CHAPTER 251: 0168 BEST CANDIDATE (TWO-IN-ONE)_2

"Spirit Platform? I’m not quite sure about these." Xu Chang’an shook his head.

"I know you’re not sure."

Li Zhibai had only heard that Xu Chang’an’s Spirit Platform was frighteningly stable, but she never thought... even she couldn’t deal with Xu Chang’an.

Even if she hadn’t exerted her full strength, but what realm was she in? The top below the Qiankun Realm in the entire Qing Province, even casually, it shouldn’t be...

If this isn’t an Immortal Reincarnation, then what is?

At this moment, Li Zhibai completely understood why the Sect Leader was so concerned about Xu Chang’an.

She only parted with Xu Chang’an for less than a year, yet she’s already unable to see through him completely.

But Li Zhibai had a method.

The Spirit Platform couldn’t be broken, so she’d be gentle; if breaking the Spirit Platform wasn’t necessary, wouldn’t that work?

She left the information in True Yuan, letting Xu Chang’an view it himself.

This has no negative impact at all and definitely wouldn’t be blocked.

"Come closer."

Li Zhibai said, as a gleam of light appeared on her hand again and fell slowly on Xu Chang’an’s forehead. She simultaneously said, "Reinstate breath, open your mind; I want to show you something."

Xu Chang’an nodded, then relaxed his body, meeting Li Zhibai’s True Yuan with Spiritual Qi.

In an instant, a small piece of information appeared in Xu Chang’an’s mind, and he closed his eyes to slowly digest it.

[Yin Yang Balance? What does it mean...]

"..."

Soon after, Xu Chang’an opened his eyes, a hint of anxiousness in his pupils.

All things blend, Yin and Yang refine into purity?

Yellow and Red Talisman, cultivating for longevity.

Yellow and Red...

Yin and Yang Circulation... isn’t that dual...

In the chamber...

Chamber...

Understanding everything, Xu Chang’an awkwardly called out: "Sir."

"You understand?" After passing on the message, Li Zhibai felt a clear air inside.

All mixed thoughts were caused by prior emotions, and after really committing fully, she was able to calm herself and enter a sage-like tranquillity.

Li Zhibai regained composure and steadied her mindset, suppressing her "girlish heart."

Li Zhibai’s expression was calm, but Xu Chang’an breathed a sigh of relief.

Sir... is finally acting normal.

Actually, he thought that even if discussing such matters, Sir wouldn’t be "embarrassed," and his awkwardness was purely due to Li Zhibai.

Xu Chang’an seriously said: "Student understands, it’s just... I didn’t expect it to be this method."

Considering that this is Muyu Peak, Xu Chang’an wasn’t surprised at cultivating in this manner.

"It’s not that you didn’t expect it, but... this is the only method available." To prevent Xu Chang’an from belittling the Yin Yang Technique, Li Zhibai seriously said: "The Lower Elixir Field is the Palace of Fate, only by using the Yin Yang Balance technique, continually refining True Yuan, can one open their Life Palace with the help of others, regaining origin without leaving hidden dangers."

"Sir is correct," Xu Chang’an nodded in agreement.

After processing the information Li Zhibai imparted, Xu Chang’an understood the importance of Yin Yang Dual Cultivation.

Using others to open one’s Elixir Field is extremely risky, and the Yin Yang Technique strives for Yin Yang Unity... at that point, his consciousness within Yun Qian’s central palace wouldn’t be considered "external," making this a truly perfect method.

However, it requires an examination of the emotional and compatibility between him and Yun Qian.

There should be no issues.

Emotionally, he was very confident.

Xu Chang’an suddenly recalled Wen Li’s similarly reticent demeanor.

It seems... he somewhat understood.

—

At this time, the rain fell outside the window, and Li Zhibai moved to a nearby table to sit down, pouring herself a cup of tea and sipping it.

Xu Chang’an watched the Daoist Nun’s serene face, blinking.

Li Zhibai only explained the method, but didn’t specify which Cultivation Technique.

"Sir, where can I find a suitable Cultivation Technique?" Xu Chang’an asked seriously.

Concerning Yun Qian’s future, he wouldn’t hesitate to ask.

"This is Muyu Peak." Li Zhibai drank a sip from her teacup, helplessly saying, "Why do you ask me, child?"

Xu Chang’an didn’t hesitate and said, "You’re my teacher; who else would I ask if not you?"

