After Master Ziwei finished his lecture, the disciples were about to leave when they heard Master Youyou say:
"Autumn is long, Xu Yinglian stays."
Under the surprised eyes of the senior brothers and sisters, the two of them sat on the futon with calm expressions and did not say a word.
After everyone in the lecture room had left, Headmaster Ziwei kept his eyes closed and meditated, waved the dust in his hand, and said:
"Autumn is long."
"Disciple is here." Qiu Changtian said respectfully.
"We came out of Kunlun together to help each other." Headmaster Ziwei said slowly, "This is a very good thing."
Even though Qiu Changtian's proficiency in pretending was almost at its fullest, he couldn't help but feel a big trough in his heart.
Headmaster Ziwei turned a blind eye to his embarrassment and just continued:
"Our Kunlun Taiqing Sect and Penglai Yuqing Temple both came from the ancient teachings, so we also maintain the habit of regular visits to each other."
"Tomorrow morning, I will be invited to the East China Sea as a guest to discuss many matters between the two factions."
"As usual, both parties will also arrange meetings with Foundation-level elite disciples to enhance understanding and make connections."
"The previous visitors were all disciples of the Huafu level Dzogchen. However, considering that you two often go out for training, this time you will go with your master and see the world together.
"
Qiu Changtian:………………
Xu Yinglian:…………
Want to see the world? I am familiar with Penglai. What is there to see? Qiu Changtian thought to himself.
Master, does he think I usually go out for training with my senior brother? Well, actually I am just taking a dip in Kunlun Spring. Xu Yinglian thought to herself.
Of course, neither of them could reveal the truth to their master on the spot, so they could only nod in agreement.
The next day soon arrived.
Since it is a long-distance flight, it is naturally impossible to wield a sword.
Everyone came to the square in front of Yuxu Palace. Headmaster Ziwei took out a treasure ship model from his sleeve and threw it forward.
The treasure ship grew longer and longer against the wind, and suddenly it grew to more than a hundred meters long.
As soon as they became real people, the disciples followed their master into the ship. Among them, Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian, who had the lowest cultivation level, naturally received another round of surprised looks.
The journey from Kunlun to Penglai is almost 9,000 miles, but the actual flight did not take long.
In this world, boat magic weapons are the fastest, even better than flying swords.
At almost dusk, the treasure ship finally arrived at Penglai Island. The master of Yuqing Temple and a group of elders came out to greet them and led the Kunlun envoys into the Yuqing Temple station.
Qiu Changtian followed the disciples and saw Headmaster Ziwei in front of him having a cordial conversation with Elder Shi Ding, as if they had known each other for a long time.
He calmly withdrew his gaze and heard Junior Sister Xu next to him ask:
"Senior brother, it seems this is not your first time here?"
Qiu Changtian smiled lightly and said:
"Why do you say that?"
"Because senior brother is too boring." Xu Yinglian pointed around.
Following her instructions, Qiu Changtian saw the senior brothers and sisters at Huafu Level looking around with great interest, looking here and there.
After all, in the Shangqing Sect of Kunlun, most of the inner disciples are otakus and otakus, nesting in their isolated Xueling Cave Mansion, practicing for hundreds of years without ever leaving the mountain.
Nowadays, when you come to the island sect for the first time, it is normal to be attracted by the vast landscape that you have never seen before.
Not only the Kunlun disciples, but also the Penglai disciples who came to greet them on both sides looked at these "fellow Chan Cultists" from the Western Snow Ridge, their eyes full of inquiry and curiosity.
Judging from the attire, most Kunlun disciples wore white or azure robes with wide sleeves and long sleeves, carrying flying swords on their backs, and tied their hair with high crowns on their heads, making them look extremely dignified and solemn.
The Penglai disciples mainly wore brocade clothes with narrow sleeves, no crowns, and various magic weapons around their waists, such as formation flags, talisman bags, etc. They looked more like the young ladies from a wealthy family out for an outing.
The two sides looked at each other, no matter what they were thinking in their hearts, they could not be rude on the surface, they just smiled in response.
The welcoming banquet was held in the main hall of Yuqing Temple, and the disciples of the two sects were arranged to sit mixedly to make it easier for them to get to know each other.
Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian found a seat and sat down. They saw a variety of delicacies on the table, mostly cold dishes, various meats and fruits, thinly sliced and thick soups, a dazzling array.
