Ding ding dang dang!
A gust of warm wind blew, causing the wind chimes to sway and the lotus leaves to undulate.
Li Qingshan had never seen Gu Yanying show such an expression. Of course, they had not seen it many times, so he was curious as to what it was that made her so serious.
Gu Yanying came to the side of the balcony and stood with her hands behind her back. "In the past, at Bronze Cauldron Mountain, someone once said something to me. I did not reply at that time, because that person did not particularly care about my answer. But now, I feel that it is better to give a clear answer."
Bronze Cauldron Mountain! Li Qingshan recalled that he had confessed to Gu Yanying in front of countless people there.
At that time, there was still a huge gap in strength between them. But now, the gap between them had never been so close. Even if there was still a gap, it was not insurmountable. In fact, Li Qingshan was confident that he could eventually surpass her and become stronger than her.
So, what was her answer now?
Li Qingshan could not help but look forward to it. Looking around, he had a feeling that he was infinitely close to success.
Gu Yanying bowed slightly. "Thank you for your kind intentions, but unfortunately, I cannot accept it."
So she called me here just to give me a good person card.
Li Qingshan grinned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Although he had vaguely guessed this result, he was still a little disappointed. "It's okay, I am still too weak!"
"Weak to the point that you can compete with the Zombie King with just one Heavenly Tribulation. The depth of your opportunities far surpasses mine, and the speed of your growth is even more shocking. I believe that in the future, your strength will definitely be above mine, but …"
Gu Yanying spoke extremely sincerely, without any intention of brushing him off. She paused and dipped her index finger into the tea, writing down four words on the table. "
"Forget your emotions." Li Qingshan muttered.
Gu Yanying said, "Helping each other in difficult times is better than forgetting each other in the pugilistic world. Today, we support each other. In the future, no matter who leaves who behind, there is no need to worry too much. Even if we are separated by life and death, we can smile at it. "
"That makes sense!" Li Qingshan nodded. So it wasn't heartlessness, but forgetfulness.
"It's not a question of whether it's reasonable or not. If you're not willing to accept it, then there's nothing to talk about. It will be more convenient for us to work together if we have a good impression of each other and acknowledge each other. However, if there are too many feelings mixed in, it will be very disadvantageous and I will not be able to work with you. "Gu Yanying's eyes were like an eagle's as she stared straight at Li Qingshan.
For a moment, Li Qingshan didn't know what to say. This woman clearly wanted to ask him for help. Even if she wasn't willing to agree, she didn't have to expose him. She could make use of his good impression. However, she insisted on separating the two of them, leaving no room for ambiguity.
In fact, if he refused to give up on that idea, they might as well stop working together. She could not help but feel sad for Hwa Seung-zan. His unrepentant infatuation might be able to move any woman in the world, but it was useless for her.
"Although you have opportunities and inheritances, your foundation is too shallow. For example, the many resources in the underground, it's difficult for you to transform them into your own strength. Another example is the problem of your identity. There's a possibility that it could be exposed at any time. In the end, you can't hide it from those who have intentions. I believe that I can help you in many ways. "
Gu Yanying saw that Li Qingshan didn't say anything and thought that he was hesitating. Thus, she added more bargaining chips and seriously persuaded him to give up on meaningless feelings and pursue the path of cultivation.
"I agree, but not for the benefits you're talking about. If others don't have any feelings for me, I'm not the kind of person who pesters them. I'm going to have a family soon, so don't overestimate your charm. "
"Good. You're indeed the man I admire."
Gu Yanying smiled and immediately switched the tea to wine. She filled their glasses to the brim and clinked them with Li Qingshan's before downing them.
Li Qingshan said, "Now you can tell me what you want my help with."
"It's not the right time yet. You'll know when the time comes. I feel that as long as you're given some time, you'll become stronger. At that time, your chances of success will be higher. "
"If you help me with a bunch of small matters, but you want me to risk my life, won't it be hard for me to refuse?"
"There shouldn't be any danger to your life. If there is, I'll explain it to you. You can refuse as much as you want. There's no need to feel embarrassed, because I don't always agree to everything. If you're restrained by your emotions and do something against your will, you can't blame anyone else. "
"Fine!"
Li Qingshan didn't suffer any losses. Instead, he gained a strong ally. The method of cooperation was that she would deliver the goods first and receive the payment later. If she felt that it wasn't worth it, she could even refuse to pay. There was nothing to be dissatisfied about. However, he still felt a little unhappy that she didn't look at him as a man.
The two of them stood side by side, gazing at the endless lotus leaves.
Gu Yanying suddenly said, "I won't fall in love with anyone, if that makes you happier."
"Much happier." Li Qingshan glanced at her.
Gu Yanying smiled and said, "That's good then. Alas, as a female cultivator, I can't be compared to a man. The tribulation of love is the heaviest, and it's extremely easy to damage my cultivation. I don't think I'll be able to surpass my own desires. So, it's better to cut off all danger and not be tainted by even a speck of dust. "
Li Qingshan was silent for a while, then asked again, "What if you go back on your word?"
