darknovel Chapter 58 Mother-Child Kung Fu
Chapter 58 Mother-Child Kung Fu
Lingtian, Pingyang.
The golden corn ears and leaves fell to the ground, and this batch of spirit rice had been harvested by the Little Harvest Technique. Beside the rockery, by the winding stream, Lu Qingyun and Bai Yuechan sat cross-legged, drinking newly brewed spirit wine.
"It's been a few days since I last saw you, Yuechan, you're still as charming as ever. Judging from your appearance, you seem to be not far from reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining."
Lu Qingyun took a sip and looked at Bai Yuechan across from him.
Bai Yuechan felt she was about to break through a barrier some time ago, and now her aura is almost impossible to conceal.
Bai Yuechan's eyes were full of spirit, but beneath the white veil, besides affection, there seemed to be a hint of worry. She looked at Lu Qingyun and said in a clear voice:
"Brother Lu, there's no need for such formalities between us. You must have something important to discuss with me. I'll agree to whatever you ask, but I only need one promise from you."
"Yuechan, why don't you speak first?"
Lu Qingyun remained calm and unhurried.
Although there was affection between them, they also knew each other well and would not risk their lives for the other.
This is neither love nor heartlessness, but simply a rational approach.
The biggest difference between cultivators and mortals is not their cultivation level, but their rationality in having no other pursuit besides the Great Dao.
As a Qi Refining Level 6 cultivator, dealing with Zheng's third son, who was at the Qi Refining Level 8, was somewhat of a stretch.
However, judging from the fact that independent cultivators lower their cultivation level when they encounter sect cultivators, they should be able to do so.
In reality, he, with the combat power of the seventh level of Qi Refining, was fighting against someone with the eighth level of Qi Refining.
With a bee slave of the same level six Qi Refining, Lu Qingyun was confident that he could kill the third son of the Zheng family, even if he fought alone, as long as he was careful to ambush him.
He sought out Bai Yuechan only to have a foolproof plan.
It wouldn't be worth making a promise for this.
Lu Qingyun usually keeps his promises; he doesn't want his Dao heart to be flawed.
Bai Yuechan sighed. Although she had known that Lu Qingyun would give such an answer, and that she would have made the same choice if she were in Lu Qingyun's position, she still couldn't help but feel bitter.
A hint of sadness flickered in her eyes, and she gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"Brother Lu, sometimes I really envy you. Being able to enter a sect and be free from constraints. Although our independent cultivator families may seem united and prosperous, how much do outsiders know about the sordid things within them?"
Bai Yuechan turned her back to look at the hundred acres of spiritual fields, the setting sun casting golden rays upon her.
She said sadly, "Brother Lu, if I told you that someone in my family wants to harm me, and that it's my most trusted grandfather, a half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator, would you still be willing to help me?"
Lu Qingyun's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not immediately agree.
He had also heard of the Bai family's half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator.
This person, named Bai Tianxiong, explored a secret realm with Zheng Zhizhuo, the patriarch of the Zheng family, and obtained the cultivation techniques "Crimson Lotus Melting Scripture" and "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique". Both of them reached the half-step Foundation Establishment stage in their old age.
The reason why Bai Yuechan was able to take over the Bai family's business with only a mid-stage Qi Refining Realm cultivator, bypassing several late-stage Qi Refining Realm cultivators, was because this person personally gave his word.
Now, that person actually has designs on Bai Yuechan.
Is it worth helping Bai Yuechan?
"When will Bai Tianxiong make a move against you?"
Lu Qingyun did not ask why.
The viciousness and greed of rogue cultivators are exactly the same as those of sect cultivators.
He had seen many people like the black-robed cultivator and the Bull Hall Master, so he was no longer surprised.
Bai Yuechan sighed again. Since Lu Qingyun was hesitant, she no longer held out much hope.
I closed my eyes, unable to describe the complex emotions I felt, only a low, dejected voice came through.
"Seven years later, when the spiritual essence is being conceived, Bai... Tianxiong will use his cultivation technique to possess my body."
"The 'Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique' has never actually had a method of transmitting its power. From beginning to end, those of us who cultivate this technique are merely vessels for Bai Tianxiong."
Instead of calling him Grandpa, Bai Yuechan called him Bai Tianxiong by his name. At first, she was quite awkward, but in the end, she became more and more sorrowful.
Back then, no one in her family had a high opinion of her. Even her father, who favored boys over girls, didn't care about her much. It was her grandfather, Bai Tianxiong, who gave her so much attention.
He personally guided her in cultivating the "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique" and discovered that her spiritual root was not a low-grade spiritual root, but rather a congenital deficiency, and was actually a high-grade spiritual root.
If it weren't for her grandfather, Bai Tianxiong, she would probably have remained at the third level of Qi Refining for her entire life, unable to make any further progress.
And now, it is the other party who has torn apart this warmth.
"You just mentioned the child's martial arts technique!"
Lu Qingyun suddenly looked up, her tone urgent.
"What are the special features of the child technique compared to the mother technique?"
"The Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine, with one hidden. Everything has its weakness. For ordinary cultivators, the weakness is not apparent, making it difficult for outsiders to target them."
"Those who cultivate the sub-technique are essentially creating a weakness for themselves. The master practitioner can easily control this weakness and use it as resources, or even as a vessel for possession."
Bai Yuechan looked at Lu Qingyun and spoke slowly, then she took a deep breath.
"Actually, that's not all. It wasn't until a few months ago that I received definite information that even the cultivation techniques in the Cloud Mist Sect are mostly sub-techniques, just at a higher level!"