Chapter 26: Reflections in the Water, Resurrection of Spiritual Energy Yu Ke thought about the current situation. I can only bite the bullet and say: "Thank you, Junior Sister. You are too polite. This is what I should do. However, I failed in my foundation building this time. I am afraid that it will be difficult to return the spirit stones I borrowed from you in a short time." "I hope Junior Sister can be more tolerant." After hearing this, Xie Wanwan downplayed it and said calmly: "Brother Yu, it's just a few spirit stones, not worth mentioning. Why should you take it to heart? When you have enough money, just return it to me." His tone was nonchalant,... just a few spirit stones. When Yu Ke heard this, he thought, is this the charm of a rich woman? True love! He suddenly felt that Junior Sister Xie in front of him was like a fairy from heaven, with holy light emanating from her whole body. The Xie family of Mingshan is a well-known wealthy family in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Their descendants are all wealthy and well-off. Among the children of aristocratic families, the majority are second-generation rich. However, even among them, there are huge differences between them.
In order to get the materials needed to build the foundation, Yu Ke almost spent all his family property and borrowed money from everywhere, and only then could he barely get what he needed. But Xie Wanwan didn't care about such debts at all. She is indeed a little rich woman! "Thank you so much, Junior Sister!" Of course, the most important thing is that Xie Wanwan is not worried that Yu Ke will not return. Although Yu Ke is not a direct descendant of the Yu family, he is also included in the family tree and is a bloodline recognized by the Yu family. The Yu family has been rooted in Luoshui for many years and has a deep foundation and many slaves. Their ancestors even produced a great master who controlled an entire state and had a huge influence. I will definitely not refuse to pay back the money and lose face just for this little bit of spirit stones. What's more, Yu Ke has already signed a written agreement, and there is justice in the sect. If there is a risk that the money will not be returned and the matter is brought to the Yu family, how can this little bit of spirit stones be enough to quell the situation? Xie Wanwan has known Yu Ke for three years and knows him well. Therefore, she had no worries in her heart, but just smiled lightly and said: "Brother Yu, you're welcome." "I have to do my homework too, you continue...washing the dishes." She used a rather strange tone when she said the word "wash dishes". After Xie Wanwan finished speaking, she wanted to turn around and leave, but she couldn't help but turned back curiously and said: "Brother Yu, have you taken any whitening pills recently, or practiced any special skills?" After hearing this, Yu Ke looked confused. Xie Wanwan understood what Yu Ke meant when she saw his reaction. "It's alright, Senior Brother Yu, you go ahead and get busy." There was something else in her mind that she hadn't said yet, she thought to herself:
Senior Brother Yu is much fairer and more handsome than before. Moreover, compared with his previous rigid character that only cared about cultivation, there has been a slight change. As for what the changes were, I couldn’t really describe them. I just felt that Senior Brother Yu’s eyes had become much brighter. Yu Ke listened with interest. He bent down slightly towards the pond in the yard and looked at his current appearance. In addition to the blue sky and white clouds, the white pear blossoms, and a young man's face reflected on the water surface. He is not particularly handsome, but he has a certain delicate look. There was a lightness in his brows and a pair of eyes as black as stars. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if with a faint smile, making his temperament appear gentle and restrained. Yu Ke looked left and right, and touched the temples beside his ears. It seems a little whiter than before. The originally tough and dull face now looked more lively. It is true that appearance is determined by the mind. "Oh...I'm worried. I've become handsome again." Yu Ke couldn't suppress the smile. This time! The new neighbor of the west room, the young man in white clothes walked slowly out of the west room. He stood under a pear tree, the pear blossoms were lush and colorful. He looked up and saw the sky was as blue as the sea, with white clouds floating in the air. The young man in white was playing with a colorful and lively bird in his hand. The bird looked energetic and flapped its wings on his fingers. The young man in white smiled and said: "Bird, you are so ugly, why do you have to look at your own reflection in the pond?" "If I looked like this, I would dive into the water and die." Yu Ke looked back with a clear mind. The young man in white walked past calmly and said: "The weather is nice today, especially pleasant." Then he walked away as if nothing had happened, out of the yard. The young man in white is indeed outstanding in appearance. His white clothes are whiter than snow, his lips are red and his teeth are white. He looks very attractive, like a noble young man who walked out of a painting. Yu Ke was speechless, as it was obvious that there was something else behind his words. He always felt that this kid was always picking on him! Could it be because he looked at the beautiful woman a few times? …… ……
