The next day.
Bai Jin flew into the air on his sword and left in a hurry.
To be able to scare a cultivator in the fusion stage like this, I think he must have just escaped death and encountered a great danger.
This was indeed the fact. Bai Jin knew that Lu Bei shared his innate sword body with him just to help him sink step by step until he was stuck in the quagmire and unable to extricate himself, but he still couldn't suppress his sword heart and chose to follow him.
But she never expected that the junior brother would be so bold. He wouldn't stop unless you shouted to stop. If you shouted to stop, he would become even more excited.
Just thinking about it made her feel scared. Bai Jin thought dual cultivation was just dual cultivation, but she didn't expect Lu Bei had other intentions and wanted both. Fortunately, she escaped in time at the critical moment, otherwise she would have died in Sanqing Peak today.
Having said that, Bai Jin was not really angry. She didn't dare to think about the reason too much and gave herself a reason that was enough to make her feel at ease.
The innate sword body has extraordinary meaning and can be regarded as a supreme treasure for sword practitioners. The junior brother was able to share this magical power with her and helped her to make some progress. This is a great favor of teaching, so some minor flaws are not a big deal.
Forgive him this time, but not next time.
Well, this won’t happen again!
He thought to himself that this would not happen again, but Bai Jin himself did not really believe it. The facts were before him, and the effect of deceiving himself was far less than before.
Her mind was in a mess and she made up her mind to practice hard in seclusion after returning to the mountain, so as to cut off the distracting thoughts that disturbed her swordsmanship before she saw Lu Bei next time.
…
"Hello, Principal."
"Hello, Principal."
"Well, hello, everyone."
After seeing Teacher Bai off, Principal Gao walked into the Huangji Sect camp. Out of respect for his superior, he personally stamped the document and issued the task.
In fact, compared to the Xuanyin Division, the Huangji Sect's tasks are more in line with the players' needs for quick and easy tasks, especially since he also serves as the commander. The tasks assigned to him are either to hunt down the demon cultivators or to capture the restless cultivators in Ningzhou.
Players are now scrambling to wear a piece of dog skin from Xuanyinsi. The reason for this situation is just a coincidence.
Fox Three and Fox Four were promoted to Purple Guards. The two brothers joined forces to fight against Ningzhou. First, they confiscated the East Palace and rooted out the remaining evil followers in the territory. Then they cleaned up the mess left by the previous Purple Guards and arrested people everywhere to seize the stolen goods. The Xuanyinsi government was so busy that the Huangji Sect camp was relatively idle, so it was naturally not liked by the players.
Lu Bei said it didn't matter, no matter which side the players stood on, he would make money.
"It's fate, it's time, God is on my side!"
After distributing the tasks, Lu Bei called his secretary Chen Xuanbin and asked if there were any major events happening recently, and received a reply that public security was stable.
It should be so. In this area of Ningzhou, the level of cultivators is generally not high. Even if there are demon cultivators causing trouble, they are from other places. Especially after the incident of the Eastern Palace, the various mountain gates and families have become more honest. Only their Xuanyin Division bullies others, and no one else dares to bully their Xuanyin Division.
Having tasted a lot of sweetness today, Lu Bei was in a good mood. He encouraged Chen Xuanbin and ended his three-month internship early, allowing him to take the re-examination and intern for another six months.
"Master Purple Guard, there is someone outside the camp asking to see you. He claims to be Zhao Shiran from the Piaoxiang Sect." A Silver Guard walked into the room to report.
"Master Zhao, what a rare guest!"
Lu Bei raised his hand and touched his chin, then asked someone to come in quickly.
Speaking of which, ever since he broke through the Spirit Transformation Realm, Zhao Shiran has been quite depressed. He went back to the mountains to practice in seclusion, and he hasn't come to deliver snacks for a while.
Now that he has reached the stage of refining emptiness, he hopes that Zhao Shiran will be strong and not become discouraged and give up on himself and move into the basement of Sanqing Peak.
