her eyes widened with confusion. Even Wang Chuan didn't understand, his old eyes were full of confusion.
The Qingyun Sect has nominal jurisdiction over the sects under its jurisdiction, but never interferes with them.
This also makes Qingyun Sect have little sense of existence. Wang Chuan and others know that Qingyun Sect is powerful, but they don't have much awe of it.
Yun Taihao didn't explain. It was normal that Wang Chuan and the others had been in Lianyun Sect all their lives and didn't know their place.
But he can't be so stupid! Gao Xian is a man of great potential and means. The key is that he has an extraordinary talent for cultivation and his future is limitless.
Now that this connection has been established, he must do his best to maintain the relationship. Investing a lot of money and treasure for this is worth it.
Of course, he was willing to invest in Gao Xian because Gao Xian was very good to Qinniang and the people around him, and he was very humane.
He has good character, and that's what makes him worth winning over.
What Yun Taihao couldn't expect was that Gao Xian was standing in the yard and watching him from afar.
The carriage was protected by a magic circle, and even though Gao Xian had a strong spiritual sense, he couldn't hear what Yun Taihao and the others were saying.
However, the Vajra made his six senses extremely sharp.
Looking at Yun Taihao from afar through the flower-appraising magic mirror, he could feel Yun Taihao's kindness towards him.
The Vajra makes him one with his body and spirit, and clear inside and out, so he can reflect other people's subtle emotions towards him.
Although Yun Taihao is a Jindan Zhenren, he can also see through the true emotions deep in one's heart.
Gao Xian didn't want to do anything to Yun Taihao, but he had to be on guard against others.
Although Yun Taihao's last name is Yun, he is such a practical person that he will not be bound by his last name. It is not surprising that he chooses to cooperate with the Shui family or collude with the demon cultivators.
Gao Xian is now very wary of Shui Yuying. After several conflicts, this woman hates him to the core.
The Qingyun Sect is very large, but the top positions are limited. In the long run, the higher his cultivation, the greater the threat to the Shui family.
From the perspective of Shui Yuying and the Shui family, the best strategy is to get rid of him as soon as possible.
You don't have to do it yourself to kill someone, for example, you can leak information to lure the Yinmo Sect's Jindan demon cultivator over.
If Gao Xian had not refined the Vajra, he would not have dared to come to Lianyun City. The risk here is really great.
Now, he would like to fight with the Jindan Demon Cultivator, or Shui Yuying.
After returning to the room, Qinnan was about to say something, but Gao Xian blocked her mouth.
We haven't seen each other for two years. Let's have an in-depth exchange first to break down the barriers between people...
The exhilarating battle made Gao Xian and Qin Niang feel very comfortable, and also restored their previous close relationship.
Gao Xian hugged Qiniang and talked to her about sweet things for a while. Qiniang also rarely expressed her thoughts and said many affectionate words.
It was not until noon the next day that the two got up and had lunch and then got down to business.
"Feimaji has completely turned into a battlefield. Including the area around Qingxia Peak, the four sects have continuously sent in a large number of cultivators. Thousands of cultivators have died in the past two years, and six foundation-building cultivators have died..."
It was simple for Zhu Qinniang to say, but Gao Xian knew how cruel these numbers were.
If the four sects had not formed an alliance, this loss would have been enough to cause the Lianyun Sect to collapse.
"It's winter now. Both sides are too weak to continue fighting. They tacitly agree to stop fighting and rest."
Zhu Qiniang said: "However, the Seven Evil Sect still has a considerable advantage thanks to the help of the demon cultivators. Qingxia Peak is in their hands and has now become their lair, with a large number of cultivators stationed there..."
Gao Xian asked, "Is there a golden elixir in charge?"
"That's not clear."
Zhu Qinnan shook her head. The underground ruins had become the enemy's lair. None of the four sects dared to go deep into it, and no one knew what the specific situation was inside.
She thought for a moment and added, "Both sides have been very restrained in the past two years, and no Jindan Zhenren has ended up like this."
Gao Xian did not ask any more questions. He would definitely go to the underground ruins to take a look. As for the cultivators inside, they are just walking money bags! Even if there is a golden elixir, there is nothing to be afraid of. With the Daluo Transformation Body Clone Method and the Taiji Mysterious Light Invisible Heavenly Clothes, if he wants to run, no one can stop him, at least the golden elixir can't!
(End of this chapter)