Although practitioners have fasted from grains, eaten wind and drank dew, it is okay to eat something occasionally, and then just refine the turbid qi in the abdomen.
Qiu Changtian picked up the flat peach from the plate and ate it slowly, feeling that it was tender, juicy and extremely sweet.
It's much more delicious than the fruit-cut snacks Luo Yan usually eats at Miss Shi's place.
"This extraordinary peach," said a female voice next to me, "is a peach sapling cultivated among spiritual grasses, bathed in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and bears fruit. It tastes sweet. Although it cannot prolong life, it can also cleanse the body and mind."
Qiu Changtian turned his head and looked to the side, and suddenly felt a trough in his heart.
It’s actually Shi Liuli!
At this time, this eldest lady, who was originally fearless, was sitting on his left like a lady, looking at him with a kind of admiration and enthusiasm.
To be precise, it's not like falling in love at first sight between a man and a woman.
It's more like a fan's inexplicable emotion when meeting their idol.
Qiu Changtian instinctively felt that something was very wrong, but in order not to reveal any flaws, he could only pretend to be a stranger and asked with a smile:
"Dare I ask my friend..."
"Yuqing Temple, Shi Liuli." Shi Liuli smiled slightly and continued, "Fellow Daoist Qiu, Senior Sister Bilian once mentioned to me that in the cave in Qinling Mountains in the past, it was you who cracked the Yimu Dragon Formation and trapped our Yuqing.
Qingguan disciples rescued him, right?"
When she said this, combined with Luo Yan's understanding of Miss Shi, Qiu Changtian immediately understood.
After Bi Lian returned, he must have told Shi Liuli about his heroic deeds that day.
Shi Liuli has a typical girlish character, admiring the strong and hating mediocrity. She is also a senior member of the Beauty Association.
I heard that Qiu Changtian, the chief senior brother of Kunlun's generation, is handsome, gentle and capable. Can't you be interested immediately?
It’s time to test your acting skills! Qiu Changtian said reservedly:
"It's just a fluke, it's nothing to worry about. The way of formation in this world belongs to Penglai, and I, Qiu Changtian, don't dare to play tricks on others."
"Fellow Taoist Qiu is too modest." Shi Liuli said with a smile, "This formation method is the most obscure. Even in our Yuqing Temple, there are only a few monks who study Qimen Dunjia."
This is indeed true. Luo Yan has stayed in Yuqing Temple for a long time and knows that the most studied thing in the temple is actually alchemy, followed by talismans.
There are no more than three companies in the entire Yuqing Temple that specialize in making weapons like Tiangongfang. As for those who study formations, there seem to be only seven or eight companies.
"Qiu Daoyou's ability to break Yimu's trapped dragon formation is not just a fluke. It requires profound knowledge of formations." Seeing that Qiu Changtian showed no complacency, Shi Liuli became more and more interested in him and said with a smile, "Even
My junior brother who studies formations to make cauldrons probably hasn’t mastered the solution to Yimu’s trapped dragon formation yet.”
No, he has actually mastered it...
Qiu Changtian forced himself to remain calm and did not want to continue on this topic.
You know, his appearance and facial features are actually exactly the same as Luo Yan.
It's just that Luo Yan's eyes were narrowed, his hair was tied up in a high crown in the autumn sky, and Jing Hua Shui Yue's temperament modification and spiritual hints prevented Shi Liuli from discovering the similarities between him and Luo Yan at the first time.
But what if she continues to discuss Luo Yan's affairs with her and suddenly notices a flaw in her appearance?
We must change the subject quickly!
Qiu Changtian suddenly turned aside and introduced Shi Liuli to Junior Sister Xu who was sitting on his right side:
"By the way, this is my junior sister Xu Yinglian."
Xu Yinglian was drinking tea at this time, and heard Shi Liuli from the opposite side saying:
"Oh, Fairy Phoenix? Haha, I've admired your name for a long time."
The hint of hostility in this tone immediately aroused Xu Yinglian's competitive spirit.
"Shi Liuli?" she asked coldly, "Fellow Taoist is the beloved daughter of Elder Shi Ding?"
"I didn't expect that Fairy Phoenix would know about it." Shi Liuli said reservedly, "I am truly lucky."
"You're welcome." Xu Yinglian said lightly, "After all, she is the daughter of Elder Shi Ding."
After emphasizing "the daughter of Elder Shi Ding" twice in a row, Shi Liuli immediately heard the irony in it (she had nothing but a good father), and she suddenly lost her composure.