Outside the camp, the guards received an order to release the people. Zhao Shiran walked slowly and, under the pointing and urging of the leeks, entered the office exclusive to the Purple Guards.
"Who is that beautiful lady? She looks so pretty."
"You are new here, so you don't know. She is the head of the Piaoxiang Sect, Zhao. She is said to be the most beautiful woman in Jiuzhu Mountain."
"She is well-proportioned, good-looking, and has a good temperament. Is there any other beauty in Jiuzhu Mountain?"
"There wasn't one before, but our high school principal is a kind person who goes around conquering demons, so there are more and more beauties related to Jiuzhu Mountain. Have you seen the video of the Golden Winged Dapeng some time ago? He also has a teacher named Bai in Yuezhou!"
"Ah... what are you talking about? I don't understand a word you say."
"You're just pretending. I... Look, she went in. In broad daylight, in a public place like an office. Pah, I closed the door."
"Is it possible that we are just discussing business?"
“You said it’s possible.”
"… "
Zhao Shiran heard constant gossip in his ears. He wanted to explain a few words on behalf of the upright gentleman Lu Bei, but he was afraid that the more he tried to explain, the more confusing it would become, so he pretended that he heard nothing.
"Meet Master Lu."
"Master Zhao, you are too polite. Come and sit down. There's no need to be so formal. Just treat this place as your own home." Seeing that Zhao Shiran was a little reserved, Lu Bei said in a friendly manner.
As we all know, he strikes hard at players, is gentle and kind to NPCs, and is humble and elegant to beautiful female NPCs.
Even if it was a female villain, he was always tolerant and generous, making a big deal out of a small matter, arresting her if he could, and never killing her.
Just recently, when they were capturing the witch, Zhu Qilan raised his hand to chop her, but he tried his best to persuade her and managed to save her life.
Now he is in prison in Huangji Sect. His life or death depends on whether she cooperates. If she can give out her accomplices and reveal some useful information, the Council of Elders will not mind providing her with a long-term and stable job.
The two exchanged a few pleasantries. Seeing that Zhao Shiran was still a little restrained in his words and actions, Lu Bei understood and said with a smile, "I haven't fished for a long time, and my hands are itching. If Sect Leader Zhao doesn't mind, let's go to the cold pond in the back mountain to fish and chat."
"I am willing to follow Master Lu's orders."
Zhao Shiran secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and followed Lu Bei.
The Purple Guards of Xuanyin Division and the Commander of Huangji Sect, two large camps were erected on Sanqing Peak overnight, and Lu Bei had the final say in both.
Zhao Shiran couldn't understand it. The Wu Zhou Dynasty had its own national conditions. Even if someone was holding two rice bowls at the same time, one was in the open and the other in secret. This was the first time he had heard of someone eating from two bowls of rice openly.
Furthermore, the murals were personally commissioned by the emperor today. Regardless of the strange style of painting, it is certain that Lu Bei has won the emperor's heart.
Zhao Shiran felt quite pressured when facing Lu Bei in the Xuanyinsi Yamen. However, it was different in the deep pool in the back mountain. Putting aside their messy identities, both of them were the leaders of Jiuzhu Mountain and were closer to each other.
…
Behind the mountain, there is a deep pool.
The wind is light and the clouds are still, the cold pond is without ripples, the forest birds are singing constantly, and the atmosphere is peaceful and comfortable.
Lu Bei put down the small stool and swung his hand to shoot. Zhao Shiran stood one step away, looking around, but actually peeking at his back.
"Master Zhao, didn't you bring any snacks today?"
"have."
Zhao Shiran's face lit up when he heard this. He took out the food box, opened it, and bent down to present it to Lu Bei: "The camp is public territory. I'm afraid that gossip will damage the reputation of Sect Leader Lu, so I kept it and didn't take it out."
"It's okay, just bring it in next time. I'm shameless and I don't care about my reputation." Lu Bei took out a piece of exquisitely crafted dessert, threw it into his mouth and said with a hum.
Zhao Shiran shook his head and smiled, watching Lu Bei fishing quietly.