Zhongnan Mountain. Located in the south, it is a remote place hundreds of miles away from Kyoto, with high mountains and difficult roads. It is a place where few people go, and when winter comes, all the birds fly away from the mountains. But that was a few years ago, things are different now. The authentic Taoist Trinity Sect, personally appointed by the Emperor of Daqing, built a temple here. The Taoist temple is majestic and filled with lingering incense. The world-famous Lu brothers also chose this place to live in seclusion. The name of Lu Chen spread far and wide on both sides of the Yellow River and even to the north wind. After this! Mount Zhongnan was no longer peaceful. During every festive occasion, pilgrims flock to the mountain road in an endless stream, forming a long winding dragon that winds through the mountains. The plank road leading into the mountain was crowded with people, shoulder to shoulder, and extremely lively. As for the royal nobles, they were all carried on sedan chairs, which made their movements very slow. Until night fell, communication on the mountain road was still poor, but the lights were on, illuminating the night sky of Mount Zhongnan. However, all this was a little bit uncomfortable for Lu Yu, as he was used to a quiet life. He looked at the brightly lit scene at the foot of the mountain. I can't help but miss the past. I sighed and thought it’s better to keep it light! At the beginning of the new year next year, Emperor Daqing will personally visit Mount Zhongnan to pray for the world. To this end, the Ministry of Rites has issued an edict, strictly ordering that from the beginning of the first lunar month, Mount Zhongnan be cleared of everything and outsiders are prohibited from entering to ensure the solemnity of the blessing activities. The news spread quickly, causing countless people to flock to Mount Zhongnan to burn incense before the end of the year. For a time, the popularity of incense in Mount Zhongnan reached its peak. The air was filled with smoke and the place was bustling with noise. The incense in the main hall was even more vigorous, like a blazing firewood, which lasted for a full half month without showing any sign of fading. Many dignitaries in the capital even abandoned famous temples in Kyoto, such as the White Horse Temple and Qingyun Temple. We traveled a long distance, regardless of the fatigue from traveling by boat or car, and crossed hundreds of miles just to come to Mount Zhongnan. At this time, it was already dusk. Lu Yu stood alone on the top of the mountain, overlooking the bustling crowd below, and couldn't help but sigh again in his heart. Thinking of his master, Liu Jinchan's face has been full of smiles recently. It is his duty to promote the Three Truths Sect. He has been smiling and gained a lot of weight recently. Whenever powerful figures from the capital came to visit, Master Liu Jinchan was always worried about not being able to provide a good reception, so he would ask Lu Yu to deal with these distinguished guests.
Lu Yu was very distressed! Unlike Lu Yu, his elder brother was better at dealing with people, but Lu Chen chose not to see anyone and devoted himself to cultivation. No matter how noble his status is, it cannot shake his determination to pursue martial arts. In the middle of the year, the second prince of Daqing came to visit in person, hoping to see the true appearance of Lu Shaobao. His brother politely declined the offer. Now, his brother has even hidden in the Tomb of the Living Dead in Mount Zhongnan. Lu Yu wanted to look for his brother today, not for worldly reasons, but because he knew his brother would not like to hear this. He had a shocking event in his heart and couldn't wait to share it with his brother. Lu Yu looked up at the sky, and saw a few night stars floating above it, and there seemed to be a hidden aura surging. "The sky has changed!" He uttered these three words slowly, as if he was having a conversation with heaven and earth, and each word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight. Then, a white spot of light slowly emerged in Lu Yu's palm. It emitted a soft and mysterious light, flickering slightly like a burning candle. “The spiritual energy of cultivation recorded in ancient books seems to have come to the world again.” Lu Yu said as he faced the breeze blowing from Mount Zhongnan. (End of this chapter)