Chapter 247: 39th chapter Although the process was flawed, the outcome was not bad
Soon, the news that Qiu Changtian, the current Chief Disciple in the Foundation Establishment Realm of Kunlun, was to become Daoist Companions with junior sister Xu Yinglian, spread throughout the Taiqing Sect like wildfire.
Of course, “like wildfire” isn’t quite precise. Qiu Changtian surmised the information must have been released in advance by the Xu Family of Southern Heaven, to let everyone know, “Qiu Changtian, whose Daoist Heart Clarity foresees a boundless future, has become our Xu Family’s son-in-law.”
Instantly, not only did familiar junior brothers and junior sisters, but also senior sisters and senior brothers whom he did not know, and even some True Elders, all began to send congratulations and gifts.
According to custom, the congratulations and gifts are to be sent to the home of the male party.
However, Qiu Changtian had no elders, and the Ziwei Master preferred not to indulge in complex formalities, so everyone ended up sending their gifts to his cave dwelling.
All sorts of seventh, eighth, and ninth rank Flying Swords and Magical Treasures, as well as various kinds of Spirit Grass and Elixirs—even though Qiu Changtian never lacked money, this time he indeed became a little richer overnight.
Hmm, distinctive Flying Sword Treasures aside, things like Spirit Grass and Elixirs that couldn’t be identified were all later sent to support Wei Dongliu.
“Using the resources of the orthodox Kunlun to support the Demonic Path…” Both the Kunlun Mirror and the Green Duckweed Sword were speechless.
“What do you guys know, this is called reasonable allocation under emergency conditions!” Qiu Changtian couldn’t be bothered to argue, dismissing it with a “necessity knows no law.”
While Qiu Changtian was busy receiving gifts on one side, Xu Yinglian was on the other side, busy with various visits.
The Xu Family female elders from the Southern Heaven, senior and junior sisters from the Kunlun Taiqing Sect—whether familiar or not, all came over to make acquaintance and visit.
Now, it was clear to any discerning person that Qiu Changtian, as one with the Daoist Heart Clarity and the Chief Disciple in the Foundation Establishment Realm, coupled with the support of the Xu Family of Southern Heaven’s resources, was destined to soar high and have a limitless future.
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As for Xu Yinglian, who was to become Daoist Companions with Qiu Changtian, she was naturally “ascending to heaven along with him.”
Why not seize the moment to familiarize oneself, if not now then when?
One day, as Qiu Changtian was sitting comfortably in his cave dwelling, joking and laughing with junior brothers and sisters, he heard his fifth junior brother, Chen Zhen, say in jest:
“Everyone says the path of cultivation is difficult, with challenges in wealth, partner, magic, and territory. Now that our senior brother has all four, I can’t help but be envious.”
Thinking about it, everyone agreed and began to offer their congratulations.
With wealth from the resources of the Xu Family of Southern Heaven; a partner, with junior sister Xu, a favored daughter of heaven, for support and assistance; magic, with the immortal “Nine Heavens Clear Entrance True Mantra”; territory, under the protection of the Kunlun Taiqing Sect… his conditions for cultivating immortality were truly what cultivators all over the world dreamt of.
Just as Qiu Changtian was about to modestly deflect the compliments, Xu Yinglian burst in, seething with anger.
Her clear eyes slightly widened, her pretty face frosty, and her lips pressed tightly together, clearly indicating that her anger had reached a certain limit.
Seeing the signs, everyone knew something was amiss. They quickly made various excuses and hurried away.
“Look at the great job you’ve done!” Xu Yinglian, seeing everyone else had left, immediately said through clenched teeth, “I’m being besieged at the entrance of my cave dwelling! At least thirty invitation cards every day, all wanting to discuss philosophy and Dao with me, and I don’t even have a moment’s rest!”
“Junior sister, how can you blame me?” Qiu Changtian replied, looking innocent, “It’s clearly your popularity within the sect that…”
Before he could finish, he saw Xu Yinglian’s gaze turn icy cold, as if she were looking at some utterly despicable bug.
All right, it’s indeed my fault.
Who made me shine so bright that simply by being someone destined to become my Daoist Companion, you should be courted by so many of our fellow sect members, much to your frustration… Indeed, I cannot shirk responsibility for this!
“Take me out,” Xu Yinglian said directly.
“Ah?” Qiu Changtian asked in surprise.
“I said, take me out on the pretext of traveling, so I have a reason not to entertain those guests,” Xu Yinglian said with patience, her tone cold.
“Ohh, of course,” Qiu Changtian immediately had an epiphany.
He had thought junior sister was taking the initiative to ask for a date. Upon closer thought, there’s no such concept as a date in the world of immortal cultivation, let alone the woman making the first move… That’s just wishful dreaming.
The two left the cave dwelling and took to the skies with their swords.
