Chapter 120: Sincerity is the Killer Technique

It was indeed abrupt for a man and a woman to discuss the topic of yin and yang harmonization, and making a mess of it would be considered flirting.

Meng Li listened dumbfounded.

There were still people in this world who dared to flirt with the national teacher face-to-face! And they went straight to the big topic on their first meeting!

Even His Majesty wouldn't dare!

This was a world first!

The old man told her to ask you directly, wanting to help you seize an opportunity for creation. Lu Xingzhou, do you know what you're saying?

Madame Ye is naturally "Ye," but when people usually mention this surname, unless specifically stated, everyone assumes it's "Ye," not that she intentionally changed it.

Ye Tinglan often went out in plain clothes, referring to herself only as "madame," to personally observe the sentiments of the people. She didn't like the way Gu Zhan Ting relied on subordinates to pass on information, being too isolated.

Occasionally, she also personally visited some relatively trustworthy officials' homes. Meng Li had of course seen the national teacher and recognized her. This time, she heard that Huo Heng was about to be escorted and thought of asking Meng Li for the specific details.

No matter how bad the Huo family was, using framing wasn't proper. If a flaw was caught and turned against them, neither the Pei family nor the Meng family would end up well.

This case would soon stir up a storm, and she had to be prepared.

Intentionally guiding Lu Xingzhou's cultivation was more than just answering a question for an exchange. It was because her beloved disciple had recently entered seclusion, saying he would break through to the third rank. Before going into seclusion, he was afraid his master would worry about losing contact, so he specifically sent a letter. In the letter, he meticulously summarized his experiences during this time, mentioning that he had been attacked by the Chanu Hehuan Sect but was luckily helped by Lu Xingzhou. This battle also greatly boosted his breakthrough.

Therefore, Lu Xingzhou was considered to have done her beloved disciple a great favor. Guiding him a bit was considered repaying this karmic debt.

As a result, this fellow's first words were about yin and yang... Ye Tinglan's eyes narrowed slightly, and she stared coldly at Lu Xingzhou.

The sharpness and presence in her eyes made Lu Xingzhou's heart slightly cold. This was a woman who had held a high position for a long time. She was definitely not just an "inner family" member; even if she was, she was likely the one in charge.

Which prominent family had a young woman in charge?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, but Lu Xingzhou's face showed no retreat. He still looked at his opponent seriously.

Ye Tinglan looked for a moment, finally speaking softly: "You also know it's abrupt? Since you know it's abrupt, why ask?"

Lu Xingzhou sighed: "No choice, I am now only anxious to research this aspect of the topic... I even wish madame were a man, it wouldn't be this awkward to ask."

Ye Tinglan smiled: "Because your current cultivation method is of this nature? But with your mere sixth-rank cultivation, breaking through to the fifth rank is not a big difficulty. You can ask anyone, Instructor Meng can easily guide you. Are you sure you want to waste this opportunity on this?"

Lu Xingzhou shook his head: "Not for breaking through. I am thinking, my current cultivation method in theory has some advantages against Chanu Xuan Gong, but I don't know how to specifically utilize this advantage. Can it prevent invasion by Chanu Xuan Gong even if my cultivation is not as high as the opponent's?"

Ye Tinglan was slightly stunned to hear this: "You are confident about having an advantage against Chanu Xuan Gong? Let me see your cultivation."

Lu Xingzhou frankly extended his hand, and Ye Tinglan pointed a finger at his palm, frowning as she perceived it.

Meng Li glanced sideways, how are you actually discussing this with him...

In fact, this was still a routine topic for cultivators. Yin and yang harmonization in cultivation, and how to deal with demonic cultivation methods, were all matters that could be discussed openly and honestly, as long as one had a clear conscience.

Ye Tinglan perceived for a moment, her beautiful eyes sizing him up again: "Your cultivation method is very strong, its origin is probably also quite mysterious. Are you truly displaying it to me like this, without any reservations?"

Lu Xingzhou said: "Madame is a great figure whom even Instructor Meng respects. For someone like me, this is a rare opportunity. If I don't quickly grasp this opportunity and hide, wouldn't I be a fool? In fact, my cultivation method still has flaws. If madame knows where else I can seek the other parts, I would be eternally grateful."

Ye Tinglan said: "Your ability to climb along the pole is much stronger than your cultivation."

Lu Xingzhou smiled slightly.

"The missing part of your cultivation method can only possibly exist in some ancient immortal relics. This depends on your creation. I cannot provide any information." Ye Tinglan pondered: "But when it comes to dealing with Chanu Xuan Gong... your cultivation method indeed has a great advantage. I do have some ideas I can discuss with you."

Lu Xingzhou was delighted: "Please guide me, madame."

"First, you have to tell me, what level of invasion are you trying to deal with... In a normal battle, your own yin and yang circulation is extremely stable, and general charm skills are hard to shake through combat. Unless you are sneak attacked and injured, causing your own universe to scatter, that is not a cultivation method problem."

Lu Xingzhou said: "I already have a handle on this point, so I feel my own cultivation method has some advantage."

"So what you want to ask, perhaps, is about intercourse?"

"......" Lu Xingzhou fell silent.

Meng Li's eyes bulged out. National Teacher, what are you doing, National Teacher? Even discussing yin and yang is one thing, but how can you even talk about intercourse? Is this something you should say?

And that Lu Xingzhou, you actually want to have intercourse with Chanu demonic cultivators? Why don't you go up a tiger? Researching how to pull out tiger teeth is even more reliable than this matter.

