Chapter 40: Painstaking Search for the Spiritual Incense After Maidong asked this question, Xinyi felt even more uneasy. There was a fierce look in Maidong's eyes, like a hunting beast, while Lingxiang was calm and composed, like a beast king waiting to enjoy his prey, staring at him with narrowed eyes. This scene made him swallow his saliva, but it seemed like there was something stuck in his throat - could it be that all women in the world are so ferocious nowadays? "There's nothing I don't understand." Xinyi replied with forced calmness. "Nothing to understand?" Lingxiang pinched her chin and pondered, "That would be strange..." “What’s so strange about it?” Maidong was very confused after hearing this: Xinyi’s aptitude is pretty good, so even if there is no problem with her cultivation, it can’t be said to be strange. What evil idea is Lingxiang up to? "Although I am not good at fighting, the Water Cutting Technique comes from Qingwei Peak. I have already memorized every move of it. It cannot be said to be very profound, but if used well, it can naturally be considered a superior technique." Lingxiang suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Xinyi, her eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, "But the soft sword you are using now to practice this technique will not be smooth." Xinyi was shocked when she heard this. Could it be that he was overthinking it? Lingxiang's words seemed to have a hidden meaning. "What do you mean? Why can't Xinyi just go smoothly?" Mai Dong got anxious when he heard this. "Could it be that you said it was suitable for him to practice, but you just casually said it? It's a pity that I even worked so hard to steal the book for you."
This damn girl really can't even mention Xinyi's bad points. Lingxiang rolled her eyes and said, "Of course I won't fool you. That day I saw him wielding the sword, and it was indeed in line with the "Water Breaking Art". However, the "Water Breaking Art" is not suitable for practicing with a long sword, let alone a soft sword." …… It was already three quarters past three in the evening when I came out of the outer disciples' courtyard. The sun had set in the west, but I couldn't see the sunset because the road was on the south side of the mountain. Only faint golden rays could be seen between the contours of the mountain peaks. But in a moment, even the sunset glow completely darkened, leaving only a sky full of stars and a full moon, as if they were telling a story, or sighing. Maidong couldn't see Lingxiang's face clearly, nor did she know her expression, but her years of friendship told her that this girl must be hiding something in her heart - just now she was only concerned about Xinyi in the courtyard, and now thinking about it, it seemed that Lingxiang was exploring something in her words. Seeing Lingxiang wrapped in a cotton coat and looking thoughtful in front of him, he was about to ask something, but unexpectedly she spoke first. "I didn't know that Fifth Senior Brother had such a hobby. It's already sunset, and he's still following people quietly. What is he trying to do?" Uncle Zhaoming? Maidong looked back and saw an old man walking out briskly. Although he couldn't see his face clearly, his figure was the same as that of Master Zhaoming. "After being down the mountain for a long time, my five senses have become much more alert." This voice was indeed that of Master Zhaoming. Maidong hurriedly bowed and saluted, and Master Zhaoming gave him a light support and said, "No need to be polite." "I have something to say to your master. You go to Qiuyun Peak first. I will send her back later." Master Zhaoming said as he took out a square piece of paper from his sleeve. He chanted a rhyme and folded it several times until it became a paper boat. He then handed it to Maidong. Mai Dong leaned forward and took the paper boat with both hands, then threw it to the edge of the cliff. The paper boat flashed with light and turned into a large boat, floating in the air. Then she jumped onto the paper boat, turned around and saluted Master Zhaoming again. Master Zhaoming waved his hand gently, and the paper boat flew steadily towards Prison Cloud Peak, and disappeared in a moment. "It's been many years since we last met. Fifth brother's shapeshifting technique has become more and more sophisticated. I guess our master's technique will soon be passed on to others." Lingxiang joked with a smile on her face. After hearing this, Master Zhaoming's face was filled with helplessness. Only a heartless girl like Lingxiang would dare to make such a joke as her master's. "I'm looking for you this time because I need your help with something." Master Zhaoming stretched out his hand and motioned Lingxiang to walk while he talked. "That's strange. How can I help Fifth Brother now? Not to mention helping you, I'm afraid I don't have the ability to teach you." When Master Zhaoming heard this, he knew that Lingxiang was worrying about Linglong again. He pretended not to know and continued talking. "There is a disciple in the outer sect named Cheng Yu, who is hardworking and motivated, and I like him very much." Cheng Qi? The disciple with the free-spirited sword moves?
Lingxiang suddenly thought of the man on the martial arts field that day. He was indeed a good man. "Fifth Senior Brother has a high level of cultivation and has practiced for many years, but he doesn't have many disciples. It's rare that this person can catch the Fifth Senior Brother's eye. I don't know how many lifetimes he has cultivated to get this." Lingxiang said as she started to walk down the mountain. "But if that's the case, then after the three tests, just take him in and train him. What does it have to do with me?" "That's what I planned. But now he has a deep knot in his heart. If it can't be resolved soon, I'm afraid he will become a mental demon when he enters Taoism in the future." Master Zhaoming sighed as he followed Lingxiang. "A knot in your heart? You are still young and haven't even started your cultivation journey yet. What knot could you have in your heart?" Hearing Lingxiang say this, Master Zhaoming just found it funny - so young? This Chengqi is more than one or two years older than Lingxiang. Although he thought so in his heart, he did not show it on his face. "You were his judge during the first martial arts performance. I heard that he often mentioned you in front of others afterwards." "Oh? This Cheng Yu, does he want to become a disciple of my Qingwei Peak?" Lingxiang joked, "I may not be able to control him. He's so big, tut tut tut..." Master Zhaoming naturally understood the implication of her words and just smiled and shook his head. "I think he is quite convinced by you. You two are not much different in age. Why don't you go and persuade him on my behalf? I think the effect will be excellent." Hearing this, Lingxiang's mind began to calculate, and her thoughts turned a thousand times in a blink of an eye. She paused for a moment, then turned around and stared at Master Zhaoming, her eyes sparkling with light, even the stars seemed to dim. When Master Zhaoming saw her like this, he thought to himself that it was not good - this girl! Could it be that she has taken a fancy to some of his treasures again! "Look, Fifth Brother, I have also been walking down the mountain for a long time, and my business is pretty good. Of course, I can't lose money in this business. Now that you want me to do something for you, you can't be so bossy and ask me to do something for the sake of charity. There is a saying that if you get money from others, you can help them get rid of disasters. I am also helping your future apprentice to avoid trouble. Since he is your apprentice, shouldn't you, as a master, give me some benefits?" After going down the mountain for a long time, I learned nothing but the materialistic spirit of those people living down the mountain. "What do you want?" Master Zhaoming said with a sad face. "I heard that Senior Brother Five got a Fire Spirit Pearl a few years ago. I'm not greedy. Lend it to me to play with for a few years. I'll return it to you when I get tired of it. How do you think?" as predicted! "That was a treasure that I finally got after subduing the Fire Kirin with great effort. You are asking for it too casually. I have the Mermaid Pearl, Suihou Pearl and other treasures. You can pick any one you want. How about leaving the Fire Spirit Pearl to you, brother?" "I also have the Mermaid Pearl. Although the Suihou Pearl is a treasure, it is also a mortal object. It is useless. Since Fifth Senior Brother is reluctant to give it up, then forget it. It's just a waste..." Lingxiang said while twisting her braids. “Wait…” Master Zhao Ming turned his head and closed his eyes tightly, as if in great pain. “Okay! I’ll give it to you!” This apprentice is really not cheap! (End of this chapter)