The Yu Long Sword shone resplendently, and the Feather Jia Sword trailed intense flames. The male cultivator was handsomely strapping, and the female cultivator was ethereally detached. They quickly caught the attention of all the cultivators around Golden Ridge.
“What a perfect pair of celestial companions!” suddenly exclaimed a female cultivator.
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This remark resonated deeply with many, prompting heartfelt praise to pour forth as everyone proclaimed Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian to be a match made in heaven, with no other couple in the world as well suited to each other as they were.
As the Flying Sword left the vicinity of Golden Ridge, it soon arrived at the Extreme West, which was where Xu Yinglian used to practice the Great Bright Fire.
“Would junior sister like to give it a try?” Qiu Changtian asked with a smile, “Advancing from the Marrow Cleansing Rank to the Refining Mansion Rank, True Qi will be condensed into True Yuan, greatly enhancing the power of Daoist Magic.”
Xu Yinglian, feeling there was no harm in trying, silently nodded.
She chanted loudly, “Floating Morning Light, cast brilliance ten thousand ren,” and instantly flames burst from her mouth and nostrils, sweeping and howling towards the rock wall in front of her, burning away all the rocks within a hundred zhang radius.
“This…” Xu Yinglian was also somewhat surprised.
She had not expected the Great Bright Fire to be so powerful after ascending to the Refining Mansion Rank!
Her heart rejoiced silently, but she modestly asked,
“How was it? How does it compare to elder brother’s Thunder Method?”
“Quite excellent,” Qiu Changtian replied truthfully, “It’s not as powerful as the Thunder Method, but its range is far superior. In my opinion, it’s on par with the powerful Daoist Magic of the Five Thunder True Law in terms of rank.”
“I see,” Xu Yinglian nodded lightly, feeling an immense joy inside but went on to ask, “Has elder brother heard about a certain matter recently?”
“What matter?”
“There was an ancestor in Yangzhou who left behind a Daoist lineage, and his descendants discovered an Immortal Sect relic on Mount Tianmu, so they reported it to their sect,” Xu Yinglian explained gradually, “The Disciplinary Hall reputedly values it greatly and has already sent three seniors to verify it.”
A faint smile appeared in Qiu Changtian’s heart. It seemed that the White Jade Capital had been discovered.
So, it would not be long before the Shenxiao Thunder Method would follow the old Daoist’s lineage and be sent to the Kunlun Scripture Pavilion, where it could be learned subsequently.
“Elder brother,” Xu Yinglian looked towards the distant Congling, speaking slowly, “Life passes swiftly like a fleeting white steed. Even for cultivators who extend their lifespan, it is not truly long-lasting.”
“When I was young and had not yet begun learning the Dao in Kunlun, I only enjoyed reading at home, encountering countless tales of unfulfilled ambitions and lifelong regrets.”
“Thus, I secretly vowed to live without any regrets. Even if I fail to attain immortality and my life is finite, I will have tried my utmost.”
“So that’s why junior sister is so ambitious, simply because you do not wish to live a mediocre life,” Qiu Changtian said with a smile, “That’s why you strive to be the best in every aspect.”
“Exactly,” Xu Yinglian said, nodding, “Choosing a Daoist Companion is no exception.”
Hmm? Qiu Changtian looked at her in surprise.
Of course, he understood her meaning in an instant, “Even in choosing a Daoist Companion, I would not settle for someone I am not satisfied with.”
“However,” Xu Yinglian said, gazing up at the sky above Congling, her voice lower, “Though I have always chased after elder brother’s footsteps and often felt resentment for not getting what I wanted…
“…I don’t hate elder brother.”
Qiu Changtian: ?
Was this a confession?
“I’m not so arrogant as to think that elder brother is unworthy of me,” Xu Yinglian continued in a lower voice, her delicate and aloof face revealing rare emotions of helplessness and sorrow, “but I do not wish this marriage to be entirely orchestrated by our families from beginning to end—at least give me some room to make my own choice.”
“Life is filled with many such inevitabilities,” Qiu Changtian sighed as well.
“Indeed,” Xu Yinglian agreed with a nod, “Even if you don’t want to have any regrets, it’s hard to manage.”
She turned her head away, not letting Qiu Changtian see the expression on her face, pausing for a moment before adding,
“But… sometimes when I mull it over at night, even if the process is flawed, at least the result is passable.”
“What do you mean?” Qiu Changtian didn’t understand for a moment.
“Hmph,” Xu Yinglian turned around, her tone carrying a faint hint of a smile, “I will make this into a riddle, the answer to ‘the moon in the sky, and the moon reflected in the water,’ to test elder brother’s comprehension.”
After speaking, she spread her snowy white robes, drew forth the fiery red Feather Jia Sword, and took to the sky gracefully.
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