Ye Tinglan's face was expressionless: "Then my opinion is not to have intercourse. The vast yin energy of Chanu Xuan Gong rushing into your body would undoubtedly cause chaos in your own universe, especially in a situation where your cultivation is not as high as the opponent's. It is only possible to be completely dominated, no suspense. If the opponent is still a virgin, the purity of their Yuan Yin can suppress the enemy across ranks, that is their killer move. Do you still want to counter across ranks? Lustful heart, you know nothing."

Lu Xingzhou weakly said: "I just worry about being captured, deceived, and so on. Is there a possibility of a surprise?"

"If there must be a surprise, there is only one way... You prepare a treasure with extremely prosperous yang energy. When the opponent invades, suddenly introduce the treasure's yang energy into your body, countering the rush with it. The rest depends on your cultivation method's own harmonization ability... This move is not usable by ordinary people. When external yin and yang energies suddenly counter each other in the body, the meridians cannot bear it and will undoubtedly be ruined. Only your cultivation method might have a slight chance."

Lu Xingzhou seemed deep in thought.

Ye Tinglan turned and left: "This advice is just for you to cope with accidents... If you rely on a bit of method and proactively hunt Chanu demonic cultivators... then when the waves surge and the boat capsizes, no one will sigh for you."

Watching Ye Tinglan leave, Meng Li looked at Lu Xingzhou's eyes as if looking at an immortal: "You... you actually truly discussed the topic of yin and yang harmonization with her. She, she actually wasn't angry..."

Lu Xingzhou said: "Because we were truly discussing how to deal with demonic cultivation, which is a sincere and vital skill... The Chanu Hehuan Sect is just like this, so the discussion will naturally involve these things. Madame Ye has a high position and broad vision, she is open and aboveboard, so she wasn't bothered. Right, which family is she from..."

Meng Li: "...... You don't even know which family she is from, yet you say she has a high position and broad vision, is open and aboveboard? She's gone, she can't hear you, no need to flatter behind her back."

"These are my true words. That demeanor, that insight, one look and you know she's not ordinary. Moreover, Instructor Meng is so respectful to her, she must be from a first-rank wealthy family."

"Yes, she is." Meng Li said stiffly: "I am not convenient to discuss others behind their backs. Since you know, ask her yourself later."

Far away, Ye Tinglan smiled slightly and floated away. Sorry, I can hear.

She was willing to guide Lu Xingzhou on these matters, not entirely because of her high position, broad vision, and open-mindedness, but because she felt Lu Xingzhou provoking Chanu demonic cultivators was likely for her disciple's sake. With this karmic debt in front of her, she naturally should lend a hand, otherwise, even if she were more open-minded, she wouldn't discuss the topic of yin and yang harmonization with a man she met for the first time.

Speaking of this man, he is open and aboveboard, and knowledgeable... But he is still lustful. He even wants to take in Chanu demonic cultivators. Men who have had such thoughts since ancient times have not come to a good end. It is better to let her obedient disciple stay far away from him, to avoid being splashed.

But Qing Li probably doesn't need to be reminded. Once she breaks through to the third rank, she will become even more of an ice mountain, useless for anyone to approach.

On that side, Lu Xingzhou bid farewell to Meng Li and pondered all the way back to the inn.

He didn't need to specifically look for a treasure with extremely prosperous yang energy, because his own ham was precisely that.

The effect of these two legs was far from being fully exploited. Until now, they had only served as an energy source and a "earth vein foundation" gradually transforming his root bones. As for the vast energy they contained, it was not something a sixth-rank cultivator could fully utilize at the moment, so it could only be temporarily sealed within his leg bones.

Once released, the ham was an extremely vast source of yang energy, and the watery leg was an extremely vast source of yin energy.

His own universe had its own yin and yang; his foundation was indeed better than anyone else's, only waiting to be gradually developed.

That is to say, if Pei Chu Yun's Yuan Yin invaded, would releasing his ham power be useful? And could his own cultivation method handle this yin and yang impact in time, making it smooth?

If it could, Chanu Xuan Gong would completely lose its meaning to him. At that time, he could be open-hearted and do whatever he wanted.

Whether it could or not needed to be tested... How to test this?

Back at the small courtyard of the inn, he didn't see Pei Chu Yun. He went to her room to take a look, and the little demoness was still sleeping soundly on the bed, hugging a pillow like a sea otter.

Lu Xingzhou sat on the edge of the bed, gently pushing away the messy hair on her cheek, looking at her small appearance sleeping like a little cat. After a long time, he finally sighed and muttered in a low voice: "Actually, you were right before. Why did I bring you to the capital? Only to try to get a big favor from the Pei family, not truly for you. I myself am insincere, so naturally, I will be even more suspicious of others."

He paused for a moment, then continued in a low voice: "But last night, when I saw you timid with emotion, my thoughts about finding an answer for you already exceeded utilitarianism. I don't know if you believe that."

"I now hope even more that tonight I can find the answer. By then, you will have no reason to follow me, and I won't need to have any more thoughts. We can separate and go our own ways."

Whether she was actually sleeping or not, whether she heard him or not, he said what he wanted to say. Lu Xingzhou didn't dwell on it and went back to the table to take out his alchemy notes and start reading.

Today's topic was too particularly difficult, making him feel a bit urgent... Other things couldn't be fixed anytime soon anyway, so why think so much.

On the bed, Pei Chu Yun's eyes quietly opened a small gap, watching him hold the book and read leisurely. She watched and watched, then propped her cheek on her hand and remained silent for a long time.