Li Zhibai shook her teacup a bit upon hearing this, causing some tea stains to fall onto her sleeve.

She suddenly recalled what she said to Xu Chang’an not long ago.

At that time, Xu Chang’an said if Yun Qian couldn’t cultivate, they’d return to Beisang City... how did she respond?

—’I’m your teacher; faced with troubles, why not consider me instead of always thinking about Miss Zhu?’

Li Zhibai: "..."

Chang’an, this child.

When he should think about Zhu Tongjun, he didn’t; now he’s thinking about me.

Li Zhibai slowly exhaled a clear breath.

"Chang’an, I wonder... if there really were a child at home, would parents think the way I do?" Li Zhibai said thoughtfully.

"Sir is correct," Xu Chang’an said earnestly.

He certainly knew the teacher wouldn’t leave him alone, so he pushed his luck.

Of course, it was a joke.

Mainly because it was crucial, even though he knew there were many "Yin Yang Dual Cultivation" techniques available at Muyu Peak, and if he wished, he could reach plenty at the Steward Hall.

But for something as vital as opening the Elixir Field, how would he know which to choose? Someone needed to guide him.

"Look here."

Li Zhibai waved her hand, and the remaining ink and paper on the table suddenly floated up, attached by Spiritual Qi to compose an exquisite painting.

Xu Chang’an was startled before looking over.

—

In the painting.

Above a cliff filled with darkness and filth, the fierce wind roared as a white-clothed Fairy stood like a snow-covered pine, proudly on the edge of the cliff.

—

"Look at her, how is she?"

Li Zhibai stared at the scroll without blinking, asking.

"Very beautiful," Xu Chang’an said truthfully.

It was indeed the truth; Li Zhibai’s artistry transcended ordinary skill, and combined with the aloof and austere person in the painting, it truly was a rare Fairy Painting.

"Go find her; she can tell you which technique is suitable." Li Zhibai looked at the lady in the painting, feeling mixed emotions. Beneath the wide, stained sleeve, one could faintly see her hand clenched together.

"Sir?" Xu Chang’an shifted his gaze from the scroll and thoughtfully said, "Is this senior... a friend of yours, Sir?"

"Kind of. I’m now at Muyu Peak teaching because I fell for her scheme." Li Zhibai sighed.

If it weren’t for listening to her only friend dragging her to Chaoyun, with her serene nature, she should be in some mountain retreat, refining alchemy and farming.

Xu Chang’an listened to Li Zhibai’s words, and his mind flashed inexplicably to the steward in Beisang City; her reaction when hearing he was apprenticed at the Sword Hall was strange, realizing something.

"Zhu Tongjun... should now be called Zhu Pingniang."

Li Zhibai said as she waved her hand, storing the scroll and looking toward Beisang City’s direction: "Chang’an, take my token, return to Beisang City, and find her. She’s most knowledgeable about these."

"Mm." Xu Chang’an nodded, thinking indeed.

Considering the Fairy in the painting earlier and then thinking about Steward Zhu... even he couldn’t help but feel stirred twice.

Was Steward Zhu once the teacher’s friend?

Xu Chang’an found it difficult to associate the current Zhu Pingniang with Li Zhibai, but if it were the transcendent Fairy in the painting... it was likely.

Next, Li Zhibai took out a Jade Scroll, engraving some information into it before handing it to Xu Chang’an: "Give it to Miss Zhu, she’ll understand."

Xu Chang’an took the token, and then heard Li Zhibai ask, "I haven’t left the mountain in ages; how’s her Refining Heart coming along?"

She only knew Zhu Pingniang was refining her heart in a brothel, but didn’t know the specific details.

Regarding Li Zhibai’s inquiry, Xu Chang’an wasn’t surprised; he ground ink, picked up the brush.

Not long after.

A painting appeared in front of Li Zhibai, the strokes slightly immature, but already showing some personal charm.

In the painting was a bustling alley; a woman, dressed maturely and garishly, with a subtly painted face and eyes filled with allure, leaned against the wall, beckoning out of the scroll.

Every corner of her body resembled a woman immersed in the brothel and worldly places.

—

The painting depicted none other than the ’Madam’ as referred by the ladies of Beisang City.

It was Miss Qinling adored, Miss Zhu.

It was Pill Master’s only friend, the transcendent Fairy she had depicted.

Li Zhibai: "..."