ebookland Chapter 191 The Grand Event
Chapter 191 The Grand Event
"《Lingcai Baocui》, Volume Twelve".
Luo Sifan opened the book, smiled knowingly, casually flipped through a few pages, and clicked his tongue in admiration:
"This book is good. The whole set must have dozens of books. Xiaolian, have you finished reading them all?"
The so-called spiritual materials of Yunzhou are either derived from the five elements and yin and yang, or contain innate and acquired nature. Of all things created by nature, the most outstanding ones can be used by cultivators and can all be included in the category of spiritual materials.
As for the subtleties of its application, that depends on the individual experiences and insights of alchemists, artifact makers, array masters, and even cultivators.
"No way,"
Jun Xiaolian pouted and complained:
"Aunt Qianxiu's set of books is missing more than half of it. This is my third time reading it. Most of the books in Xinyun Pavilion are not serious, and there aren't many good ones."
Lin Qianxiu's face immediately turned somewhat awkward as she recalled the various romance novels featuring talented scholars and beautiful women that she had collected during her teenage years.
It filled almost half of Xinyun Pavilion. And it's still there?
The contents were indeed full of frivolous things that Jun Xiaolian, a young girl whose mind was not yet mature, could not understand.
"Indecent? What kind of things are those?"
Luo Sifan was moved by Jun Xiaolian's disdainful expression. He glanced at Lin Qianxiu and his mind wandered. He had the idea of going to Xinyun Pavilion to see for himself.
"What are you looking at? Hurry up and eat! Jun Xiaolian, if you don't eat properly, you'll get sick from hunger!"
Lin Qianxiu's face darkened, and she pulled the two of them out of Xinyun Pavilion, shouting at them aggressively.
After a month, Jun Xiaolian had grown noticeably taller, with thin cheeks and a gaunt face, indeed showing signs of an irregular diet.
Lin Qianxiu drove the two away from Xinyun Pavilion without giving them a second thought.
Luo Sifan chuckled, having roughly determined the quality of Lin Qianxiu's collection of books. He estimated they were similar to the absurd and wildly described stories he had seen in Lin Xiaozhi's boudoir.
Fortunately, Jun Xiaolian is still young and is not harmed by these things.
"Xiao Lian, those novels shouldn't be taken seriously; they're just the wild ramblings of madmen. If you don't like them, your master's opinion is similar to yours!"
Luo Sifan held Jun Xiaolian's small hand tightly and emphasized again with concern, in order to mitigate the potential influence of these unhealthy books on the little girl.
Lin Qianxiu locked the door tightly. Hearing this, she felt annoyed and blurted out in embarrassment and anger:
"Lin Xiaozhi, should I turn everything you've done this past month into a bedtime story and tell it to Xiaolian? I'm afraid even a single truth would be a hundred times more exciting than a thousand storybooks!"
Her tone was sarcastic and full of resentment. Even Jun Xiaolian was moved by Lin Qianxiu's sincerity and glanced at Luo Sifan's expression with surprise and curiosity.
Luo Sifan lightly patted Jun Xiaolian's forehead, his face remaining serious as he warned:
"The matters of cultivation are unpredictable. As for the affairs between adults, don't believe everything you hear; just let it go!"
After speaking, she glared at the impatient Lin Qianxiu, pulled Jun Xiaolian away from her, and whispered a few words in Jun Xiaolian's ear:
"Your Aunt Qianxiu has been reading too many fictional novels. She's supposed to be a Daoist at the peak of the Golden Core stage, but after experiencing a few things, she's become easily agitated and speaks without thinking. Xiaolian, you mustn't follow her example in the future. Only with a calm and composed mind can you focus on your cultivation and progress rapidly!"
The two, one tall and one short, disappeared into the shadows of the flower-lined path. Their quiet words, of course, did not escape the notice of Lin Qianxiu, who was already regretting her careless remark.
"Lin Xiaozhi!"
Lin Qianxiu gritted her teeth and muttered something, then suddenly shut her mouth and slowed her pace, suppressing the urge to step forward and reprimand Luo Sifan for his rudeness.
Although Luo Sifan's words were somewhat harsh, upon further reflection, she realized they made some sense.
