The Transmigrator's Cultivation Arc 18: Lu Jian Peak's Affairs | Chapter 348: Move

Arc 18: Lu Jian Peak's Affairs | Chapter 348: Move

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun sighed and chided, “You two foolish children, why waste such a precious item on someone like me who’s on the verge of death?”

Xu Ziqing smiled and replied, “What are you saying, s.h.i.+zun? Just look at your current appearance—how could you possibly be…?” As he spoke, he gestured with his fingers, casting an illusion before him.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun looked at the image within the illusion and was startled by what he saw.

Perhaps the Rou Baigu was too effective, for the figure reflected in the illusion was that of a youth, around eighteen or nineteen years old, with a round and somewhat cute face.

This—this was clearly his appearance from his younger days!

Back when he formed his Golden Core, he was already over four hundred years old and looked quite aged. After forming his Core, his appearance was fixed at around fifty or sixty years old, and unless he formed a Nascent Soul and reshaped his body, there wouldn’t have been any further changes. He never imagined that by consuming a single spiritual herb, his body would be restored to such a state… In the world of cultivation, those with good apt.i.tude often appeared young. It was usually only those with poor apt.i.tude who, after great struggle, achieved something, and thus appeared aged. These older cultivators were often weaker compared to others of the same level.

At this moment, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s previously dormant desire to pursue the Dao began to stir again. He had originally possessed great willpower, managing to form his Golden Core despite being an ordinary disciple in the inner sect. If not for his talented disciples and his own poor apt.i.tude, how could he have developed the will to die?

Now, having regained this youthful appearance and feeling the surging vitality within him, his resolve to pursue the Dao became firm once more.

In the next moment, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s aura surged, and his cultivation level visibly began to rise.

Before long, it was as though a barrier had been pierced, and his aura suddenly skyrocketed—he had broken through to the mid-Golden Core stage!

This was the level he had attained during his seclusion, which had fallen due to the grief of losing a beloved disciple. Now, after experiencing a near-death insight, he had re-stabilized his cultivation. From this point on, it would be hard for him to regress again.

Xu Ziqing’s eyes lit up with joy for his s.h.i.+zun’s breakthrough.

Yun Lie also said, “Congratulations, s.h.i.+zun.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun opened his eyes once more, the brown glow in them fading, and his expression lightened considerably. “It’s thanks to both Yun’er and Ziqing.”

Xu Ziqing laughed even more and said, “It’s s.h.i.+zun’s fortune and destiny; greater blessings are surely in store.”

The previous tension had completely dissipated, and the s.h.i.+zun and disciples chatted for a while.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun then expressed his concern, “Yun’er has already become a Nascent Soul Laozu. You should establish your own dojo, be granted a middle peak, and receive rewards such as a second-tier spiritual vein. You ought to report this.”

Yun Lie nodded slightly. “I understand.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun smiled as well, “Ziqing has also formed his Golden Core; you should receive a small peak, perhaps near Yun’er’s middle peak.”

Xu Ziqing was taken aback, suddenly recalling that he, too, was ent.i.tled to this reward.

However…

Yun Lie then spoke, “Ziqing will live with me.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun looked at them in confusion. He naturally knew the deep bond between these two disciples, who had been inseparable for years, surviving many hards.h.i.+ps together. Indeed, they were a rare pair of brothers within the sect. But regardless of how close they were, their personalities and cultivation paths differed. Now that one had reached the Nascent Soul stage and the other the Golden Core stage, both had begun their respective journeys on the path to immortality. It would be expected for them to distance themselves a bit to avoid future disputes that could strain their relations.h.i.+p.

Xu Ziqing noticed Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s confusion and thought of the relations.h.i.+p he shared with his s.h.i.+xiong… He wanted to explain, but when he opened his mouth, he wasn’t sure how to phrase it appropriately.

Yun Lie had already spoken, “I intend to marry Ziqing. Please, s.h.i.+zun, preside over our ceremony.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun was stunned. “…Marry?”