Suddenly the wind blows up, pushing away the idle clouds, ruffling the black hair, and shaking the mountains and trees, foreshadowing a complicated mood.
Lu Bei was concentrating on fishing. Knowing that Zhao Shiran was worried, he did not say anything and waited for him to speak.
After a moment, Zhao Shiran calmed down and said through gritted teeth, "Master Lu, to be honest, I came to visit you today because I have something to ask of you."
"You can ask for help. As long as I can help, I will definitely not refuse."
"Well, then I'll tell you..."
At this point, Zhao Shiran's throat trembled a little: "Master Lu should know that I chose the wrong master, and my training method is incomplete. I have too much Yin and too little Yang. My training to the Xiantian level is already the limit. If I want to break through..."
For practitioners, it is very important to choose the right sect and teacher. Zhao Shiran is undoubtedly a failed example. She was chosen by her master because of her outstanding qualifications, but she didn't expect that her master only had eyes for her eldest brother. The rest of the disciples, including her, practiced auxiliary exercises and gathered thousands of spiritual energies in one body, just to help her eldest brother complete his practice.
To put it simply, it is a furnace.
Thanks to someone's heroic rescue and the fact that the eldest senior brother was everywhere in Jiuzhu Mountain, Zhao Shiran escaped the tragic fate of the furnace cauldron, but he could not make any progress because of the incompleteness of his martial arts.
It is not impossible to break through, but the prerequisite is...
"What are the conditions, Master Zhao? Don't stop talking midway!"
Lu Bei stared at the motionless fishing rod, holding his breath, and urged in a low voice: "Don't be afraid, speak out boldly, don't you know who Lu is? If you dare to say it, I dare to do it."
Tut, you are already a cultivator in the Spirit Transformation Realm, you are knowledgeable and experienced, how could you not know this
Zhao Shiran looked at the fisherman's back with resentment, and said, "There is too much yin and too little yang, and the destiny is incomplete. If you want to make up for it, you need a yang energy."
"Yang Qi?!"
Lu Bei turned around in confusion: "I thought it was a big deal, but it sounds simple. I have enough Yang Qi, so I'll give you some."
"Master Lu, the Yang Qi I'm talking about is not the Qi of the six internal organs, but..."
Zhao Shiran's voice suddenly became quieter, and he lowered his head and said, "I heard that it is probably the essence, blood, body fluids, and the method of transmission is... a bit complicated."
"It's quite complicated. I can't figure it out for you."
Lu Bei scratched his ears and said, "You just said that the method of transmission is very complicated. Why is it complicated? Please explain it in detail."
Zhao Shiran's face suddenly turned red, and he almost kicked Lu Bei into the river. He stammered and explained vaguely, avoiding the point and never getting to the point.
Although she didn't explain it clearly, Lu Bei finally understood it. He opened his mouth wide and crossed his hands in front of him to make an X.
"Master Zhao, you are right. The method of transmission is too complicated. I am dull and I am afraid... I am afraid that I cannot master such a profound skill."
It is true that Zhao Shiran is beautiful and has a good temperament, a typical lady from a noble family, who is good at both housework and cooking, and has the appearance of a good wife. However, this improper dual cultivation is an evil way. When practicing, one often forgets the purpose of practicing, becomes corrupted, and pursues temporary selflessness and sublimation, and refuses to repent on the road of deviation.
What's worse, someone might be killed if they are not careful.
Seeing Lu Bei's refusal, Zhao Shiran felt very uncomfortable, but at the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief. He took out a Taoist book and handed it to Lu Bei, quickly changing the awkward topic for both parties: "Master Lu is absolutely right. I have another transformation method here that can replace the original incomplete one. You have achieved the transformation of spirit, please give me some reference."
You have a plan B, why didn't you tell me earlier
Lu Bei stared at Zhao Shiran, his eyes stern and full of righteousness, until the other party bowed his head and confessed his guilt, then he took the Taoist book with both hands and began to read.
What caught my eye were four large characters that looked quite familiar.
Liangyi Shinto.