As the dignified head of the Lin family, she held power and possessed profound cultivation. She had managed the Lin family for decades without ever getting married. Lin Qianxiu admired her greatly and had never heard of any romantic entanglements involving Lin Xizhi.
For a moment, Lin Qianxiu did think that she had read too many fantasy novels, which had made her mind unstable. No matter how bizarre Luo Sifan's behavior was, what did it have to do with her?
According to the Lin family rules, only unmarried women are eligible to run for the position of family head and hold important positions.
Lin Qianxiu had always planned to live out her days alone.
Thinking about it this way, she had even less reason to be upset about Luo Sifan's romantic affairs.
As the setting sun cast its slanting rays, the shadows of the trees dappled across Lin Qianxiu's jade-like face. Her previously moved expression gradually calmed, adding a touch of solemnity to her otherwise dignified beauty.
Since meeting Luo Sifan, she has been overwhelmed by all sorts of bizarre experiences and feelings, leaving her in a state of confusion. It's time for her to sort things out and sever the emotional ties that are detrimental to her cultivation!
Luo Sifan was completely unaware that Lin Qianxiu had made up her mind. She returned to the main hall of the courtyard and introduced the children to each other. Jun Xiaolian looked even younger than Qingyao. The two of them and the dog got along quite well. Qingyao was pure-hearted, Xiaolian was kind-hearted, and the little brother was mischievous. Together they made the place much more lively.
Lin Qianxiu entered as if floating in, her feet barely touching the ground. Luo Sifan glanced at her a few more times in surprise. Suddenly, the girl's aura became enigmatic, her eyes fixed straight ahead, leaving Luo Sifan completely baffled.
In her interactions with others, Lin Qianxiu was always smiling and cheerful, appearing to be in a great mood, which didn't seem like an act at all.
She occasionally glanced over and met Luo Sifan's gaze. Her expression was devoid of any other color, so pure that Luo Sifan felt a sudden sense of unfamiliarity.
After dinner, Lin Qianxiu settled the group of children in and then floated into the hall like a ghost, startling Luo Sifan, who was deep in thought.
"What are you thinking about, Young Master Lin? You seem so engrossed."
Lin Qianxiu smiled faintly.
Luo Sifan had just calmed down. He had been examining the contents of the Mirage Pearl and was thinking about how to teach Jun Xiaolian alchemy when Lin Qianxiu suddenly appeared, which had indeed shaken him quite a bit.
Lin Qianxiu's sudden aloofness remained unchanged, which he clearly understood through his innate sword body perception, and the feelings it evoked were even more complex.
This girl doesn't seem to be acting at all!
Whether it was relief or reluctance, Luo Sifan's eyes flickered slightly, and she forced a smile:
"I was thinking about things related to Xiaolian, I got too engrossed."
Lin Qianxiu responded softly, seemingly understanding.
The hall doors were wide open, a gentle breeze blew in, and moonlight shone through the stained-glass windows, creating a serene atmosphere.
Lin Qianxiu paced back and forth, gazing intently at the silhouette of the towering Linshan Mountain outside the door.
"Lin Xiaozhi, the gathering of the elites of the four clans will be held solemnly the day after tomorrow. Our future, whether good or bad, will depend on this event. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Lin Qianxiu left Luo Sifan with her back turned, her words clear and resonant, clearly indicating that she was quite focused.
Luo Sifan felt the invisible pressure emanating from Lin Qianxiu. He narrowed his eyes and scanned Lin Qianxiu's straight back, which stood like a javelin and was filled with fighting spirit.
Her body was slender and graceful, both familiar and strange.
Luo Sifan remained silent for a long while, then replied weakly:
"Since we are lovers, I, Lin Xiaozhi, have been entrusted with this task and will do my utmost to fulfill it!"
Lin Qianxiu turned her head upon hearing the sound, her brows furrowing slightly. She was somewhat dissatisfied with Luo Sifan's weakened aura. Her gaze was several times stronger than the moonlight as she glared at Luo Sifan and said:
"You inherited the Hehuan Sect, so you're probably not familiar with the Yinshuang alchemy system. As for its intricacies, let me explain it to you in detail, even if it's a long shot!"