Xu Ziqing blushed slightly but nodded, “s.h.i.+xiong and I do have feelings for each other.”

There was no need to hide it.

Yun Lie also confirmed, “Now that Ziqing has formed his Golden Core, there is no longer any obstacle.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun glanced back and forth between his two disciples, one straightforward and the other shy then slapped his forehead and shook his head with a smile. “You two…” He had thought that his eldest disciple had formed his Golden Core due to his second disciple, with one emotion triggering the seven emotions, leading to their deep and unwavering bond of friends.h.i.+p. It all seemed natural. In the beginning, it was clear that the second disciple had only revered his eldest disciple as a close confidant, and the eldest disciple mostly looked after the second. When did romantic feelings develop between them?

Thinking about it, it wasn’t that surprising. Under normal circ.u.mstances, given how close the two disciples were, he would have noticed their feelings sooner and wouldn’t be so taken aback now. However, his eldest disciple had always been indifferent to emotions, and although he treated the second disciple well, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun hadn’t thought much of it. Moreover, recalling the past, he had sent many charming women to his eldest disciple’s side, only for them to be frightened away. Who could have guessed that his eldest disciple would one day fall for someone?

Now that it was out in the open, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun quickly calmed down.

Between the two disciples, their bond had initially been one of deep friends.h.i.+p. Over time, it had deepened into trust and reliance. Both were outstanding in talent, appearance, and character. That they would develop romantic feelings and wish to stay together was only natural—no one could be more suited to one another than they were.

With this thought, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun smiled even more. “This is indeed a joyful event! Has Yun’er set a date for the wedding? I will certainly preside over the ceremony for you both.”

Yun Lie replied, “In nine days, we can hold the ceremony.”

Xu Ziqing’s face flushed slightly, and for some reason, he felt a bit nervous. He glanced at his s.h.i.+xiong and saw that his expression remained calm as usual, which helped him regain his composure. He thought to himself: My mindset is still not as steady as s.h.i.+xiong’s.

But then he also considered that feeling emotional and excited about becoming a Dao companion with the one he loved wasn’t inappropriate.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun calculated briefly.

Once his eldest disciple reported his Nascent Soul breakthrough, the new dojo should be ready in a day or two, and invitations could be sent out without any rush.

However, the items required for the ceremony needed to be planned out…

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun voiced his thoughts and said, “I can handle the spiritual fruits and other items for the ceremony, but the purple gold incense needed for the occasion will require you two to go and collect it personally.”

Xu Ziqing came back to his senses and glanced at Yun Lie, then smiled slightly. “Everything has already been prepared.”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun was taken aback. “Already prepared?”

Xu Ziqing nodded, his expression dimming for a moment before returning to normal. “Decades ago, s.h.i.+xiong and I bought everything we needed for the ceremony after a demon-slaying mission in the Tai Gu Desert. However, on our way back to the sect…”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun then realized there had been such an incident and sighed, “What’s past is past. There’s no need to dwell on it.”

Xu Ziqing smiled as well and said nothing more.

With most of the preparations complete, all that remained was moving to the new dojo before proceeding with the next steps.

Before they realized it, the s.h.i.+zun and disciples had been chatting for quite some time in the room.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun smiled and said, “Zé’er and the other junior sisters must have been waiting a long time for you. You should go out and put their minds at ease.”

Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie both responded with a “Yes,” and soon the three of them walked out of the room together.

Sure enough, outside stood Qiu Zé, Yun Zhengrui, Yun Tianheng, and eight junior sisters, all waiting silently.

As soon as they saw someone coming out, they hurried forward to greet them.

Just earlier, Qiu Zé and several junior sisters had asked the Yun family brothers about various matters, but the two only knew about the affairs of the Hengwu Small World, which didn’t fully satisfy their curiosity.

Qiu Zé hurried a few steps forward and was shocked to see the round-faced young man leading the group. “S-s.h.i.+zun?”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun laughed heartily. “Zé’er, I’m glad you still recognize me.”