Gu Yanying smiled but didn't say anything. She raised her head to look at the drifting white clouds in the sky. This kind of question wasn't worth answering!
Li Qingshan looked at her profile and had to admit that she was indeed extraordinarily charming.
After leaving the Waterside Pavilion of Listening Wind, the strong fragrance of flowers hadn't completely dissipated when snow began to fall in front of him.
"Let's go!"
Li Qingshan said to Little Ann, then mounted the clouds and flew towards the horizon. From start to finish, he didn't look back once.
He sat on the cloud and opened the mental map of the Green province. He could still remember what she had said to him, "The Green province spans fifteen thousand kilometers. The jianghu is only a corner."
He smiled gently. "The nine provinces are like a well, trapping me. I'm just a tiny tadpole, so I better do my best to jump upwards! Don't look down on me just because of this bird woman. "
Although riding the clouds was nowhere near as fast as flying in his original form, it was still extremely fast. He arrived at the edge of the Ruyi commandery very soon. He shot past it without stopping at all, as if he had broken through an invisible barrier and stepped into an even greater land.
The Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga was thousands of kilometers away, but Li Qingshan was in no hurry. When he encountered particularly moving scenery, he would stop and have a look, witnessing the beautiful scenery of the various places.
Apart from Little Ann's different behaviour from before, there were no disturbances along the way. It took him two days of time.
Suddenly, a tall, imposing mountain appeared on the horizon.
Along the way, Li Qingshan had seen many famous mountains and great rivers, but none of them could match the atmosphere of this mountain.
Although it was not particularly tall, it stood on the ground like a crouching tiger, possessing its own dignified bearing.
Buddhist pagodas stood in great numbers on the mountain. Large halls stretched on into the distance, and the sound of chanting rang out.
"We're here. This is the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga!"
Li Qingshan stowed the mental map of the Green province away and descended from the cloud in the distance. Regardless of the sect, none of them liked cultivators flying over their heads. Li Qingshan was confident in his strength, but he was not confident enough to provoke a large buddhist sect.
At this moment, the sun rose up from the east, gilding the entire mountain.
Li Qingshan's eyes lit up. Looking up, the silhouette of the mountain seemed like a seated buddha. The ethereal chanting was like a buddha chanting softly, awakening the infatuation of people.
Under the illumination of the sun, the golden hall at the top of the mountain shone with rings of golden light. It seemed like the halo behind the buddha's head, adding to its dignified and holy bearing. It was enough to make people want to prostrate and worship it.
He understood why the mountain was called Great Buddha mountain.
Li Qingshan sucked in a deep breath and returned to normal. Then he looked at Little Ann, who stared at the great fire. The Samādhi Flames of White Bone blazed in the depths of his eyes.
"Are you ready?"
Li Qingshan rubbed Little Ann's head, and Little Ann nodded.
The two of them slowed down, passing through the dense forest and arriving on the mountain path.
Perhaps this could no longer be called a "mountain path". It was three hundred meters wide, rising and falling like a dragon through the mountains, extending towards the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga. If this were not a world of cultivators, constructing a path like this would be extremely difficult even with the modern technology of his past life.
Even more startling was the number of pedestrians on the path. The closer they got to the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga, the denser they became. With a single glance, Li Qingshan saw over a hundred thousand people. Clearly, there were other paths like this in the other directions of Great Buddha mountain.
Countless men, women, old, and young bowed with each step, making their way towards Great Buddha mountain. Even the grey-haired old woman was no exception. Every time she prostrated herself on the ground, Li Qingshan would worry about whether she could climb back up again. Beside her was a child, probably her grandson. He still seemed rather ignorant, but he also brought his palms together like the old woman, bowing with each step.
There was no conversation between them. They were silent and solemn, yet they were also as harmonious as brothers and sisters. The sunlight shone on their faces, pious and firm, radiating with a glow of happiness and peace. That was the light of faith from a determined mind.
Even non-believers would be infected by such a scene. Li Qingshan also brought his palms together and bowed towards Great Buddha mountain in the distance.
As a transmigrator, he did not believe in anything, but he respected the faith of others. The lives of mortals were filled with pain. Not everyone had the opportunity to become a cultivator and attempt to break free from the shackles of fate. Having a faith like this was not necessarily a bad thing.
People always needed some consolation. Non-believers would always underestimate the word "faith". However, getting drunk and partying, becoming addicted to the internet, eating, drinking, and gambling were not necessarily any smarter than bowing to a buddha statue.
Not to mention that buddhas actually existed in this world. They were experts who possessed great wisdom and strength. The World of Pure Land and the Hell realm also existed. Accumulating virtue, doing good, and being reborn in the World of Pure Land were all real.
Reaching there, Li Qingshan gained an even clearer understanding of what the word "buddha" meant here. It was an unimaginably powerful existence. Then he glanced at Great Buddha mountain in the distance and said to Little Ann with his soul sense, "If he doesn't provoke us, there's no need for us to oppose him."
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