The junior sisters exchanged glances, their expressions filled with both surprise and joy.

Qiu Zé, too, was happy. “It’s both of our s.h.i.+xiongs…”

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun nodded with a smile. “Indeed, it was Yun’er and Ziqing who gave me a miraculous herb that completely restored my vitality. They truly put in great effort.”

Qiu Zé steadied himself and immediately paid his respects to Yun Lie and Xu Ziqing, saying, “Though it’s thanks to the two s.h.i.+xiongs, their filial respect for s.h.i.+zun isn’t an expense to be concerned about. I’m sure my s.h.i.+xiongs feel the same, so please, s.h.i.+zun, don’t say such things.”

Xu Ziqing smiled and said, “Third s.h.i.+di speaks truly.”

Afterward, Yun Zhengrui and Yun Tianheng came forward to pay their respects to the grandmaster and were each given a greeting gift by Qiu He s.h.i.+zun.

Then, the eight junior sisters also came to pay their respects to the two s.h.i.+xiongs. In order to lift Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s spirits, they had all cultivated tirelessly and succeeded in building their foundations. Even though Qiu He s.h.i.+zun had previously intended to give up his life, he felt great affection for them and took them all as personal disciples. However, male and female disciples were not housed together; the eight junior sisters were designated as s.h.i.+jie to Eighth s.h.i.+mei while the male disciples were First s.h.i.+xiong to Third s.h.i.+xiong.

This was naturally a joyous occasion. Xu Ziqing selected several spiritual artifacts he had obtained in the past and distributed them among the s.h.i.+mei, and he also gifted Qiu Zé several excellent earth-attributed spiritual herbs. These were both congratulations and thanks for their years of filial care for their s.h.i.+zun.

For a time, everyone was in high spirits.

There’s no need to elaborate on the bond between fellow disciples. Although Yun Zhengrui and Yun Tianheng had already been taken in by Yun Lie and Xu Ziqing, within the sect, their cultivation levels were still too low, so they were only registered disciples. Only after they advanced in cultivation could they become personal disciples.

Since Yun Lie had successfully formed his Nascent Soul while away, upon returning, he immediately went to the main peak to report to the sect master and explain the matter of Jile Peak Laozu’s collusion with the demonic path.

The sect master and elders were overjoyed to see Yun Lie form his Nascent Soul at less than two hundred years of age. They personally bestowed upon him a middle peak for his Dao practice and gifted him numerous treasures, cultivation methods, and rare materials to celebrate. The elders, too, offered many rewards.

Afterward, Yun Lie established his middle peak on a s.p.a.cious, auspicious location, naming it “Lujian Peak.” Xu Ziqing’s Xiaomu Peak, which he had gained upon forming his Golden Core, was placed beside it. Additionally, Qiu He s.h.i.+zun’s Xiaozhu Peak and Yun Lie’s former Xiaolu Peak were relocated close to the middle peak through powerful techniques.

Yun Lie, using his own insights, set up the “Ten Thousand Swords Absolute Killing Array” around the middle peak. Many defensive and offensive formations were scattered across the mountain. Without a sword token personally bestowed by him, no one could move freely, and any ill-intended individuals would be immediately pierced by ten thousand swords, dying on the spot.

Yun Lie also took out several formation sets and had them installed on the smaller peaks, turning them into impenetrable fortresses.

Qiu He s.h.i.+zun continued to reside on Xiaozhu Peak, with Qiu Zé following him to cultivate, living there together as before. Some of Qiu Zé’s old friends did the same.

The eight junior sisters were all exceptionally beautiful, but since there were many men on Xiaozhu Peak and they had now attained personal disciple status, it wasn’t appropriate for them to live together. Xu Ziqing reorganized Small Wood Peak and gave it to the junior sisters as their Dao training grounds.

As for Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie, they lived together in the cave mansion Xu Ziqing had established on Xiaolu Peak, preparing to send invitations to friends for a banquet.

When the grand ceremony arrived, the two of them would officially move into the middle peak.

Translator: Lynn

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